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Chip City Opens Newest Location in Ridgewood on its Path to Cross 40 Open Stores by the End of 2023

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Friday, February 17, 2023
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RIDGEWOOD, N.J., Feb. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Chip City Cookies, the gourmet cookie brand that rotates its flavorful and sizable cookies every week, is opening a new location in Ridgewood on February 18th, 2023. This follows the recent entry into the Garden State with a location opening in Newark on January 24th and a third location slated to open in Hoboken on February 24th.

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  • RIDGEWOOD, N.J., Feb. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Chip City Cookies, the gourmet cookie brand that rotates its flavorful and sizable cookies every week, is opening a new location in Ridgewood on February 18th, 2023.
  • This follows the recent entry into the Garden State with a location opening in Newark on January 24th and a third location slated to open in Hoboken on February 24th.
  • The new Chip City location, which is located at 305 E. Ridgewood Ave. in Ridgewood, New Jersey, is the latest addition to the brand's growing footprint as it plans to cross 40 open units by the end of 2023 and strengthen its position in the competitive cookie segment.
  • "We are thrilled to open our doors in Ridgewood," said Chip City founder and CEO Peter Phillips.

OCEANIA CRUISES SHOWCASES THE NATURAL WONDERS OF ALASKA'S "LAST FRONTIER" FROM A NEW PERSPECTIVE WITH AUTHENTIC, LOCALLY CURATED TRAVEL EXPERIENCES LED BY COMMUNITY MEMBERS

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023
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MIAMI, Feb. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Oceania Cruises, the world's leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, offers an abundance of immersive experiences in "The Last Frontier," embedding travelers in the fabric of Alaska's local communities. Sailing from Los Angeles, Seattle and Vancouver, travelers looking to go beyond the typical tourist sights and discover unique perspectives on local cultures and cuisines have 14 departures to choose from between May and September 2023 aboard the 656-guest Regatta.

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  • Through Oceania Cruises' Go Local tour series, guests can participate in exclusive small group excursions to experience destinations on an entirely new level.
  • In 2023, Oceania Cruises will be the very first cruise line to call on this port.
  • Search for bears, deer and bald eagles in their natural habitat in the remote Spasski River Valley outside of Hoonah.
  • For more information about Oceania Cruises, visit our website here , call 855-OCEANIA (855-623-2642) or contact a professional Travel Advisor.

Rise Light & Power Proposes Nation's First Renewable Repowering of Fossil Generation with Offshore Wind

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023
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NEW YORK, Jan. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- At an event attended by dozens of local community leaders, Rise Light & Power, LLC (Rise) today announced a historic proposal in response to New York State's offshore wind solicitation which will be the nation's first renewable repowering of a major fossil-fuel plant with clean power from offshore wind.  By securing an ownership stake in an offshore wind project, Rise Light & Power will be an integral part of an offshore wind proposal to be submitted to the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) on Thursday, January 26. The project takes advantage of, and will utilize, existing energy infrastructure at Rise's Long Island City's Ravenswood Generating Station—New York City's largest power generator. The project has strong community support for its goal to transition Ravenswood into a clean energy hub with a mature and cost-effective interconnection of renewable offshore wind energy into New York City.

Key Points: 
  • By securing an ownership stake in an offshore wind project, Rise Light & Power will be an integral part of an offshore wind proposal to be submitted to the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) on Thursday, January 26.
  • This proposal to interconnect offshore wind, responsibly transition fossil fuel generation, and build a new operations and maintenance hub has our full support."
  • The renewable repowering of Ravenswood through an offshore wind project is a culmination of years of community and stakeholder engagement.
  • "We've been eagerly awaiting Rise Light & Power's next steps with its Renewable Ravenswood vision and are extremely supportive of their new partnership to bring offshore wind energy here.

Chip City Opens Newest Location in Newark, its First Location in New Jersey, on its Path to Cross 40 Open Stores by the End of 2023

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Thursday, January 19, 2023
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NEWARK, N.J., Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Chip City Cookies, the gourmet cookie brand that rotates its delicious and sizable cookies every week, is opening a new location in Newark, New Jersey, on January 24th. This will be the brand's first location in New Jersey with additional openings scheduled for February in Ridgewood and Hoboken.

Key Points: 
  • This will be the brand's first location in New Jersey with additional openings scheduled for February in Ridgewood and Hoboken.
  • Chip City now has 15 locations in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens and Long Island, with Newark marking the brand's first move into New Jersey.
  • "We are thrilled to open our doors in Newark," said Chip City founder and CEO Peter Phillips.
  • In addition to New Jersey, Chip City also has plans to enter new markets, such as Florida.

InventHelp Inventors Develop Safer Razor for Correctional Facilities (MBQ-236)

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Tuesday, December 20, 2022
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PITTSBURGH, Dec. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "We wanted to create a new razor to increase the safety conditions in any correctional facility," said one of two inventors, from Astoria, N.Y., "so we invented the SECURITY SHAVE.

Key Points: 
  • PITTSBURGH, Dec. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "We wanted to create a new razor to increase the safety conditions in any correctional facility," said one of two inventors, from Astoria, N.Y., "so we invented the SECURITY SHAVE.
  • The patent-pending invention provides an improved razor for use in any jail, prison, juvenile hall, or mental health facility.
  • In doing so, it prevents individuals from using the razor as a weapon or to pick locks.
  • The invention features an effective disposable design that is easy to use so it is ideal for jails, prisons, juvenile halls, and mental health facilities.

Seafood and Soul-Food Fusion Restaurant, Stiami, Set to Open New Years Eve, 2022

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Saturday, December 10, 2022
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The restaurant will feature a menu that is a fusion of Detroit flavors and Miami vibes.

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  • The restaurant will feature a menu that is a fusion of Detroit flavors and Miami vibes.
  • As it prepares for its opening, Stiami is excited to debut as the Astoria district's first soul-food fusion bar.
  • The company is offering customers access to its membership club before the doors open on December 31st.
  • The doors of Stiami will open at 7PM on December 31st, and the restaurant and lounge will remain open until 6AM on January 1st.

InventHelp Inventors Develop Safer Razor for Correctional Facilities (MBQ-236)

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Wednesday, November 30, 2022
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PITTSBURGH, Nov. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "We wanted to create a new razor to increase the safety conditions in any correctional facility," said one of two inventors, from Astoria, N.Y., "so we invented the SECURITY SHAVE.

Key Points: 
  • PITTSBURGH, Nov. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "We wanted to create a new razor to increase the safety conditions in any correctional facility," said one of two inventors, from Astoria, N.Y., "so we invented the SECURITY SHAVE.
  • The patent-pending invention provides an improved razor for use in any jail, prison, juvenile hall, or mental health facility.
  • In doing so, it prevents individuals from using the razor as a weapon or to pick locks.
  • The invention features an effective disposable design that is easy to use so it is ideal for jails, prisons, juvenile halls, and mental health facilities.

Churchill Mortgage Welcomes Kisha Weir in Key Senior Sales Role

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Friday, November 18, 2022
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BRENTWOOD, Tenn., Nov. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Churchill Mortgage, an industry leader providing conventional, FHA, VA and USDA residential mortgages across 49 states and the District of Columbia, has hired Kisha Weir as vice president of sales for the Pacific Northwest (PNW) region. Weir will be responsible for the overall sales and business development operations while overseeing the training, mentorship and development of loan officers across the PNW division.

Key Points: 
  • We're assembling a dream team to create something that hasn't been seen or done before in the mortgage industry.
  • With over 30 years of experience in the mortgage industry, Weir has garnered impressive credentials managing sales teams in key senior roles and improving processes and efficiencies.
  • "This is a time of upward trajectory for Churchill Mortgage, and I am thrilled to facilitate their continued expansion in the Pacific Northwest and beyond," said Weir.
  • For more information about Churchill Mortgage, visit churchillmortgage.com or follow the company on LinkedIn , Twitter @ChurchillMtg , Instagram , Pinterest and Facebook .

Nationwide Make Music Winter Returns December 21

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Thursday, November 10, 2022
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NEW YORK, Nov. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Make Music Winter (MMW), a free outdoor musical celebration with exuberant and participatory parades, performances, and events throughout New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and dozens of U.S. cities, will return next month on the Winter Solstice, Wednesday, December 21.

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  • Make Music Winter is presented by The NAMM Foundation and coordinated by the nonprofit Make Music Alliance.
  • Make Music Winter is a free outdoor musical celebration held each December 21 that turns audiences into music makers.
  • With a diverse array of talent and themes, Make Music Winter transforms cityscapes with musical parades on the winter solstice.
  • Make Music Winter is presented by The NAMM Foundation and coordinated by the nonprofit Make Music Alliance.

Museum of the City of New York Presents "Gingerbread NYC: The Great Borough Bake-Off"

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Monday, November 7, 2022
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To connect with the Museums award-winning digital content, visit www.mcny.org ; orfollow uson Instagram and Twitter at @MuseumofCityNY and on Facebook atFacebook.com/MuseumofCityNY.

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  • To connect with the Museums award-winning digital content, visit www.mcny.org ; orfollow uson Instagram and Twitter at @MuseumofCityNY and on Facebook atFacebook.com/MuseumofCityNY.
  • About their entry: Brunos Bakery takes you on a gingerbread journey through Staten Island, known as the Borough of Parks.
  • Celebrating the beauty of the Island, the display includes important locations like St. George Theatre, which opened in December 1929.
  • Egidio Pastry Shop opened in 1912 and ever since has been on East 187th near Arthur Avenue.