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The Town of Southampton, NY digitizes parking and mobility operations with Passport

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Monday, July 10, 2023
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SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y., July 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Town of Southampton is launching an easier way to pay for parking with Passport, a mobility software and payments company that is trusted by municipalities to manage their parking and mobility infrastructure. The contactless payment application, Passport Parking, allows users to pay for parking seamlessly through their smartphones. The app is free to download from the App Store and Google Play. Users can also manage their parking online at passportparking.com.

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  • SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y., July 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Town of Southampton is launching an easier way to pay for parking with Passport, a mobility software and payments company that is trusted by municipalities to manage their parking and mobility infrastructure.
  • The contactless payment application, Passport Parking, allows users to pay for parking seamlessly through their smartphones.
  • "The Town of Southampton is committed to providing cutting-edge technology that simplifies the parking experience and improves overall mobility," says Kristen Doulos, Town Parks Director.
  • Cities across North America trust Passport's mobility management platform to power and operate mobile pay parking, parking enforcement, digital permitting, payments and more.

Nation's state park directors gather to discuss conservation and innovation during annual conference in Oregon

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Thursday, September 22, 2022
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SUNRIVER, Ore., Sept. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- State park directors, staff and vendors from across the nation gathered in Central Oregon Sept. 6-9 to collaborate and discuss the future of America's state parks during the National Association of State Park Directors (NASPD) annual conference.

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  • SUNRIVER, Ore., Sept. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- State park directors, staff and vendors from across the nation gathered in Central Oregon Sept. 6-9 to collaborate and discuss the future of America's state parks during the National Association of State Park Directors (NASPD) annual conference.
  • The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, which is celebrating its centennial in 2022, hosted the event.
  • As part of the conference, participants also had the opportunity to visit various state parks, national parks and outdoor recreation management lands across Central Oregon.
  • More than 350 attendees included directors, deputy directors, operations managers, support staff and vendors.

All-Abilities Playground Funded by Moda Assist Program Opens in Astoria

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Friday, July 22, 2022
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We are so grateful to Moda and the Blazers for their support and generosity.

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  • We are so grateful to Moda and the Blazers for their support and generosity.
  • The city of Astoria was selected by the Moda Assist Program to receive funding to purchase the new equipment, receiving $20 for every assist the Portland Trail Blazers made during the 2020-2021 regular season for a total of $37,000.
  • Both Moda and the Blazers had surprise giveaways, and light refreshments for the event that was open to the public.
  • The Moda Assist Program has provided funding for all-abilities playgrounds in eight other cities across Oregon since 2013, and the city of Astoria is honored to be among those recipients.

Pendleton Woolen Mills and Oregon Parks and Recreation Department Partner to Celebrate the Centennial of the Oregon State Park System

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Wednesday, May 18, 2022
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PORTLAND, Ore., May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pacific Northwest lifestyle brand Pendleton Woolen Mills announces the release of the Pacific Wonderland and Forever Oregon blankets and lifestyle product collection in collaboration with the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD). The items were created to celebrate the centennial of the Oregon State Parks System. A portion of sales will go to support OPRD's Park Explorer Series, which encourages a more diverse group of park explorers by removing barriers and welcoming all to Oregon State Parks.

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  • The items were created to celebrate the centennial of the Oregon State Parks System.
  • We are thrilled to launch a new philanthropic partnership in support of the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department's Park Explorer Series."
  • Founded in 1863 and located in Portland, Oregon, Pendleton weaves iconic designs in two of America's remaining woolen mills located in Pendleton, Oregon and Washougal, Washington.
  • The department houses the State Historic Preservation Office and manages Heritage Programs, the state's ATV Program, Community Grants and Oregon State Parks .

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Announces Appointment of Juan Kuryla as Senior Vice President, Port Development and Construction Management

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Wednesday, December 22, 2021
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MIAMI, Dec. 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NCLH) (the Company) today announced the appointment of Juan Kuryla as Senior Vice President, Port Development and Construction Management effective January 17, 2022.

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  • MIAMI, Dec. 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NCLH) (the Company) today announced the appointment of Juan Kuryla as Senior Vice President, Port Development and Construction Management effective January 17, 2022.
  • In this newly created role, Kuryla will lead the Companys Commercial Development, Construction and Private Island Operations teams, reporting to Daniel S. Farkas, Executive Vice President and General Counsel for Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings.
  • Kuryla most recently served as Director and CEO of PortMiami since 2014, where he oversaw operations and capital development for the largest cruise port in the world.
  • About Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.
    Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NCLH) is a leading global cruise company which operates the Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands.

Pompano Beach to Test SEAHIVE™ Shoreline Protection System

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Friday, August 13, 2021
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POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Aug. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientists, government officials and citizens concerned about climate change and sea level rise will soon have a new source of data when Wahoo Bay in Pompano Beach launches.

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  • POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Aug. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientists, government officials and citizens concerned about climate change and sea level rise will soon have a new source of data when Wahoo Bay in Pompano Beach launches.
  • This underwater marine park will become a global incubator for the ocean's ecosystem and will test the SEAHIVE marine and estuarine shoreline protection system, a research project funded by the National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) Innovations Deserving Exploratory Analysis (IDEA) in collaboration with FDOT.
  • Wahoo Bay will play a critical role in helping scientists and government officials test the SEAHIVE system, while the park itself will create an environment for local, national and international scientific experiments and collaboration."
  • Wahoo Bay will be an important test for the SEAHIVE system and will provide invaluable data as we search for the most viable solutions to preserve coastal areas."