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Teach New York State (NYS) Announces Nonpartisan Get Out the Vote Initiative in Westchester County's Jewish Community Ahead of 2024 New York Elections

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

NEW YORK, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Teach New York State (NYS), a division of Teach Coalition, today announced a new and unprecedented nonpartisan 'Get Out the Vote' initiative focused on the upcoming elections in Westchester County. Teach Coalition advocates for equitable funding and resources for all nonpublic schools including Jewish day schools and yeshivas. 

Key Points: 
  • Teach Coalition advocates for equitable funding and resources for all nonpublic schools including Jewish day schools and yeshivas.
  • In the following weeks, Teach Coalition will open other field offices for nonpartisan voter mobilization across southern and central Westchester County.
  • This initiative builds on prior successful 'Get Out the Vote' campaigns organized by Teach Coalition across multiple states and communities.
  • Synagogues, Jewish day schools and Jewish institutions throughout Westchester representing the broad Jewish community have signed on in support of this effort, encouraging their communities to mobilize and vote.

In Honor of Globally Recognized "Car-Free Day," Zipcar Releases New Data about the Impact of Car Sharing on Traffic and Parking Competition in Chicago

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

CHICAGO, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- September 22 marks the worldwide initiative "Car-Free Day," which encourages motorists to take a break from driving and explore environmentally-friendly options like mass transit, biking, scooters and walking. According to a new survey from Zipcar, the world's leading car-sharing company, a segment of Chicagoans, those who share a car (compared to personal car owners), significantly contribute to the environmental and social health of Chicago by eliminating additional cars, traffic, parking competition and carbon emissions from the city. In fact, 30% of Zipcar members in Chicago ditched their personal car after joining Zipcar, eliminating an estimated 10,000 vehicles from Chicago's streets.

Key Points: 
  • In fact, 30% of Zipcar members in Chicago ditched their personal car after joining Zipcar, eliminating an estimated 10,000 vehicles from Chicago's streets.
  • "A little-known byproduct of car sharing is that it eliminates personally owned vehicles from city streets, which reduces congestion, carbon emissions and competition for parking on the curb.
  • Who wants the hassle of car payments and to circle the block in Magnificent Mile or The Loop?
  • Founded in 2000, Zipcar is driven by a mission: to enable simple and responsible urban living by reducing personal car ownership.

Carvana Launches Newest Iconic Car Vending Machine in the Empire State

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023

Carvana , an industry pioneer for buying and selling used cars online, today debuted its newest Car Vending Machine near Long Island, located in Garden City, New York.

Key Points: 
  • Carvana , an industry pioneer for buying and selling used cars online, today debuted its newest Car Vending Machine near Long Island, located in Garden City, New York.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230329005169/en/
    Carvana Debuts 35th Iconic Vending Machine on Long Island (Photo: Business Wire)
    Carvana customers can save valuable time by shopping online and skipping the dealership, and can either select a convenient time to pick up their vehicle at the iconic Car Vending Machine or choose to have the vehicle delivered to their home.
  • If a customer selects the Vending Machine, upon arrival, they will be greeted by a Customer Advocate and receive a commemorative, oversized Carvana coin to activate the automated vending process.
  • “We’re proud to offer Garden City a national inventory with thousands of vehicles, paired with as-soon-as-next-day vehicle delivery so customers can easily and quickly get exactly what they want.”
    The debut of the newest iconic Car Vending Machine marks the first of its kind in the Empire State, and the 35th in the U.S.

Professional Physical Therapy Adds 2nd Clinic in New Rochelle, NY

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023

MELVILLE, N.Y., Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Professional Physical Therapy, a leading provider of outpatient physical therapy and rehabilitation services throughout New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire, announces the opening of a new state-of-the-art clinic in New Rochelle, NY. Professional has been treating in New Rochelle since 2017 and this represents the second location in the area.

Key Points: 
  • MELVILLE, N.Y., Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Professional Physical Therapy, a leading provider of outpatient physical therapy and rehabilitation services throughout New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire, announces the opening of a new state-of-the-art clinic in New Rochelle, NY.
  • Services available at Professional Physical Therapy in the New Rochelle clinic include:
    Physical Therapy - Our physical therapists treat medical conditions that limit functional mobility and help develop a customized treatment plan to improve the ability to move, reduce pain, restore function, and prevent disability.
  • Professional Physical Therapy currently operates widely across five of the Northeast states.
  • For more information and a list of all Professional Physical Therapy locations and services, please visit http://www.professionalpt.com

Crumbl Cookies, the Nation’s Largest Cookie Company, Coming to Old Town in Chicago

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Friday, April 8, 2022

Crumbl Cookies, the nation's largest cookie company, is set to serve cookie-crazed customers with its newest store in the heart of Old Town, down the street from the Second City Comedy Club.

Key Points: 
  • Crumbl Cookies, the nation's largest cookie company, is set to serve cookie-crazed customers with its newest store in the heart of Old Town, down the street from the Second City Comedy Club.
  • A grand opening and free cookie day is set for Friday, April 15, 8am at 1441 N. Wells, between North Avenue and Schiller.
  • Having our customers see every cookie being made is one of the best experiences of our stores, said Sawyer Hemsley, Crumbl Co-founder & COO.
  • Crumbl is honored to be the largest cookie company in the nation and fastest growing restaurant franchise.

Terreno Realty Corporation Announces Quarterly Operating, Investment and Capital Markets Activity

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Thursday, January 6, 2022

Terreno Realty Corporation (NYSE:TRNO), an acquirer, owner and operator of industrial real estate in six major coastal U.S. markets, announced today its operating, investment and capital markets activity for the fourth quarter of 2021.

Key Points: 
  • Terreno Realty Corporation (NYSE:TRNO), an acquirer, owner and operator of industrial real estate in six major coastal U.S. markets, announced today its operating, investment and capital markets activity for the fourth quarter of 2021.
  • As of December 31, 2021, Terreno Realty Corporation owned 253 buildings aggregating approximately 15.1 million square feet and 36 improved land parcels consisting of approximately 127.1 acres.
  • The fourth quarter investment activity was as follows:
    9045 Willows Road: One 0.8-acre improved land parcel in Redmond, Washington, between I-405 and SR 520.
  • Terreno Realty Corporation has approximately $21.0 million of acquisitions under contract and approximately $174.3 million of acquisitions under letters of intent.

Terreno Realty Corporation Acquires Property in Elizabeth, NJ for $44.0 Million

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Thursday, October 21, 2021

Terreno Realty Corporation (NYSE:TRNO), an acquirer, owner and operator of industrial real estate in six major coastal U.S. markets, acquired an industrial property located in Elizabeth, New Jersey on October 20, 2021 for a purchase price of approximately $44.0 million.

Key Points: 
  • Terreno Realty Corporation (NYSE:TRNO), an acquirer, owner and operator of industrial real estate in six major coastal U.S. markets, acquired an industrial property located in Elizabeth, New Jersey on October 20, 2021 for a purchase price of approximately $44.0 million.
  • The property consists of one industrial transshipment building containing approximately 31,000 square feet on 6.0 acres.
  • The property is 100% leased to one tenant on a short-term basis.
  • Terreno Realty Corporation acquires, owns and operates industrial real estate in six major coastal U.S. markets: Los Angeles, Northern New Jersey/New York City, San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle, Miami, and Washington, D.C.

Greystone Arranges $35 Million in Ground and Leasehold Construction Financing for Young Companies Latest Development in New Rochelle, NY

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Friday, October 1, 2021

Young Companies CEO, Robert Young, is a lifetime resident of New Rochelle and one of the areas premier developers of high-quality multifamily housing.

Key Points: 
  • Young Companies CEO, Robert Young, is a lifetime resident of New Rochelle and one of the areas premier developers of high-quality multifamily housing.
  • In addition, the project is directly across the street from The Young Companies The Rockwell, the 114-unit property with ~25k SF of retail that Young Companies completed at the end of 2020.
  • Greystone Capital Advisors delivered a fantastic execution, and we are very happy to have launched a relationship with Haven and RMWC, said Mr. Young.
  • With a Haven ground lease, real estate owners benefit from a long term, predictable funding structure that maximizes capital proceeds.