Emmy award winning television host Amina Smith has been hired by ESPN as an anchor for SportsCenter, the network’s signature news and information program. She will begin work on April 2. For the past three years, Smith has been a multi-platform host and on-air talent with NBC Sports Boston, covering the New England Patriots and hosting flagship […]
Apple TV Exec Named New CEO of Sports Streaming Service
Pete Distad, an experienced leader in media, sports and technology, has been named CEO of a new sports streaming service launching this year — a joint venture formed by ESPN, FOX and Warner Bros. Discovery. Distad, who most recently served as an executive at Apple for a decade following six years at Hulu, will assume […]
First Long Island Wind Farm Now Completed
Governor Kathy Hochul, alongside the United States Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland and other elected officials, announced the completion of the landmark South Fork Wind project, with all 12 offshore wind turbines constructed and the wind farm successfully delivering power to Long Island and the Rockaways. The event marks a historic milestone as New […]
Redeveloped Thruway Service Area Opens in Port Byron
The New York State Thruway Authority announced the new Port Byron Service Area (I-90 eastbound mile marker 310) in Port Byron, NY is open to the public, marking an important milestone in the $450 million private investment to redevelop and modernize all 27 service areas. The location is the 14th new service area to open […]
Help USA Invests $129 Million in Affordable Apartments in East NY
NEW YORK — HELP ONE Buildings A and B officially opened in East New York at a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by government officials, community representatives, and building residents, among others. The $129 million development reflects New York City’s and New York State’s commitment to expanding access to safe, affordable housing, especially for the most vulnerable […]
Coverdash Lands $13.5 Million Series A
NEW YORK — Coverdash, a startup offering insurance to small and mid-sized businesses, has landed $13.5 million in Series A funding. This financing comes within one calendar year of Coverdash’s oversubscribed Seed round, bringing the company’s total funding to $16 million to date. The Series A round was led by Nyca Partners, joining existing investors […]
Anthem Blue Cross Foundation Contributes $11 Million to NY Community Partners
NEW YORK — Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation continued its critical work to measurably improve health and strengthen local communities in 2023. Last year, the Foundation had an $11 million impact in New York, including $9.2 million in grants focused on food insecurity, substance use disorder and maternal health. The Foundation also supported […]
Puttery Debuts Indoor Mini Golf Flagship in NY
NEW YORK — Drive Shack Inc., an owner and operator of golf-related leisure and entertainment businesses, has opened its flagship location of Puttery, bringing the wildly popular mini-golf and nightlife experience to New York City, located at 446 W 14th St. Puttery NYC opens its tenth location as the first eatertainment concept in the Meatpacking […]
Onsite IQ Hires New VP of Marketing
NEW YORK — OnsiteIQ, a development cloud-based service for real estate professionals, has hired Andrea Neiman as its new VP of Marketing. Neiman has spent nearly 20 years of her marketing career redefining brands and introducing products into global and niche markets for small-medium businesses to enterprise-sized B2B brands–from NetLine, BuildingConnected, and Velocity Global to Logitech, Adobe, TIBCO, […]
Jukebox Health Receives Investment From Home Depot
NEW YORK — Jukebox Health, a national provider of clinically-led home modifications, has announced a strategic investment from Home Depot Ventures. This investment marks a significant stride toward making affordable and accessible housing a reality for people aging in place across the country. The amount invested was not disclosed. As an unprecedented 10,000 people turn 65 every […]
Leica Camera Opens Flagship Store in NYC
Leica Camera, the renowned German camera and optics company, has opened its flagship store and gallery in New York City’s Meatpacking District at 406 W. 13th St. This is Leica’s seventh store and third in the United States. The opening of the new flagship store and gallery reflects the city’s renowned creativity, providing a space […]
Mayor Adams Boosts Pay for 80,000 Human Services Workers
NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced a $741 million investment for an estimated 80,000 human services workers employed by non-profit organizations with a city contract as part of a new cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). The human services workforce — which is overwhelmingly female at 66 percent and 46 percent women of color — remains […]
JP Morgan Fined $348.2 Million for Improper Trade Surveillance
WASHINGTON—The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) announced a $250 million civil money penalty against JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (JPMC) related to deficiencies in its trade surveillance program. The Federal Reserve Board also issued an enforcement action against JPMorgan Chase & Co. and fined the firm approximately $98.2 million for an inadequate program […]
JetBlue Begins Flights to Dublin, Ireland
NEW YORK — JetBlue has expanded its transatlantic offerings with new, nonstop flights taking off from New York and Boston to Dublin, Ireland. Daily seasonal service from New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Boston’s Logan International Airport (BOS) to Dublin Airport (DUB) will operate through September 30, 2024. JetBlue first launched trans-Atlantic […]
Revo Opens Sunglass Store in Manhattan
NEW YORK — Revo, which uses NASA technology in its premium sunglasses, has opened its first U.S. brick-and-mortar retail store in Manhattan’s SoHo neighborhood. The retail showroom is located at 436 West Broadway. The recently completed store will introduce an exclusive and engaging shopping experience to both loyal Revo enthusiasts and those discovering the iconic brand for […]