Daily business news in the Great State of New York!
Calvin Klein has unveiled the Spring 2024 womenswear campaign starring model and reality TV star Kendall Jenner. Shot by Mert Alas, longtime brand ambassador Kendall channels sophisticated, effortless sensuality in Calvin Klein’s Spring womenswear collection. The new Relaxed Trench Coat defines the season, with a soft draping silhouette and fluid fabrication designed for elevated styling all Spring long. The Structured […]
Real estate website StreetEasy has named its top 10 neighborhoods to watch in NYC based on great increases in searches on the site among buyers and renters from 2022 to 2023. StreetEasy, a division of Zillow, predicts Queens will reign supreme in 2024 after a record-breaking year for the borough in 2023, as both renters […]
ENDICOTT, NY — BAE Systems has been chosen by Boeing to upgrade and modernize the vehicle management system computer (VMSC) for the U.S. Navy’s MQ-25 unmanned aerial refueling system. The technology refresh will increase computing power and address obsolescence issues, providing the unmanned aerial tanker with an integrated solution that improves aircraft performance and allows […]
Stewart’s, a convenience store chain in upstate New York, celebrated the opening of a new, larger shop in Frankfort, NY last month. Frankfort is just off the I-90 Thruway between Utica and Schenectady. Among the local dignitaries attending the grand opening event were Assemblyman Robert Smullen, representatives of state Sen. Mark Walczyk’s office, village trustee […]
NEW YORK – Coalesce Capital, a private equity firm investing in human capital-driven and technology-enabled services companies, announced the closing of its inaugural fund, Coalesce Capital Fund I LP, and parallel vehicles, with $900 million in total capital commitments. The Fund was oversubscribed and secured investor commitments in nine months, above its original target of […]
CBS has released early looks of Super Bowl spots for CBS Originals GHOSTS, TRACKER, FIRE COUNTRY and SO HELP ME TODD. The spots were custom-made to air during SUPER BOWL LVIII as the culmination of the Network’s campaign for CBS Premiere Week, which kicks off with the debut of TRACKER after the game. The Super […]
NEW YORK and SAN FRANCISCO – Nasdaq Private Market (NPM), a leading provider of liquidity solutions to private companies, their employees, and investors, has closed its Series B financing. The $62.4 million round was led by Nasdaq with participation from current investors including Allen & Company, Citi, and Goldman Sachs. New investors in the Series B include BNP Paribas, DRW Venture Capital, UBS, and Wells […]
NEW YORK — Ezra, the healthcare Artificial Intelligence (AI) company transforming MRI imaging and early cancer detection, has raised $21 million in new funding. The investment brings Ezra’s total funding to $41 million, and will be used to accelerate the company’s expansion to 20 cities and 50 locations across North America in 2024, as well […]
The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai has completed a major renovation and beautification project at its Resident Hall on the West Side of Manhattan. Located at 515 West 59th Street, Vista West, as it is now known, has undergone several improvements to provide a more attractive and enjoyable living environment for medical trainees. “We […]
NEW YORK – Total by Verizon, a fast-growing prepaid no-contract wireless provider from Verizon, is now offering unlimited 5G Home Internet service. The brand’s new Home Internet plan starts at $45/month with Auto Pay for current and new mobile wireless customers, making high-speed home internet available for customers who want the financial flexibility of no-contract, […]
NEW YORK — From spooky, sustainable, and anime-inspired playthings, to holistic toys that give young minds and bodies a boost, The Toy Association has unveiled the top trends expected to drive consumer spending on toys, games, and youth entertainment products in 2024. Founded in 1916, The Toy Association is the not-for-profit trade association representing all businesses involved in […]
NEW YORK — Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit organization behind legendary kids’ show Sesame Street, announced that Steve Youngwood has decided to step down as CEO and a member of the Board of Trustees. The Board has appointed Sesame Workshop President Sherrie Westin as Interim CEO. Mr. Youngwood will remain available to the organization in an […]
NEW YORK – The Durst Organization announced renewals of three retail tenants at the iconic Historic Front Street in Lower Manhattan. SUteiShi, The Dermatology Specialists, and Il Brigante have each committed to another decade, fortifying their presence in this historically rich and vibrant community. The Durst Organization’s Historic Front Street is an award-winning restoration project […]
BROOKLYN — JACK Studios, Williamsburg: A new, state-of-the-art soundstage in Brooklyn, has made its debut today and adds another first-class creative experience to the company’s eight studios at its Chelsea flagship location, which is itself celebrating its 30th year in 2024. The 20,000 sq.ft space is the newest and most advanced soundstage in New York, designed to […]
NEW YORK — Buddy Valastro — best known for his reality show Cake Boss — is opening a brand new, 1,200 square foot flagship Carlo’s Bake Shop right in the heart of Times Square at 1500 Broadway (at Seventh Avenue and West 43rd Street, near CBS Studios). The new location is a sweet glimpse into the […]