Long Island News

Two Arrested for Suffolk County Business Burglaries

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney announced that Ralph Pergola, 44, and Kristen Allen, 35, both homeless, were each indicted for multiple counts of Burglary and other related charges, after allegedly breaking into and stealing from six small business in Suffolk County on Long Island, including smoke shops, diners, a café, and a bagel shop, […]

News Openings

Stretch Recovery Lounge Opens on Upper East Side

NEW YORK — Stretch Recovery Lounge, an Assisted Stretch and Athletic Recovery Facility, has opened its sixth state-of-the-art center in the Upper East Side of Manhattan. This is the chain’s first location in Manhattan. Located at 326 E. 65th Street, the new location features all the equipment and space needed to help clients on their flexibility […]

Funding

Syrup Sticks With $17.5 Million Funding

NEW YORK — Syrup, which provides AI-powered planning, buying, and inventory optimization for companies, has raised $17.5 million led by Accel Partners with participation from existing investors Gradient Ventures and 1984 Ventures. Increased accuracy in forecasting takes the guesswork out of merchandise planning, helping reduce overproduction. The Syrup solution connects inventory data with a unique mix […]

Offices Real Estate

SL Green Leases 270,000 Square Feet at 280 Park Avenue

NEW YORK — SL Green Realty Corp. and Vornado Realty Trust announced that they have signed a 15-year renewal and expansion lease with a premier financial services tenant covering 269,905 square feet on six floors at 280 Park Avenue in Manhattan. Spanning the entire block front of Park Avenue between 48th and 49th Streets, 280 […]

Government News

State Police Say 1,100 Attend Processing Weekend

The New York State Police announced it had the highest Trooper candidate processing turnout in over a decade. Over 1,100 candidates attended processing weekend at the New York State Police Academy in Albany on the weekend of December 2, 2023. To be eligible to attend a processing weekend, a candidate must first apply to take […]

News Upstate

BETA to Spend $41 Million for Expansion at Plattsburgh Airport

BETA Technologies, a manufacturer of all-electric aircraft that will perform critical cargo, military, and medical missions, is partnering with Clinton County in Upstate NY on a $41 million expansion of its existing facility at Plattsburgh International Airport. The new, upgraded facility will serve as the manufacturing and final assembly hub for BETA’s all-electric aircraft and […]

Legal News

White & Case Elects 42 New Partners

NEW YORK — The law firm White & Case LLP has promoted 42 lawyers from around the world — four based in NY — to its partnership. The new partner class represents 11 of the Firm’s practices, 18 White & Case offices and 13 different countries throughout the Americas, EMEA and Asia-Pacific. The promotions are […]

News Sports Upstate

Belmont Stakes to Be Held at Saratoga Race Track in 2024

Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the Belmont Stakes will be held at Saratoga Race Course in 2024 while Belmont Park, the Long Island home of the third leg of the Triple Crown, undergoes renovations. “As part of the exciting modernization of Belmont Park, Saratoga now adds to its storied history by hosting the 3rd leg […]

News Retail Upstate

Two Cannabis Dispensaries Open in Capital Region

Governor Kathy Hochul announced the opening of two cannabis dispensaries in the Capital Region – the first in the region to be supported by the New York Cannabis Social Equity Investment Fund. The fund was created to provide opportunities for those impacted by the inequitable enforcement of cannabis laws. “As the cannabis market expands, my […]

News Sports

Miami to Play Rutgers at Pinstripe Bowl in Yankee Stadium

The University of Miami and Rutgers University have accepted invitations to play in the 2023 Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium on Thursday, Dec. 28, with kickoff scheduled for 2:15 p.m. This year marks the 13th edition of the game and the ninth consecutive Pinstripe Bowl to feature competitors from the Big Ten and ACC. The game will […]

Legal

Cleary Gottlieb Promotes 15 Partners, Six Counsel

NEW YORK — The law firm of Cleary Gottlieb has promoted 15 partners, six counsel, and three senior attorneys, effective January 1, 2024. “We’re proud to announce our new class of senior lawyers,” said Cleary Managing Partner Michael Gerstenzang. “As new partners, counsel, and senior attorneys, they will continue our rich tradition of bringing together […]

News Sports

Grand Central Sports Management Adds Basketball Agency

NEW YORK —  Grand Central Sports Management, which was formed this September, announced the launch of Grand Central Basketball, an agency representing professional basketball players in the NBA and other professional leagues. Mike Bristol has been appointed as the head of basketball operations, bringing with him decades of success in sports management, marketing, broadcast, ESPN Syracuse, and philanthropic […]

News Openings Retail Upstate

Massage Heights Opens First NY Location in Kingston

KINGSTON, NY — Massage Heights, a massage and wellness chain, has opened its newest location in Kingston, NY, which is the brand’s first location in NY state. The new Retreat is located at 1204 Ulster Avenue, Suite #2 Kingston, NY 12401. Massage Heights has 115 Retreats in 16 states. The franchisee for the new location is David […]

Funding

GFT Ventures Leads $10 Million Round in Qortex

NEW YORK  — Qortex, an Intelligent Video Analytics (IVA) company, has raised $10 million in a round led by GFT Ventures along with other investors including Silicon Road Ventures. The company plans to use the funds to expand its talent and technology in support of client and market demand. IVA technology allows for monitoring and analyzing a […]

Legal NYC

Weil Law Firm Elects 16 New Partners

NEW YORK — International law firm Weil, Gotshal & Manges has elected 16 new partners, effective January 1, 2024. “We’re proud to call these outstanding lawyers our partners,” said Weil Executive Partner Barry Wolf. “Each is a brilliant practitioner with an exceptional record of client service. Together, they reflect our intentional focus on expanding our pipeline […]