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The New York Yankees will open the home portion of their 2024 regular season schedule on Friday, April 5, at 1:05 p.m. against the Toronto Blue Jays. All Yankee Stadium gates will open to Guests with valid tickets beginning at 11:00 a.m. All Guests in attendance will receive an Opening Day Commemorative Ticket. Pregame ceremonies will begin at […]
NEW YORK — SK Capital Partners, LP has announced the final closing of SK Capital Partners VI (“Fund VI”) at $2.95 billion. The fund is the latest vintage of the Firm’s Flagship private investment strategy. “We are grateful for the support of our investors as the Firm continues its longstanding mission of building exceptional companies […]
NEW YORK — Proxima, a data intelligence software company, has closed a $12 million Series A round led by Mucker Capital. Other investors in the round include Aglae Ventures (family office of LVMH founder), Great Oaks Venture Partners, Data Point Capital, Broadway Venture Partners, FirstLook Partners and Connexa Capital. Since launching in May 2022, Proxima […]
NEW YORK — Tarsal, a security data movement company, announced the close of its $6 million seed round of funding and the appointment of cybersecurity veteran Barrett Lyon as chief technology officer (CTO). Lyon will lead the development and expansion of Tarsal’s core extract, transform and load (ETL) product. The funding round was led by Harpoon Ventures and […]
NEW YORK — Dr. Aviva Preminger, an expert in plastic surgery renowned for her exceptional technique that produces the most natural-looking results, has announced the unveiling of two brand new Quad A Approved operating rooms at her Upper East Side office located at 969 Park Ave, Suite 1E/F, New York, NY 10028. This expansion marks a […]
Chick-fil-A has opened its first-ever mobile pickup restaurant in the Upper East Side neighborhood of New York City. This new restaurant is one of two innovative, digital-focused test concepts the restaurant company is opening – the second of which is the elevated drive-thru concept projected to open later this year. Chick-fil-A at 79th Street & […]
NEW YORK — Chimney, a provider of interactive financial tools for banks and credit unions, now features over 30 banks across the country on the client roster. Using Chimney’s interactive financial tools, these banks offer personalized digital experiences that generate deposits, and drive new customer acquisition and expanded wallet share. Among the newest banks to […]
Mastercard and Visa have reached an agreement to reduce its U.S. credit card interchange rates for at least a five-year period as part of a legal settlement with merchants. The settlement, which also features a set of adjustments to Mastercard’s network rules, allows small businesses and all merchants to continue to benefit from accepting electronic payments […]
NEW YORK — Insigneo, a global wealth management firm, has relocated its NYC office to 410 Park Avenue, Suite 420, in the heart of the Plaza district. This move symbolizes Insigneo’s dedication to growth and underscores its commitment to fostering a cutting-edge work environment that energizes and inspires its valued team. This brand-new office at […]
NEW YORK — Rethink Food, a leading nonprofit with the mission to create a more sustainable and equitable food system, has expanded its operations in New York with a new Community Kitchen in Greenwich Village to facilitate the organization’s growth and to engage the general public on how we can reduce food waste and address food insecurity. This […]
ESPN announced The 2024 NCAA Women’s Elite Eight was the most-watched on record with 6.2 million average viewers – up 184% year-over year. And Monday night’s rematch in Albany between Iowa and LSU was the most-watched women’s college basketball game on record with 12.3 million viewers and peaked at 16.1 million viewers. Iowa prevailed over […]
NEW YORK — Fetner Properties announces the completion of a sale of the remaining interest in two buildings where Empire State Realty Trust purchased the majority interest in December of 2021. The buildings, The Victory at 10th Avenue and 41st Street, and 345 East 94th Street have been fully sold. Proceeds will be used for a greater […]
HAUPPAUGE, NY — Dime Community Bancshares, Inc., the parent company of Dime Community Bank announced the launch of Zelle for Business for the bank’s customers. Commenting on the launch of Zelle for Business, Michael Fegan, Chief Technology and Operations Officer at Dime said “We are very excited to launch Zelle for business today. It reinforces Dime’s […]
NEW YORK — Hume AI, a startup and research lab building artificial intelligence, has raised a $50 million Series B. The round, led by EQT Ventures, will support the debut and continued development of Hume’s new flagship product: an emotionally intelligent voice interface that can be built into any application. Union Square Ventures, Nat Friedman […]
Amazon Pharmacy has launched Same-Day Delivery of prescription medication in New York City and the greater L.A. area, with plans to expand the service to more than a dozen U.S. cities by the end of the year. Customers in Austin, Indianapolis, Miami, Phoenix, and Seattle can already access Same-Day Delivery, while customers in College Station, […]