NEW YORK — The Goldman Sachs Group announced the initial foundational grant, capital investments and philanthropic grants for the One Million Black Women initiative, which has committed more than $10 billion to advance racial equity and economic opportunity by investing in Black women. The One Million Black Women Advisory Council, which consists of 17 Black business and community […]
Owen’s Craft Mixers Closes $7.5 Million Funding Round
NEW YORK — Owen’s Craft Mixers, makers of premium, all-natural cocktail mixers, has closed a fundraising round of $7.5 million led by country music star Lee Brice, Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter Darius Rucker, NHL legend Mario Lemieux, Levy Family Partners and Maas Family Office – owners and creators of RumChata. The NY-company plans to […]
HBO Max to Offer Service With Ads for $9.99 Per Month
HBO Max announced it will debut an ad-supported version of its streaming subscription service the first week of June. Consumers will have a choice between the existing ad-free version of HBO Max at $14.99 per month, or an ad-supported experience for $9.99 per month. Both HBO Max tiers offer access to original programming, as well […]
JetBlue to Begin JFK Service to London August 21
NEW YORK — JetBlue is beginning its long-awaited transatlantic service to the United Kingdom with nonstop flights between New York’s John F. Kennedy international Airport (JFK) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) starting August 11, 2021. JetBlue will serve both of London’s major airports with nonstop service between New York-JFK and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) starting […]
Life Time Fitness Opens New Club in NoHo Neighborhood
NEW YORK — Life Time — a fitness chain known for its supersized clubs – has opened its third New York City location in less than six months, and fourth in the city with a new NoHo club in Cooper Square. Life Time is investing in New York City with plans to bring six new clubs to the city […]
Bank of America Names Tavarez President of NYC Region
Bank of America, one of the nation’s largest banking companies, has named Jose Tavarez (photo above) as President of Bank of America New York City and Westchester County. As New York City President, Tavarez will be responsible for connecting the banking and investment resources offered through the bank’s eight lines of business to individuals, families […]
NYC Subway Returns to 24-Hour Service
The New York City subway system has returned to full 24-hour service as of Monday morning for the first time in over a year. On May 6th, 2020 the subway system had been closed nightly from 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. for enhanced cleaning and disinfecting of the subway due to coronavirus. On February 22, […]
IBM Spinoff to Lease New HQ at One Vanderbilt
NEW YORK — SL Green Realty Corp. announced that IBM’s new spinoff company — with the bizarre name Kyndryl — has signed a 22,531-square-foot, 9-year lease, covering a portion of the 15th floor at One Vanderbilt Avenue for its new global headquarters. One Vanderbilt, the recently opened skyscraper across from Grand Central Terminal at 42nd Street […]
Lion King, Aladdin Returning to Broadway in September
Disney Theatrical Productions announced that The Lion King returns to Broadway’s Minskoff Theatre on September 14, 2021, and will be among the first shows to resume performances; while Aladdin resumes performances at Broadway’s glorious New Amsterdam Theatre on September 28, 2021. Tickets for both shows are on sale now. The Lion King and Aladdin are two of the longest-running shows on […]
Sparking Tequila Maker Onda Scores $5 Million
NEW YORK — Onda, maker of canned sparkling tequila drinks, has scored a $5 million Series A financing led by Aria Growth Partners, a leading consumer growth equity firm, and Sweet Leaf Tea founder Clayton Christopher. 25madison, a venture studio and founding partner, also participated in the Series A round. The investment will support Onda, […]