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Tech Village founders fit Friedman’s Shoes into 53-piece portfolio
The venture capitalists who redeveloped a patch of upscale Bucktown into the Atlanta Tech Village have gone back to basics for their next project, in South Downtown. Jon Birdsong and David Cummings — tech investors who teamed with real estate veteran David Lightburn on the Buckhead project in 2012 — acquired the decades-old, family-owned Friedman’s Shoes building, at 209 Mitchell Street Southwest on Hotel Row, for an undisclosed price, the Atlanta Business Chronicle reported.
NY Landquest For Sale: Dream acreage in Hammondsport
GALLERY: What would you do with this slice of heaven ?. Beautiful views of Keuka Lake from this 11 acre building lot located in Hammondsport NY, Steuben County. Enjoy the peace and quiet of this very private location and take in the breathtaking views of the lake and surrounding hills. Build your dream home, winery, distillery or brewery overlooking Keuka Lake. The lot size is 11.35 acres and is located on a paved road.
Steuben County Hall of Fame welcomes new inductees, anticipating bright future
BATH, N.Y. (WENY) -- On Monday the Steuben County Hall of Fame welcomed its class of 20-24 into its ranks, but the Steuben County Historical Society is already preparing for its next class for next year. There are over 150 people enshrined in the Steuben County Hall of Fame, they...
Explore Corning history in free historic walk
CORNING, N.Y. (WETM) – Are you interested in learning about Corning’s history? If so, the Steuben County Historical Society has an event coming up that you might be interested in. On Friday, Aug. 2, the director of the Steuben County Historical Society, Kirk House, will be leading a walk in Corning beginning at 4 p.m. […]
Report: New York needs $29M to upgrade aging state bridges
(The Center Square) — New York needs to spend tens of millions of dollars to bring its aging bridges into a state of good condition, according to the state's top fiscal watchdog, calling for more funding for the upgrades. The report by New York Comptroller Tom DiNapoli said about one in 10 municipal bridges in the Empire State are in "poor" condition, with an estimated $29 million needed to repair the structures. ...
New York family of Holocaust victim reclaims Nazi-looted art
US authorities announced Friday the return of another artwork stolen by Nazis to the family of Fritz Grunbaum, the Austiran-Jewish cabaret performer and collector who originally owned it. The drawing, by Austrian expressionist Egon Schiele, was returned at a ceremony Friday by another Austrian-Jewish family, who purchased the piece without knowing that it had been stolen.
New York Provides Free Overdose Emergency Kits to Domestic Violence Shelters
Domestic violence shelters and service providers across New York State now have access to free Overdose Emergency Kits. This initiative is a partnership between the New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence (OPDV), the Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS), and the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS). The kits are provided through Project COPE (Community Overdose Prevention Education), funded by a grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
DEC Warns New York ‘Do Not Touch This Plant!’
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is warning everyone to avoid touching this very large invasive plant that can cause painful burns and scarring. If you lived in New York for a while you've probably heard the warning before from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) advising everyone to avoid any contact whatsoever with a specific plant that can be found scattered across the state.
Little League NYS 12s Baseball Tournament 2024: Stephen Grippo’s dynamic pitching vaults South Shore into title game (photos)
Stephen Grippo has certainly had his share of success on the mound donning a South Shore uniform dating back to his time as a 10-year-old, but there was something different — for the better — on Friday. A bit more snarl. If you purchase a product or register...
State DEC Offers ‘Accessible Recreation’ Photo Contest
The state Department of Environmental Conservation has launched a new “Love Our New York Lands” photo contest highlighting removing barriers to public lands for New Yorkers of all ages and abilities. The winning images will receive prizes and be featured in statewide digital and print campaigns Read More ...
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