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Fordham Real Estate Institute Adds Graduate Certificate in Real Estate Finance

  NEW YORK/ MARCH 18, 2019 (STL.News) The landscape of commercial real estate finance is ever-changing. The ability to properly analyze markets, evaluate income-producing properties, assess financing options, calculate investment returns, and ultimately make informed real estate investment decisions is integral to industry professionals. To help these professionals refine skills in finance and investment, the … Continue reading Fordham Real Estate Institute Adds Graduate Certificate in Real Estate Finance →

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US Coast Guard News: Coast Guard responds to vessel taking taking on water off Kings Point, N.Y.

NEW YORK (STL.News) – The Coast Guard rescued a man from a vessel taking on water near Kings Point, New York, Saturday morning. At approximately 6:50 a.m., Coast Guard Sector New York command center received notification that a 56-foot recreational boat was taking on water with one person aboard. Sector New York watchstanders issued an … Continue reading US Coast Guard News: Coast Guard responds to vessel taking taking on water off Kings Point, N.Y. →

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US Customs and Border Protection News: Border Patrol Agents Encounter Failed Smuggling Attempt that Evolved Into a Rescue

GRAND ISLAND, NY (STL.News) – On March 13, U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to Buffalo Station observed three subjects, on what appeared to be a stranded jet ski, stuck in the ice near the southern portion of Beaver Island State Park. Two of the subjects were able to walk across the ice and reach the U.S. shoreline … Continue reading US Customs and Border Protection News: Border Patrol Agents Encounter Failed Smuggling Attempt that Evolved Into a Rescue →

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Ohio News: Five from New York indicted for defrauding elderly victim in Ohio

Ohio – A federal grand jury returned a nine-count indictment charging Haki Toplica, 24, Luisa Rivera Goris, 22, Kathryn Lissette De La Torre, 24, Haider Islam, 21, and Robert Rosso, 27, all of New York, with conspiracy to commit wire fraud, wire fraud and interstate transportation of stolen property. The defendants conspired to defraud and … Continue reading Ohio News: Five from New York indicted for defrauding elderly victim in Ohio →

Politics

United States | Special Representative Biegun Travel to New York City

United States – Special Representative for North Korea Stephen Biegun will travel to New York City on March 14 for meetings with the United Nations Security Council and key Permanent Representatives. Special Representative Biegun will discuss the recent U.S.-DPRK Summit in Hanoi and efforts to ensure full implementation of relevant DPRK-related UN Security Council resolutions … Continue reading United States | Special Representative Biegun Travel to New York City →

Real Estate News

Concierge Auctions Announces March/early April Lineup Spanning Six Countries and Seven U.S. States

  NEW YORK/ March 12, 2019 (STL.News) Concierge Auctions has announced its March/early April lineup of top-tier properties featuring five properties currently listed for more than $15 million, most selling Without Reserve to the highest bidder. Available across seven U.S. states and six countries, the lineup includes three sprawling Floridian estates: a 14,000-square-foot minimalistic estate … Continue reading Concierge Auctions Announces March/early April Lineup Spanning Six Countries and Seven U.S. States →

Sports

Oakley calls Knicks owner a ‘bully’ for fan altercation

Former New York Knicks star Charles Oakley says team owner James Dolan is a “bully” for threatening to ban fans from Madison Square Garden. Oakley, a longtime NBA enforcer and rebounding machine, said Dolan was wrong to mouth off at a fan who told him to sell the team during a loss at MSG. Oakey … Continue reading Oakley calls Knicks owner a ‘bully’ for fan altercation →

Sports

NEW YORK | I can’t find articles in google news or search

NEW YORK (AP) — Nick Foles is headed to Jacksonville, Landon Collins to Washington and Trent Brown to Oakland. The big-money offers for NFL free agents began Monday, two days before they can sign contracts. Foles brings a Super Bowl pedigree to quarterbacking the Jaguars, and Brown has a championship ring as he moves to … Continue reading NEW YORK | I can’t find articles in google news or search →

Real Estate News

Greenberg Traurig is a Leader in Capital Markets, M&A, Private Equity, and Real Estate in Chambers Europe 2019

  NEW YORK/ MARCH 11, 2019 (STL.News) Greenberg Traurig is listed Band 1, the highest possible position, in Poland in Capital Markets Equity, Corporate/M&A, Private Equity, and Real Estate according to the 2019 edition of Chambers Europe, published by Chambers and Partners. Greenberg Traurig is ranked Band 2 in Tax, and Band 3 in Banking … Continue reading Greenberg Traurig is a Leader in Capital Markets, M&A, Private Equity, and Real Estate in Chambers Europe 2019 →

General

False alarm prompts massive police presence at NY hospital

BRONXVILLE, N.Y. (AP) — Police rushed to a suburban hospital late Sunday after two patients reported seeing a man with a shotgun, but after hours of searching and reviewing security camera footage, officials concluded it was a false alarm. “There are no victims and at this point, we don’t believe there was a suspect in … Continue reading False alarm prompts massive police presence at NY hospital →

Sports

AP sources: Jets agree on deal to acquire Raiders’ Osemele

NEW YORK (AP)  — The New York Jets made a big move to get a big man to bolster their offensive line. Two people with direct knowledge of the trade told The Associated Press that the Jets agreed Sunday to acquire two-time Pro Bowl left guard Kelechi Osemele from the Oakland Raiders. The deal includes … Continue reading AP sources: Jets agree on deal to acquire Raiders’ Osemele →

Sports

NHL Hall of Famer Howell, Rangers games leader, dies at 86

NEW YORK (AP) — NHL Hall of Fame defenseman Harry Howell, who played the most games in New York Rangers’ history, has died. He was 86. Howell died Saturday night. He had been living at an assisted care facility near his hometown of Hamilton, Ontario. A seven-time All-Star, Howell played 1,160 games for the Rangers from … Continue reading NHL Hall of Famer Howell, Rangers games leader, dies at 86 →

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New York News: Traffic stop leads to arrest of Scott M. Coyle, Mark L. Mill Jr., narcotics seizure

FONDA, NY (STL.News) – On March 7, 2019, State Police in Fonda arrested Scott M. Coyle, 52, of Gloversville and Mark L. Miller Jr., 31, of Johnstown for narcotics possession. At 9:55 p.m., Troopers assigned to SP Fonda observed a red Saturn traveling north on State Route 30 in the City of Amsterdam in violation … Continue reading New York News: Traffic stop leads to arrest of Scott M. Coyle, Mark L. Mill Jr., narcotics seizure →

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New York News: Traffic stop leads to the arrest of Kyle W. McComsey, Michael M. Flores, recovery of an illegal firearm, narcotics seizure

FONDA, NY (STL.News) – On March 8, 2019, State Police in Fonda arrested Kyle W. Mccomsey, 29, of North Creek and Michael M. Flores, 32, of Amsterdam for possession of an illegal firearm, narcotics and marijuana possession, and resisting arrest. At 7:55 p.m., Troopers assigned to SP Fonda observed a grey Hyundai Santa Fe traveling … Continue reading New York News: Traffic stop leads to the arrest of Kyle W. McComsey, Michael M. Flores, recovery of an illegal firearm, narcotics seizure →

General

NEW YORK | Some groups step in to fill the gap in local news coverage

NEW YORK (AP) — Given the dramatic downsizing in local journalism, efforts are sprouting to match reporters with towns and topics left uncovered. Time will tell if they are the first signs of a turnaround, or fingers in the dike. Among prominent donors for journalism projects in recent months are the Knight Foundation, Facebook and … Continue reading NEW YORK | Some groups step in to fill the gap in local news coverage →

Sports

National Women’s Hall of Fame announces Class of 2019

NEW YORK (AP)  — Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, actress Jane Fonda and attorney Gloria Allred are being inducted into the National Women’s Hall of Fame. They are among 10 members of the Class of 2019, announced Friday. The other honorees are: Civil rights activist Angela Davis; Native American lawyer Sarah Deer; retired Air Force … Continue reading National Women’s Hall of Fame announces Class of 2019 →

Sports

Computer to call balls and strikes in minor league

NEW YORK (AP) — Get ready for strikes by robots. No, overworked machines aren’t walking out in a labor protest. Computers will be used for ball/strike calls starting April 28 in the independent Atlantic League, where the distance between home and first will be shortened by 3 inches. The ground between the mound and home plate … Continue reading Computer to call balls and strikes in minor league →

Business

SINGAPORE | Shanghai leads share retreat in Asia on trade talks doubts

SINGAPORE (AP) — Shanghai led a retreat in world markets on Friday amid worries that the U.S. and China may not be as close to a trade deal as President Donald Trump has suggested. Selling picked up after China reported that its exports plunged more than 20 percent in February from a year earlier. The … Continue reading SINGAPORE | Shanghai leads share retreat in Asia on trade talks doubts →

Entertainment

Police: After jail, Taylor Swift’s stalker breaks in again

NEW YORK(AP)  — A man recently jailed for breaking into Taylor Swift‘s New York City townhouse was arrested early Thursday after, police say, he did it again. Roger Alvarado, 23, of Homestead, Florida, climbed a ladder and smashed a glass door to get inside the pop star’s pad around 2:30 a.m., police said. No one … Continue reading Police: After jail, Taylor Swift’s stalker breaks in again →

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NEW YORK | Out of the shadows: Loyal money man swept into Trump probes

NEW YORK (AP) — Allen Weisselberg is seemingly everything his longtime boss, Donald Trump, isn’t. The modest money man has always been content to work behind the scenes, with no hint of flash, braggadocio or ostentatious spending. He lived in the same three-bedroom ranch house in suburban Long Island with the same woman for decades, … Continue reading NEW YORK | Out of the shadows: Loyal money man swept into Trump probes →

Entertainment

NEW YORK | Kelly interview becomes a spotlight moment for Gayle King

NEW YORK (AP) — Gayle King’s composure during an interview with an emotional R. Kelly about the sex abuse charges against the singer likely helped her more than any answers helped him. King proved unflappable as a crying Kelly leaped up in anger. In the excerpt aired on “CBS This Morning” on Wednesday, she didn’t … Continue reading NEW YORK | Kelly interview becomes a spotlight moment for Gayle King →

Sports

Yankees ace Luis Severino expects to throw in 2 weeks

TAMPA, Fla. (AP)  — New York Yankees ace Luis Severino expects to resume a throwing program in two weeks. Severino will miss his scheduled start on opening day on March 28 because of right shoulder inflammation. He was scratched from his first planned start of spring training on Tuesday after feeling discomfort after throwing his first … Continue reading Yankees ace Luis Severino expects to throw in 2 weeks →

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NEW YORK | Warriors draft first woman player into NBA 2K esports league

NEW YORK (AP) — After over three hours of sitting, waiting and stressing, Chiquita Evans heard her name called. She stood, smiled and put on a Warriors cap, striding to the stage backed by the loudest applause of the night. Someone put a microphone in front of her and asked her how it felt. That’s … Continue reading NEW YORK | Warriors draft first woman player into NBA 2K esports league →

Sports

3 get prison in college basketball recruiting scandal

NEW YORK (AP) — Three men received prison sentences Tuesday in the widespread college basketball recruiting scandal that has tainted two dozen schools. Former Adidas executive James Gatto, business manager Christian Dawkins and amateur league director Merl Code were convicted in October of conspiracy to commit wire fraud for funneling illegal payments to families of recruits … Continue reading 3 get prison in college basketball recruiting scandal →

Business

Jessica Mendoza hired as Mets adviser but keeps ESPN job

NEW YORK (AP) — Jessica Mendoza was hired as a baseball operations adviser for the New York Mets on Tuesday while remaining a broadcaster for ESPN’s “Sunday Night Baseball,” part of an increasing number of television commentators who also work for teams. She will be involved in player evaluation, roster construction, technological advancement and health … Continue reading Jessica Mendoza hired as Mets adviser but keeps ESPN job →

Sports

Dodgers ace Kershaw could miss opening day start

Clayton Kershaw might not be on the mound when the two-time NL champion Los Angeles Dodgers start the season. The lefty ace is working his way back from shoulder soreness that caused him to shut down his spring training. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said “that’s fair” when asked Monday whether Kershaw might miss the opener … Continue reading Dodgers ace Kershaw could miss opening day start →

General

NEW YORK | New techniques let scientists zero in on individual cells

NEW YORK (AP) — Did you hear what happened when Bill Gates walked into a bar? Everybody there immediately became millionaires — on average. That joke about a very rich man is an old one among statisticians. So why did Peter Smibert use it to explain a revolution in biology? Because it shows averages can … Continue reading NEW YORK | New techniques let scientists zero in on individual cells →

Politics

NEW YORK | Sanders returns to NY roots, says he can defeat Trump

NEW YORK (AP) — Bernie Sanders kicked off his presidential campaign Saturday miles from the rent-controlled apartment where he grew up in Brooklyn and forcefully made the case that he is nothing like fellow New Yorker Donald Trump, proclaiming himself the Democrat best prepared to beat the incumbent in 2020. “My experience as a child, … Continue reading NEW YORK | Sanders returns to NY roots, says he can defeat Trump →

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NEW YORK | The Latest: Sanders says his campaign built to beat Trump

NEW YORK (AP) — The Latest on Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, who is making a second run for the Democratic presidential nomination (all times local): 12:20 p.m. Bernie Sanders is launching his second presidential campaign with a call for Americans from all walks of life to join his fight for a political revolution, one he’s … Continue reading NEW YORK | The Latest: Sanders says his campaign built to beat Trump →

Sports

Bryce time: Phillies announce Harper’s $330 million deal

CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) — The Philadelphia Phillies have announced Bryce Harper‘s 13-year contract, the largest deal in baseball history at $330 million. Philadelphia scheduled a news conference for Saturday to introduce Harper. He will wear No. 3 rather than the No. 34 he used with the Washington Nationals, where he spent his previous major league … Continue reading Bryce time: Phillies announce Harper’s $330 million deal →