Luring tourists with history
Federal and state agencies are seeking to promote tourism at sites in New York that focus on the history of the Underground Railroad used by slaves to escape to freedom in the 19th century.
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Luring tourists with history
How much do you know about the 4th of July?
The Fourth of July: parades, picnics, fireworks and barbecues. But do people know the history behind these celebrations? “The 4th of July is my favorite holiday, so of course,” said Albany resident Michael Presti.
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Marsh & McLennan Companies Repositions its Brand to Reflect Rich History, Growth and Industry Leadership
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Repositions its Brand to Reflect Rich History, Growth and Industry Leadership. Launches PartneringImpact.com website and brand campaign.
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Fitch Affirms Roosevelt University (IL) Revs at ‘BBB+’; Outlook Stable
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Fitch Ratings has affirmed the ‘BBB+’ rating on $225.9 million Illinois Finance Authority (IFA) revenue bonds issued on behalf of Roosevelt University (Roosevelt, or the university). The Rating Outlook is Stable. RATING RATIONALE: –The ‘BBB+’ rating primarily reflects the history of breakeven-to-positive operating results, moderate growth in financial resources over the past five years, and a dedicated management team attuned to the operating and financial challenges
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The World-Wide Group Celebrates Topping out of Two Midtown Schools, Part of $700 Million Upper East Side Mixed-Use Project
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Members of The World-Wide Group, a real estate development company with more than 50 years of experience, celebrated the topping out of two midtown schools, which are part of a historic $700 million mixed-use project located at 250 East 57th Street. The World-Wide Group was selected by the Educational Construction Fund (ECF) to develop the 1.5 acre site, making this one of the largest public-private partnerships in the history of the ECF. The project will create a 1 mi
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Hot Dog of the Week: Rolf’s Pork Store in Albany, NY
“Everything here is cooked, stuffed, cured, smoked and dried in-house.” [ Original artwork and photographs: Hawk Krall ] I first heard of Rolf’s – an amazing German deli, butcher, and sausage shop in Albany, New York – while reading up on the history of mini hot dogs in nearby Troy , and made sure to stop by the next time I was in the hood.
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Hot Dog of the Week: Rolf’s Pork Store in Albany, NY
Citi Tops Affordable Housing Finance Magazine’s Ranking of Top Affordable Housing Lenders in 2010
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Citi announced today that it earned the top position in Affordable Housing Finance’s fourth annual ranking of affordable housing lenders. According to the survey, Citi Community Capital’s volume for 2010, which totaled $2.94 billion, was the highest in the history of the rankings and was nearly 75% more volume than the second place lender. “We are dedicated to supporting affordable housing initiatives that help preserve and revitalize neighborhoods across the nation,”
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New Albany Institute of History and Art exhibit features designs of the past
As an art form, graphic design really hasn’t gotten its due, Doug McCombs says. McCombs, a curator at the Albany Institute of History and Art, isn’t the only one who thinks so.
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Getting the message out
The Daily Gazette: Life & Arts — Thu Feb 03 05:03:00 UTC 2011 “Graphic design itself has been oftentimes overlooked in museum exhibitions,” said W. Douglas McCombs, the Albany Institute of History & Art’s curator of history. “ ‘Graphic Design — Get the Message’ is our opportunity to bring an overlooked field of d… about: Albany Institute of History Albany Institute of History & Art Business curator curator of history Design Graphic design Hospitality_Recreation W. Douglas McCombs
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Capital Region events mark start of Black History Month
CBS 6 – All Sections — Tue Feb 01 10:25:00 UTC 2011 ALBANY — The contributions of African-Americans in the U.S. military — yesterday and today — are being recognized at a pair of upstate New York locations as national Black History Month kicks off. This evening at the New York State Museum in… about: African American Black History Month Local News New York State Museum Politics U.S. military
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