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The Howard Hughes Corporation Names RKF Exclusive Consultant and Leasing Agent for the South Street

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The Howard Hughes Corporation Names RKF Exclusive Consultant and Leasing Agent for the South Street Seaport


Redevelopment Poised to Attract Destination Retail, Dining and Entertainment Tenants

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Following last month’s unanimous approval by the New York City Council for the redevelopment of Pier 17, The Howard Hughes Corporation (NYS: HHC) has named RKF as the exclusive consultant and leasing agent for the South Street Seaport.

The new Pier 17 (Photo: Business Wire)

With over 365,000 square feet of retail, dining and entertainment space located along the East River in Lower Manhattan, the South Street Seaport is comprised of the historic Uplands and Pier 17, south of the Brooklyn Bridge. The redevelopment plan features the complete transformation of the Pier 17 building, including enhanced and increased open space on the pier along with a new exterior façade encompassing dynamic retail space filled with distinctive stores, restaurants and neighborhood shops. Larger open spaces on the pier along with the new rooftop space – ideal for concerts, music and other entertainment events – will showcase breathtaking views of the city skyline, East River and Brooklyn Bridge. The design is contemporary yet draws from the site’s history as a bustling marketplace and renowned maritime port.

“Our vision for a revitalized and reenergized Seaport will create an unrivaled New York experience that is compelling for the ever-growing population of residents, local workers and visitors,” said David R. Weinreb, Chief Executive Officer of The Howard Hughes Corporation. “Working with RKF will ensure we bring best-in-class offerings, including acclaimed national and international retailers, local shops and destination restaurants.”

A team of RKF brokers consisting of Chairman & CEO Robert K. Futterman, Executive VP Karen Bellantoni and Associate Tess Jacoby will represent The Howard Hughes Corporation on this landmark assignment. The RKF professionals will work in close collaboration with a team of The Howard Hughes Corporation executives, including Keith Laird, Executive Vice President of Leasing, and Michelle Waak, Vice President of Leasing.

“We are honored to have been chosen by The Howard Hughes Corporation to help transform the South Street Seaport and create the most vibrant retail and entertainment venue in Lower Manhattan,” said Robert K. Futterman. “Our deep expertise with urban

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Matthew Taylor, Ex-Goldman Sachs Trader, Surrenders To FBI: Sources

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NEW YORK (Reuters) – Ex-Goldman Sachs Group Inc trader Matthew Marshall Taylor has turned himself in to federal authorities in connection with charges that he defrauded the Wall Street bank out of $118 million in 2007, two sources familiar with the matter said.

Taylor surrendered to agents with the Federal Bureau of Investigation in New York around 8:30 a.m. EDT on Wednesday morning, said the sources, who spoke on condition of anonymity.

Taylor is scheduled to appear in federal court in Lower Manhattan later on Wednesday, where he is expected to plead guilty to securities charges, the sources said.

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ARCADIS Global Water Management Expert, Piet Dircke, to Participate in Yale Climate & Energy Institu

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ARCADIS Global Water Management Expert, Piet Dircke, to Participate in Yale Climate & Energy Institute (YCEI) Annual Conference Panel on Adapting to Water Extremes

HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– ARCADIS (EURONEXT: ARCAD), the international design, consulting, engineering and management services company, announced Piet Dircke, global program director for water management, will participate in a panel discussion at the Fourth YCEI Annual Conference, “Water: The Looming Crisis” on Friday, April 5 at 10:30 a.m.

The panel, entitled “Anticipating and Adapting to Water Extremes Today,” will discuss impacts to climate change that may result from shifts in regional and global water patterns and how the outcomes may require us to think differently about how we deal with water in a warmer world.

Dircke is considered a leading global expert in flood protection and climate adaptation for coastal and delta cities. Prior to and after superstorm Sandy hit the East Coast, he has been involved in knowledge exchange projects on climate change adaptation, flood protection and waterfront development in New York. He is currently participating in or leading a number of post-Sandy damage assessments and recovery plans and is active in the development of urban flood protection systems for Lower Manhattan.

YCEI‘s fourth annual conference will be held in New Haven, Conn. on April 4 and 5 in Burke Auditorium.

For more information, please contact Debra Havins of ARCADIS at 303-471-3485 or Debra.Havins@arcadis-us.com.

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ARCADIS is an international company providing consultancy, design, engineering and management services in infrastructure, water, environment and buildings. We enhance mobility, sustainability and quality of life by creating balance in the built and natural environments. ARCADIS develops, designs, implements, maintains and operates projects for companies and governments. With 22,000 employees and more than $3.3 billion in revenues, the company has an extensive international network supported by strong local market positions. ARCADIS supports UN-HABITAT with knowledge and expertise to improve the quality of life in rapidly growing cities around the world. Visit us at: www.arcadis-us.com.

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American Express Plans Live Audio Webcasts of the First Quarter 2013 Earnings Conference Call and An

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American Express Plans Live Audio Webcasts of the First Quarter 2013 Earnings Conference Call and Annual Meeting of Shareholders

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)– American Express Company (NYS: AXP) plans to host a live audio webcast of its investor conference call at 5:00 p.m. (ET) on Wednesday, April 17, 2013 to discuss first quarter 2013 financial results. The Company’s financial results are scheduled to be announced shortly after the market closes that day.

The Company also plans to host a live audio webcast of its annual meeting of shareholders on Monday, April 29, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. (ET). The meeting will be held in the auditorium at the Company’s headquarters located in Lower Manhattan.

Live audio of both the investor conference call and the annual meeting of shareholders will be accessible to the general public at http://ir.americanexpress.com. Earnings presentation materials will be posted on the website prior to the investor conference call. Audio replays for both events will be available on the website following each event.


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Time Warner Cable Business Class Opens Data Center in Manhattan to Help Businesses Protect Their Inf

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Time Warner Cable Business Class Opens Data Center in Manhattan to Help Businesses Protect Their Information Technology Assets


Data Center Enables Businesses to Locate Their IT Assets in Secure High-Tech Facility

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Time Warner Cable Business Class, a premier provider of business communications solutions, today officially opened a data center in New York City to provide businesses with a secure facility for their information technology assets. The 17,000 square-foot facility is located at 395 Hudson Street in Lower Manhattan and offers flexible space options to serve the needs of businesses of all sizes.

“Information technology is the lifeblood of any business and protecting these assets in a secure data center is a high priority in today’s business world,” said Ken Fitzpatrick, President of Time Warner Cable Business Class, East Region. “We are pleased to offer the business community this data facility to serve all their colocation needs. Our data facility gives IT managers the peace of mind that their assets are safe, accessible and available to ensure their businesses operate optimally.”

The data center is designed to meet the needs of enterprise, small-and medium-sized businesses, as well as governmental and educational entities, seeking to manage their IT infrastructure with efficiency, security and redundancy. Doing so ensures that critical data operations perform uninterrupted and at the highest level of performance.

New York State Senator Brad Hoylman said, “As the State Senator representing the heart of New York City’s rapidly-expanding tech sector, I’m proud to welcome this Time Warner Cable Business Class data center to my district. Access to secure data centers is increasingly important for large and small businesses, and I think Time Warner Cable‘s center will help serve as a catalyst for continued growth in the IT industry, which is key to our city’s economic future.”

“It’s exciting that Time Warner Cable Business Class recognizes the need for more secure data center space in New York City and has built this impressive colocation facility,” said Erik Grimmelmann, Executive Director of the New York Technology Council (NYTECH), a non-profit industry association dedicated to the furtherance of the technology industry in New York. “Not only is technology an important and rapidly growing sector in New York‘s economy, but it is also an essential component of the businesses in all sectors.”

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The Howard Hughes Corporation Receives Approval of South Street Seaport Redevelopment from New York

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The Howard Hughes Corporation Receives Approval of South Street Seaport Redevelopment from New York City Council


Revitalized Pier 17 Will Feature New Architecture, Upscale Retail, Spectacular Views with More Open Space, Outdoor Entertainment Venues and Dynamic Food Market

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)– The Howard Hughes Corporation (NYS: HHC) received unanimous approval from the New York City Council for the company’s Uniform Land Use Review Procedure (ULURP) for a redeveloped South Street Seaport.

Exterior of Pier 17 Building (Photo: Business Wire)

“Our vision for a revitalized South Street Seaport has taken an important step forward today,” said David R. Weinreb, Chief Executive Officer of The Howard Hughes Corporation. “I am particularly pleased because the redevelopment will have a catalytic effect on Lower Manhattan and help the area continue to recover from the impact of Hurricane Sandy. I would like to personally thank the Mayor, Council Speaker Quinn, Council Member Chin and all of the government and community leaders who have worked toward moving this critical project forward for New York City.”

Recognizing the impact of Hurricane Sandy on the South Street Seaport neighborhood, NYCEDC and The Howard Hughes Corporation have agreed to delay construction until after Labor Day to support the Seaport district in regaining its vitality over the upcoming summer season. Additionally, The Howard Hughes Corporation is planning exciting improvements at the Seaport for the summer season and has committed to making a significant contribution to the Seaport Museum over the coming months.

“We have postponed construction to ensure the entire South Street Seaport district can enjoy the traditionally busy summer as part of everyone’s recovery from Hurricane Sandy,” said Chris Curry, Senior Executive Vice President of Development of The Howard Hughes Corporation. “We look forward to a successful season and our ongoing work with the city to create a vibrant and exciting South Street Seaport for Lower Manhattan.”

“Today’s City Council votes to approve the redevelopment of the South Street Seaport are an important step for the future of this dynamic project, ensuring that it will continue to move forward,” said Kyle Kimball, Executive Director of the New York City Economic Development Corporation. “Funded through more than $200 million in private investment, not only will this project create …read more
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Slaves’ forgotten burial sites, marked online

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They have been bulldozed over by shopping centers, crept over by weeds and forgotten by time. Across the country, from Lower Manhattan to the Deep South, are unmarked slave burial sites, often discovered only by chance or by ignominious circumstance as when construction crews accidentally exhume bodies when building a shopping mall.

Compounding the problem of preserving and locating slave graveyards, there is no comprehensive list of where they are and who lies within them. The situation troubled Sandra Arnold, 50, a history student at the School of Professional and Continuing Studies at Fordham University, who traces her ancestry to slaves in Tennessee.

“The fact that they lie in these unmarked abandoned sites,” Ms. Arnold said, “it’s almost like that they are kind of vanishing from the American consciousness.”…

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New York State to release Wall Street bonuses report

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New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli speaks during an interview with Reuters in New York

NEW YORK (Reuters) – New York State's top financial officer will release estimates of Wall Street 2012 cash bonuses on Tuesday as public scrutiny of bankers' pay continues unabated. New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli will release the closely-watched report on Wall Street compensation and its impact on the city and state at a news conference in Lower Manhattan on Tuesday morning. DiNapoli said in October that Wall Street bonuses likely fell for a second year running in 2012, dipping below an estimated $19. …

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