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MSHEF expands marathon fundraising to Philadelphia, returns to New York City
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The Mark Schonwetter Holocaust Education Foundation is a charity partner for the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon for a third straight year and will join Philadelphia Marathon Weekend for the first time.
Laura Harding joins New York reparations commission
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Laura Harding, Esq. has been appointed to the New York State Community Commission on Reparations Remedies by Assembly Speaker Carl E. Heastie.
Indigenous Peoples Day New York returns to Randall’s Island for 11th annual celebration
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Indigenous Peoples Day New York will hold its 11th annual two-day celebration on Randall’s Island in New York City, with free programming centered on Indigenous culture, Native heritage and advocacy.
Casa Chapulina plans bilingual homebuyer fundraiser in New York
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Casa Chapulina founder Diana Vasquez announced Cimientos, the nonprofit’s first fundraising event, set for Nov. 17 at NEXUS Club New York. The campaign aims to raise $100,000 to expand bilingual financial literacy and homebuyer education for…
Trees New York ends 50th anniversary with citywide tree stewardship push
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Trees New York wrapped its 50th anniversary with a Fall Mixer at The Arsenal near Central Park and is turning to the fifth annual City of Forest Day on Oct. 3, 2026. The organization is using the event to expand public attention on urban forestry…
Blanton-Peale schedules October mental health events across New York City
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Blanton-Peale Institute & Counseling Center will host a series of October events in New York City to mark Mental Health Awareness Month and raise funds for care, training and outreach.
New York Globe launches bestseller list that weighs sales and cultural impact
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The New York Globe has introduced a new Bestseller List that considers commercial performance, critical acclaim and cultural significance.
New York veterans agency plans Hispanic Heritage Month virtual event on Oct. 14
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The New York State Department of Veterans’ Services will host a free virtual Chat & Chew on Oct. 14 to honor Hispanic and Latino veterans, service members and military families.
Travel And Tour World ranks top Halloween destinations in the Americas and Caribbean for 2026
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Travel And Tour World has released its Top 30 Halloween Travel Destinations in the Americas and Caribbean for 2026, putting Salem, Orlando and Sleepy Hollow at the top. The ranking shows how witch-trial history, haunted attractions, Día de Muertos…
Greenbuild heads to New York City for Oct. 19-23 conference
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Greenbuild International Conference + Expo will take over the Javits Center in New York City from Oct. 19-23, 2026, with tours, finance sessions, education and keynote talks focused on sustainable building.
NAKA hires George Wiemer as vice president of technical services
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NAKA has named technology leader George Wiemer as vice president of technical services as the company expands nationwide.
Tyson & Mendes names Patrick J. Healey to lead New York branch
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Tyson & Mendes has appointed Patrick J. Healey as New York Branch Office Managing Partner as the firm expands its insurance defense footprint.
Koike pushes Tokyo as a global city hub in New York
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Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike used a July trip to New York to tout city-to-city cooperation on climate resilience and energy innovation while pitching Tokyo as a deeper global financial center.
Hunt Slonem to be honored at Casita Maria’s Fiesta 2026
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Artist Hunt Slonem will be honored at Casita Maria Center for Arts & Education’s Fiesta 2026 at The Plaza in New York, alongside Sonia Gutt de Haime and Ben Rodriguez-Cubeñas. The gala highlights the organization’s 92-year mission to support…
Confidia Health to add grip challenge to Connecticut law enforcement memorial run
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Confidia Health Institute is partnering with the 16th Annual Connecticut Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Run on Oct. 25 in Middletown, Connecticut, and will bring a new MetaLab grip-strength challenge to race day. The event honors fallen…
Cancer Culture raises $200,000 for metastatic breast cancer research at NYFW
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Cancer Culture’s seventh annual patient-led runway at Thompson Central Park during New York Fashion Week raised $200,000 for curative-intent metastatic breast cancer research.
Spiro J. Verras gains New York law license
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Verras Law founder Spiro J. Verras has been admitted to practice in New York, expanding the firm’s ability to serve clients with ties across state lines.
Branching Minds ranks No. 3 on Fortune’s 2026 Best Workplaces in Education & Training list
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Branching Minds landed at No. 3 on Fortune’s 2026 Best Workplaces in Education & Training list, an honor based entirely on confidential employee feedback.
Education Above All pushes crisis education and financing agenda at UNGA81
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Education Above All Foundation used UNGA81 in New York to press for stronger protection of education in conflict and crisis settings and for new financing tools to close a widening global funding gap. The foundation joined governments, UN…
Jewelers of America and JA New York plan joint networking event in Hudson Yards
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Jewelers of America and JA New York will host a members-only networking event on Oct. 26 in Hudson Yards to mark their long-running partnership.
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