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ADVERTORIAL RESOURCE GUIDE FAIRFIELD COUNTY BUSINESS JOURNAL • WESTCHESTER COUNTY BUSINESS JOURNAL • OCTOBER 5, 2020

WELCOME TO NEW ROCHELLE, A CITY OF VIBRANT NEIGHORHOODS On behalf of the New Rochelle Chamber of Commerce, I would like to welcome you to New Rochelle – Ideally Yours. New Rochelle is the seventh-largest city in New York state and features a unique blend of urban amenities and suburban allure; a growing downtown area surrounded by vibrant neighborhoods, many with their own commercial centers; and a waterfront border featuring

minutes from the heart of New York City and

parks, amenities and activities. Here in New

rivalling its diversity, New Rochelle really is

Rochelle our small businesses are about more

your city outside the city. We welcome you to

than business – they create a community. The

visit New Rochelle and experience it for your-

New Rochelle Chamber joins these individu-

self. #NewRoStrong #IdeallyNR

als who share a common vision of a thriving economy, business growth and job creation.

Catherine White

Our members are merchants, not-for-profits,

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restaurants, contractors, places of worship,

New Rochelle Chamber of Commerce

entrepreneurs, manufacturers, educational in-

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stitutions and artists and artisans of all kinds,

To learn more about New Rochelle

all working together to create a vibrant city in

visit: ideallynewrochelle.com and

which to live, work and grow. Located just 30

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THROUGHOUT THIS DIFFICULT YEAR, WE HAVE WORKED TOGETHER TO OVERCOME UNPRECEDENTED CHALLENGES. AS NEW ROCHELLE RECOVERS FROM THE COVID CRISIS AND CONTINUES TO EXECUTE THE MOST AMBITIOUS REDEVELOPMENT IN OUR HISTORY, WE RECOGNIZE OUR SHARED STAKE IN NURTURING A SUCCESSFUL, THRIVING BUSINESS SECTOR. That’s why we are committed to supporting entrepreneurs, welcoming new enterprises, retaining long-standing businesses, attracting forward-looking investment, and building a strong, sustainable economy. Just visit our burgeoning downtown, dotted with cranes and construction sites, for evidence of New Rochelle’s positive mo-

gram, forged in concert with master developer

mentum.

RXR, provides meaningful material assistance to

In seizing this opportunity, New Rochelle is for-

help small businesses survive or expand, while our

tunate to draw upon strong partnerships. Locally,

Industrial Development Agency has facilitated bil-

our Chamber of Commerce and Business Improve-

lions in large-scale construction.

ment District stand ready to help business owners

In short, despite the challenges of the moment

excel. Regionally, the Business Council of West-

that all of us share, New Rochelle’s future has nev-

chester and the Westchester County Association

er been brighter, and we invite you to be part of

have recognized New Rochelle’s path-breaking

our growing, thriving community. Visit ideally-

planning as a model for community renewal. And

newrochelle.com to learn more and see why New

with organizations like Accel7, New Rochelle is

Rochelle is Ideally Yours.

incubating the creative enterprises of the future, fusing technology and the arts.

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What’s more, New Rochelle is putting real resources into business support. Our Rebound pro-

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GHP OFFICE REALTY CLOSES LONG-TERM RENEWALS IN DOWNTOWN NEW ROCHELLE DURING THE PANDEMIC

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uring these difficult times, GHP Office Realty, LLC has successfully maintained and renewed tenancy with several companies in their two prime downtown buildings on Huguenot Street in New Rochelle, NY. GHP’s buildings were able to remain open and ensured safety to their tenants by exceeding the required NYS guidelines.

New York State Department of Health just signed a ten-year renewal on nearly 19,000 square feet of space at 145 Huguenot Street in the heart of downtown New Rochelle. The State Department of Health has been in occupancy of the building for over fifteen years. New York State DOH was actively involved in the state’s coronavirus response early on. Their emergency response team was headquartered at 145 Huguenot Street during the peak of

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the COVID-19 outbreak in New Rochelle earlier this year.

GHP also signed a new ten-year lease with We Ship Express, Inc., for a 28,000 square foot warehouse space at 145 Huguenot Street. We Ship Express, Inc. provide logistics and distribution solutions on a national and international level for a wide range of products. Jamie Schwartz, Executive Vice President of GHP, represented the owner and Eric Goldschmidt, principal of Goldschmidt & Associates Commercial Real Estate Group, represented We Ship Express, Inc. Durante Rentals, LLC signed a new five-year lease earlier this year for over 5,000 square feet at 145 Huguenot Street. This space has become the corporate office for their tri-state area operations for the construction equipment and tool rentals.

Similarly, across the street at 140 Huguenot, Gugliotta & Ponzini, P.C., expanded and renewed their law office for another five-year term this spring.

GHP relocated numerous tenants out of Manhattan and into their New Rochelle property during the novel coronavirus pandemic. Tenants like Pan American Leathers, Inc., GA Global Markets, LLC and Astra International have all signed new leases for three and five years respectively at 145 Huguenot Street this summer.

145 Huguenot Street is unique in that it has a warehouse component with 23-foot clear ceilings with four exclusive loading docks while also being the premiere Class A, 300,000 square foot building in downtown New Rochelle.

140 Huguenot Street is a 64,000 square foot, three-story office building across the street from 145 Huguenot, which

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is also owned and operated by GHP Office.

GHP Office Realty is a division of Houlihan-Parnes Realtors, LLC which is presently one of the New York area’s leading owners, operators, and purchasers of suburban commercial properties. GHP Office Realty has acquired, financed, redeveloped, leased, and managed more than 7,000,000 square feet of space. Regionally, the partners presently own and manage buildings in Westchester & Rockland Counties, NY, Fairfield County, CT, and Bergen County, NJ. Privately funded, vertically integrated, and well-capitalized, GHP Office Realty is stable, strong, and poised to continue flourishing in the tri-state area.

For more information, please contact Andy Greenspan at 914-641-4346 or by email at: andy@ghpoffice.com.

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Come live at The Standard, New Rochelle’s newest luxury development! Located in

the heart of Downtown New Rochelle, The Standard is only two blocks from the train station and directly across from New Roc City. The building consists of 111 units and features over 1,000 SF of ground floor retail space on site. Some of our amenities include: a rooftop terrace, a media lounge with a fireplace & kitchen, a private outdoor patio, a pet grooming station, an interactive fitness center, a private yoga studio, a gaming entertainment room, and a multi-sport golf simulator.

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Centre at Huguenot will be the most exceptional

Centre at Huguenot

apartment project in all of Southern Westchester at completion! Opening in the Spring of 2022, Centre at Huguenot will feature 285 luxury apartments located only 2 blocks away from the New Rochelle train station. In addition to over 230,000 SF of luxury residences, there will also be 1,000 SF of ground floor retail space, and a multilevel parking structure on site. In addition to sweeping views and brand new construction, Centre at Huguenot will feature a premium amenity package that includes: 24-hour concierge, an indoor pool, a high-end fitness center, a resident lounge, a game room with multi-sport simulator, co-working space, bike storage, a pet grooming station, an outdoor terrace with fire pits, and many more!

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Iona College bucks the trend and grows enrollment 15% amid pandemic

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uilding upon the momentum of being named one of the nation’s top colleges, delivering a transformative experience for the best value, Iona College recently announced that new student enrollment increased 15 percent year-over-year for 2020-21.

Such a strong performance is nearly unprecedented given the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, especially among private and Catholic institutions throughout the region, where many experienced significant enrollment declines this fall.

“Our enrollment growth is a testament to the extraordinary effort of the entire Iona community and the value that prospective students and families see in an Iona education,” said Kevin O’Sullivan, senior vice president for Enrollment and Student Affairs. “We are so excited to welcome the Iona College Class of 2024 to the Gael community.

This is a tremendously talented class.

We look forward to all that they will accomplish both on campus and beyond as they ‘Learn Outside the Lines’ at Iona.”

Nakayla Thomas, a Business major in the Honors Program and a member of Iona’s NCAA Division I women’s soccer team, said she knew Iona was the right fit after visiting campus for the first time in February. Now as a student, she said the new facilities, especially the study rooms in the new LaPenta School of Business, have been great places to get work done. She and her teammates have enjoyed being able to practice again, working hard toward a common goal as they hope for a spring season.

“After my visit, I knew I wanted to be at Iona. Iona just felt like it was a place that could be home,” said Thomas, a graduate of The Taft School in Watertown, Conn. “While visiting, I had the opportunity to sit in on a business class, and I really enjoyed the small classroom and having the opportunity to engage with my professor and classmates in some great discussions.”

QUALITY, VALUE & OPPORTUNITY

Among its many accolades, Iona College ranks in prestigious national lists including, but not limited to, U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Colleges,” The Princeton Review’s “Best Business Schools,” Money.com’s “Most Transformative Colleges,” and Colleges of

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Iona College senior Eddie Maffia, a resident assistant from New Rochelle, welcomes students to campus as they started the fall semester in August.

(Photo credit: Ben Hider.)

Distinction’s Best for Business, Education, Career Development and Equity & Inclusion. Iona also ranks in the top six percent of all 4,500 colleges and universities nationwide based on its longterm return on investment, according to a report, A First Try at ROI: Ranking 4,500 Colleges, released by Georgetown University’s Center on Education and the Workforce (CEW).

“We are pleased with the recognition and industry endorsements, as they serve as an affirmation of what we’ve known at Iona for a long time – that Iona offers an affordable, outstanding education that leads to significant employment and graduate school opportunities, which facilitate upward social mobility for all students,” said O’Sullivan. “Inspired by Saint Columba, Blessed Edmund Rice and the Congregation of Christian Brothers, Iona is built upon a legacy of opportunity, inclusion and the liberating power of education.”

INNOVATION & LEADERSHIP

With a focus on pedagogical and curricular innovation, Iona not only revamped many of its traditional course offerings, but also launched several new degrees this fall.

Iona’s new bachelor’s degree program in Nursing offers both a traditional four-year program and an accelerated second-degree program.

The Nursing degree adds to Iona’s already vibrant health sciences offerings, including Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology & Audi- ology, and Marriage & Family Therapy. Iona this year also welcomed its first cohort of students for the direct-entry BA/MA dual degree in Speech-Language Pathology, which is tailored for students intent on pursuing a career in the field.

The Hynes Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation, meanwhile, expanded to launch its first two dynamic new majors – a BA in Entrepreneurial Leadership and a BBA in Entrepreneurship. Also new to the Hynes Institute is an online advanced certificate in Entrepreneurship & Innovation.

New buildings and facilities, completely renovated classrooms and simulation labs, and comprehensive technology and equipment upgrades have also been a critical component of Iona’s success. The College recently completed a $38 million renovation of its renowned LaPenta School of Business, just months after cutting the ribbon on the new

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Hynes Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation and the dramatically upgraded Hynes Athletics Center.

Meanwhile, as COVID-19 forced many other colleges and universities to shift entirely to virtual platforms, Iona worked diligently to prepare for a safe and successful return to campus. Proactive planning and innovative testing, monitoring and other safety policies enabled Iona to move up the start of the fall semester to August 10, allowing for the full conclusion of classes and finals by Thanksgiving.

TALENT, SERVICE & STUDENT SUCCESS

For the incoming freshman class at Iona, the numbers not only improved, but so did the academic profile. The average incoming GPA rose to 3.4, up from 3.2 last year. Additionally, Iona saw significant growth in its Honors Program, where the average incoming GPA was just under 4.0. This was also the first enrollment cycle in which Iona was a “test optional” institution, furthering its commitment to a holistic review process as opposed to relying on standardized SAT or ACT scores.

To learn more about Iona College, please visit iona.edu or call 1-800-231IONA.

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LEARN OUTSIDE THE LINES

Where are you going?

The known path, or your own path?

Iona College is where your story starts.

Where you’ll be given the means to dream and find meaning in your dreams.

To follow your heart and your head.

To serve while you learn and learn while you serve.

To fight the good fight.

To own your path.

Because sometimes you have to go out of your way, to find your way.

So, where are you going?

Iona College.

Learn outside the lines.

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The Sky’s The Limit

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WATERMARKPOINTE ENTERS FINAL PHASE OF SALES

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condominium community is set in a spectacular waterfront location with panoramic views of the majestic Long Island Sound.

Construction crews are working on the final finishes of the 14-acre gated beachfront community.

The property, consisting of nine individual buildings with stylish amenities including a waterfront clubhouse, fitness center and outdoor heated pool are in full swing. Sixty-five residences have been sold and on any given day the picturesque beaches and breezy terraces are busy with homeowners taking full advantage of the outdoor amenities of their new resort lifestyle.

WatermarkPointe’s bright and airy residences range in size from 2,400 to 2,700 square feet, with two distinctive three-bedroom layouts. Contemporary floor plans are open-flow with striking great rooms, where soaring glass walls lead to 30foot terraces featuring breathtaking Sound-front views. The lushly landscaped site also boasts modern sculptures, a shoreline promenade with walking paths and a tranquil green.

“We are overwhelmed with the market’s response to WatermarkPointe as it has proven to be the ideal location for those seeking a quiet suburban lifestyle with all of the benefits of a large city,” said Jerrold G. Bermingham, executive vice president at National Realty & Development Corp., builder of the project. “WatermarkPointe is a special place not only because of its surrounding beauty, but because we were so fortunate to be able to create exquisite spaces and a lifestyle that fits that beauty.”

Only a few residences remain at this breathtaking resort property. To learn more register at watermarkpointe.com or call the sales office at (914) 235-5800 to schedule an appointment and tour the community. The WatermarkPointe sales office is located at 698 Davenport Avenue in New Rochelle.

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A NEW PORTFOLIO OF LUXURY RENTAL COMMUNITIES OPENS IN NEW ROCHELLE

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n the heart of downtown New Rochelle exists a new portfolio of luxury rental communities created by local developer ELD Properties. A total of four individual rental communities transformed an entire neighborhood branded the Burling Triangle.

It features brand new sidewalks and streetscapes, upgraded landscaping and an ideal location by the Metro-North Train Station and Montefiore Hospital in the city’s downtown just 28 minutes from New York City.

“We built and operate a new diverse portfolio of apartments in a highly desirable location with multiple transportation options,” said CEO Anthony Hammel of ELD Properties.

“Each development was intentionally designed, built and is managed to attract potential renters of varying stages of life,” says Hammel. All fac-

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served for higher-priced high rises.

The open-floor plans include high ceilings, gourmet kitchens, custom walk-in closets, rain-fall showers, inunit washer/dryers and smart technological features. The friendlier prices appeal to young professionals.

Young families and those seeking additional space for at-home offices will gravitate to the large footprints offered at the Hammel I and II located at 32 and 48 Burling Lane. The traditionally designed buildings boast two pet parks, a fitness center and lounge.

The one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments deliver increased square footage, larger windows, nicer finishes and more attractive prices than comparable rentals in the city. 914/ Westchester magazine described it best, “Much like a boutique hotel with all of the comforts of home.”

tors related to design, amenities and finishes of the mid-rise building were driven by extensive market research.

For example, properties targeting a younger audience are more contemporary in design. Properties targeting a more mature market have larger footprints and are traditionally enhanced in appearance. The result is a robust portfolio that appeals to a broader range of potential consumers than any single offer in the market.

Recently completed NewRo Studios located at 11 Burling Lane, offer over-sized finely appointed studio apartments. The polished industrial design and features are reminiscent of something one would expect to see in Chelsea NYC. The stately brick exterior incorporates custom murals commissioned by local artists. It boasts amenities traditionally re-

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32 and 48 Burling Lane

In all, the Burling Triangle offers a variety of housing options in an ideal location. The apartments provide more space, finer finishes and friendlier price points just 28 minutes from the Big Apple.

More information is available online at NewRochelleApartments.com.

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