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Con Ed Adds New Gas Conversion Zones

May 9th, 2014 by

Last June, Consolidated Edison expanded its oil-to-gas conversion zones in Manhattan and the Bronx. This summer Con Ed has identified an additional 17 Area Growth Zones for expansion of its natural gas infrastructure in 2015. Buildings located within these zones...

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RAND on the Roll Wraps Up

May 2nd, 2014 by

Last week the RAND on the Roll intramural bowling league at Frames lanes in the Port Authority Bus Terminal wrapped up its 2013-2014 season with a stunning reversal of fortunes at the top. Following the fall season, the X-Men: Strykers...

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See Your Building in a New Light

January 17th, 2014 by

When inspecting a building for defective conditions, the saying “there’s more than meets the eye” is particularly true. That’s because a number of potential problems that could threaten your property aren’t always visible, such as water that penetrates under roofing...

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RAND’s Holiday Cruise

December 23rd, 2013 by

With New York City as our backdrop, RAND celebrated our annual holiday party aboard the Cornucopia Destiny, which embarked from Chelsea Piers two Friday nights ago. As the party boat sailed around round the tip of Manhattan and back, we...

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RAND on the Bleeding Edge

December 17th, 2013 by

On #GivingTuesday (Dec. 3), RAND got into the spirit of giving by opening our doors—and our veins—by hosting our very first blood drive. Our multipurpose room was pushed to its maximum capacity as the American Red Cross crew set up...

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NYU’s Diversity Breakfast

December 12th, 2013 by

Recently my RAND colleague Malik Ranger and I had the pleasure of participating in the Diversity Breakfast hosted by New York University’s Diversity Internship & Career Preparation program. The program seeks to assist NYU’s sophomores and juniors with networking skills...

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Living Landmarks at The Plaza

December 9th, 2013 by

Recently my husband (and RAND Project Engineer) Samuel and I had the honor of attending the New York Landmarks Conservancy's 20th Living Landmarks Celebration—fittingly enough at a New York City Landmark. The New York Landmarks Conservancy is the preeminent organization...

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It’s #GivingTuesday!

December 3rd, 2013 by

You braved the crowds on Black Friday, supported your local community on Small Business Saturday, and caught the last wave of deals on Cyber Monday. Now it’s time to kick off the season of giving with #GivingTuesday. Spearheaded by New...

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New DOB Requirement for Inspecting Balcony Railings

October 30th, 2013 by

In July, a 35-year-old woman fell to her death from her 17th floor apartment balcony on the Upper East Side when the railing she was leaning against gave way. The tragedy has led to a closer look at the safety...

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