Monday, April 20, 2015
City Island News BX: Soccer
City Island News BX: Soccer: Portland Timbers Edge NYCFC on Late Goal By Howard Goldin BRONX, NEW YORK, APRIL 20- On Sunday night, NYCFC hosted its second g...
Soccer
Portland Timbers Edge NYCFC on Late Goal
By Howard Goldin
BRONX, NEW YORK, APRIL 20- On Sunday night, NYCFC hosted its second game at Yankee Stadium within four days as the Portland Timbers travelled nearly 3,000 miles for the first of five road matches in a six week period. Portland and NYC were meeting for the first time, but the Timbers played in New York City 40 years ago. On July 16, 1975, Portland defeated the NY Cosmos, 2‐1, in a NASL game at Randall’s Island. The legendary Pele scored the lone goal for the Cosmos.
NYC was short‐handed (pun intended) as Spanish international star and New York City native Jason Hernandez among others were out with injuries suffered in their previous match, Villa with a hamstring strain and Hernandez with a calf strain.
In addition to the above two starters, Mix Diskerud, who missed the previous match due to playing with the USMNT against Mexico, injured his ankle earlier on Sunday. NYC coach Jason Kreis commented, “We’re really unlucky; five players were unable to play today; that’s a lot.”
Mix downplayed the importance of the injuries as a factor in the loss, “They [substitute players] came and did a great job.” He felt their gaining game experience is beneficial to the club because “we’re going to need them.” Goalie Josh Saunders agreed, “We have a lot of quality players. We can absorb those losses.”
The match was scoreless until the 79th minute when Dairon Asprilla scored the only goal of the game. It was the first MLS goal for the rookie from Colombia, who signed with Portland in December. The Timbers since 2013 have shown remarkable ability to bounce back after suffering a loss. This was their eighth win after losing. In that period they have three draws and have only lost two straight twice.
Despite it being the fifth consecutive NYCFC match without a win and their third straight game being deprived of points by a late goal, the NYC coach and players spoke very positively of their club’s play. Kreis remarked, “I’m actually very encouraged by our performances in the last two matches. Morale was especially high and that’s encouraging...Right now, the results aren’t going the way we like, but the performances are. We need to look at the positives and build on that.”
Each of the players, who spoke with the media after the contest, spoke similarly. Veteran goalie Josh Saunders, a native of Oregon, who spent several seasons with the Timbers, said, “I think we can walk out of here with our heads held high. I thought our defense played well. They [Timbers] had limited chances. If we keep doing good things, good things are going to happen.” The facts bore out the points he made. NYC had 21 shots on goal while Portland had only 12. The other stats such as number of passes, passing accuracy, duels won and possession of the ball were close, but not connected to a losing contest.
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Thursday, April 16, 2015
City Island News BX: Health Centers Fill Metro Center
City Island News BX: Health Centers Fill Metro Center: Health Centers Fill Metro Center BRONX, NEW YORK, APRIL 16- Simone Development Companies announced that Affinity Health Plan, a lead...
Health Centers Fill Metro Center
Health Centers Fill Metro Center
BRONX, NEW YORK, APRIL 16- Simone Development Companies announced that Affinity Health Plan, a leading managed care organization serving more than 267,000 members in the New York metro area, and Fresenius Medical Care North America, a premier health care company focused on delivering quality care to people with renal and other chronic conditions, have taken additional space at Simone's new Metro Center Atrium mixed-use complex in the Bronx, bringing the brand new facility to full occupancy.
Metro Center Atrium is a new 370,000-square-foot office/retail/hotel complex at Simone's 42-acre, multi-building Hutchinson Metro Center campus. Retail tenants include LA Fitness, Applebee’s, Duncan Donuts and a Children’s Corner day care center. Just one 2,000 sf retail space remains available at the property, which is also home to the Bronx’s only Marriott hotel. The new building is located less than a mile from five major hospitals, making it an ideal location for medical practices and healthcare companies.
Metro Center Atrium is a new 370,000-square-foot office/retail/hotel complex at Simone's 42-acre, multi-building Hutchinson Metro Center campus. Retail tenants include LA Fitness, Applebee’s, Duncan Donuts and a Children’s Corner day care center. Just one 2,000 sf retail space remains available at the property, which is also home to the Bronx’s only Marriott hotel. The new building is located less than a mile from five major hospitals, making it an ideal location for medical practices and healthcare companies.
Affinity leased 95,954 sq. ft. at the Metro Center Atrium back in July, consisting of the entire 3rd floor, a portion of the 2nd floor and a portion of the 1st floor for their new headquarters,relocating from 2,500 Halsey Street in the Bronx. In January they expanded into an additional 6,553 sq. ft. on the second floor and last week they signed for another 2,000 sq. ft. of warehouse storage space on the Hutch Metro Center campus.
Fresenius Medical Care Northeast originally signed a lease for approximately 17,105 sq. ft. of space on the ground floor of the Atrium for a dialysis center. They signed a lease for an additional 4,000 sq. ft. on the second floor for the opening of a Home Training Center for Dialysis Patients that instructs patients on how to administer dialysis treatments in the privacy of their own homes.
Other healthcare tenants leasing space at the complex include Montefiore Medical Center, Calvary Hospital, Hanger Prosthetics, Parkchester Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and Ophthalmologist Dr. Eric Wolf.
“We are thrilled to announce these lease transaction that now bring the Metro Center Atrium office portion to full occupancy,” said James D. MacDonald, vice president/director of leasing for Simone Development.
“The Metro Center Atrium is one of the most successful new commercial real estate developments in the region. This is great news for the Bronx, which is enjoying an unprecedented economic renaissance. The leasing activity that we have experienced has been phenomenal, and the Metro Center Atrium has emerged as the premier location for healthcare companies and medical practices looking for state-of-the-art space in a convenient and central location with first-class amenities.
Located within Simone Development’s highly successful Hutchinson Metro Center complex in the Pelham Bay section of the Bronx, Metro Center Atrium features three floors of Class A office and medical space, as well as further retail and restaurant opportunities. The architecturally distinctive building features a spectacular glass atrium and lobby and is set in a beautifully landscaped suburban-style campus setting. Abundant parking is provided on-site with more than 1,100 spaces.
For leasing information, call (718) 518-8600. Conveniently located off the Hutchinson River Parkway, Metro Center Atrium is easily accessible to major highways, bridges and airports. Manhattan is less than 20 minutes away and Westchester County is 10 minutes away. LaGuardia, JFK, and Westchester County airports are less than 30 minutes from the site.
“The Metro Center Atrium is one of the most successful new commercial real estate developments in the region. This is great news for the Bronx, which is enjoying an unprecedented economic renaissance. The leasing activity that we have experienced has been phenomenal, and the Metro Center Atrium has emerged as the premier location for healthcare companies and medical practices looking for state-of-the-art space in a convenient and central location with first-class amenities.
Located within Simone Development’s highly successful Hutchinson Metro Center complex in the Pelham Bay section of the Bronx, Metro Center Atrium features three floors of Class A office and medical space, as well as further retail and restaurant opportunities. The architecturally distinctive building features a spectacular glass atrium and lobby and is set in a beautifully landscaped suburban-style campus setting. Abundant parking is provided on-site with more than 1,100 spaces.
For leasing information, call (718) 518-8600. Conveniently located off the Hutchinson River Parkway, Metro Center Atrium is easily accessible to major highways, bridges and airports. Manhattan is less than 20 minutes away and Westchester County is 10 minutes away. LaGuardia, JFK, and Westchester County airports are less than 30 minutes from the site.
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City Island News BX: Bridal Guide
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City Island News BX: Celebs To Be Inducted Into The Bronx Walk of Fame
City Island News BX: Celebs To Be Inducted Into The Bronx Walk of Fame: Celebs To Be Inducted Into The Bronx Walk of Fame BRONX, NEW YORK, APRIL 16- Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. announced that ...
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