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by Ramon B. Nuez Jr. on December 22, 2010

Google Closes on a $1.9 Billion Deal in New York City

Today Google announced that the search giant closed on a $1.9 billion deal to purchase 111 Eighth Avenue (Inland Terminal Number One). …we’re pleased to announce that we’ve closed a deal with the partnership of Taconic Investment Partners, Jamestown Properties and the New York State Common Retirement Fund to purchase 111 Eighth Avenue (also known [...]

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by Ramon B. Nuez Jr. on February 5, 2010

Using HopStop to Get Around in Your City

Hopstop is a privately held company that was established in 2005. The company is headquartered in NYC and was founded by Chinedu Echeruo. Hopstop provides a wonderful service — public transit directions. The information is free and customizable which makes it a valuable resource. Currently, Hopstop provides transit directions in — New York, Long Island, Metro North, New Jersey, Boston, Providence, [...]