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New York's First And Only Outlet Center Offers A Modern Take On Discount Shopping

EMPIRE OUTLETS: NEW YORK’S FIRST AND ONLY OUTLET CENTER OFFERS A MODERN TAKE ON DISCOUNT SHOPPING

Thousands Flock to Staten Island’s North Shore to Celebrate the Grand Opening 

Last night, thousands of New Yorkers, state and city officials, and business leaders celebrated the grand opening of Empire Outlets. New York City’s first-ever outlet center. Empire Outlets’ unique combination of high-quality retail outlets, green public open spaces, dynamic art installations, and world-class dining embody the future of the New York City shopping experience.

Starting today, visitors to Empire Outlets will be treated to outlet-priced merchandise in a modern, airy, light-filled setting designed by the world-renowned SHoP Architects. Across 340,000 square feet, Empire Outlets boasts scores of designer stores including the Banana Republic, Brooks Brothers, Columbia Sporting Goods, Gap Factory, H&M, Jockey, Nike Factory, and Old Navy among many others. Additional retailers, including Nordstrom Rack, American Eagle Outfitters, Crocs and more will open their stores throughout the spring and summer. Later this summer, a 40,000-square-foot food and beverage deck with unmatched sweeping views of Manhattan, will open with dozens of food concepts including MRKTPL, Staten Island’s first-ever artisanal food hall.

“The opening of Empire Outlets is a historic day for Staten Island and for BFC Partners,” said Donald Capoccia and Joseph Ferrara, Principals of BFC Partners, developers of the property. “We set out to revolutionize the shopping experience in New York City and we are proud to have successfully created a unique and unforgettable shopping destination for New Yorkers and visitors from around the world.”

“We are so pleased to welcome the opening of Empire Outlets to the St. George waterfront. With so much to see, do and discover across Staten Island, we hope the opening will not only encourage visitors and New Yorkers to shop and dine at St. George’s newest destination, but also explore more of the diverse cultural, recreational and culinary opportunities readily available across this remarkable community,” said Fred Dixon, NYC & Company’s President and CEO.

Empire Outlets, which, in collaboration with NYC and Co., is being marketed to visitors from around the world and is expected to become a premier shopping destination, is revitalizing Staten Island’s North Shore and uplifting local businesses. Visitors can access Empire Outlets as they depart the free Staten Island Ferry which provides service 24/7 at the St. George Ferry Terminal, as the outlet center is located mere steps away from the terminal. It is centrally located near iconic Staten Island attractions like the Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden, the St. George Theatre and Richmond County Bank Ballpark. Empire Outlets will also feature a 1,250-spaceparking garage, connecting commuters from Staten Island to Manhattan.

“The grand opening of Empire Outlets means thousands of local jobs and millions of tourists from near and far flooding to Staten Island every year. For years I have advocated for the development of these outlets and requested that the Federal Transit Administration expedite the development’s application. I’m proud and excited to see the project reach completion and I look forward to the prosperity it brings to the North Shore of Staten Island and the rest of the city,” said U.S. Senator Charles Schumer.

“Empire Outlets will be a game-changer for the North Shore of Staten Island and is part of our regionalized economic development strategy to support world-class attractions across New York State,” said Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul. “Recognizing the importance of this outlet center to the New York City region and the pride it will bring, we invested state funding to make it a reality while incorporating resiliency into the design of this incredible structure. This project will provide new retail and dining options, hundreds of new jobs, and will also serve as a major driver of tourism for the Island.”

“The opening of Empire Outlets is a testament to the significant investments being made on Staten Island,” said Vicki Been, Deputy Mayor of Housing and Economic Development. “The Outlets will serve as a premier shopping destination for both residents and visitors, with millions of people expected to shop there every year. The City worked hard to bring this project to fruition, and we look forward to it becoming a central attraction in the community for generations to come.”

“We’re excited to open Empire Outlets, New York City’s first-ever outlet mall and the newest addition to the North Shore’s vibrant commercial district,” said James Patchett, NYCEDC President and CEO. “This first-rate shopping center will create nearly 2,000 jobs and deliver a variety of benefits and amenities to the surrounding community. We thank our local elected officials, community stakeholders and development partners for their support and collaboration to deliver this transformational project.”

“The Empire Outlets is the first large domino to fall in what hopefully will be a reclaiming and revitalization of a huge swath of Staten Island’s waterfront. It will lead to further investment, big and small, from the private sector and government, all while being an exciting tourist attraction that finally gets tourists off the Staten Island Ferry and into our community. It will help us show folks we are the Unexpected Borough,” said Staten Island Borough President James Oddo.

“I am so excited to see the Empire Outlets project finally come to fruition. This is the economic spark plug that the North Shore has needed for some time and I look forward to the jobs and shopping opportunities it will bring to this community. I commend BFC for ensuring that Staten Islanders can be proud of this project and call it their own,” said Senator Diane Savino.

“The opening of the Empire Outlets is a wonderful economic and social development for our North Shore waterfront. Staten Island community members will benefit from the hundreds of new job opportunities and get to enjoy the beautification of the St. George community. I am grateful to the hard-working laborers that remained dedicated to making this project come together,” said Assemblyman Charles D. Fall.

“This is an exciting, transformational chapter in our history. Today we celebrate the opening of 340,000 square feet of retail space – and so much more. We celebrate the completion of a vision that will help us realize new waterfront access and our economic potential for future generations. I thank all whose leadership and long-term vision for Staten Island have made this day possible,” said Councilmember Deborah Rose.

*Priyanka Chopra Jonas & Nick Jonas have a fairytale moment at Cannes !*

Priyanka Chopra Jonas is bringing old world Hollywood glamour on the red carpet like never before during her visit to the Cannes Film Festival. She was joined by husband Nick Jonas as the power couple made quite an impact on the red carpet.
Dressed in a pristine white layered tulle gown from the studios of Georges Hobeika, Priyanka accentuated her look with a diamond necklace and earrings by Chopard. She sashayed down the red carpet, hand-in-hand, with her husband Nick who matched his lady love in ivory, making for the perfect fairytale moment.

Later that night, the power couple hosted a special Chopard party celebrating a night of cinema & fashion. Priyanka was wearing a metallic black sexy gown with a high slit and plunging neckline, while Nick wore a bronze double breasted suit.
The party that the couple hosted for the Luxury Swiss jewellery and watchmaker Chopard, was attended by the the biggest supermodels, singers and actors.
Priyanka Chopra Jonas’ rendezvous with the French Riviera seemed to be straight out of a fairytale and we can’t wait to see what’s next !

“India’s Most Wanted”Boy in Delhi

Actor Arjun Kapoor and film director Raj Kumar Gupta promoted their upcoming movie India’s Most Wanted. The event was held at Le Meridien, New Delhi. The movie will be released on 24th May 2019.
 India’s Most Wanted is an action thriller based on tracking a terrorist in a secret mission and arresting him without firing bullets. It is directed by Raj Kumar Gupta and produced by Fox Star Studios.
” This is one of the most mature roles that I have played till date. It’s based on true events and brings along a responsibility to play my characterPrabhat in the keenest manner. He’s a sincere and honest person, a very interesting character to play.” Shares Arjun Kapoor with the Media.
 
Director Raj Kumar Gupta said ” I have thoroughly researched for this film and came across various realities that bring forth facts about our unsung heroes. This collaboration with Arjun Kapoor has been really fruitful as he has sincerely and responsibly worked to portray the script. “

The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL),

The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), South Asia’s largest hospitality company, today announced a strategic partnership with Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund, GIC for an investment Platform to the tune of Rs. 4000 crores or USD 600 million over a period of three years. This Platform will be used to acquire fully operational hotels in the Luxury, Upper Upscale and Upscale segments in India.

This Platform will look at potential hotel assets primarily located in key lodging markets in India.

Key highlights of the Platform for IHCL are:

  • IHCL will be able to pursue acquisitions in an asset-light format, with the equity contribution from IHCL at 30% and the balance 70% contributed by GIC.
  • Each acquisition is intended to be in a separate SPV with its own funding.
  • The hotels acquired will be managed by IHCL under its various brands and complement the company’s current growth aspirations via Management Contracts.

About The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL)

The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) and its subsidiaries bring together a group of brands and businesses that offer a fusion of warm Indian hospitality and world-class service. These include Taj – the hallmark of iconic hospitality, SeleQtions, a named collection of hotels, Vivanta, sophisticated upscale hotels and Ginger which is revolutionizing the lean luxe segment.

Diljit Dosanjh Launches 1st Look Poster of His Upcoming Punjabi Film SHADAA!!

Diljit Dosanjh Launches Poster of His Upcoming Punjabi Film SHADAA
 
Diljit Dosanjh & Neeru Bajwa took to their Social Media accounts and launched the first look poster of their highly anticipated and eagerly awaited film SHADA!!  This film will see the coming together of this iconic Jatt & Juliet Jodi after a gap of 4 years!!  The last time they starred together was in Sardaarji in 2015. The first look poster of Shadaa surprises by taking Diljit Dosanjh’s fascination with international superstar Kylie Jenner to the next level, we see our simple Desi Punjabi Shadaa holding a plastic doll named “Kylie” and their child “Sadda Munda.”  Seeing this fun and quirky poster was a pleasant and refreshing surprise as all eyes are expecting to see a poster of the blockbuster Jodi together, but seeing Diljit with Kylie has raised the anticipation levels further and changed all expectations for this film, especially with the fun and cheeky tag line “Kutta Hove Jeeda Vyah Krave!” 
 
Shadaa is written and directed by Jagdeep Sidhu, the director of the romantic blockbuster Qismat and writer of the blockbuster Nikka Zaildar series, produced by Atul Bhalla & Amit Bhalla of A&A Advisors who previously produced the mega-blockbuster Carry on Jatta 2 and the superhit Vadhayiyaan Ji Vadhayiyaan and Anurag Singh, Aman Gill & Pawan Gill of Brat Films.  Aman Gill has produced such films Udta Punjab amongst others and Anurag Singh is the director of the super hit Hindi film Kesari starring Akshay Kumar and the Punjabi blockbusters Jatt & Juliet 1 & 2 and the national award-winning Punjab 1984!!  The 35 days countdown begins.

*International Fashion Icon Priyanka Chopra Jonas attends the Chopard Love Dinner at Cannes !*

After bringing old-world Hollywood glamour to the Cannes Film Festival last night, Priyanka Chopra Jonas now steps off the red carpet for an exclusive Love themed dinner, hosted by Chopard.
Luxury Swiss jewelry and watchmaker Chopard hosts its annual themed soiree with a star-studded guest list, from the biggest supermodels, singers, and actors.
Priyanka attended the exclusive party held at 730 Avenue Georges Pompidou tonight to celebrate the film festival and indulge in a night of luxury.
She stunned in a Lavender dress with mermaid textured skirt and a sequined layer underneath giving her classic best with expensive diamond jewelry as the dress code for the evening is “black tie, diamonds and a touch of love.”