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For over 50 years, Mack-Cali has worked not only to develop superior commercial real estate, but also to assist in developing the communities where our properties are located.
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Morris County Economic Development Corporation chapter meeting focuses on the future. |
On April 23, 2009, Mack-Cali hosted a chapter meeting for fellow members of the Morris County Economic Development Corporation at One Sylvan Way, Mack-Cali Business Campus, Parsippany, NJ. Deena Cybulski, assistant director of the Morris County Department of Transportation, discussed what the Economic Recovery and Reinvestment Act (2009) means for Morris County's transportation infrastructure. She was followed by Parsippany Mayor Michael M. Luther, who highlighted economic development activity and planned projects within Parsippany.
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Jersey City children explore through the Joint Activities Program. |
Mack-Cali proudly supports the Jersey City Joint Activities Program which provides students in grades five and six opportunities to interact with children of diverse cultures in ways that create awareness of and appreciation for the natural environment. Since it began in 1980, the program has served over 28,000 children.
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A new season for the Peregrine falcons at 101 Hudson Street in Jersey City. |
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Biologists returned to the roof of 101 Hudson Street in Jersey City on March 10, 2009, to install the camera inside the new nestbox and reactivate the webcam. Since 2001 biologists from the New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife have chronicled the nesting behavior and activity of Peregrine falcons and their chicks atop this 42-story waterfront office tower.
To learn more about Peregrine falcons click here.
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Sports programs teach children lessons for on and off the court. |
Mack-Cali proudly sponsors many local youth sports programs within our property portfolio. This winter, Mack-Cali sponsored four second grade basketball teams from Morris Plains, NJ. The co-ed teams worked on their ball handling skills and competed in friendly round-robin games, where everyone wins!
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Mack-Cali among New Jersey's fifty fastest growing companies. |
From left to right: Thomas Angell of Rothstein Kass; Nicole Bearce Albano of Lowenstein Sandler PC; Mitchell E. Hersh, president and CEO of Mack-Cali Realty Corporation; and Michael Nardo of PNC Financial Services Group. |
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Mack-Cali has been selected by NJBIZ as one of "New Jersey's Fifty Fastest Growing Companies" for 2008. The program honors the state's 50 fastest growing companies based on revenue growth from 2005-2007. The award, accepted by Mack-Cali President and Chief Executive Officer Mitchell E. Hersh, was presented at the NJBIZ awards dinner on November 16, 2008. |
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Food drive benefits the Community FoodBank of New Jersey. |
| In November, Mack-Cali tenants at 343 Thornall Street in Edison, NJ, contributed nonperishable food items to benefit the Community FoodBank of New Jersey, whose mission is to alleviate the direct effects of hunger and poverty in the state. Special thanks to the staff at Crossing Media for its large contribution to the drive. |
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Energy Star distinction is awarded to two Mack-Cali Business Campus buildings. |
Mack-Cali's 4 Gatehall Drive and 8 Campus Drive, located at the Mack-Cali Business Campus in Parsippany, NJ, have earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) prestigious Energy Star, the national symbol for superior energy efficiency and environmental protection.
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Mack-Cali building wins TOBY award. |
Recently, Mack-Cali's Soundview Plaza, 1266 Main Street in Stamford, CT, was awarded The Office Building Year (TOBY) award from the Southern Connecticut Chapter of the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA). TOBY awards are based on excellence in office building management. Congratulations to the winning property management team!
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Shown from l-r , Tom Baran, property manager; Nancy Rivera, senior administrative assistant; Robert Ostaszewski, building engineer; Bill Rifkin, director of property management; Dean Cingolani, first vice president of property management; Lou Amalfitano, leasing director; Jim Bell, vice president of property management; Danielle Rollins, leasing associate; and Aprill Harrington, leasing assistant. |
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Mack-Cali/White Plains 5K Road Race! |
| The annual Mack-Cali/White Plains 5K Road Race to benefit the White Plains Hospital Center was held on September 28 through downtown White Plains, NY. A total of 286 participants took part in the youth races, 1-mile fun walk, 5K, and 10K races. Thank you to all who participated! |
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10th Annual Canstruction Competition helps feed the hungry. |
In October, Mack-Cali again hosted New Jersey's Canstruction Charity Competition at Harborside Financial Center in Jersey City, NJ. Canstruction is a design/build charity competition to benefit The Community FoodBank of New Jersey. This year's competition was its most successful to date with over 20 tons of food and over $6,000 donated to the organization.
Title: Jack-O-Lantern
Prize: Best Structure
Built by: NK Architects
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Title: Answer the Call to End Hunger
Prize: Jurors' Favorite
Built by: Parrette Somjen
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Title: Kids CAN Measure Up
Prize: Honorable Mention
Built by: Mt. Fern United Methodist Youth Federation
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Good sports! |
Mack-Cali is proud to sponsor youth sports teams in the communities in which we operate, including this girls soccer team from the Whitpain Recreation Association in Blue Bell, PA.
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Mack-Cali Business Campus hosts Parsippany community event. |
On Saturday, September 20, over 200 people participated in the first Parsippany Troy-Hills Rotary Club 5K Road Race held at Mack-Cali Business Campus in Parsippany. The event supported both Parsippany Mayor Michael Luther's Wellness Campaign and the Rotary Foundation.
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Car show benefits The Valerie Fund Children's Centers. |
On September 14, The Valerie Fund held its first car show at Mack-Cali's 150 John F. Kennedy Parkway in Short Hills, NJ. Proceeds benefited the Valerie Fund Children's Centers, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to treating children with cancer and blood disorders. Pictured here are some of the event organizers with race car driver, Bryce Miller, and his race car.
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Preferred parking for carpoolers. |
Mack-Cali will offer preferred parking spots for carpoolers at its properties. Ask your property manager for details. Also click here for more information other carpool and transit incentives.
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Jersey City Museum's Sculpture Satellite comes to Harborside Financial Center. |
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Natural Artifice. |
From September 25 through January 27, 2009, the windows along Christopher Columbus Drive at Harborside Financial Center Plaza 4A in Jersey City, NJ will display the eye-catching, innovative work of local artist Keungsuk Kim Sexton as part of Jersey City Museum's 2008 Fall Exhibitions. Visit the museum's website for information on this and other exhibitions.
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March of Dimes motorcycle ride kicks off at Taxter Corporate Park. |
Members of the motorcycling community supported The March of Dimes' Northern Metro Division with its Bikers for Babies fundraising ride on Sunday, June 22. Starting from Mack-Cali's Taxter Corporate Park in Tarrytown, NY, 200 motorcycle riders toured 65 miles through scenic country roads and finished in Haverstraw, NY. Over $40,000 was raised.
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Four Mack-Cali buildings win awards. |
Four Mack-Cali buildings received The Office Building Year (TOBY) award from BOMA New Jersey in June. TOBY awards are based on excellence in office building management. Congratulations to all the winning property management teams!
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343 Thornall St., Edison, l-r: Lora Piatkowski, Senior Administrative Assistant; Leonard Aguirre, Engineering; Robert Wilber, Property Manager, all of Mack-Cali; and Kurt Padavano, former President, BOMA-NJ |
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101 Hudson Street, Jersey City, l-r: Robert White, Security Director, Spartan Security; Mack-Cali's Bernard Nordquist, Fire Safety Manager; John Marazzo, Vice President of Property Management; Barbara Deen, Property Manager; and Leigh Kolar, Administrative Assistant; Sean O'Neill, Chief Engineer, Larkin Services; Sterling Bell, Cleaning Project Manager, ABM; Patrick Connelly, RPA, BOMA-NJ President. |
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4 Becker Farm Road, 280 Corporate Center, Roseland, l-r: Al Corderi, Property Manager; Dawn Casale, Administrative Assistant; Gregory Tapia, Engineering; Donald Holden, Technician, all of Mack-Cali; Patrick Connelly, RPA, BOMA-NJ President. |
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23 Main Street, Holmdel (Corporate facility). |
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Mack-Cali introduces green materials and practices for tenant fit-outs. |
 Mack-Cali tenants can now "go green" on their next tenant fit-out--and help provide a healthier environment for their staff and less waste for the environment! Click here for details on Mack-Cali's environmentally friendly materials and practices.
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A winning season for Mack-Cali little league teams. |
No matter what their win/loss records were--all the Mack-Cali Little League teams had "winning" seasons with lots of fun and friends. Mack-Cali proudly supports youth sports throughout the year, with teams in communities such as Jersey City, Moorestown, Morris Plains, Paramus, and Parsippany, NJ.
Pictured here are the Marlboro Little League Cardinals--2008 World Series Champions of the 11-Year-Old AAA Division. Congratulations!
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50 Main Street has curb appeal. |
From left to right: Dan Curry, Property Manager, Westchester Financial Center; Tina Damiano, Director of Property Management, Westchester Financial Center; Anthony Ivey, Property Manager; and Jim Bell, Vice President, Property Management. |
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| The Westchester chapter of the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) has bestowed its "Best of BOMA" Award to Mack-Cali's 50 Main Street at Westchester Financial Center in downtown White Plains, N.Y. The award was presented for "Best Central Business District Curb Appeal" at BOMA's Hall of Honor Awards Dinner in May. This is the third consecutive year 50 Main Street has been honored by BOMA. Congratulations to the property management team! |
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Mack-Cali "adopts" highways. |
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Helping to keep roads clean and beautiful, Mack-Cali supports several adopt-a-highway sites, including this new one on Route 33 East in Freehold, NJ. |
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Recycling program for fluorescent light bulbs and computer components. |
In compliance with EPA regulations requiring fluorescent light bulbs and computer components to be recycled, Mack-Cali has set up a recycling program at its properties. Items are now required to be disposed of in special drums on-site that will be picked up by a recycling company.
Please click here for information on disposal and recycling of these products at Mack-Cali buildings, or contact your property manager for additional information.
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