Postings: REBNY By the Numbers
By Al Barbarino January 24, 2014 12:00 pm
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A jubilance not seen in years permeated the Real Estate Board of New York’s 118th banquet following a year characterized by several major victories for the industry, soaring rents and widespread development across the city. The politician-studded crowd at the Hilton included Governor Andrew Cuomo and new Mayor Bill de Blasio, along with a consortium of new faces in city government. All were treated to a REBNY banquet that once again boasted the feel, charm and spirit of the boom era’s glory days. Below are some facts and tidbits:
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Headcount: 2,300
Cocktail event attendance: 450
Previous REBNY banquets: 117
Menu: beef steak, boiled potatoes, salad, mixed veggies, chocolate cake
Table service: a few bottles of red,
Cost of attendance: $1,000 per ticket
Biggest photo opportunity: Governor Cuomo and Mayor de Blasio with Leslie Wohlman Himmel
Notable public officials and politicians (14): Mr. Cuomo, Mr. de Blasio, New York City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito, NYC Comptroller Scott Stringer |
REBNY award winners: 6
Shortest award acceptance speech: Ken Fisher
Longest award acceptance speech:
Topic of this year’s video presentation: sustainability
Year REBNY was created: 1896
Year of first banquet: 1897
Blessing: Reverend Johnny Ray Youngblood of Mount Pisgah Baptist Church in Bedford-Stuyvesant offered opening prayers. |
