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Forbes
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
This Times Square Tropical Paradise Unveils Theatrical New Menu
Tucked away from the hustle and bustle of Times Square below, The Terrace and Outdoor Gardens is a tropical oasis in the heart of New York City. Known for its stunning interiors and innovative dishes, it's a hotspot for tourists and locals alike. And, for the first time ever, the vibrant restaurant has given its menu a full overhaul. The result? A ton of theatrical flair that will evoke the senses. Located on the ninth floor of the luxurious five-star Times Square Edition, The Terrace and Outdoor Gardens transports diners to a tranquil paradise. Helmed by Michelin-starred Chef John Fraser, the new menu features seasonal favorites along with reinvented classics that give a fresh perspective on traditional French and American cuisine. 'The new Spring menu was inspired by the rhythm of the season itself — its sense of renewal, brightness and delicate abundance. The menu is a celebration of ingredients at their peak, designed to feel both elegant and alive,' said Chef Fraser. According to Fraser, the restaurant's interior, which is outfitted with towering trees, ambient lanterns and rugged wooden furnishings, serves as both muse and mirror to the menu. 'Its palette of soft greens and natural textures, combined with filtered sunlight and florals, evokes the feeling of dining within a landscape. We designed the dishes to echo that — vibrant, tactile, and grounded in nature,' he explained. 'You'll see edible flowers, herbaceous oils, and compositions that feel almost botanical in their arrangement,' While the previous menu emphasized symmetry and formality, Fraser said that the Spring menu leans into spontaneity and softness. 'There's a sense of looseness in the plating, allowing ingredients to breathe and unfold visually,' he noted. 'The presentation is more organic, more seasonal in spirit, and more connected to the story we're telling now,' Standout entrées include Spring Lamb Ravioli, complete with minted ricotta and fresh peas and garnished with edible flowers. The bold Aphrodite's Cup cocktail is a refreshing wine berry sorbet with pierre ferrand, mommmenpop grapefruit sparkling rosé and pomegranate seeds. For dessert, the eye-catching Frozen S'mores amps up the theatrics. It comes out smoked with a cloud puff, and is torched tableside for an Instagram-able moment. 'We think of theater as an extension of storytelling—not spectacle for spectacle's sake. We all know that we eat with our eyes before our stomach and we really wanted to elevate the visual experience,' Fraser explained. 'Just as we eat with our eyes before our mouths, we aim to elevate the visual experience in a way that deepens the flavor. For example, a smoked cloche may lift to reveal our version of s'mores. It's a moment, but it always leads back to flavor.' The Terrace and Outdoor Gardens dinner menu is available to enjoy daily at Times Square Edition from 5pm through 9:30pm.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
CPP & Beacon Communities Announce Acquisition of Brewery Square Apartments in New Haven, Connecticut
Former brewery turned apartment community to undergo historic rehabilitation, preserving affordability and enhancing resident experience Brewery Square Apartments NEW HAVEN, Conn., June 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CPP (Community Preservation Partners), a mission-driven affordable housing preservation developer, and Beacon Communities, one of the nation's leading affordable housing development and management companies, have announced the acquisition and planned rehabilitation of Brewery Square Apartments in New Haven, Connecticut. This is the second community for CPP in the Fair Haven neighborhood, following the recent completion of nearby Fairbank Apartments. Located at 1 Brewery Square along the Quinnipiac River, Brewery Square is a two-building, 104-unit apartment community originally constructed in 1896 as a brewery and later converted to housing in the early 1980s. With this acquisition, the team will extend affordability protections and implement significant renovations while preserving the historic character of the property. 'This acquisition allows us to increase and deepen affordability while also extending the life of a property that is deeply cherished by the community,' said John Fraser, Vice President of Development at CPP. 'We are proud to protect the historic fabric of this neighborhood while delivering modern upgrades that respond directly to resident needs.' The total development investment of approximately $43 million includes extensive renovations estimated at $112,342 per unit. Planned upgrades include all-new stainless-steel appliances, updated bathrooms, quartz countertops, new windows, refinished floors, and the installation of advanced security systems. The site will also feature enhanced landscaping, cobblestone walkways, and the adaptive reuse of the historic gatehouse into a secure indoor bike storage area — an amenity specifically requested by residents. Additionally, the renovations are expected to improve the property's energy performance by more than 15%, enhancing efficiency and reducing utility costs. "Brewery Square serves as a model for high-quality, architecturally interesting, mixed-income housing,' said Sarah Miller, Fair Haven Alder. 'We look forward to CPP and Beacon building upon and extending this legacy, preserving both affordability and quality for another generation." The renovation will transition 84 of the 104 units into the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program, with affordability levels ranging from 30% to 80% of Area Median Income (AMI), averaging just below 60%. The property's existing HAP contract, currently set to expire in 2034, will be extended by an additional 20 years, ensuring long-term affordability. Brewery Square is made up of two continuous buildings and features a unit mix of two efficiency units, 41 one-bedroom units, 55 two-bedroom units, and six three-bedroom units. The property offers ample parking with 151 total spaces split between a 107-space front lot and a 44-space rear lot. Occupancy has consistently exceeded 95%, and residents have played a key role in shaping planned improvements, particularly those that preserve the community's historic charm and enhance daily living. 'The adaptive reuse of Brewery Square Apartments will modernize and expand affordable housing options In New Haven, while breathing new life into a piece of the City's history,' said Dara Kovel, CEO, Beacon Communities. 'We're honored to bring our exceptional property management to a new community of New Haven residents. Thank you to our partners at Community Preservation Partners, who share our commitment to creating quality housing that will remain affordable for generations to come.' Brewery Square marks the fifth property for Beacon Communities in New Haven. The company currently manages Ninth Square Apartments, Edith Johnson Towers and Monterey Place, and started construction last year on The Atwater at Ninth Square, which is expected to be completed in 2026. The project leverages LIHTC 4% tax credits and tax-exempt bonds. Financing partners include NewPoint as the construction and permanent lender, KeyBank as the tax credit and EBL investor, Eversource as the state historic tax credit investor, and JPMorgan Chase as the federal historic tax credit investor. Heritage Consulting has been retained to ensure all work complies with National Park Service historic guidelines. About Community Preservation PartnersIn 2004, Community Preservation Partners was established by their parent company, WNC & Associates, a national investor in affordable housing and community renewal initiatives. Since then, CPP has successfully acquired, developed, and rehabilitated more than 15,000 affordable multifamily and senior housing units nationwide. From the very beginning, they've done things differently. As more than a consultant or an investor, CPP is a true partner in every sense. By joining leading nonprofits and strategic partners, they can provide essential social services to residents, support neighborhood initiatives and transform multifamily affordable housing communities. Creativity, Performance, and Purpose are their core values and embody everything they do. Together they define A Different Way to Home for their excellent employees, partners, and communities. To learn more, visit: About Beacon Communities Beacon Communities LLC is an owner, developer, and manager of affordable and mixed-income housing across the northeast, with nearly 19,000 apartments in eleven states. Beacon's developments include new construction, historic adaptive reuse, public housing redevelopment and the preservation of existing housing. The organization's driving passion is to create and manage well-designed, healthy homes that improve lives and enhance neighborhoods. Learn more at MEDIA CONTACTSIDEA HALLAndy VernierAndy@ Liberty Square GroupEmma Balagueremma@ A photo accompanying this announcement is available at in to access your portfolio
Global News
22-05-2025
- Health
- Global News
Number of kids who died under Ontario's care network reaches new high
A total of 134 children died under the umbrella of Ontario's care network in 2023, according to new data, the highest number since the provincial government began consolidating and tracking the figures. Internal data obtained by Global News using freedom of information laws summarizes and records the number of children who died in care, with an open social work file or a case that had closed within 12 months. Over the three years, between 2020 and 2022, an average of 118 kids were recorded to have died. The number equated to roughly one child every three days. Now, the most recent figures show the number has risen. In 2023, there were 134 deaths for children under Ontario's care network, compared to 121 in 2022, 129 in 2021 and 104 in 2021. Story continues below advertisement The Ford government began tracking the data in its current configuration in 2020. 'It is very concerning,' Ontario Liberal MPP John Fraser told Global News. 'These children are our responsibility, our government's responsibility — that's what we do when someone comes into care, what we used to call a ward of the Crown. It's our duty to make sure that they're safe.' The government data breaks down the ages of the 134 children who died and where they were in the system. Among them, it shows 37 infants aged two months to one year associated with the care network died, along with 35 teenagers and 18 toddlers. Only six of the deaths were for children actively in the care of an agency, and the vast majority — 92 — had an open child protection file. Other deaths related to children who had their child protection file closed within the past 12 months. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy The government did not respond to questions from Global News, nor did it acknowledge a request for an interview with Michael Parsa, Minister of Children, Community and Social Services. Parsa previously called similar data a 'profound tragedy' and said his government would do 'everything we can' to ensure children have support. He did not provide a timeline or target to reduce the figures. Story continues below advertisement The government has been tracking the number of children who have died over the past four years. Global News Fraser said the most concerning part of the data was the number of cases recorded where the cause of death remains unknown. In 2023, 32 per cent of recorded deaths for children associated with care were unknown. Medical deaths were the next largest cause at 25 per cent, followed by accidental at 16 per cent. While the number of unknown deaths is lower in previous years, roughly one-third of all deaths in 2020, 2021 and 2022 were listed as undetermined. 'How do we have such a high number of undetermined reasons?' Fraser said. 'That number seems really high, it's something you have to dive into and look at. You imagine that's someone's child, would that parent be satisfied with an undetermined conclusion? Well, these children, we've said their our children now as a government.' Story continues below advertisement The data captures all deaths, from accidents, suicides or homicides to medical situations. It includes times where neglect could be a factor, as well as situations like car accidents or medical episodes. The government report said that 44 per cent of the deaths in 2022 and 2023 were investigated by Ontario's chief coroner. 1:27 Ontario minister quizzed on high number of deaths for kids associated with care Irwin Elman, who worked as Ontario's advocate for children and youth before the office was dissolved in 2019, previously said tracking the data had already been difficult. 'There is a grey area of a number, but the bottom line for me, when I think about it, was the children,' he said last September. 'They're children who are being cared for, whose responsibility for their welfare was a system we created in Ontario… to make sure that they're loved, cared for, nurtured, have a good life.' Story continues below advertisement The government is in the midst of financially-focused audits of Ontario's children's aid societies. That audit is not directly related to the deaths of children in care but instead reports of waste in the sector. When it announced them, the government pointed out that the number of kids living in care has declined, but the costs have increased. The audits are pencilled in to be completed by the start of summer. Fraser suggested an all-party approach should be taken to the issue of children dying under the care network — calling on the government to collaborate and strike a committee. 'Select committees are not always the solution to everything, but it's a start, it's a beginning,' he said. 'We've had them before, and they point governments in the right direction. I think it is reasonable to say this is too much, and we need to know why this is happening.'
BBC News
17-03-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Hall of Fame member Fraser dies aged 88
Former Hibernian player, coach and Hall of Fame member John Fraser has died at the age of Edinburgh-born winger made his debut in 1954 and went on to make 275 appearances for his boyhood club, including the 1958 Scottish Cup had the unenviable task of coming into the team in place of his hero and club legend, Gordon he retired, he worked with the reserve team before holding a coaching position for over a decade with the also helped form one of the club's most successful sides in 'Turnbull's Tornadoes' with Eddie Stanton, who captained the successful side, recalled Fraser as a "terrific mentor".
CBC
28-02-2025
- Politics
- CBC
Liberals persist in Ottawa South with John Fraser's 5th straight win
Make it 13 election wins in a row for the Liberals in Ottawa South as CBC projects a return for John Fraser. The riding consists of the suburban area south of the Rideau River and Highway 417, abutting the Greenbelt at its southern border. Nearly 20 per cent of respondents to the 2021 census reported speaking neither English nor French most often at home, with more than 1,000 Arabic, Mandarin and Spanish speakers among them. Created in the early 1970s, the riding was then won five times in a row by the Progressive Conservatives. The Liberals turned it in 1987 under Dalton James McGuinty, father of former premier and area MPP Dalton McGuinty. Fraser has been its Liberal MPP since 2013. Before his election, Fraser managed local businesses, volunteered in and campaigned for local hospitals, and coached football. Five candidates ran for the seat.
