NYC Greeters Fight Stereotypes at Penn Station
Yael Leon and Ruth Burgher, New York City official greeters, aim to dispel the view that New Yorkers are cold. They guide travelers through Penn Station, tallying nearly two thousand questions in a three hour shift and escorting visitors to restrooms while spreading a friendly image.
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NYC greeters route visitors to top Midtown sights
Twenty New York City greeters hired by two business groups work in nine Midtown tourist hubs such as the Empire State Building and Grand Central Station. They handle over a million questions yearly, mostly about locations, restrooms, and major landmarks, speaking English, German, French, Japanese, Spanish and Italian at |9 per hour.
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Harriman settlement ends heirs’ suit over investments
Pamela Harriman and the heirs of Averell Harriman reached a mutual redistribution of assets to resolve disputes over alleged $30 million losses from bad investments. The one page statement said litigation against Harriman’s widow ends, with joint actions planned against other parties. Specific terms remain confidential.
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Roy L. Reardon
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Paul Warnke
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