The NAACP organizes a silent march of 10,000 African Americans down New York’s 5th Avenue. The march was the first of its kind in New York City and one of the first public demonstrations for civil rights in the U.S.
Energetic and entrepreneurial from the start, David Berdon launches the Firm in 1917 with his assistant—and later partner—Joseph Sandler.
The Post Office Department begins scheduled airmail service between New York and Washington, D.C. Simultaneous takeoffs are made from Washington’s Polo Grounds and Belmont Park, Long Island.
The New York Daily News, originally titled Illustrated Daily News launches and becomes first successful tabloid newspaper in the U.S.
Energetic and entrepreneurial from the start, David Berdon launches the Firm in 1917 with his assistant—and later partner—Joseph Sandler.
The NAACP organizes a silent march of 10,000 African Americans down New York’s 5th Avenue. The march was the first of its kind in New York City and one of the first public demonstrations for civil rights in the U.S.
The Post Office Department begins scheduled airmail service between New York and Washington, D.C. Simultaneous takeoffs are made from Washington’s Polo Grounds and Belmont Park, Long Island.
The New York Daily News, originally titled Illustrated Daily News launches and becomes first successful tabloid newspaper in the U.S.
David Berdon hosts members of the growing firm and their spouses at the Astor Hotel.
Yankee Stadium opens in the Bronx and is christened with the home team’s 4-1 win over the Boston Red Sox. Later that season, the Yankees go on to win their first World Series when they beat the New York Giants.
Newly formed New York Giants get more than 70,000 New Yorkers to turn out and watch the team play Red Grange and the Chicago Bears at the Polo Grounds. The successful turnout enables Tim Mara to keep the Giants in business and helps pro football’s popularity in New York.
Macy’s gives New Yorkers a special treat with the launch of its first parade on Thanksgiving morning. Named “Macy’s Christmas Parade” at the time, the parade route extends six miles, from Harlem to Herald Square, showcasing the opening of the “World’s Largest Store.”
Pounds of ticker tape greet aviator Charles Lindbergh in Lower Manhattan shortly after he completed the first ever solo transatlantic flight. Lindbergh is astounded by the presence of the four million attendees gathered to cheer him on.
The 1920s roar with economic expansion and the growing David Berdon & Co. takes office space at 277 Broadway — a future landmark building. A New York Times help-wanted ad placed by Berdon is rare among accounting firms and speaks to the dynamism of the period. With family/closely held businesses as the core of the practice Berdon expands to service retailers and the guaranteed mortgage field.
David Berdon hosts members of the growing firm and their spouses at the Astor Hotel.
Yankee Stadium opens in the Bronx and is christened with the home team’s 4-1 win over the Boston Red Sox. Later that season, the Yankees go on to win their first World Series when they beat the New York Giants.
Macy’s gives New Yorkers a special treat with the launch of its first parade on Thanksgiving morning. Named “Macy’s Christmas Parade” at the time, the parade route extends six miles, from Harlem to Herald Square, showcasing the opening of the “World’s Largest Store.”
Newly formed New York Giants get more than 70,000 New Yorkers to turn out and watch the team play Red Grange and the Chicago Bears at the Polo Grounds. The successful turnout enables Tim Mara to keep the Giants in business and helps pro football’s popularity in New York.
Pounds of ticker tape greet aviator Charles Lindbergh in Lower Manhattan shortly after he completed the first ever solo transatlantic flight. Lindbergh is astounded by the presence of the four million attendees gathered to cheer him on.
The 1920s roar with economic expansion and the growing David Berdon & Co. takes office space at 277 Broadway — a future landmark building. A New York Times help-wanted ad placed by Berdon is rare among accounting firms and speaks to the dynamism of the period. With family/closely held businesses as the core of the practice Berdon expands to service retailers and the guaranteed mortgage field.
President Hoover officially dedicates New York’s Empire State Building on 5th Avenue. With 102 floors and standing 1,454 feet to the top of the lightning rod, the building is considered the world’s tallest skyscraper.
The Great Depression of the 1930s takes a heavy toll on businesses of all types. Plucking opportunity from crisis, insolvencies become an important sector of the Firms practice. During this decade, Berdon is also one of the first accounting firms to introduce a litigation support group. A pattern is set for identifying and maximizing new market opportunities.
Rockefeller Center opens its skating rink as a way to get more people to visit what was then known as The Sunken Plaza. It is supposed to be a temporary attraction but “proves so brilliant of a success’’ that it becomes one of the signature features of the plaza.
Radio City Music Hall opens. With seating for 5,875, it is the world’s largest indoor theater, built to be a palace for the people. Radio City Music Hall goes on to host more than 300 million people for movies, stage shows, concerts, and special events.
The World’s Fair opens in Flushing Meadows, NY. Wedged between the great depression and the start of the World War II, the Fair’s World of Tomorrow theme focused on innovation and provides the more than 44 million attendees with a look to the future.
The Great Depression of the 1930s takes a heavy toll on businesses of all types. Plucking opportunity from crisis, insolvencies become an important sector of the Firms practice. During this decade, Berdon is also one of the first accounting firms to introduce a litigation support group. A pattern is set for identifying and maximizing new market opportunities.
President Hoover officially dedicates New York’s Empire State Building on 5th Avenue. With 102 floors and standing 1,454 feet to the top of the lightning rod, the building is considered the world’s tallest skyscraper.
Radio City Music Hall opens. With seating for 5,875, it is the world’s largest indoor theater, built to be a palace for the people. Radio City Music Hall goes on to host more than 300 million people for movies, stage shows, concerts, and special events.
Rockefeller Center opens its skating rink as a way to get more people to visit what was then known as The Sunken Plaza. It is supposed to be a temporary attraction but “proves so brilliant of a success’’ that it becomes one of the signature features of the plaza.
The World’s Fair opens in Flushing Meadows, NY. Wedged between the great depression and the start of the World War II, the Fair’s World of Tomorrow theme focused on innovation and provides the more than 44 million attendees with a look to the future.
The first ice hockey game is televised in the United States; the New York Rangers vs. Montreal Canadiens is broadcast live from Madison Square Garden on W2XBS-TV. The Rangers go on to win the Stanley Cup that season in six games over the Toronto Maple Leafs.
David Berdon decided to spend all his time as an active investor and becomes very successful as one of the earliest corporate takeover entrepreneurs. Navigating smoothly through the transition, Maurice Preville, a visionary in the David Berdon mold, assumes the reins as Managing Partner.
The New York City Victory Parade is held to celebrate the victorious conclusion of World War II. The parade is led by 13,000 men of the 82nd Airborne Division under General James M. Gavin, followed by a detachment of Sherman tanks, jeeps, and self-propelled howitzers, and accompanied by a fly-by of glider towing C-47's. Present at the parade are New York Governor Thomas E. Dewey, New York City Mayor William O'Dwyer, and former New York City Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia.
The United Nations selects New York City as its headquarters. Later that year, land for the U.N. is purchased in Turtle Bay by John D. Rockefeller Jr. for $8.5 million. Rockefeller states, “If this property can be useful to you in meeting the great responsibilities entrusted to you by the people of the world, it would be a source of infinite satisfaction to me and my family.”
Jackie Robinson makes his major-league debut at Ebbets Field in Flatbush, Brooklyn. Jackie is the first African-American to play in major league baseball—making it one of the most important civil rights events in sports history.
President Truman dedicates New York International Airport (known at the time as Idlewild Airport, but renamed JFK International Airport in 1963 in memory of President John F. Kennedy). Known as the “front door” to the United Nations and the largest commercial airport in the world, the New York International Airport is a symbol of America’s devotion to peace.
David Berdon decided to spend all his time as an active investor and becomes very successful as one of the earliest corporate takeover entrepreneurs. Navigating smoothly through the transition, Maurice Preville, a visionary in the David Berdon mold, assumes the reins as Managing Partner.
The first ice hockey game is televised in the United States; the New York Rangers vs. Montreal Canadiens is broadcast live from Madison Square Garden on W2XBS-TV. The Rangers go on to win the Stanley Cup that season in six games over the Toronto Maple Leafs.
The New York City Victory Parade is held to celebrate the victorious conclusion of World War II. The parade is led by 13,000 men of the 82nd Airborne Division under General James M. Gavin, followed by a detachment of Sherman tanks, jeeps, and self-propelled howitzers, and accompanied by a fly-by of glider towing C-47's. Present at the parade are New York Governor Thomas E. Dewey, New York City Mayor William O'Dwyer, and former New York City Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia.
The United Nations selects New York City as its headquarters. Later that year, land for the U.N. is purchased in Turtle Bay by John D. Rockefeller Jr. for $8.5 million. Rockefeller states, “If this property can be useful to you in meeting the great responsibilities entrusted to you by the people of the world, it would be a source of infinite satisfaction to me and my family.”
Jackie Robinson makes his major-league debut at Ebbets Field in Flatbush, Brooklyn. Jackie is the first African-American to play in major league baseball—making it one of the most important civil rights events in sports history.
President Truman dedicates New York International Airport (known at the time as Idlewild Airport, but renamed JFK International Airport in 1963 in memory of President John F. Kennedy). Known as the “front door” to the United Nations and the largest commercial airport in the world, the New York International Airport is a symbol of America’s devotion to peace.
The Today Show, with host David Garroway, broadcasts for the first time from N.B.C. Studios, Rockefeller Center, inventing the morning television format.
Manhattan is increasingly the center of the business world and David Berdon & Co. settles into East Side office space at 511 Fifth Avenue. Managing Partners Norman Yellin and David Zack solidify Berdon’s reputation as leading advisor to family/closely held businesses—an increasingly diversified group that now includes manufacturers, architects and engineers, retailers, and advertising agencies.
The Brooklyn Dodgers win the World Series at last, beating the New York Yankees 2-0 in Game Seven. They had lost the championship seven times already, five of which were to the Yankees–in 1941, 1947, 1949, 1952 and 1953.
Dr. Leona Baumgartner, MD, is New York City’s first female health commissioner, serving from 1954 until 1962. In addition to revising the City’s health code, she also implements routine inspections of the City’s many restaurant kitchens, slaughterhouses and day-care facilities.
The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum opens on 5th Avenue. The museum is the last major project designed and built by Frank Lloyd Wright. The project evolves into a complex struggle pitting the architect against his clients (the Guggenheims), City officials, the art world, and public opinion. Both Guggenheim and Wright die before the building is completed in 1959.
Manhattan is increasingly the center of the business world and David Berdon & Co. settles into East Side office space at 511 Fifth Avenue. Managing Partners Norman Yellin and David Zack solidify Berdon’s reputation as leading advisor to family/closely held businesses—an increasingly diversified group that now includes manufacturers, architects and engineers, retailers, and advertising agencies.
The Today Show, with host David Garroway, broadcasts for the first time from N.B.C. Studios, Rockefeller Center, inventing the morning television format.
Dr. Leona Baumgartner, MD, is New York City’s first female health commissioner, serving from 1954 until 1962. In addition to revising the City’s health code, she also implements routine inspections of the City’s many restaurant kitchens, slaughterhouses and day-care facilities.
The Brooklyn Dodgers win the World Series at last, beating the New York Yankees 2-0 in Game Seven. They had lost the championship seven times already, five of which were to the Yankees–in 1941, 1947, 1949, 1952 and 1953.
The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum opens on 5th Avenue. The museum is the last major project designed and built by Frank Lloyd Wright. The project evolves into a complex struggle pitting the architect against his clients (the Guggenheims), City officials, the art world, and public opinion. Both Guggenheim and Wright die before the building is completed in 1959.
John F. Kennedy campaigns in New York. He speaks for 30 minutes to 15,000 people, apologizing to “any Republican commuters who have been caught unwittingly in the crowd,” and then boards the Brooklyn Ferry—later addressing 200,000 in the Garment District.
Future Managing Partner, Stanley Freundlich, joins the Firm and swiftly recognizes opportunities in developing relationships with real estate companies and New York’s real estate family empires.
New York Mets play their first game at Shea Stadium, which was originally to be called Flushing Meadows Park, but renamed in honor of William A. Shea. The Mets were formed in 1962, losing 120 games in their first season, but go on to win their first World Series in 1969-beating the Baltimore Orioles in five games.
President John F. Kennedy’s birthday celebration takes place in Madison Square Garden, where Marilyn Monroe sings the iconic “Happy Birthday, Mr. President.”
Five major national tennis championships consolidate into the U.S. Open. The initial tournament is held at the West Side Tennis Club in Queens. This tournament is historic as a result of Arthur Ashe’s winning the Men’s Singles title, making him the first black man to win.
The Beatles perform at Shea Stadium in front of a crowd of 55,000 frenzied fans. The performance is the highlight of the group’s 1965 tour and the band’s best live show ever.
Future Managing Partner, Stanley Freundlich, joins the Firm and swiftly recognizes opportunities in developing relationships with real estate companies and New York’s real estate family empires.
John F. Kennedy campaigns in New York. He speaks for 30 minutes to 15,000 people, apologizing to “any Republican commuters who have been caught unwittingly in the crowd,” and then boards the Brooklyn Ferry—later addressing 200,000 in the Garment District.
President John F. Kennedy’s birthday celebration takes place in Madison Square Garden, where Marilyn Monroe sings the iconic “Happy Birthday, Mr. President.”
New York Mets play their first game at Shea Stadium, which was originally to be called Flushing Meadows Park, but renamed in honor of William A. Shea. The Mets were formed in 1962, losing 120 games in their first season, but go on to win their first World Series in 1969-beating the Baltimore Orioles in five games.
The Beatles perform at Shea Stadium in front of a crowd of 55,000 frenzied fans. The performance is the highlight of the group’s 1965 tour and the band’s best live show ever.
Five major national tennis championships consolidate into the U.S. Open. The initial tournament is held at the West Side Tennis Club in Queens. This tournament is historic as a result of Arthur Ashe’s winning the Men’s Singles title, making him the first black man to win.
Marked the first anniversary of the Stonewall riots with an assembly on Christopher Street and the first LGBT Pride march in U.S. history, covering the 51 blocks all the way to Central Park.
Berdon finds a new home at 415 Madison Avenue. Managing Partners Norman Yellin and David Zack take on the “trusted advisor” role as business owners turn to them for advice well beyond issues in accounting and tax. The Partnership is restructured to include Freundlich as the third Managing Partner. Freundlich introduces a “think tank” approach to client service.
Ribbon - cutting ceremony for the newly completed World Trade Center. The towers stand at 110 stories each, accommodating 50,000 workers and 200,000 daily visitors. The Twin Towers are the hub of the bustling Financial District, a top tourist attraction and a symbol of New York City’s–and America’s– steadfast devotion to progress and the future.
Smokin’ Joe Frazier “breaks the wings of the butterfly and smashes the stinger of the bee” winning a unanimous 15-round decision over Muhammad Ali at Madison Square Garden.
New York City celebrates the Declaration of Independence bicentennial anniversary. The celebration consists of a day of festivities and ends in New York Harbor, with boats and tall ships from across the world gathered for Operation Sail.
Berdon finds a new home at 415 Madison Avenue. Managing Partners Norman Yellin and David Zack take on the “trusted advisor” role as business owners turn to them for advice well beyond issues in accounting and tax. The Partnership is restructured to include Freundlich as the third Managing Partner. Freundlich introduces a “think tank” approach to client service.
Marked the first anniversary of the Stonewall riots with an assembly on Christopher Street and the first LGBT Pride march in U.S. history, covering the 51 blocks all the way to Central Park.
Smokin’ Joe Frazier “breaks the wings of the butterfly and smashes the stinger of the bee” winning a unanimous 15-round decision over Muhammad Ali at Madison Square Garden.
Ribbon - cutting ceremony for the newly completed World Trade Center. The towers stand at 110 stories each, accommodating 50,000 workers and 200,000 daily visitors. The Twin Towers are the hub of the bustling Financial District, a top tourist attraction and a symbol of New York City’s–and America’s– steadfast devotion to progress and the future.
New York City celebrates the Declaration of Independence bicentennial anniversary. The celebration consists of a day of festivities and ends in New York Harbor, with boats and tall ships from across the world gathered for Operation Sail.
Simon & Garfunkel reunite for a free concert in New York City’s Central Park. When New York City asked them to come together to raise funds to renovate the park, the duo decided to bury the hatchet—drawing an estimated 500,000 people into the park’s Great Lawn, making it one of Central Park’s biggest concerts.
Now sole Managing Partner, Freundlich advocates that partners meet clients on a social level to better understand the family issues that are often tied to business needs. He encourages a collaborative environment where all levels and departments work as a team. The Firm embarks on a policy to give young professionals broad exposure by working with a variety of clients across diverse industry lines. Berdon becomes one of the first accounting firms to hire a marketing professional.
The Jacob K. Javits Convention Center of New York opens. Covering four blocks on 38th Street and 11th Avenue, the venue holds 85,000 and is the City’s largest convention center.
Tens of thousands of Vietnam War veterans form one of the biggest parades in New York City’s history, marching across the Brooklyn Bridge and down Broadway in a lavish ticker tape "welcome home" that is 10 years late.
The World Series pits the New York Mets against the Boston Red Sox. The Mets win the Series in the seventh game, after overcoming a nearly hopeless deficit in Game 6 — a game in which the Red Sox, twice, were one strike away from victory.
President Ronald Reagan and Vice President George H. W. Bush meet with Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev on Governors Island. The meeting takes place during the Soviet leader’s trip to deliver his now-famous United Nations speech announcing unilateral arms cuts, and to many observers the ideological end of the Cold War.
Now sole Managing Partner, Freundlich advocates that partners meet clients on a social level to better understand the family issues that are often tied to business needs. He encourages a collaborative environment where all levels and departments work as a team. The Firm embarks on a policy to give young professionals broad exposure by working with a variety of clients across diverse industry lines. Berdon becomes one of the first accounting firms to hire a marketing professional
Simon & Garfunkel reunite for a free concert in New York City’s Central Park. When New York City asked them to come together to raise funds to renovate the park, the duo decided to bury the hatchet—drawing an estimated 500,000 people into the park’s Great Lawn, making it one of Central Park’s biggest concerts.
Tens of thousands of Vietnam War veterans form one of the biggest parades in New York City’s history, marching across the Brooklyn Bridge and down Broadway in a lavish ticker tape "welcome home" that is 10 years late.
The Jacob K. Javits Convention Center of New York opens. Covering four blocks on 38th Street and 11th Avenue, the venue holds 85,000 and is the City’s largest convention center.
The World Series pits the New York Mets against the Boston Red Sox. The Mets win the Series in the seventh game, after overcoming a nearly hopeless deficit in Game 6 — a game in which the Red Sox, twice, were one strike away from victory.
President Ronald Reagan and Vice President George H. W. Bush meet with Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev on Governors Island. The meeting takes place during the Soviet leader’s trip to deliver his now-famous United Nations speech announcing unilateral arms cuts, and to many observers the ideological end of the Cold War.
David Dinkins is sworn in as New York City’s first African-American mayor, and is, to date, the only African American to hold that office.
Berdon aggressively diversifies across an array of niches — law firms, hotels, restaurants, manufacturing and distribution, and healthcare, to name a few. Expanding geographically, the Firm also merges with two Long Island firms and opens a second location at One Jericho Plaza, Jericho. Berdon also launches its first website to address the changing market and the impact the Internet has had on local businesses.
Rudolph W. Giuliani is sworn in as New York's 107th mayor. Giuliani is the City's first Republican mayor in 25 years, basing his campaign on a vision of renewal for a city hit hard by the recession and facing a $500 million budget shortfall.
Nelson Mandela arrives in the U.S. to a joyous and unforgettable greeting from New Yorkers who crowd the Canyon of Heroes for a ticker tape parade celebrating the inspirational African National Congress leader. Police estimate the crowd along the parade route at 400,000, with another 200,000 at City Hall, where the parade ended and Mandela is presented with the keys to the City.
New York City celebrates the centennial of the consolidation of 40 municipalities, including the separate cities of Brooklyn and New York, into the five boroughs that comprise "Greater New York".
Pope John Paul II arrives in the U.S. to begin his final four-day visit to the New York area. His tour includes Mass at Giants Stadium, the Aqueduct Racetrack and on the Great Lawn in Central Park. On his last day in New York City, after reciting the Rosary at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, John Paul decides to take an impromptu walk around the block, surprising thousands, before stepping into his Popemobile.
The Dalai Lama addresses more than 40,000 people gathered in Central Park. The 14th Dalai Lama, who received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1989, gives a talk about love and compassion, and concludes with a blessing.
Berdon aggressively diversifies across an array of niches — law firms, hotels, restaurants, manufacturing and distribution, and healthcare, to name a few. Expanding geographically, the Firm also merges with two Long Island firms and opens a second location at One Jericho Plaza, Jericho. Berdon also launches its first website to address the changing market and the impact the Internet has had on local businesses.
David Dinkins is sworn in as New York City’s first African-American mayor, and is, to date, the only African American to hold that office.
Nelson Mandela arrives in the U.S. to a joyous and unforgettable greeting from New Yorkers who crowd the Canyon of Heroes for a ticker tape parade celebrating the inspirational African National Congress leader. Police estimate the crowd along the parade route at 400,000, with another 200,000 at City Hall, where the parade ended and Mandela is presented with the keys to the City.
Rudolph W. Giuliani is sworn in as New York's 107th mayor. Giuliani is the City's first Republican mayor in 25 years, basing his campaign on a vision of renewal for a city hit hard by the recession and facing a $500 million budget shortfall.
Pope John Paul II arrives in the U.S. to begin his final four-day visit to the New York area. His tour includes Mass at Giants Stadium, the Aqueduct Racetrack and on the Great Lawn in Central Park. On his last day in New York City, after reciting the Rosary at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, John Paul decides to take an impromptu walk around the block, surprising thousands, before stepping into his Popemobile.
New York City celebrates the centennial of the consolidation of 40 municipalities, including the separate cities of Brooklyn and New York, into the five boroughs that comprise "Greater New York".
The Dalai Lama addresses more than 40,000 people gathered in Central Park. The 14th Dalai Lama, who received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1989, gives a talk about love and compassion, and concludes with a blessing.
The World Series, which features a crosstown matchup between the New York Yankees and the New York Mets, comes to a close as the Yankees defeat the Mets by 4-1 for their third consecutive championship and 26th overall. It is the first postseason Subway Series since 1956.
The Firm relocates to the completely renovated 360 Madison Avenue — doubling the size of its previous location and changes its name to Berdon LLP. To further complement its expertise in international taxation, Berdon joins a global association of separate and independently owned and managed accountancy firms. This move allows clients to access talent and resources worldwide. The Firm also continues its transition to digital media as it begins to produce and distribute electronic publications and establishes a growing presence on social media.
Christo and Jeanne-Claude unveil their exhibit, The Gates, in Central Park. The Gates is a procession of 7,532 sixteen-foot-high frames draped with rectangles of heavy orange-colored nylon fabric that are stationed at regular intervals along 23 miles of walkways through the 800 acres of Central Park.
The World Trade Center is the target of a massive terrorist attack that takes the lives of nearly 3,000 people, including more than 400 police officers and fire fighters. The disaster also radically alters the skyline of New York City, destroying the Twin Towers that over the years had come to embody the City itself. Often referred to as 9/11, the attacks result in the New York Stock Exchange closing for four days—its longest closure since 1933. Symbolizing our Nation’s strength and resilience, the Exchange reopens on September 17, setting a record volume of 2.37 billion shares. Today, the National September 11 Memorial & Museum honors those we lost on this fateful day.
New York City’s Broadway is closed to vehicular traffic for five blocks at Times Square, turning part of the "Crossroads of the World" into a pedestrian mall with cafe tables and benches. The plan was part of an experiment to create open spaces for tourists and make the City even more pedestrian friendly.
The first section of the High Line, from Gansevoort Street to West 20th Street, opens. The unique public park, built on an historic freight rail line, is elevated above the streets on Manhattan’s West Side, offers spectacular views along with a tranquil environment.
The Firm relocates to the completely renovated 360 Madison Avenue — doubling the size of its previous location and changes its name to Berdon LLP. To further complement its expertise in international taxation, Berdon joins a global association of separate and independently owned and managed accountancy firms. This move allows clients to access talent and resources worldwide. The Firm also continues its transition to digital media as it begins to produce and distribute electronic publications and establishes a growing presence on social media.
The World Series, which features a crosstown matchup between the New York Yankees and the New York Mets, comes to a close as the Yankees defeat the Mets by 4-1 for their third consecutive championship and 26th overall. It is the first postseason Subway Series since 1956.
The World Trade Center is the target of a massive terrorist attack that takes the lives of nearly 3,000 people, including more than 400 police officers and fire fighters. The disaster also radically alters the skyline of New York City, destroying the Twin Towers that over the years had come to embody the City itself. Often referred to as 9/11, the attacks result in the New York Stock Exchange closing for four days—its longest closure since 1933. Symbolizing our Nation’s strength and resilience, the Exchange reopens on September 17, setting a record volume of 2.37 billion shares. Today, the National September 11 Memorial & Museum honors those we lost on this fateful day.
Christo and Jeanne-Claude unveil their exhibit, The Gates, in Central Park. The Gates is a procession of 7,532 sixteen-foot-high frames draped with rectangles of heavy orange-colored nylon fabric that are stationed at regular intervals along 23 miles of walkways through the 800 acres of Central Park.
New York City’s Broadway is closed to vehicular traffic for five blocks at Times Square, turning part of the "Crossroads of the World" into a pedestrian mall with cafe tables and benches. The plan was part of an experiment to create open spaces for tourists and make the City even more pedestrian friendly.
The first section of the High Line, from Gansevoort Street to West 20th Street, opens. The unique public park, built on an historic freight rail line, is elevated above the streets on Manhattan’s West Side, offers spectacular views along with a tranquil environment.
Andrew Cuomo is elected Governor of New York on November 2. Governor Andrew Cuomo’s father, Mario Cuomo, was New York's governor from 1983 to 1994.
Mark Bosswick and Stuart Kotler become Managing Partners. The Firm also introduces a new video series, 2MinutesOn, that addresses current topics in real estate, tax and wealth management as well as weekly blogs that examine the latest trends, economics, business conditions and industry issues. With an eye on developing future leaders and serving the growing needs of New York businesses, the Firm also expands its recruitment efforts on college campuses and launches several new service lines: Financial Services Advisory, and Berdon Fund Services LLC, a wholly owned affiliate providing fund administration services to alternative investment funds across all industry sectors.
Jane's Carousel is installed in Brooklyn Bridge Park. The first carousel to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places, it was restored by Jane Walentas at her studio in DUMBO. Set beside the East River between the Brooklyn and Manhattan bridges, the 1922 carousel has 48 hand-carved horses and 1,200 brilliant lights and is a gift from the Walentas family to the people of the City of New York.
The New York Giants defeat the New England Patriots by the score of 21-17 in Super Bowl XLVI. This is the second time the Giants beat the heavily favored Patriots in the Super Bowl. The first was four years earlier, when a number of memorable plays, including an unbelievable catch made by David Tyree, led the Giants to a 17-14 victory and the championship.
Midnight Moment launches in Times Square. Midnight Moment is the world’s largest, longest-running digital art exhibition, synchronized on electronic billboards throughout Times Square nightly from 11:57pm to midnight. Presented by the Times Square Advertising Coalition and curated by Times Square Arts, it features works by artists such as Andy Warhol and has an estimated annual viewership of 2.5 million.
One World Trade Center—known as the Freedom Tower and the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere—opens. The 1,776-ft. high tower provides a statement of hope and resurgence on the New York City skyline after the attacks of 9/11 that destroyed the iconic twin towers of the World Trade Center.
The new 7 Line subway extension to the West Side opens. The station extends the No. 7 train 1 1/2 miles past its current last stop in Times Square, and is the first station added to the system since 1989.
The long - awaited 2nd Avenue Subway opens for service— making it the system’s first major expansion in more than 50 years. The bright, spacious new stations feature access for the disabled, climate - control features to maximize comfort, high ceilings, vibrant lighting and the largest permanent public art installation in state history. The new line also features low-vibration tracks, for a smoother, quieter ride.
New York City resident, Donald J. Trump, is inaugurated the 45th President. He held his victory party at the New York Hilton Midtown, and was inaugurated in the Nation’s Capital. Trump’s election was a major upset that surprised nearly all polls and pundits as the Trump campaign leveraged the support of a coalition of working-class voters who felt that they had been largely ignored by the existing political structure.
Having been a part of New York history for 100 years, the Firm gathers at Bryant Park Grill in historic Bryant Park for a Centennial Celebration attended by many clients and friends. Attendees are treated to drinks popular in each of its 10 decades and are photographed in special “green screen” booths that place them within great moments in New York history.
Mark Bosswick and Stuart Kotler become Managing Partners. The Firm also introduces a new video series, 2MinutesOn, that addresses current topics in real estate, tax and wealth management as well as weekly blogs that examine the latest trends, economics, business conditions and industry issues. With an eye on developing future leaders and serving the growing needs of New York businesses, the Firm also expands its recruitment efforts on college campuses and launches several new service lines: Financial Services Advisory, and Berdon Fund Services LLC, a wholly owned affiliate providing fund administration services to alternative investment funds across all industry sectors.
Andrew Cuomo is elected Governor of New York on November 2. Governor Andrew Cuomo’s father, Mario Cuomo, was New York's governor from 1983 to 1994.
Jane's Carousel is installed in Brooklyn Bridge Park. The first carousel to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places, it was restored by Jane Walentas at her studio in DUMBO. Set beside the East River between the Brooklyn and Manhattan bridges, the 1922 carousel has 48 hand-carved horses and 1,200 brilliant lights and is a gift from the Walentas family to the people of the City of New York.
The New York Giants defeat the New England Patriots by the score of 21-17 in Super Bowl XLVI. This is the second time the Giants beat the heavily favored Patriots in the Super Bowl. The first was four years earlier, when a number of memorable plays, including an unbelievable catch made by David Tyree, led the Giants to a 17-14 victory and the championship.
Midnight Moment launches in Times Square. Midnight Moment is the world’s largest, longest-running digital art exhibition, synchronized on electronic billboards throughout Times Square nightly from 11:57pm to midnight. Presented by the Times Square Advertising Coalition and curated by Times Square Arts, it features works by artists such as Andy Warhol and has an estimated annual viewership of 2.5 million.
One World Trade Center—known as the Freedom Tower and the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere—opens. The 1,776-ft. high tower provides a statement of hope and resurgence on the New York City skyline after the attacks of 9/11 that destroyed the iconic twin towers of the World Trade Center.
The new 7 Line subway extension to the West Side opens. The station extends the No. 7 train 1 1/2 miles past its current last stop in Times Square, and is the first station added to the system since 1989.
The long - awaited 2nd Avenue Subway opens for service— making it the system’s first major expansion in more than 50 years. The bright, spacious new stations feature access for the disabled, climate - control features to maximize comfort, high ceilings, vibrant lighting and the largest permanent public art installation in state history. The new line also features low-vibration tracks, for a smoother, quieter ride.
New York City resident, Donald J. Trump, is inaugurated the 45th President. He held his victory party at the New York Hilton Midtown, and was inaugurated in the Nation’s Capital. Trump’s election was a major upset that surprised nearly all polls and pundits as the Trump campaign leveraged the support of a coalition of working-class voters who felt that they had been largely ignored by the existing political structure.
Having been a part of New York history for 100 years, the Firm gathers at Bryant Park Grill in historic Bryant Park for a Centennial Celebration attended by many clients and friends. Attendees are treated to drinks popular in each of its 10 decades and are photographed in special “green screen” booths that place them within great moments in New York history.