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  • New York Family

    Best Mitzvah Venues For 2015

    New York City has no shortage of fantastic venues perfect for celebrating a young person’s coming of age. While our list of ultimate party venues is as varied as it is comprehensive, one current of commonality runs through them all: each one promises a distinct affair to remember—regardless of what kind of tone you want to set.

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  • Successful Meetings

    New York City: A One-of-a-Kind Destination

    Apella, Event Space at Alexandria Center, is an impressive conference center that offers 10 high-tech, eco-friendly private rooms that can, all together, accommodate up to 300 guests, with contemporary interiors, and sweeping views of the East River. Apella has hosted some of New York City’s most cutting-edge meetings and social events since its opening in October 2010.

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  • Successful Meetings

    Apella Predicts Event Trends for 2015

    “Events that have goodwill attached to them are more relevant now,” says Arthur Backal, CEO and founder of Backal Management Group, which manages all events at Apella and oversees catering for the Mandarin Oriental New York. “Groups are not having parties just to have parties. They have a purpose with a charitable goal attached.”

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  • New York Post

    We hear…

    That Zachary Quinto, Paul Sevigny, Joshua Radin and Haute Hippie’s Trish Wescoat Pound and Jesse Cole are among guests expected at a masquerade gala at Apella event space on Oct. 30 to support Ronald McDonald House…

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