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Associated Press
a day ago
- Business
- Associated Press
$HAREHOLDER ALERT: The M&A Class Action Firm Announces An Investigation of Susquehanna Community Financial, Inc. (OTCMKTS: SQCF)
NEW YORK, July 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Class Action Attorney Juan Monteverde with Monteverde & Associates PC (the 'M&A Class Action Firm'), has recovered millions of dollars for shareholders and is recognized as a Top 50 Firm in the 2024 ISS Securities Class Action Services Report. The firm is headquartered at the Empire State Building in New York City and is investigating Susquehanna Community Financial, Inc. (OTCMKTS: SQCF ) related to its merger with Citizen & Northern Corp. Upon completion of the proposed transaction, each outstanding share of Susquehanna common stock will be converted into the right to receive 0.80 shares of Citizen & Northern common stock. Is it a fair deal? Click here for more info It is free and there is no cost or obligation to you. NOT ALL LAW FIRMS ARE EQUAL. Before you hire a law firm, you should talk to a lawyer and ask: About Monteverde & Associates PC Our firm litigates and has recovered money for shareholders…and we do it from our offices in the Empire State Building. We are a national class action securities firm with a successful track record in trial and appellate courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court. No one is above the law. If you own common stock in the above listed company and have concerns or wish to obtain additional information free of charge, please visit our website or contact Juan Monteverde, Esq. either via e-mail at [email protected] or by telephone at (212) 971-1341. Contact: Juan Monteverde, Esq. MONTEVERDE & ASSOCIATES PC The Empire State Building 350 Fifth Ave. Suite 4740 New York, NY 10118 United States of America [email protected] Tel: (212) 971-1341 Attorney Advertising. (C) 2025 Monteverde & Associates PC. The law firm responsible for this advertisement is Monteverde & Associates PC ( ). Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome with respect to any future matter.
New York Post
2 days ago
- Business
- New York Post
Saudi Arabia's ambitious $500B ‘The Line' development is getting a reality check — and going under a microscope
Saudi Arabia's plan to build a mirrored 'landscraper' city is now under the microscope. The wealthy Middle Eastern country is endeavoring to build a 105-mile linear city taller than the Empire State Building, but there may be recalibrations ahead. The kingdom recently tapped consultants to review the feasibility of their futuristic plans, insiders told Bloomberg. The Line was announced in 2017 as a zero-carbon city built between two glass skyscrapers. The lean metropolis, located in Saudi Arabia's northwestern desert, is designed to rise 1,600 feet high and house 9 million people. Advertisement Sci-fi-like renderings show networks of towers, walkways, an artificial river, hanging greenery and an end-to-end high speed rail. The car-less, road-less metropolis will cost an estimated $500 billion. 6 A rendering of the 105-mile Line as it reaches the coast. NEOM/AFP via Getty Images 6 A handout picture shows the design plan for the interior of the zero-carbon city. NEOM/AFP via Getty Images Advertisement 6 The Line is slated for completion in 2030, but experts are skeptical. NEOM/AFP via Getty Images The Line's sheer scale and high-tech surveillance infrastructure generated controversy from the beginning. The country's economic minister reaffirmed its ambitious 2030 completion deadline amid public scrutiny last year, but outside experts have proposed timelines closer to five decades. The Line is just one piece of a hyper-futuristic desert complex called Neom. The sprawling development project, funded from the coffers of Saudi Arabia's oil-rich sovereign wealth fund, plays into Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 — an effort to move its economy away from dependency on oil revenues. A unit of the country's public investment fund recently tapped consulting firms to take a look at plans for The Line, with a likely eye towards cost and feasibility. Advertisement 6 A satellite image of Neom construction progress. Gallo Images via Getty Images Neom, in a statement to Bloomberg, pointed out that strategic reviews of large developments are commonplace. 'The Line remains a strategic priority and Neom is focused on maintaining operational continuity, improving efficiencies and accelerating progress to match the overall vision and objectives of the project,' the statement said. But the move comes amid global scrutiny of the wealthy country's radical infrastructure agenda and pressures on public finances. The ambitious pet project of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman was pitched at a time when the country was on better financial footing. The Saudi budget deficit grew in 2024 as the price of oil fell below what was needed to balance its budget. Advertisement 6 The Line's ambitious timeline or massive scale may need to be recalibrated. NEOM/AFP via Getty Images 6 An aerial view of construction on The Line in Neom. Giles Pendleton, The Line at NEOM While Neom and The Line could proceed as planned, it's possible that this strategic review will result in a smaller scale and a longer timeline. Job cuts are currently planned across Neom, one anonymous consultant told CNBC. But whether or not the cost proves too high, or the technology too ambitious, the work continues. The construction site of The Line is currently dotted with cranes, pile drivers, a new road and tracks for a high-speed rail system.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Exclusive: Empire State Building tour guide sues over ‘career-ending PTSD' after getting stuck in elevator 67 floors up
An Empire State Building tour guide is suing after she got stuck in an elevator nearly 70 stories in the air, leading to an alleged case of PTSD she claims now precludes her from ever getting in another lift, cutting short a decades-long career escorting tourists to the iconic New York City skyscraper's 86th-floor observation deck. 'Maxine Malcolm was entrapped, dangling high up – fearing for her very life and not knowing if the swinging elevator would drop at any time,' reads a civil complaint obtained by The Independent. 'As a result of the incident,' Malcolm, 55, 'found that she could no longer enter an elevator as an unnatural fear would overcome her,' the complaint contends. 'A gripping fear for which she had to seek treatment. As a result of the incident Maxine Malcolm could no longer work in her job and had to leave employment.' The elevators in the 94-year-old Empire State Building 'often' get stuck, Malcolm says in her complaint. In 2008, five of the building's elevators all got stuck at the same time, forcing passengers to pry open the doors and jump down to the nearest landing. In 2016, members of a high school choir were trapped in an Empire State Building elevator some 40 stories in the air, and had to be rescued by firefighters. Last year, seven people were stranded in a stuck elevator on the tower's 16th floor, finally getting out after 90 minutes when rescue crews led them through a hatch in the car's ceiling. Reached by phone on Tuesday, Malcolm, a Brooklyn resident, declined to answer any questions about her experience and referred The Independent to her attorney, Manuel Moses, who declined to comment. Malcolm's complaint, which was filed July 18 in Kings County Supreme Court, says was 'a trusted employee and highly respected in her job, having served millions of tourists' during her 30 years as an Empire State Building tour guide. Her duties involved 'ferry[ing] passengers on elevators' up to the observation deck, according to the complaint, which claims Malcolm 'observed that these elevators would often get stuck.' 'Maxine Malcolm would observe how on those occasions management at The Empire State Building would make every effort to ameliorate the anxiety and fear this would cause by offering free admission and words of assurance,' the complaint continues. 'Maxine Malcolm noticed that before this incident… occurred there was an elevator that was getting stuck going up to the observation deck and remaining in disrepair.' According to Malcolm's complaint, cars 5, 6, 8, and 10 'broke down often.' Around 3 p.m. on September 10, 2023, Malcolm was alone in car 6, heading upstairs for her lunch break, the complaint goes on. When it reached the 67th floor, the elevator suddenly stopped and began swinging back and forth, according to the complaint. Amid the turbulence, Malcolm 'was badly shaken to and fro in this elevator and was knocked to the floor… seriously injur[ing] her shoulder,' the complaint states. '[I]t should be noted that this was the day before September 11th and in her mind this heightened her fear of possible impending death,' the complaint contends. Eventually, Malcolm managed to get out, although the complaint does not specify how long she was stuck, and whether the elevator simply started up again or if she had to be rescued. 'Maxine Malcolm remains in psychological treatment related to the elevator incident, as she still suffers from PTSD[,] also known as post-traumatic stress disorder[,] and has a phobia for getting in an elevator by herself that causes severe emotional distress,' the complaint states. Before Malcolm developed her elevator phobia, she was earning roughly $90,000 annually, with overtime and benefits, according to her complaint. Now, it says, she receives $2,182 per month from workers' comp, or, a little under $550 a week. Malcolm's lawsuit blames the Otis Elevator Company for her troubles, including personal injury, emotional distress and economic damages. (The Empire State Building and its management are not named as defendants in the suit.) It claims Otis Elevator breached a 'heightened duty of care as these elevators and more specifically the one involved is specifically used for income-earning purposes and intended to lift very high loads up very far for millions of people annually who have paid a fee to go up to the observation deck.' 'This incident was foreseeable,' Malcolm's complaint alleges. 'There was a history of problems with the elevators in The Empire State Building is that they have a tendency to break down and the employees from the Otis Elevator Company would take those elevators out of rotation, fix them, and sometimes they fix it or put it out for the entire day[,] depending on the issue.' Yet, Malcolm accuses Otis Elevator of 'allowing' the elevator's condition to deteriorate by failing to – among other things – keep 'all the components of the elevator car, assembly, associated mechanicals and cables, lift electric motors, indicators, [and] sensors… in working order for the safety of the public.' As a result, Malcolm's complaint says she experienced severe pain and suffering, emotional distress, and anguish. Malcolm wanted to continue working at the Empire State Building 'into her later years,' but is now unable to, according to the complaint. She is suing on multiple causes of action, including negligence, elevator phobia and loss of employment, and is seeking monetary damages to be determined in court. A spokesman for Otis, the world's largest elevator company, told The Independent, 'It would not be appropriate for us to comment on a pending legal matter.' Solve the daily Crossword
The Independent
2 days ago
- General
- The Independent
Exclusive: Empire State Building tour guide sues over ‘career-ending PTSD' after getting stuck in elevator 67 floors up
An Empire State Building tour guide is suing after she got stuck in an elevator nearly 70 stories in the air, leading to an alleged case of PTSD she claims now precludes her from ever getting in another lift, cutting short a decades-long career escorting tourists to the iconic New York City skyscraper's 86th-floor observation deck. 'Maxine Malcolm was entrapped, dangling high up – fearing for her very life and not knowing if the swinging elevator would drop at any time,' reads a civil complaint obtained by The Independent. 'As a result of the incident,' Malcolm, 55, 'found that she could no longer enter an elevator as an unnatural fear would overcome her,' the complaint contends. 'A gripping fear for which she had to seek treatment. As a result of the incident Maxine Malcolm could no longer work in her job and had to leave employment.' The elevators in the 94-year-old Empire State Building 'often' get stuck, Malcolm says in her complaint. In 2008, five of the building's elevators all got stuck at the same time, forcing passengers to pry open the doors and jump down to the nearest landing. In 2016, members of a high school choir were trapped in an Empire State Building elevator some 40 stories in the air, and had to be rescued by firefighters. Last year, seven people were stranded in a stuck elevator on the tower's 16th floor, finally getting out after 90 minutes when rescue crews led them through a hatch in the car's ceiling. Reached by phone on Tuesday, Malcolm, a Brooklyn resident, declined to answer any questions about her experience and referred The Independent to her attorney, Manuel Moses, who declined to comment. Malcolm's complaint, which was filed July 18 in Kings County Supreme Court, says was 'a trusted employee and highly respected in her job, having served millions of tourists' during her 30 years as an Empire State Building tour guide. Her duties involved 'ferry[ing] passengers on elevators' up to the observation deck, according to the complaint, which claims Malcolm 'observed that these elevators would often get stuck.' 'Maxine Malcolm would observe how on those occasions management at The Empire State Building would make every effort to ameliorate the anxiety and fear this would cause by offering free admission and words of assurance,' the complaint continues. 'Maxine Malcolm noticed that before this incident… occurred there was an elevator that was getting stuck going up to the observation deck and remaining in disrepair.' According to Malcolm's complaint, cars 5, 6, 8, and 10 'broke down often.' Around 3 p.m. on September 10, 2023, Malcolm was alone in car 6, heading upstairs for her lunch break, the complaint goes on. When it reached the 67th floor, the elevator suddenly stopped and began swinging back and forth, according to the complaint. Amid the turbulence, Malcolm 'was badly shaken to and fro in this elevator and was knocked to the floor… seriously injur[ing] her shoulder,' the complaint states. '[I]t should be noted that this was the day before September 11th and in her mind this heightened her fear of possible impending death,' the complaint contends. Eventually, Malcolm managed to get out, although the complaint does not specify how long she was stuck, and whether the elevator simply started up again or if she had to be rescued. 'Maxine Malcolm remains in psychological treatment related to the elevator incident, as she still suffers from PTSD[,] also known as post-traumatic stress disorder[,] and has a phobia for getting in an elevator by herself that causes severe emotional distress,' the complaint states. Before Malcolm developed her elevator phobia, she was earning roughly $90,000 annually, with overtime and benefits, according to her complaint. Now, it says, she receives $2,182 per month from workers' comp, or, a little under $550 a week. Malcolm's lawsuit blames the Otis Elevator Company for her troubles, including personal injury, emotional distress and economic damages. (The Empire State Building and its management are not named as defendants in the suit.) It claims Otis Elevator breached a 'heightened duty of care as these elevators and more specifically the one involved is specifically used for income-earning purposes and intended to lift very high loads up very far for millions of people annually who have paid a fee to go up to the observation deck.' 'This incident was foreseeable,' Malcolm's complaint alleges. 'There was a history of problems with the elevators in The Empire State Building is that they have a tendency to break down and the employees from the Otis Elevator Company would take those elevators out of rotation, fix them, and sometimes they fix it or put it out for the entire day[,] depending on the issue.' Yet, Malcolm accuses Otis Elevator of 'allowing' the elevator's condition to deteriorate by failing to – among other things – keep 'all the components of the elevator car, assembly, associated mechanicals and cables, lift electric motors, indicators, [and] sensors… in working order for the safety of the public.' As a result, Malcolm's complaint says she experienced severe pain and suffering, emotional distress, and anguish. Malcolm wanted to continue working at the Empire State Building 'into her later years,' but is now unable to, according to the complaint. She is suing on multiple causes of action, including negligence, elevator phobia and loss of employment, and is seeking monetary damages to be determined in court. A spokesman for Otis, the world's largest elevator company, told The Independent, 'It would not be appropriate for us to comment on a pending legal matter.'
Forbes
3 days ago
- Business
- Forbes
Why Marketers Should Think Like Tourists
Luciana Cemerka is a Global CMO at TP . getty As marketing professionals, we spend so much time trying to capture attention that we often forget to train our ability to notice. Inspiration is everywhere if you're willing to step outside of your routine and explore the world with a tourist's mindset. I'm writing this from New York City, a place that doesn't whisper ideas—it shouts them. In just a few days, I've gathered references, creative sparks and emotional impressions that I know will shape my work long after I return. However, what's been most valuable hasn't just been what I saw but how I experienced it. Take the Empire State Building. Most visitors go for the view, but what surprised me was the experience before the elevator ride. The design team has turned a potentially boring wait into a curated journey with immersive rooms, vibrant visuals and nostalgic references—from architectural feats to a playful photo with King Kong. Sure, the observatory isn't as cutting-edge as some newer attractions, but by the time you reach the top, the emotional groundwork has been so well laid that the moment feels iconic, personal and unforgettable. It's brilliant marketing. The team created a story arc, built anticipation and made the brand larger than the view itself. It reminded me that great marketing isn't just about the product or destination; it's about the journey you design around it. Expanding Your Repertoire Like An Artist We often narrow our creative inputs to marketing blogs, trend reports or competitive benchmarks. However, originality comes from broadening your perspective. If you want fresh ideas, your inputs must be wider and deeper than your outputs. That's why I pay attention to everything—from how exhibits are lit, to how strangers tell stories, to how silence or music shapes mood. One unexpected moment that stayed with me happened at the American Museum of Natural History. We were admiring the cross-section of an ancient tree when an older guide approached. She explained, with contagious passion, how old the tree was and pointed to the rings that marked historical moments. When she heard we were from Brazil, she instantly brought in references from the Amazon. Her knowledge, warmth and ability to connect made that moment unforgettable. She was doing exactly what great marketers do: meeting people where they are, adapting the story to their world and creating meaning through relevance. Another place that left a deep impression was the New York Public Library. Walking through its marble corridors and hushed reading rooms, the power of simplicity and permanence struck me. There was no gimmick, no flash—just thoughtful design, timeless architecture and a sense of quiet trust. It reminded me that not every brand needs to chase the latest trend. Sometimes, what people value most is calm, clarity and credibility. In a world obsessed with disruption, consistency can be a radical form of engagement. Broadway Lessons: From Story To Spectacle Then there was Aladdin on Broadway. I expected magic, but I didn't expect to laugh so hard. The show stayed true to the original story but cleverly updated it with modern jokes and cultural nods that made the audience feel completely seen. Genie stole the show—breaking the fourth wall, poking fun at today's pop culture and creating a sense of connection that's rare in such grand productions. And that flying carpet—I still don't know how they did it. The illusion was flawless, the synchronization perfect. It's a masterclass in seamless execution and emotional pacing. It reminded me that every element of a campaign, from technical execution to tone, must align in service of the overall experience. Surprise, precision and joy—this is what engagement looks like. Curiosity As A Career Strategy Today's marketers must balance data with instinct, structure with soul. The best way to sharpen both is to get out of the usual context. Walk through cities. Listen to people. Visit a library, a market or a gallery. Take notes. Ask yourself: What's the 'Empire State journey' in my brand? How do I design anticipation? What will they feel before they see the product? In the end, great marketing isn't just about communication; it's about connection. The people who create those connections are often the ones who leave the office, wander a bit and notice what most people miss. Forbes Communications Council is an invitation-only community for executives in successful public relations, media strategy, creative and advertising agencies. Do I qualify?
