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By Gregory Fortino The 20th anniversary of September 11, 2001, is fast approaching in a few weeks’ time. The memory of this tragic day still lives on in this city, most keenly with the families of those who served on ...
NYREJ Recognizes Karolina Castro and Kristen Fortino
By Brian Earley Each year, the New York Real Estate Journal spotlights Women in Building Services. The 2021 edition, published on June 22, features Karolina Castro, Senior Project Manager of Metropolis Group, and Kristen Fortino, Founder and CEO of OnePoint ...
By Sami Sallaway On December 22, 2020, Metropolis President Frank Fortino announced the winners of the year’s top awards in a company-wide Zoom meeting. Expeditor Fabian Guachichula received the 2020 Employee of the Year award, and Senior Project Manager Sandra ...
A Message of Gratitude—and Wishes for Success in 2021
By Frank Fortino Here we are in the final month of a year unlike any other. We as individuals and as an industry have faced—and continue to endure—tremendous challenges. Our country as a whole continues to struggle as the pandemic ...
By Frank Fortino A few weeks ago, the 9/11 Memorial & Museum announced the cancellation of the annual “Tribute in Light” honoring victims of the September 11 attacks, citing pandemic concerns. As I watched the news report, the move struck ...
By Andrew Pisani With the 19th anniversary of September 11, 2001, drawing near, you realize how quickly time passes. For me, that day remains as vivid as ever. I was just two blocks north, on Church Street, when the first ...
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An Important Update Regarding COVID-19
By Frank Fortino UPDATE: March 18, 2020, 4:00 pm: DOT service notice, DOB Administrative service notice added. UPDATE: March 19, 2020, 4:00 pm: DEP notice, County Clerk notice, FDNY notice added. UPDATE: March 20, 2020, 4:00 pm: DOB Enforcement, Full ...
By Sami Sallaway At the annual Metropolis Group holiday party on December 6, 2019, President Frank Fortino announced the winners of the company’s top awards. Project Manager “These three individuals embody the excellence that distinguishes Metropolis Group in our industry,” ...
Andrew Pisani Promoted to Senior Vice President at Metropolis Group
By Gregory Fortino Effective Monday, June 24, 2019, Andrew “Andy” Pisani has been promoted to Senior Vice President at Metropolis Group. Andy’s passion for his work and Metropolis resonate throughout the firm, and he motivates others to do great work ...
Save Time and Money by Streamlining Building Compliance
By Tynesha Goode Every property in New York City must comply with a myriad of city, state and federal regulations established to ensure public safety, environmental responsibility and proper work practices. Noncompliance exposes offenders to multiple penalties, violations and contingencies. ...
John Robinson Inspires Metropolis, Provides Vital Service to Businesses & Individuals
By Frank Fortino We at Metropolis recently had the amazing experience of hearing John Robinson as a guest speaker at our company. Featured in the public television documentary Get Off Your Knees: The John Robinson Story, John shared with us ...
Gwendalina Harry and Andrew Pisani Receive Top Metropolis Honors for 2018
By Mabel Cataldo On December 2, 2018, at the annual Metropolis Group holiday party, President Frank Fortino announced the winners of the company’s top awards. Project Manager Gwendalina Harry was named the 2018 Employee of the Year, and Senior Associate ...