Paul Milstein Hall at Cornell University’s College of Architecture, Art and Planning (AAP) received a 2013 AIA Institute Honor Award for Architecture. Awarded annually by the American Institute of Architects, the Institute Honor Award is “the profession’s highest recognition of works that exemplify excellence in architecture, interior architecture, and urban design.”
Read More...Howard and Abby Milstein hosted a dinner and screening to celebrate the U.S. premiere of Shakespeare Uncovered, a series of six films about the playwright that will debut on WNET THIRTEEN in January. The Howard and Abby Milstein Foundation is the lead foundation sponsor of Shakespeare Uncovered, which was produced by Richard Denton for Blakeway…
Read More...More than 2,000 New York City first responders who were severely impacted by Hurricane Sandy will receive assistance from funds now being administered by the New York City Police Foundation and FDNY Foundation. The funds, made possible by a generous gift of over $2.3 million by Emigrant Bank and its Chairman, Howard P. Milstein, will…
Read More...Phipps Houses recently honored Howard Milstein with the Community Builder award at its annual benefit dinner. Mr. Milstein received the award for his “continued leadership in strengthening New York City communities and improving the quality of life for all New Yorkers,” Phipps Houses Chairman Ronay Meschel told dinner guests at the Waldorf-Astoria. Phipps Houses is…
Read More...Abby Milstein, a Library trustee, and Howard Milstein donated $8 million to the New York Public Library (NYPL), enabling the new Central Library Plan to move forward. The gift supports building additional storage space at the Stephen Schwarzman Building so that nearly twice as many volumes can be kept in the 42nd Street building as…
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