Citibank renewing its downtown commitment.The Alliance for Downtown New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of today announced that Citibank CITIBANK First National City Bank has renewed its support as an official sponsor of the organization. This is the third-consecutive year the bank has supported the efforts of the Downtown Alliance in serving the 14,400 businesses operating in Lower Manhattan Lower Manhattan is the southernmost part of the island of Manhattan, the main island and center of business and government of the City of New York. Lower Manhattan is generally defined as the area delineated on the north by Chambers Street, on the west by the Hudson River (North . "We are thrilled thrill v. thrilled, thrill·ing, thrills v.tr. 1. To cause to feel a sudden intense sensation; excite greatly. 2. To give great pleasure to; delight. See Synonyms at enrapture. that Citibank continues to help the Downtown Alliance in its work throughout Lower Manhattan," said Carl Weisbrod, president of the Alliance for Downtown New York. "The bank's sponsorship highlights Citibank's ongoing commitment to the economic vitality vi·tal·i·ty n. 1. The capacity to live, grow, or develop. 2. Physical or intellectual vigor; energy. of Lower Manhattan." During the past two years, Citibank's generous support has helped the Downtown Alliance deliver essential services throughout Lower Manhattan, including publication development and distribution, retail and restaurant promotions, concerts and other cultural events. "The success of small businesses have a direct impact on the economic vitality of the Downtown community," said Jeff Arestivo, Lower Manhattan area manager for Citibank. "We applaud the fine work by the Downtown Alliance to support these businesses." "Citibank's sense of responsibility for the Downtown community has had a tremendous impact on our ability to deliver essential programs and services to Lower Manhattan," said Valerie Lewis, vice president of marketing for the Downtown Alliance. "Downtown residents, workers and visitors alike are all beneficiaries of Citibank's ongoing and generous investment in our community." The Downtown Alliance serves Lower Manhattan south of Chambers Street Chambers Street is a street in Edinburgh, Scotland, at south of the Old Town. The street is named after William Chambers of Glenormiston, the Lord Provost of Edinburgh who was the main proponent of the 1867 Edinburgh Improvement Act, which gave permission for the street's , roughly from City Hall at the north to the Battery at the south, and from the East River to West Street, working with others to promote Downtown New York. |
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