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Posted: August 26, 2014
25 Year Anniversary Q&A: Andrew Lichtenstein
Name: Andrew Lichtenstein
Title: President
Company Name: LichtensteinRE
Q: Your most memorable "15 minutes of fame" in the NYREJ:
A: My most memorable personal 15 minutes of fame came just recently when our $50 million Sycamore Court Riverdale New York mixed-use multifamily, office and retail exclusive property for sale news release appeared in print.
Q: The approximate number of years you have been a subscriber and/or how the NYREJ has been a benefit to you and/or your business:
A: I discovered the NYREJ around 2007. It has benefited me by opening my eyes to current real estate events and opportunities.
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