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84-509: The Molly Pitcher Inn is a historic hotel that was built and established in 1928, in Red Bank, New Jersey . The Molly Pitcher Inn is located on the secluded Navesink River where its restaurant and bar overlook the scenic waterfront. The name is inspired by Molly Pitcher, an American Revolutionary War figure connected to the Battle of Monmouth. In 1992, James Barry and Kevork Hovnanian acquired ownership;

168-666: A New Year's Eve arts and entertainment festival, is a Red Bank event designed to provide an alternative to alcohol-related events. Each year from 1960 through 2011, a fireworks display was launched from the Navesink River close to Red Bank on July 3, the eve of Independence Day . "KaBoomFest" was held in Marine Park, where local bands and vendors formed a major gathering. In 2010, it attracted as many as 150,000 spectators at its 51st annual event. Musical groups from Red Bank include alternative rock band Young Rising Sons . In 1998,

252-709: A YMCA , Red Bank Public Library , Boys & Girls Club of Monmouth County , boat & yacht clubs, and the Red Bank senior center . There are several buildings on the state and national historic register, including the T. Thomas Fortune House , the Anthony Reckless Estate, the Robert White House, Carlton Theatre , Monmouth Boat Club, Red Bank Passenger Station , Monmouth Boat Club, North Shrewsbury Ice Boat & Yacht Club, River Street School, and Shrewsbury Township Hall. The borough also has designations for

336-529: A Phase 1 National Boating infrastructure Grant. The project added five new slips to the Inn's marina. The slips were dedicated for use and helped alleviate the marina's shortage of large slips to accommodate transient boaters. The Marina now has a total of seventy-two boat slips that can handle vessels up to sixty-five feet. 40°21′11″N 74°04′23″W  /  40.3530°N 74.0730°W  / 40.3530; -74.0730 Red Bank, New Jersey Red Bank

420-527: A cellphone, limited to ten copies, and containing more than 400 diamonds, totaling more than 20 carats (4.0 g). Each cellphone cost more than 100 million yen ( £ 781,824). Also in 2009, the company launched their Tiffany Keys collection. In early July 2013, former Tiffany & Co. vice president Ingrid Lederhaas-Okun was arrested and charged with stealing and re-selling more than $ 1.3 million of diamond bracelets, drop earrings, and other jewelry. Lederhaas-Okun quickly pleaded guilty to theft and

504-527: A defined central business district , which includes Broad Street from the post office to Marine Park and from Maple Avenue to one block east of Broad Street. A number of urban redevelopment projects have taken place, including improved signage, distinctive and pedestrian-friendly sidewalks and lighting, a coherent design plan for Main Street and other major thoroughfares, and improving the condition of parking lots with landscaping. The district as originally proposed

588-516: A hallmark of his style, creating pieces that shimmered with light and color, adding depth and vibrancy. These materials were key elements in creating unique jewelry that enhanced Tiffany & Co.'s reputation during the Art Nouveau period. In 1905, the Manhattan flagship store was relocated to the corner of 37th Street and Fifth Avenue, where it would remain for 35 years. In 1919, the company made

672-484: A lawn and kayak launch. Bellhaven Nature Area sits along the Swimming River , which includes a turtle access point, playground, picnic table, benches, and lawn. Two small streetside parks exist in the town, including Johnny Jazz Park, which has a trail, benches, and lawn; and Veterans Park, which includes a World War II cannon, flagpole, and lawn. There are plans to build a new large park called Sunset Avenue Park along

756-483: A median income of $ 45,922 versus $ 34,231 for females. The per capita income was $ 26,265. About 6.3% of families and 12.0% of the population were below the poverty line , including 16.5% of those under 18 and 10.6% of those 65 or older. Red Bank has an eclectic mix of businesses, including companies in entertainment, retail, professional, medical, and hospitality sectors, including major national and luxury retailers. Red Bank has four main business districts throughout

840-814: A revision to the Medal of Honor on behalf of the United States Department of the Navy . This " Tiffany Cross " version was rare because it was awarded only for combat, using the previous design for non-combat awards. In 1942, the Navy established the Tiffany version for non -combat heroism as well but, in August 1942, the Navy subsequently eliminated the Tiffany Cross and the two-medal system. The company moved its flagship store to its present-day 727 Fifth Avenue building in 1940;

924-516: A riverboat attraction, a waterfront walkway, a parking lot, storm water management, and pump stations. While Red Bank has 4 miles (6.4 km) of waterfront, only a small portion of it is publicly accessible. The only waterfront walkways that currently exist are those found in Marine Park, Riverside Gardens Park, Maple Cove, as well as the privately owned walkways at the Molly Pitcher Inn and Oyster Point Hotel, and at condominiums . Red Bank has

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1008-626: A six-member borough council, with all positions elected at-large on a non-partisan basis to serve four-year terms of office (after the initial election). In the May 2023 municipal election, a mayor and council were elected under the new form, with council members randomly assigned so that four serve two-year teams and two serve four-year terms. The Council voted in July 2023 to move elections to November, so four council seats will be up for election in November 2025, with

1092-459: A toll-free number specifically set up to target the broader population. However, to maintain its image as a luxury goods company, high-style images remained on display in Tiffany stores. On September 4, 1994, a jewelry heist occurred at the store in New York City, in which six men stole $ 1.9 million of jewelry. During the incident, no shots were fired and no vandalism occurred. Two weeks after

1176-575: Is a borough in Monmouth County , in the U.S. state of New Jersey . Incorporated in 1908, the community is on the Navesink River , the area's original transportation route to the ocean and other ports. Red Bank is in the New York metropolitan area and is a commuter town of New York City . As of the 2020 United States census , the borough's population was 12,936, an increase of 730 (+6.0%) from

1260-405: Is a highway commercial district bordered with Shrewsbury and Tinton Falls , consisting of several car dealerships , auto body shops , and gas stations with large building footprints and parking lots. The fourth commercial district is the train station area, which is actively being redeveloped as a mixed used walkable transit-oriented community after being the primary industrial area of

1344-516: Is a noted social and commercial destination, filled with boutiques, designer clothing and home stores, parks, and restaurants with special events scheduled throughout the year Since the 1950s, Red Bank has held the Annual Red Bank Sidewalk Sale. The 58th Annual Sidewalk Sale was held from July 27 to July 29, 2012, and was seen in "The Sidewalk Stash", the November 11, 2012 episode of the reality TV series Comic Book Men . The town

1428-579: Is a staple to the city of Red Bank. Molly Pitcher was a heroic woman during the American Revolution. Molly Pitcher played a key role in the Battle of Monmouth which took place in Freehold, New Jersey which is just minutes from Red Bank, New Jersey where The Molly Pitcher Inn stands today. She is best known for carrying pitchers of water to the soldiers during The Battle of Monmouth. Molly Pitchers birth name

1512-458: Is closed off every year to allow for outdoor dining . The second largest commercial corridor is Shrewsbury Avenue , with most of the businesses being located between Front Street and Drs. James Parker Boulevard, and primarily serves the West Side of the town with many neighborhood-oriented retail and restaurants. The third commercial corridor is Newman Springs Road (County Route 520) , which

1596-811: Is considered a center of artistic activity, and is home to the Monmouth County Arts Council, as well as several art and photography galleries. Many venues in Red Bank have live performances, plays, and movie showings, including Count Basie Theatre , named for Count Basie , who was born in Red Bank, Basie Center Cinemas, and the Two River Theater. The Count Basie Theatre has hosted performers such as Kevin Smith , Ariana Grande , Bruce Springsteen , Bon Jovi , The Beach Boys , David Sedaris , Tracy Morgan , Bob Newhart , Foreigner , Andy Williams , Brian Setzer , and B.B. King . On April 30, 2005,

1680-450: Is exploring opportunities in Africa. The company's product line features fine jewelry, sterling silver, watches, porcelain , crystal, stationery, haute couture fragrance and personal accessories, and leather goods. On January 7, 2021, French conglomerate LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton acquired a majority stake in Tiffany & Co. for US$ 15.8 billion and delisted Tiffany's stock from

1764-778: Is located on Collins Street in Melbourne , first established in 1996. Tiffany has since opened a further eight stores in Australia, located in Melbourne, Sydney , Brisbane , Perth , Adelaide and the Gold Coast . On March 8, 2001, Tiffany launched its first Latin American store in São Paulo , Brazil , located in the Iguatemi São Paulo shopping center . The company opened a second store in

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1848-642: Is on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places . When it opened in 1990, the Tiffany & Co. store at Fairfax Square in Tysons Corner, Virginia , became the largest outside of New York City, with 14,500 sq ft (1,350 m ) of retail space. In France, Tiffany stores are located in Rue de la Paix and the Avenue des Champs Elysées (the largest European store ) in Paris . In Australia , Tiffany's flagship store

1932-540: Is one of the borough's central streets and is known for its lavish Christmas decorations during the holiday season. The street is closed to traffic for a free concert sponsored by Holiday Express, after which the lights are all lit again. Up to 7,000 people attend the shows annually. Red Bank hosts the Red Bank Jazz & Blues Festival in partnership with the Jersey Shore Jazz & Blues Society. " First Night ",

2016-467: Is well known for its window displays, and the store has been the location for a number of films, including Breakfast at Tiffany's , starring Audrey Hepburn , and Sweet Home Alabama , starring Reese Witherspoon . Beginning in 2019, the store underwent an extensive renovation, concluding in 2023 and reopening to the public on April 27. The project was designed by American architect Peter Marino . The former Tiffany and Company Building on 37th Street

2100-549: The 2000 United States census there were 11,844 people, 5,201 households, and 2,501 families residing in the borough. The population density was 6,639.1 inhabitants per square mile (2,563.4/km ). There were 5,450 housing units at an average density of 3,055.0 per square mile (1,179.5/km ). The racial makeup of the borough was 68.19% White , 20.05% African American , 0.35% Native American , 2.19% Asian , 0.08% Pacific Islander , 6.73% from other races , and 2.41% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 17.11% of

2184-568: The 2010 census count of 12,206, which in turn reflected an increase of 362 (+3.1%) from the 11,844 counted in the 2000 census . In the 2020 census, Red Bank was the fourth-most densely populated municipality in Monmouth County. Red Bank was formed as a town on March 17, 1870, from parts of Shrewsbury Township . On February 14, 1879, Red Bank became Shrewsbury City, part of Shrewsbury Township; this lasted until May 15, 1879, when Red Bank regained its independence. On March 10, 1908, Red Bank

2268-859: The French Crown Jewels , which attracted publicity and further solidified the Tiffany brand's association with high-quality diamonds. The company revised the Great Seal of the United States in 1885. In 1902, after the death of Charles Lewis Tiffany , his son, Louis Comfort Tiffany , became the company's first official design director. Renowned for his innovations in stained glass, Louis Comfort Tiffany also made significant contributions to Art Nouveau jewelry. His pioneering work with iridescent glass, opals, and enamel introduced new techniques in jewelry design, blending organic forms with vibrant colors. Tiffany’s innovative use of glass, enamel, and opals became

2352-699: The Gateway National Recreation Area , the Jersey Shore and the Atlantic Ocean. Since July 1, 2023, Red Bank has been governed under the Faulkner Act (council–manager) form of government; the borough form has been used since the borough's incorporation in 1908, and all members then serving in office under the old form had their terms end in June 2023. The governing body is comprised of the mayor and

2436-686: The New York Stock Exchange . It remains headquartered in New York City . Tiffany & Co. was founded in 1837 by Charles Lewis Tiffany and John B. Young, in New York City, as a "stationery and fancy goods emporium", with the help of Charles Tiffany's father, who financed the store for only $ 1,000 with profits from a cotton mill. The store initially sold a wide variety of stationery items and, as of 1837, operated as "Tiffany, Young and Ellis" at 259 Broadway in Lower Manhattan . The name

2520-533: The Red Bank Armory was converted to an ice rink . It is home to the youth hockey team Red Bank Generals. The George Sheehan Classic began in 1981 as the Asbury Park 10K Classic and quickly became one of the nation's major road running events. The race moved to Red Bank in 1994 and was renamed in honor of George A. Sheehan , the prominent author, philosopher and area physician. Runner's World magazine named

2604-490: The United States Census Bureau , the borough had an area of 2.16 square miles (5.58 km ), including 1.75 square miles (4.52 km ) of land and 0.41 square miles (1.06 km ) of water (18.98%). Red Bank is on the southern bank of the Navesink River in northern Monmouth County, New Jersey. It is about 24 miles (39 km) due south of the tip of Manhattan and about 25 nautical miles (46 km) to

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2688-585: The "Blue Book", was published in 1845 in the United States (U.S.), and publishing of the catalog continues in the 21st century. In 1862, Tiffany supplied the Union Army with swords ( Model 1840 Cavalry Saber ), flags and surgical implements. In 1867, Tiffany was the first U.S. firm to win an award for excellence in silverware at the Exposition Universelle in Paris. In 1868, Tiffany was incorporated. In 1870,

2772-716: The "Red Bank's Ready" slate at the May 2023 election. Red Bank is in the 6th Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 11th state legislative district. Tiffany %26 Co. Tiffany & Co. (colloquially known as Tiffany's ) is an American luxury jewelry and specialty design house headquartered on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan . Tiffany is known for its luxury goods, particularly its sterling silver and diamond jewelry. These goods are sold at Tiffany stores, online, and through corporate merchandising. Its name and branding are licensed to Coty for fragrances and to Luxottica for eyewear . Tiffany & Co.

2856-675: The Broad Street Historic District and the Washington Street Historic District. Boating , sculling , sailing , and fishing are popular outdoor activities in and near Red Bank; in the winter, ice boats sail on the Navesink when it freezes over, as it did in 2009. The Monmouth Boat Club, Marine Park, and the slips of the Molly Pitcher Inn provide access to the Navesink and, from there, Sandy Hook and

2940-619: The Classic one of the Top 100 Road Races, and The New York Times named it the Best Memorial Race in New Jersey. The 2012 running, shortened to a 5K race, attracted nearly 1,300 participants. In January 2018, FC Monmouth announced that Red Bank's Count Basie Park would be the home stadium for the team's inaugural season. The team's owners selected the park based on Red Bank's central location in

3024-662: The Delaware by the English. The Lenape lived in the area between the Navesink River and the Shrewsbury River in an area they called Navarumsunk. The Native Americans traded freely with European settlers from England and the Dutch Republic in the mid-17th century, who purchased land in the area. Originally part of " Shrewsbury Towne ", Red Bank was named in 1736, when Thomas Morford sold Joseph French "a lot of over three acres on

3108-611: The International Beer, Wine & Food Festival, a long-running sidewalk sale, a farmers' market , an indie film festival , the Red Bank Guinness Oyster Festival , a Halloween parade, and a holiday town lighting. Red Bank has been occupied by indigenous peoples for thousands of years. The area of modern-day Red Bank was the territory of the Algonquian -speaking Lenape Native Americans , also called

3192-644: The Swimming River on a former landfill site in the southwestern part of the borough. The park is to include wooded trails, sledding hills, a lawn, playground, boardwalk, picnic pavilion, plaza, a living wall, skatepark, kayak launch, and two parking lots. There is also a plan to completely redo Marine Park, finalized in 2019. The final concept plan includes an entry plaza with a water feature, a memorial plaza, restrooms, lawns, natural playground, event lawn/seasonal ice rink, pier, food truck space, pavilion, kayak launch, marina, sculptured waterfront plaza, shade structures,

3276-532: The Two River Theater Company opened a large performance space, the Two River Theater , which has hosted performers like Hasan Minhaj . Bruce Springsteen filmed his 2005 VH-1 Storytellers special at the theater. Basie Center Cinemas (formerly known as The Marion Huber Theater), also operated by the Two River Theater Company, is a small black box theater that seats about 100. Broad Street

3360-788: The U.S. at the time, commissioned Tiffany to design a White House china -service that featured 90 flowers. In November 1978, Tiffany & Co. was sold to Avon Products, Inc for about US$ 104 million in stock. However, in a 1984 Newsweek article, the Fifth Avenue Tiffany store was likened to the Macy's department store during a white sale , due to the high number of inexpensive items on sale; furthermore, customers complained about declining quality and service. In August 1984, Avon sold Tiffany to an investor group led by William R. Chaney for $ 135.5 million in cash. Tiffany went public again in 1987 and raised about $ 103.5 million from

3444-537: The battle. Molly Pitcher was a very popular woman due to her heroic work during the Revolutionary War. The Molly Pitcher Inn marina is located on the Navesink River twenty-five miles from New York City .The Molly Pitcher Inn Marina provides either seasonal boat slips or transient boat slips to people traveling around and looking for a short stay. In 2009, the Molly Pitcher Inn Marina awarded $ 93,581 for

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3528-524: The borough, and includes various restaurants and shops, as well as redeveloped industrial buildings such as the Galleria. While each commercial area is distinct from one another, Monmouth and Front Streets' development will connect Downtown with Shrewsbury Avenue through the train station area. As of 2019, Red Bank has 11,325 jobs in a variety of sectors, such as retail, healthcare, construction, food services, arts and entertainment, hospitality, etc. As of 2022,

3612-479: The borough. The population density was 7,019.1 per square mile (2,710.1/km ). There were 5,381 housing units at an average density of 3,094.4 per square mile (1,194.8/km ). The racial makeup was 63.20% (7,714) White , 12.42% (1,516) Black or African American , 0.97% (118) Native American , 1.85% (226) Asian , 0.11% (13) Pacific Islander , 18.56% (2,265) from other races , and 2.90% (354) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 34.39% (4,198) of

3696-511: The building was designed by Cross & Cross . In 1956, legendary designer Jean Schlumberger joined Tiffany, and Andy Warhol collaborated with the company to create Tiffany holiday cards (circa 1956–1962). Schlumberger's designs, such as the Bird on a Rock brooch, became synonymous with the company's post-war jewelry innovations. His ability to blend nature and fantasy in high jewelry remains iconic today. In 1968, Lady Bird Johnson , First Lady of

3780-489: The city on October 20, 2003, near the famous Oscar Freire Street . In 2004, Tiffany created "Iridesse", a chain of stores dedicated to pearl-only jewelry. The company operated 16 stores in Florida , New Jersey , New York , Pennsylvania , California , Illinois , Massachusetts , and Virginia . However, the chain operated at a loss since its founding and the company announced in early 2009 that, despite its continued belief in

3864-536: The company built a new store building at 15 Union Square West , Manhattan, which was designed by John Kellum and cost US$ 500,000. It was described by The New York Times as a "palace of jewels." Tiffany stayed at this site until 1906. In 1877, an insignia that would become the New York Yankees "NY" logo was struck on a police medal of honor by Tiffany; the Yankees adopted the logo in 1909. In 1878, Tiffany won

3948-632: The company debuted a new proprietary engagement ring design called the Tiffany True. In August 2019, Tiffany launched their first men's jewelry collection in October of the same year. The line was developed by Reed Krakoff. In October 2019, Tiffany opened a new brand exhibition in Shanghai , China called "Vision & Virtuosity". Tiffany opened its first store in New Delhi , India on 3 February 2020. After

4032-502: The company's new chief artistic officer. Although Krakoff had had no previous experience with jewellery design, his previous success with Coach and "deep understanding of iconic American design" led to his appointment, with the hopes that Krakoff would be able to refresh the image of the brand. In April 2017, the company launched their Tiffany HardWear collection. In July 2017, it was announced that Bulgari veteran Alessandro Bogliolo would be taking over as CEO. Under his leadership, it

4116-720: The concept, it would discontinue Iridesse due to the Great Recession . As of 2018, Tiffany operated 93 stores in the US and 321 stores worldwide, including (as of 31 January 2017) 55 locations in Japan and 85 in the Asia-Pacific region. Net sales in 2018 totaled US$ 4.44 billion. In December 2023, Tiffany opened a store in Shanghai Taikoo Li Qiantan, with the facade designed by MVRDV . This opening followed earlier work between

4200-432: The county both geographically and in terms of the local economy, along with the fact that the stadium will be easily accessible by car and by public transportation via NJ Transit rail and bus. Red Bank has eight parks, with one new park being planned as of 2023. The largest is Count Basie Park, which includes baseball fields, basketball courts, playground, track, a small trail along Mohawk Pond, and restrooms. Eastside Park,

4284-478: The deal because Tiffany was paying millions in dividends to shareholders despite financial losses during the COVID-19 pandemic . Some US$ 70 million had already been paid by Tiffany, with an additional US$ 70 million to be paid in November 2020. LVMH filed a counterclaim against Tiffany for its mismanagement during the pandemic. The case was set aside after LVMH agreed to purchase Tiffany at a reduced price of almost $ 16 billion in October 2020. The $ 15.8 billion deal

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4368-510: The dredging of the Navesink River about 1845, Red Bank became a port from which steamboats transported commuters to work in Manhattan. Red Bank grew in size as a result, and because the Raritan and Delaware Bay Railroad constructed a railway in the town in 1860. In the 20th century, Red Bank was a strong cultural, economic, and political center in Monmouth County until it was hindered by the economic recession that began in 1987 . During this time, its economy, based largely on retail commerce,

4452-509: The first catalogs printed in full color, remained free until 1972. Tiffany's mail-order catalogs reached 15 million people in 1994. Tiffany also produces a corporate-gift catalog each year, and corporate customers purchase Tiffany products for business gift-giving, employee-service and achievement-recognition awards, and for customer incentives. As of 2013 Tiffany still produces a catalog for subscribers, but its advertisement strategy no longer focuses primarily on its catalog. In addition to

4536-405: The gold medal for jewelry and a grand prize for silverware at the Paris Exposition. In 1879, Tiffany purchased one of the world's largest yellow diamonds which became known as the Tiffany Diamond . The Tiffany Diamond has only been worn by four people, one of whom was Audrey Hepburn for the promotion of Breakfast at Tiffany's . In 1887, Tiffany bought a number of pieces at the auction of part of

4620-454: The largest employer is Riverview Medical Center with 1,450 employees. The largest employers following the hospital include Super Foodtown , Colliers Engineering & Design, Arrow Limousine Worldwide, Oceanfirst Financial Corp. , Torcon, Seals Eastern Inc., Molly Pitcher Inn , Giordano, Halleran, & Ciesla; and Red Bank Catholic High School . Most jobs tend to be located along the four commercial corridors, particularly around downtown and

4704-405: The latter was making profits from the sale of counterfeit Tiffany products; however, Tiffany lost both at trial and on appeal . Tiffany & Co. established their subsidiary Laurelton Diamonds in 2002 to manage Tiffany's worldwide diamond supply chain. In 2009, a collaboration between the Japanese mobile-phone operator SoftBank and Tiffany & Co. was announced. The two companies designed

4788-489: The long term plan of connecting the entire waterfront via one large publicly accessible waterfront walkway. The two main priorities are connecting the waterfronts between Marine Park and Riverside Gardens Park; as well as connecting Bellhaven Nature Area with the future Sunset Avenue Park. The borough also is in the works of making the waterfront property owned by Riverfront Medical Center into a publicly accessible waterfront. Other recreational facilities within Red Bank include

4872-492: The mail-order catalog, Tiffany displays its advertisements in many locations, including at bus stops, in magazines and newspapers, and online. With the advent of new technologies, Tiffany placed banner advertisements in the New York Times' mobile app for the iPhone , whereby the user can download the Tiffany app. In January 2015, Tiffany launched its first ever same-sex couple campaign. In 2017, Tiffany partnered with American pop star Lady Gaga for an ad campaign promoting

4956-603: The mayor and the other two council seats up for vote in November 2027, with that cycle continuing in odd-numbered years; the change to November elections meant that the council members elected in 2023 had their term-end month shifted from June to December. As of July 2023 , the mayor of Red Bank is William J. Portman, whose term of office ends December 31, 2027. Members of the Borough Council are Kristina Bonatakis (term ending 2025), David Cassidy (2025), Nancy Facey-Blackwood (2027), Ben Forest (2025), Laura Jannone (2025) and Kate Triggiano (2027), all of whom were elected together on

5040-471: The only park located east of Broad Street, consists of a playground, soccer field, softball field, basketball court, tennis courts, benches, picnic tables, walking paths, lawn, and restrooms. Along the Navesink River , there are three parks: Marine Park, which consists of a playground, benches, boat basin, picnic tables, lawn, and restrooms; Riverside Gardens Park, which has picnic tables, benches, boardwalk, lawn, and restrooms; and Maple Cove Park, which includes

5124-434: The population were under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 34.6% from 25 to 44, 23.0% from 45 to 64, and 12.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35.2 years. For every 100 females, the population had 103.6 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 103.5 males. The Census Bureau's 2006–2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income

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5208-405: The population. There were 5,201 households, of which 18.0% had children under age 18 living with them, 32.2% were married couples living together, 11.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 51.9% were non-families. 42.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.9% had someone living alone who 65 or older. The average household size was 2.20 and the average family size

5292-419: The population. Of the 4,929 households, 23.1% had children under the age of 18; 32.8% were married couples living together; 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present and 49.9% were non-families. Of all households, 40.1% were made up of individuals and 12.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 3.29. 20.4% of

5376-458: The property regained a second life. James Barry, son-in-law to Kevork Hovnanian was positioned as President of The Molly Pitcher after the purchase and oversaw the complete building's sixteen month renovation. After the renovation, the Inn's business increased dramatically. In fact, the property was so successful that, in 1997, Barry and Hovnanian acquired a sister hotel right in the neighborhood, The Oyster Point Hotel. The historic Molly Pitcher Inn

5460-446: The robbery, the six men were arrested and the jewelry was recovered. Tiffany & Co. trademarked their signature Tiffany Blue color in 1998. Three years later they partnered with Pantone to standardize the color as "1837 Blue". The Tiffany & Co. Foundation was established in 2000 to provide grants to nonprofit organizations working in the areas of the environment and the arts. In June 2004, Tiffany sued eBay , claiming that

5544-420: The sale of 4.5 million shares of common stock . Due to the 1990–1991 recession in the United States, Tiffany commenced an emphasis upon mass merchandising . A new campaign was launched that stressed how Tiffany could be affordable for all; for example, the company advertised that the price of diamond engagement rings started at $ 850. "How to Buy a Diamond" brochures were sent to 40,000 people, who called

5628-457: The sale of precious stones. There are suggestions that the company directs part of the profits to finance the Russian army. In November 2019, LVMH announced its purchase of Tiffany & Co for $ 16.2 billion, $ 135 per share. LVMH cancelled the pending purchase in September 2020, with Tiffany filing a lawsuit asking the court to compel the purchase or to assess damages against LVMH. The same month, Forbes reported that LVMH had cancelled

5712-411: The start of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the brand announced that it was stopping purchasing diamonds from Russia. However, it was later revealed that they continued to purchase through intermediaries, including the UAE. [1] Due to the weak US sanctions and the absence of EU sanctions on this export sector, the Russian company Alrosa , which is partially state-owned, continues to profit from

5796-517: The tip of Manhattan if traveling by water along the Navesink River and through Raritan Bay . Unincorporated communities , localities and place names partially or completely within the borough include Newmans Corner. Red Bank is bordered by the Monmouth County municipalities of Fair Haven , Little Silver , Middletown , Shrewsbury and Tinton Falls . Red Bank has a humid subtropical climate ( Cfa ). The 2010 United States census counted 12,206 people, 4,929 households, and 2,469 families in

5880-453: The town. The largest is the historic commercial center of Downtown Red Bank, which mainly runs along Broad Street . Other major connected commercial streets include Monmouth Street, Front Street , and White Street, all of which make up the Broad Street Historic District. Downtown includes a mixed variety of businesses, restaurants, and entertainment, ranging from high end retailers and fine dining to cheap eats and food. A section of Broad Street

5964-670: The train station. Of the 6,133 employed population of Red Bank, only about 12% both live and work within the borough. Of Red Bank residents, 83% work in New Jersey, with 47% in Monmouth County , 14% in New York City , and 9% in Middlesex County , with neighboring municipalities being the most common work destinations. Of non-resident workers of Red Bank, 95% live in New Jersey, with 61% living in Monmouth County, 11% in Ocean County , and 7.5% in Middlesex County, with most coming from neighboring communities. Overall, 757 people work and live in Red Bank, 10,568 non-residents commute into Red Bank, and 5,376 resident commute out of Red Bank. Red Bank

6048-449: The two companies at Singapore's Changi Airport for which MVRDV created a 3-D printed facade using recycled ocean plastic. In April 2024, Tiffany & Co. opened their newest store at QueensPlaza in Brisbane . After the initial publication of the "Blue Book" Tiffany catalog in 1845, Tiffany continued to use its catalog as part of its advertisement strategy. The Tiffany catalog, one of

6132-455: The west side of the highway that goes to the red bank". English colonists settled Red Bank beginning in the 17th century and it became a center for shipbuilding. Its population grew rapidly after 1809, when regularly scheduled passenger ships were established to serve the route to Manhattan . By 1844, Red Bank had become a commercial and manufacturing center, focused on textiles , tanning , furs , and other goods for sale in Manhattan. With

6216-416: Was $ 59,118 (with a margin of error of $ 9,139) and the median family income was $ 79,922 (+/− $ 12,117). Males had a median income of $ 51,053 (+/− $ 6,351) versus $ 47,368 (+/− $ 9,445) for females. The per capita income for the borough was $ 36,424 (+/− $ 3,310). About 13.1% of families and 14.7% of the population were below the poverty line , including 26.5% of those under 18 and 9.7% of those 65 or older. As of

6300-410: Was 2.99. In the borough the population was spread out, with 17.5% under 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 35.2% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 18.3% who were 65 or older. The median age was 38. For every 100 females, there were 91.8 males. For every 100 females 18 and over, there were 88.9 males. The median income for a household was $ 47,282, and the median income for a family was $ 63,333. Males had

6384-468: Was Mary Ludwig but the soldiers on the battlefield referred to her by the nickname they had given her. Like many women did during those days, Molly Pitcher followed her husband from Carlisle Pennsylvania back to New Jersey. She not only carried water to the thirsty soldiers, but she also tended to wounds, cleaned clothes, and many other important tasks. There is even a story saying that her husband had fainted during battle and Pitcher took over his cannon during

6468-598: Was approved by shareholders in December 2020. Tiffany was delisted from the New York Stock Exchange when the deal closed in January 2021. After LVMH's acquisition, several of Tiffany's senior leaders were replaced with executives from other sectors of LVMH. Alexandre Arnault was given the role of executive vice president. Since 1940, Tiffany's flagship store has operated at the corner of Fifth Avenue and 57th Street in Manhattan , New York City. The polished granite exterior

6552-465: Was formed as a borough by an act of the New Jersey Legislature and was set off from Shrewsbury Township. The borough was named for the red soil along the Navesink River. Downtown Red Bank is notable for its many local and well-known businesses including Garmany, Urban Outfitters , and Tiffany & Co. on and around Broad Street. Many annual events happen throughout the year, including

6636-471: Was founded in 1837 by the jeweler Charles Lewis Tiffany and became famous in the early 20th century under the artistic direction of his son Louis Comfort Tiffany . In 2018, net sales totaled US$ 4.44 billion. As of 2023 , Tiffany operated over 300 stores globally, in many countries including the United States, Japan, and Canada, as well as Europe, Latin America, and the collective Asia-Pacific region, and

6720-723: Was hoped that Tiffany & Co. could turn around slumping sales and capture a younger audience. Tiffany & Co. opened the Blue Box Cafe in New York City in November 2017. Also in November 2017, the company launched their Home & Accessories line. In March 2018, the company opened the Jewelry Design and Innovation Workshop, a new 17,000-square-foot atelier . In May 2018, Tiffany launched their Paper Flowers Collection, designed by Reed Krakoff. In September 2018, Tiffany launched their Paper Flowers collection in Asia. That same month,

6804-554: Was in decline, due to a real estate scandal. Local pundits and urban planners referred to the town as "Dead Bank". Beginning in approximately 1991, under the New Jersey Development and Redevelopment Law, the borough authorized the creation of the Red Bank RiverCenter to manage redevelopment in what was designated as a special improvement district . RiverCenter retains authority over the management and redevelopment of

6888-417: Was larger, to include the commercial areas west of Maple Avenue, including the antique buildings, The Galleria, and Shrewsbury Avenue. But some property owners in this area opposed paying the special assessment. Plans for the larger district advanced but opposition became more rigorous. The proposed district was amended to exclude opponents, and the district that was adopted stops at Maple Avenue. According to

6972-501: Was later sentenced to one year in federal prison. The company's Francesca Amfitheatrof -designed Tiffany T collection debuted in 2014. In February 2017, the company announced that CEO Frédéric Cuménal was out of a job, effective immediately, after only 22 months, blaming weak sales results. He was replaced on an interim basis by the company's longtime former CEO, Michael Kowalski . Shortly before his abrupt departure, Cuménal had appointed former Coach designer Reed Krakoff as

7056-616: Was shortened to Tiffany & Company in 1853, when Charles Tiffany took control and established the firm's emphasis on jewelry. The company has since opened stores in major cities worldwide. Unlike other stores at the time in the 1830s, Tiffany clearly marked the prices on its goods to forestall any haggling over prices. In addition, against the social norm at the time, Tiffany only accepted cash payments, and did not allow purchases on credit. Such practices (fixed prices for ready money) had first been introduced in 1750 by Palmer's of London Bridge. The first Tiffany mail order catalog, known as

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