Tragedy Strikes in New York City: Lives Lost in High-Rise Shooting
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A senseless act of violence in New York City leaves several individuals dead and a community in mourning.
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Blackstone is the world’s largest alternative asset manager, overseeing over $1.2 trillion in assets under management (AUM) as of 2025. Founded in 1985 by Stephen A. Schwarzman and Peter G. Peterson, Blackstone has grown into a global financial powerhouse, serving both institutional and individual investors by building strong businesses that generate lasting value[1][2][5]. The firm’s operations span diverse investment sectors, including private equity, real estate, credit, infrastructure, life sciences, growth equity, secondaries, and hedge funds. Blackstone owns more than 12,500 real estate assets and 250+ portfolio companies, positioning it as the world’s largest commercial real estate owner and one of the biggest private equity platforms globally[1][2]. Its credit and insurance business is also the largest third-party focused credit platform, managing $407 billion in assets[2]. Blackstone’s core mission is to deliver outstanding financial performance by stewarding capital with integrity and conviction, while fostering innovation and entrepreneurialism. The firm emphasizes a builder mindset, leveraging its scale and expertise to empower businesses for long-term growth. It also prioritizes a strong corporate culture, reflected in its commitment to teamwork, diversity, and continuous learning, which attracts top talent worldwide—only 138 out of nearly 60,000 applicants secured positions recently[1][4]. Key achievements include maintaining a 40-year track record of investment performance and becoming the world’s largest discretionary allocator to hedge funds. Blackstone reported strong earnings in 2025, reflecting its ability to navigate complex markets and capitalize on emerging trends such as artificial intelligence and evolving real estate dynamics[2][4][5]. Today, Blackstone stands as a beacon of financial security and innovation, shaping tomorrow’s economy through strategic investments and operational excellence across multiple sectors[1][3][5].
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