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Moving On Up M embers have a new office in New York. In another major post- merger milestone, the two offices that formerly served the precursor unions have come together at one of New York's cultural hubs. e new space, located at 1900 Broadway, was the culmination of an exhaustive search for a new location that would fit the needs of New York members and staff. When the fith floor of One Lincoln Plaza became available, member and staff leaders jumped at the opportunity. Not only was the location irresistable, but it included an empty floor that could be tailored from scratch to members' needs. e building is located across the street from New York's famed Lincoln Center and only a block and a half from Central Park. Also nearby are the Julliard School and the Columbus Circle shopping area. A hallmark of the new space is its open workspace that encourages collaboration. e comfortable, spacious interior presents an inviting vibe, as visitors move from the lobby to the front office to the interior. e large windows bring in lots of natural light and afford captivating views of the surrounding neighborhood. From one member meeting space, for example, visitors can see a stunning panorama of Broadway, W. 64th St., Lincoln Center and Columbus Avenue to the north. Accommodations at the new office include more conference rooms and meeting spaces, a new boardroom, a multipurpose room, a new conservatory studio, and a member lounge, including computer stations with Internet access, more stable Wi-Fi and an ATM. "It's great that we have a new office that symbolizes our merged union," remarked President Ken Howard during a ribbon- cutting ceremony on Jan. 22. In addition to Howard, the ceremony was attended by New York Local President and National Vice President, New York Above, One Lincoln Plaza, the new location for the union's New York office, as seen from Broadway and 64th Street. Below, an artist's rendering of the new space. STEPHEN LOVEKIN/GETTY IMAGES 20 SAG-AFTRA | Spring 2014 | SAGAFTRA.org 20-22_NYOffice_F1.indd 20 4/24/14 7:33 PM