New York City REIT (NYC) 12 Nov 212021 Q3 Earnings call transcript

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Third Quarter 2021 Earnings Call. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode. After the speakers’ remarks, there will be a question-and-answer session. [Operator Instructions] I would now like to hand the conference over to your speaker today, Louisa Quarto. ahead. go Please

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Thank you.

Yes. Thanks, Bryan.

Thank over comments. the you, turn Weil back to for call I will now Mike closing any

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very all much. you thank So,

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