Urban Edge Properties Promotes Michael Zucker to Executive Vice President of Leasing

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Urban Edge Properties (NYSE:UE) ("Urban Edge" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the promotion of Michael Zucker to the position of Executive Vice President-Leasing. Mr. Zucker, 34, has more than twelve years of leasing experience with the Company's portfolio having originally joined Vornado in 2004. His leadership abilities are evident in the outstanding accomplishments of the Company's leasing team, which has increased retail portfolio occupancy to over 96%. In addition, Mr. Zucker has been instrumental in advancing the Company's redevelopment and anchor repositioning plans at key properties within the Urban Edge portfolio.

"We are delighted to recognize Michael's significant contributions to the growth of our Company. His deal-making acumen, creativity and tireless work ethic make him an excellent addition to our executive team," said Jeff Olson, Urban Edge's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "We look forward to Michael's continued success and to working with him to maximize the value of our assets."

ABOUT URBAN EDGE PROPERTIES

Urban Edge Properties is a NYSE listed real estate investment trust focused on managing, acquiring, developing, and redeveloping retail real estate in urban communities, primarily in the New York metropolitan region. Urban Edge owns 84 properties totaling 14.8 million square feet of gross leasable area.

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Source: Urban Edge Properties