THE LIGHTSTONE GROUP EXPANDS RETAIL CHOICES AT
LARCHMONT COMMONS SHOPPING CENTER IN MT. LAUREL, N.J.

Sports Retailer Black Diamond Mountain Signs 6,800-SF Lease



LAKEWOOD, NJ, JANUARY 3, 2006 – The Lightstone Group, one of the largest private real estate owners in the country, announced Black Diamond Mountain, a sports apparel and supplies company, has signed a 6,800-square-foot lease to open a retail store at Larchmont Commons shopping center, located in Mount Laurel, New Jersey.

“We are proud to incorporate this first-rate store into our retail mix at Larchmont Commons,” said Jeffrey Dash, director of leasing for The Lightstone Group. “We strive to keep our tenant mix fresh and are confident that Black Diamond Mountain will meet the needs of consumers seeking outstanding, high-quality sports apparel and equipment.”

The Larchmont Commons Shopping Center is a 127,162-square-foot neighborhood shopping center located at Route 38 in the heart of Mount Laurel Township in Burlington County, New Jersey. Tenants within the center include AAA/Travel Store, Radio Shack, Nova Care and Burger King, H&R Block Tax Services and Tot Time.

Black Diamond Equipment Ltd. is an employee-owned manufacturer of equipment for rock climbing, alpinism and backcountry skiing. By consistently building innovative products and actively preserving the mountain environment, Black Diamond has assumed a leadership role in the international outdoor community.