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Walker’s Shortbread Celebrates Its Scottish Heritage at NYC Tartan Week and Tartan Day Parade 2024

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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Walker’s Shortbread is excited to announce its participation in NYC Tartan Week and culminating in the Tartan Day Parade on Saturday, April 6th where they will debut a shortbread replica of the Empire State Building.

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  • Walker’s Shortbread is excited to announce its participation in NYC Tartan Week and culminating in the Tartan Day Parade on Saturday, April 6th where they will debut a shortbread replica of the Empire State Building.
  • “We are thrilled to participate in NYC Tartan Week and the NYC Tartan Day Parade,” said Joseph Gadaleta, Walker’s Shortbread US CEO.
  • “Our Scottish heritage has always been a cornerstone of the brand, and we look forward to celebrating with our Scottish-American community.”
    NYC Tartan Week is a longstanding annual celebration of Scottish heritage in New York, beginning in 1999.
  • Tartan Week and Day celebrations coincide with the launch of Walker’s Shortbread’s new packaging, designed specifically to nod to the brand’s Scottish heritage.

“Music 4 Good” Unites Top Music Icons to Rally Behind First Responders Children’s Foundation

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023
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NEW YORK, Dec. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For the third year in a row, country music’s biggest artists are giving back during the holiday season through a charitable holiday campaign with Universal Music Group Nashville. This year, for the first time, the “Music 4 Good” holiday campaign will feature country stars and Brazilian music sensation Anitta who was inspired by the mission and joined the campaign in support of First Responders Children’s Foundation (FRCF).

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  • This year, for the first time, the “Music 4 Good” holiday campaign will feature country stars and Brazilian music sensation Anitta who was inspired by the mission and joined the campaign in support of First Responders Children’s Foundation (FRCF).
  • Each of the stars has donated “Once in a Lifetime” VIP experiences (fly-aways, VIP concert experiences, exclusive merchandise, and more) to benefit First Responders Children’s Foundation.
  • Money raised through “Music 4 Good” is directly supporting the FRCF Scholarship Program and Resiliency Program that supports children of first responders with free and confidential mental health counseling.
  • “First Responders Children’s Foundation is enormously grateful to Universal Music Group Nashville and its artists for helping ease the financial and mental health burdens experienced by far too many first responder families,” said First Responders Children’s Foundation President and CEO Jillian Crane.

Solomon Partners Taking 70k Square Feet at 1251 Avenue of the Americas

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Monday, December 11, 2023
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Solomon signed a 15-year lease for approximately 70,000 square feet spanning the entire 32nd and partial 31st floors of the iconic 53-story skyscraper.

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  • Solomon signed a 15-year lease for approximately 70,000 square feet spanning the entire 32nd and partial 31st floors of the iconic 53-story skyscraper.
  • “Despite what you read, it was challenging to locate trophy office space for a growing firm in midtown Manhattan,” said Solomon Partners CEO Marc Cooper.
  • Solomon currently subleases 42,000 square feet from AllianceBernstein at 1345 Avenue of the Americas.
  • In addition to the planned New York expansion, Solomon Partners established an office in the Chicago Mercantile Exchange building in 2021.

Due to Overwhelming Demand, Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes Extends Run to January 4

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Monday, December 4, 2023
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NEW YORK, Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Due to overwhelming demand, Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. ("MSG Entertainment") announced today that the 2023 run of the Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes, presented by QVC®, has added six additional performances, extending the show run through January 4, 2024. The additional shows will take place at 2:00pm and 8:00pm each day on Tuesday, January 2; Wednesday, January 3; and Thursday, January 4, only at Radio City Music Hall. Tickets for the newly added shows are on sale now at www.rockettes.com/christmas.

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  • A staple of the holidays in New York City, the Christmas Spectacular stars the incomparable Radio City Rockettes and features nine show-stopping numbers throughout the 90-minute production.
  • Last year, the Christmas Spectacular debuted a newly reimagined lyrical number "Dance of the Frost Fairies," turning Radio City into a wintry wonderland with the Rockettes performing as whimsical fairies while fairy-drones magically fly throughout the Music Hall.
  • Since it opened at Radio City in 1933, the Christmas Spectacular has brought holiday joy to more than 70 million people from around the world.
  • Radio City Music Hall is committed to meeting the needs of guests and creating an enjoyable and unforgettable experience for all.

Sphere To Feature First-Of-Its-Kind Exosphere Activation With The Radio City Rockettes This Holiday Season

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
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LAS VEGAS and NEW YORK,  Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sphere Entertainment Co. (NYSE: SPHR) ('Sphere Entertainment') and Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (NYSE: MSGE) ('MSG Entertainment') announced today that the Radio City Rockettes, the stars of the beloved Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes that runs annually at Radio City Music Hall in New York, will be featured daily throughout the holiday season on the Exosphere, the fully programmable LED exterior of Sphere in Las Vegas. The festive Christmas Spectacular activation debuted overnight, marking the first time the Exosphere has featured dancing wrapped 360 degrees around the venue. The content was developed in collaboration between Sphere Entertainment and MSG Entertainment, both part of the MSG family of companies.

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  • LAS VEGAS and NEW YORK, Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sphere Entertainment Co. (NYSE: SPHR) ('Sphere Entertainment') and Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (NYSE: MSGE) ('MSG Entertainment') announced today that the Radio City Rockettes, the stars of the beloved Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes that runs annually at Radio City Music Hall in New York, will be featured daily throughout the holiday season on the Exosphere, the fully programmable LED exterior of Sphere in Las Vegas.
  • The festive Christmas Spectacular activation debuted overnight, marking the first time the Exosphere has featured dancing wrapped 360 degrees around the venue.
  • The ornament closes, and the iconic Radio City Music Hall marquee appears in vibrant neon, replicating the landmark venue in New York City.
  • A staple of the holidays in New York City, the Christmas Spectacular stars the incomparable Radio City Rockettes and features nine show-stopping numbers throughout the 90-minute production.

New York City Entrepreneurs Selected for Small Business Spotlight at Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park

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Friday, October 27, 2023
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NEW YORK, Oct. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bank of America today announced the four New York City-based women and/or minority-owned business beneficiaries of this year's Bank of America Small Business Spotlight program at the iconic Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park. Each business will showcase and sell their products at a rent-free booth in the Bank of America Winter Village Holiday Shops for over two weeks each. Offering these local entrepreneurs and businesses the opportunity to reach new customers at one of the city's top winter shopping and tourist destinations, Bank of America will cover shop rent and coordinate the basic build-out of the shop.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bank of America today announced the four New York City-based women and/or minority-owned business beneficiaries of this year's Bank of America Small Business Spotlight program at the iconic Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park .
  • The guidance, support, and encouragement I received from Bank of America, Bryant Park, and Urbanspace staff extended far beyond my time at Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park."
  • Another former Small Business Spotlight vendor, Putrice Thomas, Artist & Founder, Cocoa Puzzles, said, "Participating in the Bank of America Small Business Spotlight program in 2022 was an incredible journey.
  • Kalsang Chomphel, Founder, Kalsang Pottery, a returning business to the Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park Holiday Shops and former Small Business Spotlight vendor, said, "The opportunity Bank of America's Small Business Spotlight gave us has been crucial in finding our place within New York City's marketplace for business.

Empire Portfolio Group Opens Two New Manhattan Orangetheory Locations - Bryant Park and TriBeCa

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
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NEW YORK, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Empire Portfolio Group ("Empire"), a leading Area Developer and Franchisee of Orangetheory® Fitness, the trailblazing heart rate-based interval training fitness franchise, is announcing two new Manhattan New York City studio openings in Bryant Park and TriBeCa, NY.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Empire Portfolio Group ("Empire"), a leading Area Developer and Franchisee of Orangetheory® Fitness, the trailblazing heart rate-based interval training fitness franchise, is announcing two new Manhattan New York City studio openings in Bryant Park and TriBeCa, NY.
  • The Bryant Park studio is centrally located to Bryant Park and Rockefeller Center at 1180 6th Ave, on 46th St between 5th and 6th Aves, New York, NY, United States, 10036.
  • "We're beyond excited to welcome Orangetheory Fitness to two iconic communities, in Bryant Park and TriBeCa, sharing our science-backed, high-energy and strength focused workouts," shared Adam Krell, CEO of Empire Portfolio Group.
  • For further information about the new studios and membership offerings, please call Orangetheory TriBeCa at 646-440-4288 and Orangetheory Bryant Park at 646-699-3757.

German Doner Kebab USA Celebrates It's Arrival to West Field, NJ

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023
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WEST FIELD, N.J., Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Famous for pioneering gourmet doner kebabs in the UK and worldwide, German Doner Kebab (GDK) is thrilled to announce its second store opening in New Jersey. The restaurant is in Westfield – known for its picturesque tree-lined streets, historic downtown, and a strong sense of community. The highly anticipated restaurant brings an exciting fusion of flavors, authenticity, and innovation to the vibrant family-friendly neighborhood.

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  • WEST FIELD, N.J., Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Famous for pioneering gourmet doner kebabs in the UK and worldwide, German Doner Kebab (GDK) is thrilled to announce its second store opening in New Jersey.
  • Nigel Belton, Managing Director of German Doner Kebab North America, says "...judging from the success of our restaurant openings in American Dream, Astoria, Sugar Land, Frisco and 6th Avenue, NYC, we know that Americans are loving and embracing our gourmet doner kebabs."
  • "The USA offers a huge opportunity for GDK", adds Simon Wallis, CEO of German Doner Kebab.
  • German Doner Kebab Westfield will be located at 125 E Broad Street, Westfield, NJ, 07090.

MERRY CHRISTMAS IN JULY! AMERICA'S #1 HOLIDAY PRODUCTION RETURNS!

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023
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NEW YORK, July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of "Christmas in July," Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. ("MSG Entertainment") announced today that America's most beloved holiday show, the Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes, presented by QVC®, is returning to the Great Stage at Radio City Music Hall from November 17, 2023 through January 1, 2024. The 2023 Christmas Spectacular will again feature the fan-favorite scene "Dance of the Frost Fairies," which was reimagined in 2022 and features the Rockettes as fantastical winged fairies, performing alongside fairy-drones that dance high above the audience. Radio City Music Hall is the only place in the world where audiences can experience the immersive magic of the Christmas Spectacular and "Dance of the Frost Fairies." Tickets for the 2023 show are on sale now at www.rockettes.com/christmas.

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  • A staple of the holidays in New York City, the Christmas Spectacular stars the incomparable Radio City Rockettes and features nine show-stopping numbers throughout the 90-minute production.
  • Since it opened at Radio City in 1933, the Christmas Spectacular has brought holiday joy to more than 70 million people from around the world.
  • Most recently, the Rockettes were featured in the Hallmark movie "A Holiday Spectacular" and performed with Mariah Carey in her holiday special filmed at Madison Square Garden, "Mariah Carey: Merry Christmas to All!"
  • Sensory bags, containing resources such as fidget tools and noise canceling headphones, and a quiet room are also available onsite at all Christmas Spectacular performances.

Hasbro Celebrates its 100th Anniversary at 2023 San Diego Comic-Con International

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Monday, July 17, 2023
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"We are absolutely thrilled to celebrate our 100th anniversary with our fans at San Diego Comic-Con," said Kim Boyd, Head of Toy at Hasbro.

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  • "We are absolutely thrilled to celebrate our 100th anniversary with our fans at San Diego Comic-Con," said Kim Boyd, Head of Toy at Hasbro.
  • Attendees can visit the Hasbro Pulse Desk at the Hasbro Booth (#3213) to receive a one-time use code, which can be scanned to pre-order.
  • Programming - In addition to hosting several insightful brand panels at San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC), Hasbro has a powerhouse programming schedule planned at its booth to help attendees have a memorable convention experience.
  • Hasbro is hosting The VAULT: A Hasbro Pulse Store at the Sparks Gallery (530 Sixth Avenue) so fans can purchase Hasbro Pulse’s best-selling products and select convention exclusives.