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Star Wars™ 'March to May the 4th' kicks off in New York City, delights fans with new products and a stunning light show

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Friday, March 22, 2024
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NEW YORK, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Star Wars March to May the 4th campaign began today with new product announcements including toys, apparel, accessories, collectibles and more. The march started with a takeover of the iconic Empire State Building that included a lighting ceremony, fan experiences, window displays and more — culminating in a showstopping dynamic light show displayed on the façade of the world-famous New York landmark.

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  • The takeover of the Empire State Building includes interactive photo moments, which highlight new Star Wars consumer products in window and observatory deck displays.
  • On the iconic 86th Floor Observatory , Star Wars fans can pose with a life-size Funko POP!
  • Additionally, Hasbro and Amazon have teamed up to create a Star Wars experience with something for every Star Wars fan on the first floor of the Empire State Building.
  • Star Wars Celebration 2025: Star Wars Celebration, the Ultimate Star Wars Fan Event, is taking place April 18-20, 2025, in Japan.

BIC Honors Educators with Return of the #Write4Teachers Campaign in Partnership with iHeartMedia New York

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Monday, July 26, 2021
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The campaign is aimed at celebrating teachers' unwavering commitment to students and their communities, especially in light of adversity including the COVID-19 pandemic.

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  • The campaign is aimed at celebrating teachers' unwavering commitment to students and their communities, especially in light of adversity including the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • "At BIC, we are proud to join forces with iHeartMedia New York and show teachers the appreciation they deserve, in return for the endless support they so selflessly give, both in and outside the classroom."
  • "We want to celebrate the lifelong impact of our educators, and that's why we are honored to once again team up with BIC for the #Write4Teachers campaign."
  • iHeartMedia New York owns and operates WHTZ-FM, WKTU-FM, WAXQ-FM, WWPR-FM, WLTW-FM, WOR-AM, WWRL-AM and is a part of iHeartMedia.

iHeartMedia New York Launches New Digital Destination for Broadway Fans

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Monday, January 14, 2019
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iHeartMedia New York announced today the debut of iHeartRadio Broadway , home for the best of Broadway 24/7, in collaboration with Mercedes Benz as the founding partner.

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  • iHeartMedia New York announced today the debut of iHeartRadio Broadway , home for the best of Broadway 24/7, in collaboration with Mercedes Benz as the founding partner.
  • The new digital station is now available for Broadway fans everywhere via iHeartRadio and iHeartRadioBroadway.com.
  • In addition to the new digital station, iHeartRadioBroadway.com will be a one-stop site for all Broadway-related content and will provide the Broadway community with one-of-a-kind experiences.
  • iHeartMedia New York owns and operates WHTZ-FM, WKTU-FM, WAXQ-FM, WWPR-FM, WLTW-FM, WOR-AM and is a part of iHeartMedia.

SBS Awarded Official Certification as Minority-Owned Enterprise

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Wednesday, September 12, 2018
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The certification was announced by Mr. Terrence Clark, President and CEO of the New York and New Jersey MSDC.

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  • The certification was announced by Mr. Terrence Clark, President and CEO of the New York and New Jersey MSDC.
  • Among the NMSDC's caveats for certification is a strict adherence to the requirement that candidate suppliers be bona-fide, minority-owned enterprises.
  • Mr. Alarcn's father, Pablo Ral Alarcn, founded SBS with the purchase of WVNJ-AM in New York City in October of 1983.
  • The MBE certification places SBS on an exclusive list of verified minority-owned firms offering their respective services to corporate, governmental, educational and charitable entities throughout the country.