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CHARGE! and ABC Owned Television Stations Enter Into New Network Affiliation Agreement

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Monday, April 1, 2024

Sinclair Broadcast Group, a subsidiary of Sinclair Inc., (Nasdaq: SBGI) today announced a new broadcast affiliate distribution agreement with ABC Owned Television Stations that will make CHARGE!, one of Sinclair’s free, over-the-air, national broadcast TV networks, available on ABC Owned Television Stations’ Diginet 3.

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  • Sinclair Broadcast Group, a subsidiary of Sinclair Inc., (Nasdaq: SBGI) today announced a new broadcast affiliate distribution agreement with ABC Owned Television Stations that will make CHARGE!, one of Sinclair’s free, over-the-air, national broadcast TV networks, available on ABC Owned Television Stations’ Diginet 3.
  • and broaden our partnership with ABC Owned Television Stations.
  • Sinclair continues to grow our multicast networks and securing big- 4 network row positioning for the launch of CHARGE!
  • on all eight ABC powerhouse stations was a key strategic initiative," said Lee Schlazer, SVP, of Distribution.

WPIX, WABC-TV, and WXTV-DT Launch NextGen TV in the Nation’s #1 Television Market

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

In addition, NextGen TV adds a new dimension to TV viewing, with vibrant video and new Voice+ dialogue enhancement that brings voices to the foreground.

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  • In addition, NextGen TV adds a new dimension to TV viewing, with vibrant video and new Voice+ dialogue enhancement that brings voices to the foreground.
  • The launch of NextGen TV follows a decade of development and months of planning and preparation by the local stations.
  • New York metro area viewers can learn more about NextGen TV by visiting www.WatchNextGenTV.com , which offers a guide listing cities where NextGen TV is already live, as well as links to available NextGen TV set models.
  • Antenna viewers without NextGen TV sets can simply rescan their TV sets to ensure uninterrupted service.

Columbus Citizens Foundation Announces 2023 Columbus Day Parade Line-Up and Performers for World's Largest Celebration of Italian American Culture

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

NEW YORK, Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On Monday, October 9, the 79th Annual Columbus Day Parade will be held in New York City. The Parade celebrates Italian American heritage, culture and achievements and is the largest celebration of Italian heritage in the world.

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  • The Parade celebrates Italian American heritage, culture and achievements and is the largest celebration of Italian heritage in the world.
  • 2023 Honorees Tom DiNapoli, Janet DiFiore, Don DeCarlo and Father Zach Presutti will join her at the front of the Parade.
  • Columbus Citizens Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the celebration of Italian heritage and the creation of opportunities for younger Italian Americans, organizes the annual Columbus Day Parade in New York City.
  • The 79th Columbus Day Parade is broadcast live on ABC Channel 7 (12:00 – 3:00 p.m.

The 14th Annual Juneteenth NY Celebration 2023 'Kaleidoscope of Black Culture' Returns to Brooklyn, NY, June 16-June 18

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Thursday, February 23, 2023

The Juneteenth NY Celebration was created to empower the Black community as well as advance the economic and cultural arts in underserved areas to champion small, Black-owned businesses.

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  • The Juneteenth NY Celebration was created to empower the Black community as well as advance the economic and cultural arts in underserved areas to champion small, Black-owned businesses.
  • By showcasing Black creativity, ingenuity, and innovations, the Juneteenth NY Celebration's array of events push forward a positive and present-day Black history narrative.
  • Juneteenth NY Celebration encourages people of all races, nationalities, and ethnicities to join together to support and participate in Juneteenth celebrations locally and across the country - a true testament of resilience and humanity.
  • The 14th Annual Juneteenth NY Celebration will be held (rain or shine).

Columbus Citizens Foundation Announces 2022 COLUMBUS DAY PARADE Line-Up and Performers for World's Largest Celebration of Italian American Culture

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Thursday, October 6, 2022

NEW YORK, Oct. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On Monday, October 10, the 78th Annual Columbus Day Parade will be held in New York City. The Parade celebrates Italian American heritage, culture and achievements and is the largest celebration of Italian heritage in the world.

Key Points: 
  • The Parade celebrates Italian American heritage, culture and achievements and is the largest celebration of Italian heritage in the world.
  • Columbus Citizens Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the celebration of Italian heritage and the creation of opportunities for younger Italian Americans, organizes the annual Columbus Day Parade in New York City.
  • Columbus Citizens Foundation is a non-profit organization in New York City committed to fostering an appreciation of Italian American heritage and achievement.
  • The Foundation organizes New York City's annual Columbus Celebration and Columbus Day Parade, which has celebrated Italian-American heritage on New York's Fifth Avenue since 1929.

Prudential Powers Inclusion and Economic Growth in New York City and Across the Globe Through Support of Curtain Up Broadway Festival

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Friday, September 30, 2022

As part of the Curtain Up event, Prudential is also expanding access to the arts, theater community, and education programs, creating opportunities for more inclusion on Broadway.

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  • As part of the Curtain Up event, Prudential is also expanding access to the arts, theater community, and education programs, creating opportunities for more inclusion on Broadway.
  • Since last years festival, Prudential has given away 2,400 tickets to Broadway shows at local theaters across the country through the Prudential Standing Ovations Ticket Giveaway .
  • We know that Broadway and local theaters help to drive inclusion and economic growth in New York City and around the world.
  • Curtain Up Broadway Festival kicks off with guest speakers from title sponsor Prudential, Playbill, The Broadway League, and the Times Square Alliance.

Jeanine Pirro Named Co-host of The Five With Liberal Seat to Rotate Between Harold Ford Jr, Geraldo Rivera, and Jessica Tarlov

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Wednesday, January 12, 2022

In making the announcement, Ms. Scott said, The Five continues to be a beloved show by the American audience.

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  • In making the announcement, Ms. Scott said, The Five continues to be a beloved show by the American audience.
  • Pirro, Ford, Rivera and Tarlov will co-host alongside powerhouse homegrown stars Greg Gutfeld, Dana Perino and Jesse Watters.
  • The Five has ruled the timeslot for a decade as the number one show in both cable and all of cable news at 5 PM/ET.
  • Newly minted liberal co-host Harold Ford Jr. joined FOX News Media as a contributor in 2021 and guest co-hosted The Five throughout the last year.

ProVet USA to Join Operation Gridiron at the 2021 New York City Veterans Week Celebration in Times Square

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Monday, November 1, 2021

Charitable donations will be received from the six ROLL stationary bike competitions -- with the computerized course and races displayed prominently on the Times Square Screen -- as well as between celebrities, local media and members of our armed forces, including NYC Department of Veterans Services Commissioner James Hendon.

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  • CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Nov. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --ProVet USA announced today that it will be joining Operation Gridiron, T-Mobile, Starbucks, Griffon Holdings, Bob Woodruff Foundation and others for the benefit of NYC veterans charities at the 2021 New York City Veterans Week celebration in Times Square on November 10th and 11th from 10:00 am-9:00 pm.
  • Veterans Week events promote the issues facing our Veterans and their families and provide them with the resources to transition and succeed in the civilian world.
  • ProVet USA is the only personalized leadership and professional development program that empowers veterans to thrive in the civilian workplace.
  • Operation Gridiron is a charitable effort in partnership with the Pro Football Hall of Fame and the U.S. Veterans Chamber of Commerce (USVCC) to generate funds to support veterans.

Columbus Citizens Foundation Announces 2021 Columbus Day Parade Line-Up and Performers For World's Largest Celebration Of Italian American Culture

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Thursday, October 7, 2021

The Parade celebrates Italian American heritage, culture and achievements and is the largest celebration of Italian heritage in the world.

Key Points: 
  • The Parade celebrates Italian American heritage, culture and achievements and is the largest celebration of Italian heritage in the world.
  • The Columbus Citizens Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the celebration of Italian heritage and the creation of opportunities for younger Italian Americans, organizes the Columbus Day Parade in New York City every year.
  • About the Columbus Citizens Foundation:
    The Columbus Citizens Foundation is a non-profit organization in New York City committed to fostering an appreciation of Italian American heritage and achievement.
  • The Foundation organizes New York City's annual Columbus Celebration and Columbus Day Parade, which has celebrated Italian-American heritage on New York's Fifth Avenue since 1929.

Columbus Citizens Foundation Announces 2021 Columbus Day Parade Line-up and Performers For World's Largest Celebration Of Italian American Culture with a Theme of "Resilience, Recovery and Reunion"

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Thursday, October 7, 2021

The Parade celebrates Italian American heritage, culture and achievements and is the largest celebration of Italian heritage in the world.

Key Points: 
  • The Parade celebrates Italian American heritage, culture and achievements and is the largest celebration of Italian heritage in the world.
  • The Columbus Citizens Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the celebration of Italian heritage and the creation of opportunities for younger Italian Americans, organizes the Columbus Day Parade in New York City every year.
  • About the Columbus Citizens Foundation:
    The Columbus Citizens Foundation is a non-profit organization in New York City committed to fostering an appreciation of Italian American heritage and achievement.
  • The Foundation organizes New York City's annual Columbus Celebration and Columbus Day Parade, which has celebrated Italian-American heritage on New York's Fifth Avenue since 1929.