Active4Adventures Presents Cycling Tour Through Five UNESCO World Heritage Sites

NEW YORK, April 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Active4Adventures and GARMIN designed this amazing itinerary made for those of you looking for adventure and an out of the ordinary biking experience. This is the perfect tour ever. It starts and ends in two UNESCO World Heritage sites, Saint-Guilhem-le-Desert and Carcassonne. It's all about breathtaking landscapes, unique gastronomy, and abundant historical sites in this beautiful part of Languedoc-Roussillon region. Read more about this New York City, New York press release.

Saint Mary's Hospital First in New England Region to Implement Connexient's MediNav™, Digital Wayfinding and Patient Engagement Solution

NEW YORK, March 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Mark Green, CEO of Connexient, announced today that Saint Mary's Hospital, based in Waterbury, CT, will be the company's first beta partner in Connecticut to employ MediNav™, an innovative wayfinding and patient engagement application. MediNav™ is a native smartphone and smartpad application ideal for navigating medical facilities. The mapping, wayfinding, and patient engagement features provide patients and visitors with compelling indoor maps, location-based content and step-by-step directions. MediNav™ will initially be offered on iPhone, iPad and Android devices, as well as unique in-hospital kiosk solutions for arriving visitors and patients. Read more about this New York City, New York press release.

US CMBS Delinquency Rate Unchanged in December

NEW YORK, Jan. 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Trepp CMBS delinquency rate in December was unchanged from the previous month at 9.71%. After months of continued volatility, the delinquency rate for US commercial real estate loans in CMBS has regained some stability. From early 2012 through the end of the summer, the CMBS delinquency rate bounced around considerably. Read more about this New York City, New York press release.

Pesach on the Mountain Promotes Its Passover Hotel as a Luxurious Alternative to Spending the Holiday in the City

NEW YORK, Dec. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Pesach on the Mountain is currently encouraging vacationers to spend this Pesach relaxing at its exclusive Passover hotel. Located in the luxurious Nita Lake Lodge, the program offers breathtaking views, exquisite food arrangements, and an array of top notch entertainment. More about the resort can be found on the company's website at http://www.PesachontheMountain.com/ ski-resort. Read more about this New York City, New York press release.

"The Reality of FASHION The Reality of AIDS" Reality Star Fashion Show To Benefit AIDS United Announces Celebrity Line Up

Lil Kim, Vanessa & Angela Simmons, Draya Michele, Ramona Singer and Others to Walk Runway During New York Fashion Week Fundraising Event NEW YORK, Dec. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- "The Reality of FASHION The Reality of AIDS",( http://www.realityontherunway.com), announced today their exciting reality star line up slotted to walk the runway on Saturday, February 9th 2013. The formal attire, red carpet event will take place at the Altman Building in New York City located at 135 West 18th Street, New York, NY 10001 with doors opening at 7:00pm. The featured designer for the evening will be Dominique Auxilly. A well-known NYC based designer who has dressed celebrity names such as Nicki Minaj, Adrienne Bailon, Coco, and Tamar Braxton. Known to pull inspiration from all aspects of life, Auxilly's pieces most often reflect her love for old Hollywood, her obsession with architectural structures and her Jamaican roots. These elements and influences come together to create a label like no other. Created and produced by Beautiful Planning Marketing & PR (BPMPR), the first-of-its-kind philanthropic event has a fundraising goal of $300,000 for the evening to benefit this year's charity of choice, AIDS United. Read more about this New York City, New York press release.

Small Business Expo Announces 2013 Business Networking Event Schedule, with the Addition of Three New Cities

Small Business Expo has recently expanded its lineup of 2013 business events to include tradeshows in five cities across the country, including New York, Dallas, Boston, Los Angeles, and Miami. NEW YORK, Dec. 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Small Business Expo is announcing the addition of three new business networking events to its 2013 schedule. Available online at http://www.TheSmallBusinessExpo.com, the production company is heralded for organizing some of the largest and most popular B2B tradeshows, conferences, and events for small businesses in the country. Read more about this New York City, New York press release.

Online Bad Credit Lender Warns Families To Avoid Spending More Than They Can Afford This Christmas

Surging holiday spending statistics prompt personal loan website to urge Americans against out-of-control spending. NEW YORK, Dec. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Christmas is just around the corner and, this Holiday season, a voice of restraint is coming from an unlikely source: a leading online personal loan resource. Popular online lender website www.ReallyBadCreditOffers.com is urging consumers to limit spending on gifts if it cannot be afforded. Borrower feedback has the lending resource concerned; they wish to encourage families to be careful not to overextend or fall victim to predatory lending or money scams in an effort to buy more gifts. Read more about this New York City, New York press release.

Uptime Institute Announces Eighth Annual Symposium: The Global Digital Infrastructure Evolution

NEW YORK, Dec. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Uptime Institute, a division of The 451 Group, today announced the eighth annual Uptime Institute Symposium will be held May 13-16 at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, California, with a theme of The Global Digital Infrastructure Evolution. Senior data center industry thought leaders, innovators and practitioners from over 30 countries will come together at Symposium 2013 to discuss strategies and best practices for enhancing strategic planning and communication between IT and facilities management. Read more about this New York City, New York press release.

Full Cup, Thirsty Spirit: Nourishing the Soul When Life's Just Too Much

NEW YORK, Dec. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- In her new book, Full Cup, Thirsty Spirit (Hay House, December 31, 2012)psychology expert Karen Horneffer- Ginter, Ph.D. encourages readers to re-think the fullness of their calendars and to consider all that's right with themselves and their lives. Read more about this New York City, New York press release.

Spa Week Media Group Launches Holiday Gift Card Sale to Help Friends and Family Relax this Season

Annual sale provides $100 Spa & Wellness Gift Card by Spa Week® for just $79.99 NEW YORK, Dec. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Spa Week Media Group, the nation's fastest-growing spa and wellness marketing company, announces the launch of its highly anticipated Holiday Gift Card Sale. In an effort to provide relief for millions of people who experience an abundance of physical and mental stress brought on by the Holiday Season, Spa Week's annual sale will allow consumers to purchase a $100 Spa & Wellness Gift Card by Spa Week® for just $79.99 by visiting www.spaweek.com/holiday. Read more about this New York City, New York press release.

Limited Spots Now Available at Kosher Ski Resort Pesach on the Mountain's Exclusive Passover Program

Luxury ski program Pesach on the Mountain is currently highlighting the limited number of spots and variety of exclusive options that are available through its intimate luxury Pesach vacation. NEW YORK, Dec. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Pesach on the Mountain, a luxury Kosher vacation program, is now encouraging would-be vacationers to explore its newly launched Pesach resort options. Accessible online at http://www.PesachOnTheMountain.com, the company has made available a selection of cozy and intimate suites at Whistler, Canada's Nita Lake Lodge for Passover vacationers. Only a limited number of spots now remain in the Kosher family vacation, and event planners are encouraging interested vacationers to call as soon as possible to ensure that they can reserve a room that meets their needs. Read more about this New York City, New York press release.

Registration Opens for 6th Annual Hosting and Cloud Transformation Summit- Europe

Summit Will Focus on Meeting the Challenges of the Digital Infrastructure Evolution NEW YORK, Dec. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- 451 Research, a division of The 451 Group, is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the 6th Annual HCTS-Europe Summit, which will be held in London, April 9-10, 2013. 451 Research's Hosting and Cloud Transformation Summits are the premier forums for executives in the hosting, cloud computing, datacenter and Internet infrastructure sectors. Read more about this New York City, New York press release.

Petco, Famous Footwear Sign On at Simone's Throggs Neck Shopping Center in the Bronx

285,000-Square-Foot Retail Center is 75% Committed to Local and National Retailers, Including Target, TJ Maxx, Applebee's, Metro Optics NEW YORK, Dec. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Simone Development Companies today announced that Petco and Famous Footwear have leased space at the new Throggs Neck Shopping Center project currently under construction in the Ferry Point section of The Bronx. Petco agreed to lease 10,000 square feet, and Famous Footwear signed on for 5,500 square feet. Only 70,000 square feet of space remain available. Throggs Neck Shopping Center is being developed by Simone Development, in conjunction with Aaron Malinsky and Paul Slayton. Read more about this New York City, New York press release.

Josh Cellars Teams with Operation Homefront to Provide Assistance to New York-based Military Families

Ft. Drum area military families get helping hand this holiday season NEW YORK, Nov. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Operation Homefront, a not-for-profit which provides emergency assistance to military personnel and their families in times of hardship, is stepping up efforts to help New York-based military service families. Read more about this New York City, New York press release.

Post-Hurricane Sandy: Chef Philliberto Jimenez Finds a 'New Kitchen,' Thanks to Blue Planet Grill

Former sous chef of the wrecked River Cafe lands a golden culinary-career opportunity in the wake of the storm's destruction NEW YORK, Nov. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Despite having decimated homes and businesses throughout the Northeast and, in particular, areas in and surrounding the stoic city of New York, Hurricane Sandy has destroyed neither hope nor opportunity. And that's exactly what one talented chef -- Philliberto Jimenez -- has found. After losing his job at Brooklyn's prestigious River Cafe, he recently landed a golden opportunity as head chef at Blue Planet Grill (http://www.bpgnyc.com). Read more about this New York City, New York press release.

"Sports with Schwartz" Decries Sports in America as Business as Usual

NEW YORK, Nov. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- In an article scheduled for release in the December 2012 edition of Metropolis Nights magazine, sports radio personalities Steven P. Schwartz and Glen Adams decry sports in America as business as usual. Read more about this New York City, New York press release.

Dancing With The Stars Pro Derek Hough's Upcoming Neck Surgery a Huge Mistake Says Nationally Recognized 'Pain Whisperer'

Surgeries Often Fail Yet Herniation Can Be Easily Cured With This Doctor Recommended Breakthrough Treatment Says Pain Specialist Tom Chi NEW YORK, Nov. 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Tom Chi, The Pain Whisperer, Is Highly Regarded Among the Medical Community, Hollywood Celebrities and Patients Battling Pain Symptoms for Decades. He is uniquely known for curing patients with difficult and chronic pain problems even after years of therapy and failed surgeries. Read more about this New York City, New York press release.

Miss USA Says Every Retail Clothing Store Should Contain a Style Stage

Stylinity's Style Stages revolutionize retail clothes shopping experience, turning shoppers into models NEW YORK, Nov. 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Miss USA, Olivia Culpo, visited the Limelight Marketplace in New York City this week to check out Stylinity's first-ever Style Stage and experience the revolutionary new retail store product for herself. Read more about this New York City, New York press release.

Varsity Tutors to Offer Free Tutoring for NYC Students in Aftermath of Sandy

NEW YORK, Nov. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- New York City residents have been hit hard in all aspects of their lives by Hurricane Sandy and people all over the U.S. are rallying to support these victims. Items such as food and clothing have taken precedence in donations, and Varsity Tutors, a private tutoring service in NYC, saw an additional opportunity to help out by lending its educational services. Read more about this New York City, New York press release.

Consultation 101: How an In-Depth Personal Consultation Helps to Ensure Favorable Surgical Result

Norman Pastorek, M.D. explains why detailed consult remains key factor to success in cosmetic procedures NEW YORK, Nov. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- While technology has changed the scope of cosmetic surgery in recent years by offering more options for treatment, the best way to ensure successful results is still through an in-depth personal consultation, says Dr. Norman Pastorek, a leading New York doctor with over 30 years of experience in facial plastic surgery. Viewing a potential surgeon's website and reading online reviews should not replace the face-to-face conference as a deciding factor in undergoing a procedure or choosing a physician. Read more about this New York City, New York press release.

Local Internet Marketing Company eBoxed Helps New York-area Businesses Survive Revenue Loss Caused by Hurricane Sandy

Passionate about recovery efforts, eBoxed offers reduced prices on Online Marketing Services NEW YORK, Nov. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Hurricane Sandy not only caused physical damage but also major disruption to numerous small to medium sized businesses in the surrounding areas. NYC Internet marketing company eBoxed, a social media and website marketing agency, understands the difficulties companies face and hopes to spur recovery by offering online marketing services to companies who are seeking to increase traffic and compensate for losses at the same time. Read more about this New York City, New York press release.

Dr. Jock Percy, Perseus CEO, to Discuss Low-Latency Connectivity to New Liquidity Centers

Executive panel session at Low-Latency Summit on November 15, 2012 in New York NEW YORK, Nov. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Perseus Telecom, a leading global provider of connectivity, today announced an upcoming panel session at the Low-Latency Summit on November 15, 2012 in New York. At the event, Dr. Jock Percy, CEO of Perseus Telecom, will discuss how trading firms can establish the best connectivity and infrastructure to reach new liquidity venues in emerging markets. Read more about this New York City, New York press release.

Y.E. Distributors, Inc. Unveils Its Premium Line of Kosher Products at Kosherfest 2012

Kosher food company Y.E. Distributors, Inc. will be spotlighting its extensive selection of kosher products at this year's Kosherfest exhibition NEW YORK, Nov. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Y.E. Distributors, Inc., a growing kosher and organic food distributor, will be attending Kosherfest 2012 and presenting an impressive line of purely kosher products including cereal, oats, and margarine. The manufacturer and distributor, whose page can be found at http://www.KosherLab.com/YEDistributors, is also primed to supply its premium kosher products to larger institutions. Read more about this New York City, New York press release.

Trepp CMBS Delinquency Rate Plummets on Biggest Drop in Over a Year

NEW YORK, Nov. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Trepp, LLC, the leading provider of information, analytics and technology to the CMBS, commercial real estate and banking markets, released its October 2012 U.S. CMBS Delinquency Report on Friday (available at http://www.trepp.com/knowledge/research). Read more about this New York City, New York press release.

American Flag Cruise Executive Sends Third (and Last?) Open Letter to President Obama, Drawing on His Recent Statement 'You Can Trust Me. You Know Me. You Know I Say What I Mean And I Mean What I Say'

World City America Inc. counters: Can we trust you? Do we know you? And, in fact, you haven't said much about what you have done or will do to boost the economy and create jobs. NEW YORK, Nov. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- World City America Inc. President, Stephanie Gallagher, sent a third (and last?) Open Letter to President Obama today calling into question the distinction between rhetoric and policy, between words and action. Read more about this New York City, New York press release.

Ajax Union Helps 325+ Exhibitors Get More Out of Kosherfest 2012 - Check @AjaxUnion and #Kosherfest2012

Internet marketing company Ajax Union is attending Kosherfest 2012 and encourages other exhibitors to visit its booth and learn more about their premium SEO services NEW YORK, Nov. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- In an effort to help Kosherfest 2012 exhibitors receive greater exposure, Internet marketing company Ajax Union is offering its services to applicants at http://www.AjaxUnion.com/Kosherfest2012. The company will use several SEO and marketing tools to improve each client's online presence and will also be in attendance at the Secaucus, NJ event on November 13 and 14 at Booth 747. Read more about this New York City, New York press release.

Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2012: Ajax Union Offers 10% on Small Business Internet Marketing To Promote Holiday Discounts

Summary: Ajax Union's small business internet marketing plans increase the revenue potential of Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2012. NEW YORK, Nov. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Online marketing agency Ajax Union, available at http://www.AjaxUnion.com/PR-Form, is encouraging companies to employ techniques such as social media ads, Pay-Per-Click campaigns, and press releases to capitalize on the potential of Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and the holiday shopping season as a whole. Read more about this New York City, New York press release.

Online Marketing Company Ajax Union Collaborates With Do It in Person to Host PR Presentation on November 13

NEW YORK, Nov. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Ajax Union, available at http://www.AjaxUnion.com, and Do It in Person, online at http://www.DoItInPerson.com, have joined forces to create a presentation on PR techniques. Led by local internet marketing company's SEO Manager, Sarah Mogin, and scheduled to take place on November 13, 2012, the presentation will cover PR campaigns, utilization of social media, new technologies, and how to get the press release seen by the right people. Read more about this New York City, New York press release.

A New York Plastic Surgeon Reveals How to Guess Someone's Age -- Look at Their Hands!

Dr. Scott Zevon says hands are a sure indicator of age; nonsurgical treatments can rejuvenate them with little or no recovery time. NEW YORK, Nov. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Guests at a cocktail party might try to guess someone's age by looking at his or her face. Since facial aging has been addressed so successfully by cosmetic surgery and aesthetic procedures, Dr. Scott Zevon reveals it is now the hands that provide the evidence when trying to accurately judge how old someone is. Read more about this New York City, New York press release.

Live Like James Bond: Adventure Expert Kari Loya Shows How

NEW YORK, Nov. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Even James Bond hasn't had a James Bond wedding. But adventure expert Kari Loya has. While eating the world's finest steaks and sipping the world's greatest malbecs at the base of the Andes Mountains in Argentina, Loya and his bride-to-be entertained friends and family from around the globe vying to see who would be selected "The Next 007." For 48 hours, guests competed in tango, polo, winetasting, and an adventure race so extreme that participants signed waivers. A movie trailer announced the three-day event, a Brazilian carnaval concluded the festivities, and a video clip from their Vegas wedding with Elvis six months earlier surprised everyone in between. Read more about this New York City, New York press release.

New Studies Point to Urgency for Small Businesses to Jump on the Mobile Bandwagon

NEW YORK, Oct. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- As the holiday shopping period approaches, several new studies point to the fact that small and medium-sized U.S. businesses (SMBs) remain woefully unprepared to attract and engage customers via their mobile devices. An SMB DigitalScape study released by vSplash learned that 98% of SMBs still do not have mobile-optimized sites. The study was based on an analysis of two million small business websites. Read more about this New York City, New York press release.

Conversation Emerges as 21st-Century Marketing Thought Leader With 'Marketing 2020' Concept

NEW YORK, Oct. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Conversation Educating the Marketing World on the Future Through its "Marketing 2020" Concept WHAT: Conversation recently announced "Marketing 2020," designed to confidently navigate marketers and advertisers through the rapidly evolving marketing landscape. "We are in a time and place where the consumer is very much in control of the content brands put out," said Frank O'Brien, Founder of Conversation. "This can lead to a very cluttered and confusing marketing environment. Through thorough research and analysis, 'Marketing 2020' will help to make sense of what is going on now, as well as how to take advantage of today's trends for the future." Read more about this New York City, New York press release.

As Royal Caribbean Cruises Confidently Orders Its Third Finnish-Government-Financed Oasis-Class Ship, the Obama Administration Slams the Door on American Competition in This $40 Billion-a-Year Industry Supported Almost Entirely by U.S. Passenger Revenues

NEW YORK, Oct. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- According to World City America Inc., the Finnish government has agreed to finance a third Royal Caribbean cruise ship while the Obama Administration dictates that the American economy and American jobs will be preempted from competing in this US-driven market. World City advises that the U.S. Maritime Administration has arbitrarily dictated that the nation's ship financing program cannot be used to build cruise ships despite the fact that the cruise sector is the only segment of the international shipping industry that has consistently done well, year after year, for decades. Read more about this New York City, New York press release.

Uptime Institute Accepting Applications for 2013 Green Enterprise IT Awards

NEW YORK, Oct. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Uptime Institute, a division of The 451 Group, today announced that it is now accepting applications for its 2013 Green Enterprise IT (GEIT) Awards in recognition of projects, ideas and products that significantly improve energy productivity and resource use in IT. The GEIT Awards are open to applicants in all countries. Award winners will be celebrated and invited to present case studies of their cutting-edge innovations at Uptime Institute Symposium 2013 in Santa Clara, CA on May 13-16, 2013. Read more about this New York City, New York press release.

Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign Launched by dressbarn and Conversation

NEW YORK, Oct. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- National women's retailer dressbarn has launched "Paint the Country Pink," a multi-platform, integrated campaign for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Marketing agency Conversation played a major role in the campaign, contributing to overall strategy, as well as designing and developing the website and mobile site. Read more about this New York City, New York press release.

Crowdsourcing is the Future of the Creative Enterprise, Says Social Networking Guru Ross Dawson

NEW YORK, Oct. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Ross Dawson, internationally recognized authority on crowdsourcing, will be leading workshops on crowdsourcing on Thursday, October 25 and Friday, October 26 in New York City. Read more about this New York City, New York press release.

Madison Realty Capital Originates $22 Million Loan for Renovation of Mixed-Use Property in New York's SoHo Neighborhood

NEW YORK, Oct. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Madison Realty Capital (MRC), an institutionally backed commercial real estate investment firm and asset manager specializing in flexible debt and equity financing solutions for middle-market transactions throughout the United States, announced the closing of a $22 million first mortgage loan which retired the existing first mortgage and provided additional capital to renovate the property. The six story 35,750 square-foot mixed-use property is located on Thompson Street in the SoHo neighborhood of Manhattan. Read more about this New York City, New York press release.

Logoworks Highlights Its Affordable Custom Logo Services for Small Businesses

NEW YORK, Oct. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- OldSlip Group today announced that Logoworks, an online design company previously operated by Hewlett-Packard, is now fully up and running with its independent team of logo designers. The company offers inexpensive custom logo design services at http://www.Logoworks.com. Read more about this New York City, New York press release.

HerbalTea.com Now Shipping Gourmet, Loose Leaf Teas Nationwide

NEW YORK, Oct. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Larry Fischer and Bill McClure announce the launch of HerbalTea.com. Conceived as a joint venture between veteran domainers, the site was developed with a singular purpose – selling and serving the most widely consumed beverage in the world to at-home and office consumers. Read more about this New York City, New York press release.

VeeWall.com Stages Biggest Ever Online Vocal Performance Contest with Grand Prize of $100,000

NEW YORK, Oct. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- VeeWall Vocals is a groundbreaking new vocal performance competition, featuring original, uploaded performances from ordinary people. VeeWall.com, an online platform for user-generated video media, is sponsoring this contest. The winner will be decided by fan voting and will take home a check for $100,000. Read more about this New York City, New York press release.

Trepp Releases Groundbreaking Capital Adequacy Stress Test Report: One in Eight Banks at Risk

NEW YORK, Oct. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Trepp, LLC, the leading provider of information, analytics and technology to the commercial real estate and banking markets, today released its first Capital Adequacy Stress Test Report of U.S. banks. Trepp used its own model to evaluate the effects of stressing the balance sheets and income statements of more than 6,000 U.S. banks. This initial round of tests resulted in one in eight banks receiving a "failing grade." Trepp's model is adapted from the framework used by the Federal Reserve Bank's Comprehensive Capital Analysis Review (CCAR) Stress Testing of the 19 largest banking institutions in March 2012. Read more about this New York City, New York press release.

Nationally Recognized 'Pain Whisperer' Organizes Occupy NY Hospitals Movement to Fuel Medical Revolution of Outdated and Ethically Bankrupt Pain Treatments

NEW YORK, Oct. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Occupy NY Hospitals Movement began just three weeks ago and has already struck at NY Columbia Presbyterian where patients emerged and said they had gone for years of therapy and surgeries without getting better. This according to what some are calling the Jedi Knight of pain treatment, though he prefers the gentler sounding The Pain Whisperer. Read more about this New York City, New York press release.

LoopJoy and TheEndApp Collaborate to Showcase In-App-Purchase of Physical Goods

NEW YORK and BUDAPEST, Hungary, Oct. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- TheEndApp presents: For the first time in the history of mobile games a free-to-integrate SDK offers one-click purchase of physical goods. What physical goods exactly? Here is where this gets interesting: branded products related to the app, in this case TheEndApp branded iPhone cases both for iPhone 4 and 5. LoopJoy, a newcomer to the mobile industry, helps developers monetize their apps. LoopJoy works with selected developers on a Revenue Share basis, providing the in-app technology to make this happen, and taking care of the production and shipping. Read more about this New York City, New York press release.

"Sports with Schwartz" Welcomes Brooklyn's New Arena

NEW YORK, Oct. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- In an article released in the October 2012 edition of Metropolis Nights magazine, sports radio personalities Steven P. Schwartz and Glen Adams return home to Brooklyn, USA! Read more about this New York City, New York press release.

American Flagship Project Challenges President Obama's Statement (09/17/12) That He's Doing Everything He Can "to Make Sure That American Workers Get a Fair Shot in the Global Economy"

NEW YORK, Sept. 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Press Release from World City America www.americanflagship.com. On September 17, 2012, President Obama told the American people that he "has been waking up every single day" doing everything he can to "give American workers a fair shot in the global economy" and went on to say that when "other countries don't play by the rules, we've done something about it." Read more about this New York City, New York press release.

Celebrating the Hispanic Heritage Month the Critically Acclaimed Colombian Musical Sensation La Mas Grande Historia Jamas Cantada Makes Its New York Premiere

NEW YORK, Sept. 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Direct from Colombia, the critically acclaimed musical sensation The Most Amazing Story Ever Sung (La mas grande historia jamas cantada) makes its New York premiere with four spellbinding performances September 21-23, 2012. Under the direction of Rob Barron and the artistic production of the renowned musical theater company Misi Producciones, this family-friendly spectacle spans the lesser-known years in Jesus Christ's life. Combining dazzling choreography, original upbeat rhythms, and an energetic cast, a joyful and human image of Jesus emerges as the story of his life between childhood and early adulthood surfaces. The Most Amazing Story Ever Sung will play at Jazz at Lincoln Center's Frederick P. Rose Hall (Broadway at 60th Street, New York, NY) and performed in Spanish with English supertitles. Read more about this New York City, New York press release.

The Hajdari Group's Zaim Hajdari Selected to Join Crain's New York's Influential Business Finance Advisory Panel

NEW YORK, Sept. 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Zaim Hajdari, president of The Hajdari Group, has been appointed to the Crain's New York Business Finance Advisory Panel. Members of the panel participate in discussions, research panels and focus groups centered on today's most important business and political issues. Read more about this New York City, New York press release.

New York Columbia Presbyterian Hospital Unwittingly Hosts Cure for Chronic Pain Says Top Doc.

NEW YORK, Sept 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- A very unusual event occurred this past Wednesday on the sidewalk directly in front of NY Columbia Presbyterian Hospital. Patients actually got better. Read more about this New York City, New York press release.

BETA Launch of Pluto Mobile, a City Discovery Tool for iOS, Connects Consumers and Merchants

NEW YORK, Sept. 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Pluto Technologies Inc., a New York-based startup founded by Saagar Govil, has announced the BETA version release of Pluto, a new mobile app for iOS. Pluto is the first city discovery tool designed to benefit both consumer and merchant. By introducing users to businesses with products, services, and events that are relevant to their unique specific interests, Pluto brings qualified consumers to businesses that use Pluto's service. With mobile location-based technology on the rise, Pluto enters the scene at a fortuitous time as no other company has capitalized on the market. Competitors of Pluto focus on either consumer-driven discovery or merchant-driven discovery, while Pluto functions as both. Read more about this New York City, New York press release.

The Nonsurgical Facelift: Combining Therapies for Facial Rejuvenation

NEW YORK, Sept. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- An innovative approach to facial rejuvenation can reap many of the benefits of a facelift—without the surgery. The office of Dr. Norman Pastorek uses a combination of laser and light therapies to result in healthier, more youthful looking skin. Read more about this New York City, New York press release.

Oktoberfest in New York City to Go Sky High at 230 FIFTH

NEW YORK, Sept. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Oktoberfest 2012 in New York City will take on a new vertical dimension with the entry of 230 FIFTH into the roster of annual salutes to the fabled Bavarian beer bacchanalia. Five German beers and two Germanic gastronomic classics will supplement the considerable attractions of Manhattan's largest Rooftop Garden and Penthouse Lounge, when 230 FIFTH inaugurates its first Oktoberfest celebration, Sept. 22 to Oct. 7. Beck's Oktoberfest, St. Pauli Girl, Spaten Oktoberfest, Hacker-Pschorr and Paulaner will be added to the rooftop bar's libations list for the duration of 230 FIFTH's High Altitude Oktoberfest, along with a bratwurst and cucumber potato salad platter and a custom made giant pretzel to soak up some of the suds. All the Oktoberfest brews will be priced at $6 a bottle, $8 for a half liter mug and $16 for a full liter mug, while both the bratwurst platter and the pretzel will go for $9. Read more about this New York City, New York press release.

Global Vacation Rental Website Rentini Attracts Exponential Growth of New Property Listings, Multiplies Client Satisfaction

NEW YORK, Sept. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Rentini (http://rentini.com), the leading vacation rental website announced that it showed a 50% growth in the inventory of its vacation rentals. The growth rate compares the number of vacation properties listed on the website between now and the middle of August. The website offers free listings as well as complimentary websites for vacation rental owners, empowering them to run their business independently. "This past month has been great for Rentini", said Vadim Oss, the company's CEO. "We received an influx of new properties from all over the world and continue to get new listings around the clock. We are very excited about our growth because it gives us a clear indication that we are on the right track. Every new customer brings more fresh ideas about how to improve the platform to provide the best experience for travelers, vacation rental managers and owners. It gives us great inspiration to accelerate product development even more!" Read more about this New York City, New York press release.

Four Letters. Twelve Songs. One Story. What if Grammy-Winning, Platinum-Selling Artists Turned Your Story into a Song?

NEW YORK, Sept. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- A close-knit group of award-winning singer/songwriters in San Diego have turned four real-life letters into a book, album, and concert event benefitting causes chosen by the letter senders. For The Sender: Four Letters. Twelve Songs. One Story. will be released by Hay House on September 18, 2012. Read more about this New York City, New York press release.

Perseus Telecom Acquires ETradeLab, Leading Brazilian Technology Company; Establishes Stronger Footprint in Latin America

NEW YORK and SAO PAULO, Sept. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Perseus Telecom, a global connectivity provider, today announces the acquisition of ETradeLab, a Sao Paulo-based financial technology provider of hosting, managed connectivity, order routing and trade monitoring support. The purchase comes at a time of global demand for efficient trading systems with low-latency connectivity and local support models suited for banks, hedge funds and proprietary firms. Read more about this New York City, New York press release.

451 Research Releases Comprehensive IT Networking Study

NEW YORK, Sept. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- TheInfoPro, a service of 451 Research, has published its latest Networking Reference Reports. Based on in-depth interviews with IT decision-makers at large North American enterprises, the reports detail current and planned usage and spending trends for key technologies; ratings on leading vendors; and trends on budgets, pain points, and top projects. Read more about this New York City, New York press release.

Richard Sills, Presidential Write-In Candidate, Outlines 'Six Point Program for a More Evolved Planet' in Upcoming Press Conference

NEW YORK, Sept. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Presidential write-in candidate Richard Sills has scheduled a Press Conference on Tuesday, September 11th at 5:30 P.M. The event will be held in the Zenger room at The National Press Club, 529 14th Street NW, Washington, D.C. Says Sills, "It will be informal – 'cocktails and cookies' and an explanation of my platform." Read more about this New York City, New York press release.

Fortis Leverages Increasing Values in Brooklyn Residential Properties

NEW YORK, Sept. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Fortis Property Group, LLC - - real estate owners, operators, investors and developers in the Northeast and South Central United States - - is successfully capitalizing on rising values in Brooklyn through its portfolio of multi- family residential properties, including condominiums and rentals. Headquartered in Brooklyn, NY, the company's chairman is Louis Kestenbaum, and its President is Joel Kestenbaum. Read more about this New York City, New York press release.

Hoggan Scientific Announces the Launch of the the All-New HogganHealth.net, a One-Stop Shop for Global Customers Seeking Medical and Ergonomic Force Evaluation Items

NEW YORK, Sept. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Hoggan Scientific, an industry-leading manufacturer of products for both medical and ergonomic purposes, is currently spotlighting its newly relaunched website. Available at http://www.HogganHealth.net, the site provides international customers with access to a broad array of force evaluation items from both its microFET and ergoFET lines of Force Evaluation and Testing (FET) devices. Originally founded in 1961, the company recently retooled its image and has relaunched as Hoggan Scientific. It specializes in developing top-of-the-line products that eliminate the subjective nature of medical musculoskeletal and ergonomic and industrial testing to provide accurate results. Read more about this New York City, New York press release.

Early Call on Presidential Election & Alarming Candidate Intel Ripples Through U.S. Capitol; Concerns Loom for Safety of Source if Detailed Predictions Prove Accurate

NEW YORK, Sept. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A respected foreign media source known for non-traditional methods and startlingly accurate predictions has turned her focus to the United States and the race for the White House. The result is her most detailed pronouncement to date -- and the content is so alarming, it has sparked concerns for her safety and fear about high-level efforts to silence her. Read more about this New York City, New York press release.

American Flagship Project Challenges President Obama to Explain Why his Administration Has Blocked America's Entry into the $40 Billion-a-Year Foreign-Dominated Cruise Sector

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CMBS Delinquency Rate Recedes in August: First Drop Since February 2012

NEW YORK, Sept. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Trepp, LLC, the leading provider of information, analytics and technology to the CMBS, commercial real estate and banking markets, released its August 2012 U.S. CMBS Delinquency Report today (available at http://www.trepp.com/knowledge/research). Read more about this New York City, New York press release.

New for Fall … Airopes TW, Award-Winning Exercise Class, Exclusively at Smart Workout

NEW YORK, Sept. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Awarded by Club Industry as the "Best New Class," Airopes TW delivers all fitness needs in one powerful class. The Airopes, which are short ropes with weighted balls at the ends, are used in movements which strengthen the arm muscles and shoulders. Read more about this New York City, New York press release.

Pet Product Manufacturer Fetch...for Pets! Sinks Teeth into New Agreement with Benedent

NEW YORK, Sept. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Fetch…for Pets!, manufacturer of innovative pet supplies, reached an agreement with Benedent Corp. to represent and manage all of their pet related brands, including Triple *Pet and EZ Dog. Triple*Pet is a pet product line of dental care for both canines and cats. Read more about this New York City, New York press release.

Madison Realty Capital Completes Six Transactions for Non-performing Notes on New York City Properties

NEW YORK, Sept. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Madison Realty Capital (MRC), an institutionally backed commercial real estate investment firm and asset manager specializing in flexible debt and equity financing solutions for middle-market transactions throughout the United States, announced the closing of six separate note purchase transactions, including its purchases of three non-performing loan portfolios and three defaulted notes. All the loans are secured by properties located in New York City. Read more about this New York City, New York press release.

Perseus Telecom Pledges Support for Oceanic Society

NEW YORK, Aug. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Perseus Telecom, a global provider of connectivity, today announced a strategic alliance with the Oceanic Society, a non-profit conservation organization whose mission is to preserve marine wildlife and habitats worldwide. Perseus Telecom is a strong advocate for environmental health, striving to identify worthy causes, such as the Oceanic Society's State of the World's Sea Turtles (SWOT) Program and other conservation science projects established to help protect the world's oceans. Marine conservation awareness is driving this alliance with the aim to gain exposure and industry attention on how to best leverage telecommunications as a primary and most efficient choice of conducting business around the globe. Read more about this New York City, New York press release.

SEO Company Ajax Union Ranks #178 on Inc. Magazine's 31st Annual List of the 500 Fastest Growing Companies in America

NEW YORK, Aug. 22, 2012 -- Ajax Union, a Brooklyn-based local Internet marketing agency that works closely with small businesses to boost their online profiles, is announcing its inclusion in Inc. Magazine's annual list of the 500 fastest growing companies in America. Available online at http://www.AjaxUnion.com, the online marketing company (http://www.ajaxunion.com/about), which was launched in 2008, has experienced exponential growth since its founding. With a current staff of 50 employees and a roster of over 300 clients, the agency places at number 178 on the Inc. 500 2012. Read more about this New York City, New York press release.

Summer Is the Best Time for Injectable Treatments Summer is the ideal time to rejuvenate the face with injectable treatments, as little to no recovery time is needed

NEW YORK, Aug. 20, 2012 -- Injectable treatments are ideal facial rejuvenation therapies for the busy summer social season, says plastic surgeon Dr. Scott Zevon. Nonsurgical therapies with little downtime, injectables (http://www.drzevon.com/new-york-city-plastic-surgery/) offer an alternative to the long recovery time associated with surgeries such as a facelift or a blepharoplasty (eyelid lift). Read more about this New York City, New York press release.

Archdiocese of New York Schools Sign with Smart Tuition Smart Tuition Is Exclusive Partner for Regionalization Plan Now Underway

NEW YORK, Aug. 9, 2012 -- Smart Tuition, the nation's fastest-growing tuition management company, is pleased to announce that the Archdiocese of New York selected Smart Tuition to be its exclusive partner in tuition management for the new regional schools program. Smart Tuition was chosen after a comprehensive review of tuition management practices and an in-depth analysis of tuition service companies. Read more about this New York City, New York press release.

2013 U.S. Salary Increase Forecasts Holding Up - Despite Mixed Economic Outlook

NEW YORK, Aug. 15, 2012 -- U.S. Salary Merit Increases for 2013 are forecasted to be 3.0%, at Median, according to a survey of 270 large, multi-national, companies, just released by Empsight International, LLC. This is in spite of recent mixed economic news relative to the growth levels in the United States and the continued uncertainty relative to the sovereign debt issue in Europe. This forecast is also 1.3% above the 1.7% all items inflation index through June, representing a real gain in income. Read more about this New York City, New York press release.

5 Business Secrets From a Jewish Rabbi Business secrets for the Faithful, the Orthodox, the Gentile

NEW YORK, Aug. 14, 2012 -- Hasidic Rabbi and marketing and business expert Issamar Ginzberg says there are five things Jews know about money and business that a lot of people don't. You might be surprised to learn that Orthodox Jews advocate living by generosity, not greed. "It's a Talmud thing," Rabbi Ginzberg says. Read more about this New York City, New York press release.

Acceleration Partners to Manage #adidas Affiliate Program

NEW YORK, Aug. 14, 2012 -- Acceleration Partners has officially taken over as the new program manager for the adidas affiliate program (http://www.acceleration-partners.com/affiliate-program-management/adidas/), the company announced today at #ASE12 (https://twitter.com/#!/search/%23ase12). Since its founding in 1949, adidas has been one of the top global brands in sporting goods. Read more about this New York City, New York press release.

Cyclops Technologies Retains Midcap Advisors to Commercialize Groundbreaking New License Plate Recognition Software

NEW YORK, Aug. 13, 2012 -- Cyclops Technologies (Cyclops) is the developer and owner of the PlateSmart, the next generation in LPR (License Plate Recognition) technology. Cyclops is pleased to announce that is has retained MidCap Advisors, a national mergers and acquisitions firm, to help it commercialize the PlateSmart technology. Read more about this New York City, New York press release.

Latest IT Market Study from TheInfoPro: 2012 Is the Year of Storage Optimization Study reveals slower budget growth than previous years; Big Data not ready for the prime time

NEW YORK, July 31, 2012 -- TheInfoPro, a service of 451 Research (https://451research.com/), released its latest storage study, indicating slower budget growth than previous years. Covering the first half of 2012, TheInfoPro Storage Study identifies key initiatives to maximize resources including market factors and major players. This periodic study is based on extensive interviews with storage professionals and primary decision-makers at large and midsize enterprises in North America and Europe. Read more about this New York City, New York press release.

July Trepp CMBS Delinquency Rate Hits New All-Time High Once Again: Signs of Improvement Elusive as Rate Increases for Fifth Straight Month

NEW YORK, July 30, 2012 -- Trepp, LLC, the leading provider of information, analytics and technology to the CMBS, commercial real estate and banking markets, released its July 2012 U.S. CMBS Delinquency Report today (available at http://www.trepp.com/knowledge/research). In July, the U.S. CMBS delinquency rate set an all-time high once again, moving up another 18 basis points to 10.36%. This latest move puts the delinquency level up 97 basis points since February and makes July the fifth straight month in which the rate has increased. Read more about this New York City, New York press release.

Leading Asset Manager Acquires NYC's Coldwell Banker Commercial Hunter Realty Renames Firm as Coldwell Banker Commercial Alliance; Future Expansion Planned in Major Markets Over Next 12 to 18 Months, Beginning in Southern California

NEW YORK, Aug. 1, 2012 -- Waterfall Asset Management (Waterfall) today announced its acquisition of Coldwell Banker Commercial Hunter Realty, a real estate brokerage and advisory services firm with a 15-year track record of successfully serving tenants and building owners in the Manhattan market. The company will now do business as Coldwell Banker Commercial Alliance, an independently owned and operated affiliate of the Coldwell Banker Commercial (CBC) franchise system. In addition to the Coldwell Banker Commercial Alliance New York location, the firm will now focus on future expansion in major markets across the country under the executive leadership of industry veterans, CEO Obie Walli, and President Bruce Weissberg and will be dedicated to serving small businesses and the owners of commercial assets in the under $10 million range. Read more about this New York City, New York press release.

Conversation's White Paper Provides Emerging Ad Industry Insights Latest issue offers marketing strategies to target the 'connected consumer'

NEW YORK, July 23, 2012 -- Conversation is announcing the launch of its latest White Paper (http://www.the-connected-consumer.com), which will explore the strategies used to stimulate the interest of the "connected consumer." This issue highlights retailers' advertising environment from a decade ago and compares them to today's marketing standards, such as the necessity to employ smart-phone technology in a media plan. As outlined in the research, familiarity with a brand is a component that influences buying decisions. Omni-channel retail strategies are advantageous because they allow for a greater depth of brand promotion while accelerating customer engagement in the products. Read more about this New York City, New York press release.

230 FIFTH Cuts the Mustard With World's Most Expensive Hot Dog for Charity Sales of $2300 Dog by Rooftop Bar to Benefit New York's City Harvest

NEW YORK, July 23, 2012 -- To honor July 23 as National Hot Dog Day, 230 FIFTH Rooftop Bar & Penthouse Lounge, New York's largest rooftop bar with unparalleled 360-degree views of the Manhattan skyline, has re-imagined an American culinary icon for one percenters who like to do good while indulging their Champagne tastes with the 230 FIFTH Dog -- at $2300 it is the world's priciest hot dog, all sales of which will be donated to City Harvest, the food rescue organization dedicated to feeding New York City's hungry men, women and children. Read more about this New York City, New York press release.

Red Shirt Entertainment Announces Lineup for 'Rooftop Reading Series' in Midtown Manhattan Production company selects plays and directors for festival set to take place in August

NEW YORK, July 23, 2012 -- Red Shirt Entertainment - the New York-based entertainment company - has announced the selection of playwrights and directors that will participate in the "Red Shirt Rooftop Reading Series" taking place Friday, August 3rd through Sunday, August 5th. Read more about this New York City, New York press release.

Olympic Feat: Pop Rock Independent Artist Whitney Wolanin Off to London Olympics, Scotland's Fringe Festival; New Album 'Let's Be Honest Pt.1' Hits iTunes August 14

NEW YORK, July 17,2012 -- Pop singer, songwriter, pianist Whitney Wolanin (WHOA-Lan-in) has had a very busy 2012 so far. Her single "Honesty," which she wrote and recorded, has spent over 28 weeks on the national airplay charts (Billboard & Mediabase) reaching an astounding #21 chart position, an impressive feat for this 22-year-old independent recording artist. To support all the interest from these stations across the country, Whitney has been on the road a lot in 2012 doing live performances at radio stations from coast to coast in support of "Honesty." Read more about this New York City, New York press release.

Travora Media Launches the First Mobile App for GAYOT.com via Partnership with GAYOT and Marriott Rewards® Premier Credit Card from Chase App Provides Mobile Access to GAYOT.com's 8th Annual Restaurant Issue

NEW YORK, July 17, 2012 -- Travora Media, the leading digital media company in travel, has brought two of its media partners together, GAYOT and Marriott Rewards(R) Premier Credit Card from Chase (https://www.chase.com/online/Card-Servicing/marriott- reward.htm), to introduce the first mobile app for GAYOT. The free app allows consumers for the first time to access GAYOT.com's Annual Restaurant Issue, including the highly anticipated Top 40 Restaurants in the U.S. list, from their mobile devices. Read more about this New York City, New York press release.

New Yorkers Cool Off With Free Shade, Seating, and Water Courtesy of Centers for Specialty Care Group Rehab Centers in NYC

NEW YORK, July 17, 2012 -- Staff members of the Centers for Specialty Care Group nursing home therapy consortium abruptly left their desks this morning to bring New York City residents a much-needed reprieve from the devastating summer heat by setting up three cooling stations open to all. The staff at Centers (http://www.CFSCGOnline.com) has equipped each station with a tent, chairs, and free water to offer New Yorkers, and seniors in particular, the chance to cool off and rehydrate. Read more about this New York City, New York press release.

Top 100 Drug Sales Data Released - Plavix Leads the Way Drugs.com Stats Center Lists the Top 100 U.S. Drugs in Q1 2012

NEW YORK, July 18, 2012 -- Drugs.com, the leading online clinical drug resource, today released first quarter 2012 U.S. prescription sales data for the top 100 drugs. Read more about this New York City, New York press release.

New Online Campaign Launches to Save the United States Groundbreaking Online Experience Leverages Social Networking and Power of Internet to Save and Restore America's Flagship

NEW YORK, July 11, 2012 -- In celebration of the 60th anniversary of her historic maiden voyage, the SS United States is steaming onto computer screens across America. The Save the United States Campaign (http://www.SavetheUnitedStates.org) blends social networking with historic preservation to raise awareness and resources for the cause of saving one of the nation's most iconic national symbols. The groundbreaking interactive experience will create an online community committed to protecting a unique and inspiring expression of American pride and innovation. Read more about this New York City, New York press release.

Trepp Partners with iShares to Integrate CMBS ETF

NEW YORK, July 11, 2012 -- Trepp, LLC, the leading provider of information, analytics and technology to the CMBS, commercial real estate and banking markets, has partnered with BlackRock, Inc.'s iShares(R) Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) business to integrate the iShares Barclays CMBS Bond Fund into its CMBS Analytics product offering. Read more about this New York City, New York press release.

Travora, HopStop Co-Pilot One Stop Shop for Travel Audiences Respective Leaders Combine for Ultra-Efficient Digital Travel Media Buying Solution

NEW YORK, July 11, 2012 -- Brands and their ad agencies keen to reach the coveted travel segment at peak holiday seasons like upcoming summer vacations now have a powerful and efficient new solution for finding qualified audiences at scale. SoLoMo travel leader, Travora Media, today added another valuable route to its service map by exclusively partnering with urban navigation authority HopStop. Travora will manage all of HopStop's ad sales and ad operations, thus providing advertisers with a turnkey, real-time solution for reaching nearly 26 million global travelers across Travora's audience base with advanced behavioral and geo-targeting capabilities on both web inventory and MANGO, the Travora Mobile ad network Read more about this New York City, New York press release.

Access to the Best Salons in the World at Your Fingertips on the New Leading Salons of the World(TM) Web Site

NEW YORK, July 12, 2012 -- The Leading Salons of the World (LSW) represents the finest hair styling salons and expert styling talents worldwide. In cities such as Paris, New York, London, Hong Kong, and LA, where there are countless salons to choose from, it could be difficult to pick the right one. LSW brings the customer a tightly edited collection of salons in each city, like David Mallett in Paris, John Barrett in New York, Daniel Galvin in London and many more. At Leading Salons of the World, only the most exclusive salons have been carefully selected to become member salons. Read more about this New York City, New York press release.

Brite Promotions Names Jason Blake Vice President of Business Development Integrated marketing veteran brings digital media, entertainment, spirits, and sports experience to agency

NEW YORK, July 11, 2012 -- Brite Promotions, a division of Brite Media Group, has hired Jason Blake, formerly Vice President, Marketing and Client Partnerships at Shecky's Media, as Vice President of Business Development. He will work out of the agency's Manhattan and New Jersey offices, reporting to Senior Vice President Pete D'Andrea. Read more about this New York City, New York press release.

'My Top 40 at 40' Stories a Fun, Motivational Book for Summer Vacationers

NEW YORK, July 3, 2012 -- Looking for an entertaining book this summer? In his recently published anecdotal autobiography My Top 40 at 40: Making the First Half Count, A Modern Man's Story Collection (www.MyTop40at40.com, XK Productions), Kari Loya shares 40 favorite personal stories, spanning six continents and two decades, that will make you laugh, dream, and inspire you to start writing your own stories. Read more about this New York City, New York press release.

Trepp CMBS Delinquency Rate Hits New All-Time High in June: Rate Increases for Fourth Straight Month

NEW YORK, July 2, 2012 -- Trepp, LLC, the leading provider of information, analytics and technology to the CMBS, commercial real estate and banking markets, released its June 2012 U.S. CMBS Delinquency Report today (available at http://www.trepp.com/knowledge/research). The delinquency rate for U.S. commercial real estate loans in CMBS moved up 12 basis points in June to 10.16%. This new all-time high comes just one month after cracking through the 10% barrier. Read more about this New York City, New York press release.

TicketsAtWork.com Launches Hotels with Exclusive Employee-Discount Rates Leading Corporate Benefits Program Provider Offers More than 5,000 Hotels

NEW YORK, June 26, 2012 -- Entertainment Benefits Group (EBG), one of the largest privately held travel and entertainment providers in the United States, announced today its corporate benefits program TicketsAtWork.com, the largest travel and entertainment corporate benefits program in the world, will now offer hotel bookings to more than 5,000 hotels across the U.S. and abroad including Miami Beach, Orlando, New York, Las Vegas, San Diego, Chicago, Anaheim and Los Angeles. Read more about this New York City, New York press release.

Western Rim Property Services Selects KeyLink by BuildingLink® for Key Management Systems in 13 Luxury Properties in Texas

NEW YORK, June 26, 2012 -- BuildingLink.com, a market leader in the design of innovative web-based systems for managing communications, operations, and day-to-day activities for occupants and staff in residential buildings, announces that their electronic key management system KeyLink by BuildingLink® was selected for use in 13 of Western Rim's luxury properties in Texas. Read more about this New York City, New York press release.

Get in Shape for Summer With a Smart Workout Weight Loss Vacation in New York City

NEW YORK, June 28, 2012 -- Smart Workout celebrates summer in New York, with "fitness excursions" to NYC's famous sights: walking the Highline; rowboating in Central Park; biking and blading down the Westside Highway; roaming the flora of the Botanical Gardens; and meandering the streets of the West Village and SoHo. Read more about this New York City, New York press release.

Travora Media Announces MANGO, the World's First Travel-Style Mobile Marketing Platform That Makes Mobile Moments Matter MANGO Set to Accelerate Travel and Lifestyle Mobile Advertising

NEW YORK, June 27, 2012 -- Travora Media (http://tinyurl.com/76d6m7y) announces MANGO, the first travel-style mobile marketing platform. MANGO, which stands for Mobile Ad Network on-the-GO, represents top travel and lifestyle publishers, providing advertisers with unparalleled scale for reaching travelers at all stages of their travel plans. Read more about this New York City, New York press release.

M. Slavin & Sons…The First Family of the Seafood Industry - A Fish Market Icon!

NEW YORK, June 25, 2012 -- In the early 1900s, Morris and Minnie Slavin opened a small fish store in Brooklyn, New York, in order to support their growing family. As soon as their sons Herb, Jack and Barry were old enough, they joined their parents in what was the beginning of the Slavin fish empire. A lot of hard work and self-sacrificing during the early years went into the building of the multi-faceted company that it is today. As direct receivers, processors, and distributors of fresh and frozen fish for over 100 years, M. Slavin & Sons has grown to be one of New York's oldest and largest seafood vendors serving the Tri-State area. Now part of the New Fulton Fish Market -- the $86 million dollar state-of-the-art facility in the Bronx, dubbed "The New York Stock Exchange of Seafood" -- M. Slavin & Sons continues to provide the freshest fish at competitive prices. Read more about this New York City, New York press release.

BlewMyChance.com Announces Its U.S. Launch and Goal of Connecting People Who Were Attracted to One Another but Blew It!

NEW YORK, June 12, 2012 -- It happens to millions of people around the world every day: two people see each other or meet whilst going about their daily business, maybe at the bus stop, or they sit next to each other on a plane, but for whatever reason, despite the mutual attraction, they didn't get around to asking the other for their contact details. In some cases, they didn't even spark up a conversation due to unfavorable circumstances or just plain shyness. Read more about this New York City, New York press release.

2012 Indie Book Award Winners Announced

NEW YORK, June 12, 2012 -- Independent Book Publishing Professionals Group has named the best indie books of 2012. The books are winners of the 2012 Next Generation Indie Book Awards, a non-profit awards program judged by leaders in the indie book publishing industry to identify indie books that deserve to reach a wider audience. Read more about this New York City, New York press release.

WindowCleaning.com Revolutionizes the Window Cleaning Industry

NEW YORK, June 11, 2012 -- In just 2 years since opening its doors, WindowCleaning.com (http://tinyurl.com/89j455s) has grown to service 1000 cities (http://tinyurl.com/75qqdgh) across the U.S. and Canada. In an industry plagued by an unusually high level of uninsured "fly-by-night" companies, WindowCleaning.com finally provides consumers a guaranteed way of hiring insured, high-quality window cleaning professionals. Read more about this New York City, New York press release.

ArganOilShop.com Enters Natural Cosmetics Movement with Argan Oil from Morocco As Women Insist on Organic Cosmetics, Argan Oil Treatment Gains in Popularity

NEW YORK, June 11, 2012 -- ArganOilShop.com today introduced Premium Cosmetic Argan, a natural cosmetic made of 100 percent pure argan oil, which has been used for centuries as a skin moisturizer and hair treatment by Berber women of Morocco because it is rich in Vitamin E. Read more about this New York City, New York press release.

CKO Kickboxing Seeks Family Oriented Franchisees at International Franchise Expo Military Friendly Health Fitness Franchise Recruits Veterans, Transformational Leaders

NEW YORK, June 13, 2012 -- Entrepreneurs looking to start a health fitness franchise might not expect to see the family atmosphere that prevails at the CKO Kickboxing booth #150 at International Franchise Expo this week (http://www.ckokickboxing.com/fitness-franchise.html). That's because the fast-growing, nationwide cardio kickboxing franchise prides itself on creating a friendly atmosphere for its franchisees -- and are dedicated to helping them succeed with regular training sessions geared for specific business challenges. Read more about this New York City, New York press release.

International Team Sport to Make World Record-Setting New York City Debut 150-Member Castellers de Vilafranca to Build First Enormous Eight-Tier-Storey Human Tower on a Rooftop

NEW YORK, June 12, 2012 -- One of the world's most unusual and spectacular team endeavors - the Spanish region of Catalonia's 300-year-old tradition of building multi-storey human towers called castells - will make its New York City debut on Wednesday, June 20 at 230 FIFTH Rooftop Bar & Penthouse Lounge, when the 150-member Castellers de Vilafranca will attempt a new world record by building the first eight-level castell ever assembled on a rooftop. No ladders, cranes or nets involved. The performance, which will also include the building of several smaller towers on 230 FIFTH's palm-punctuated roof deck, will inaugurate a series of free public castell buildings throughout New York City from June 20 to 24 in honor of the rebuilding of the World Trade Center complex. Each tower will be an exercise in concentration, strength and balance as the barefooted participants form successively smaller tiers - resembling a human wedding cake - by climbing up the bodies of each layer to mount the shoulders of the previous tier until the tower is topped a by single nine-year-old child. An almost balletic, decidedly athletic and heart-stopping feat orchestrated to the melodies of a quartet playing Catalonian music. Read more about this New York City, New York press release.

Rethink Autism Wins Prestigious 2012 CODiE™ Award for Best Instructional Solution for Special Needs Students for Second Year in a Row

NEW YORK, May 11, 2012 -- Rethink Autism, the first and only autism curriculum aligned with the Common Core State Standards, is an honored recipient of the 2012 SIIA CODiE(TM) Award for Best Instructional Solution for Special Needs Students, the second consecutive year it has won this award. The Software and Information Industry Association's (SIIA) CODiE™ Awards recognize excellence in digital content and educational technology. Read more about this New York City, New York press release.

Madison Realty Capital Completes Over $25.6 Million of Financing and Note Purchase Transactions in New York

NEW YORK, May 14, 2012 -- Madison Realty Capital (MRC), an institutionally backed commercial real estate investment fund and asset manager specializing in flexible debt and equity financing solutions for middle- market transactions throughout the United States, announced the completion of five separate financing and note purchase transactions totaling $25.6 million. The transactions involved properties located in Brooklyn, Queens, and Manhattan. Read more about this New York City, New York press release.

Business Mentor Heidi Sloss Shows How to Finally Earn What You Deserve in New Seminar

NEW YORK, May 9, 2012 -- Over 50% of small businesses fail in the first 5 years according to the Small Business Administration. Is your business struggling to survive today's economy? Heidi Sloss, Author, Speaker and Business Mentor, will show you how to thrive in any economy in her full-day workshop, Marketing Momentum 101, June 8, 2012 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. In New York City. For further information, please call Shannon Dunn at 469-471-1544. To register, visit http://marketingmomentum101june.eventbrite.com. Read more about this New York City, New York press release.

Assemblyman Benjie Wimberly Joins Rick Ross to Bridge the Rap Gap Between Politics and Education Politicians, Promoters, MMG Will Produce Concert in Atlantic City

NEW YORK, May 8, 2012 -- Team Hope founder and NJ State Assemblyman Benjie Wimberly has joined with Lenny "The Barber" Hansen, Carefree Nation and MMG Boss Rick Ross to produce a concert taking place on May 11, at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, N.J. This monumental event will also serve as a campaign rally designed to bring more political and educational awareness into the hip hop community. Read more about this New York City, New York press release.

Krupp Kommunications, Inc. (K2) Signs 'The Jacksons' Supporting first concert tour since 1984's "Victory Tour"

NEW YORK, May 1, 2012 -- Krupp Kommunications, Inc. (K2), a full-service public relations, marketing and branding agency, will be managing all media relations in support of The Jacksons' highly anticipated summer concert tour, dubbed "Unity Tour 2012." Performing in 27 cities beginning June 18 in Louisville's Palace Theatre, this is the first-time Jackie, Jermaine, Marlon and Tito Jackson will have toured together since 1984's groundbreaking "Victory Tour," and since the death of their brother Michael, almost three years ago. Read more about this New York City, New York press release.

Pembrook Completes Four Separate Real Estate Loan Transactions for a Combined $39.15 Million Transactions Include Note Financing, Bridge and Mezzanine Loans for Real Estate Projects in New Jersey, Brooklyn, Chicago and Los Angeles

NEW YORK, May 2, 2012 -- Pembrook Capital Management LLC (Pembrook), a commercial real estate investment manager that provides financing throughout the capital structure including first mortgages, mezzanine, bridge loans, note financings, as well as preferred equity across the United States, announced the closing of four loan transactions funding separate real estate projects in various in-fill markets across the country. Read more about this New York City, New York press release.

SUNY Plattsburgh Wins Best of Category Award at SUNYCUAD Awards for Excellence

WHAT: SUNY Plattsburgh has been awarded Best of Category at the Awards for Excellence by SUNYCUAD. The award comes after the school's work with Manhattan-based ad agency Conversation. Read more about this New York City, New York press release.

dressbarn and Conversation Unveil New Web and Mobile Site for Mother's Day "Share Your (MOM)ent" allows consumers to share their favorite memory that honors moms and motherhood

NEW YORK, May 4, 2012 -- dressbarn - a national women's apparel retailer - has launched "Share your (MOM)ent," a social and interactive campaign for Mother's Day. The campaign's integrated web and mobile site was designed and developed by Manhattan-based agency Conversation. Read more about this New York City, New York press release.

StudentLinkUp and Conversation Team Up to Create Educational Recruitment Tool New website promises to introduce a completely new experience for the high school and college application and admission process

NEW YORK, May 3, 2012 -- Conversation is happy to announce its integral role in the development, launch and promotion of StudentLinkUp, a social platform designed to help students, their support network and educators more easily navigate the educational research, recruiting, and application process. Read more about this New York City, New York press release.

Lenny "The Barber" Hansen Partners with Rick Ross and WhosThisBitch.com Hip Hop Concert Promoters Urge Fans to Pursue Higher Education

NEW YORK, May 3, 2012 -- Hip Hop is one big paradox filled with mysterious artists, boundless creativity, youthful exuberance, decadent lifestyles, chauvinistic ideals, uneducated thugs and impoverished subcultures. The ability to combine formal education with street smarts helped Lenny "The Barber" Hansen become an influential industry tastemaker and one of the biggest independent concert promoters in America. Read more about this New York City, New York press release.

Trepp April CMBS Delinquency Rate Reaches Second Highest Level Ever: Delinquencies Rise for Second Straight Month

NEW YORK, May 1, 2012 -- Trepp, LLC, the leading provider of information, analytics and technology to the CMBS, commercial real estate and banking markets, released its April 2012 U.S. CMBS Delinquency Report today (available at http://www.trepp.com/knowledge/research). Read more about this New York City, New York press release.

Conversation to Be Featured on AMC's 'The Pitch' Agency to make its national television debut on Monday, May 14, 2012 at 10pm ET/PT

NEW YORK, April 30, 2012 -- Conversation, a leading advertising agency that prides itself on combining a traditional approach with modern tactics, is proud to announce that it will be featured in an episode of AMC's newest unscripted series "The Pitch" on Monday, May 14th at 10pm ET/PT. Read more about this New York City, New York press release.

Start Spreading the News: EBG to Launch NewYork.com

NEW YORK, April 30, 2012 -- EBG (Entertainment Benefits Group), one of the largest privately held travel and entertainment providers in the United States, announced today that it has joined forces with the original owners of NewYork.com to give the most visited city in the world a new home and a new vision. NewYork.com will be transformed later this summer to serve as the central resource for researching information, planning activities and visiting New York. Read more about this New York City, New York press release.

Renowned Classical Guitarist Meets Today's Political Crisis Head-On With 'THE OBAMATRON' Andrew Geddis, now an emerging author, issues wake-up call to the sleeping American electorate

NEW YORK, April 30, 2012 -- Very infrequently does a work of literature so appropriately confront the issues of its day in such dramatic fashion as the timely and relevant piece by Andrew Geddis titled "THE OBAMATRON" (http://sites.showitfast.com/48315/80812/the_obamatron.pdf). Written as a provocative blend of political sci-fi and horror, it shows, with sometimes beautiful, sometimes fearful language, the dire consequences of an electorate putting all their eggs in one basket, so to speak. It brings to mind the language of Upton Sinclair's "The Jungle," disturbing and unpleasant, unafraid to put on display every wart and blemish it finds in its world. Read more about this New York City, New York press release.

Krupp Kommunications, Inc. (K2) Announces Parenting Division Beth Feldman, Former CBS VP Communications and Preeminent Parenting Blogger, Leads Group

NEW YORK, April 30, 2012 -- Krupp Kommunications, Inc. (K2), a full-service public relations, marketing and branding agency, announces the launch of a new division dedicated to companies and products targeting parents and families. Led by prominent parenting expert and blogger Beth Feldman, former Vice President of Communications at CBS and the founder of RoleMommy.com (http://www.rolemommy.com/), one of the largest online communities for parents, the team also includes Account Manager Lauren Aboulessan, a public relations professional with 10 years experience specifically in the parenting space. Read more about this New York City, New York press release.

MEGU New York Honored With the Prestigious International Six-Star Diamond Award American Academy of Hospitality Sciences to Make Elite Presentation May 7

NEW YORK, April 26, 2012 -- On May 7, MEGU New York (http://www.megurestaurants.com) will host an event to receive the very rare and coveted International Six-Star Diamond Award in front of hundreds of elite guests and media. Bestowed by the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences (AAHS), this honor marks the first time an award of such caliber has been presented to a business dedicated to Japanese hospitality. Read more about this New York City, New York press release.

Make My Cake Celebrity Baker Aliyyah Baylor Shares Her Baking Tips at the Country Living Fair in Austin

NEW YORK, April 27, 2012 -- Celebrity Baker Aliyyah Baylor will share some of her family's Southern home-style cake cooking secrets at the Seventh Annual Austin Country Living Fair on Sunday, April 29, 2012 at 1:00 P.M. at the Travis County Expo Center. Read more about this New York City, New York press release.

Primary Residential Mortgage, Inc. (PRMI) President and CEO David Zitting Brings in Disney Institute to Speak to Partners at 3rd Annual National Conference

NEW YORK, April 24, 2012 -- Primary Residential Mortgage, Inc. (PRMI), one of the premiere lenders in the mortgage industry, recently held their 3rd Annual National Conference at the luxurious Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin resort in Orlando, Florida. President and CEO David Zitting invited the Disney Institute to speak on Disney's Approach to Leadership Excellence, which took place on March 9th, and Disney's Approach to Quality Service, which was held on March 10th. Read more about this New York City, New York press release.

Actress Angela Lansbury, MLB's Tony La Russa and Architect Richard Meier Honored at 2012 Ellis Island Family Heritage Awards

NEW YORK, April 19, 2012 -- Today in the historic Great Hall on Ellis Island three esteemed individuals were honored by The Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation, Inc. for the contributions they have made to this "Nation of Immigrants." Celebrating the 120th year of Ellis Island, the 11th Annual Ellis Island Family Heritage Awards were hosted by NBC's Meredith Vieira in an 11:00 a.m. ceremony. This year's event featured an opening tribute to R.M.S. Titanic, marking the centennial of the maritime tragedy. Read more about this New York City, New York press release.

The Nation's Top Growing Preschool Academy, The Learning Experience(R), Opens in Manhattan The Learning Experience® Responds to National Market Demand for Pre-K Preparedness

NEW YORK, April 18, 2012 -- The Learning Experience(R) (TLE(R)), the nation's top growing early learning academy for children 6 weeks to 5 years old, announced today it has opened its first Manhattan location. The newest TLE(R) Children's Academy, the 150th location nationwide, is located at 20 West Street, New York City, NY. Read more about this New York City, New York press release.

Andrew Geddis, Renowned Classical Guitarist and Director of Musica Elysii, Inc., Announces the Publication of His First Short Story, 'THE OBAMATRON'

NEW YORK, April 17, 2012 -- On Monday, April 16th, Andrew Geddis, renowned classical guitarist, published his first short story, "THE OBAMBATRON," (http://sites.showitfast.com/48315/80812/the_obamatron.pdf) on his main platform http://www.andrewparadisemusic.com. The piece encompasses the genres of political commentary, tragi/comedy, horror and sci-fi and makes a direct reference to and critique of the events and issues of today. Read more about this New York City, New York press release.

Is Plastic Surgery Appropriate for Children? While no one would give a teenager a facelift, certain plastic surgery procedures can offer solutions to real problems

NEW YORK, April 13, 2012 -- Last year, the media revealed the story of the mother who gave her 8-year-old daughter BOTOX(R) injections before a junior beauty pageant. The news created a stir, upsetting many parents. This socially unacceptable and marginally legal act remains outside society's norm, but there are times when plastic surgery procedures can help a child. Read more about this New York City, New York press release.

Get a Free Website for Your Property for Listing With Rentini

NEW YORK, April 13, 2012 -- Vacation rental site Rentini.com has revealed their most popular feature yet, the ability for users to create a free website for their property. The company, which launched earlier this year, believes this feature sets them apart from other competitors on the market. Read more about this New York City, New York press release.

Plastic Surgery for The Biggest Loser Contestants? Do you think reaching your ideal weight while winning a tub of money would finally solve your body issues? Think again.

NEW YORK, April 16, 2012 -- Winners of the maximum-weight-loss reality TV show The Biggest Loser confront a final challenge that is not televised: excess skin. Whenever a person loses over 100 pounds, whether for money or personal satisfaction, the skin can't adjust quickly, if at all. It has been stretched beyond repair. Read more about this New York City, New York press release.

The Villa-Lobos Music Society Announces 'The Green Mansions Earth Day Celebration' - A Special Event in Its Year-Long Commemoration of the 125th Birthday Anniversary of Brazilian Composer Heitor Villa-Lobos

NEW YORK, April 16, 2012 -- The Villa-Lobos Music Society has announced that it will present a special event on April 23, 2012 entitled "The Green Mansions Earth Day Celebration" at The Americas Society, 680 Park Avenue, New York City, from 6:30-9:00PM. Admission is $10. Reservations can be made at http://as.americas-society.org/calevent.php?id=1340. Read more about this New York City, New York press release.