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Friday, December 6, 2024

#PeachyPicks 99 Year Old #PeachyPicks #SalumeriaBiellese @SalumeriaBNYC #SalumeriaDeli Since 1925 by #FouadAlsharif #MarcBuzzio and #PaulValetutti #378 Eighth Ave #Manhattan at 29th Street

Fouad with the Masterpiece: Chicken Valdostana

Delicately devour the amazingly delicious Chicken Parm Grinder!

It's not who you know, it's WHOM YOU KNOW and we know Fouad Alsharif, Owner of Salumeria Biellese along with Marc and Paul, whom we hope to meet one day. Say Foo-add because he is a big plus, not a minus. Add, don't subtract! The trifecta of deliciousness also owns Biricchino around the corner, a fine dining restaurant (check out the review on their beautiful website!). Today, we are pleased to announce Salumeria Biellese has joined the esteemed ranks of Peachy's Picks on our second visit ever (because Biricchino has performed well too.) We first visited in December 2023.

Once upon a time in our earlier years, we really loved Carnegie Deli and so did a lot of other people. Unfortunately, no one can go there now. It doesn't exist. But you CAN GO TO SALUMERIA BIELLESE!!!!

We did not know them or know of them when we were going to other delis, but now we know and you ought to know too that it would be IMPOSSIBLE to get fresher than this. Started in 1925, Salumeria (means butcher in Italian) Biellese (Italian town) is a legend in New York Delis with a history dating back to 1925.

You should know straight off the bat that not all New York delis are created equally.

Some are just superior.

The meat does not get any fresher than it does here.

It is imported from Hackensack, New Jersey weekly and it is a MAXIMUM of eight days old when it reaches your grinder. THE ANIMALS ARE FARM RAISED IN SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY AND THESE THREE GUYS PERSONALLY CHOOSE WHAT THE ANIMALS EAT. Those are the same animals that are on your sandwich.

Can everyone see Peachy Deegan going to every other deli going forward asking the owner:

"Do you have your own meat factory where you pick what the animals eat?"

Because if they don't answer like our friend Fouad, she is going to know who is doing a better job!

Peter Fiorio and Ugo Buzzio (both now passed) came to Manhattan, having grown up in Curino, Italy which we understand is not too far from Switzerland and France. Coming to Manhattan in the 1940s, Ugo received his training from Peter's father, Mario, a respected figure in the culinary world in Italy. Curino is in the Alps in Northern Italy, and in Piemonte there was a specialization in salami and sausage. Ugo arrived in Manhattan first and took over Salumeria Biellese on Eighth Avenue which began in 1925. Peter joined a few years later. In 1987, Salumeria Biellese had the opportunity to open a restaurant, and Biricchino was born. We were delighted to again work with owner Fouad Alsharif, who joined in 1991 and is married to Peter Fiorio's daughter! Just like Biricchino, Salumeria Billese is owned by Fouad, Marc Buzzio (son of Ugo) and Paul Valetutti. Also DAL on the logo means from, as in FROM 1925.

So, how can you eat a balanced meal at a deli? Easy here! There are salads and you have to have them. The mixed garden salad is a winner, above, with vegetables all fresh and properly cut with a parmesan highlight. They are great at attention to detail and put the dressing on the side for Ms. Pretty Picky.

Fouad said the Italian Combo is a must and we quite concur.

Homemade salami, capicola and provolone grace your presence and are pure savory delights on bread from Sullivan Bakery, equally laudable and fresh.

We write for all kinds of eaters, and if you don't eat meat, Salumeria Biellese loves you too and you will love their Eggplant Parmigiana, a flavorful classic that absolutely hits the spot in every way. You will not find a better Eggplant Parm grinder anywhere and it says Merry Christmas to your taste buds in a big way. Peachy is a Deegan, not a Vegan, and might be the only person that has a column devoted to Chicken Parm. She totally adores the Chicken Parmigiana at Salumeria Biellese! They are Italian, after all and each bite is exactly what you need on a subzero day in Manhattan after a long day of Christmas shopping. Or a long day of emails. Or really anytime ever. Here's your new Chicken Parm friend:

For a Merry Christmas in your stomach, eat this:

Next, say "Enchante, Chicken Club!" The Chicken teams up with Prosciutto which naturally they make and they EVEN make the Mozzarella right there on premises! This might be our second favorite this visit. The red pepper brings the flavor spectrum to the higher echelons of sandwich fame that evidences exactly why this spot has been open for 99 years. We are super excited for what they do to celebrate 100! The Caesar Salad is a nice balance and they put the dressing on the side as asked.

New York is known for richness and unique style, and Chicken Valdostana possesses these characteristics like no other sandwich! It's a winner emblazoned with fontina cheese, sherry wine and cream make this chicken taste like it is dressed in a tuxedo.

The chicken breast is very lean with no fat we are told.

Finally, Peachy personally likes Ham and Cheese and though some might consider that boring, we consider it a classic to point out. Stay tuned for more excellence! Peachy has corned beef ambitions.

Peachy Picks Salumeria Biellese!

Salumeria Biellese is Highly Recommended by Whom You Know.

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#PeachyinSpace #EarthyPeachy #GothamGadgets @NASA NASA Invites Media to Administrator Flight in Electra Hybrid-Electric Aircraft

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson will fly in aircraft manufacturer Electra's EL2 Goldfinch experimental prototype aircraft on Sunday, Dec. 8. Members of the media are invited to speak with Nelson and Electra leaders just prior to the flight at 11:45 a.m. EST at Manassas Regional Airport in Manassas, Virginia.

Electra designed the experimental aircraft with the goals of reducing emissions and noise and connecting new locations for regional air travel, including underserved communities.

Electra’s EL2 Goldfinch experimental prototype aircraft reference, photographed outside of NASA's Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia. Credit: Electra

Media will be able to view and film the flight, which is set to feature ultra-short takeoffs and landings with as few as 150 feet of ground roll. The flight also is set to include a battery-only landing. Media interested in participating must RSVP to Rob Margetta at robert.j.margetta@nasa.gov.

NASA's aeronautics research works to develop new generations of sustainable aviation technologies that will create new options for both U.S. passengers and cargo. Agency-supported research aims to provide industry providers like Electra, and others, data that can help inform the designs of innovative, greener aircraft with reduced operating costs. NASA investments have included projects that explore electrified aircraft technologies, and work that helped refine the electric short-takeoff and landing concept.

The agency's work with private sector aviation providers helps NASA in its effort to bring sustainable solutions to the American public. In November, NASA selected Electra as one of five recipients of its Advanced Aircraft Concepts for Environmental Sustainability 2050 awards, through which they will develop design studies and explore key technologies to push the boundaries of possibility for next-generation sustainable commercial aircraft. These new studies will help the agency identify and select promising aircraft concepts and technologies for further investigations.

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PublicSquare Announces Donald Trump Jr. and Willie Langston Appointed to Board of Directors

PSQ Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: PSQH) (“PublicSquare,” or the “Company”), America's leading commerce and payments ecosystem valuing life, family, and liberty, today announced Donald Trump Jr. and Willie Langston have been appointed to its board of directors effective December 3, 2024.

Michael Seifert, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of PublicSquare, commented, “We are pleased to have Donald Trump Jr. and Willie Langston join the PublicSquare Board as we gain momentum and scale in the fintech space. As shareholders and accomplished business leaders, both are committed to building shareholder value by delivering on the promise of our unique platform. Don has been an investor in PublicSquare since before our IPO, and Willie invested in our most recent PIPE offering in October 2024. Don’s passion for creating a “cancel-proof” economy, his years of strategic business experience, and his leadership within the shooting sports industry offer important expertise at the board level. Willie’s financial acumen and capital markets expertise will assist PublicSquare as we scale our solutions while managing rapid growth as one of the most important new marketplaces for American consumers.”

Donald Trump Jr. commented, “Having been involved from the earliest days of the company, I am thrilled to join the PublicSquare board of directors. With a rapidly growing marketplace and payments ecosystem, PublicSquare has a distinct position in the market based on the core tenets of our nation’s founding, paired with a results-driven management team. The American people have affirmed the importance of liberty, and PublicSquare is at the forefront of this movement. As a director, I’m committed to the long-term success of this important mission for our customers, merchants, and shareholders.

Willie Langston commented, “The opportunity to build on PublicSquare’s early success as a high-growth start-up company is compelling from a strategic and governance perspective. As both a director and a shareholder, I believe there is significant value to be unlocked based on the early wins of building a growing, networked marketplace for pro-America small businesses, an uncancellable payments stack, and a leading position in the underserved firearms financing and payment processing space. I am pleased to contribute to the company’s governance and strategic direction as a board member.”

About Donald Trump Jr.

Donald Trump, Jr. serves as an Executive Vice President of Development & Acquisitions at The Trump Organization, Inc. Mr. Trump recently announced his intentions to join 1789 Capital, a venture capital firm, as a partner and is expected to help the firm with investments in companies in the "parallel economy" that espouse a conservative world view, as well as help raise capital for the firm. Since 2024, Mr. Trump has served as Director of Trump Media & Technology Group. Mr. Trump directs new project acquisition and development for The Trump Organization worldwide. Mr. Trump actively oversees The Trump Organization’s current and new property portfolio, which contains over 70 projects. Mr. Trump is involved in all aspects of real estate development, from deal evaluation, analysis, and pre-development planning to construction, branding, marketing, operations, sales, and leasing. Mr. Trump is an accomplished and sought-after speaker, has spoken extensively throughout the United States, and has given keynote speeches internationally. Mr. Trump received his Bachelor’s degree in Finance and Real Estate from the Wharton School of Finance at the University of Pennsylvania.

About Willie Langston

Willie Langston is a Partner with Corient, an asset management and advisory firm in Houston, TX. He is a Co-Founder and Executive Committee member of Corient’s legacy firm, Avalon, which he formed in 2001. From 1996 to 2001, Mr. Langston helped to form and held various positions at Morgan Stanley’s Private Wealth Management Division in Texas. From 1985 to 1996, Mr. Langston held multiple roles with Goldman Sachs’ Private Wealth Management. Mr. Langston began his career at Coopers & Lybrand. Mr. Langston was the national finance chair for Ted Cruz’s presidential campaign and currently serves on the board of the TAMU Mays College of Business and, until recently, the board of Breakaway Ministries. He’s chairman of Glorieta Camps and the Deacons at Second Baptist Church and has held past board positions in several notable foundations and organizations in the community. Mr. Langston has an MBA from Stanford University and graduated summa cum laude with a BBA from Texas A&M University.

About PublicSquare

PublicSquare is America’s leading commerce and payments ecosystem, valuing life, family, and liberty. PublicSquare operates under three segments: Marketplace, Financial Technology, and Brands. The primary mission of the Marketplace segment is to help consumers “shop their values” and put purpose behind their purchases. PublicSquare leverages data and insights from the Marketplace to assess its customers’ needs and provide wholly-owned quality financial products and brands. PublicSquare’s Financial Technology segment comprises Credova, a consumer financing company, and PublicSquare Payments, a “cancel-proof” payments company. PublicSquare’s Brands segment comprises EveryLife, a premium D2C life-affirming baby products company. Visit publicsquare.com to learn more.

#PatrioticPeachy #EarthyPeachy @Interior Biden-Harris Administration, National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Announce Over $122 Million from the America the Beautiful Challenge to Restore Lands and Waters

President Biden’s Investing in America agenda supports third round of grants to high-priority, locally led conservation projects across the United States

The Biden-Harris administration joined the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) and public-and private-sector partners today in announcing $122.4 million in grants through the America the Beautiful Challenge (ATBC). The 61 new grants announced today will support landscape-scale conservation projects across 42 states, 19 Tribal Nations, and 3 U.S. territories. The grants will generate at least $8.7 million in matching contributions for a total conservation impact of $131.1 million. Approximately 42 percent of all 2024 ATBC funding will support projects implemented by Indigenous communities and organizations, representing another year of record funding dedicated to Tribally led projects for a single grant program at NFWF.

America the Beautiful, launched by President Biden in 2021, set the nation’s first-ever goal to conserve at least 30 percent of U.S. lands and waters by 2030. The 10-year, locally led and nationally scaled initiative lifts up efforts to conserve, connect and restore the lands, waters and wildlife upon which we all depend. Over the past four years, the Biden-Harris Administration has conserved more than 45 million acres of our nation’s lands and waters.

ATBC grants support projects that conserve, restore and connect wildlife habitats and ecosystems while improving community resilience and access to nature, which also advance President Biden’s ambitious environmental justice goals. The competitive grant awards were made possible through President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, with funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, other federal conservation programs, and private sources. The Biden-Harris Administration launched the Challenge in 2022 as a partnership with the Departments of the Interior, Agriculture and Defense, Native Americans in Philanthropy, and NFWF.

“President Biden’s America the Beautiful initiative has been truly transformative. By working together across the federal family, and through private-public partnerships, we have built an enduring path to support hundreds of locally led collaborative conservation projects across the country,” said Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland. “The America the Beautiful Challenge has advanced engagement with Tribes, funding a record amount of Tribally led efforts and elevating the use of Indigenous Knowledge to benefit endangered species and treasured landscapes. These innovative investments will leave a lasting legacy on our nation’s lands and waters.”

“The America the Beautiful Challenge is advancing President Biden’s ongoing commitment to conserve our lands and waters by supporting locally led conservation and restoration projects in communities across the country,” said White House Council on Environmental Quality Chair Brenda Mallory. “Thanks to historic investments from the President’s Investing in America agenda, these projects in communities across the nation will help ensure everyone can access the benefits nature has to offer for years to come.”

“Over the past three years, the America the Beautiful Challenge has served as a marker of the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to protecting our nation’s natural treasures for future generations,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “Through these awards, and in partnership with Tribes, NGOs, state partners, and others, USDA will continue to build on its critical work – from voluntary conservation efforts to safeguard our forests and grasslands to increasing access to climate-smart practices and mitigating the risk posed by dangerous wildfires.”

“The 18 designated sentinel landscapes are strategically important for the Department of Defense (DoD), Department of the Interior, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and allow our DoD installations and ranges to safeguard key testing and training capabilities through mutually beneficial partnerships,” said Brendan Owens, Assistant Secretary of Defense, Energy, Installations and Environment. “By allocating over $6 million in DoD Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration (REPI) Program funding to six projects across Sentinel Landscapes, this year’s America the Beautiful Challenge is strengthening military readiness by protecting capabilities in the Indo-Pacific region, reducing regulatory burdens, and decreasing catastrophic wildfire risk in order to sustain mission-essential activities.”

To streamline access to these funds, federal agencies established the ATBC to create a centralized and simplified competitive grant program for landscape-scale conservation and restoration projects that contribute to conservation plans across the nation. Now in its third year, the 2024 ATBC request for proposals received 331 pre-proposals requesting $677 million for conservation efforts. Of those, NFWF and partners invited 133 applicants to submit full proposals. The grants announced today address about 18 percent of this overall level of demand, illustrating the highly competitive nature of the ATBC.

These projects will enable states, Tribal Nations, U.S. territories, nonprofits, academic institutions, and other grantees to develop and implement multijurisdictional, high-priority restoration projects on both public and private lands. The program is intended to encourage the development and implementation of voluntary, diverse and comprehensive landscape-level projects that:

Address priority conservation and restoration needs

Showcase cumulative benefits to fish and wildlife

Enhance carbon sequestration and storage

Engage with and benefit communities, including underserved communities

Connect people with nature

Advance existing conservation plans and/or are informed by Indigenous Knowledge

Help safeguard ecosystems and communities through resilience-focused and nature-based solutions 

The ATBC includes an emphasis on supporting Tribal Nations' access to grant funding for restoration, conservation and capacity-building, and seeks projects that incorporate Indigenous Knowledge in planning and implementation. The number of proposals awarded to Tribal Nation applicants in 2024 far exceeded minimum funding and demonstrated the high demand and clear need for innovative funding approaches to Tribally led conservation efforts.

“Indigenous knowledge and leadership are at the heart of addressing the biodiversity and climate crisis,” said Erik Stegman, CEO of Native Americans in Philanthropy. “Our Collaborative with the Biodiversity Funders Group demonstrates the power of public-private solutions, leveraging $1.6 million in private funding to unlock over $51 million in public resources for groundbreaking Tribal conservation projects. We’re grateful to our partners in philanthropy and government for working together to remove barriers and develop new models for investment in Tribally-led environmental conservation.”

A complete list of the 2024 grants made through the ATBC is available here. To learn more about the program, including applicant eligibility, funding priorities and submission requirements, visit the NFWF ATBC webpage.

About the U.S. Department of the Interior

The Department of the Interior (DOI) conserves and manages the Nation’s natural resources and cultural heritage for the benefit and enjoyment of the American people, provides scientific and other information about natural resources and natural hazards to address societal challenges and create opportunities for the American people, and honors the Nation’s trust responsibilities or special commitments to American Indians, Alaska Natives, and affiliated island communities to help them prosper.

#CulturedPeachy #FloridaPeachy Rarely-Seen Dutch Impressionist Works from Private Collections On View at Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art

The Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art at Florida Southern College is pleased to present "Dutch Impressionism: The Hague School, 1860-1930," on view now through February 23, 2025, in the Museum's Dorothy Jenkins Gallery and Harper Family Gallery. This exclusive exhibition features more than 80 paintings from private collections in the Netherlands and was developed in partnership with the Hoogsteder Museum Foundation. It marks the first time these rarely-seen works are being shown in the United States.

The Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art at Florida Southern College in Lakeland, Fla. welcomes Dutch Impressionism: The Hague School 1860-1930.

While many museum visitors are familiar with French and American Impressionism, the story of Dutch Impressionism is less widely known and studied less often. As embodied by The Hague School, Dutch Impressionism evolved over two generations, as artists in The Hague initially drew inspiration from the landscape painting of French artists of the Barbizon School, including Theodore Rousseau, Jean-Francois Millet, and Jean Baptiste Camille Corot, and then in turn instilled in a new set of young painters the ideals of plein-air painting back home.

By the late 19th century, The Hague School had gained international fame with its brushy, magnificent depictions of vast skies over endless flat, open country and expressively-rendered scenes of everyday life in the city and countryside. With a mix of open-air studies, studio-based paintings, and even artists' sketchbooks and etchings, the exhibition traces out the incredible story of Dutch Impressionism from its roots in Barbizon, where its most prominent artists began their artistic journeys, to the countryside of Oosterbeek, Dutch farming villages, and even the dunes of The Hague with depictions of fisherfolk along its beaches. Most prominent among the Hague School artists were Willem Roelofs, the Maris brothers (Jacob, Matthjis, and Willem), and Willem de Zwart, all of whom have dedicated chapters in the exhibition, featuring their works alongside those of more than 30 other male and female artists of the movement.

"Impressionism is a perennial hit with museum audiences, but a large-scale exhibition of Dutch Impressionist masterworks offers a new and fresh take on the story of modern art for our visitors," said Dr. H. Alexander Rich, executive director and chief curator of the Museum. "All of the works in the show usually reside in private homes, and we are thrilled to welcome The Hague School to our galleries for our audience's exclusive enjoyment."

Visitors to the Museum will discover that, in addition to developing their own variations upon impressionist styles and manners, the artists of The Hague School defined what we now see as the traditional Dutch landscape, with its windmills, outstretched cloudy skies, and cattle, which remain the characteristic image of the Netherlands today.

"Dutch Impressionism: The Hague School, 1860-1930" will be on view at the Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art from October 5, 2024, through February 23, 2025. "Dutch Impressionism: The Hague School, 1860-1930" has been organized by the Hoogsteder Museum Foundation and is sponsored by Florida Southern College, Ting Tsung and Wei Fong Chao Foundation, and CORE Wealth Advisors. For more information, visit agbmuseum.org/dutchimpressionism. Additional exhibition programming and educational opportunities can be found at agbmuseum.org/events.

About the Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art at Florida Southern College

The Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art is a not-for-profit, academic and community museum whose enduring mission is to engage audiences of all ages with world-class exhibitions, programs, and experiences and to offer avenues for lifelong learning and reflection on our shared world through art and visual culture. It is the largest and only nationally accredited visual arts organization in Polk County and the only Smithsonian Affiliate art museum in Central Florida. The Museum is nearing completion on its $8 million expansion and renovation project, adding an additional 14,000 sq. ft. of education and exhibition space, including six new galleries, as well as multi-functional classroom and event spaces. The expansion and renovation project is projected to be completed in January 2025. The Museum's hours are Tuesdays–Saturdays 10 am to 4 pm, Sunday 1 pm to 5 pm, and closed Mondays and major holidays. The facility is handicap-accessible and special needs assistance is available. Admission is free, thanks to our Strategic Partner, the Ting Tsung and Wei Fong Chao Foundation.

Thursday, December 5, 2024

#READTHIS @skyhorsepub #AMISHPIES by Laura Anne Lapp and Bonnie Matthews

In the world according to Peachy Deegan, there is one right answer for dessert outside of dark chocolate (not white chocolate) and ice cream (not yogurt, not low fat) and that is APPLE PIE. Or strawberry rhubarb. Or most obviously, PEACH. Or maybe just all of them and even more with the ideas we are getting to get in the spirit of the dessert holidays from Skyhorse Publishing with their stellar hit, AMISH PIES.

You obviously don't have to be Amish to love it, and Peachy most certainly isn't. However, the Amish have historically established that they excel in the pie realm.

This is not only the typical pies you'd expect. It goes beyond and covers savory numbers as well as creamy and custard initiatives to expand your pie spectrum. Also, if you like Trivial Pursuit and who doesn't, this caps off a very good game quite nicely in tandem with obviously pizza. And March 14, Pie Day, is also a great day to celebrate with this book.

The sweetest people bring dessert to the holiday celebrations and this book has a myriad of ideas! We love the clear verbiage and fabulous photography and moreover, if you make a pie to bring to the gathering, it is even better if you also bring this cookbook as a gift for the host.

Also Santa might like PIE better than milk and cookies...just an idea for you!

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UP WITH #HEARTBREAKHILL AND @BOSTONCOLLEGE SAYS @MANHATTANPEACHY The Boston Athletic Association and Meet Boston Announce $500 Million Economic Impact for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America Economic Impact Report Released

The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) and Meet Boston today released an independent economic impact report (PDF) conducted by the Economic and Public Policy Research group at the University of Massachusetts Donahue Institute, commissioned to look at the direct impact of one of the oldest and most historic marathons in the world, the Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America.

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The $509.1 million impact represents the B.A.A.'s operational costs, spending by marathon participants and spectators, and other secondary economic impacts from household spending, taxes and vendor spending. For this report, the Donahue Institute examined the two categories of expenditures of the B.A.A. – year-round operations and a larger set of spending associated with marathon weekend.

"The Boston Marathon is more than just a race; it's a powerful driver that shines a spotlight on the Greater Boston area, attracting visitors and showcasing our city's rich history, vibrant culture, and diverse communities," said Martha J. Sheridan, President & CEO of Meet Boston.

"Each year, it brings people together from across the globe, expanding the impact of tourism and enhancing our competitiveness. This iconic race fosters a sense of unity and purpose for all the domestic and international visitors that come to spectate or participate."

Spectators were surveyed to understand areas of spending, including retail, food and beverage, and lodging.

Marathon weekend includes more than the race on Patriots' Day. The B.A.A. hosts the Boston 5K presented by Point32Health with 10,000 participants, an invitational mile for both students and professional runners, the Bank of America Boston Marathon Expo, Boston Marathon Fan Fest presented by DICK'S Sporting Goods, and the Boston Marathon Post-Race Party presented by Samuel Adams. Additionally, sponsors and other adjacent brands provide activations throughout Greater Boston.

The 2024 marathon weekend had 30,000 participants across the Boston 5K, B.A.A. Invitational Mile, B.A.A. Relay Challenge and the Boston Marathon. Participants had an average party size of two, with 77% of spectators who attended indicating they are there to support a family member or friend running. 51% of the participants reside outside of New England, with the median weekend spend of $500. 68% of participants stayed in a Boston area hotel.

"The B.A.A. and Bank of America are honored to put on this world-class race, in partnership with the business and hospitality industry. The marathon and supporting events prove to be a net positive for our economy, region, and most importantly, the towns and cities that the Boston Marathon runs through," said Dr. Cheri Blauwet, Chair of the Board at the B.A.A.

"The race continues to be a catalyst for growth through its economic and charitable impact, enriching local communities and inspiring a lifelong passion for running and sport. Its enduring impacts extend far beyond race day, supporting local businesses, highlighting our communities, and encouraging active lifestyles. We are deeply proud to carry on the tradition of this race each year, while continuing to reflect who we are today."

In 2024, the Bank of America Boston Marathon Official Charity Program reached a new record fundraising level of $45.7 million across 160 organizations. The total philanthropic impact of last year's race tallied $71.9 million raised. Since the Official Charity Program's inception in 1989, more than $550 million has been raised surrounding the Boston Marathon.

"While the Boston Marathon has a profound economic impact on the region, it also brings together the community with a spirit of giving," said Miceal Chamberlain, President, Bank of America Massachusetts. "That spirit extends from Hopkinton to Boylston and throughout the region, helping create a lasting effect year after year."

The 129th Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America will be held on April 21, 2025.

About the Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) 

Established in 1887, the Boston Athletic Association is a non-profit organization with a mission of promoting a healthy lifestyle through sports, especially running. The B.A.A. manages the Boston Marathon, and supports comprehensive charity, youth, and year-round programming. The 129th Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America is scheduled to take place on Monday, April 21, 2025. The Boston Marathon is part of the Abbott World Marathon Majors, along with international marathons in Tokyo, London, Berlin, Chicago, and New York City. For more information on the B.A.A., please visit www.baa.org.

About Meet Boston

Meet Boston is the primary private sector sales, marketing and visitor services organization charged with the development of meetings, conventions, and tourism-related business in the region. As a partnership organization, Meet Boston promotes and collaborates with over 1,000 partners in the greater Boston region and across New England to drive a robust visitor economy and to build equity within the sector. The Meet Boston mission is to elevate Boston's vibrant neighborhoods and diverse people, amplifying their stories and sharing them locally and across the globe.

Bank of America

Bank of America is one of the world's leading financial institutions, serving individual consumers, small and middle-market businesses and large corporations with a full range of banking, investing, asset management and other financial and risk management products and services. The company provides unmatched convenience in the United States, serving approximately 69 million consumer and small business clients with approximately 3,700 retail financial centers, approximately 15,000 ATMs (automated teller machines) and award-winning digital banking with approximately 58 million verified digital users. Bank of America is a global leader in wealth management, corporate and investment banking and trading across a broad range of asset classes, serving corporations, governments, institutions and individuals around the world. Bank of America offers industry-leading support to approximately 4 million small business households through a suite of innovative, easy-to-use online products and services. The company serves clients through operations across the United States, its territories and more than 35 countries. Bank of America Corporation stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: BAC).

Connecticut Wind Collaborative Launches Groundbreaking Study to Strengthen and Expand Offshore Wind Supply Chain in New England and Beyond

The Connecticut Wind Collaborative (CWC) is thrilled to announce the launch of the Connecticut Offshore Wind Industry Study. This gold-standard initiative aims to build upon the Connecticut Offshore Wind Strategic Roadmap by identifying and expanding supply chain opportunities for Connecticut and the Northeast region. The study will be led by Xodus and The Pew Charitable Trusts (Pew), renowned experts in supply chain analysis and offshore wind development, ensuring a high-caliber approach to fostering regional collaboration and economic growth.

Wind turbine components for Revolution Wind, developed by Ørsted to serve Connecticut and Rhode Island, are staged at State Pier in the Port of New London, CT.

The CWC OSW Industry Study is an ambitious, forward-looking effort to solidify Connecticut's position as a key player and regional collaborator in offshore wind. With a focus on addressing regional supply chain gaps, fostering regional collaboration, and supporting local manufacturers, the study promises to yield sustainable benefits for the state's manufacturing sector and contribute to long-term economic growth. Connecticut has played a pivotal role as a first mover in advancing the offshore wind industry with Connecticut businesses and workers contributing to every East Coast offshore wind project to date and State Pier in the Port of New London serving as a marshaling and assembly hub for three projects.

"Now is a critical time for state collaboration in order to build upon complementary strengths and answer shared challenges that will best enable the growth of a robust regional offshore wind industry," said Andy Logan, Head of Industry Development at Xodus. "This study will be unique in recognizing not only the powerful role Connecticut businesses play in the emergent offshore wind sector, but also the benefits of what can be further achieved when working in partnership with neighboring states to develop regional capability."

"Connecticut has the potential to be an important link in the offshore wind supply chain, a growing sector that can enable the state to add jobs and boost economic growth, while also helping the state make progress toward its clean energy goals. By evaluating its strengths and identifying areas for development, Connecticut is positioning itself to become a leader in this emerging industry and to help ensure the state is ready to meet future energy demand," said Courtney Durham Shane, Senior Officer, The Pew Charitable Trusts.

This initiative further reinforces Connecticut's commitment to renewable energy and highlights the state's role in supporting industry innovation across the region as offshore wind development gains momentum across the United States.

"Our goal with this study is to place Connecticut at the forefront of offshore wind supply chain development," said Kristin Urbach, Executive Director of the Connecticut Wind Collaborative. "This collaborative, regional research will serve as a foundation for sustainable economic growth, job creation, and supply chain enhancement — putting Connecticut and its neighbors in New York, New Jersey and all of New England on the map as leaders in renewable energy innovation."

"Connecticut's Blue Economy continues to play a pivotal role in supporting this new domestic clean energy ecosystem that is boosting local economies and spurring investment," said Paul Lavoie, Connecticut's Chief Manufacturing Officer. "This exciting initiative will bring stakeholders from across the region together to strengthen and expand our collective supply chain capabilities."

The Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development has contributed $70,000 to this initiative, and the Southeastern Connecticut Enterprise Region has contributed $50,000. Other industry partners have also provided funding.

The supply chain analysis expertise of Xodus combined with Pew's nonpartisan, in-depth research capabilities will ensure valuable, evidence-based insights to guide policymakers and industry stakeholders. Together, their contributions will provide data-driven recommendations for bolstering the sector's growth and resilience.

The study will feature robust stakeholder engagement and clear, actionable recommendations. The completed study is anticipated to be released in the Spring of 2025.

Tuesday, December 3, 2024

#ChampagneWishes #KindofWild #Organic COMPLETE GUIDE TO THE FOUR WINES FALL 2024 Highly Recommended by #WhomYouKnow by #AdamSager #JordanSager #KatieLeeBiegel and #ToddNelson Since 2021 @KatieLeeKitchen @winesellersltd

KIND OF WILD ORGANIC CABERNET SAUVIGNON

KIND OF WILD PINOT NOIR

KIND OF WILD CAVA

KIND OF WILD SAUVIGNON BLANC

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Mission Statement of Brand: Support organic and regenerative farming while introducing consumers to unique estate grown organic wines from around the world that are better for you.

SOME KIND OF WILD MEMORIES:

December 16, 2008 at a Godiva Event in Manhattan, Katie Lee and Peachy Deegan
New York City Wine and Food Festival, October 2024 Peachy Deegan and Katie Lee!

The first time we tried Kind of Wild!

Key History of Brand: Developed during the Pandemic, launched direct to consumer website in Summer of 2021. Then introduced to retail with a first to market launch with Sprouts Farmers Market; Aligned distribution with SGWS in 2024.

Why Choose Kind of Wild

We've torn the label back and ventured into the wild to return with this collection of world-class wines made with organic grapes.

If you’re like us, you’re concerned about what might hide behind the pretty label in the wine you love. Conventional wines can use a long list of chemicals in the vineyards and winemaking that end up in the soils and in the finished wine you drink.

Thankfully, for all of us, Kind of Wild is wine obsessed. We’ve spent years crafting wines that are not only made from organic grapes and grown using sustainable farming practices but are also the most outstanding wines the earth has to offer. We’ve gone direct to the roots, to some of the world’s greatest appellations forging partnerships, and expertly crafted a collection for wine lovers like us. It’s been kind of wild, but we think you’ll agree, it’s been worth it.

Kind of Wild is a collection of global discoveries devoted to rewilding the planet, producing wines that are kindly crafted and kinder to you

When you choose Kind of Wild wines, you’re buying more than wine. You’re supporting growers across the globe who believe in creating a sustainable future by improving soil health, diminishing soil erosion, keeping natural waters free from chemicals and having a positive, lasting impact on the local ecosystem. We believe by supporting these growers; we can encourage others to adopt organic and regenerative farming.

It’s a huge win — kinder to the planet, leading to more choice in quality wines that are kindly crafted and kinder to you.

Together, we can do something Kind of Wild.

-Katie, Jordan & Adam

OUR MISSION

Our Founders

Kind of Wild was launched by Jordan & Adam Sager to create a brand that merged global wine discoveries with forward thinking, mission-focused sustainability. Having 50 years of combined wine industry experience with their family importing company, the brothers knew that key relationships with top growers and winemakers all over the world would pave the way.

Following the launch, their path crossed with renowned celebrity chef, best-selling author and award-winning television personality Katie Lee Biegel. The encounter led to an instant connection, and the trio realized they shared a mutual passion for transforming wine experiences, by recognizing amazing and delicious wines could be produced responsibly. Katie soon became co-founder and integral part of the team, lending her unique culinary perspective, captivating personality, and inspiring creativity.

Together, this impressive partnership aims to redefine the wine landscape, pushing boundaries and exceeding expectations.

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#TheBestof2024 Day Four @wbd Warner Bros. Discovery

On the fourth day of Christmas my true love gave to me four Warner Brothers Discovery Movies!

Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ: WBD) is a leading global media and entertainment company that creates and distributes the world’s most differentiated and complete portfolio of content and brands across television, film and streaming. Available in more than 220 countries and territories and 50 languages, Warner Bros. Discovery inspires, informs and entertains audiences worldwide through its iconic brands and products including: Discovery Channel, Max, discovery+, CNN, DC, Eurosport, HBO, HGTV, Food Network, OWN, Investigation Discovery, TLC, Magnolia Network, TNT, TBS, truTV, Travel Channel, MotorTrend, Animal Planet, Science Channel, Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group, Warner Bros. Television Group, Warner Bros. Pictures Animation, Warner Bros. Games, New Line Cinema, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, Turner Classic Movies, Discovery en Español, Hogar de HGTV and others. For more information, please visit www.wbd.com.

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Three haircuts by Edward Tricomi!

Legendary Warren-Tricomi Salons co-founder Edward Tricomi is known for demanding excellence in everything he does. Be it hair, fashion, or music – when Tricomi is involved, perfection isn’t just expected: it’s inevitable. The roots (no pun intended) of his renowned career began after a suggestion from his sister that he try cutting hair to supplement his income as a musician. Growing up, Edward read Vogue religiously, devouring and absorbing the art within it. Moreover, as the grandson of a fashion designer, he was always surrounded and inspired by the world of fashion. Decades later, Edward is perhaps the most iconic and influential hair historian of our era.

Warren-Tricomi prides itself on being more than just a hair and beauty salon. All stylists trained at Warren-Tricomi are required to study and become experts in not only styling, but also fashion history. It is fundamental to the Warren-Tricomi brand that this extensive knowledge and perspective is present in every single haircut given in their salons. Few other salons can also make this claim, in the same way that few other salons are perpetually and actively on the forefront of beauty and fashion in the way Warren-Tricomi has been for the last 25 years. This significance and influence is evident in many facets of Tricomi’s business, one of which is the fact that they do at least three fashion shows each season, all over the world.

Throughout his prolific career Edward has mentored many well-known stylists including Italo Gregorio, Patrick Melville and Ric Popino. He has worked with virtually every celebrity, including Barbara Streisand, Mick Jagger, Nicky and Paris Hilton, the Kardashians, Scarlett Johansson, Jessica Alba, Justin Timberlake and Jimmy Fallon. Edward is constantly garnering inspiration from the people he works with: models like Patti Hansen, makeup artists like Pat McGrath and photographers like Roxanne Lowit.

The legacy of Edward and the Warren-Tricomi Salons continue to be a driving force and influential cornerstone of both the beauty and fashion industries. Their cutting-edge techniques, coupled with their deep appreciation and understanding of history and those who have come before and inspired them, enables Edward’s business to be the embodiment of modern fashion and beauty; at once both trendsetting and classic. Yet despite his significant impact and illustrious, celebrated career one esteemed fashion photographer and devoted Warren-Tricomi customer calls Edward a “phenomenon and one of the most talented hair dressers in the world” passionate and devoted beauty pioneer and mogul Edward Tricomi will tell you he’s never worked a day in his life.

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Two wardrobes winter and summer professionally cleaned by Hallak!

For over fifty years, Hallak Cleaners the Couture Cleaner has been entrusted with Manhattan’s finest wardrobes. The official cleaner of Whom You Know since 2012, Hallak is the only cleaner Peachy Deegan would ever use and we are honored to work with them. New York’s fashion boutiques have been recommending Hallak to their loyal customers for years. They understand the importance of quality fabric care and protecting their client’s investment. While Hallak is known for their expert handling of couture and other precious items, they also make it a point to give your more casual garments the same level of attention. Their representatives are always on the look out for the hard-to-notice stains, loose seams, missing buttons, etc. You can trust Hallak Cleaners with your entire wardrobe and then some. A sample of some of their specialized services:

Tables & Bed Linens

Suede, Leather & Furs

Couture & Casual Wear

Custom Interior Services

Designer Handbag & Purse Cleaning

Interior Cleaning Services by Hallak

Wedding Gown Preservation & Bridal Services

Expert tailoring department located at both locations.

Complimentary Pick Up and Delivery Service 6 Days a Week.

Hallak Cleaners
1232 Second Avenue (near 65th)
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...and one clean bright white smile from Cosmopolitan Dental!
The Best Dentist in Manhattan & Official Dentist of Whom You Know:

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Dr. Nazarian, a graduate of Boston College and Columbia Dental School, opened Cosmopolitan Dental in 2006 and has grown in practice into one of the top cosmetic and dental implant practices in New York City. Cosmopolitan Dental strives to surpass all patients' expectations by catering to your dental needs while providing the utmost professional results. Cosmopolitan Dental has been recognized by America's Top Dentists and has earned both the Patients' choice award and the Doctors' choice award. Dr. Garo Nazarian is a proud member of the New York State Dental Association, New York County Dental Society and the American Dental Association. Cosmopolitan Dental loves to make you smile!