#SensationalSalad @MansionNYC The Mansion Restaurant Since 1945 by Owner Phil Philips #1634YorkAvenue at East 86th Street #UpperEastSide A Peachy's Pick Since 2026

Owner of The Mansion Restaurant Phil Philips showcases the spectacular brand new Watercress Endive Salad

It's not who you know, it's WHOM YOU KNOW and we know Phil Philips and his masterpiece of a spot: The Mansion Restaurant! We were thrilled to announce in February that they joined the ranks of Peachy's Picks because they are among the best of the best, and what do the best do?
They get better!

Our newest culinary column is SENSATIONAL SALAD, and this is The Mansion's first feature in this column, although with around 40 salad and platter choices in total, we surmise this is only the beginning of the hit parade.  Very few venues have this much of a competitive salad selection and even fewer have such consistent high quality.

So, how did they get better?

The brand new salad, drumroll please:

It's watercress, endive, green granny smith apples, walnuts and dried cranberries all waltzing wonderfully in a light vinaigrette that is just the right touch.  It was an incredible combination and dazzling to discover on a fork with all its flavorful brilliance.

Note all pictures are unedited and the truth is, all of the salad here are an amazing beacon of color and nutrition.

CHECK OUT PHIL AND PEACHY'S FABULOUS NEW VIDEO TO CELEBRATE AMERICA'S BIRTHDAY

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If you think it is too hot to eat, think again and turn to SALAD!!!!

The Broiled Salmon Salad on mixed greens is embodies the essence of the sea in Salmon, and a high quality, generous size it is too at 10 ounces!  Lesser places serve a sliver of fish but this gorgeous poisson announces summer is almost here and The Mansion Restaurant is in it to win it with their superior salad selections.  Nicoise Salad pays proper homage to Nice, France and this edition is the height of style on York Avenue, which really is not so different from the South of France.  An individual can of tuna parties with capers, tomatoes, black olives, green beans (Peachy's favorite vegetable) and hard-boiled egg.  A formidable combination, the verdict is this is the edible embodiment of a sophisticated vacation on a plate, minus the surf, sand and sun.  But the sun always shines on The Mansion Restaurant!

All salads are made fresh, and all are made to order.  

The egg salad and respective tuna and chicken salads are made fresh every day in their entirety and at The Mansion Restaurant, they only use Hellmann's mayonnaise which we totally agree with as you will see it in Peachy's refrigerator.  Also, avid readers know that Peachy always likes salad dressing on the side.  She loves The Mansion Restaurant even more because all but the first salad of Watercress and Endive come not dressed!  They always let you dress your own salad in all other occasions aside from Watercress and Endive.  Peachy's salad dressing philosophy is not only embraced here but practiced in the first place.

The Egg Salad on a bed of lettuce with lovely halved juicy grape tomatoes and black olives and green bell pepper are further accentuated with sublimely sliced red onion, giving it just the right panache.  You may be surprised to see Peachy ordering cottage cheese because she hasn't featured it before: that is for the direct reason that no one else uses cottage cheese as amazingly flavorful and creamy as The Mansion Restaurant does: the cottage cheese is delivered fresh daily.  Bartlett Dairy is the sole purveyor of all dairy products to The Mansion Restaurant, and they are also the purveyor to all of the Starbucks in New York City.

Quite frankly Peachy has never had better cottage cheese in her entire life and we wish we started ordering it at our first visit here because it ups their game on every dish they use it.

In all salad cases here, the vegetables are well-cut and intelligently fork-sized so you can delicately devour the respective masterpieces with minimal cutting effort and maximal flavor enjoyment.

The protein incorporated into so many of these salad options make salads a terrific meal.

Next in the batting order, please meet the Chicken Cobb Salad, a total home run!

The chicken itself is marinated in a proprietary method that really ups the flavor quality.  It is joined by lettuce, avocado, bleu cheese, bacon, tomato, cucumbers, onion and hard-boiled egg to round out the tantalizing delight.

The Mansion Restaurant is famous for their burgers, and Slim Line Burger is an absolutely divine medium rare as ordered-you can see for yourself as Peachy cut it to show you.  Of course, every burger is made to order and grilled exactly as you want it.  Ottomanelli grinds the ground chuck the old fashioned way; it's chopped fresh every day and this extra effort elevates the whole quality experience for you.  The Slim Line Burger salad is rounded out by the aforementioned dreamy creamy cottage cheese with lettuce and tomato.

Finally, Frankie Valli this one's for you: The Four Seasons Salad, with light Tuna!  Again, it is a lovely balance of the light tuna with the superstar Hellmann's mayonnaise in perfect proportion and entirely fabulously fresh. Mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers (and note they always cut out the middle of cucumbers), peppers, onions, olives all rejoice and welcome you with festive flair.

Do not miss the sensational celebratory USA Flag celebrating America's 250th Birthday!  Watch our video on it here!  

Previously they had been featured in Peachy's Picks with the American Flag before we knew they would come out with a bigger one!

Another insider secret we are honored to reveal is the unveiling of the Original Mexican Recipe Gazpacho!  Tomato, Onion, Green Bell Pepper and Corn combine for a fragrant, authentic cold summery soup that is crafted on premises daily, and we believe it is the perfect companion to whatever you might eat at The Mansion Restaurant.  

Finally, the latest and greatest drink is the Junior's Cream Beer from Brooklyn, and Peachy tried the amazing Cream Ale and we can assure you, it hit the spot!!

Peachy was so nutritionally angelic with all of the salad she could not ignore the brand new Junior's beer line that graced her presence!  We are all about moderation.

Owner Phil Philips and Peachy Deegan

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#PatrioticPeachy #Macys @Macys Celebrations Start 50 Days from the 50th Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks®

Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks expands for its 50th anniversary, illuminating the iconic Brooklyn Bridge, the lower East River and the lower Hudson River, creating an unforgettable celebration on the nation’s 250th birthday

Celebrations Start 50 Days from the 50th Macy's 4th of July Fireworks®

This year, through “Celebrations Start at Macy’s,” Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks® will mark its 50th anniversary with a milestone pyrotechnic display, captivating millions on Saturday, July 4. Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks will expand to both the lower East River in the Seaport District, the lower Hudson River in collaboration with Jersey City, and the iconic Brooklyn Bridge creating a shared experience that connects more communities than ever.

The nation’s largest 4th of July celebration will ignite the skies of New York and New Jersey with a kaleidoscope of color and sound. The landmark show celebrates 50 years of patriotic spectacle for Macy’s and marks the nation’s 250th birthday.

“As a brand synonymous with celebration, entertainment and culture, Macy’s brings generations of customers and communities together through both big and small moments,” said Sharon Otterman, Macy’s chief marketing officer. “The tradition of Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks creates connection through artistry, music and awe-inspiring displays that turn into lasting memories. We are proud to celebrate our 50th anniversary with a once in a generation experience filled with emotional storytelling and signature spectacle to connect millions of people nationwide.”

Through “Celebrations Start at Macy’s,” the brand creates immersive experiences like Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks, as well as surprise and delight moments through customer experiences and iconic national events, leading up to the 100th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade® this November.

This spring, Macy’s is launching Macy’s Golden Confetti as part of “Celebrations Start at Macy’s,” offering customers a chance to win one of 100 prizes, now through October 31, 2026. Eligible sweepstakes participants will enter to win tickets to Macy’s iconic events, live entertainment experiences and “must have” product, and one contest winner will receive a Macy’s shopping spree grand prize, totaling $100,000. Promotion rules, eligibility, specific prizes/distribution and other details can be found at www.MacysGoldenConfetti.com*. Additionally, during Celebration Saturdays events at select stores throughout the fall season and online, customers are invited to share personal celebrations and create confetti to be released as part of the 100th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Viewers nationwide can tune in to “Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks” on NBC and Peacock at 8:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT, 7:00-9:00 p.m. CT/MT. An encore presentation of the show will also air at 10 p.m. ET/PT on NBC. Additionally, a Spanish language simulcast will air on Telemundo at 8:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT.

Additional details on public viewing, talent performances and more will be announced in the coming weeks. To learn more, please visit macys.com/fireworks.

*NO PURCHASE OR APP NECESSARY. Legal residents of the 50 U.S. (D.C.) 18 years and older. Ends October 31, 2026. To play, visit here. See Official Rules for odds, alternate methods of entry and prize descriptions. To download the Macy’s app, visit here. Void where prohibited.

About Macy’s

Macy’s, the largest retail brand of Macy’s, Inc. (NYSE: M), helps customers celebrate – from everyday moments to life’s biggest occasions – with a curated assortment across apparel, home, beauty, accessories and more. Each year, Macy’s brings the nation together through two of its most beloved traditions: Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks, entertaining millions. Celebrate big and small moments in stores nationwide, at macys.com, or on the Macy’s app. For more information on Macy’s, Inc., visit www.macysinc.com.

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#NHLPeachy @NHL Morning Skate: Stanley Cup Final Edition – June 11, 2026

* If you were to sum up the 2026 Stanley Cup Final in six words, “It’s a wild ride, isn’t it?” might just be the perfect combination. Packed with emotional ups and downs and now a best-of-three, the Hurricanes and Golden Knights return to Raleigh for a pivotal Game 5 tonight to determine which club will be a win away from its second championship for the first potential Stanley Cup-clincher Sunday in Las Vegas.

* A Hurricane can join a Cyclone on an elite list as 37-year-old Jordan Staal looks to become the fourth player in NHL history with a five-game goal streak from the start of a Final – and first since “Le Gros Bill” 70 years ago.

* The playoff grind will continue at least through the weekend, with a spotlight today on Brandon Bussi and William Karlsson, key contributors so far in an already historic Stanley Cup Final.

Stanley Cup Final full of rallies returns to Raleigh for a pivotal Game 5

The high-octane 2026 Stanley Cup Final – which has featured the most goals in 45 years, fleeting multi-goal leads in every game and each contest going down to the wire – shifts back to Lenovo Center for a pivotal Game 5 with a 3-2 series lead on the line tonight.

 When a best-of-seven Final is tied 2-2, the Game 5 victor goes on to win the championship nearly 75% of the time (20-7; .741) including a 15-3 (.833) record when the home team pulls ahead and a 5-4 (.556) mark when the road club takes the lead. Sixteen of the 27 previous instances involved the victor clinching the Cup in Game 6, while four saw the winner do so in Game 7.

* The Final has featured 33 combined goals through the first four games for an average of 8.3 per contest. The only championship series in NHL history with 40 or more through five games were between the Black Hawks and Canadiens in 1973 (46), Islanders and Minnesota North Stars in 1981 (42), Flyers and Islanders in 1980 (42) as well as the Blackhawks and Flyers in 2010 (40).

* Every contest in this year’s Final has been a “close game” (1-goal margin of victory or 2+ with at least one empty-netter), with Game 4 sealed with an empty-netter in the final minute. The League’s only championship series which met that criteria through each of the first five contests involved the Blues and Bruins in 2019 (6 GP), Blackhawks and Flyers in 2010 (6 GP), Blackhawks and Lightning in 2015 (5 GP) as well as the Canadiens and Maple Leafs in 1951 (5 GP).

* All four Final contests so far have featured a multi-goal lead being erased, highlighted by the Hurricanes storming back from a 4-0 third-period hole to force overtime in Game 3. The seven combined tying goals trail only 1946 (11), 1982 (9), 2025 (8), 2018 (8), 2015 (8), 2010 (8), 1973 (8) and 1951 (8) for the NHL’s most through the first five contests in a championship series. Eleven is the most ever in an entire Final (1946, 1973 and 2010).

* Vegas can improve to 8-3 as visitors in these playoffs and establish a single-postseason franchise record for road wins. Carolina can earn its eighth win as hosts, which would mark the second most home victories during a playoff year in club history behind 2006 (10-4 in 14 GP).

THE PLAYOFF GRIND WILL GO AT LEAST TWO MORE GAMES

A Stanley Cup Final packed with memorable moments is approaching the one that will ultimately define it, but hockey fans will have at least two more games to watch the likes of Jordan Staal, Brandon Bussi, Mitch Marner, Brett Howden and William Karlsson compete for the chance to be the ones posing with the Cup when it’s all said and done. From game-changing goals to finding a way to rise to the moment, players from both teams have delivered on the sport’s grandest stage, shaping the narrative of an historic series so far.

* Staal (7-4—11 in 17 GP) is amid his best postseason at 37 years old and takes a four-game goal streak into Game 5 – one shy of the NHL’s longest ever to start a Final. With at least two games remaining in the Final, the Hurricanes captain is three goals shy of tying the most by any player at age 37 or older in a single postseason: Corey Perry (10 in 2025) and Brett Hull (10 in 2002).

* A five-game goal streak would match the longest of Staal’s career (regular season or playoffs), with his only such run coming as an 18-year-old with the Penguins, two years before he won his first Stanley Cup (7-0—7 in 5 GP from Feb. 3-10, 2007). The Hurricanes captain can become the first player in NHL history to register a five-game goal streak at age 18 or younger and 35 or older (regular season and/or playoffs). The only other player to have recorded a four-game streak in that scenario is Sidney Crosby.

* Playing with “House Money,” Brandon Bussi could be behind Staal for a second straight start – and if he is, the 27-year-old first-year NHLer would be seeking to become the first goaltender in League history to make his first two career playoff starts in the Final and win both. Bussi signed as a free agent with the two-time Stanley Cup champion Panthers last summer but never played for the club as the Hurricanes claimed him off waivers before his soon-to-be record-setting season started. After winning his NHL debut in October, Bussi twice tied Cam Ward’s franchise record for longest winning streak and then came within one of the club mark for longest point streak – all part of a campaign in which he became the fastest goaltender in NHL history to 30 career wins (37 GP).

* Those historic performances helped the Western Michigan University alum secure a three-year contract and – after four seasons in the AHL with the Providence Bruins (plus a stint in the ECHL) – now an unheralded trip to the Stanley Cup Final. Bussi’s contract was accompanied by a $10,000 donation to the Autism Society of North Carolina, a cause he also supports through the art on his mask in tribute to his brother, Dylan, who has autism. The right-handed catching undrafted goaltender – whose first-ever shot against in the Stanley Cup Playoffs came off the stick of a player who moments earlier had a historic hat trick and four-point period (followed soon after by a penalty shot stop) – has stopped 36 of 40 shots against since entering in Game 3 and now has the most total wins by a goaltender (32) in his first NHL season since Steve Mason with the 2008-09 Blue Jackets (33).

* Marner (10-19—29 in 20 GP), the player who fired the first playoff puck at Bussi, has already set a single-postseason franchise record (points) and sits one assist from matching another. Only seven active players have hit 30 points in a playoff year, including multiple in each of the past two years. The NHL can feature at least one 30-point performer in the Stanley Cup Playoffs in three consecutive postseasons for the fourth time (8 years from 1987 to 1994; 3 years from 2020 to 2022 and 1983 to 1985).

* The first-year Golden Knights star can become the sixth different player since 1995 to register 10 or more goals and 20-plus assists in the same postseason. He would join Draisaitl (2025 & 2024), McDavid (2022), Evgeny Kuznetsov (2018), Logan Couture (2016) and Evgeni Malkin (2009).

* Another franchise record setter this year is Howden (14-4—18 in 20 GP), who returns to Carolina where he found the back of the net in each of the first two games of the series, bringing his road goal total to 10 this postseason – just three shy of the NHL record set last year. Howden beat Bussi for a tying goal in Game 4, pushing his Stanley Cup Final point streak to four games and moving within of becoming the fifth active player with 15 goals in a single postseason. He also can become the 12th player in NHL history to score in each of the first three road games of the Final – the only active players to do so achieved the feat last year (Sam Bennett and Brad Marchand, both 3 road GP). Of note, this excludes Brayden Point in 2020 when all games were contested in a neutral-site bubble.

* The man they call “Wild Bill” has been in the thick of the action throughout the Final despite playing only 24 games in 2025-26 leading up to it, sharing the series lead in plus-minus (+6) while averaging a point-per-game dating to the last round (3-3—6 in 6 GP). Karlsson missed nearly six months before returning to the Vegas lineup for Game 1 of the Second Round against the Ducks – the club that drafted him in the second round of the 2011 NHL Draft (53rd overall). After only 18 games with the Ducks, Karlsson was dealt to the Blue Jackets in 2014-15 where he spent the next two seasons before being selected by Vegas in the expansion draft and serving as a driving force in their run to the 2018 Final.

* With only 20 NHL goals to his name at the time (including playoffs), Karlsson broke out with an historic 2017-18 campaign in which he led the team with career highs in goals (43) and points (78) – both among the 10 highest totals by a player in any club’s inaugural season – including a breathtaking tally on the night Vegas clinched the Pacific Division title and retired the No. 58 to honor the victims of the mass shooting that preceded their first game. He won the 2017-18 Lady Byng Trophy to become the first player since Wayne Gretzky to secure an end-of-season award for a club in its inaugural season and, five years later was one of six original “Misfits” to lift the Stanley Cup. Injury trouble set in at the 2024 Winter Classic and later ended a run that saw him play in each of Vegas’ first 558 games (regular season and playoffs, alongside Jonathan Marchessault as the only ones to do so) but over the past two postseasons has 15 points in 25 playoff contests while ranking third among all NHL players in plus-minus (+16).

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#PeachysPickswiththeAmericanFlag #July42026 America Turns 250 and @MansionNYC Has An Even Bigger FLAG! WE LOVE IT!!!!! The Mansion Restaurant Since 1945 by Owner Phil Philips #1634YorkAvenue at East 86th Street #UpperEastSide

 

You might have heard we love great restaurants.

What we like even better is when we see they are also Patriotic because we love this country!

Not only is The Mansion Restaurant the newest feature in Peachy's Picks with the American Flag, but also when Peachy told Phil Philips about it he told her he was coming out with an even BIGGER USA FLAG.  She could not contain her excitement.  See it here on video!

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#NHLPeachy @NHL Bill Tobias Named U.S. Winner Of Willie O’Ree Community Hero Award Presented By Discover

The National Hockey League (NHL) today announced Bill Tobias as the U.S. winner of the Willie O’Ree Community Hero Award™ presented by Discover. The Award is given to an individual who – through the sport of hockey – has positively impacted their community, culture or society. The winner was revealed on ESPN’s “The Point.”

Tobias is the Head Coach and General Manager of the Central Park North Stars, an ice hockey program for children and adults with intellectual, developmental and physical disabilities. Since 2014, the program has given people of all ages and skill levels an opportunity to play hockey in a safe and supportive environment, emphasizing fun through teamwork, social interaction and improving quality of life. The team is part of the American Special Hockey Association (ASHA) which has more than 135 affiliated organizations serving more than 12,000 members. Tobias’ program is a trusted, welcoming space where players and families return year after year. Click here to watch a feature on Tobias.

Other U.S. finalists for this year’s award were Steven Thompson, Co‑Founder and President of the Seattle Pride Hockey Association (SPHA), and Kendal Troutman, Founder and Executive Director of 24 Degrees of Color, an organization that uses hockey to advance inclusion, equity and empowerment.

“Bill Tobias embodies everything this award represents – using hockey to bring people together and open doors for more people to play,” said Willie O’Ree. “I’m proud to recognize his dedication to creating a welcoming and supportive environment, both on and off the ice, and the meaningful impact he continues to make in his community. Congratulations to Bill and this year’s finalists.”

Tobias will be awarded a $30,000 prize, to be granted as a donation to a charity of his choice. Thompson and Troutman will each receive $10,000, also provided in the form of charitable contributions.

Named in honor of Willie O’Ree, the Willie O’Ree Community Hero Award celebrates the legacy of the former NHL forward who made history on Jan. 18, 1958, as the League’s first Black player. Across a 21-year professional career, O’Ree inspired generations through his perseverance, leadership and unwavering commitment to inclusion. O’Ree’s impact on hockey has also earned him numerous awards and accolades. He is the first hockey player in history to receive a Congressional Gold Medal; his achievements earned him an induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame and he is a Member of the Order of Canada – an honor given to those who “make extraordinary contributions to the nation.”

For more about the Willie O’Ree Community Hero Award, including past winners, click here.

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#NHLPeachy @NHL Avalanche’s Landeskog Wins Mark Messier NHL Leadership Award

Colorado Avalanche left wing Gabriel Landeskog is the 2025-26 recipient of the Mark Messier NHL Leadership Award, presented “to the player who exemplifies great leadership qualities to his team, on and off the ice, during the regular season and who plays a leading role in his community growing the game of hockey.”

Messier solicits suggestions from team and League personnel to compile a list of potential candidates for the award. However, the selection of the winner is Messier’s alone.

Landeskog registered 14-21—35 across 60 games in his first full season since 2021-22 to help the Avalanche (55-16-11) set a franchise record with 121 points en route to capturing their fourth Presidents’ Trophy as well as their 15th division title (and fourth in the past six campaigns).

A finalist for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy for the second straight year, Landeskog became the first player to return to the NHL after undergoing knee cartilage replacement surgery (an operation completed in May 2023) when he rejoined Colorado for the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Landeskog also suffered a pair of injuries this season that forced him to miss a combined 22 games, with the Avalanche going 10-9-3 (.523 P%) in his absence compared to 45-7-8 (.817 P%) with him in the lineup.

The No. 2 overall pick in the 2011 NHL Draft, Landeskog became the fourth player in franchise history to win the Calder Memorial Trophy during the ensuing 2011-12 season before Colorado named him captain on Sept. 4, 2012 – making Landeskog one of the youngest captains in League history at just 19 years, 286 days.

Since taking that leadership role, Landeskog has spearheaded Colorado’s transformation into one of the NHL’s most competitive franchises – highlighted by an active nine-year playoff streak, tied for the longest current run in the League (w/ TBL).

The organization also ranks among the NHL leaders in division titles (t-2nd; 5), playoff wins (5th; 63), regular season wins (6th; 591), regular season points (6th; 1,288), playoff appearances (t-6th; 10), playoff games (8th; 108) and playoff series wins (t-10th; 10) since 2012-13. Landeskog battled through knee issues (that ultimately forced him to miss nearly three years) during the Avalanche’s 2022 postseason run while guiding Colorado to its third championship and first since 2001, making the Stockholm native the second Swedish-born player to captain a team to the Stanley Cup (following Nicklas Lidstrom, 2008 DET).

Off the ice, Landeskog has been an active member in the Denver community and beyond. He has been an advocate for growing youth participation in hockey, donating game tickets and street hockey equipment while supporting local organizations. Landeskog also has focused on various anti-bullying efforts, including Friends Colorado and You Can Play.

Click here for more information about the Mark Messier NHL Leadership Award, including a list of past winners.

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#NHLPeachy @NHL Alberts Smits Named Recipient Of 2026 E.J. McGuire Award of Excellence

Alberts Smits, the second-ranked international skater for the 2026 Upper Deck NHL Draft™, is the 2025-26 recipient of the E.J. McGuire Award of Excellence, the National Hockey League announced today.

First awarded in 2015, the E.J. McGuire Award of Excellence is presented annually by the League to a candidate who best exemplifies commitment to excellence through strength of character, competitiveness, and athleticism.

Smits is the top-ranked international defenseman who played in European men’s leagues in Finland with Jukurit (6-7—13 in 38 GP) this past season and then on a loan in Germany with Munchen (2-4—6 in 11 playoff games). After representing his country at the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026, Smits can become the 11th player – and third active – to be drafted in the first round after playing in the Olympics that same year. The Valmiera, Latvia native can also become the highest-selected Latvian player in NHL history, a distinction currently held by Tampa Bay Lightning forward Zemgus Girgensons (14th overall in 2012 by BUF).

“Alberts Smits emerged as one of the standout young defensemen in the 2026 Draft class. Playing in Finland’s Liiga then transferring to Germany’s DEL to finish the season with Munchen, he was an impactful player utilizing his skills and assets with a poised demeanor that made him look like a seasoned pro rather than a teenager,” said Dan Marr, Director of NHL Central Scouting. “His mature game and controlled play under pressure were on further display playing with Latvia’s 2026 World Junior team and he then earned a spot on Latvia’s Olympic roster and most recently competed with Latvia’s Men’s National team at the 2026 IIHF World Championships. Alberts has NHL talent and the compete and character that he showed each game have earned him the 2026 E.J. McGuire Award of Excellence.”

Smits was presented with an engraved NHL crystal during the first intermission of Game 4 of the 2026 Stanley Cup Final at T-Mobile Arena.

For more information: E.J. McGuire Award of Excellence (including past winners)

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#BigAppleBusiness #FrancePeachy French-American Entrepreneurship Award 2026 Celebrates 3 French Startups Shaping the Future of Their Industries

Zenyt.ai, Dumbo Health, and Glanceable recognized for innovation, US market potential, and French-American entrepreneurial ambition

The French-American Entrepreneurship Award (FAEA) announced the winners of its 17th edition during a ceremony held on June 2, 2026, at the Consulate General of France in New York, under the patronage of Cédrik Fouriscot, Consul General of France in New York.

Created in 2008, the FAEA supports French entrepreneurs building or expanding their businesses in the US. This year’s winners were selected for the strength of their innovation, the clarity of their US market opportunity, and their potential to scale across industries being reshaped by technology, AI, healthcare innovation, and new customer expectations.

The 2026 FAEA winners are:

Zenyt.ai - First Prize & Audience Award

Zenyt.ai helps e-commerce brands optimize operations and revenue through AI-powered quality assurance automation and decision-making tools. “Winning the FAEA is a powerful validation of our mission and of the opportunity we see in the US. We believe AI agents can become a new operating layer for digital commerce, helping brands move faster, reduce friction, and deliver better customer experiences at scale,” said Arthur Pentecoste, CEO & Co-Founder.

Dumbo Health - Second Prize

Dumbo Health is transforming sleep apnea care through a digital platform that simplifies diagnosis, treatment, and long-term patient management. “Sleep apnea affects millions of people, yet too many patients still face a fragmented and intimidating care journey. Dumbo Health was built to make care simpler, more accessible, and more human, and the FAEA is especially meaningful as we build in the US,” said Nico Nemeth, Co-Founder.

Glanceable - Third Prize

Glanceable helps companies turn customer feedback into prioritized, actionable insights through an AI-native Voice of Customer platform. "Companies are surrounded by customer feedback, but the signals that matter stay buried across surveys, reviews, tickets, and conversations. The FAEA is an important milestone as we expand in the US and help companies put the voice of the customer at the center of their decisions," said Charles Dognin, Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer.

The Audience Award, voted on by attendees and livestream viewers during the ceremony, was also presented to Zenyt.ai, recognizing the strong enthusiasm generated by its innovative approach to AI-powered e-commerce optimization.

“The 2026 winners reflect exactly what the FAEA was created to support: French entrepreneurs with bold ideas, global ambition, and a clear desire to build bridges between France and the United States,” said Guillaume Bouvard, FAEA Co-President. “From e-commerce and healthcare to customer intelligence, Zenyt.ai, Dumbo Health, and Glanceable are addressing large market opportunities with technology, focus, and entrepreneurial conviction,” added Sylvain Ardiet, FAEA Co-President.

The FAEA has become a key platform for French founders looking to establish or accelerate their presence in the US. Each year, the event brings together entrepreneurs, investors, corporate leaders, institutional partners, and key players from the French-American business community.

The 2026 FAEA was made possible thanks to the generous support of its sponsors, whose commitment helps advance French-American entrepreneurship in the US.

Platinum Sponsor: Jade Fiducial

Gold Sponsors: Corporate Suites and French Founders

Silver Sponsors: CareExpat, Air France, Banque Transatlantique, Comexposium, Pitco Foods, Pressario, Saint James, Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP, and Transmark Partners

The FAEA also gratefully acknowledges the support of its institutional and ecosystem partners, including Business France, the Consulate General of France in New York, the French-American Chamber of Commerce NY, French Morning, La French Tech NY, L’Alliance New York, the North American Committee of French Foreign Trade Advisors (CCE), Lycée Français de New York, and She the Movement.

About the French-American Entrepreneurship Award

Created in 2008 by Club 600, the French-American Entrepreneurship Award was established to support French entrepreneurs building and scaling their businesses in the United States. Over the years, it has become a recognized platform providing promising startups with visibility, valuable connections, and access to the broader French-American business ecosystem.

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#BigAppleBusiness Bloomberg Media Partners with Cision to Bring Its Journalism into Communications Workflows

The partnership expands access to Bloomberg's full-text content directly within CisionOne.

Bloomberg Media today announced a new partnership with Cision, a global leader in consumer and media intelligence, to expand access to Bloomberg's premium full-text journalism directly within CisionOne, Cision's media intelligence platform.

"For communications teams, trusted journalism is an important part of understanding the stories, issues and market shifts that matter to their organizations. This partnership gives customers easier access to Bloomberg Media's full-text business and financial reporting within their CisionOne workflow, helping them monitor coverage, understand context and make more informed decisions."

Through the integration, eligible Bloomberg.com Group Subscribers will be able to view, monitor, and engage with Bloomberg reporting alongside the platform tools they already use to track news, analyze coverage, and inform communications strategy. The partnership gives enterprise communications teams more seamless access to Bloomberg's premium financial and business reporting within existing workflows.

"Partnering with Cision brings Bloomberg's journalism directly into an environment where communications and business executives are shaping strategy and engaging with news," says Nick Pimm, Managing Director of Enterprise Sales at Bloomberg Media. "There's a strong alignment between our audiences, and this collaboration allows us to extend Bloomberg Media's reach while creating a seamless, integrated experience for our shared subscribers."

"For communications teams, trusted journalism is an important part of understanding the stories, issues, and market shifts that matter to their organizations. This partnership gives customers easier access to Bloomberg Media's full-text business and financial reporting within their CisionOne workflow, helping them monitor coverage, understand context, and make more informed decisions," said Stuart Clark, SVP of Content Strategy and Partnerships at Cision.

About Bloomberg Media

Bloomberg Media is the world's leading multi-platform media company for business and finance, which draws on the editorial resources of more than 3,000 journalists and analysts in more than 100 bureaus around the world. Bloomberg Media is the consumer-facing media organization of Bloomberg L.P.

About Cision

Cision is the global leader in consumer and media intelligence, engagement, and communication solutions. We equip PR and corporate communications, marketing, and social media professionals with the tools they need to excel in today's data driven world. Our deep expertise, exclusive data partnerships, and award-winning products, including CisionOne, Brandwatch, Trajaan, and PR Newswire, enable over 75,000 companies and organizations, including 84% of the Fortune 500, to see and be seen, understand and be understood by the audiences that matter most to them.

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