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The New York Women’s Foundation Radical Gala Generosity

15-05-2025Abbey MuneerComments are closed

The New York Women’s Foundation 2018 Radical Generosity Gala Celebrates the Me Too Movement.

Honorees include Alyssa Milano; Haley & Michaels; Mary T. Bassett, MD, MPH; and

The Co-Founders of Level Forward: Abigail E. Disney, Adrienne Becker,Rachel Gould, and Angie G. Wang.

The New York Women’s Foundation (The Foundation) celebrated the anniversary of the Me Too Movement on Monday, October 15 at its annual Radical Generosity Gala honoring actress and activist Alyssa Milano and Sony/ATV recording artists and songwriters Haley & Michaels. Tarana Burke, Founder and Leader of the ‘me too.’ Movement presented their awards.

Also recognized for their leadership and contributions to empowering women were Mary T. Bassett, MD, MPH, Director of the FXB Center for Health and Human Rights at Harvard University and the co-founders of media company Level Forward, Abigail E. Disney, Adrienne Becker, Rachel Gould, and Angie G. Wang.

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4th Annual Japan Day Parade NYC-2025

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BY: Adal Hussain, Chief Editor, 4th Annual Japanese Day Parade NYC , May 10th 2025.

Beginning on Central Park West at West 81st Street and traveling south to West 67th Street, the Japan Parade featured: the music and taiko groups Soh Daiko, COBU and Taiko Masala Dojo, the choir group HARLEM JAPANESE GOSPEL CHOIR, the traditional dance troupes.

The Japanese Folk Dance Institute of NY, and Yosakoi Dance Project – 10tecomai / KAZANAMI, martial arts groups International Karate Organization KYOKUSHINKAIKAN and kendo dojo New York Kenshinkai. Marchers from Anime NYC joined the parade in Japan-themed costumes.

There are Japanese language schools and organizations participating in the Parade, and they include: THE JAPANESE SCHOOL OF NEW YORK (The Greenwich Japanese School), Japanese Children’s Society, Inc., Keio Academy of New York, and The New Jersey Japanese School, and many more.

Chef Masaharu Morimoto served as the parade’s Grand Marshall, and Sandra Endo, news correspondent on KTVV Los Angeles, Fox 11 News and feature reporter for Good Day LA, served as Emcee of the parade.

Participating groups showed Japan’s various attractions, such as culture, tradition, sports, music, cosplay, etc. for everyone’s enjoyment.

Following the great success of the last three years, the 4th annual Japan Parade in New York City was held on Saturday, May 10, beginning at 1pm. Starting on Central Park West at West 81st Street and traveling south to West 67th Street, the purpose of the parade is to celebrate, express, and bring awareness to the friendship between NYC and Japan with a thank you from the Japanese community. Chef Masaharu Morimoto is this year’s Grand Marshall and Koji Soto is this year’s Japan Parade Community Leader.

Sandra Endo, news correspondent on KTVV Los Angeles, Fox 11 News, and a feature reporter for Good Day LA, will serve as Emcee of the parade.

The Japan Street Fair will feature tents offering fun and educational cultural activities including calligraphy, water balloon yo-yo fishing, origami, photo opportunities, and a giveaway. In collaboration with JAPAN Fes, one of the largest organizers of Japanese food festivals in the world that hosts over 20 Japanese food fair events a year in New York City, the Street Fair will also feature about 20 tents serving authentic Japanese food.

The latest information on Japan’s many tourist destinations will be made available at several other tents, and as with last year, there will also be a tent where visitors may donate to a charitable cause. The Japan Street Fair is your chance to experience a Japanese festival, or matsuri, unlike any other.

It was our 3^rd annual appearance at the Japanese day parade, thousands of people lined up on the streets on 81^st and Central park West, and thousands more at The Japan Street Fair trying many different Japanese foods, desserts and beverages.

Honored guests included: Iron Chef Restauranteur and Author Masaharu Morimoto, who was also the Grand Marshall of the 2025 Parade. Koji Sato, president of the Japanese American Association of New York & 2025 Japan Parade Community leader. Mikio MORI Ambassador, Consul-General of Consulate General of Japan, New York, were the force behind putting on a parade on this magnitude.

Other political guests in attendance included: Mayor Eric Adams, New York State Comptroller, Thomas P. DiNapoli, Council member Gale Brewer, representatives from NY Governor’s office, Assembly members and many more in attendance. Emcee for the 4^th year in a row was classy Sandra Endo, news correspondent on KTVV Los Angeles, Fox 11 News, and a feature reporter for Good Day LA and Mayor of Toyama Hirohisa Fuji , who traveled from japan to be part of the parade.

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Organic Spa’s, 2025 Media Event, Experience Wellness and Travel NYC-2025

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The event welcomed hundreds of industry experts, media and influencers to Andaz hotel located on 5th Avenue in New York City that take part in one of the most sought-after gatherings of the year.

Highlights included a line-up top speakers and panel discussions, immersive beauty and spa activations, and relaxing and experiential wellness moments including sound bowl healing, meditation and yoga.

The growth and intersection of today’s health, wellness, beauty and travel sectors will be celebrated during the day-long event.

This year’s event featured Organic Spa Media’s “Wellness Around the Globe” symposium, which took place throughout the day.

keynote speakers included Amanda Kloots, fitness entrepreneur, bestselling author and television personality. Also speaking was award-winning travel journalist and world explorer Peter Greenberg, and so many more.

The interactive, educational agenda of speakers, panel discussions and robust conversation about wellness travel, spa trends, healthy living solutions and organic beauty products was streamed live to Organic Spa’s highly engaged virtual audience as well. All media attendees enjoyed an organic gourmet lunch specially curated for this event by chefs from Andaz hotel.

Hot topics for the 2025 panels included Facelift in your Fridge Demonstration, sponsored by Dr. Nicholas Perricone, Perricone Hydrogen Water and The Beauty Molecule book, “Wellness & Transformational Travel”; “Clean Soil, Clean Ingredients, Clean Beauty,” “Hormone Health & Beauty,” “Touchless Wellness Trends,” “Slow Travel,” “The Pleasure Principle”.

I also enjoyed meeting and listening to Mary Beth O’Connor, Area VP of Luxury Partnerships- Leisure, Reimagine, on a Panel titled, Trends in Wellness and Transformative Travel.

Since its inception in 2011, Organic Spa’s signature event has grown from 100 to more than 400 attendees both virtually and in person.

As part of the media’s ongoing commitment to philanthropy, a percentage of the proceeds from this year’s event will also be donated to one of the leading world water foundation charities.

“We are thrilled to host our annual media event in New York City, where we celebrate the best in wellness, beauty, and sustainable living,” said Bev Maloney-Fischback, CEO and founder of Organic Spa Media. “This gathering is an incredible opportunity to connect, discover, and be inspired by brands that are shaping the future of well-being.”

About Organic Spa Magazine: Since 2007, Organic Spa Magazine has been the leading authority in the wellness travel, clean beauty and sustainable lifestyle space.

Moving towards the slow media movement, the magazine went from long time bi-monthly format to a new semi-annual book zine format, themed The Art of Wellbeing offering readers a more sophisticated in-depth editorial experience.

Organic Spa Magazine’s The Art of Wellbeing Book zine unpacks the current conversation around wellness and wellbeing providing content that readers can trust, cutting through the growing noise in the wellness space.

From clean beauty products to leading transformative wellness destinations, Organic Spa Magazine offers the best of the best for savvy global wellness consumers and advocates of wellbeing.

It was a very well attended event, people in attendance from all over the world in attendance, I met a crew of Japanese wellness editors in attendance for the first time attending Organic Spa Magazine’s New York Mega event.

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Interview with Boxing Great Sugar Shane Mosley 3 Time World Champion-2025

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Retired American professional boxer from Pomona, California. Mosley has held world titles in three weight divisions. He held the IBF Lightweight Championship, WBC & WBA (Super) Welterweight Championships and WBC, WBA (Super) & The Ring Light Middleweight Championships.

“Sugar” Shane Mosley is a renowned American former professional boxer, known for his explosive style and impressive record. He held world titles in three different weight divisions, including the IBF Lightweight title, WBC Welterweight title, and WBA (Super) and WBC Light Middleweight titles. Mosley’s career spanned from 1993 to 2016, during which he earned numerous accolades and fought some of the sport’s top contenders.

Born Shane Donte Mosley on September 7, 1971, in Lynwood, California. He grew up in Pomona, California, and started boxing as an amateur.Amassed over 200 wins as an amateur, including multiple U.S. Amateur championships. Fought against future Hall of Famer Oscar De La Hoya as an amateur, winning on points. He trained with his father, Jack Mosley, who was also a boxer

Turned professional in 1993 and quickly established himself as a dominant force. Defeated Philip Holiday in 1997 to win the IBF Lightweight title and defended it eight times, all by KO. Defeated Oscar De La Hoya in 2000 to win the WBC Welterweight title. Defeated De La Hoya again in 2002 to win the WBC and WBA (Super) Light Middleweight titles.

Known for his explosive power and ability to land devastating punches. Nicknamed “Sugar” early in his career, which he wore with pride. Was voted the best fighter in the world by The Ring magazine in 2000 and 2001.

A three-time world champion, holding titles in three different weight divisions. His legacy is marked by impressive KO percentages and dominant performances. He is widely regarded as one of the most exciting and entertaining boxers of his generation. Inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2023.

We had the pleasure of meeting and interviewing, boxing great Sugar Shane Mosley 3-time world Champion at the Ring Magazines Times Square Historic card, which took place on May 2nd 2025.

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Interview with Vergil Ortiz Jr, 2 Time World Boxing Champion-2025

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The undefeated knockout monster and current WBC Interim Super Welterweight World Champion, Vergil Ortiz Jr., (23-0, 21 KOs), is one of the most dangerous fighters of this generation. His love for boxing began at five years old when he was introduced to the sport by his father. As a decorated amateur, he is a seven-time national champion and winner of the 2013 Junior Olympics with an impressive record of 140-20.

He went on to sign with Golden Boy in 2016 and made his professional debut on July 30 at the Fantasy Springs Resort Casino with a first-round knockout of Julio Rodas. Since then, he has built an enviable fighter resume that reflects over 90-percent knockouts, and has made some of the world’s toughest contenders fold to his tremendous power including Antonio “Relentless” Orozco, Brad “King” Solomon, Maurice “Mighty Mo” Hooker and Michael McKinson, to name a few.

In August 2024, Ortiz Jr. secured the WBC Interim super welterweight title in a bout that is lauded as a candidate for Fight of the Year, where he went toe-to-toe with the also formerly undefeated Serhii Bohachuk. He was most recently seen defending his title in dominant fashion against the elite and former WBA super welterweight champion, Israil Madrimov, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Feb. 22, 2025.

With this masterclass victory over Madrimov, Ortiz Jr. further proves why the boxing world considers him an ‘old-school’ type of fighter.

We had the pleasure of meeting and interviewing, Vergil Ortiz jr, 2 Time World Boxing Champion at the Ring Magazines Times Square Historic card, which took place on May 2nd 2025.

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Exclusive Interview with Jesse “Bam Bam” Rodriguez 2 Time World Boxing Champion-2025

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Jesse “Bam Bam” Rodriguez is a 24-year-old American professional boxer, currently holding the WBC junior bantamweight title. He is a two-division champion, having also previously held the WBC super-flyweight title and unified WBO and IBF flyweight titles.

Rodriguez, trained by Robert Garcia, is known for his southpaw stance and impressive knockout power.Rodriguez began his boxing journey in the amateur ranks, winning national titles and a silver medal at the Junior World Championships.

He turned professional in 2017 and quickly gained recognition for his knockout power, amassing a record of 14 wins and 0 losses by the end of 2021. He won the WBC super-flyweight title in 2022, becoming the youngest titleholder in boxing at the time.

Rodriguez has held both the WBC super-flyweight and the unified WBO and IBF flyweight titles, making him a two-division champion. He has faced and defeated notable opponents like Carlos Cuadras, Srisaket Sor Rungvisai, and Juan Francisco Estrada.

His recent victory over Estrada in June 2024 earned him the WBC junior bantamweight title. Rodriguez is currently ranked as one of the world’s best light-flyweight and junior-bantamweight boxers by The Ring magazine. He is trained by Robert Garcia, a renowned boxing coach.

We had the pleasure of meeting and interviewing Jesse “Bam Bam” Rodriguez, at the Ring Magazines Times Square Historic card, which took place on May 2^nd 2025.

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Home Instead Honor at Harry’s Table by Cipriani-2025

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Home Instead® and Joy Bauer Celebrate the Power of Cooking for Longevity. Collaboration kicks off with a NYC event focused on how caregivers help older adults age well at home by assisting with meal prep and nutrition.

Home Instead, Inc., an Honor company, the world’s leading provider of in-home care for older adults, has teamed up with renowned nutrition expert and TV personality, Joy Bauer, to spotlight the powerful connection between nutritious food, longevity, and meaningful aging in helping older adults age at home.

As a trusted voice in wellness and a #1 New York Times bestselling author, Bauer has built a career around helping people feel their best through food. Her collaboration with Home Instead centers on a shared belief: healthy aging begins at the table with caregivers helping to lead the way.

“Cooking with–and for–my parents is the ultimate feel-good! It’s quality time together, and it enables me to fuel their health and vitality,” said Joy Bauer. “I’m excited to team up with Home Instead to demonstrate how nutritious meals can help older adults thrive, using simple and delicious recipes that provide joy at every age.”

To mark the start of this meaningful collaboration, Bauer joined Home Instead in New York City for an intimate media event focused on Cooking for Longevity: sharing recipes, meal prep tips from Home Instead Care Pros, and stories that highlight how food can fuel wellness and connection at every age.

With adults over 65 now outnumbering children for the first time in history, the demand for aging support is skyrocketing, while the supply of caregivers struggles to keep up. This collaboration addresses that growing care gap, showing how Home Instead Care Pros can step in to provide vital help with nutrition, meal prep, and daily routines that support healthier aging at home.

“As we face a growing care gap, solutions like nutrition and meal support aren’t just nice to have, they’re essential,” said Seth Sternberg, Co-Founder and CEO of Honor, the parent company of Home Instead. “Our work with Joy Bauer highlights how services, like those Home In stead’s Care Pros offer, can help bridge that gap and empower older adults to stay healthier and more independent at home.”

As more people choose to age at home, the support of a Home Instead Care Pro can make this easier. From personal care and medication reminders, to companionship, transportation, and nutritious meal preparation, Care Pros help older adults maintain independence, preserve dignity, and continue living life on their own terms.

Close to 100 people were in attendance at Harry’s Table by Cipriani, 235 Freedom Pl S, New York, a Demo and dinner was prepared by Joy Bauer, which each of the guests enjoyed.

Speeches made by Seth Sternberg, CEO & Co-Founder, Lakelyn Eichenberger, PhD, Gerontologist and Caregiving Advocate and Care Professionals with Home Instead.

It was a very important event, how seniors and our aging population can stay home and get the care they need and eat nutrition food and to live a better and healthy lifestyle.

About Honor Technology: Founded in 2014, Honor was the first company to bring technology solutions, operational support, and a large pool of caregivers to home care agencies across the United States. Today, Honor Technology is reshaping the future of aging care by leading the way for healthtech innovation, combined with a human touch. Visit honorcare.com to learn more.

About Home Instead: For more than three decades, the Home Instead® network has been the world’s leading provider of in-home care for older adults. Each Home Instead franchise offers an individualized approach to help keep aging adults comfortable and cared for at home. Globally, the Home Instead network supports the work of over 100,000 Care Professionals and provides more than 60M hours of care, annually. Visit homeinstead.com to learn more.

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125th New York International Auto Show-2025

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The New York International Auto Show is celebrating its 125th anniversary with a spectacular showcase of vintage, classic, and iconic vehicles that tell the story of America’s love affair with the automobile at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in Manhattan (April 18-27). For 125 years, the New York Auto Show has been more than just an exhibition—it has been a driving force behind automotive innovation and culture.

As the first auto show in North America, it set the stage for the industry’s evolution, introducing groundbreaking technologies from the first mass-produced cars to the earliest electric vehicles over a century ago.
In 1900, New York City was abuzz with innovation and possibility. The dawn of the 20th century saw the rise of a brand-new invention-the automobile. While horse-drawn carriages still filled the streets, a handful of visionaries saw the future, and they wanted to show it to the world.

Enter The First Annual Automobile Show, held at the original Madison Square Garden; it became the epicenter of a revolution as the first-ever New York Auto Show roared to life. With over 160 gleaming vehicles on display, the event captivated nearly 50,000 visitors.

The Show was a spectacle of innovation, showcasing everything from steam-powered delivery wagons to electric cars with “Electrant” charging stations offering a 25-mile recharge for just a quarter. It even featured a dramatic 53-foot-high hill climb to prove which vehicles could conquer the toughest terrain and a 20-foot-wide wooden track where daring drivers demonstrated the power and reliability of their new machines.

The event wasn’t just about marveling at machines— it sparked a fierce debate about the future of transportation. Would gasoline, steam, or electric power reign supreme?

Since then, the New York Auto Show has stood as a beacon of automotive innovation and progress. As we commemorate our 125th anniversary in 2025, this special exhibition invites you on a journey through time, showcasing the evolution of the automobile and the pivotal role our show has played in shaping the industry.

About the New York International Automobile Show: Since 1900, New York has been the staging location of North America’s oldest and largest-attended auto show. For 125 years, the New York International Auto Show continues to be the best place to experience and learn about new products the auto industry offers. Each year, the show provides millions of car buyers with the largest display of cars and trucks in one location in a unique experience. No other venue offers such a comprehensive and engaging forum, where new technology and designs can be viewed, explored, and enjoyed.

It was a well-attended show, Car companies from all over the world, showcasing and debuting cars at the NY Auto show 2025 and also see World Car Award winners.

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International Beauty Show & IECSC New York-2025

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Questex’s International Beauty Show (IBS New York) and the International Esthetics, Cosmetics, and Spa Conference (IECSC New York) returned to the Javits Convention Center March 23-25, 2025, debuting an unprecedented lineup of new exhibitors, immersive experiences and exclusive professionals-only pricing on must-have beauty and spa products and services.

“We are excited to showcase over 430 trailblazing brands with a record-breaking 166 new exhibitors,” said Elizabeth Fantetti Trevorrow, Event & Partnership Director, Questex’s Wellness Group. “The co-located shows offer unique opportunities for innovative brands to promote and launch new products and services to tens of thousands of hair stylists, colorists, barbers, nail technicians, makeup artists, lash specialists, estheticians, spa and salon owners & managers, and wellness professionals.”

Featured Brands: IBS New York 2025 exhibit floor will feature hundreds of high-profile brands, including: L3vel3 (New!), Salonory (New!), CHI by Farouk, DNA Hairtools and Extensions, HALOCOUTURE Extensions, Hairtalk Extensions, Lashbox LA, Parlux, Pibbs Industries, Pureo Natural Products, Turbo Power and many more!

IECSC New York 2025 exhibiting brands include: COSGRAM USA (New!), SmrtSkn (New!), Christine Valmy, Procell Therapies, Circadia, Dermalogica, Celluma, Esse, DMK, FaceReality, Healthyline, HydraFacial, Perfect Corp, Eminence Organic Skin Care, FarmhouseFresh, Geneo, MerryLaz, Silhouet-Tone USA and more!

New Can’t Miss Experiences at the 2025 New York Shows. The Glam & Go Showcase Stage Beauty’s biggest names will take the spotlight as they demonstrate their latest innovations and the hottest trends on The Glam & Go Showcase Stage.

Live Fashion Hair Demonstrations: Led by industry legend, Byrd Mena, Live Fashion Hair will be at IBS NY for the first time ever and will showcase jaw-dropping education by elite, international artists and influencers.

The Business District: The Business District is a new prime show floor destination for salon and spa professionals seeking solutions to enhance their business operations.

The Fades & Blades Barber Battle: powered by L3vel3 and sponsored by Rolda, Cocco and Andis, will be held on Sunday, March 23rd and will pit twenty-four barbers in a friendly competition The Show also offers hours of tailored content exclusively for the barber community

Powerhouse Pavilion: Completely redesigned for 2025 as a dynamic classroom featuring panel discussions led by industry educator, barber and activist Rodrick Samuels.

Say Yes to You Lounge: Step into our instagrammable inspiration zone, customize your badge with fun flair ribbons, and refresh your professional image with a free headshot session.

We had the pleasure of meeting a good few vendors at IBS NY and IECSC NY we like to share their product information below.

IBS NY + IECSC NY Press Room: which was sponsored in 2025 by Farouk Systems Inc., the visionary behind the iconic CHI® and BioSilk® haircare brands. CHI®, a global leader in haircare and styling tools, will unveil the latest expansion of the brand’s award-winning LAVA hair tool line and much more!

About IBS New York: Produced by Questex and presented by American Salon, IBS New York is the longest running professional beauty event in the country. IBS New York is for professionals only and reaches a wide cross‐section of participants including salon owners and managers, hair stylists, hair colorists, makeup artists, nail technicians, beauty and hair product manufacturers and distributors. Connecting serious beauty professionals with the best in the industry, the show brings hundreds of top beauty brands together under one roof for free educational classes by industry legends, workshops, and exclusive show-floor discounts.

About IECSC: Produced by Questex, the International Esthetics, Cosmetics and Spa Conferences (IECSC) are for professionals only and reach a wide cross‐section of participants from spa and wellness product manufacturers and distributors to spa owners, directors and managers, estheticians, massage therapists, cosmetologists, medical estheticians, and dermatologists. With dynamic trade show floors, in-depth conference programs, and presented by American Spa, the IECSC events provide the perfect meeting ground for the world’s most elite and qualified spa professionals looking to meet the top skin, cosmetic and wellness companies.

About QUESTEX: Questex helps people live better and longer. Questex brings people together in the markets that help people live better: hospitality and wellness; the industries that help people live longer: life science and healthcare; and the technologies that enable and fuel these new experiences. We live in the experience economy – connecting our ecosystem through live events, surrounded by data insights and digital communities. We deliver experience and real results.

It was very well attended event, companies in attendance from all over the World, showcasing and debuting their new Products at IBS NY + IECSC NY shows, see more Vendor interviews in our World Liberty TV, Wellness, Beauty and Health Channels by Clicking here.

St Patrick’s Day Parade NYC-2025

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BY: Adal Hussain , Chief Editor for World Liberty TV, 44th St & 5th Ave NYC 03/17/25

St. Patrick’s Day, the annual celebration of all things Irish, was marked across the United States on Monday with boisterous parades and festivities.

School marching bands and traditional Irish pipe and drum ensembles ambled down Manhattan’s Fifth Avenue with uniformed delegations from the police and fire departments in New York City, which hosts one of the nation’s largest and oldest parades.

Mayor Eric Adams donned a green cap and scarf and waved an Irish flag while Catholic Archbishop Timothy Dolan greeted marchers wearing a green, white and orange sash — the national colors of the Emerald Isle.

As a light morning rain fell, the rolling celebration made its way north past designer shops and St. Patrick’s Cathedral, a stunning Neo Gothic landmark that’s the seat of the Catholic Archdiocese of New York.

“It’s fantastic to be here,” said Ryan Hanlon, vice chairman of the parade’s board of directors. “We’re getting a little bit of rain at the moment, but as we Irish call it, it’s just liquid sunshine.”

Organizers said some 150,000 marchers are expected to participate. The festivities, which are now in its 264th year, date to 1762 — 14 years before the U.S. Declaration of Independence.

2025 Grand Marshal Michael A. Benn: Michael A. Benn is a proud son of Limerick, and the longtime chairman of the Queens County St. Patrick’s Parade Committee in the Rockaway.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, New York City Mayor Eric Adams, Letitia James, New York State Attorney General and NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch were among the first wave of marchers, followed by the FDNY and Commissioner Robert Tucker later in the morning. They were joined by law enforcement, faith leaders and marching bands from across the area.

It started at 44th Street, passes by St. Patrick’s Cathedral between 50th and 51st streets, and then reaches the finish at 79th Street on the East Side of Central Park.

Organizers said spectators could line up anywhere along the route, and early birds could expect the best views.

The New York City Saint Patrick’s Day Parade™ is the oldest and largest St. Patrick’s Day Parade in the world. The first parade was held on March 17, 1762 — fourteen years before the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

The parade is held annually on March 17th at precisely 11:00 AM in honor of St. Patrick, the Patron Saint of Ireland and of the Archdiocese of New York.

The parade route goes up Fifth Avenue beginning at East 44th Street and ending at East 79th Street. Approximately 150,000 people march in the parade which draws about 2 million spectators.

From its earliest days, right up to the present, the New York City Saint Patrick’s Day Parade™ has been run entirely by volunteers, many of whom come from generations of families dedicated to the organization of the parade.

It takes months of preparation and countless hours to run the world’s oldest and largest parade. We could not do it without the commitment of these great women and men.

The NYC Saint Patrick’s Day Parade™ is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

*When March 17 falls on a Sunday, the Parade is held on March 16 for religious observances .Written By Hilary Beirne.

The Parade was very well attended it was World Liberty TV’s teams 17^th year covering The St Patrick’s Day Parade ,See more in our World Liberty TV, Political Channels by clicking here.

NY Toy Fair Show & Reviews-2025

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Toy Fair 2025 opened its doors this morning, unveiling the future of play in the heart of New York City. Tens of thousands of global play professionals walk through the doors of the Javits Center over the next four days to preview the hottest new toys, games, and youth entertainment products – many of which will only launch later this year in time for the holiday season.

Produced by The Toy Association™, the industry- and media-only trade show offered unparalleled access to the lucrative $42 billion U.S. toy marketplace and key markets around the globe.

Taking place Saturday, March 1 through Tuesday, March 4, the largest toy show in the Western Hemisphere featured the equivalent of nearly eight football fields filled with toys and games – as well as unique brand experiences, business insights, hands-on and experiential activities, and innovations in play.

Retail buyers from all 50 states and 75 countries and territories walked the expansive show floor in search of the latest dolls and plush, STEM toys, outdoor playthings, action figures, arts & crafts, specialty toys, retro, nostalgic and innovative games, toy vehicles, collectibles, licensed toys, and everything in between.

In total, representatives from 96 countries were expected at Toy Fair 2025.

“Toy Fair New York is known throughout the global play community as the place to forge partnerships, strike deals, and witness the creative talents of the toy industry come to life,” said Greg Ahearn, president & CEO of The Toy Association.

Toy Fair highlights the industry’s dedication to creating products that deliver social, emotional, cognitive, and physical benefits of play to children.

Attendees can browse distinct product zones to find what they are looking for; members of the media are invited to visit the Press Center on the show floor (Level 3, booth 3145), where the Toy Fair PR team can help them find specific products and where they can charge devices, hang their coats, and find a quiet place to work.

The Toy Association’s team of trend experts presented its Toy Trends Briefing, featuring products from exhibitors’ booths to illustrate each of the hottest trends of the upcoming year.

Toy Fair: is the largest and most comprehensive play-focused experience unifying the toy industry’s entire ecosystem with key players to help with business development and sourcing the latest products from across all forms and stages of play.

Featuring thousands of new and unique toys, games, edutainment, entertainment-driven experiences, and more from around the world, Toy Fair offers attendees a competitive edge no other trade event can match.

About The Toy Association: Founded in 1916, The Toy Association™, Inc. is the business trade association representing all businesses involved in creating and delivering toys and youth entertainment products for kids of all ages.

The Toy Association leads the health and growth of the U.S. toy industry, which has an annual U.S. economic impact of $157.5 billion, and its roughly 900 members drive the annual $42 billion U.S. domestic toy market.

The Toy Association serves as the industry’s voice on the developmental benefits of play and promotes play’s positive impact on childhood development.

The organization has a long history of leadership in toy safety, having helped develop the first comprehensive toy safety standard more than 40 years ago, and remains committed to working with medical experts, governments, consumers, and the industry on ongoing programs to ensure safe and fun play.

As a global leader, The Toy Association produces the world-renowned Toy Fair™ in New York City; hosts marketplace activities in Los Angeles; engages in state, federal, and international advocacy on behalf of its members; supports the inventor and design community through People of Play™ and its numerous assets and events, including the consumer-facing Chicago Toy & Game Fair; sustains the Canadian Toy Association; acts as secretariat for the International Council of Toy Industries and International Toy Industry CEO Roundtable; and chairs the committee that reviews and revises America’s widely emulated ASTM F963 toy safety standard.

The Toy Association’s philanthropic arm is The Toy Foundation™, a 501 (c)(3) children’s charity that acts as the uniting force for the collective philanthropy of the toy industry. To date, The Toy Foundation has delivered the joy of play to 33 million children in need worldwide.

It was well attended show with thousands of people in attendance from all parts of the world in attendance, debuting new products never seen before and dynamic speakers speaking on panels.

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Ring Magazine presents its first-ever event in the U.S.A. titled “FATAL FURY’ in Times Square NY-2025

08-03-2025Abbey MuneerComments are closed

Ryan Garcia, Devin Haney and Teofimo Lopez kick-off a two-city Press Tour this Tuesday, March 4, in New York, ahead of a spectacular three-fight card in Times Square, New York on Friday May 2, as Ring Magazine presents its first-ever event in the United States titled “FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves”, brought to you by SNK Corporation in association with Oscar De La Hoya for Golden Boy Promotions and Eddie Hearn for Matchroom Boxing.

Garcia will clash with Rolly Romero, Haney battles Jose Ramirez and Lopez meets Arnold Barboza on the night, and all fighters will be present at the launch press conference at the Palladium Times Square on Tuesday. Media entry will be from 2pm with the press conference commencing live at 3pm ET.

A second press conference is set to take place in Los Angeles on Monday March 10, and details of this event will be released to the media soon.

New York’s iconic Times Square will be turned into a world-class boxing venue for one night only to provide the backdrop for Ring Magazine’s first American event, playing host to some of the biggest stars of the game, as Garcia returns to action on May 2 against the larger-than-life former World title challenger Romero. Former world ruler Haney will be looking to oust the former unified 140-pound king Ramirez, while Brooklyn’s Lopez always guarantees fireworks in the ring and his next assignment is a tough one in the shape of the unbeaten Barboza.

Times Square will stage a boxing tripleheader featuring the returns of Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney, along with a title defense for Teofimo Lopez, on May 2.

The card announced Friday by Turki Alalshikh, the head of Riyadh Season and the General Entertainment Authority of Saudi Arabia, brings Garcia and Haney back to New York for their first bouts since Garcia’s victory in their 2024 title bout at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. That was later changed to a no-contest after he tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs and was subsequently suspended for a year by the New York State Athletic Commission. Victories for both could set the stage for a rematch between the two.

Garcia (24-1, 20 KOs) will headline the Ring Magazine “Fatal Fury: City of The Wolves” card against Rolando “Rolly” Romero (16-2, 13 KOs), who was stopped by lightweight champion Gervonta Davis in 2022 in his last fight in New York.

Garcia said at the presser today in NYC: “[Me and Rolly] sparred about eight years ago, it was rough sparring, he continued to use that to boost his career, but I don’t have no bad blood with him. I’m here to do my job and set up the rematch [with Devin], I’ve got to be sharp because he’s going to bring it.

“I want to be great, I have also wanted to fight the best fighters, as far as my problems outside the ring, I’ve always had those struggles, I want to show everybody that you can come back from anything.

“I admit my wrongs, I want to show I’m a true professional, I don’t want anyone to take my actions of drinking and smoking before a fight and thinking that’s the professional thing to do.” Romero rebuffed Garcia’s suggestion that those sparring stories were used to ‘chase clout’.

He added: “I mean, if I was clout chasing, he’d have had clout, but he didn’t have any. It’s just sparring, we’re gonna see the real fight in the ring, it’ll be one of the biggest fights in US history that’s for sure.

“I said years ago me and him were going to fight at welterweight, I outgrew 140 and 135 long, long ago. I’m all muscle right now.”

Haney (31-0, 15 KOs) will move up to welterweight to take on Jose Ramirez (29-2, 18 KOs) in a matchup of former 140-pound champions.

Arnold Barboza Jr believes that, once again, he can walk into his opponent’s backyard and shock the world when he faces Teofimo Lopez in New York City this spring.

Barboza (32-0, 11 KOs) beat Jack Catterall by split decision to claim the WBO ‘Interim’ 140-pound championship in Manchester last month, and he’s going straight back into camp for another huge clash in a few weeks.

The Mexican-American will aim to take the WBO and Ring junior-welterweight titles from Lopez (21-1, 13 KOs), who is one of the standout stars in the sport and holds huge wins over Vasiliy Lomachenko and Josh Taylor.

Lopez hasn’t fought since a unanimous decision victory over Steve Claggett last summer, and it’ll be 11 months out of the ring by the time he steps between the ropes to fight Barboza.

Barboza, fresh off his victory over Catterall, is on a roll right now, having also beaten Jose Ramirez on a Riyadh Season card back in November.

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