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THE PALEY CENTER FOR MEDIA ANNOUNCES SCHEDULE FOR THE 41ST ANNUAL PALEYFEST LA

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Monday, January 29, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, Jan. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Paley Center for Media today announced the schedule for the 41st annual PaleyFest LA, which will take place from Friday, April 12 through Saturday, April 20, at the DOLBY THEATRE in Hollywood. The nation's premier television festival celebrating creative excellence, PaleyFest LA brings audiences together with television's brightest stars from the most acclaimed and buzzworthy TV shows, and features screenings of special preview and premiere content with never-before-seen TV footage.

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  • "The Curb cast and I are looking forward to seeing you all at PaleyFest!
  • For more updates on the complete list of programming for PaleyFest LA, please visit paleyfest.org , our Facebook page and follow @PaleyCenter on Twitter , Instagram , YouTube , LinkedIn .
  • Become a Member today and receive presale access to the best seats before they sell out and discounts to PaleyFest.
  • For more information on the many benefits of Paley Center Membership, please visit paleycenter.org/join-us

CALVIN HARRIS, CAMILA CABELLO, IVANKA TRUMP & JARED KUSHNER, ALIX EARLE, RICK ROSS, ANUEL AA, AND MORE ATTEND THE 2024 PEGASUS WORLD CUP PRESENTED BY BACCARAT

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Monday, January 29, 2024
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HALLANDALE BEACH, Fla., Jan. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- 1/ST's 2024 Pegasus World Cup presented by Baccarat, took place in front of a sold-out crowd of 10,000+ guests on Saturday, January 27, at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach, Florida. NBC/Peacock returned as the official broadcast partner of the 2024 Pegasus World Cup with live coverage of the event. The race day concluded with an unforgettable headline performance by Grammy award-winning producer, DJ and songwriter Calvin Harris who wowed the crowd with a set of his biggest hits.

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  • NBC/Peacock returned as the official broadcast partner of the 2024 Pegasus World Cup with live coverage of the event.
  • The winning owners, trainers and jockeys from the three championship races were presented with Pegasus World Cup Championship Rings, designed by local Miami jeweler BooDaddy Diamonds.
  • "The 2024 Pegasus World Cup presented by Baccarat was record-setting in every way!"
  • The 2024 Pegasus World Cup donated $25,000 to support these efforts and will donate 10% of all Pegasus merchandise sales to the charity.

The 23rd Annual SOBEWFF® Will Bring a Culinary Extravaganza of New Experiences, Celebrity Talent and Chart-Topping Beats to the Magic City

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
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We're not just curating events; we're crafting experiences based on what our audience craves,” states Lee Schrager, SOBEWFF® Founder and Director.

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  • We're not just curating events; we're crafting experiences based on what our audience craves,” states Lee Schrager, SOBEWFF® Founder and Director.
  • “The key is being receptive to feedback, seeking out rising talent, and using current events as a compass to help navigate the Festival year after year.
  • This dinner will be an unforgettable celebration of culinary talent, diversity, and the Festival’s continued mission – to EAT.
  • Tickets for the Festival are On Sale NOW, with events that suit all different tastes and budgets at sobewff.org .

National Bank of Coxsackie Donates to Mohawk Hudson Humane Society

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Monday, January 22, 2024
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The National Bank of Coxsackie (“NBC”) presented the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society with a donation in support of their mission to continue transforming the lives of animals and people through partnerships, protection, and hope.

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  • The National Bank of Coxsackie (“NBC”) presented the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society with a donation in support of their mission to continue transforming the lives of animals and people through partnerships, protection, and hope.
  • “We are proud to be able to offer support to Mohawk Hudson Humane Society,” John Balli, NBC Chief Executive Officer said.
  • “The efforts and support they provide not only to affected animals, but the people who care for them, is a truly touching story.”
    "We are overwhelmed by the generosity of National Bank of Coxsackie," said Mohawk Hudson Humane Society Vice President for Development Whitney Philippi.
  • Since 1852, The National Bank of Coxsackie has been the premier bank of choice for thousands of customers.

SAFE Project Takes a Stand Launching New Country Song "It Ain't 5 O'clock Somewhere" to Commemorate Dry January and Share a Message of Moderation

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Monday, January 22, 2024
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NEW YORK, Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Starting today and beyond Dry January, country music listeners will have a new song playing on radio stations promoting healthy, responsible drinking habits rather than the industry's often all too obsessed alcohol fixation. With 40% of popular country songs mentioning alcohol, which can encourage listeners to drink, SAFE Project set out to create a country music song encouraging people not to.

Key Points: 
  • With 40% of popular country songs mentioning alcohol, which can encourage listeners to drink, SAFE Project set out to create a country music song encouraging people not to.
  • The song challenges the glorification of drinking alcohol in country music, while the campaign urges responsible drinking all year long and prompts a critical look at the genre's prevailing culture.
  • There is no shame in asking for help or in talking about addiction," said Leslie Plaia, Executive Director, Substance Use and Behavioral Health at SAFE Project.
  • SAFE Project wants more people with addiction to take the No Shame Pledge and get help.

Macy's Annual Holiday Fundraising Campaign Raises & Directs $4.7 Million to Support Big Brothers Big Sisters and Mentorship Across the Country

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Monday, January 22, 2024
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TAMPA, Fla. and NEW YORK, Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS), the nation's preeminent one-to-one youth mentoring organization, is thrilled to announce fundraising results from Macy's 2023 holiday campaign and grant awards. Through the company's social purpose platform, Mission Every One, which is committed to creating brighter futures with bold representation for all, Macy's customers raised $4.3 million alongside $400k in grants provided by Macy's to help create life-changing mentoring experiences. The campaign marked the second year of a multi-year partnership between BBBS and Macy's.

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  • The campaign marked the second year of a multi-year partnership between BBBS and Macy's.
  • Throughout November and December 2023, Macy's customers donated online at macys.com and by rounding up in-store.
  • The campaign engaged all 230+ Big Brothers Big Sisters agencies, reaching more than 5,000 communities in all 50 states.
  • "Our annual holiday campaign, with the support of Macy's employees and customers, will allow us to continue empowering young people to reach their full potential."

Plaintiff Appeals Dismissal of Negligence Lawsuit Against Navy Federal Credit Union, Wells Fargo After $3.6 Million of Elderly Veteran's Savings Allegedly Sent to Scam Artists

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Monday, January 22, 2024
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"We are disappointed but undeterred," said Kimberley Ann Murphy, Williamson's attorney and partner at Hale Ball Murphy, PLC. "This case is about more than just a scam -- it is about protecting our most vulnerable citizens. There must be accountability at every level. Change will not happen without accountability."

Key Points: 
  • ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A Washington state woman has filed an appeal with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit regarding her $3.6 million negligence lawsuit against Wells Fargo and Navy Federal Credit Union.
  • "The Larry W. Cook Estate will appeal until Navy Federal and Wells Fargo are held monetarily accountable for their egregious negligence."
  • According to the legal complaint , Navy Federal processed 74 wire transfers to a foreign bank totaling $3.6 million for Cook in the final months of his life.
  • Law enforcement authorities have also contacted Williamson and her attorney about the case and launched a criminal investigation.

MGM Alternative and the Global Esports Federation Ink Deal to Create Content Surrounding the Global Esports Games, Esports Athletes, and Gaming Lifestyle

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Friday, January 19, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, Jan. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, MGM Alternative, a division of Amazon MGM Studios, and the Global Esports Federation announced a deal to create content surrounding the Global Esports Games, esports athletes, and the gaming lifestyle. In collaboration, MGM Alternative, which produces The Voice, Shark Tank, and Survivor, and GEF, which promotes the credibility, legitimacy, and prestige of esports globally, will work to develop new linear and streaming content, as well as live events within GEF's esports conventions and events.

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  • New linear and streaming content to be developed, as well as live events
    LOS ANGELES, Jan. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, MGM Alternative, a division of Amazon MGM Studios , and the Global Esports Federation announced a deal to create content surrounding the Global Esports Games, esports athletes, and the gaming lifestyle.
  • Esports has experienced unprecedented growth and success in recent years, with the global esports market estimated at US$4.2bn in 2024.
  • (Source: Statista, January 2024)
    "With the global interest in esports at an all-time high, we're eager to share the stories and excitement surrounding the Global Esports Games, their athletes, and the gaming lifestyle," said Barry Poznick, general manager, MGM Alternative.
  • Together, Global Esports and MGM Alternative will provide an innovative platform that will power growth and value for the world's esports community," said Paul J.

MGM Alternative and the Global Esports Federation Ink Deal to Create Content Surrounding the Global Esports Games, Esports Athletes, and Gaming Lifestyle

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Friday, January 19, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, Jan. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, MGM Alternative, a division of Amazon MGM Studios, and the Global Esports Federation announced a deal to create content surrounding the Global Esports Games, esports athletes, and the gaming lifestyle. In collaboration, MGM Alternative, which produces The Voice, Shark Tank, and Survivor, and GEF, which promotes the credibility, legitimacy, and prestige of esports globally, will work to develop new linear and streaming content, as well as live events within GEF's esports conventions and events.

Key Points: 
  • New linear and streaming content to be developed, as well as live events
    LOS ANGELES, Jan. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, MGM Alternative, a division of Amazon MGM Studios , and the Global Esports Federation announced a deal to create content surrounding the Global Esports Games, esports athletes, and the gaming lifestyle.
  • Esports has experienced unprecedented growth and success in recent years, with the global esports market estimated at US$4.2bn in 2024.
  • (Source: Statista, January 2024)
    "With the global interest in esports at an all-time high, we're eager to share the stories and excitement surrounding the Global Esports Games, their athletes, and the gaming lifestyle," said Barry Poznick, general manager, MGM Alternative.
  • Together, Global Esports and MGM Alternative will provide an innovative platform that will power growth and value for the world's esports community," said Paul J.

Dazed Cannabis Continues Brand Expansion, Officially Opens the First and Only Dispensary in Monson, Massachusetts

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Friday, January 19, 2024
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MONSON, Mass., Jan. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dazed Cannabis , the Black and Veteran owned cannabis brand leading the legal cannabis revolution has officially opened the first and only dispensary in Monson, Massachusetts.

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  • MONSON, Mass., Jan. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dazed Cannabis , the Black and Veteran owned cannabis brand leading the legal cannabis revolution has officially opened the first and only dispensary in Monson, Massachusetts.
  • Founded by Keshawn Warner, Rich Rainone and Chris Vianello, Dazed Monson joins the brand's Holyoke, Massachusetts and Union Square, New York City locations.
  • Dazed Cannabis has taken the cannabis industry by storm with the recent opening of their Dazed Union Square dispensary, while their Holyoke Massachusetts location has become a community mainstay since opening in August 2021.
  • The pink Dazed sign has officially replaced the beloved vintage "topless" sign that has illuminated Route 20 since 1969.