MANHATTAN INDIE BANDS ROCK ‘N’ ROLLIN FOR A LOUDER CAUSE

May 21st, 2013

The “Rock for Hope” benefit concert by the Little Fir Foundation and with the special support from Barclays, has established its presence as an ongoing series increasingly embraced by the NYC indie-rock community. Taking place every few months at various live music venues, the “Rock for Hope” series is pleased to present its next charity event–“Rock for Hope VIII” at 6:00 PM on Saturday, June 1, at the Santos Party House, TriBeCa. [Read More]

KOREAN AMERICAN ACTOR KEN JEONG RETURNS IN THE HANGOVER PART III

May 21st, 2013

Korean American actor Ken Jeong returns in THE HANGOVER PART III, the third and final film in director Todd Phillips’ record-shattering comedy trilogy. Jeong reunites with stars Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Zach Galifianakis and Justin Bartha for the epic conclusion to an incomparable odyssey of mayhem and bad decisions, in which the guys must finish what they started by going back to where it all began: Las Vegas.”The Hangover Part III” opens May 23, 2013. [Read More]

RONALD McDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES® ANNOUNCES 2013 RMHC/ASIA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM WINNERS

May 17th, 2013

Ronald McDonald House Charities New York Tri-State Area (RMHC) today honored the six recipients of its 2013 RMHC/ASIA (Asian Students Increasing Achievement) Scholarship Program at a special awards ceremony at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel. Selected from a record-number of applicants from New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, each winner was awarded a $17,000 scholarship in recognition of their service to the community and academic achievements. The awards ceremony was hosted by FOX 5 News anchor Christina Park and featured a keynote address delivered by newly-appointed NYPD Community Affairs Chief Thomas Chan. [Read More]