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StandTogetherJam2010 Concert Event: Sat. 9/11 at Foothills PAC

Posted by Robert Allen on September 2, 2010 with 0 Comments

ONEONTA, NY — On Saturday, September 11, the Foothills Performing Arts Center will host StandTogetherJam2010: a free, all-ages, 6 hour concert event, featuring some of the region’s most popular musical acts and performers. Donations will be collected throughout the StandTogetherJam2010 event, 100% of which will go to the New York Police & Fire Widows’ & Children’s Benefit Fund.

Performers in StandTogetherJam2010 include roots-rock favorites The Bicycle Thieves of Berlin, Esquela, Digger Jones, The John Scarpulla Band, Pispoure’, The Honest Mistakes, and special guest Dena.

The StandTogetherJam2010 concert event begins at 4pm. Foothills PAC will present a 9/11 Observance Ceremony beginning at 2pm.

The Daily Star is a partner in the benevolent, community concert event and will be on-site at STJ’10 collecting needed items for our troops deployed abroad.

The StandTogetherJam2010 event is receiving additional promotional support from WSKG, the CNY Radio Group, and from WRIP 97.9fm (Hunter, NY). Next Tuesday, 9/07, WRIP will broadcast a special STJ’10 episode of it popular program “Local Licks,” featuring host Sonny Rock. The program will feature live performances by STJ’10 event artists Chris Merkley (Digger Jones), and John Scarpulla, as well as recorded music by other STJ’10 performing artists and guest host Todd Russell (Esquela). The program begins at 6pm, streams live at wrip979.com, and will likely include more STJ’10 personalities by show time.

STJ’10 is made possible, in part, by a grant from the O’Connor Foundation, as well as the through the efforts and generosity of Bovina Records, Brewery Ommegang, Mansion Audio Recording Studio, HMS Music Supply, Foothills PAC, and Clean Green Music.

Food and drinks (full bar) will be available throughout the STJ’10 event.

Please visit answerthecall.org and donate to the New York Police & Fire Widows’ & Children’s Benefit Fund.

For more information on StandTogetherJam2010, please visit Clean Green Music at reverbnation/cleangreenmusic, and Foothills PAC at foothillspac.org.

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16-Year Old Comedian Headlines a 9/11 Benefit in Memory of His Father

Posted by Robert Allen on August 27, 2010 with 0 Comments

Pete Davidson will be remembering his dad and raising money for families of fallen heroes at a 9/11 benefit comedy show in Somerset, NJ.

Majestic Entertainment, NJ’s premier entertainment company, announced today that it will host a 9/11 benefit comedy show and fundraiser at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Somerset, New Jersey on Saturday, September 11, 2010. All event proceeds will go to the New York Police & Fire Widows’ and Children’s Benefit Fund (The Benefit Fund), which provides much needed financial aid and support to families of fallen heroes.

The benefit comedy show’s headliner will be 16-year old Pete Davidson from Staten Island, who lost his father, Scott Davidson, on September 11, 2001. Davidson was a firefighter for Ladder Co. 118 in Brooklyn Heights and was a first responder at the World Trade Center site. “Pete is a really inspiring kid and is pursuing his dream of becoming a stand-up comic. This is a great opportunity for him to honor his father and do what he loves. We are happy to help him and all families who have been affected by tragedy,” said organizer, Julian Romero of Majestic Entertainment.   The comedy show will also feature veteran comedian Matt Bridgestone with special appearances by Dan Simms, Ken Burmeister, Buda and Craig Loydgren. For tickets and information on how you can help, visit: www.911Benefit.com or call the box office at 908.799.8294. Tickets are $15.00 in advance and $20.00 at the door.

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Annual Picnic and Game a BIG Hit.

Posted by Robert Allen on May 26, 2010 with 0 Comments

It was a BIG WIN for the New York Police and Fire Widows’ and Children’s Benefit Fund charity.  There were over 1,000 people that came oun and made the 26th annual event truly spectacular for families and friends of the charity.

Read below to see how meaningful this night is to our kids:

“I wanted to be among the first to thank you and everyone involved for such a nice night at the Mets game – My kids were just thrilled with the whole night and couldn’t stop talking about what a great time they had – The kids in school won’t believe what that 10 year did last night !! They have lots of pictures and memories to last a lifetime – Please mention this thank you to everyone – What a night…what a memory…what a wonderful organization to do something like this!!

P.S. – AND THE METS WON !!!”

Thank you to everyone that made this event a success.

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Video Replay of Montauk Music Festival Charity Event

Posted by robertallen on May 17, 2010 with 0 Comments

These are the recorded video segments of our live video stream from our charity event at the Montauk Music Festival.  This charity event took place at the Montauk Downs Golf Club.  Enjoy these segments and we hope to see you all next year.  Thanks to all of our supporters.

Watch live streaming video from answerthecall at livestream.com

Watch live streaming video from answerthecall at livestream.com
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Win a Personal Concert with amberRose Marie

Posted by CathleenC on May 15, 2010 with 0 Comments

Here is your chance to win a personal concert with Billboard recording artist amberRose Marie. Are you having a Sweet 16? Birthday party? Anniversary party? Wedding? Win this auction and you can have amberRose Marie performing just for you. Visit our eBay page for more details.

Put on your dancin’ shoes and WIN a private MTV styled 30 minute concert with amberRose Marie, complete with a 2-hour celebrity DJ for your next private party.  This is the perfect fun activity to gift to your family or to gift to co-workers or friends who are planning an event.  Indie pop/dance artist amberRose Marie unleashed her self-penned hit singles, “Destiny” and “Wanna Be A DJ” and remained on the Billboard Dance charts for over 30 weeks combined.  Her music is heard in over 22 countries on the radio and on dance floors, as well as in trendy retail stores in the USA.

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The Montauk Music Festival is this Weekend

Posted by robertallen on May 10, 2010 with 0 Comments

The First Annual Montauk Music festival will take place from May 13-16.  This four day festival will feature music ranging from classic rock to jazz to blues to rap and county from over 30 bands and singer/song-writers that will perform in over 70 shows.  These shows will take place at about 25 different Montauk restaurants.  There will also be free open air concerts at the Gazebo on the Green.

While providing four days worth of entertainment, the festival will benefit three great charities including the New York Police and Fire Widows’ and Children’s Benefit Fund, in addition to supporting Montauk’s free open air concerts at the Gazebo.

I hope you and your friends will join the charity on Saturday, May 15th to celebrate and support our work. All proceeds from Saturday’s event will go directly to helping the families of fallen firefighters, police officers, port authority and EMS personnel.

The special event on Saturday from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM at Montauk Downs Golf Club will directly benefit our charity  with 100% of the ticket sales going to The New York Police and Fire Widows’ and Children’s Benefit Fund.  Click here to get your tickets now.  Visit the Montauk Music Festival website for the full schedule.

The Saturday night event will be streamed LIVE on our video page.  You can listen to the show on 101.7 Beach FM

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Podcast with Montauk Music Festival Headliner amberRose Marie

Posted by robertallen on May 4, 2010 with 0 Comments

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In this episode Robert Allen is joined by Director of Development Linda Giammona as they welcome amberRose Marie and Catherine Laporte to the show.  We discuss the upcoming benefit concert as part of the Montauk Music Festival taking place May 13-16 in Montauk NY.  We get a chance to listen to some of the great music that we will hear during the special concert taking place on Saturday evening May 15th from 5-8 at the Montauk Downs Golf Club.  Make sure to get your tickets now since we expect this show to be a sellout.

Make sure you listen to for how to win your own private concert with amberRose Marie.

Visit the Montauk Music Festival website for more information and to see the schedule.

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Podcast with the Organizers of the Montauk Music Festival

Posted by robertallen on April 23, 2010 with 0 Comments

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In this episode we sit down with the festival organizer, Kenny Guistino and Festival  Music Director, Lawrence Cooley. Find out all about this great event taking place May 13- 16 2010 in Montauk NY.  Visit the Montauk Music Festival website for more details.  A portion of the proceeds from the the festival will go to the Benefit Fund as well as other area charities.

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Beneficiaries Attend Board Meeting

Posted by robertallen on April 8, 2010 with 0 Comments

The Board of Directors of the New York Police and Fire Widows’ and Children’s Benefit Fund invited two Benefit Fund beneficiaries to participate in a recent Board meeting. Their heartfelt words and sincere gratitude for the charity’s vow to never forget their husband’s sacrifice were truly inspirational. Please take a moment and listen to their stories.

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26th Annual Picnic and Game May 25th at Citifield

Posted by robertallen on April 2, 2010 with 0 Comments

The New York Police and Fire Widows’ and Children’s Benefit Fund is inviting friends and supporters to join the charity’s Board of Directors, President & CEO, Stephen Dannhauser and Chairman, Rusty Staub, to help celebrate the charity’s 26th Annual Picnic & Game.

Tuesday, May 25th, be right on top of the action, and cheer on the Mets as they battle the Phillies at Citifield.

Each package includes exclusive field level seating for one in the Modell’s Clubhouse.  Enjoy the game with field level views and relax at a table while dining on a sumptuous buffet & unlimited beverages.

Complimentary commemorative T-shirts, baseball hats and give-aways will also be provided. All package purchases also have an opportunity to win a limited autographed edition of Mets memorabilia.   And don’t forget to bring your camera, meet some special guests and take some action photos of the Amazin’s next to the iconic Home Run Apple.

Most importantly, your purchase will help children of NYC Firefighters, NYC Police Officers, Port Authority and EMS who were killed in the line of duty. This is YOUR opportunity to give back to the families who sacrificed so much to keep YOUR family safe.

It’s YOUR turn to Answer the Call.

Ticket Packages are $250 each; seats are limited.

Click here to purchase your Package Today!

100% of the gift portion of your purchase* is tax-deductible.

For more information contact Linda Giammona, Director of Development, New York Police & Fire Widows’ & Children’s Benefit Fund; linda.giammona@answerthecall.org; 212.735.4505

*The value of the ticket, food and beverages is non- tax deductible.

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