Historic First-Ever HBCU Pitch Competition Comes to Times Square During NY Tech Week

HBCU founders will make history during the first-ever HBCU Pitch Competition in Times Square on June 6, 2026, as part of Activate LIVE! during NY Tech Week.

Five HBCU founders will pitch live in Times Square before leaders from the NBA Foundation, Milken Institute, Moet Hennessy and more.

This is more than a pitch competition. It is a historic moment that places HBCU founders and innovation at the center of one of the world's most visible stages.”

— Kiante Bush, CEO, Venture for T.H.E.M.

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 1, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- On Saturday, June 6, 2026, history will be made in the heart of New York City as Venture for T.H.E.M. and The DM Firm, in partnership with Times Square Alliance, host the first-ever HBCU Pitch Competition in Times Square during Activate LIVE! as part of NY Tech Week.

More than 300,000 people pass through Times

Roadway Moving Expands to Denver with New Regional Hub to Support Growing Colorado Moving and Relocation Demand

Roadway Moving Expands to Denver

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 1, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Roadway Moving, a national moving, storage, relocation, packing, and logistics company serving residential, commercial, interstate, and international customers across the U.S., today

World-First: Stroke Survivor with Aphasia Terence Ang Reclaims His Voice Through AI Audiobook

New audiobook by stroke survivor and author Terence Ang, who lives with aphasia, using an AI-generated digital version of his own voice

Author Terence Ang

"Thunderstroke: A Poetry Memoir Inspired by a True Story" by Terence Ang

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Terence Ang featured on a NYC Times Square Billboard

Singaporean author and advocate Terence Ang introduces ‘Brokenness Becomes Beautiful,’ a groundbreaking poetry audiobook using a digital clone of his own voice.

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 1, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In a historic intersection of human resilience and cutting-edge technology, Singaporean author and stroke survivor Terence Ang has announced a world-first achievement in inclusive

2026 Shining Stars North America Showcase Launches in New York

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2026 Shining Star city tour launching ceremony

Kung fu Performance

Dance Performance

Judge Linda Glick, Broadway actress and director

The 2026 Shining Stars Showcase officially launched in NYC, bringing together nearly 1000 participants and families through performances, cultural exchange.

NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, May 31, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The launch ceremony and New York showcase of the 2026 Shining Stars International Arts & Culture Week – North America City Showcase

Fort Hamilton, FDNY Launch Inaugural Murph Challenge Honoring Fallen Navy SEAL

BROOKLYN, N.Y. — More than 70 combined military service members and FDNY firefighters completed the first annual Armed Forces and FDNY Murph Challenge at U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hamilton, May 20, 2026, honoring Navy SEAL Lt. Michael P. Murphy, a Medal of Honor recipient and Long Island native killed in action during Operation Red Wings in Afghanistan in 2005.

The inaugural joint fitness event, coordinated by Fort Hamilton and the Fire Department of

Black-Owned Sun Care Brand ‘My Block Skin’ Expands Into Scientific Innovation With Patent-Pending Mineral SPF Technology

Broderick Hunter for MyBlockSkin inclusive sunscreen

Inclusive SPF company known for transparent gel sunscreens enters into next-gen mineral sun care technology designed to minimize white cast across skin tones

NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, May 26, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- My Block Skin, the inclusive sun care company known for its transparent SPF gel products designed for melanated skin tones, today

It's a Bird, It's a Plane. No, It's the Action #1 'Rocket Copy' Comic Book coming to Auction in June

Action #1 "Rocket" copy.

Rocket copy of Action #1

2026 is shaping up to be a record-breaking year for interest in Action Comics #1.

The superhero genre essentially was born with Action #1, as was the Golden Age of comics.”

— Vincent Zurzolo

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 26, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- One of the top 10-graded copies of Action Comics #1 – the one that introduced Superman nearly 90 years ago and started the whole superhero genre – is going on the market once again in June.

And ComicConnect, the preeminent broker of this 1938

Author Hooshmand M Kalayeh is Announcing the Publication of New Book: Mathematics of the True-Self

From Conditioning to Clarity

From Conditioning to Clarity

As the cloud grows thicker more sunlight is reflected from it and less light can penetrate through it.”

— Hooshmand Mahmood Kalayeh

PITTSFORD, NY, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- MATHEMATICS OF THE TRUE-SELF: From Conditioning to Clarity


MATHEMATICS OF THE TRUE-SELF is a bridge between Physics, Mathematics, Art, and Psychology:

“The particles are conditioned by the curvature of quantized orbital energy, the galaxies, stars, and planets are conditioned by the curvature of the space, and humans by the emerging curvature of consciousness.”

Falcon Rappaport & Berkman Launch Litigation Subscription Model with Client AI Portal, Declares 'Death of the Point-One'

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FRB’s robust adoption of AI makes the death of the point-one a foregone conclusion. Clients deserve to know what litigation is going to cost before it starts, not after.”

— Moish Peltz, Co-Chair of FRB's Artificial Intelligence Practice Group

NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, May 18, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Falcon Rappaport & Berkman (“FRB”) has launched a value-based subscription model for business litigation matters out of its Newark office. The program is being piloted by Christopher D.

B2i Digital Announces Precious Metals & Critical Minerals Hybrid Conference, May 21, 2026

Hybrid Event at OTC Markets Headquarters in Manhattan With Simultaneous Live Online Broadcast to a Global Investor Audience

The Nuvo Group, a New York-based provider of financial printing, SEC/EDGAR filing, proxy design, and shareholder communications services, joined the conference as co-sponsor.

Co-Sponsored by The Nuvo Group, Featuring a Keynote From CPM Group’s Jeff Christian and a Curated Lineup of Producers, Developers, and Exploration-Stage Issuers

Adding the in-person layer on top of what VIC already does virtually just gives both audiences a better experience.”

— David Shapiro, CEO of B2i Digital, Inc.

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 18, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- B2i Digital, the Capital Markets Matchmaker℠, today announced the Precious Metals & Critical Minerals Hybrid Conference, taking place

MTM360 Wins Best In Class - Again

2026 Award Winner

Roey Diefendorf

MTM Technology, Inc. Receives 2026 Family Wealth Report Award for Client-Driven Innovation (B2C)

It's one thing to think you have an award-winning tech platform, but another thing to be recognized by your peers as best in class.”

— Roey Diefendorf

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Recognition Presented at Prestigious Awards Ceremony Held at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel on April 30, 2026

MTM Technology, Inc. f/k/a Aspida360,

Expands Market Reach as CES 2026 Award-Winning Wearable Wellness Solutions Gain Traction Across Retail and Team Markets

United One Group (UOG) wins 3 major awards at CES 2026, showcasing its Black Diamond Carbon & Nano Silver Fusion wellness technology.

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UOG Knee Sleeves

NEW YORK, GA, UNITED STATES, May 11, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Award-Winning UOG Wearable Wellness Products Attract Growing Interest from Retailers, Sports Teams, and Performance-Focused Organizations

United One (Group) America, Inc today

Center for Family Services Toasts the Palm Beach Power Behind Old Bags Luncheon® 2026

Logo Center for Family Services Palm Beach County

Barbara Pendrill, Beth Fishel, Nancy Bush (Photo credit: Premier Photo)

Theodora Pace, Barbara Pendrill, Karen Swanson, Michelle Russell Johnson, Todd L’Herrou (Photo credit: Premier Photo)

Jean Shafiroff, Danielle Rollins, Johnna Pomasan (Photo credit: Premier Photo)

Maria Valenza, Lyndsey McMillan (Photo credit: Premier Photo)

Thank you reception recognized the chairs and committee whose support, generosity and dedication helped advance the Center’s signature fundraising event

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Center for Family Services Palm Beach County welcomed the chairs and committee members behind the 2026 Old Bags Luncheon® for a

Beagle Breakthrough: NYC Second Chance Rescue Welcomes Dogs Freed from Wisconsin Facility

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Beagle with NYC Second Chance Rescue’s Agnes Reichert (Image Credit: NYC Second Chance Rescue)

Flight (Image Credit: NYC Second Chance Rescue)

Pilots to the Rescue, The Dogist, Jennifer Brooks, Therese Marie (Image Credit: NYC Second Chance Rescue)

Transport to Freedom (Image Credit: NYC Second Chance Rescue)

Dogs Rescued from Ridglan Farms Arrive at NYC Second Chance Rescue Long Island City Adoption Center

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- NYC Second Chance Rescue will welcome a group of 70 rescued beagles at its Long Island City Adoption Center, marking a powerful next

WalkFully Launches to Challenge Modern Fitness Culture

WalkFully makes every step more impactful.

Debut includes a 12-hour launch walk, a free science-backed program, and first-of-its-kind weighted gear innovations

NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- For years, the fitness industry has promoted training harder, moving faster, doing more. Today, WalkFully enters the conversation with a contrarian perspective: walking is not a

Estate Planners Day 2026 Announces Agenda, Expert Speakers, and Registration for May 13th

Estate Planners Day 2026

EPD 2026 brings top legal and financial advisors to NYC on May 13 to tackle estate tax changes, asset protection, and AI ethics. CE credits available.

NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, May 5, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Estate planning professionals, attorneys, CPAs, and financial advisors are invited to attend the highly anticipated Estate Planners Day (EPD) 2026. Scheduled for Wednesday, May 13, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM at the historic

‘Love Below the Equator’ Explores Resilience and the Enduring Power of Family in New Epic Saga

When an accident erases her past, he becomes the storyteller to win her back.

Andrew Hutchins' generational novel tests the limits of love following a tragic accident that shatters a family's sun-drenched world in Buenos Aires.

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In “Love Below the Equator,” poet and storyteller Andrew Hutchins delivers a sweeping family saga set in the vibrant heart of Argentina. Published by Spines, this emotional novel

Lake.com Announces Full Integration with Hospitable, Opening a New Distribution Channel for Property Managers

Lake.com + Hospitable System Partnership

Lake.com integrates with Hospitable, enabling seamless listing sync, automated workflows, and faster access to lake travelers—no guest fees.

Property managers want growth without added complexity. With this integration, managers can reach a new audience of outdoor travelers on Lake.com and keep operations centralized in Hospitable.”

— David Ciccarelli, CEO at Lake.com

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 27, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- New integration lets managers publish and manage listings on Lake.com in under a minute while keeping calendars, pricing, messaging, and cleaning workflows synced directly from Hospitable.

Lake.com, the travel marketplace inspiring

Women Are Reshaping the Watch Market, Research Finds

Research reveals how female buyers are reshaping the luxury watch market and what the shift means for retailers in 2025.

NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, April 20, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- A sweeping study drawing on surveys of 6,000 general consumers across 12 major markets has found that the female watch buyer is no longer a niche consideration — she is a central one.

HairHunt App Launches Major Update: 360° Hairstyle Preview, AI Style Match, and Expanded Hair Color Try-On Library

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The AI hairstyle try-on app trusted by 320,000+ users introduces its biggest feature drop yet — and the first try-on is free

USA, NY, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- HairHunt, the ai hairstyle app by The Right Hairstyles, today announced a significant product update bringing three major new features to its iOS