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NYAM’s Annual Gala
Capalino+Company client, New York Academy of Medicine’s 17th Annual Gala honoring Leaders in Global and Urban Health. Held at The Pierre Hotel in New York City on September 22nd, 2011, this event was attended by more than 300 guests. Honorees were William C. Weldon, Chairman and CEO of Johnson & Johnson and Marcel Van Ooyen, Executive Director of GrowNYC.
Cocktail Hour at New York Academy of Medicine's Annual Gala , September 22nd, 2011
NYAM President Dr. Jo Ivey Boufford with Jim Capalino
Tom Morris, MD
Richard Gottfried and Jim Capalino
Frank Savage, his father, Frank Savage, Ed Lewis and Jim Capalino
Ed Lewis and Jim Capalino
Gifford Miller and Jim Capalino
James Tallon, Jr.
Jim Capalino and Stanley Brezenoff
Marcel Van Ooyen amd Jim Capalino
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Jane’s Carousel in DUMBO
On a rainy, late summer afternoon in DUMBO, a crowd of politicians, city and state employees, dignitaries, philanthropists, and dedicated New Yorkers gathered for the ribbon cutting ceremony for Jane’s Carousel, the long time dream of Jane Walentas and her husband David. With many of the people involved in the project on site, this opening party debuted one of the most incredible carousel restorations in the country, housed in the Jean Nouvel designed pavilion in Brooklyn Bridge Park. A spectacular addition to the Brooklyn waterfront and a generous gift from the Walentas family for future generations of New Yorkers to enjoy.
Restored carousel in DUMBO
Philanthropist Joan K. Davidson of the Kaplan Foundation
Brooklyn Borough President, Marty Markowitz
James Capalino and Jed Walentas
Mayor Bloomberg
Jane and David Walentas
Opening remarks by Mayor Bloomberg
Mayor Bloomberg
Speaker Christine Quinn and Mayor Bloomberg
Ribbon Cutting officially opening the carousel
First riders enjoying the restored carousel
Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz taking the first ride on the carousel
Jane Walentas taking the first ride on her dream carousel
Jim Capalino and Jane Walentas after the opening
Jim Capalino with architect Jean Nouvel
Mayor Bloomberg
The Wall Street Journal Article
Chief Operating Officer Travis Terry Joins ABNY for Tour
Capalino+Company Chief Operating Officer Travis Terry joins ABNY for a tour of the 9/11 Memorial and Museum.
L to R: Jordan Isendadt, John Jefferson, Jay Kriegel, Jennifer Hensley, Ruth
Fasoldt, Travis Terry, Mitchell Moss.
Capalino+Company Principal George Fontas Attended The ABNY Spirit of New York Awards Reception
At ABNY Dinner, Sadik-Khan Bumps Into Weinshall, Klein Has a Flashback
By Azi Paybarah 4/01 4:29pm
Celeste Katz has some highlights from the Association for a Better New York’s Spirit of New York Awards reception last night in East Midtown. Here’s a few from my notebook:
The two most visible figures in the war over bike lanes, NYC Transportation Commissioner Janette Sadik-Khan (pro) and her predecessor, Iris Weinshall (con) ran into each other. Weinshall embraced the commissioner by the elbows and both smiled and nodded at one another. (I didn’t get my camera out in time to capture the moment.) What did she say to the commissioner? Weinshall told me, “That’s between me and Janette Sadik-Khan, don’t you think Azi?”
During former School Chancellor Joel Klein’s remarks, ABNY’s president, Bill Rudin tried hushing the crowd. After he did, Klein joked, “This was like every education meeting I’ve ever been to. Nobody ever listens.”
City Council Speaker Christine Quinn, in presenting an award to the Council’s Education Chairman Robert Jackson, joked he had so much spirt and energy, she feared he might combust.
Former comptroller, and current mayoral candidate Bill Thompson greeted his one-time fund-raiser, Suri Kasirer (who again is the top lobbyist in NYC). “I came here looking for you,” he said.
State Republican Chairman Ed Cox chatted with former Democratic City Councilwoman Eva Moskowitz; Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. chatted with former Congressman Mike McMahon. And former State Senator Craig Johnson and consultant George Fontas worked the room.
Friends of the High Line Founders Wall Ceremony
On a beautiful windy spring day, the group of people who were most instrumental in saving the old abandoned elevated railroad tracks become an urban park called the High Line gathered together to celebrate the unveiling of the recognition plaques for permanent installation. Acting as community relations consultants in New York City, Capalino+Company was proud to be there.
The plaques are on the wall inside the building just south of 14th St. and 10th Ave.
Karen Ackman, Board Member, and her husband Bill
Board Members Jim Capalino and Gary Handel, Handel Architects
Former City Council Speaker, Gifford Miller with Jim Capalino
Jim Capalino, E.B Kelly, and Zachary Smith, Senior Advisor to Deputy Mayor for Operations
Jim Capalino with Joanna Rose, VP Corporate Communications, The Related Companies
John Blondel, Board Member, with Jim Capalino
Co-Founder Josh David, Charles Renfro, (Diller, Scofidio + Renfro Architects), Amanda Burden, Comm. Dept. of City Planning, Jim Capalino
Co-Founders Josh David and Robert Hammond with fellow Board Member Karen Ackman
Michael Bradley, Jim Capalino
Jim Capalino and Peter Mullan, Vice President for Planning & Design, Friends of the High Line
Rick Little, Chief Operating Officer, Friends of the High Line with Jim Capalino
Jim Capalino with Vishaan Chakrabarti, former Director, Manhattan Office of City Planning
Jim Capalino, Donald Pels, Wendy Keys, Gary Handel
Founding Chairman and Board Member Philip Aarons, his wife Shelly with Jim Capalino
Jim Capalino with Friends of the High Line staff members L to R Sanaya Kaufman, Manager of Individual Giving; Dionne Broadus; Michelle Sharkey, Development Associate; Alicia King, Events Manager
The Third Annual Internet Week New York
Capalino+Company attended the third annual Internet Week New York on June 6th at the festival’s headquarters at Chelsea’s Metropolitan Pavilion. The feature presentation was on the intersection of impact and cause-related social marketing, featuring Huffington Post Media Group Editor-in-Chief Arianna Huffington.
Internet Week keynote speech
Arianna Huffington at Internet Week panel
Citizens Union’s Spring for Reform Reception
Capalino+Company attended the Citizens Union Spring for Reform Reception at Manhattan Penthouse.
A large crowd attended making the fundraiser a huge success.
Featured Speaker, Brian Lehrer from the Brian Lehrer Show, WNYC
Dick Dadey, Executive Director of Citizens Union Makes Opening Remarks
A Great Turnout Helped Citizens Union Reach Their Fundraising Goal of $100,000
L to R, Honorees Dr. Lucy Cabrera, Ph.D., Liz Neumark and Karen Washington
Newest Capalino Team Member Graduates from St. John’s
Krystle Goodwin graduated May 15th from St. John’s University in New York City with her Bachelor of Arts degree in Government & Politics. She has been working part-time here at Capalino+Company while she completed her degree requirements and will join us full time in June as the Executive Assistant to the Chief Operating Officer.
The ceremony held in Queens had 2,800 graduates and 20,000 guests that attended the 141st St .John’s commencement.
Congratulations Krystle and welcome aboard!
Announcing the BigAppleRX Prescription Discount Card
Mayor Bloomberg, Speaker Christine Quinn, Jack McClurg, CEO/Founder of HealthTrans LLC in addition to other administration members, local officials, and others involved in the launch effort held a press conference this morning in the pharmacy section at the Target Store in the Atlantic Yards Mall in Brooklyn to announce the BigAppleRX Prescription Discount Card. The card is a joint effort between New York City and HealthTrans LLC, a leading national provider of affordable healthcare options through its discount prescription and healthcare programs. The discount card is available free of charge to anyone living, working or visiting New York City and provides various discounts for prescription drugs and certain other designated over the counter drugs through approximately 2,000 participating pharmacies in the city. It is primarily for those who have no insurance coverage for prescription drugs as it cannot be used in conjunction with any other insurance plans or discount plans.
Capalino+Company is the Government and Community Relations firm representing HealthTrans in their efforts to launch and market this card in the Metropolitan New York City area.
Read Mayor Bloomberg’s Announcement
Read the Press Release here
Case Study: The Baku Palace in Sheepshead Bay, New York
Public officials promulgate government regulations often with a good intention in mind. Unfortunately, these well-meaning but newly created rules can, at times, adversely affect what have already become cultural institutions in the community. However, it still is possible for both to find the middle ground and work a lasting solution.
Let’s have a look at the story of one of New York’s cultural icons, The Baku Palace.
The Baku Palace: A Cultural Icon Under Threat
The Baku Palace is a restaurant that specializes in traditional Russian cuisine. Since 1995, the establishment has become a haven for Soviet expatriates who crave a taste of Azerbaijani home-cooked food. As a matter of fact, Baku Palace serves as one of the official caterers for the United Nations.
This Azerbaijani restaurant was established in 2001, when its owner, Mikhail Davidov, decided to lease the property at 2001 Emmons Avenue in Brooklyn, New York. The 7,500-foot eatery has a banquet hall with Czech chandeliers, exquisite lighting, rich artwork, and Belgian fabrics – making it the one of the best urban venues for special occasions like wedding receptions, birthday parties and religious festivities.
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