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Valerie Smaldone
Media Personality, Actress, Producer, Writer
Valerie Smaldone, a 5 time Billboard Magazine Award winner, is perhaps best known for her unprecedented success holding the #1 position in the New York radio market as the midday host of New York’s 106.7 FM. She ended her on air run with the station at the end of 2007. In addition, she was the co-creator, writer, producer and host of 'Spotlight On,' a nationally syndicated program that featured in-depth interviews with top recording artists such as Paul McCartney, Elton John, Sting and Celine Dion, to name a few.
Presently, Valerie can be heard on NBC Network News promos and specialty shows and as the announcer for The Boomer Esiason Show on MSG. She writes a weekly nightlife column for TheThreeTomatoes.com, writes a theater column for Examiner.com, and has an interview program on the Italian American Network. She is an interviewer and feature reporter on Broadway for TonyAwards.com and hosts and produces celebrity portrait unveilings for Broadway stars at famed theater district eatery, Tony’s.
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2009 Review Highlights
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What a beautiful weekend we just experienced here in New York. A little taste of spring came our way. And with the fresh weather, I took a delightful stroll in Nolita and checked out Linda Derector's charming eyeglass shop. Linda was having her last days there, as sadly, she is closing her store. With my visit, I was able to choose a very cool looking Italian frame. As for Linda, this style maven will surely have great new opportunities in no time!
Great find in Soho
While there, I walked around the neighborhood and saw the most charming places. There is really nothing like the Soho/Nolita area for unique and adorable.
Talking about which, I happened upon the Prince Street Cafe and Catering copmay. A place where you can park yourself after shopping and enjoy a bracing cup of tea or flavorful coffee with some yummy baked goods, a full meal, a breakfast, dessert or even a beer. And morning food lovers alert: They serve breakfast all day! If you come in the morning you get a free cup of coffee till 11 AM with your b-fast.
Open daily 8 am to midnight. Very friendly, accommodating people in a fabulous environment.
Ray Romano Returns to NYC
Now a heads up for all my tomatoes: Coming in May, a very special evening with Ray Romano. Yes, this beloved comedian, Queens born, but now LA based, is coming back home to do a rare appearance in the Big Apple. Ray's performance is for a benefit to raise funds for ovarian cancer research, and Ray is the featured performer.
Titled, A Ray of Hope, this fundraiser is something I am actively involved with as a co-producer, along with creator Linda John.
Hope you can make it to this very special event.
Less sleep, more light
Sunday, we spring ahead. For those who are already sleep deprived, this is not something to look forward to! There goes that hour of sleep we gained back in the Fall. But if you are missing the sunlight, it's on its way. It all balances out somehow...
Till next time....
Great Find in Soho; Ray Romano in NYC
