* [ SCIENCE] A battle to preserve a visionarys bold failure May 7, 2009
He lived at the Waldorf-Astoria and loved to hobnob with the famous at Delmonicos and the Players Club. Around 1900, as Tesla planned what would become Wardenclyffe, inventors around the world were racing for what was considered the next big thing X wireless communication. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Hef's Historic Night May 5, 2009
Vera Wang, Michael Kors, Tommy Hilfiger, Donna Karan, Jane Krakowski, Elizabeth Hurley, Christian Siriano, Liza Minnelli (who performed) and Sir Elton John (who was also booked to perform but wasn't feeling well) at the BlackBerry and Verizon Wireless's The Breast Cancer Research Fund Hot Pink Party at the Waldorf Astoria in NY Wednesday night. Eric Bana, Zachary Quinto and Brian Cox drinking Heineken at the Tribeca Film Festival after-party for Love The Beast at NY's East Village ACE Bar on... (Fox News)
Warner elected into Hall of Fame May 1, 2009
" The induction ceremony will be December 8 at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City. Fifteen other players will join Warner in the hall of fame his year, including Notre Dame wide receiver Tim Brown and Miami quarterback Gino Torretta. Two coaches will also be enshrined: Dick MacPherson and John Robinson. MacPherson coached at Massachusetts and at Syracuse. He was at Syracuse from 1981-1990 and coached against Warner. "He set many records at Penn State," MacPherson said. "Look at them,... (Daily Collegian, PA)
Spielman Selected Next Buckeye Hall of Famer May 1, 2009
The hall of fame class will be inducted at the NFFs annual awards dinner Dec. 8 at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York City then officially enshrined at the hall of fame in South Bend, Ind. in the summer of 2010. (Bucknuts.com)
Warner Earns Spot in Hall May 1, 2009
Warner will be inducted with other members of the Class of 2009 at the National Football Foundation's 52nd annual awards dinner on December 8 at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City. He will become the 22nd member of the Penn State program inducted, joining Joe Paterno, 16 other former players and four Nittany Lion coaches. (LionNews.com)
FACEBOOK: Become a fan to get updates Apr 30, 2009
Here is a photo gallery from the Breast Cancer Research Foundation annual Hot Pink Party at the Waldorf Astoria, in New York tonight. Here is a photo gallery from the President Obama 100 days presser tonight. (Florida Today)
1ST-TIMERS GET AWARDS Apr 29, 2009
Mary Ann Tighe, CB Richard Ellis' tri-state chairman and herself a six-time REBNY Deal of the Year winner, took home the Woman of the Year award at the Realty Foundation luncheon at the Waldorf-Astoria yesterday. Working the phones and her Microsoft Outlook, Tighe reeled in major donors to subsidize the entire luncheon and bring in a record total of about 420,000. (New York Post -- Business)
Nigeria: Generals Trapped in New York Lift Apr 20, 2009
Before she took office in May last year, visitors were hosted at five-star hotels such as Waldorf Astoria at exorbitant prices. The situation presented a loophole for corruption under the pretext of hosting guests. (allAfrica.com)
2009 Matrix Awards Apr 16, 2009
Location: Waldorf-Astoria, 301 Park Avenue New York, NY United States of America. New York Women In Communications, 2009 Matrix Awards, Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, New York. (Multichannel News)
Cleveland eager for next Rock Hall ceremony Apr 6, 2009
Past inductions, including those in New York at the Waldorf-Astoria ballroom, only had room in the audience for VIPs, inductees and invited guests. The city of Cleveland helped Saturday's ceremony in a big way, refurbishing and decorating the downtown Public Auditorium built in 1922. (MSNBC -- Music)
Metallica, Run-DMC inducted into Rock Hall Apr 6, 2009
For the first time, the no-holds-barred show, back in Cleveland following a 12-year holdover in New York s Waldorf-Astoria ballroom, was open to the public. And nearly 5,000 fans partied in the balconies inside renovated Public Auditorium as 1,200 VIPs dined below at tables costing as much $50,000 each. (KHOU.com, TX)
NASCAR on verge of moving awards ceremony to Vegas Apr 4, 2009
Besides saving several million dollars in a down economy, the move opens up a number of logistical options for NASCAR. More hotel rooms would be available for teams, fans and media, and with numerous casinos throughout the city offering deals to cope with the recession, many would cost less than a quarter of the $500 per night minimum last year at the host Waldorf-Astoria in Manhattan. The Strip which already hosts a parade of NASCAR haulers preceding the March Cup race at LVMS could showcase a... (USA Today -- Sports)
State of Independence Apr 2, 2009
It is aligning its independents like the Boca Raton Resort in Florida and the Boulders in Arizona with the Waldorf Astoria Collection, which was created by Hilton using the cachet of its eponymous New York hotel. More from Portfolio. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Hearst-Argyle Television Receives Peabody Award for Political Journalism Apr 2, 2009
The Peabody awards will be presented at an event hosted by NBC Anchor Brian Williams at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York on May 18. More about the Peabodys can be found here. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Peabody Awards Honor Lost, SNL Apr 2, 2009
The Peabody Awards ceremony will be hosted by Brian Williams on May 18 at New York City's Waldorf-Astoria Hotel. (Editor: Baumann). (TVweek.com)
68th Annual Peabody Awards Winners Announced Apr 2, 2009
Brian Williams to Host Awards Ceremony on May 18 at New York City's Waldorf-Astoria Hotel. ATHENS, Ga. (PR Newswire)
Logan inducted into Ad Hall of Fame Apr 1, 2009
The recipients were inducted at a luncheon last Thursday at New York City s Waldorf Astoria hotel. Reader Comments. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
NewThe gadfly gets her day: Davis to ring NYSE bell Apr 1, 2009
Always opinionated, the self-proclaimed "queen of the corporate jungle" offered the following thoughts by phone from the Waldorf-Astoria in New York Tuesday before her debut at the bell podium. On executive compensation: "I am against golden parachutes and sign-on bonuses anywhere ... And I want no new stock options extended to anybody. Give them stock instead of stock options.". (Florida Times-Union)
Man pleads not guilty to stalking Shawn Johnson Mar 27, 2009
This Oct. 14, 2008 file photo shows Shawn Johnson, 2008 United States Olympic balance beam gold medalist, at the 29th Annual Salute to Women In Sports Awards Dinner at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York. Court records show a restraining order has been issued, Wednesday, March 25, 2009, against a man authorities claim tried to break onto the set of "Dancing with the Stars" to meet Johnson. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Kramer Levin's Gary Naftalis to be Honored with Law and Society Award Mar 10, 2009
NEW YORK, March 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Gary P. Naftalis, litigation department head and firm co-chair at Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP, will be honored tomorrow by the New York Lawyers for Public Interest (NYLPI) at the 16th annual Law and Society Award Luncheon to be held at New York City's Waldorf Astoria. Over the last 15 years, NYLPI's luncheon has played host to sold-out crowds and honored federal judges, prominent members of the City's corporate law departments, and partners from New York... (PR Newswire)
Niko Resources Ltd. to Present at First Energy/Societe Generale Canadian Energy Conference New York, NY USA Mar 7, 2009
CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - March 6, 2009) - NIKO RESOURCES LTD. (TSX: - ) will be presenting at the FirstEnergy/Societe Generale Canadian Energy Conference, which takes place March 11th to 13th, 2009, at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York, NY. Mr. Edward Sampson, President & CEO of Niko Resources Ltd., is scheduled to present at 2:45pm Eastern Time, Thursday March 12th. The Conference will be accessible at that time via webcasting at the following site and will be archived for 30 days. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
The Beach Club at Boca Raton Resort & Club Re-Opens on Half-Mile of Private Beach Mar 3, 2009
The completion coincides with anticipated plans for the Resort & Club to join The Waldorf Astoria Collection in spring 2009. "We're delighted to present our redesigned Beach Club," said Stephen J. Ast, President, Boca Raton Resort & Club. (PR Newswire)
New Bistro Opens in Brookfield Feb 28, 2009
Mr. Dilemani began his restaurant career about 30 years ago at the Waldorf-Astoria hotel in New York City, where he eventually opened an eatery. He later owned restaurants at other locations in New York City, in Westchester County, N.Y., and in Arizona. (Brookfield Journal, CT)
Pamela Anderson Parties in Gold Thong Feb 21, 2009
Pammie actually strutted her stuff on the Richie Rich runway at the Waldorf Astoria earlier that night, alongside other celebs such as "America's Next Top Model" winner Caridee English, Aubrey O'Day, Amanda Lepore and Tinsley Mortimer. While Kendra Wilkinson has Hugh Hefner's money to credit for her fame, it seems the former Playboy princess is worth much more now that she has left the Mansion. (Fox News)
Don't You Know Who Tori Is? Feb 21, 2009
And at the Richie Rich show at the Waldorf Astoria, a different woman suffered a seizure right in front of our eyes, and had to be taken to the hospital in an ambulance. Now that's what we call a fashion emergency. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Aubrey O'Day Shows Off 'Fearless Flair' For Richie Rich Feb 20, 2009
The singer hits the runway for her designer pal at New York Fashion Week. Have] fun and forget your troubles. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Students hit Big Apple for Fashion Week work Feb 20, 2009
The duo met numerous top fashion designers and models when they attended a fashion show at the Waldorf Astoria hotel, 301 Park Ave., where they shook hands with designers such as Andres Aquino, Jorge Diep and Linda Ellis. The idea of the Modeling International campaign is to see if students are interested in modeling and photography, Wademan said. (Daily Collegian, PA)
The right stuff: Betty Lane models garner awards at Models of the South convention Feb 15, 2009
This year, however, Gramling explains, no contract was available with the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel. "It's under new management, and people we have worked with for 40 years are no longer there," she said. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Sea treasure unveils tale of Valentine's Day disaster Feb 14, 2009
Harold Cardwell, an 82-year-old Daytona Beach historian and author, said the Clarendon was one notch down from Manhattan's Waldorf Astoria. "It was the first-class hotel in Daytona Beach, the place to be," he said, a place where pilots a few years later flew some wealthy visitors to in biplanes. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Preparing for Next-Gen HD Feb 14, 2009
Photos from the 2008 Broadcasting and Cable Hall of Fame at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York. Sorry, no podcasts are active for this topic. (Multichannel News)
Bioentrepreneur Feb 8, 2009
February 9 - February 10, Waldorf-Astoria, New York. February 19 - February 20, Park Hyatt Philadelphia at the Bellevue, Philadelphia. (Nature News Service)
Bargain bin: 2009 may be year of the deal Feb 7, 2009
It's part of the Waldorf-Astoria Collection now and rooms are going for just 222. 50 euros, quite a discount from last Valentine's Day, when the hotel was called the Rome Cavalieri Hilton and I priced accommodations at 650 euros. (MSNBC -- Travel)
7 movies that glamorize business travel Feb 7, 2009
Weekend at the WaldorfAn Americanized remake of 1932s Grand Hotel, this 1945 version has a gorgeous cast (Ginger Rogers, Lana Turner and the almost-as-pretty Van Johnson and Walter Pidgeon) and a thousand beauty shots of New Yorks Waldorf-Astoria in its heyday. Slide show. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Interior Design Feb 7, 2009
com Date: 23 hours 39 minutes ago. com Date: Feb 6, 2009. (Variety)
Four With Notre Dame Ties On College Football Hall Of Fame Ballot Apr 1, 2008
The Hall of Fame class will be announced May 1 and then inducted at the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame's 51st Awards Dinner Dec. 9 at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York City. To be eligible for the ballot, players must have been chosen first-team All-America by a major/national selector as recognized and utilized by the NCAA for their consensus All-America teams, played their last year of intercollegiate football at least 10 years prior, played within the last 50 years and be... (Und.com)
Peabody prep nears a close Mar 30, 2008
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Petrides Homes AnnouncesHome with "Third Generation" Green Building - Millbrook NY Mar 29, 2008
Steve Cohen, "The Millionaires' Magician," appears weekly in a luxurious magic show at New York's Waldorf-Astoria. Intimate, uplifting, and fully interactive entertainment. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Annan: 'Hypocrisy' in U.N. council toward Darfur Mar 26, 2008
Annan spoke at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel, where he received the first MacArthur Award for International Justice from the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation at a dinner attended by 1,200 people. Earlier in the day at wide-ranging round-table with journalists, Annan warned that military action against Iran would be "a real disaster" and the whole region could explode if the world community does not handle the many conflicts there carefully. (CNN -- World)
Williams to Host Peabodys Ceremony Mar 26, 2008
The Peabodys, which recognize excellence and meritorious work by organizations and individuals in media, will be presented June 16 at the Waldorf Astoria in New York. The winners of the 2007 Peabody Awardsin categories of original broadcast, cablecast and Webcast programswill be announced April 2 via Webcast and satellite from the University of Georgia. (TVweek.com)
Benedict still a mystery after 3 years as pope Mar 23, 2008
The pope visited the U.N. and St. Patrick's Cathedral, met for 46 minutes with President Johnson at the Waldorf-Astoria, and celebrated an evening Mass at Yankee Stadium that was televised commercial-free by all three networks. The New York City Police Department deployed 18,000 of its 26,000 officers to protect the pope. (USA Today -- News)
Annan says UN 'overstretched' by global conflicts Mar 22, 2008
He divides his time between Geneva and his native Ghana and was in New York to receive an international justice award from the MacArthur Foundation at the Waldorf-Astoria hotel Thursday evening. He said that the United Nations' current difficulties in trying to get 26,000 peacekeepers into Darfur to replace an underequipped 7,000-member African Union force illustrated the quandary that the organization faced. (International Herald Tribune)
Annan says UN is 'overstretched' by global conflicts Mar 21, 2008
He divides his time between Geneva and his native Ghana and was in New York to receive an international justice award from the MacArthur Foundation at the Waldorf-Astoria hotel on Thursday evening. Today on IHT.com. (International Herald Tribune)
Clinton's White House schedules reveal some elements of her role Mar 20, 2008
The day before her famous appearance on the "Today" show, where she blamed "a vast, right-wing conspiracy" for politically targeting her husband, Clinton held a one-hour "private meeting" at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in Manhattan, where she was staying. Again, the meeting participants' names were redacted from the public schedule. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Should Madonna be inducted into Hall? Mar 18, 2008
Heartland hitmaker John Mellencamp, with his son Speck playing guitar and his parents watching from a balcony above the Waldorf Astoria Hotel ballroom, joined the rock-kicking with a rumbling version of "Authority Song." ... "Thirty-five years later, people are still encouraging me to believe in my dreams," she said at the Waldorf Astoria induction ceremony. (CNN -- Showbiz)
Rock Hall of Fame inducts stars Mar 15, 2008
The event was held Monday night at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City. Date in print: Thurs. (Variety)
Madonna, Mellencamp join Rock Hall Mar 15, 2008
Heartland hitmaker John Mellencamp, with his son Speck playing guitar and his parents watching from a balcony above the Waldorf Astoria Hotel ballroom, joined the rock-kicking with a rumbling version of Authority Song. . (MSNBC -- Music)
Buckeyes Looking To Enter Ultimate Shrine Mar 15, 2008
Those who make the cut will be part of the foundations annual awards dinner to be held on December 9, 2008 at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York City. Official enshrinement will be in South Bend, Indiana in the summer of 2009. (Bucknuts.com)
Rock and roll hall of Fame inducts Madonna and others Mar 15, 2008
Justin Timberlake presented the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame statuette to Madonna on Monday night at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel ... Madonna entered the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in its 23rd annual induction ceremony, held Monday night at the Waldorf-Astoria and telecast live on VH1 Classic. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Three ex-Vols on HOF ballot Mar 15, 2008
The FBS Hall of Fame Class will be announced live on ESPNEWS at a press conference in New York City's prestigious Waldorf-Astoria on May 1 and inducted at The National Football Foundation's Annual Awards Dinner on Dec. 9, 2008, also at the Waldorf-Astoria. They will be officially enshrined at the Hall in South Bend, Ind. (InsideTennessee.com)
Madonna leads class into rock hall Mar 8, 2008
On Monday, Madge will come to the stage of the Waldorf-Astoria to accept enshrinement. Classmate John Mellencamp, who also churned out hit after hit in the 1980s, will join her. (The Advocate)
Mama Won't Screach Mar 7, 2008
Even better: Where will Madonna, her husband, two or three kids and various sycophants sit in the Waldorf Astoria ballroom. And who will pay for their tickets. (Fox News)
For Dave Clark Five, the accolades finally arrive Mar 7, 2008
The band, which stalled in the 2006 and 2007 semifinals, finally will be inducted Monday by longtime admirer Tom Hanks at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York. Drummer Dave Clark, guitarist Lenny Davidson and bassist Rick Huxley, survivors of the hit-making lineup intact from 1962 to 1970, will be honored alongside Madonna, John Mellencamp, Leonard Cohen and The Ventures. (USA Today -- Life)
Iggy Pop to perform Madonna tribute Mar 6, 2008
The rocker and his band The Stooges who opened for Madonna in Dublin, Ireland, on her Re-Invention Tour in 2004 is scheduled to perform at the ceremony in New York s Waldorf-Astoria Hotel before Justin Timberlake presents the Queen of Pop with her award. Other performances at the ceremony will include Damien Rice, in a tribute to Leonard Cohen, James Cotton for Little Walter and Patti LaBelle for Gamble and Huff. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
'Some Men' takes a spin through history Mar 6, 2008
The wedding setup makes it easy for McNally to dip into scenes from one character's life after another, starting with the reminiscences of one guest, Bernie, about his earlier visit to the Waldorf-Astoria. Now he's in the ballroom to see his friends get married; a few decades ago, he was furtively upstairs in a guestroom, a man married to a woman but sneaking off for a guilt-ridden rendezvous with a male escort. (Boston Globe)
Gamble & Huff get Hall of Fame honor Mar 6, 2008
The festivities happen at the famous Waldorf-Astoria in New York and you can be sure the party will begin over the weekend. The duo, who began writing together 45 years ago, created the Philadelphia sound, which included hits such as Love Train, Me and Mrs. Jones and Use Ta Be My Girl for artists like The O'Jay's, Patti LaBelle, Lou Rawls and Teddy Pendergrass. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Plans unveiled for Robinson Museum Mar 4, 2008
Coleman made the announcement with Foundation president and chief operating officer Della Britton Baeza at the annual Jackie Robinson Foundation Dinner in the Grand Ballroom of the Waldorf Astoria Hotel on Monday night. The dinner was first orchestrated by Rachel Robinson, Jackie's widow and the organization's founder, in 1973, the year after he died. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Amy Adams is surprised shes an It Girl Mar 4, 2008
That was evident the moment she strolled into the room at the Waldorf Astoria ... Dressed in a forest green smock over black trousers and six-inch black pumps, theres nothing about Adams that screams movie star when she enters a room at the Waldorf Astoria. (MSNBC -- News)
Global M&A, the latest victim of credit crunch Mar 3, 2008
Kravis, co-founder of Kohlberg Kravis Roberts described a ``golden age'' for private equity when he spoke to a gathering of executives at the Waldorf-Astoria hotel in New York on April 19, 2007 ... Kravis, co-founder of Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co., described a ``golden age'' for private equity when he spoke to a gathering of executives at the Waldorf-Astoria hotel in New York on April 19, 2007, two weeks after the First Data buyout was announced. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
M&A Plunge Presages Lean Year for Market Leaders Goldman, Morgan Stanley Mar 3, 2008
Kravis, co-founder of Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co., described a ``golden age'' for private equity when he spoke to a gathering of executives at the Waldorf-Astoria hotel in New York on April 19, 2007, two weeks after the First Data buyout was announced. What followed looked more like the Dark Ages. (Bloomberg)
Eurand CEO Gearoid Faherty Recognized by the Boomer Esiason Foundation Mar 3, 2008
You no longer need to remember symbols. Simply type in a company name or stock symbol for instant results. (Primezone Releases)
Me and Bill Buckley: A True Story Feb 28, 2008
He was also the emcee at FEE s 50th anniversary party at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in 1996, where I witnessed Margaret Thatcher upstage him -- a first. Then I became his friend when I was president of the Foundation for Economic Education (FEE) in 2001-02. (Human Events Online)
How To Protect Baby From Infection Feb 28, 2008
Richard Barter, Corporate Director of Strategic Sources, Hilton, signed a vender s contract with Coverplay to service its 2800 properties, among them, Hampton Inn, DoubleTree and Waldorf Astoria. Costa has met with Disney Cruise Lines and is shopping the product with Regency, Sears, K-Mart and other department stores. (Suite101.com)
Lou Reed to induct Leonard Cohen into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Feb 27, 2008
Cohen will be among those honoured March 10 at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in Manhattan. Other inductees include Madonna, John Mellencamp, the Dave Clark Five, the Ventures and Little Walter. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Timberlake, Reed, Joel To Induct Rock Hall Class Feb 27, 2008
Timberlake will induct Madonna, Reed will induct Leonard Cohen, Joel will induct John Mellencamp and Ben Harper will usher in Little Walter during the March 10 event at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel. In addition, Tom Hanks will induct the Dave Clark Five, Jerry Butler will induct Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff and John Fogerty will introduce the Ventures. (MediaWeek.com)
JT Will Induct Madonna Into Hall of Fame Feb 27, 2008
Madonna will be among those honored March 10 at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in Manhattan ... Madonna will be among those honored March 10 at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in Manhattan. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
