On April 22, the beating heart of Times Square transforms into something far greater than a crossroads of the world—it becomes a living, breathing celebration of the Earth itself. Earth & Water Day 2026 is not just an event; it’s a movement, a call to consciousness wrapped in music, unity, and purpose.

At the center of it all stands visionary producer Paul Sladkus, whose decades-long dedication to peace, sustainability, and global connection once again brings this powerful gathering to life. Through his leadership and the ongoing mission of Good News Corporation, Times Square is reimagined—not as a place of commerce, but as a sanctuary of awareness, creativity, and hope.

From 2 PM to 7 PM, the energy will surge through the streets as artists, activists, and visionaries take the stage in a free concert and exhibition designed to inspire action and reflection. This is not passive entertainment—it’s an immersive experience where music becomes a message and performance becomes purpose. The event honors environmental pioneers, future generations, and the urgent need to protect our planet’s most vital resources.

What makes Earth & Water Day so striking is its ability to blend spectacle with sincerity. Beneath the towering screens and electric chaos of Times Square, there is a rare stillness—a collective understanding that something meaningful is unfolding. Voices rise not just in song, but in solidarity, echoing themes of clean energy, peace, and responsibility to the Earth.

Sladkus has long believed in the power of unity through media and music, and this event stands as one of his most profound expressions of that vision. Year after year, he gathers diverse talents and global voices, creating a platform where awareness meets artistry and where inspiration becomes action.

In a world often overwhelmed by noise, Earth & Water Day cuts through with clarity. It reminds us that celebration and responsibility can coexist—and that even in the center of one of the busiest places on Earth, there is still space to pause, reflect, and reconnect with what truly matters.

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Dear Friends and Members,

We Hope You Are Well,

We need your participation in our research study. Please take 5 Minutes and go to:

https://forms.gle/1anfjLg9T1kFtbPf8

Join the many people, who care worldwide about Mother Earth, Health and Peace and already have completed the 5 minute very important research study.  

Here is an example of the research study for Earth Day, Health and Peace Research Study 2026. Here is the link once again. https://forms.gle/1anfjLg9T1kFtbPf8

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We are conducting a short 5-minute survey to be able to share the results at our Earth & Water Day Concert and Exhibition in Times Square on April 22, 2026. Your participation will help many to evaluate our environmental concerns and conditions on Mother Earth. PLEASE FILL THIS OUT BY APRIL 19, 2026. We Appreciate and so does Mother Earth and World Peace.

Peace & Love, Paul Sladkus,

Founder of Good News Corporation, est. 2002,

Producer of Earth and Peace Day Concert in Times Square.

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paul.sladkus1@gmail.com

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Environmental Awareness and Concern

Are you concerned about the world environment?

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 Are you concerned about the environmental conditions of your community within a radius of 20 miles? 

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Do you think that protecting Mother Earth is everyones responsibility?

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Environment and Personal Health

Do you think that the environment is affecting your health?

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Do you think that the foods you eat are affecting your health because of pollution?

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Do you drink the water in your community?

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Do you buy water because you think it is healthier for you? 

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Environment, Community, and Peace

Do you think that clean communities help to create peace?

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Do you think we can Pause The World for Peace?

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Climate and Environmental Change

Do you believe the oceans are rising more than ever?

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Do you have HOPE that our environmental concerns will be dealt with by humanity?

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Do you think that AI will help us with a cleaner environment?

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Values, Lifestyle, and Perception

When someone says the word Green, do you think of NATURE?

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Do you live a life of reducing, reusing, and recycling?

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Pause the World for Peace

Lastly, do you think that the website www.pausetheworldforpeace.org makes you feel good?

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Mother Earth, Health and Peace Research Study 2026

We Need you, and we appreciate you. 

Paul and Team

Ps here is the link to watch the 5-Hour Live Broadcast at 2 pm to 7pm on April 22 from Times Square. 

www.YouTube.com/GoodNewsBroadcast

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Originally, the Central Park Band Shell was created in New York, with hundreds of volunteers led by Susanna Basstarica and James Harding.  Paul Sladkus hosted and produced the event video.  However, in 2014, Paul and his nonprofit Good News Corporation brought the event to Times Square, Father Duffy Square.

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In a conversation as uplifting as his music, Randy Edelman graced the microphone of the Good News Podcast hosted by the brilliant Paul  Sladkus — delivering an episode that feels like a breath of fresh inspiration.

Recorded with warmth, wit, and heartfelt insight, Randy shared stories from his remarkable career as a composer — from writing unforgettable themes for beloved films to the deeper personal reflections that shape his art. With each answer, he radiated the same generosity and joy that have made his music resonate across generations.

Paul guided the dialogue with thoughtful curiosity, creating space for Randy to open up about the power of creativity, the bridges between emotion and melody, and the moments that define a life in music. The conversation was candid yet poetic, inviting listeners into a rare glimpse of the man behind the scores.

Listeners will find themselves smiling, nodding, and ultimately walking away with something rare: true Good News — a reminder of how beauty, perseverance, and heartfelt expression can uplift the world.

Whether you’re a longtime fan or discovering Randy’s genius for the first time, this episode is an inspiring journey — one that echoes long after the final note.

Tune in, turn up the volume, and let the good news play on.

Watch Randy Edelman on the Good News Podcast with Paul Sladkus here:

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There is something extraordinary about watching the world gather in the center of the world.

Every April 22, Earth Day transforms Times Square into a global green stage — a place where music, environmental awareness, and collective responsibility collide in the most powerful way. Under the leadership of producer and humanitarian Paul Sladkus, the flashing lights of Broadway become a beacon for sustainability, hope, and action.

Artists perform. Activists speak. Screens that usually sell products instead amplify purpose. In a place known for movement, Earth Day asks us to think about preservation — the air we breathe, the oceans we depend on, the planet we call home. It is celebration with conscience. Energy with intention.

And then, in September, something even more profound happens.

Pause for Peace.

Also orchestrated by Paul Sladkus in Times Square, this gathering shifts the frequency from environmental awareness to global unity. Inspired by the spirit of international peace initiatives, the event invites the world — quite literally — to stop for a moment. In the middle of honking taxis, tourist chatter, and digital billboards, thousands come together to breathe… reflect… and stand for harmony.

It is a rare and moving sight: Times Square in intentional stillness.

A symbolic heartbeat for humanity.

Music once again plays a central role — because music crosses borders faster than politics ever could. Performers lend their voices to messages of compassion, non-violence, and understanding. Peace ambassadors, community leaders, and artists stand shoulder to shoulder, reminding us that unity is not naïve — it is necessary.

Earth Day calls us to protect our planet.

Pause for Peace calls us to protect each other.

Together, these Times Square gatherings reflect Paul Sladkus’ belief that entertainment can be transformational. That stages can become platforms. That crowds can become communities.

In the very place where the world meets, he creates moments where the world listens.

And for a few luminous hours each year, Times Square doesn’t just shine.

It heals.

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