Amidst a clear blue Manhattan sky and the dazzling billboards blanketing the iconic Duffy Square often called the Crossroads of the World, the Good News Corporation in partnership with Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine presented “A Moment of Silence for Peace” at noon in Time Square on the 40th anniversary of the International Day of Peace on September 21, 2024 and a Kick -Off to Climate Weeks with AY Young’s Music for Impact Concert and a 5 hour “Pause The World For Peace” Live and globally streamed spectacular. The day’s festivities were produced by Paul Sladkus, host on stage and OMMM

The event not only featured world Peace leaders, international talent, world acclaimed meditation moderators, virtual messages of peace from Ringo Starr, who opened the broadcast asking for a moment of silence and cease-fire, Michael Douglas, Leonardo DiCaprio, Shakira, Dr. Jane Goodall, Tony Orlando, and Stevie Wonder, but it also showcased the largest Peace Friendship Tree ever in Times Square. The tree stood at 10 feet high and 26 feet wide and what’s the watched for five years from craftsman in the US and China. The tree was created by the American Oriental Arts Foundation and contains nearly 30,000 steel pieces. Surrounding the tree were international models from all over the globe.

On September 21, 1984 the United Nations and 193 other countries unanimously agreed to christen this day International Peace Day. McKinsey Co. states that there are 1.6 billion people worldwide who are aware of peace. Peace Day and climate week represents everyone including our planet and everyone on it. The Good News Corporation (a 501 C3) and OMMM produced at 22nd annual concert this year in celebration of the hope of World Peace.

The broadcast and live show began with a Drum Circle followed at Noon with Ringo Starr’s virtual moment of silence and a dramatic plea for World Peace and cease-fire. This was the commemorated by an introduction and welcome by Reverend Paul Sladkus, All Faiths and Spiritual leader. A message from City Hall followed and then Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine spoke. FOWPAL followed with host Judy Lee for the Bell ringing ceremony which included dancing and singing and the ringing of the Bell by Mark Levine (which has been rung by 556 Presidents and dignitaries in over 147 countries). Commission Jess Dannhauser from Children’s Services then spoke followed by a speech from PEP real estate owner and philanthropist John Pasquale.

The entertainment opened with multi-award winning songwriter and film score composer Randy Edelman (My Cousin Vinny, Last of the Mohicans, Ghostbusters ll), after being introduced by 3 members of The King Unity Project ages 7, 8, and 9. King Moore, Royal Rose and Lake Anthony wound up doing an a cappella impromptu version of the iconic Jackie DeShannon song “Put A Little Love in Your Heart.” Then Randy killed it with “A Thanksgiving Prayer”,a song dedicated to the hope of Peace across the sea.

After Randy’s performance OMMM took the lead with Ambassadors Yogini Jaima and Yogi Cam. The event featured a powerful meditation, led by master meditators and global spiritual leaders. A ceremonial drum circle and the creation of a symbolic sand mandala then took place. The segment of the show also included inspiring musical performances by artist including Snatam Kaur, Mandy Mayhem, DJ Keith Shocklee, the founder of Public Enemy, Lama Tashi Norbu and AY Young. There were also speeches about the sustainability movement including Sister Jena. In celebration of climate week AY Young performed his Music for Impact Concert alongside influencer Anushka Sen who has 39 million followers on Instagram.

The Devine Feminine portion of the show was hosted by Lorraine Silvetz, founder of the Global Stress Initiative foundation. It included performances by 96 year old Sylvia Golden who did it “Her Way”, the introduction of the Friendship Tree and the American Arts Foundation and Alice Liu by GAO Wei Wei and Jeanne Yi. Other features were 15 year old Céline Rong playing the Chinese Pipa, the Indiggo Twins, Katya Grineva on piano, the beautiful Quinn Lemley singing “Don’t Rain on my Parade” and award winning singer/songwriter house music’s own Irene Michaels singing her hit “I Like Rain.”

Woodstock Forever 55th Anniversary was then celebrated by hosting and a performance by Grammy winner Jilly Yeah. Next up The King Unity Project performed Ms. DeShannon’s “Put A Little Live in Your Heart” once again followed by Heidi Little, Hawaiian Lyon Rowland & the All-Star RaggaSouljahBand, Earthman Lanny, (Shree Candra), Al Smith/Rick Ulfick and African Legend Solo Beats (Ft. Christine Marie). Then the nostalgic band including John Gitano, Neal Lazar, Nelson Montana, Adrienne Dugger, Patty Jarman, Bill Gulino, and John McCann performed their YouTube smash “The Eyes of 1969.” Last was Peace Parrots, Hugg-a-Planets, Peace, Lights& Russell Daisy.

The closing act was by Award Winning International classical cross-over pop star Giorgia Fumanti singing newa touching rendition of “Hallelujah” followed by the Grande Finale of the entire cast coming on stage and another moment of silence. The day was filled with Love and Peace with good spiritual vibrations, inspiration and hope….

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Pause the World for Peace at Noon Worldwide Celebrating the Int. Day of Peace 9/21/24 & Times Square

Good News Corporation in partnership with Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine, presents:  A Moment of Silence for Peace in Times Square at Noon on the 40^th Anniversary of the International Day of Peace on September 21, 2024, & Kick Off Climate Week with AY Young’s Music for Impact Concert

New York, NY: For Immediate Release: As of September 18 2024, SUBJECT TO CHANGE

 What:  Join the Peace and Climate Week Movement and 5-Hour LIVE CLEAN ENERGY CONCERT on www.youtube.com/goodnewsbroadcast, www.pausetheworldforpeace.org,  www.facebook.com/unify,  www.unite4peace.org  and in person at Father Duffy Square in Times Square, NY on September 21, 2024, at 12 noon Worldwide.  Listen to UN Peace Messenger Ringo Starr Virtually requesting ALL to create a Moment/Minute of Silence, Cease Fire, and Acts of Peace in honor of the UN International Day of Peace, est. 1984, to see or download our PSA go to: https://pausetheworldforpeace.org/2024/09/12/peace-day-psa-2024/

The largest Peace Friendship Tree Art Piece, by the American Oriental Arts Foundation, ever in Times Square will be seen: 29,275 Steel Pieces, 26.3 ft. wide. 10 Ft. High, 14 Ft. Depth, 271 craftsmen forged for 5 years from USA & China. International Models Surround the Peace Tree. To see the Peace Tree:  bit.ly/3Zn5N8a

THE PEACE FRIENDSHIP TREE, ALL THOSE ON STAGE & SCREEN REPRESENT: WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER FOR PEACE, LOVE & MOTHER EARTH

WHY:  193 Countries in the United Nations unanimously agreed to create September 21 as the International Day of Peace, est. 1984, this year we celebrate the 40^th Anniversary. McKinsey Co. states that there are 1.6 Billion People worldwide who are aware of Peace. Peace Day and Climate Week represent EVERYONE, including our beloved plants and animal kingdoms.

 WHO: Good News Corporation, a 501 C3, est. 2002, along with OMMM is producing their 22^nd Annual Concert in Father Duffy Park, in Times Square NY.  The 5-Hour LIVE CLEAN ENERGY  BROADCAST is in Partnership with Manhattan Borough President (BP) Mark Levine, a true believer in Peace and Mother Earth. Featured will be Virtual Messages from other UN Peace Messengers, Dr. Jane Goodall, Michael Douglas, Leonardo DiCaprio, Stevie Wonder and UNICEF Ambassador Shakira.

 SEGMENT ONE – Opening, Meditation and Moment of Silence

11:00 am Drum Circle

1145: am Drum Circle LIVE BROADCAST BEGINS…

12 noon Ringo   Minute of Silence in Times Square and the World

12:01 Michael Douglas Peace Messenger Virtual

12:02  Reverend Paul Sladkus, All Faiths & Spiritual Welcomes All, Message from City Hall and Faith Based Community, shares what todays show is all about and introduces Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine, speaks  who partners with nonprofit Good News Corporation

12: 08 pm Judy Lee Hosts  Welcomes and Rings the Bell  on stage BP Levine, performing song and dancing

12:08 pm FOWPAL BELL RINGING CEREMON with Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine,  Rung by over 556 Presidents, Dignitaries over 147 Countries

12″11 Commissionaire Jess Dannhauser Administration for Children’s Services, all 26 locations will observe the 12 noon Moment of Silence

12:20 ,SoHo Johnny, talks about business and art expression for Peace   Lagrant 4 12: 13pm 7 Year old rings the Bell and introduces Randy Edelman

12:21King Moore Unity Project, 7, 8, 11-Year-old Lake, King, & Royal Rose, introduce Randy Edelman

12: 23 Randy Edelman Composer of over 100 award-winning movies sings Thanksgiving Song

SEGMENT TWO OMMM

12:30 PM  OMMM Segment  Moderators, OMMM Ambassadors Yogini Jaima and Yogi Cam. The event will feature a powerful meditation led by master meditators and global spiritual leaders, a ceremonial drum circle, and the creation of a symbolic sand mandala. The day will also include inspiring musical performances by artists such as Snatam Kaur, Mandy Mayhem with DJ and Founder of Public Enemy Keith Shocklee, , Lama Tashi Norbu, AY Young, and others, alongside speeches from influential voices in the peace and sustainability movement including Sister Jena and Yogini Jaima. Dr. Jane Goodall Virtual Message

SEGMENT THREE   Mother Earth

2:00 PM Climate Week AY Young Music for Impact Concert,  the only American UN 17 Sustainable Goals Leaders, along with Anushka Sen (39 Million Followers on Instagram) debuting their song Graduation (Goal 4), and many other climate activists to kick off NYC Climate Week.   

SEGMENT FOUR –   

3:15 PM Woodstock Forever: Peace, Love & HOPE Movie Bumper

 3:17 PM Paul introduces Woodstock Forever: Peace, Love & HOPE Movie, Paul Sladkus, on Sax performing America, encourage people to VOTE & USA PEACE CABINET POSITION TBD Tamara Lang, Artie Kornfeld  Tony Orlando Virtual Message

3:21  PM Woodstock Forever 55^th Anniversary Segment, JillyYeah Grammy Winning Rising Star, Leonardo DiCaprio Virtual Message

 3:44 PM King Moore Unity Project, 7, 8, 11-Year-old Lake, King, & Royal Rose, sing Put a Little Love in Your Heart,

 3:48 PM Heidi Little to Perform, Hawaiian Lyon Rowland & the All-star RaggaSouljahBand, Earthman Lanny, Shree Chandra), Al Smith/Rick Ulfick,

4:08 PM African Legend Solo Beats (Featuring Christine Marie)

4:12 PM The American Relics.

416 Peace Parrots, Hugg-a-Planets, Peace Lights, & Russell Daisy Happy People, Happy Planet,.

SEGMENT FIVE – DEVINE FEMININE

4:20 PM Bumper Shakira Virtual Sing Imagine

 4:21 PM Devine Feminine Segment – Hosted by Lorraine Silvetz

4:22PM 93-Year-old entertainer Sylvia Golden finally sings on Broadway, with daughter and grandaughter

4:26 PM Gao Wei Wei, reknowed TV Producer/Host and Jeannie Yi Media Producer and Business Consultant introduce Peace Friendship Tree featuring The American Arts Foundation,

4:27 PM American Arts Foundation Peace Tree Alice Liu, 15 Year-Old Celine Rong performing on the Chinese Pipa, and International Models.

 4:33 PM Host: Lorraine Silvetz –

4:38 PM   Irene Michaels Renowned Award Winning,

4:42 PM  Indiggo Twins,

4:46 PM Katya Grineva – Piano

 4:51 PM Georgia Fumanti, World Renowned Crossover Singer Closes the Broadcast.

 4:59 PM – 5 PM Closing Segment –   Join the whole cast for another Moment of Silence – followed by Stevie Wonder’s Virtual Message

HOW:  A group of concerned leaders produces this broadcast:   Good News Corporation, a nonprofit in Partnership with Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine, Producers Good News Corporation & OMMM, and Associate Producers, AY Young, the American Oriental Arts Foundation, and Heidi Little. A donation will be made to Lagrant Foundation for their DEI work and Consumer Technology Association (Part of CES) for their CSR outreach. Catering by Playa Betty Restaurant, Water by Splendid.   A Special Pause The World for Peace NFT, has been created, with proceeds going to the nonprofit Good News Corporation to further their Peace Mission for $15.18 or more, show your LOVE https://www.crossmint.com/collections/pause-the-world-for-peace/drop  IN PEACE.

Contact: Eileen Shapiro, World Star PR, rockstarjournalist33@gmail.com 631-506-6600

Paul Sladkus, Good News Corporation, paul.sladkus1@gmail.com 212 647 1212

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It’s SHOW TIME AT TIMES SQUARE, JOIN US 9/21 OR ONLINE: Here is our latest press release. We hope to see you in Times Square or at www.pausetheworldforpeace.org to watch the live show… All details and other broadcasters are in the release. Very Exciting for Peace and Mother Earth. 

Pause the World for Peace at Noon Worldwide Celebrating the Int. Day of Peace 9/21/24 & Times Square

Good News Corporation in partnership with Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine, presents:  A Moment of Silence for Peace in Times Square at Noon on the 40^th Anniversary of the International Day of Peace on September 21, 2024, & Kick Off Climate Week with AY Young’s Music for Impact Concert

New York, NY: For Immediate Release: As of September 12, 2024, SUBJECT TO CHANGE

What: Join the Peace and Climate Week Movement and 5-Hour LIVE CLEAN ENERGY CONCERT on www.youtube.com/goodnewsbroadcast, www.pausetheworldforpeace.org, www.facebook.com/unify,  www.unite4peace.org  and in person at Father Duffy Square in Times Square, NY on September 21, 2024, at 12 noon Worldwide. Listen to UN Peace Messenger Ringo Starr Virtually requesting ALL to create a Moment/Minute of Silence, Cease Fire, and Acts of Peace in honor of the UN International Day of Peace, est. 1984, to see or download our PSA go to: https://pausetheworldforpeace.org/2024/09/12/peace-day-psa-2024/

The largest Peace Friendship Tree Art Piece, by the American Oriental Arts Foundation, ever in Times Square will be seen: 29,275 Steel Pieces, 26.3 ft. wide. 10 Ft. High, 14 Ft. Depth, 271 craftsmen forged for 5 years from USA & China. International Models Surround the Peace Tree. To see the Peace Tree: https://pausetheworldforpeace.org/2024/08/16/the-american-oriental-art-foundation/ 

THE PEACE FRIENDSHIP TREE, ALL THOSE ON STAGE & SCREEN REPRESENT: WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER FOR PEACE, LOVE & MOTHER EARTH

WHY: 193 Countries in the United Nations unanimously agreed to create September 21 as the International Day of Peace, est. 1984, this year we celebrate the 40^th Anniversary. McKinsey Co. states that there are 1.6 Billion People worldwide who are aware of Peace. Peace Day and Climate Week represent EVERYONE, including our beloved plants and animal kingdoms.

 WHO: Good News Corporation, a 501 C3, est. 2002, along with OMMM is producing their 22^nd Annual Concert in Father Duffy Park, in Times Square NY. The 5-Hour LIVE CLEAN ENERGY BROADCAST is in Partnership with Manhattan Borough President (BP) Mark Levine, a true believer in Peace and Mother Earth. Featured will be Virtual Messages from other UN Peace Messengers, Dr. Jane Goodall, Michael Douglas, Leonardo DiCaprio, Stevie Wonder and UNICEF Ambassador Shakira.

SEGMENT ONE – Opening, Meditation and Moment of Silence

OPENING TO BE DETERMINED

11:45 am LIVE BROADCAST – Drum Circle on stage, announce show

1158 am Silence everywhere

12 noon Ringo Starr requests Moment/Minute of Silence Virtual Video

12:00:30 Michael Douglas Introduces the show Virtual Video

12:01 Bishop Claudio, NYC Faith-Based Prayer

12:02 Reverend Paul Sladkus Introduces the show and then Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine who welcomes everyone

12:06 pm FOWPAL BELL RINGING CEREMONY – Judy to host

Dance Angel’s Children from Heaven

12: 10 pm Ringing of the Bell by Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine and FOWPAL Ceremony Sing Prayer for Peace Song

12:21 Paul introduces Commissionaire Jess Dannhauser

12:22 Commissionaire Jess Administration of Children Services ACS/kids say hello,

12:25:45 pm Paul Introduces Soho Johnny talks about worldwide Corporate and Personal Social Responsibility CSR for businesses and individuals & and art expression 12:25:45 King Moore Unity Project, 7, 8, 11-Year-old Lake, King, & Royal Rose, introduce Randy Edelman

12: 26 Randy Edelman Composer of over 100 award-winning movies sings Thanksgiving Song

SEGMENT TWO OMMM

12:30 PM OMMM Segment Moderators, OMMM Ambassadors Yogini Jaima and Yogi Cam. The event will feature a powerful meditation led by master meditators and global spiritual leaders, a ceremonial drum circle, and the creation of a symbolic sand mandala. The day will also include inspiring musical performances by artists such as Snatam Kaur, Mandy Mayhem, Lama Tashi Norbu, AY Young, and others, alongside speeches from influential voices in the peace and sustainability movement including Sister Jena and Yogini Jaima. Dr. Jane Goodall Virtual Message

SEGMENT THREE  Mother Earth

2:00 PM Climate Week AY Young Music for Impact Concert, the only American UN 17 Sustainable Goals Leaders, along with Anushka Sen (39 Million Followers on Instagram) debuting their song Graduation (Goal 4), and many other climate activists to kick off NYC Climate Week.

SEGMENT FOUR –  

3:15 PM Woodstock Forever: Peace, Love & HOPE Movie Bumper

 3:17 PM Paul introduces Woodstock Forever: Peace, Love & HOPE Movie, Paul Sladkus, on Sax performing America, Marianne Williamson encourage people to VOTE & USA PEACE CABINET POSITION TBD Tamara Lang, Artie Kornfeld Tony Orlando Virtual Message

3:21 PM Woodstock Forever 55^th Anniversary Segment, JillyYeah Grammy Winning Rising Star, Leonardo DiCaprio Virtual Message

3:44 PM King Moore Unity Project, 7, 8, 11-Year-old Lake, King, & Royal Rose, sing Put a Little Love in Your Heart,

3:48 PM Heidi Little to Perform, Hawaiian Lyon Rowland & the All-star RaggaSouljahBand, Earthman Lanny, Shree Chandra), Al Smith/Rick Ulfick,

4:08 PM African Legend Solo Beats (Featuring Christine Marie)

4:12 PM The American Relics.

416 Peace Parrots, Hugg-a-Planets, Peace Lights, & Russell Daisy Happy People, Happy Planet,.

SEGMENT FIVE – DEVINE FEMININE

4:20 PM Bumper Shakira Virtual Sing Imagine

4:21 PM Devine Feminine Segment – Hosted by Lorraine Silvetz

4:22PM 93-Year-old entertainer Sylvia Golden finally sings on Broadway,

4:26 PM Gao Wei Wei, and Jeannie Yi introduce Peace Friendship Tree featuring The American Arts Foundation,

4:27 PM American Arts Foundation Peace Tree Alice Liu, 15 Year-Old Celine Rong performing on the Chinese Pipa, and International Models.

4:33 PM Host: Lorraine Silvetz –

4:38 PM  Irene Michaels Renowned Award Winning,

4:42 PM Indiggo Twins,

4:46 PM Katya Grineva – Piano

4:47 PM Georgia Fumanti, World Renowned Crossover Singer Closes the Broadcast.

4:59 PM – 5 PM Closing Segment –  Join the whole cast for another Moment of Silence – followed by Stevie Wonder’s Virtual Message

HOW: A group of concerned leaders produces this broadcast:  Good News Corporation, a nonprofit in Partnership with Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine, Producers Good News Corporation & OMMM, and Associate Producers, AY Young, the American Oriental Arts Foundation, and Heidi Little. A donation will be made to Lagrant Foundation for their DEI work and Consumer Technology Association (Part of CES) for their CSR outreach. Catering by Playa Betty Restaurant, Water by Splendid.  A Special Pause The World for Peace NFT, has been created, with proceeds going to the nonprofit Good News Corporation to further their Peace Mission for $15.18 or more, show your LOVE https://www.crossmint.com/collections/pause-the-world-for-peace/drop IN PEACE.

Contact: Eileen Shapiro, World Star PR, rockstarjournalist33@gmail.com 631-506-6600

Paul Sladkus, Good News Corporation, paul.sladkus1@gmail.com 212 647 1212

We still need donations for everything else that it takes to create this major event in Times Square. We thank our partner, Manhattan Borough President, Mark Levine, and our co-producers OMMM. So many more to thank, so please go to www.pausetheworldforpeace.org to see the latest and greatest, heha!

We LOVE YOU, in the name of Peace and Mother Earth…let’s celebrate on September 21, 2024, and every moment after noon should be PEACEFUL.  www.peacedayparty.org is our dream, the whole world having a PEACEFUL PARTY….

WE WILL DO IT WITH YOUR PARTICIPATION. THANK YOU.

Please support our nonprofit, 501 C 3, Good News Corporation at https://goodnewsplanet.com/peacedayparty/peace-day-donations/

LET’S GROW TOGETHER. GOOD NEWS MOTTO: “All we are is what we are with each other.” Zeal 

With Respect. Love and May Peace Prevail on Earth,  For Information Contact: 

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Founder, Good News Corporation 501 C 3 212 647 1212 paul.sladkus1@gmail.com  and our Good News and Peace Worldwide Team who make our Peace Day 9/21 happen.

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Lawrence Peter “Yogi” Berra (born May 12, 1925) is a former American Major League Baseball catcher, outfielder, and manager. He played almost his entire 19-year baseball career (1946–1965) for the New York Yankees. Berra is one of only four players to be named the Most Valuable Player of the American League three times and is one of seven managers to lead both American and National League teams to the World Series. As a player, coach, or manager, Berra appeared in 21 World Series. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1972.

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