StarNYC, Inc. announces the launch of MKTpodcast, built for client Planet Central. Planet Central, is a creative Full Service Agency, who makes innovative use of different media, ranging from guerilla marketing using loose change, to the latest Internet medium, podcasting. Planet Central aims to publish the periodic podcast to educate their clients and potential clients about this new media.

StarNYC delivered customized technology, based on our EventMail platform, providing Planet Central with a streamlined, yet turbocharged podcast site, that gives end users many different ways in which they can view and subscribe to MKTpodcast content, including direct, one-click iTunes linking that delivers audio .mp3s and video directly to peoples’ iPods. Among other methods of subscribing, include newsreader RSS 2.0 feeds, ATOM feeds, “Add to Google”, “Add to my Yahoo” and “Add to newsgator”.

www.mktpodcast.com

http://www.safespacenyc.com/store

StarNYC, Inc. announces today, the launch of our latest technology design, the Safe Space Store on behalf of non-profit client Safe Space, to sell tickets online for the Safe Space Spring Benefit 2006 to be held on May 15th at B.B. Kings, 237 42nd Street, New York City, NY.

The Safe Space store also provides the ability to give secure online donations with full invoice documentation automatically e-mailed to the donor. Additionally, the Gift Donation feature is designed to allow people to donate honor gifts or occasion gifts in the name of a third party.

ABOUT SAFE SPACE NYC:

Safe Space`s history spans 86 years of innovative services for children and families. Safe Space works with 20,000 of New York City’s most at-risk youth and families to:

prevent foster care placement
build strong families
promote self-sufficiency Safe Space Programs
Child Abuse Prevention
Adolescent Services
Community Services
Mental Health Services
School/Community Collaborations
Creative and Performing Arts
Employment and Training
Parenting classes

CONTACT:
Jessica Taback
Safe Space
212.226.3536 x232
jtaback@safespaceNYC.org

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Star of Broadway’s “Jersey Boys” and Hip-Hop Phenom Remy Ma
to Highlight Annual Safe Space Gala Spring Benefit will also Feature Performers from the Safe Space Arts Academy

New York, May 3, 2006 – Safe Space, a local non-profit organization that works to strengthen families and empower youth, is excited to announce its annual Spring Benefit: “Lights, Camera, Action: A Night Where Stars Shine.” The event, to showcase the talents of youth in the Safe Space Arts Academy, will take place at BB King Blues Club in Times Square on May 15th.

Hosted by the Safe Space Board of Directors and event committee, the high-energy benefit will support many Safe Space programs including the Arts Academy, High Risk Drop-In Center and Community Health Services.

“A Night Where Stars Shine” will feature a variety of performers, including John Lloyd Young, revered star of the hit Broadway musical “Jersey Boys”, and hip-hop artist Remy Ma. Hot 97 DJ, Fatman Scoop will host the show. The evening will culminate with lively performances by talented young stars from the Arts Academy.

“The Spring Benefit is a wonderful opportunity for our many supporters to experience the amazing talents of the youth in our Arts Academy,” said Lilliam Barrios-Paoli, CEO of Safe Space. “We’re all looking forward to this wonderful show and the performances of our talented kids, who have worked long and hard on them.”

This year, Safe Space is honoring three exceptional community members for their dedication to the organization and its benefactors: Outstanding Corporation – NYMEX Charitable Foundation; Outstanding Foundation – Starr Foundation; and Outstanding Individual – Jeanne B. Mullgrav, Commissioner of the Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD).

“It is wonderful to see the many supporters of Safe Space come together for one special night. The exuberance of the performers is contagious and it’s the best expression of everything that Safe Space is able to give to kids,” said Wendy Rowden, Safe Space Board Chair. “Their accomplishments becomes our accomplishments and we all come away energized to tackle the challenges that lie ahead.”

Sponsorships and ticket sales from this event will enable Safe Space to continue offering unique and innovative services that are consistent and appropriate for the ever-changing needs of the youth and families. The goal is to raise $100,000 to support Safe Space services. Several corporations and foundations are lending tremendous support to the event and Safe Space, including NYMEX Charitable Foundation, Capalino + Company, Cushman & Wakefield, Proskauer Rose, LLP, The Rockefeller Group and TJX Companies. Sponsorships help to underwrite the cost of the event and support Safe Space programming.

About Safe Space
For more than 86 years, Safe Space has been working with the city’s most at-risk youth and families to prevent foster care placement, build strong families and promote self-sufficiency. Safe Space provides holistic services that are consistent and appropriate for the ever-changing needs of the people who depend on them. This includes counseling for individuals and families that are at-risk of foster care placement, have been victims of abuse and those affected by HIV/AIDS. Safe Space offers resources to parents and collaborates with public schools to help children who have severe emotional and/or behavioral problems, and also provides a stable home and support services for formerly homeless youth who are HIV positive and have a history of substance abuse.

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