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Founder of PiercingMetal.com; a NYC based Music Journalist and blogger. Adventuring into the Metal Scene of the Big Apple nightly.
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Convention Update: Piercing Ken Is Approved Press for Discover Boating New York Boat Show 2026

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The Discover Boating New York Boat Show is ready to dock at the Javits Center for its annual show and I’m excited to share the news that “The Chronicles of Piercing Ken” has once again been approved as a member of the attending press for this years convention. See below…

“Hello, and thank you for pre-registering for media credentials for the Discover Boating® New York Boat Show®, in partnership with Progressive Insurance®. Details for onsite registration and credential pick up are below”: – The rest of the email is just instructions on where and when to pick up the credentials so I’ve omitted that.


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Convention Update: Piercing Ken Is Approved Press for Travel & Adventure Show 2026

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The Travel & Adventure Show for 2026 is closing in on New York City and will present its fourth annual convention at the Javits Center. Earlier today, I was confirmed to attend and am excited to share our approval notice for “The Chronicles of Piercing Ken” that is presented down below.

“We received your media registration for the New York Travel & Adventure Show taking place January 24-25 at the Jacob Javits Center. This email acts as your confirmation, upon arrival you can check-in at the “Press Check In” area and collect your credentials. Your credentials are valid for both Saturday and Sunday and you are welcome to bring a guest with you”.


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See It. Ride It. Experience It. The New York Auto Show Is Back for 2026

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The Press Release:
The New York International Auto Show opens in April with a refreshed, experience-first approach that invites visitors to do more than simply walk the show floor. Running April 3–12, 2026 at Manhattan’s Javits Convention Center, the 2026 event brings together the cars, culture and interactive attractions that have made the Show a New York tradition for more than 125 years.

Filling more than 850,000 square feet across four levels of the Javits Center, the New York Auto Show goes beyond cars on carpet. From outdoor ride experiences and indoor test tracks featuring electric, and plug-in hybrid vehicles to exotic supercars, high performance sports cars, custom builds and interactive family-friendly attractions, this year’s Auto Show is designed to surprise, entertain and engage visitors of every generation.
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Affordable Art Fair NYC Announces Spring 2026 Event

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The Press Release:
Affordable Art Fair New York City will return for its Spring 2026 edition from March 18–22, 2026, marking the fair’s largest Spring presentation to date and its debut Spring edition at the iconic Starrett-Lehigh Building in Chelsea.

As New York City’s leading destination for contemporary art under $12,000, the fair will bring together 90 galleries from around the world, showcasing thousands of contemporary artworks by emerging and established artists designed to welcome both first-time buyers and seasoned collectors.
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New York International Auto Show Announces Finalists for World Car Awards 2026

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The Press Release:
The countdown to the 2026 World Car Awards is underway with the unveiling of the Top Ten and Top Five finalists across six World Car Awards categories. The winners will be announced during the 2026 New York Auto Show press preview on Wednesday, April 1. The New York Auto Show will host the World Car Awards for the twenty-first time, celebrating the vehicles that best represent innovation, performance, design, and the future of mobility. Finalists were selected by a jury of 98 automotive journalists from 33 countries, voting by secret ballot based on extensive real-world evaluation conducted as part of their professional work.

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“We are proud to once again host this prestigious program in New York, where the industry’s top achievements will be celebrated on a truly international stage this April,” said Mark Schienberg, President of the New York Auto Show.
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