ADVISORY, Oct. 2, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
What: Lee Brian Schrager, Creator and Founder of the first annual Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival presented by Food & Wine and Travel+Leisure magazines, will preside over the Closing Bell. Joining Schrager in the Closing Bell ceremony will be celebrity chef Bobby Flay. Taking place Oct. 9-12, the Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival brings together culinary icons around the globe and America's favorite television chefs for a dazzling array of 95 star- studded events including wine and food tastings, demonstrations, seminars, book signings and even events for kids. The Festival will benefit Share our Strength and Food Bank for New York City. Food Bank for New York City and Share Our Strength will be joining Schrager and Flay at the Closing Bell ceremony. Where: NASDAQ MarketSite - 4 Times Square - 43rd & Broadway - Broadcast Studio When: Friday, October 3, 2008 at 3:45 - 4:00 p.m. ET Contacts: Robin Insley Robin Insley Associates (212) 849 8256 robin@robininsleyassociates.com Kai Mathey (212)849-8258 kai@robininsleyassociates.com NASDAQ MarketSite: Robert Madden 646.441.5045 Robert.Madden@NASDAQOMX.com
Feed Information:
The Closing Bell is available from 3:50 p.m. to 4:05 p.m. on AMC-3/C-3 (ul 5985V; dl 3760H) The feed can also be found on Ascent fiber 1623. If you have any questions, please contact Robert Madden at (646) 441-5045.
Radio Feed:
An audio transmission of the Closing Bell is also available from 3:50 p.m. to 4:05 p.m. on uplink IA6 C band / transponder 24, downlink frequency 4180 horizontal. The feed can be found on Ascent fiber 1623 as well.
Webcast:
A live Webcast of the NASDAQ Closing Bell will be available at: http://www.nasdaq.com/about/marketsitetowervideo.asx
Photos:
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