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New York Post
04-07-2025
- General
- New York Post
Mexican navy ship that slammed into Brooklyn Bridge may return to New York next year
The doomed Mexican tall ship that slammed into the Brooklyn Bridge in May is hoping to make a 'triumphant return' to New York next year to join the record-breaking flotilla slated to storm the harbor, The Post has learned. The Cuauhtémoc is slated to be one of the 30 Class A International Tall Ships to parade through the Harbor as part of the US's semiquincentennial birthday — as long as the ship's three ornate masts can be repaired. The masts were destroyed in the tragic accident in spring that claimed the lives of two young mariners and left 19 other people injured. Advertisement The Mexican Navy now has exactly one year to restore the Cuauhtémoc to its glory and join what will be the largest flotilla to ever sail through the port of New York and New Jersey. 5 The Cuauhtémoc is undergoing repairs for the damages it sustained after striking the Brooklyn Bridge. AP 'We see it as a kind of triumphant return,' Chris O'Brien, the president of Sail4th 250, the organizer for next year's blockbuster event, told The Post. Advertisement 'They're going to be executing their repairs and so the invitation is still open for them to join us.' When asked if the Mexican Navy has indicated whether it plans to return, O'Brien said: 'I can't speculate there, but we are maintaining positive lines of communication.' The Mexican Navy is in the midst of repairing the damage, which was mostly sustained on the Cuauhtémoc's three masts that were severed when they smacked into the Brooklyn Bridge, a spokesperson for the National Transportation Safety Board told The Post. 5 The cause of the collision is still under investigation. Xinhua/Shutterstock Advertisement The extent of the repairs needed was not immediately clear. The damage to the 147-foot-tall training vessel is expected to exceed $500,000. The NTSB is still investigating the cause of the collision, which could take at least a year, or as long as two, a spokesperson told The Post. A preliminary report released Monday revealed that the vessel was inexplicably sailing backwards — and picked up speed — before the fatal collision. 5 Two cadets who were manning the masts were killed during the crash. James Keivom Advertisement 5 The damage to the ship is expected to exceed $500,000. James Keivom It did not answer what caused the 'major marine casualty,' including why the docking pilot's orders to stop the vessel didn't have any effect. At the time, dozens of cadets were 'manning the masts,' meaning they were standing on and strapped to the ship's three masts — a universal sign of respect every time a ship enters and leaves a port. Two crew members who were on the masts plummeted to the ship's deck during the collision and were later pronounced dead at local hospitals. Should the repairs be completed in time, the ship will take part in the six-day, once-in-a-lifetime event slated for July 3 to 8 next year to celebrate America's 250th birthday. 5 The NTSB investigation could take at least a year. Leonardo Munoz The flotilla of 30 international tall ships and 40 gray hull vessels will be the highlight of the festival, fittingly taking place on July 4. Advertisement The ships, each a military training vessel from another country, will ceremoniously voyage into the harbor from beneath the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge before landing in ports on Staten Island, in Brooklyn and Manhattan. A 'senior government official' will be aboard the incredible parade — but planners wouldn't budge on naming the guest of honor.
New York Post
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Sail4th 250 kicks off — here's what's in store for America's 2026 semiquincentennial bash in NYC
New York is celebrating America's 250th birthday all year long. Sail4th 250 organizers officially launched the blockbuster celebration on Wednesday — offering New Yorkers a glimpse of what's to come for America's 2026 semiquincentennial party. The six-day, once-in-a-lifetime event will feature more than 30 tall ships from international militaries, a spectacular Blue Angels flight show, displays of rare historical documents and more — and is expected to generate a record-breaking $2.85 billion revenue windfall for the Big Apple. Advertisement 5 More than 30 international tall ships will sail into the New York Harbor for next year's celebration. Photo Courtesy of OpSail 2000 'We're bringing the world's greatest fleet of tall ships to the port of New York and New Jersey as we celebrate America's 250th birthday,' Chris O'Brien, president of Sail4th 250, announced at a press conference aboard the iconic World War II-era Intrepid aircraft carrier. 'I like to call this beautiful harbor — and there's no harbor like it — America's home port. On July 4, 2026, this port will serve as the world's home port as we bring so many nations together to mark this milestone of America's 250th.' Advertisement Sail4th event will span July 3 through 8 across the Big Apple, with each day packed to the brim with events, tours, shows and more that center on the historic milestone. The most impressive display will fittingly take place on July 4, and will involve an impressive flotilla of at least 30 Class A Tall Ships and 40 gray hull vessels — making for the largest parade of vessels to ever sail into the Port of New York and New Jersey. 5 'On July 4th, 2026, this port will serve as the world's home port,' Sail4th 250 President Chris O'Brien said at a press conference Wednesday. Robert Miller The ships, each a military training vessel from another country, will ceremoniously voyage into the harbor from beneath the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge before landing in ports on Staten Island, in Brooklyn and Manhattan. Advertisement A 'senior government official' will be aboard the incredible parade — but planners wouldn't budge on naming the guest of honor. 'The vision to bring tall ships from across the globe to New York in 2026 is not only a powerful tribute to the city's maritime heritage, but a profound symbol of international friendship, unity and shared values,' explained Ken Fisher, the co-chairman of the Intrepid Museum. 5 The flotilla will mark the largest ever sail into the Port of New York and New Jersey — even more than sailed during a similar event in 1976. Photo Courtesy of OpSail 2000 The ships will open their doors to the public in the following days, allowing visitors to explore the decks and meet with military cadets from around the world. Advertisement The tall ships won't be the only impressive vessels on display — Cunard's Queen Mary 2, the world's only ocean liner, will be docked in the Harbor for the occasion. There will be plenty of shows in the sky as well, including the Navy's Blue Angels, which are moving their annual free shows from the shores of Jones Beach on Long Island to the Big Apple for the big birthday bash. 5 A color guard salutes aboard the Intrepid. Robert Miller Museum officials will also have hundreds of rare, historical documents on display, including 18th-century copies of the Declaration of Independence, Martin Luther King Jr.'s 'I Have a Dream' speech and more. But the party isn't just about the past. On July 6, the city is throwing a 'Homecoming of Heroes' ticker-tape parade in honor of post-9/11 combat veterans and first responders. Sail4th week will also coincide with the New York/New Jersey-hosted 2026 FIFA World Cup and Fleet Week, which was moved from its traditional Memorial Day Weekend slot for the momentous occasion. 5 'The vision to bring tall ships from across the globe to New York in 2026 is not only a powerful tribute to the city's maritime heritage, but a profound symbol of international friendship, unity and shared values,' explained Ken Fisher, co-chairman of the Intrepid Museum. Robert Miller The overwhelming celebrations are expected to draw in more than 8 million visitors to the Big Apple — and generate a record-breaking $2.85 billion in economic activity. Advertisement 'We are excited that once again, New York City will be on the world stage, providing a platform for unforgettable events that reinforce New York City as the anchor of America's 250 celebration across the country,' said Julie Coker, president and CEO of the city's Tourism + Conventions. The Post is one of the bash's sponsors.
Irish Independent
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Cry Before Dawn return with first major release in 36 years
Exclusive | Irish band's six-track EP includes limited edition 'Wexford' vinyl version The 'Best Irish Group' of 1989 are turning back the clock with their first major release of new material in almost four decades. In a nod to their Wexford roots, Cry Before Dawn's milestone release will include a collectors' limited edition purple and gold 12-inch vinyl record, available to pre-order from Friday. The band's first new recordings in over a decade were produced by Grammy nominated Chris O'Brien and Graham Murphy at The Production Suite in Dublin. New single Open Water – out on June 4 – is hallmark CBD, guitar-driven pop-rock with a distinctly Irish flavour, soaring chorus and the unmistakable crystal clear vocals of charismatic frontman Brendan Wade. An extended six-track Open Water EP or mini-album released Friday, August 1, but on pre-order from this week, will include brand new tracks Peace and Freedom, When It All Breaks Down, Learning How To Fly and Open Water as well as a reworking of 2011 comeback single Is This What You're Waiting For and a special live recording of fan favourite Victorians. The mini-album will be available on CD and on vinyl as well as download. Fans who order the record in the pre-sale will nab a special bonus: a wrist band giving them entry to the live launch in Wexford on August Bank Holiday Monday. Bass player Vinnie Doyle says that while the songs are new, the material 'is a clear link between the old and new Cry Before Dawn'. He's particularly looking forward to the launch in the band's hometown which will take place on the first weekend of Fleadh Cheoil 2025 in Wexford, when the town will be buzzing. 'The people of Wexford have always been our secret weapon. If they get behind this record, we think it could go all the way the top.' Of course, Cry Before Dawn are no strangers to those heights. Their first album, 1987's Crimes of Conscience, reached number two in the Irish charts and spawned a number of hit singles. Together with second album, 1989's Witness For The World, it catapulted the band to multiple award wins, tours of Ireland, the UK and the US and appearances on the highest profile TV shows across the Irish Sea. After an extended break, Cry Before Dawn reunited in 2011, releasing both a 'Best Of' album and a live set recorded at Wexford Opera House. Since then they've become fixtures on the live circuit with sellout shows around the country and appearances at summer festivals. In the run-up to the release of the extended EP, the 1980s heroes will be airing the new material at a number of live gigs, including Limelight 2 in Belfast this Friday, June 6; The Academy, Dublin, on June 7; Forest Fest in Emo Park, Laois, on July 25; Monroe's Live, Galway, August 1; Dolan's Warehouse, Limerick, August 2; and Crescent Concert Hall, Drogheda, August 3, before bringing it home to Wexford for the record launch. For full info on the pre order of the Open Water EP on vinyl and CD, plus details of the live launch wristbands offer, visit Cry Before Dawn's Facebook and Instagram channels from this Thursday.
Irish Independent
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Eighties music giants Cry Before Dawn in first major release of new songs in 36 years
In a nod to their Wexford roots, Cry Before Dawn's milestone release will include a collectors' limited edition purple and gold 12-inch vinyl record, available to pre-order from Friday. The band's first new recordings in over a decade were produced by Grammy nominated Chris O'Brien and Graham Murphy at The Production Suite in Dublin. New single Open Water – out on June 4 – is hallmark CBD, guitar-driven pop-rock with a distinctly Irish flavour, soaring chorus and the unmistakable crystal clear vocals of charismatic frontman Brendan Wade. An extended six-track Open Water EP or mini-album released Friday, August 1, but on pre-order from this week, will include brand new tracks Peace and Freedom, When It All Breaks Down, Learning How To Fly and Open Water as well as a reworking of 2011 comeback single Is This What You're Waiting For and a special live recording of fan favourite Victorians. The mini-album will be available on CD and on vinyl as well as download. Fans who order the record in the pre-sale will nab a special bonus: a wrist band giving them entry to the live launch in Wexford on August Bank Holiday Monday. Bass player Vinnie Doyle says that while the songs are new, the material 'is a clear link between the old and new Cry Before Dawn'. He's particularly looking forward to the launch in the band's hometown which will take place on the first weekend of Fleadh Cheoil 2025 in Wexford, when the town will be buzzing. 'The people of Wexford have always been our secret weapon. If they get behind this record, we think it could go all the way the top.' Of course, Cry Before Dawn are no strangers to those heights. Their first album, 1987's Crimes of Conscience, reached number two in the Irish charts and spawned a number of hit singles. Together with second album, 1989's Witness For The World, it catapulted the band to multiple award wins, tours of Ireland, the UK and the US and appearances on the highest profile TV shows across the Irish Sea. After an extended break, Cry Before Dawn reunited in 2011, releasing both a 'Best Of' album and a live set recorded at Wexford Opera House. Since then they've become fixtures on the live circuit with sellout shows around the country and appearances at summer festivals. In the run-up to the release of the extended EP, the 1980s heroes will be airing the new material at a number of live gigs, including Limelight 2 in Belfast this Friday, June 6; The Academy, Dublin, on June 7; Forest Fest in Emo Park, Laois, on July 25; Monroe's Live, Galway, August 1; Dolan's Warehouse, Limerick, August 2; and Crescent Concert Hall, Drogheda, August 3, before bringing it home to Wexford for the record launch. For full info on the pre order of the Open Water EP on vinyl and CD, plus details of the live launch wristbands offer, visit Cry Before Dawn's Facebook and Instagram channels from this Thursday.
Yahoo
17-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Armada Sunset Holdings Cracks Top 10 on Transport Topics' 2025 Top 100 Logistics Companies List
PITTSBURGH, April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Armada Sunset Holdings proudly announces it has been ranked #10 on Transport Topics' 2025 Top 100 Logistics Companies List, marking its first appearance in the prestigious Top 10. The annual list ranks North America's largest logistics providers by gross revenue, and highlights leaders across freight brokerage, warehousing, and global supply chain management. Armada Sunset Holdings is the parent company of Armada Supply Chain Solutions (Armada), Sunset Transportation, LLC (Sunset), and ATEC Logistics, LLC (ATEC). This milestone achievement reflects the collective strength, customer-first innovations, and expanding global footprint of these industry-leading organizations. 'This achievement is a direct result of our unified strategy across the Armada, Sunset, and Atec platforms,' said Chris O'Brien, President of Armada Sunset Holdings. 'We're proud to move into the Top 10—but we're just getting started. The credit goes to our dedicated teammates, who do amazing things for great customers,' added O'Brien. Transport Topics spotlighted Armada Sunset Holdings' upward momentum, with reporter Seth Clevenger writing: Clevenger also noted Armada Sunset Holdings among the few rising firms able to grow despite broader market headwinds: With a core belief that integrated supply chains drive customer success, Armada delivers innovative, data-driven solutions across warehousing, transportation planning, global logistics, and its proprietary Profitable Response Orchestration (PRO) model. In 2023, Armada expanded these capabilities with the acquisition of ATEC Logistics, LLC. Sunset, a high-touch 3PL with five North American branch offices, continues to distinguish itself through multimodal service offerings, technology-enabled insights, and exceptional customer care, remaining a key pillar of Armada Sunset Holdings' overall success. ABOUT ARMADA SUNSET HOLDINGSArmada Sunset Holdings is the parent company of Armada Supply Chain Solutions, Sunset Transportation, and ATEC Logistics LLC. Together, these organizations provide comprehensive logistics, supply chain planning, freight brokerage, warehousing, and global transportation services across North America and beyond. Armada Sunset Holdings is committed to solving today's logistics challenges through resilient networks, actionable analytics, and a people-first culture. To learn more, visit:• Media ContactMonica Planas, APRLeadCoveragemonica@
