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BEST FINANCIAL
PLANNER
ALTFEST PERSONAL
WEALTH MANAGEMENT
445 Park Ave, 6th floor (212) 406-0850
www.altfest.com
One of the biggest steps in living the life that
you want to live is getting your financials in
order. The team at Altfest Personal Wealth
Management is there to get you on the right path
to financial freedom. Altfest was first founded
in 1983 by Lewis J. Altfest, who set out to make
a comprehensive and objective approach to
wealth management with a personal touch. He
still runs the firm alongside his wife, Karen and
their son Andrew, maintaining the same sense
of personability today. Altfest Personal Wealth
Management offers a free consultation for new
clients, so if you are on the fence about trying
out a financial planner then why not give it a try?
BEST FIREHOUSE
FDNY ENGINE 69/LADDER
28/BATTALION 16
248 W 143rd St www.nyc.gov
The firefighters of FDNY Engine 69/Ladder 28/
Battalion 16 have been fighting fires and saving
lives for decades. The station was reportedly
given the nickname “Harlem Hilton” during the
gas crisis of the 1970s, when several firefighters
opted to sleep there instead of commuting home
to save gas. A reminder of just how dangerous
a job they have can be seen on the memorial
that hangs at a building where Gerard Frisby
of Ladder Company 28, along with Lawrence
Fitzpatrick of Rescue Company 3, “made the
ultimate sacrifice” on June 27, 1980, when they
were tragically killed as they fought a raging
fire. Despite the dangers they face every day, the
station’s firefighters are always ready to respond
at a moment’s notice to any emergency!
BEST FUNERAL HOME
FRANK E. CAMPBELL - THE
FUNERAL CHAPEL
1076 Madison Ave (212) 288-3500
www.dignitymemorialpremier.com
Losing a loved one represents a deeply personal
and often devastating chapter in life. However,
the experienced professionals at Frank E.
Campbell – The Funeral Chapel understand that
completely and go out of their way to make the
arrangements much easier. What this means
is you and your family members can expect to
be treated compassionately and taken care of
professionally. The funeral directors will be at
your service and by your side every step of the
way. Frank E. Campbell – The Funeral Chapel
has been known for excellent service since 1898
and nothing has changed on that front more
than 120 years later. When nothing short of the
best will do for deceased loved ones, give The
Funeral Chapel a call.
BEST HOTEL
THE BEEKMAN, A THOMPSON HOTEL
123 Nassau St (212) 233-2300
www.thebeekman.com
Create lasting memories at The Beekman, a
Thompson Hotel where old world glamour
meets modern luxury at the centerpiece of
Manhattan’s most dynamic and historical
downtown neighborhood. The Beekman Hotel is
an architectural sensation with mosaic marble,
Persian rugs, antique glass lamps and historical
paintings. In addition to its convenient valet
parking, the hotel’s unique amenities include
a a dual-level fitness center and even a luxury
house car available upon request. Upon entering
their room, each guest will find a locally curated
mini-bar program as well as exclusive bath
amenities. Those who wish to dine in can enjoy
an extravagent dinner at the hotel’s signature
restaurant Temple Court, an enchanting rooftop
experience at Temple Court on 10 or simply
order 24-hour in-room dining!
BEST INSURANCE
AGENCY
VILLAGECAREMAX
112 Charles St (800) 469-6292
www.villagecaremax.org
In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic,
one thing is clear: health insurance is vital.
VillageCareMax makes it its top priority to
stay on top of new and emerging health care
needs so that clients are never caught unaware
or unprepared. The company has been in the
business more than 40 years, offering post-acute
care, community services and managed care
options to people living in New York City. From
its humble beginnings as a single health care
facility that serves 200 people, VillageCareMax
has grown to accommodate nearly 26,000,
without losing the individualized, compassionate
care that it has built its reputation on. From
long-term care to medicare and Medicaid and
beyond, HealthCareMax is there to answer all of
your health care needs.
BEST INSURANCE
AGENT
KATE RHEE
315 5th Ave #1004 (212) 725-2510
www.krheeinsurance.com
When unforeseen trouble arises, it’s easy to get
overwhelmed. But why worry when you have
a trustworthy insurance agent in your corner?
New York’s Kate Rhee State Farm Insurance
Agency is a boutique insurance agency that
strives to help its clients recover from the
unexpected catastrophes of everyday life. Kate
Rhee’s agency specializes in general liability,
auto, home, property, business, life and health
insurance so that New Yorkers can be prepared
for whatever’s next. The team is determined to
help families and busy young professionals plan
and manage the risks of everyday life. Through
insurance and financial services at State Farm,
Kate’s team pushes their clients to realize their
dreams. The agency’s compassion and personal
touch make Kate Rhee the best insurance agent
in town.
BEST LAUNDROMAT
LOAD LAUNDROMAT
602 E 14 St (917) 265-8226
What do your clothes say about you? The fullservice
team at Load Laundromat wants to help
you send the right message. Your entire load
of laundry will be washed, folded and certain
garments dry-cleaned so that your wardrobe
is in squeaky clean shape. Since all of the work
is done in-house, you never have to worry
about misplacing even a single sock. If pressed
for time, don’t worry! The laundromat offers
laundry pick-up and delivery within 24 hours.
Whether large-scale corporate clients, individual
deliveries or walk-in customers, everyone
is welcome at this East Village laundromat.
Download the Load Laundromat app today or
stop in to use a friendly washing facility that
everyone can count on.
BEST LAW FIRM
THE LAW OFFICE OF
ALEXANDER PAYKIN, P.C.
45 Rockefeller Plz, 20th Floor (212) 858-
9112
www.paykinlaw.net
Since starting his own law firm back in 2010,
Alexander Paykin has been getting very
high marks from clients for his legal skills,
professionalism and reasonable pricing. The
general litigation practice mainly focuses
on real estate (including foreclosures and
landlord-tenant disputes); commerce/business
litigation; business transactions (purchases,
sales, asset acquisitions, mergers, contracts and
general counselling); and all forms of real estate
transactions (commercial and residential). If he
is unable to represent you, he vows to help you
find the right attorney for your needs and won’t
charge you for the search. So if you need legal
assistance, pick up the phone and call Alexander
Paykin today to schedule an initial consultation.
BEST LAWYER
JOHN J. CIAFONE ESQ.
309 E 60th St (718) 278-3900
www.johnjciafoneesq.net
When you just don’t know where to turn, the
Law Offices of John J. Ciafone Esq. are sure
to have your back — no matter the situation.
Having practiced for over 25 years, John J.
Ciafone has a great reputation as a dedicated
trial attorney. Though based in Astoria, his full
service law firm serves all boroughs of New
York as well as Connecticut, New Jersey and
Washington D.C. As a private-practice attorney
with a vast history of experience, trust John
J. Ciafone for reliable legal representation —
whether you’re drafting your will, looking for
worker’s compensation, or recovering from
being the victim of a car accident, John J.
Ciafone is one call away to help out.
BEST LIMOUSINE
COMPANY
DIAL 7 CAR & LIMOUSINE
SERVICE
500 West End Ave (212) 777-7777
www.dial7.com
When you need a safe, clean and dependable
ride to the airport or to an event, Dial 7 is New
York’s choice for transportation. It has taken
ample COVID-19 precautions to protect riders
from any errant germs, disinfecting each vehicle
thoroughly between each and every rider.
Whether you need a ride from Manhattan,
Brooklyn, Queens or Long Island—or anywhere
else—Dial 7 promises to get you there safely and
on time. The limo service has one of the largest
fleets of vehicles in the New York area, including
luxury limousines for those special events, as
well as party buses and large vans to suit all of
your transportation needs.
BEST NETWORKING
GROUP
MANHATTAN CHAMBER
OF COMMERCE
575 5th Ave 14th Floor (212) 473-7875
www.manhattancc.org
Connections are everything, especially in a
city as big as NY. Networking is an integral
part of advancing your career and seeking out
new opportunities, Manhattan Chamber of
Commerce helps make networking a lot easier.
It offers high-level networking opportunities,
actively helping members develop partnerships,
hosts high-profile events and provides resources
to assist members in making business decisions.
The Chamber’s Board of Directors is comprised
of 31 of the most influential business and civic
leaders in the city; the Board meets a couple
of times a year in order to address the issues
facing the business community. This helps the
Chamber as a whole better assist its members by
knowing what is going on in the business world.
BEST NOT FOR PROFIT
CITY HARVEST
6 E 32nd St (646) 412-0600
www.cityharvest.org
City Harvest is a beacon for those who are
food insecure in New York City The COVID-19
pandemic and the resulting economic collapse
affected the boroughs in a way not seen in the
rest of the world. Families have relied on City
Harvest as a judgment-free food bank that
supplies area pantries with perishable and
non-perishable products that ensure families
can maintain their nutritional health. The havoc
wrought by the pandemic will be felt in the city
for years to come, but City Harvest will be there
to lead, care and feed those who do not know
where their next meal may be coming from. The
professionals are forethinking and lead with
their hearts.
BEST PAWN SHOP
24 HOURS PAWN SHOP
248 W 125th St (718) 200-6992
Do you have something to buy or sell in NYC?
Well, stop on by New York’s 24-Hour Pawn
Shop on 125th Street in Harlem, serving the
community for the past 10 years and delivering
the best in gold, coins, antiques, and much
more. 24 Hours’ prides itself on making the
fairest offers, many that will be hard to beat in
the city. Customers have praised 24 Hours for
“explaining the pawn process completely and
making it easy to understand.” Others say the
business is highly helpful and accommodating,
in addition to paying the highest prices in town
for everything from rare coins to gold, silver and
antiques.
BEST PERSONAL
INJURY LAWYER
JOHN J. CIAFONE ESQ.
309 East 60 St (718) 278-3900
www.JohnJCiafoneesq.net
With over 25 years of trusted experience, the
Law Offices of John J. Ciafone Esq. practices
in the areas of personal injury, real estate and
criminal and probate law. John J. Ciafone
has had his fair share of experience regarding
personal injuries, with an impressive track
record of settling millions of dollars in Personal
Injury Actions. This reputable trial attorney is
dedicated to representing clients in complex,
high-stake litigation where he is confident in
his ability to reach a favorable settlement. Car
accident victims, people who have been bit by a
neighbor’s dog, patients who have experienced
medical malpractice and many more suffering
personal injuries all have found comfort and
justice in the Law Offices of John J. Ciafone Esq.
BEST
PHILANTHROPIST
MICHAEL BLOOMBERG
25 E 78th St (212) 205-0100
www.bloomberg.org
Former New York City mayor and businessman
Michael Bloomberg started his namesake
philanthropy organization in 2006. After
leaving City Hall, Bloomberg began focusing
more on philanthropy, which has been a top
priority throughout his career. Bloomberg
Philanthropies is centered on five key areas:
public health, arts and culture, the environment,
education and government innovation. These
are the five areas that Bloomberg and his team
are the most passionate about and also where
they believe they can achieve the “greatest
good.” To date, Bloomberg has donated $8
billion to a variety of causes and organizations.
In 2018, Bloomberg Philanthropies donated a
total of $767 million. The organization invested
that money into 510 cities in 129 countries
around the world.
BEST PHOTOGRAPHY
STUDIO
COLUMBIA PHOTO STUDIO
3 W 51st St (212) 245-8058
www.columbiaphotostudio.com
Columbia Photography Studio has been serving
the community in Midtown Manhattan for
more that fifty years. Committed to keeping
up with the technological advances in
photography, this studio offers state-of-the-art
photography sessions that meet all the needs
of its clients. From family photos to passport
pictures, Columbia Photography Studio has the
experience and the commitment that comes
from running such a long-term business. It
has the capability to tackle every New Yorker’s
photography needs, from traditional and digital
printing to enlargements and photo restorations.
New Yorkers can trust Columbia Photography
Studios to give them the perfect shots that they
deserve, capturing not just a photograph, but a
moment in time and a treasure to behold.
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