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www.privateairny.com Private Air New York | Summer 2014 14 EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Regina Russo EDITORIAL DIRECTORS Gina Samarotto E.J. Webber CONTRIBUTORS Richard Crawford Lori Gross Joseph Reaney Will Noble DESIGN Sathish Kumar DIRECTOR OF SALES & MARKETING omas Helbig ADVERTISING Jim Buldo Girard Genevie For sales and marketing enquiries: info@privateairny.com DISTRIBUTION MANAGER Dean Benjamin CORPORATE OFFICE Private Air Media & Publishing 17470 N. Pacesetter Way Scottsdale, AZ 85255 1.888.702.7751 info@privateairny.com www.privateairny.com National Business Aviation Association Private Air New York or Private Air Media & Publishing assumes no responsibility for claims made by advertisers. All views expressed in all articles are those of the authors and not necessarily those of Private Air New York or Private Air Media & Publishing. All pictures reproduced in Private Air New York have been accepted by Publisher on the condition that such pictures are reproduced with the knowledge and prior consent of the photographer, broker and/or home owner. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. PRIVATE AIR NEW YORK WELCOME ABOARD Private Air Magazine was founded on the idea of providing superbness and excellence on every page. To continue to deliver this promise, we are staying ahead of the curve. Simply put, we want to be where our readers wish us to be, and to write what our readers are interested in. And thanks to the demand from our readers, we are set to reach you, the affluent New Yorker. Having published Private Air Luxury Homes Magazine for three years now, our readers have asked us to publish a luxury lifestyle magazine – a first for us - and we wanted to begin our journey in New York. When we first sat down to create such a magazine, we determined that our vision would be the tool that would assist our readers in finding the most luxurious of products, most fascinating people, most interesting places to go to, and most helpful ways to live one's lifestyle. I certainly believe we have delivered that goal. In putting together this premier edition, we sat in on countless meetings with some of the top professionals in New York. On the cover, we were inspired by the history of the Gardiner Estate, one of the most beloved and beautiful properties in e Hamptons. E.J. Webber discusses ways to buy yachts and jets with Bill Lordi of U.S. Trust, an expert in purchasing high- end aviation and maritime assets. Gina Samarotto takes us on a superb culinary tour de force to the very upscale Lambs Club and conversation with ultra chef, Geoffrey Zakarian. We also profile Jason Franklin, the modern face of philanthropy and joy of giving, who will share with us some food for thought. Joseph Reaney takes us to a first class destination and fabulous Asian oasis called Maia Fusion Resort and Spa in exotic Vietnam. ere is so much more to discover within – please join us for an escape from the ordinary and a refuge for the senses - and do let us know how we are doing from time to time by sending us your comments. Have a relaxing and fabulous summer wherever your wings may take you. Enjoy the journey, REGINA RUSSO Editor-in-Chief

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