Rev. Al Sharpton gets giant raise, and his charity spends $1M on jets, limos
November 19, 2022 8:26am
Rev. Al Sharpton’s charity nearly doubled his compensation and also shelled out close to $300,000 for private jets so that he and other bigwigs could attend “important gatherings.”
The National Action Network paid Sharpton $348,174 in 2021 as its president and CEO and gave him a hefty bonus of $278,503 — plus $22,117 worth of benefits for total compensation of $648,794, its latest tax filing shows.
The preacher’s 2020 compensation came to $347,183, which did not include a bonus.
NAN also forked over nearly $1 million on private jets and limos.
It paid $291,833 to Apollo Jets, which brokers private plane flights — from Lear jets to 737s — and boasts on its website about celebrity clients like Derek Jeter and Shaquille O’Neal. NAN also spent $650,134 on Carey International, a high-end
Sharpton, 68, and other NAN senior staff, along with victims’ families got to fly on the private flights to events, funerals and “important gatherings,” according to a NAN spokeswoman.
“Some of it was me. Some of it was the chairman. Some of it was victims’ families,” Sharpton told The Post, noting the pandemic was still forcing commercial carriers to cancel flights.
He said every flight was reimbursed by a donor, but he wouldn’t name the contributors.
https://nypost.com/2022/11/19/big-bucks-and-private-planes-for-al-sharpton-new-filing/
Private jet company crashes after 16 years
April 14, 2016 | 7:15am
Blue Star Jets is fading to black.
The private-jet-chartering company — named after the airline in the 1987 film “Wall Street” — is quietly going out of business after 16 years.
Todd Rome, Blue Star’s president, is now working with his bigger former rival, Apollo Jets.Ricky Sitomer, Blue Star’s CEO who co-founded the company with Rome, is “doing his own thing,” Rome said.
Blue Star, which sponsored Bridgehampton Polo for five summers and advertised in upscale magazines, will disappear.
“The more volume you do, the better pricing you get,” Rome told me. “We feel our efforts combined will take over this industry.”
Apollo was founded by Al Palagonia, the handsome pal of Spike Lee who once did time for pump-and-dump stock fraud schemes.
One industry insider said, “It’s a race for survival in the private-jet space. There’s mass consolidation taking place.”
https://pagesix.com/2016/04/14/private-jet-company-crashes-after-16-years/
Apollo Jets LLC is an Air CharterBroker andnot a direct air carrieror direct foreign air carrier. All air service shall be provided by a properly licensed direct air carrier or direct foreign air carrier.
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Key PeopleWho own Apollo Jets LLC
Tiffany Palagonia
Ara Proudiandead at 52 in June 2022
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Ara Proudian, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on June 19, 2022, in New Rochelle, New York at the age of 52. Ara was a lifetime resident and well-known figure in the New Rochelle community. He was born on July 02, 1969, in New Rochelle, NY. Ara grew up in a close-knit, loving family where there was always laughter, sports, and fun radiating from his home. After graduating from New Rochelle High School in 1987, Ara attended The George Washington University where he proudly received a Bachelor of Science in Economics in the spring of 1991. Ara went on to pursue a career in finance, where his critical thinking skills shined. His most recent position wasChief Financial Officer of Apollo Jets headquartered in New York City.
Ara took great pride in his Armenian identity. He was an active participant at St. Gregory the Enlightener Armenian Apostolic Church in White Plains, NY and devoted his free time to learning Armenian culture. When Ara wasn’t studying Armenian, he could be found at Pelham Country Club showing off his killer backhand on the paddle courts and his scratch golf skills on the greens.
Although he did not have any children, Ara was eager to share his knowledge and love with his six nieces and nephews. Whether it be a lesson on how to play lacrosse from a moving vehicle or making something magically disappear, ‘Uncle’ always knew how to make his nieces and nephews smile. The many kind words, texts, emails and messages sent to Ara and his family are testimony to the strong friendships he cherished.
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