On Fri, Feb 23, 2018 at 5:32 PM, Michael Caputo < > wrote: Just got off the phone with Yossi Gestetner, a brilliant PR guy and an expert on things Israel/media etc. He thinks this could be a scam. Also, their Web presence is limited and what is out there looks hinky. This is like amateur Ali G. Hard pass. -----Michael Caputo 716.867.XXXX ---------- Forwarded message ---------From: Joe Shikhman < > Date: Tue, Feb 20, 2018 at 2:12 PM Subject: Re: MEDIA REQUEST - Israeli Anniversary Award for Rep. Michael Grimm To: Michael Caputo < > Cc: Michael Grimm < >, Chris Grant < >, Natalie Baldassarre < > Yeah, not worth MGG's time then. And odd. On Tue, Feb 20, 2018 at 1:57 PM, Michael Caputo < > wrote: FYI. This doesn’t check out. And doing an Israel film and not coming to nyc? Odd. -----Michael Caputo 716.867.XXXX Begin forwarded message: From: Ashley Winthrop Date: February 20, 2018 at 1:21:57 PM EST To: Michael Caputo < > Subject: Re: MEDIA REQUEST - Israeli Anniversary Award for Rep. Michael Grimm We will be in the DC area again on February 26th. Would the be able to do this interview with us then? On Sat, Feb 10, 2018 at 8:48 AM, Ashley Winthrop wrote: Thanks Michael. I'm going to see if I can work something out for NYC. I'll keep you. posted! On Fri, Feb 9, 2018 at 6:31 PM, Michael Caputo < > wrote: He’s in a campaign now and because he’s been sick, he’s behind schedule and is reluctant to travel. NYC would be best if possible. -----Michael Caputo 716.867.XXXX On Feb 9, 2018, at 7:15 PM, Ashley Winthrop wrote: There's also the possibility we could send some of our crew to film with him in NYC. Let me know what works! On Fri, Feb 9, 2018 at 11:07 AM, Ashley Winthrop wrote: Hi Michael, So sorry to hear that he's sick. If there's a possibility that he feels well enough to get to D.C. on the 14th, that's now available as well. Let me know. Ashley On Fri, Feb 9, 2018 at 10:56 AM, Michael Caputo < wrote: Ashley: Thank you for your patience. Michael Grimm is interested but too sick with the flu to get to DC. Will you be interviewing people in NYC? -----Michael Caputo 716.867.XXXX On Feb 9, 2018, at 12:17 PM, Ashley Winthrop wrote: Any follow up on this? On Thu, Feb 8, 2018 at 3:39 PM, Ashley Winthrop wrote: To Whom It May Concern, As you may be aware, April 18th, 2018 will mark the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the Jewish state of Israel. Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu and the entire nation, along with her international allies, will be celebrating this historic milestone. It is my honor to inform you that Rep. Michael Grimm has been chosen as one of Israel’s "70 at 70" for strong support of the state of Israel. The 70 at 70 Awards highlight 70 distinguished individuals from outside Israel who have contributed to the defense and betterment of the nation. As a country in a uniquely vulnerable location, the people of Israel understand that they owe their very existence to the unwavering support of powerful figures like Rep. Michael Grimm. In conjunction with this award, Yerushalayim Television is producing a program tentatively titled 70 at 70 that will be aired by DBS, the largest TV provider in Israel. While the actual ceremony will not be until Yom Ha’atzmaut (April 18), our film crew will be in Washington, D.C. on February 12th and 13th, and would like to present Rep. Grimm with the award in person and conduct a one hour sit-down interview. The interview will focus on the shared values between our countries, and the work he has done to ensure those bonds remain as strong as ever. We have already sat with Tony Blair, Rupert Murdoch, Larry Ellison, Bono, and Steven Spielberg among others. We would also like to discuss the mutual security interests of our countries, as two beacons of democracy in a troubled world. The people of Israel believe that a government’s most fundamental responsibility is to provide security for it’s citizens, and Rep. Grimm has been a strong, consistent voice on this issue. Please let me know if he has any availability on the 12th and 13th, and we will do everything we can to make this happen. I look forward to speaking with you soon. Thank you! Sincerely, Ashley Winthrop Producer Yerushalayim Television (310)-596-1328 www.yerushalayimtv.com