A MODERN MAJOR GENERAL COLIN POWELL
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On May 9th , 2007, I had the honor and privilege of driving General Colin Powell. He was the speaker at the Manhattan Jewish Experience Synagogue, and they called ABC NYC LIMO
I never met a more famous regular guy in my life. In addition to talking to me like a mensch, General Powell somehow got me into the synagogue, while someone watched my TOWN CAR to hear his speech which seemed to be completely off the top of his head. It was about his experience with the current Iraq war, and his experiences throughout his life in the military.He was such a regular guy, I didn’t even feel his security detail. On the trip back to the airport, we had to stop at his daughters house to pick up his wife. Do you want to know how General Colin Powell calls his wife? “AAALMAAA”!!!!!!! WE’RE OUTSIDE! One of the fun things about being in a town car or limo in a detail of cars is that you get to run red lights and go 100 M.P.H. down the highway. Well, in addition to sitting in the front seat next to me in my TOWN CAR , General Powell was actually telling me , “left here, you can cut down that street” etc…..I will never forget this experience and I hope the general will never forget me or my town car limo NYC. Truly one of the highlights of my career since I opened the doors of ABC NYC LIMO.
RUSSELL FIGAREDO
Dear Russell
Here is a pic of me and my nephews. Russell, you are not so bad for a New Yorker; you kind of have some southern charm! But we in the south have our own criticisms to conquer, like not having any teeth. Not all people in the south don’t have teeth. Well, Seth, the little ones teeth, are questionable. 
Thanks again Russell so very much for your kindness and help in getting our Town car limo in New York. I will write you a glowing letter when we get home!
Sandra, Jacob and Seth
JOSY AND THE PUSSYCATS
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JOSY AND THE PUSSYCATS
I would recommend Russell and ABC Limo and Concierge to anybody coming to New York looking for outstanding service. I should start off by saying that I am a young woman with a very protective father, and Russell Figaredo is the only person my father trusts to take care of me when I am in New York City. We have used ABC Limo and Concierge services for years – for everything from rides around town to assistance moving into my dorm room. Every time I use ABC Limo I am impressed with every employee’s knowledge, punctuality, and graciousness and Russell’s engaging personality, not to mention his outfits!
A few summers ago, I called Russell one rainy night when I needed a safe ride home. Within 20 minutes he had arrived in one of his impeccably kept vehicles, ready to pick me up from the cold and give me exactly what I needed – a fatherly lecture. Why do I listen?! My most recent trip to New York was a girl’s week with some of my best friends. Russell and his whole team amazed with their service yet again. Now, I just wish Russell and ABC had branches in all the cities I travel to!
Thank you so much Russell. I appreciate all you have done for my family and me.
Josy Hamren
QUEEN FOR A DAY
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ABC NYC LIMO had the honor of driving Queen Noor of Jordan in my town car for a few days in the beginning of my career, right after I bought my first town car . I expected seven veils, trumpets, red carpets and guards that looked like Lawrence of Arabia. Instead, the nicest, prettiest woman got into my car and quietly told me where to go and what to do. Her assistant , Stephanie helped me along the way and was as friendly as anyone could be. I couldn’t beleive she ate her lunch in the backseat. Everyone referred to her (when in the 3rd person)as HM (her majesty). As funny as this sounds, I expected, thick middle eastern accents, but everyone on her crew sounded like they’re from Queens. Her majesty had various errands to run and people to see throughout the city, and was in and out of the car as smooth as a cat. Since they requested me several times, I hope that means that they were pleased with service. Unfortunately, I wasn’t set up as I am now so they never called again. But for this being one of the first clients in my town car , it’s an experience I was lucky to have and will never forget. she will always be my QUEEN FOR A DAY
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ABC LIMO/CONCIERGE AND NIKE +
By · CommentsABC LIMO/CONCIERGE IS PROUD TO BE SELECTED AS THE OFFICIAL CONCIERGE FOR NIKE + MEMBERS IN THE NEW YORK CITY MARATHON 2009. NIKE + MEMBERS IN TOWN FOR THE NYC MARATHON ENJOY DISCOUNTS ON SELECTED RESTAURANTS OPIA, BRASSERIE RUHLMAN AND MONTENAPO AS WELL AS ON PRIVATE MASSAGES AND STUDIOS FOR EXCERCISE, PILATES , WORKOUTS AND TREATMENT BEFORE AND AFTER THE NYC MARATHON, OCTOBER 29 TO NOVEMBER 2, 2009. ALL NIKE + MEMBERS ARE ENTITLED TO CALL ABC LIMO/CONCIERGE FOR REFFERALS, SUGGESTIONS AND RESERVATIONS THROUGHOUT THEIR STAY FOR THE NYC MARATHON. ABC LIMOUSINE WILL DISCOUNT ALL MEMBERS FOR LIMOUSINE AND LUXURY TOWN CAR OR LIMO NYC TRANSPORTATION.
CONGRATULATIONS TO MEB KEFLEZIGHI RYAN HALL, DERARTU TULU, PAULA RADCLIFF
ABC NYC LIMO /CONCIERGE WELCOMES YOU ALL!!
On May 9th , 2007, ABC NYC LIMO had the honor and privilege of driving General Colin Powell. He was the speaker at the Manhattan Jewish Experience Synagogue
I never met a more famous regular guy in my life. In addition to talking to me like a mensch, General Powell somehow got me into the synagogue to hear his speech which seemed to be completely off the top of his head. It was about his experience with the current Iraq war, and his experiences throughout his life in the military.He was such a regular guy, I didn’t even feel his security detail. On the trip back to the airport, we had to stop at his daughters house to pick up his wife. Do you want to know how General Colin Powell calls his wife? “AAALMAAA”!!!!!!! WE’RE OUTSIDE! One of the fun things about being in a detail column of town car or limos is that you get to run red lights and go 100 M.P.H. down the highway. Well, in addition to sitting in the front seat next to me, General Powell was actually telling me , “left here, you can cut down that street” etc…..I will never forget this experience and I hope the general will never forget me.Truly one of ABC NYC LIMOS best days.
RONNIE,RONNIE,RONNIE DO YA LOVE ME?
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To Russell Figaredo and the people at ABC NYC United Limousine:
My husband and I were absolutely delighted with your town car limo service that
we used on Tuesday, June 9, 2009. Our NYC town car driver (Hanif – I’m sure that I am
misspelling his name) was wonderful. He picked us up promptly. He was an
excellent driver, courteous, and interesting to talk to. I would use him
and your NYC limo service again. I would also recommend your company to my friends
visiting NY.
Thank you again, Russell, for the great service.
Regards, Ronnie & Tom Rosen
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THE WRESTLERS DAUGHTER
By · CommentsEvan Rachel Wood (Thirteen, The Wrestler ) was in my TOWN CAR LIMO NYC for three days last year. This was before THE WRESTLER was released, where she co-starred with MICKEY ROURKE. Hollywood didn’t plan it that way, it just happened. I was given the pickup by a travel agent who we are very friendly with. I waited in the NY airport for this big Hollywood star and out walks this tiny little beautiful creature with eyes that grab you and force you to look into their beauty. All I could think of was , “how can they let this little girl travel all by herself”. It was blisteringly hot and Miss Wood had on a gothic rock and roll overcoat which to me meant that she is one of those girls who are always cold. Miss Wood had looping to do in the city and stayed downtown. Miss Wood initiated conversation and for the next three days I felt like I had a little sister in my TOWN CAR IN NYC to watch over. She told me about her new CD, her work with Mickey Rourke, some stuff about Thirteen, and her life in the theater. She shared her sense of humor with me about Hollywood, her work with MICKEY ROURKE and her boyfriend Marilyn Manson, SHE EVEN TEXTED ME AND TOLD ME TO SAVE THE NUMBER! Miss Wood even told me that “it’s so hot, please take off your jacket, man !” Of course I couldn’t tell her that if my mother knew a client saw me out of my jacket, she’d roll over in her grave!! Naturally, I turned into a teeneger wondering if Miss Wood would like this or that suit each day, and took the TOWN CAR NYC And I’m supposed to be mr. cool. I suppose I won’t hear from Miss Wood again as her career gets better, and other people arrange her TOWN CAR AND LIMOS NYC, but this experience showed me that my reluctance to take celebrities (you never hear from them again in my nyc town car limo biz ) was foolish. But I must confess that I do hope Evan Rachel Wood calls us again.
DRIVING MR. ROURKE
By · CommentsDriving Mr. Rourke
September 3rd, 08′
Last night we received an email from Russell Figaredo, a Town car limo driver in New York. Simply put – He had the pleasure of….Wait a sec..What am I doing…It’s his story, he should tell it…in his own words..
BEST REGARDS,
RUSSELL FIGAREDO
Russell, I love that last line you quoted from The Pope. It’s my all-time favorite Rourke movie for so many reasons, one being, it reminds me of my Dad’s side of the family. Anywho, maybe one day I’ll tell ya’ll more…
I HAD THE PLEASURE OF DRIVING Mickey Rourke AROUND YESTERDAY IN MY TOWN CAR LIMO IN NEW YORK. ALL MY CLIENTS MET ME BY TALKING TO ME.
MOST CELEBRITIES ARE COLD, IN AND OUT OF THE TOWN CAR CAR PEOPLE, NO MATTER WHAT RIDICULOUS REQUESTS THEY MAKE OF ME. Mickey Rourke AND HIS ASSISTANT J.P. MADE A POINT OF TALKING TO ME, ASKING ME ABOUT MY BUSINESS, TELLING ME THEY LIKED MY RING AND CUFFLINKS. AND THEY HIT ME OFF LOVELY!!! HE LEANED OVER TO THE FRONT OF THE TOWN CAR LIMO TO SHAKE MY HAND AFTER I TOLD HIM HOW MUCH I LOVED POPE, ANGEL HEART, DRAGON ETC…WHICH THEY NEVER DO. SOME ARE DOWNRIGHT CREEPY. I DO THE JOB I DO, WITH ALL THE SERVICE, BECAUSE I LOVE IT, I DON’T NEED APPLAUSE. BUT ONCE IN A WHILE IT’S NICE FOR SOMEONE TO SAY THANK YOU.
THIS IS THE ONE AND ONLY 100 PERCENT POSITIVE EXPERIENCE I’VE EVER HAD IN MY CAR WITH A CELEBRITY,WITH EVAN RACHEL WOOD RUNNING RIGHT BEHIND HIM. I WANTED TO SHARE IT WITH ALL OF YOU, THOSE OF YOU WHO UNDERSTAND IT WHEN I SAY, ” HEY, I DON’T HAVE TIME TO SIT AND WATCH THE SUN COME UP, CAPICHE?, I DON’T HAVE TIME”
Grazie! Russell
Ciao,
Steph
ROBB REPORT DECEMBER 2006
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By Jennifer Hall
Town-car driver Russell Figaredo greets most members of Private Escapes Destination Clubs with a refreshing glass of fruit juice or a bottle of water when they arrive in the Big Apple. But when two Ultimate Escapes guests from Tennessee flew in on a hot day last summer, the lifelong New Yorker suggested cold beers instead. “With some clients you take a risk,” Figaredo explains. “I pulled off at the 7-Eleven, we grabbed a couple of tall boys, and I drove them into the city with Frank Sinatra’s ‘New York, New York’ playing on the stereo.”
When it was time for the Private Escapes members from Tennessee to return home from New York, they called Figaredo. “They said, ‘We want you to pick us up two hours early,’ ” he recalls. “So I took them on my Malcolm X tour of Harlem, and then they took me for lunch in Astoria. When they come back, they want to go out with me to the local taverns.”
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