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  Jean Shafiroff With Children At Toy Gun Exchange HEMPSTEAD NEW YORK - In the Village of Hempstead, New York, philanthropist Jean Shafiroff sponsored a toy gun exchange for over 100 children. Mayor Don Ryan and other public officials joined Jean Shafiroff at Brierley Park where an exchange of toy guns for non-violent toys that promote safety occurred.   Jean Shafiroff With Public Officials And Mayor Don Ryan  Jean Shafiroff donated all the new toys in the wake of the spike of shootings which have occurred in the New York-Metropolitan area. In past years, Ms. Shafiroff has also sponsored the Toy Gun Exchange. The children were very happy to turn in water pistols and replica firearms for other toys- ones that did not promote violence.  All in attendance wore masks and practiced social distancing. All children were accompanied by an adult. Children and accompanying adults lined up and came into Brierley Park two and three at a time . The event...

  Samuel Waxman, MD The New York-based Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation (SWCRF) formally launched the International Center for Aging and Cancer (ICAC) in Hainan, China, in an exuberant inauguration ceremony and conference held today with presentations by research investigators tackling aging as one of the biggest risk factors for cancer.   The SWCRF, Hainan Medical University, and Ruijin Hospital affiliated with Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine have joined forces to found ICAC. It has been established as an academic research center promoting basic, translational, and clinical research to reduce the increasing global burden of cancer as a disease of aging.   “This center is an important achievement as we are addressing the major risk for cancer and that is aging. The incidence of cancer is rising considerably among the world’s aging population, and with the number of adults over age 50 growing, cancer will quite frankly become a worldwide ...

  MarieBelle Chocolates In New York’s famous Soho District is the world-renowned, luxurious bean-to-bar chocolate company, MarieBelle Chocolates . This holiday season, the flagship retail location at 484 Broome Street offers patrons a sumptuous shopping experience for the eyes and appetite with lavish window displays which aim to warm the heart. The perfect gift, MarieBelle Chocolates are artfully wrapped in luxury boxes with colorful ribbons. Relish in the sweetest gift for any occasion, available in-store or delivered same day anywhere in the Manhattan area.  Crafted with the finest single-origin chocolate and eclectic ingredients, using artisanal techniques are MarieBelle’s signature Ganache. The Holiday Ganache Collection this year is MarieBelle’s Once Upon A Time Collection. The charming boxes are available in 4, 6, 9, 16, 25, 36 and an astonishing 100-piece boxes. The signature ganache collections also include the New York set, River of Diamonds set, and other special to...

  Chicken Meal Ottomanelli is the oldest family owned and operated meat retailer in New York. The specialist meat retailer in New York has been selling the finest quality meats and wild game meats since 1900, and remains family owned and operated to this day from their store S. Ottomanelli & Sons Prime Meats in Queens, New York and online. They have been providing families and businesses prime cuts, wild game, and exotic meat enabling them them to create delicious feasts with their outstanding ingredients.   In addition, S. Ottomanelli & Sons Prime Meats freshly cut prime dry-aged and choice all-natural meat are available for home delivery from Manhattan all the way to the Hamptons!   This holiday season 2020, S. Ottomanelli & Sons Prime Meats has the widest range and best supply of fresh wild game and bird meats available to make the perfect holiday dinner including all-natural goose, turkey, semi-boneless quails and fresh Long Island duck. (please visi...

  Southampton Village & Inn This Holiday Season, plan a family trip or an idyllic staycation at the Southampton Inn. Despite the ongoing pandemic, The Inn is trying to package up some enticing and safe activities for the last 2 weeks of 2020.  Might these inspire you to feel comfortable traveling to the enchanting and historic Southampton Village? Southampton Inn is offering a BOGO through December 30th, 2020 so that you can spread out, distance from family and friends, or even use the second room for take-out meals from your favorite Hampton eateries. The rate is $145* for one room and $72.50* for a second room on the same night. (call the front desk or see the offer details online at southamptoninn.com ).  There is no charge for children under 12 in parents' room(s). And 16 of the 90 rooms are pet friendly (yes, there is a charge of $49 per pet with a limit of 2 pets per room).  They offer robust WIFI throughout the property so that you can work remotely, ...

Jean Shafiroff     Philanthropist Jean Shafiroff, was honored at the 2020 Power Women of Long Islandpresented by Schneps Media and Dan’s Papers, which took place at St. Andrews Church in Southampton, NY. Jean was honored with the Philanthropist of the Year Award for continuous work in philanthropy. Launched in 1990 by Schneps Media’s President Victoria Schneps this event was founded to empower women and connect them with each other. The event honors and recognizes successful business, community, cultural, political, civic and religious female leaders. The event includes a business expo and trade show with networking followed by a dinner and awards ceremony.  Victoria Schneps   The Honorees  The 2020 honorees included: Jean Shafiroff; Moriah Adamo, Abrams Fensterman LLP; Stephanie Alberts, Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP; Gioia Bales, Molloy College; Susan Bortone, Northwell Health GoHealth Urgent Care; Amanda Carnesi, Prescription PR; Athena Castro, YASA Made with...

Holiday Treasure Gift Set @ Mariebelle With the holiday season well underway, complete your gift shopping for everyone on your list with these gourmet goodies, fashion brands, inspirational reads, and a vacation. Family, friends and significant others can revel in the finer pleasures that bring joy, happiness and personal growth this holiday season and beyond. MarieBelle Chocolates For a gift that truly amazes, these exclusive finds are everything your loved ones will adore.In New York’s famous Soho District is the world-renowned, luxurious bean-to-bar chocolate company, MarieBelle Chocolates. This holiday season, the flagship retail location at 484 Broome Street offers patrons a sumptuous shopping experience for the eyes and appetite with lavish window displays which aim to warm the heart. The perfect gift, MarieBelle Chocolates are artfully wrapped in luxury boxes with colorful ribbons. Relish in the sweetest gift for any occasion, available in-store or delivered same da...

Gabriela Gil   Maribel Lieberman  Painter, sculptor, and former dancer Gabriela Gil has opened her first New York solo exhibition this week. The Honduras-born, NYC-based artist showed the first volume of her “Time and Space” series at a private opening in Soho, next to MarieBelle New York. Gabriela explains, “Timing is important in this project, because I am purposely taking advantage of the Covid lockdowns to present this body of work in creative ways.” The exhibit will run through Sunday, December 20, 2020.   “I’ve been working on this series for two years,” Gil says. “My previous work was more figurative, and this new series breaks away from the figure completely. This is making way to abstract work that explores line, color and rhythm."  Notable attendees included: Gabriela Gil, Maribel Lieberman of MarieBelle New York, Li Jing, Malan Breton, Consuelo Vanderbilt Costin, Stephane Maisonneuve, Adele Nino, Andrey Stanev, Anusha Ricci, Beatriz Barletta, Olga Or...

Fried Chicken  The owners of Southampton Social Club, Union Burger Bar, and Union Sushi & Steak are bringing a new concept to Southampton that has never been done before on the East End. Restaurateurs Ian Duke and David Hilty are opening Southampton’s first ghost kitchen called The Coop. And, as food guru Ian puts it, The Coop will serve chicken that is simply “scrumptious”.   The Coop will be operating out of Southampton Social Club, which is closed during the off-season but is still open for private events. The ghost kitchen concept will enable customers to order delivery as well as offer Curbside Pick-Up for guests who order through the website or over the phone. There, in fact, will be daily specials for those who order directly through the restaurant’s website for Curbside Pick-Up. While there will be no indoor or outdoor dining, The Coop will be available for catering small gatherings and events.  “With the success of Union Burger Bar, it was absolutely par...

Candyland Acrylic On Canvas By Alysha Marko Upper East Side’s UEast75 Gallery presents “Musing and Mastering: The Ordinary,” an upcoming pop-up exhibition at Union Sushi & Steak in Southampton, NY. Featuring work from six world-renowned Latin and American artists – curator Alysha Marko, along with Juan Lazaro, Renelio Marin, Rodrigo Pedrosa, Lane Rudder and Carlos Vega – this art exhibit will be unlike any other you have witnessed in the East End.    “As this year descends ever so bittersweetly, we can all agree it has been one that has been far from The Ordinary. We have all been forced to some degree to experience what we have right in front of us much clearer. Artists have done it for centuries -- being stuck inside their mental and physical spaces, giving birth to works, beckoning the word ordinary to [come to light]. These moments are expanded here [in this moment]. We thank these artists for each of their unique imaginations within this subject,” Alysha Marko, owne...

Jean Shafiroff Chris Wragge  The Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation (SWCRF) announced that the 44-year-old biomedical research non-profit honored Leidos Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Roger A. Krone at its annual Collaborating for a Cure Gala. The SWCRF recognized Mr. Krone for his commitment to improving health and communities through philanthropy and his prominence as a global leader. The award was presented yesterday at the virtual streaming of the SWCRF 23rd Collaborating for a Cure Gala that drew nearly 800 viewers.   “From addressing opioid addiction to supporting military veterans, Roger and Leidos have a track record of leading philanthropic and community support to address some of today’s most urgent health and social challenges. Leidos is at the forefront of health information technology and innovative research of cancer, HIV, and infectious diseases. We are delighted to recognize you, Roger, for your support of the SWCRF and our quest to realize a w...