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    Rick's Famed Roof Deck NEW YORK — Summer fun continues at Rick’s Cabaret New York, the upscale gentlemen’s club known for its beautiful entertainers, warm hospitality and Rick’s Steakhouse. The club’s Roof Deck Lounge is very popular with everyone enjoying the outdoor breezes and panoramic views of the city. “The Roof Deck is awesome,” purred Rick’s waitress Natalia. “Guests relish the outdoor setting, and you can light up a cigar if you like.”   Stunning Empire State Building Views “Champagne bottles are always popping and the Rick’s Roof Deck is a great place for summer fun,” said Rick’s girl Kristen. Located across the street from the Empire State Building and just one block from Madison Square Garden, the three-level Rick’s Cabaret features bottle service, deluxe sky boxes, and the highly rated Rick’s Steakhouse which offers daily lunch specials, dinner, and a late-night menu. Rick’s Cabaret New York 50 West 33rd Street *** RICK: NASDAQ Listed *** Beautiful Entertainers **

  Jean Shafiroff With Beth Stern Matt Meeker With Jean Shafiroff & Jon Ledecky The Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation’s 14th Annual Unconditional Love Gala returned to the Hamptons and took place at The Muses in Southampton, NY. The grand soiree was among the highlights so far of this summer season out east. Chaired by Jean Shafiroff, the event honored Jon Ledecky, Co-owner, New York Islanders and Matt Meeker, co-founder and CEO, BARK.  The Honorary Chair was Georgina Bloomberg.   Elton Ilirjani Elena Gibbs With Nicole Tumilowicz And Morgan Oliveira The fun-filled gala featured cocktails and a seated dinner, as well as dancing after a live and silent auction which helped raise much-needed funds for the animals. Live auction items included courtside seats at the US Open, a night in the NY Islanders Owners Suite, Vacation stays in Sun Valley, Tuscany, A Dinner Party meal cooked by Chef Rocco DiSpirito, and a one-year golf membership with Dormie Network.    Matt Lauer Jean Shafirof

  Geraldo Rivera With Wife Erica Rivera Geraldo Rivera With Jean Shafiroff Dan Rattiner Life’s WORC supporters congregated at the Quogue home of Schneps Media’s Victoria Schneps to honor Geraldo Rivera with the Life’s WORC Medal of Honor. Among the well-wishers Bill O’Reilly, John Catsamatidis and Victoria Schneps gave speeches recognizing Geraldo’s efforts and support which has helped to grow the organization into the powerhouse charity it is today serving the needs of Intellectual and Development Disabilities (IDD).   Bill O’Reilly and Victoria Schneps also received medal of Honor awards from Life’s WORC at the Soiree.  Geraldo Rivera With Margo Catsimatidis, & John Catsimatidis Geraldo Rivera With Bill O'Reilly Dede Gotthelf  With Terry Moan Notable attendees included: Geraldo Rivera, Erica Rivera, Bill O’Reilly, Victoria Schneps, John Catsimatidis, Margo Catsimatidis, Julie Ratner, Dede Gotthelf, Terry Moan, Jean Shafiroff, Bill Boggs, Mitch Modell, Westhampton Beach Mayor

  Jean Shafiroff Guests were invited to the Southampton Cultural Center for a special VIP Reception at ARTACOM Southampton with Art Bodega Cover Star, Philanthropist Jean Shafiroff, who is the gala chair for the Ellen Hermanson Foundation Annual Gala this Summer. The ARTACOM Southampton exhibition, which runs until the end of August 2023, highlights the work of over 30 artists. Visionary artist Roger Sichel oversees an exciting showcase of arts where visitors can experience digital, Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality displays alongside paintings, sculpture, performance arts and live art all summer long.   Ann Liguori With Scott Vallary Laurie Gelman With Michael Gelman, Bob Golden & Kathy Green Notable attendees included: Roger Sichel, Ilene Sichel, Jean Shafiroff, Julie Ratner, Ron Burkhardt, Fern Mallis, Laurie Gelman, Michael Gelman, Bob Golden, Kathy Green, Julie O’Brien, Bill Boggs, Ali Mitchell, Elizabeth Andreassen, Katherine Andreassen, Ana Maria Osorio, Elton Ilirjani, Kav

  Jean Shafiroff With Bill Bratton In 2022 @ Event The Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation’s 14th Annual Unconditional Love Gala is returning to the Hamptons. The event will take place on Saturday, July 22nd, 2023, at The Muses in Southampton, NY. The grand soiree will be the highlight of this summer season out east. Chaired by Jean Shafiroff, the event honors Jon Ledecky, Co-owner, New York Islanders and Matt Meeker, co-founder and CEO, BARK.  The Honorary Chair will be Georgina Bloomberg.  The annual event has been the most important fundraiser for the shelter for over a decade. The fun-filled gala will feature cocktails and a delicious, seated dinner, as well as dancing. In addition, a live and silent auction will help raise much-needed funds for the animals. Proceeds from this event directly support the more than 5,000 animals who enter our doors each year. The Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, is supported exclusively by donations and gr

  Jean Shafiroff Fern Mallis With Barbara Tober, Jean Shafiroff, Ron Dyce & Lee Fryd Philanthropist, TV Host and author Jean Shafiroff hosted her Annual Bastille Day Luncheon at Michael’s Restaurant New York in honor of the French Heritage Society. 55 distinguished guests enjoyed a specially composed menu in Michael’s private dining room and represented a cross-section of Society, fashion and media notables.    Jean Shafiroff With Maria Fishel & Ruth Miller Ramona Singer With Jean Shafiroff Notable attendees included: Jean Shafiroff, Fern Mallis, Valerie Steele, Elizabeth Stribling, NYS Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright, Barbara Tober, Ramona Singer, Bill McCuddy, Christine Schott, George Ledes, David Hochberg, Roy Kean, Lee Fryd, Fernanda Garcia, Marilyn Kirschner, Laurel Marcus, Ernest Schmatola, Maribel Lieberman,  Sylvia Hermingway,  Lieba Nesis  and fashion designers Nabys Vielman, Victor de Souza, Andrew Yu, and Ron Dyson.  Making a fashion statement as always, Jean wore

  Barbara Gooss The award-winning Southampton Inn invited hotel guests, local residents and seasonal visitors to a celebration of culture at the most desirable location in the heart of Southampton New York with the start of the annual Pianofest concert series and the launch of Dawn Watson’s new book, East End Fun & Games. Pianofest is a summer festival that offers concentrated study opportunities to a small group of pianists selected by audition. A weekly concert series highlights the talents of these emerging artists at venues throughout the Hamptons starting in June through August. Pianofest’s director Paul Schenly along with celebrated faculty members Ursula Oppens, Orion Weiss, Jean-Efflam Bavouzet, and Pavel Nersessian are involved in the sessions which conclude August 1st. Engaged with the world of literature, The Southampton Inn hosted a book launch party for the release of East End Fun & Games by Dawn Watson with illustrations by John Dempsey. The event included a speci

  Jean Shafiroff And Southampton Mayor Bill Manger The Southampton History Museum held its annual Halsey House Gala, kicking off the 4th of July weekend. This year’s Gala Chair was philanthropist Jean Shafiroff, and she was supported by Committee Members Doug Halsey, Peter Hallock, Nancy Kane, Father Patrick Edwards, President of the Board of Trustees and honorary committee members Linda Stabler-Talty, Willi Salm, Margaret & Drew Watson and David Granville.   Father Patrick Edwards With Nancy Kane, Jean Shafiroff, Peter Hallock, Doug Halsey & Liana Mizzi The event was sold-out with over 350 guests attending -- the Hamptons most elegant and fun loving crowd including Martin Shafiroff, Mayor Bill Manger, Rick Rose, Nancy Stone, Lydia and Ruddy Touzet, Elyn Kronemeyer, Sylvia Hemingway, Brian Brady, Shari Rivkind, Guy Clark and many others. Funds raised will be used for a wide range of educational programs forthe entire community, and for stabilizing Halsey House’s rapidly deterio

  Dr Samuel Waxman Jean Shafiroff Maria Fishel More than 300 guests attended the Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation’s 19th Annual Hamptons Happening, one of the Hamptons’ most prominent social events of the summer season. The event was held at the beautiful Bridgehampton estate of hosts Kenneth and Maria Fishel. More than $450,000 was raised and will be invested toward groundbreaking cancer research.    Sarah Wragge With CBS News Icon Chris Wragge & Family Pamela Morgan “Since its founding, SWCRF has invested more than $100 million towards collaborative cancer research,” said William T. Sullivan, SWCRF executive director. “This year, funds raised from the Hamptons Happening will support the launch of the SWCRF Mission Possible Research Program, a new project that will support six leading investigators this fall.”   Lori Scott And WPIX Legend Marvin Scott Cagri Kanver The Mission Possible grants will fund projects to investigate new preventions and treatments for cancer design

  Jean Shafiroff With Guests The first charity Garden Tour was a success for the Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation bringing in much needed funds for the rescues in their care.  Private gardens were opened to the public for a great cause with additional sponsors adding to the enjoyment of the day.  The inaugural event was chaired by Sandra McConnell, with Lyn Hamer, Rebecca Williams, and Tish Rehill as Co-Chairs.  The Host Committee included Suzanne Ainslie, Lisa Arnold, Alixandra Baker, Debbie Bancroft, Rosalie Brinton, Paula Butler, Laurie Carson, Beatty Cramer, Laura Danforth, Tim and Susan Davis, Linda Fraser, Heidi Greene, Ann Grimm, Peter Hallock, Thea Hattrick, Ellen Irving, Maggie Kirkbride, Jean Little, Kevin Maple, Howard Marton, Kathy McMullen, Christl Meszkat, Gloria Meyers, Marion Piro, Francesca Reigler, Silvia Robinson, Ellen Scarborough, Nancy Stone, Mary Lou Swift, Lorraine Vidal, Cindy Willis, Ann Yawney.  There were close to 200 people in attendance including, Eli