Times Square Gossip

  Jean Shafiroff Julie Ratner With Jean Shafiroff & Victoria Schneps   Elton Ilirjani Nathania Nisonson With James Marzigliano & Kate McEntee The Ellen Hermanson Foundation Summer Gala took place at the beautiful waterfront Bridgehampton Tennis & Surf Club with Dr. Julie Ratner, President of the Ellen Hermanson Foundation and gala chair Jean Shafiroff, honoring Dr. Edna Kapenhas, Medical Director of The Ellen Hermanson Breast Center and Stony Brook Southampton Hospital as well as Victoria Schneps-Yunis, President and Co-Publisher Schneps Media. The Gala chair for the event was philanthropist, Jean Shafiroff.   The Ticketed guests gathered for a night of cocktails, dinner, dancing, and afterwards a beach bonfire. Led by emcee and auctioneer Alyson Schacherer, $87,000 was raised from both the live auction and the opportunity to purchase direct services. Highlights of the live auction included tickets to Stephen Colbert, a Billy Joel concert at Madison Square Gar...

  Jean Shafiroff Dan’s Out East End Impact Awards Recognizing and Celebrating those who impact, influences and support the LGBTQ+ Community of the East End, was held at Blu Mar in the Hamptons. Philanthropist Jean Shafiroff recieved The Champion Award for Allies of the Community. The Impact Awards ceremony was hosted by the hilarious duo of Patrick McLaughlin, managing director of sales at Douglas Elliman and former TV producer, and Bill McCuddy, TV personality, podcast co-host and Dan’s Papers contributor. The event included uplifting words from speakers including Schneps Media President Victoria Schneps; New York State Assemblymember Rebecca Seawright; Judith Kasen-Windsor, wife of late LGBTQ+ activist/philanthropist Edie Windsor and a philanthropist in her own right; former U.S. Representative for New York Carolyn Maloney; and special guest speaker New York City Councilmember Crystal Hudson. The awards event recognizes and celebrates those who impact, influence and support the L...

  Regency Outdoor Advertising Regency Outdoor Advertising (Regency) has entered into an agreement with Liquid Outdoor Media (LOM) to exclusively represent Regency as its sales representative to grow market share, revenues, and profitability in the outdoor advertising market.  Commenting for Regency Outdoor Advertising, Chief Executive Officer Philip Berardi said, “We are excited about Liquid Outdoor Media’s representation of Regency. Liquid Outdoor was the logical choice to represent our billboard plant both locally and nationally. This collaboration will provide an opportunity for us to focus on our conversion to digital, diversification and growth verticals while continuing to provide our valuable customers with the premium ad space and customer service they expect from Regency.”  For Liquid Outdoor Media, Paul Ducharme, Managing Partner said, "Regency's curated inventory, combined with Liquid's client-centric focus, will provide advertisers with best-in-class media and...

  Cagri Kanver With Olivier Vidal   This summer 2023, in cooperation with Cagri Kanver the GAD Foundation is presenting the sculptural work of architect and sculptor Gokhan Avcioglu for the first time in New York with the installation of the ARTIMUS sculpture in Easthampton, New York at El Turco Hamptons.   The GAD Foundation brings this important sculptural installation to the contemporary art scene in the Hamptons introducing concepts of advanced computational form making with digital fabrication. ARTIMUS is the ancient Anatolian Luwian goddess of nature originating from the Bronze Age Luwian people, 2500-1200 BC of Western Anatolia in present day Turkey.  Gokhan Avcioglu draws inspiration from nature and the deities from ancient Anatolia to reintroduce a new notion of nature and form through archaic tendencies mixed with advanced forms in this statue ARTIMUS. The ARTIMUS installation is intended to work in the natural setting of sea and forest in the Hamptons to a...

  Jean Shafiroff With Elton Ilirjani Elton Ilirjani Jean Shafiroff   Rebecca Seawright Elton Ilirjani, international model, activist and philanthropist was awarded the honor of Philanthropist and Activist of the Year at the Dan’s Out East Impact Awards in Southampton, NY.   Fern Mallis With Stan Herman, Judith Kasen-Windsor & Antwayn Hopper Carolyn Maloney The awards event recognizes and celebrates those who impact, influence and support the LGBTQ+ community of the East End. The afternoon was one of celebration, dancing, great food, drink and most of all, connection between people.    Victoria Schneps-Yunis Out East End Impact Awards 2023 recipients included:  Philanthropist / Activity of the Year Elton Ilirjani  Edie Windsor Trailblazer Awards Stan Herman Antwayn Hopper  Champion Award for Allies of the Community Frederico Azevedo, Carol Calicchio, Joan Deignan, Rick Friedman, Dr. Stephen T. Greenberg, John McSherry, Jean Shafiroff, Nabys Vie...

  Brian T. Lally With Lawrence Scott, Rosanna Scotto, Iris Katz,Victoria Moran Furman And Saul Katz Music superstar and renowned dancer, choreographer and TV personality Paula Abdul performed at Northwell Health’s fifth annual Summer Hamptons Evening (SHE), which raised $1 million for the Katz Institute for Women’s Health. The event was held in Water Mill, NY, at the residence of Victoria Moran-Furman, who hosted alongside presenting sponsors Iris and Saul Katz, the benefactors of Northwell’s Katz Institute, Eric Moran, and celebrity event planner Larry Scott of Lawrence Scott Events.   Supporters of the event are raising health for the women in the communities Northwell serves. The Katz Institute for Women’s Health is driven by the Katzes’ vision that women in all walks of life and at every age, especially in underserved communities, should receive access to the best individualized care and resources. The institute has created the only network of experts – including clinician...

  Costa Rica Fashion Week All eyes were on Costa Rica Fashion week and its star model, philanthropist Elton Ilirjani who opened the show held at the Antigua Aduana.  Wearing a spectacular creation by young designer, Tami Quesada, Elton opened the show for the National Learning Institute (INA) demonstrating characteristic poise and grace.   “The CRFW, the designers and people of Costa Rica were so welcoming – it feels very special to have been invited and to be at fashion week at a time when it is raising the key questions of sustainability and the future.  My experience energized me to look forward to New York Fashion Week this September” says Ilirjani.  Elton, who has made headlines for his activism regarding the importance of genderless modelling, is actively working in the community to help promote a genderless movement in fashion industry - Looking to invest and build a healthy agenda on the topic of equality.  Costa Rica Fashion Week 2023, Under the sl...

  Marion Waxman With Dr. Samuel Waxman Jean Shafiroff With Dr. Samuel Waxman And Marion Waxman The 2nd annual Kids Cancel Cancer, benefiting the Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation (SWCRF), took place at The Clubhouse in East Hampton. In addition to raising crucial funds for pediatric cancer research, the event was an entertaining evening of arcade games, miniature golf, close-up magic by Chuck Hayes, great food, a thrilling live and silent auction facilitated by Grandstand Sports and Memorabilia, and much more.    Diana Passarelli With Chris Arlotto   Deborah Clayman With Lisa Berg, Sam Marchiano, Michelle Katz, Alyssa Klein, Lauren Silvers And Nancy LItman   Unlike, other fundraising events put on by SWCRF, this one is unique, since it was created and organized by kids,” said Marion Waxman, who is spearheading the event. “This year’s event raised more than $90,000. Funds will support the work of two leading pediatric cancer investigators – one based at St...

  Robin Cofer With Ramona Singer & Leesa Rowland Zac Erdem With Jennifer Brooks, Candy Udell, Lisa Blanco, Melissa Gorga & Kate McEntee NYC Second Chance Rescue held their 2nd Annual Hamptons benefit “Pawparazzi”, presented by Margit Brandt Palm Beach & London Jewelers at The Baker House 1650 in East Hampton. The event honored the remarkable animal advocacy & contributions of Candy Udell & Zach Erdem and was graciously hosted by the charming Brandon Colón.   Fern Mallis With Durell Godfrey Maria White With Soren White Elizabeth Shafiroff With Richard Ballard The benefit included an impersonator concert for charity featuring Athena Riech as Lady Gaga to help raise funds for dogs and cats in need. Guests continue to dance the evening away with music by DJ DIMATTEO.  Ian Duke With Chloe Malas & Norah Lawlor   Notable Attendees included: Margit Brandt, Blair Brandt, Joe Gatto, Bessy Gatto, Dylan Lauren, Melissa Gorga, Joe Gorga, Ramona Singer, Jen...

Footprint Of Life Gala  Amy Green and Gary Green are set to host the exciting inaugural Footprint of Life Gala at their residence in Bridgehampton on August 24th. The family-run The Green Vision Foundation has curated a star-studded night to bring together like-minded organizations to collectively support and bring much-needed awareness.   Notable special guests set to attend include Erin Lichy of “The Real Housewives of New York City”, supermodel Karolína Kurková and husband Archie Drury, Monica Chang, David Yarrow, Sasha Benz and husband Oli Benz, Hassan Pierre, Francoise Sarkozy, Peter & Alba Cook, Candace Bushnell, Ramona Singer, Countess Luann de Lesseps, Julia Haart, Batsheva Haart and Chris Burch.   Generous sponsors for the night include Nobu, Macallan, Ferrari, Sip Channé, Faith Tribe, Chef Meze, Princess World Jewelers and Hamptons Magazine.  This isn’t just another gala. It’s a movement.  The jungle-themed “50 Shades of Green” soiree is set to ben...

  Patricia Silverstein And Roger Silverstein Irina Eicke With Patricia Silverstein & Maximilian Eicke Jean Shafiroff The Diabetes Research Institute (DRI) and Foundation (DRIF) held their third annual Hamptons Garden Gala to raise awareness and funds toward finding a biological cure for diabetes. The event was Hosted and Co-Chaired by Patricia and Roger Silverstein and held at their delightful home in Water Mill, NY. Vice Chairs for the event included Doug Donaldson, Abigail Pollak, Susan Shin, and Lauren Smart.    Luann de Lesseps Lauren Smart With Geoff Smart At the Gala, The DRIF’s Scientific Director, Matthias von Herrath, M.D., shared some of the latest developments in the field of diabetes research. Gala guests were entertained by live music, a luxury silent auction, dancing under the stars and more. They were wowed by a special performance by acclaimed speed painter Revel, who painted the evening’s first live auction item upside down, keeping guests and bidders...

  Victor Green With Bradford Rand Nicole Noonan With Steven Knobel Bradford Rand and his team including Andrew Levitt at the world-renowned events company RAND Luxury produced a private charity brunch & concours in collaboration with Ferrari of Long Island, Manhattan Motorcars, Morgan Stanley, Rémy Martin / Louis XIII and more. The exclusive, Invitation-Only concours was Sold Out well in advance and was hosted at the Bridgehampton estate of Kenneth & Maria Fishel.   Soren White Mike Endico With Bill Endico & Fabio Granato Julie Romo Auclair With Ken Fishel, Maria Fishel, Bradley Fishel & Alexandra Fishel The Event benefitted The Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF), which is dedicated to finding cures for cancer, and the Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation (SASF). The annual event showcased one of the largest gatherings of collectible spectacular vintage and new Ferrari Motorcars the Hamptons has ever seen and the collection of vehicles present was estima...