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  Greenwich Polo Club The iconic Greenwich Polo Club is in full force with its 2024 summer season, boasting an exciting lineup of Sunday polo match events.  The Greenwich Polo Club, one of the premier polo clubs in the world, hosted the first match of the East Coast Open between Teams Smithfield (players: John Klopp (Position 1, Rating A), Manuel Villamil (Position 2, Rating 5), Pablo Pieres Jr (Position 3, Rating 9) and Joaquin Panelo (Positon 4, Rating 6)) and Escape Aviation (Andrew / Max Gundlachh (Position 1, Rating A), Felipe Miguens (Position 2, Rating 5), Mariano Gonzalez Jr. (Position 3, Rating 7) and Ezequiel Martinez Ferrario (Position 4, Rating 7)).  A thrilling contest ensued where team Smithfield ultimately triumphed with a final score of 12-11.  The next East Coast Open match presented by Audi will be played on September 1st, with the final on September 8th.  The Greenwich Cup on September 15th rounds out the fall Polo season.  The Greenwich Polo Club, an escape from the

  Patricia Silverstein Patricia Silverstein, President of the Silverstein Dream Foundation and Board Member of The Cure Alliance presented at a conference panel in the Hamptons on the subject of, “New Frontiers in the cure and prevention to the Global pandemic: Diabetes”  Today Diabetes is widely regarded as having become a global pandemic. Globally 543 Million people have diabetes, The number of sufferers are predicted to increase to 655 Million by 2030 and as high as 745 Million by 2040. in the United States of America one in three people are expected to develop diabetes sometime in their life.  When Patricia’s younger sister was diagnosed with diabetes at a young age, she decided to act and devote her efforts to help raise awareness and funds to help find a cure. When her sister, who was not even 30, had kidney failure, Patricia felt fortunate enough to work with doctors to help her sister receive a successful transplant that saved her life.  “My sister told me to find strength and

  NEW YORK WOMEN'S FOUNDATION & FASHION WEEK The New York Women’s Foundation (NYWF) is excited to announce its participation in this year's Catwalk FurBaby charity fashion show, an event hosted by ELYSIAN to celebrate fashion while raising funds for important causes during New York Fashion Week. NYWF is delighted to have been selected to participate in this year’s event and will be partnering with NYWF Board Member and philanthropist Jean Shafiroff and rising star design talent, Ashley Plasse, a student at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT). Jean Shafiroff is a long-standing, dedicated supporter of NYWF and gender justice causes. She will be wearing the look designed by Plasse, which showcases the elegance of high fashion with the rich tradition of Bengali craftsmanship. This opportunity emphasizes NYWF’s commitment to celebrating and supporting women across all sectors and backgrounds. Through grantmaking and partnerships, NYWF supports community partners with align

  Maria Fishel With Kenneth Fishel Elisa DiStefano Haiti Air Ambulance (HAA), an established New York based 501(c)(3) non-profit, which since 2014 has been the only charity helicopter air ambulance service dedicated to serving the 11.4 million people of Haiti held their first reception in the Hamptons to introduce the critical role of the organization.  Over the past decade, Haiti Air Ambulance has flown over 2,000 missions, triaging, treating and transporting patients from remote and underserved areas to hospitals equipped to provide the specialized care they require. Over 40% of its patients are pregnant mothers and newborns.  HAA’s commitment to saving lives and improving healthcare access in Haiti has made a profound impact on the country’s medical landscape.   Pat Dolan Leesa Rowland Jerry Della Femina With Judy Licht, Angela LaGreca & Contessa Bernadette Piccolina HAA brought the story of their invaluable work to the Hamptons with a special reception, “Saving Lives from the S

  Amy Green Jean Shafiroff With Amy Green Amy Green and Gary Green hosted the second Footprint of Life Gala at their residence in Bridgehampton. The family-run The Green Vision Foundation curated a star-studded night to bring together like-minded organizations to collectively support and bring much-needed awareness of the environmental challenges facing our World.  The environmental-themed “50 Shades of Blue” soiree benefitted the charity partners’ work to preserve and protect the environment and our natural world, promote community upliftment, and support conservation and education programs. This event built on the inaugural Footprint of Life Gala and aims to pave the way for many more events to come that will center around the critical issues facing communities throughout the world.  Tusk.org matched every dollar raised at the Gala, helping Footprint of Life reach our goal of just under a million dollars. The funds will go towards anti-poaching programs, protecting biodiversity, and

  Jean Shafiroff With Eze Azenabor And Patricia Silverstein Yuliya Vainilovich With Patricia Silverstein, Federico Checo And Roger Silverstein The Diabetes Research Institute Foundation (DRIF) in collaboration with the Silverstein Dream Foundation (SDF) held their Fourth Annual Hamptons Garden Gala to raise awareness and funds toward finding a cure for diabetes. The event was Hosted and Co-Chaired by Patricia and Roger Silverstein and held at their home in Water Mill, NY. Vice Chairs for the event included Sugie Bruttomesso, Carrie Packin, Abigail Pollak, Doug Donaldson, Brian Packin and Susan Shin. At the gala, Camillo Ricordi M.D., Director of the Cell Transplant Center and Director Emeritus of the Diabetes Research Institute shared some of the latest developments in the field of diabetes research. Gala guests were entertained with a live fashion show from designer Ese Azenabor, a luxury silent auction, and dancing under the stars with DJ Matthew Pollak. The live auction was conducte

  Melissa Rand With Bradford Rand Jean Shafiroff Kenneth Fishel With Maria Fishel, Alexandra Fishel & Bradley Fishel 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. The Event benefitted The Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation (SASF). The annual event showcased one of the largest gatherings of collectible spectacular vintage and new Ferrari, Porsche, Aston Martin, McLarens, Rolls-Royce Motorcars the Hamptons has ever seen whose combined value was estimated at over $100 Million. A series of automotive connoisseurs and celebrity judges reviewed nearly 200 Ferrari & Porsche motorcars in the judged concours led by Chief Judge

  Alexa Ray Joel Alexa Ray Joel With Jean Shafiroff NYC Second Chance Rescue founded by Jennifer Brooks and Lisa Blanco held their 3rd Annual Hamptons benefit at Common Ground East in East Hampton. The event honored the remarkable animal advocacy of Alexa Ray Joel, hosted by Brandon Colón and featured a special musical performance by Fat Joe.  The event was produced by Lawrence Scott Events and following the performance, Guests continue to dance the evening away with music by DJ DIMATTEO.   Fat Joe Vanessa Vinci With Abra Hart, Lisa Rose, Jennifer Brooks, Jean Shafiroff, Lisa Blanco, Jennifer Parker And Katie McEntee Lisa Blanco With Jennifer Brooks, Alexandra Daddario, Lisa Rose And Kate McEntee Notable Attendees included: Alexa Ray Joel, Fat Joe, Alexandra Daddario, Jean Shafiroff, Andrew Form, Jennifer Brooks, Lisa Blanco, Lisa Rose , Kate McEntee, Jennifer Parker, Eddie Shapiro, Brett Icahn, Brandon Colón, Erin Christoff, Elizabeth Bowden, James Marzigliano, Kingsley Crawford, Juli

  Keiko Aoki A reception was held at the home of Keiko Aoki in New York City to welcome Yogmata Keiko Aikawa, the First Female Siddha Master and Himalayan Great Saint who is holding a unique session where people can come and learn some of the Himalayan teachings and receive a special blessing from the Siddha master herself.  The World-Renowned Meditation Expert and Siddha Master Yogmata Keiko Aikawa will be holding a Darshan and Diksha in New York City this Fall. Attendees will have a rare opportunity to receive the special blessing and listen to her Himalayan teachings.  A Darshan is derived from the ancient language, Sanskrit meaning ‘auspicious viewing.’ It is an opportunity to meet and share the same space with a Master. Through the Master’s gaze – through their presence beside you, the physical touch of their hands, as well as direct and indirect shaktipat – a blessing occurs that facilitates your safe and swift transformation in this lifetime.  The Diksha is a spiritual initiatio

  Jean Shafiroff And Martin Shafiroff   Margo And John Catsimatidis Southampton Hospital Foundation President Julia McCormack, Southampton Hospital Association Chairman Jim Forbes, and Stony Brook Southampton Hospital CAO Emily Mastaler Fern Mallis And Stony Brook University Hospital CEO & COO Carol Gomes  An influential group of philanthropists, socialites, medical leaders and supporters gathered under the iconic tents on Wickapogue Road, Southampton, to commemorate the return of the Hamptons’ most anticipated fundraiser: Southampton Hospital Foundation’s 66th Annual Summer Party, to benefit Stony Brook Southampton Hospital on Saturday, August 3rd, 2024. Co-chaired by Elena A. Ford and Sarah J. Wetenhall, this year’s gala centered around the theme 'Embracing our Legacy and Envisioning our Future,' celebrating 66 years of raising essential funds to support healthcare from Westhampton to Montauk. Father Alexander Karloutsos and Dr. Daniel Van Arsdale were honored for their s

  Jean Shafiroff Aisha Christian The Southampton African American Museum (SAAM) held its summer founder’s circle fundraiser which this year honored, Brenda Simmons, Founder and Executive Director of SAAM. The Museum’s Benefit was co-chaired by Jean Shafiroff, her husband, Martin Shafiroff, along with Aisha Christian and Michael Steifman at the Southampton Inn.  The aim of the benefit was to support the museum’s campaign to support its operations and endowment.   The Southampton African American Museum, a former Black barber shop opened on Juneteenth, 2021, and is the first African American site to be a historically designated landmark in the Village of Southampton, NY and the first Black barbershop to be transformed into a museum in the United States.   Aisha Christian With Jean Shafiroff, Rebecca Seawright & Michael Steifman   Jean Shafiroff With Ese Azenabor & Aisha Christian Among the many notable guests were: Jean Shafiroff, Martin Shafiroff, Aisha Christian (SAAM board mem

  Beth Stern And Skittles The Owl Jean Shafiroff And Beth Stern The Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center of the Hamptons celebrated their 16th Annual GET WILD! Gala raising funds to contribute to their mission to rehabilitate and successfully release animals back into the wild across Eastern Long Island.  Michael Hayes was honored at this year's Gala, held at the Southampton Arts Center and the event chairs for this year’s benefit were Ingrid Edelman, Jane Gill, Missy Hargraves, Jonathan McCann and Lisa Baron Schenker. The emcee for the event was Award-winning animal advocate Jill Rappaport.  Guests were treated to live music from special musical guests Taylor Barton and G.E. Smith, cocktails, light fare, and a silent auction.   Chuck Scarborough And Kathleen Mulcahy Jill Rappaport All guests were welcomed to the cocktail party, which featured appearances by some of the non-releasable hawks and owls that the Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center has rehabilitated and now resid