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  Jean Shafiroff Jean Shafiroff With Rita Cosby Philanthropist and board member, Jean Shafiroff held a Thanksgiving cocktail party in Manhattan in honor of the Mission Society of New York City. The Mission Society, founded in 1812, is committed to ending multigenerational poverty by unlocking the potential of the city’s most underserved families. The Mission Society facilitates academic enrichment, college access, and workforce development programs in Harlem and at 12 public school programs in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and the Bronx.  More than 100 guests attended the New York celebration, hosted by Jean Shafiroff, which was an elegant and festive evening filled with gratitude, compassion, with the spirit of giving back. Jean Shafiroff, known for her dedication to numerous charitable causes, has chosen to spotlight the Mission Society of New York City, an organization that has been at the forefront of empowering underserved communities for over two centuries.    Tomaczek ...

  Jean Shafiroff In Pink Jean Shafiroff Jean Shafiroff With Rita Cosby, Tomaczek Bednarek & Lucia Hwong Gordon Philanthropist and author Jean Shafiroff hosted her Annual Bastille Day Luncheon at the upscale, stylish, art-adorned restaurant Michael’s New York in honor of the French Heritage Society whom will be honoring Jean at their 40th Anniversary New York Gala this coming November, 2022. Jean’s distinguished guests enjoyed a specialty menu in Michael’s private dining room and were a cross-section of Society and the media. Jean Shafiroff With Rita Cosby And Richard Johnson Notable attendees included: Jean Shafiroff, Prince Dimitri of Yugoslavia, US Representative Carolyn Maloney, Nicole Miller, Richard Johnson, Rita Cosby, Bill McCuddy, Barbara Tober, CeCe Black, Christine Schott, David Hochberg, Debra Tanger, Ernest Schmatola, George Ledes, Janna Bullock, Jonathan Marder, Laurel Marcus, Mar Morosse, Marilyn Crawford, Matt Rich, Montgomery Fraiser, Nicole Noonan, Nurit Kahane...

**** ON PARK AVENUE Photos By: James Edstrom **** Jean Shafiroff Cornelia Guest Martin Shafiroff And Tomacheck Bednarek Roy Kean And Ann Rapp Jean Shafiroff With Consuelo Vanderbuilt Costin, Tracey Stern And Randi Schatz Jean Shafiroff and her husband Martin hosted cocktails in their home for the American Heart Association (AHA) who will honor Jean at their June 25, 2016 20th Anniversary Gala in the Hamptons. That night temperatures dropped well below freezing. However, the frigid weather did not stop over 100 friends and supporters from stopping by. Dawne Marie Grannum Victor De Souza Among those enjoying champagne and hors d'oeuvres were Barbara Poliwoda (Regional Director of AHA) and event co-chairs, Randi Schatz, Consuelo Vanderbilt Costin and Tracy Stern. Others who came by included New York Times' best-selling author Michael Gross and his wife Barbara Hodes, Cornelia Guest (daughter of C.Z. Gues...

**** 'PAINT US PINK' HELPS WOMEN IN THE ARTS Photos By: James Edstrom **** Kathrina Miccio Rita Cosby And Kathrina Miccio Tomaczek Bednarek And Steve Walter Larry Romano With Rita Cosby, Kathrina Miccio And Chase Backer New York hotspot The Cutting Room hosted a fundraiser last Sunday to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month and raise funds for acclaimed and beloved resident artist Kathrina Miccio. Kathrina was diagnosed with cancer in August and has established Paint Us Pink, a non-profit program designed to help women in the arts who are also undergoing treatment for breast cancer. Steve Walter With Rita Cosby, Kathrina Miccio And Susan Hathaway Many celebrity friends came out for her and this important cause, including TV and Radio Host Rita Cosby who emceed the event. Also in attendance: Actor Larry Romano, Singer-Songwriter Tomaczek Bednarek, Comedian Maeve Higgins, Producer Joycelyn Engle and 25A Magazine Publish...

Birthday Girl Cheyenne Elliott Lucia Kaiser With Dionne Warwick Cheyenne Elliott With Rita Cosby And Dionne Warwick Stars and friends packed The Leonora Nightclub in New York City last weekend to celebrate the 21st birthday of beautiful singer Cheyenne Elliott. The party was hosted by Elliott’s iconic grandmother, famed singer Dionne Warwick, and guests included TV and WABC Radio host Rita Cosby, singer -songwriter Tomaczek Bednarek and Emmy-Winning TV producer Lucia Kaiser. Guests danced till the wee hours and loved the sparkler-topped birthday cake. Gal Among With Shannon Lea, Rita Cosby And Noel Ashman The emerging diva was born into a family of true music royalty. She’s also the cousin of the late superstar Whitney Houston. Elliott’s talent was noticed at the young age of nine. Grandma Dionne Warwick called her to the stage to sing during a performance of “That’s What Friends Are For” in Coney Island, New York. She wowed the audience and con...

Richard Firshein With Anna Kulinova Anna Kulinova Marc Leder With Anna Kulinova Richard Rubenstein With Rita Cosby And Tomaczek Bednarek Rita Cosby With Anna Kulinova Anna Kulinova With Mariette Warner Anna Kulinova celebrated her birthday at The Giraffe Hotel in New York City. The supermodel has worked with the National Campaign for "Le Mystere" -- high end lingerie line and is well known to New Yorkers with her billboards in Times Square and in the NYC Subways. Miss Kulinova has produced her own calendars and had speaking parts in Garry Marshall's latest movies -- "Valentine's Day" (Scenes with the lead actor -- Ashton Kutcher) and "New Year's Eve". She is also the spokesperson for Travers Jewelry which she wore at her birthday bash. Photos By: James Edstrom

 **** " COURAGE ON DISPLAY " **** Rita Cosby Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney And Warsaw Upriser Julian Kulski 2nd Lt Szymon Marcinow, Polish Consul General, Urszula Gacek And TV Host, Rita Cosby, Presenting Move America Forward Care Packages, Being Sent To U.S. Troops The powerful alliance between America and Poland was highlighted at this month’s beautiful re dedication ceremony in Brooklyn, New York for the first memorial honoring the Warsaw Uprising in the United States. American Flag Flying Over The Warsaw Uprising Mural Tomaczek Bednarek Performs The National Anthem Greg Fryc  Heroes from the 63 days of fighting were honored on the 71st anniversary of their historic battle, the largest citizens resistance against the Germans in WWII. In Greenpoint, about a thousand people joined Warsaw Uprisers, dignitaries and celebrities such as singer Tomaczek Bednarek and TV and Radio Star Rita Cosby, who’s own fath...

**** 'Strange Inheritance' Star Jamie Colby's High Fashion New York Party Photos By: James Edstrom **** Jamie Colby's Resident Magazine Cover Stunning Jamie Colby Rita Cosby With Tomaczek Bednarek Joe And Jane Pontarelli With Jamie Colby Miss Delaware Jane Pontarelli Fox Business Channel's beautiful Jamie Colby celebrated her fashion cover for Resident Magazine with a star studded party at Ben & Jacks Steakhouse on 5th avenue.  Jamie's nearest and dearest included famed host WABC Radio's Rita Cosby, Tomaczek Bednarek, Resident Editor Christopher Pape, Publisher Michael Travin, Rosemary Ponzo and many others. Jamie Colby With Liz McDermott Jamie Colby With Rick Friedberg Resident Publisher Michael Travin With Rita Cosby James Edstrom And Jamie Colby Rosemary Ponzo Christopher Pape With Jamie Colby Harry Dubin With Norah Lawlor Rita Cosby ...