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**** SHOPPING FOR DAD **** Manhattan Moonshine Manhattan Moonshine What should you buy for the father that has everything? Treat them to a bottle of Manhattan Moonshine. A soft, approachable Whiskey with incredible complexity, Manhattan Moonshine has been carefully crafted to be the perfect Whiskey for cocktails and for the warmer months. Unlike the darker Whiskeys that can be cloying in the warm weather even over ice, Manhattan Moonshine is barely aged in oak, meaning that its flavor is lighter and softer and is refreshing even on the hottest, most humid summer days. Because of this lighter flavor, Manhattan Moonshine can make an almost endless variety of cocktails, from Manhattans to Mint Juleps to Margaritas, meaning it can easily replace the liquor in your father's drink of choice. Pick up a bottle today and if you are lucky, maybe he will share! Manhattan Moonshine’s unmistakable 750 ml Art Deco decanter retails at the MSRP of $39.99...

**** RESTAURANTS FOR DAD **** NEW YORK T-Bar T-Bar This Upper East Side neighborhood gem offers signature dishes from Executive Chef Ben Zwicker’s special menu, which Dad is sure to love. Specials include a Kale Salad with apple, sesame, and chili-lime vinaigrette; Yellowfin tuna tartare; and the prime aged Angus burger. Also available are the T-Bar Steak Bar—certified Black Angus, filet mignon, aged New York Strip, aged bone-in rib eye, or Black Angus porterhouse for two, served with steak sauce, béarnaise sauce, or poivre sauce. No meal at T-Bar is complete without tasting the popular desserts Banana Parfait Mille Feuilles or Chocolate Sundae with brownie, chocolate sauce, and cream. An artful menu of specialty cocktails—including the exquisite Downtown Manhattan, made with Whistle Pig Straight Rye Whiskey, brandied cherries, Antica vermouth, and cherry herring—and a curated wine list complete this epicurean experience. 1278 3rd Avenue ...

**** HIGH FASHION **** Coco Rocha With Maya Henry Teen It girl and activist Maya Henry attended the CFDA (Council of Fashion Designers of America) Fashion Awards recently, along with the likes of Beyoncé, Michael Kors, Heidi Klum and Naomi Campbell. The annual event, which took place at the Hammerstein Ballroom in central New York was hosted by comedian Joel McHale and in collaboration with Swarovski. CFDA is a non-profit trade association whose membership consists of more than 400 of America’s foremost womenswear, menswear, jewelry and accessory designers. Fashionista Maya Henry looked radiant in a full length semi-sheer Etro gown with long sleeves and a floral pattern, matched with jewels by David Webb. Maya sported a trendy triple braid hairstyle by expert hair stylist Laura Polko and makeup by celebrity makeup artist Patrick Ta. This fashionista became an overnight sensation because of her $6M Quinceañera earlier this year - that featured performances by ...

****  THE HAMPTON'S **** Jean Shafiroff The Southampton Historical Museum will host a book talk and signing for Jean Shafiroff's Successful Philanthropy: How to Make a Life By What You Give. This book is a practical guide to modern giving that redefines philanthropy for today's era. Far more than making monetary donations, philanthropy today encompasses giving time and knowledge, resources that can be just as valuable as financial contributions. Whether you're a new philanthropist, a member of a charity's Board of Directors, or just getting started as a volunteer, Successful Philanthropy offers the practical guidance and inspiring perspective that empowers all of us to take part in building a better world. Bob Chaloner, president and CEO of the Southampton Hospital will introduce Shafiroff. A reception for the author follows the reception. Event will be held at Rogers Mansion, 17 Meeting House Lane, Southampton *Book Talk & Signing:...

Preservation Hall Jazz Band The Preservation Hall Jazz Band performed at the Brooklyn Bowl in Las Vegas, Nevada the other night. Photo By: Erik Kabik Photography/ MediaPunch

The High Roller Observation Wheel The High Roller Observation wheel illuminated in Rainbow and Patriotic colors in tribute to the victims of the Orlando Shooting at The Linq in Las Vegas, Nevada. Photo By: Erik Kabik Photography/ MediaPunch

Kim Kardashian And Kanye West Kim Kardashian and Kanye West seen at LAX airport in Los Angeles, California on their way to Paris the other day. Please stay there! Photo By: John Misa/MediaPunch

Bill O'Reilly Bill O'Reilly visited The Late Show With Stephen Colbert yesterday in New York City. The FOX News host was all smiles for the cameras. Photo By: Diego Corredor/Media Punch

Regis Philbin And Larry King Larry King was snapped in conversation with Regis Philbin at The 92Y yesterday in New York City. Photo By: Diego Corredor/Media Punch

Juniper Bar Juniper Bar – which has long been the go-to lunchtime respite in New York’s Midtown West – is offering a new appetizing Brunch Menu available on Saturdays and Sundays from 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM. This new menu will be served alongside their regular full menu. The menu will feature savory dishes such as Maine Lobster Benedict with fresh Main Lobster, arugula, and charred tomato bernaise sauce; Smoked Salmon Scramble made with soft scrambled eggs, smoked salmon, dill, lumpfish caviar. For those who crave something more sweet, there are appetizing choices like the Vanilla Buttermilk Waffles, topped with caramelized apples, salted caramel sauce, vanilla bean whipped cream, toasted pecans and warm maple butter or the Blueberry Pancakes, served with blueberry relish and ricotta cheese. Lobster Benedict Juniper will also be offering unlimited mimosas, prosecco and bloody mary for $29.00 from 12:00 AM to 3:00 PM. In addition to Brunch, Juniper B...

**** A ACTIVIST'S VIEWPOINT Story By: James Edstrom **** Omar Mateen Gay rights are the new ignored rights, just like when African Americans got equal rights many years ago and were ignored, the same thing is happening to the gay movement. Gays are the new ignored minority. The massacre at an Orlando gay nightclub early yesterday has been described as a "domestic terror incident," with at least 50 dead and 53 injured, officials said, making it the worst mass shooting in U.S. history and the deadliest terror attack on U.S. soil since the events of Sept. 11, 2001. The shooter has been identified by officials as Omar Mateen of St. Lucie County, Florida, a U.S.-born citizen with Afghani parents. After the shooting began, he called 911 to pledge his allegiance to ISIS, according to law enforcement officials. ISIS supporters have cheered the massacre online and an ISIS communique referred to the shooter as an ISIS "fighter,...

Jean Shafiroff Spotted: the glamorous philanthropist, Jean Shafiroff, walking the red carpet at the Make a Wish Foundation Gala at Cipriani Wall Street. The New York glamour girl was wearing a one-of-a-kind gowndesigned just for her by designer, Victor de Souza who accompanied her to the Gala.  Approximately 700 attended this event which raised well over $1 million for its cause. Jean Shafiroff With Victor de Souza About the Make a Wish Foundation: Tens of thousands of volunteers, donors and supporters advance the Make-A-Wish® vision to grant the wish of every child diagnosed with a life-threatening medical condition. In the United States and its territories, on average, a wish is granted every 37 minutes. A wish experience can be a game-changer and it is this belief that guides the work of the Make A Wish Foundation. Photo By: BFA Images  

**** THE HAMPTONS BEST **** Rob Florio With Tina Louise Rick Friedman With Jay Scheiderman And Dr. Nicolas Dyno Southampton, NY- The first ever luxury design show staged on the East End proved to be a stunning success, as thousands flocked to the inaugural Hamptons Contemporary Design+Décor Fair at the Elks Fairground in Southampton this past weekend. The brainchild of art fair guru Rick Friedman, attendees had the opportunity to experience the latest in state-of-the-art luxury home décor from both national and international brands to one-of-a-kind artisan pieces. An eclectic mix of over 160 exhibitors in the 55,000 interior/exterior pavilion wowed the capacity crowds with everything related to both indoor and outdoor living from furniture to appliances, rugs to window treatments, billiard tables to home theater innovations, landscaping alternatives to luxury patio solutions, and so much more. Friedman was thrilled with both the success of and...

Jean Shafiroff NEW YORK, NY – On the heels of her animal rescue mission in Nicaragua, Celebrity Philanthropist and Author Jean Shafiroff, hosted a special talk for her new book Successful Philanthropy: How to Make a Life by What You Give, at Barnes & Noble in New York City. Jean shared with the audience how to get started in charitable work, without writing a big check. Using examples from her own life, Jean provided a roadmap on giving back by explaining that everyone has something to give, no matter how small. Attendees listened intently as Shafiroff revealed her own path, and shared details from her latest charitable effort to help abused and abandoned animals in Nicaragua. “More often than not, people want to give back to those in need but don’t know where exactly to start,” said Jean Shafiroff. “I’ve created a guidebook that lays out the tools they need to begin the most fulfilling job anyone can do, which is to help the less fortunate. At my book signing, ...