Times Square Gossip

  Jill Zarin   Andy Sabin Angela LaGreca The South Fork Natural History Museum and Nature Center, known as SOFO, held its 37th Annual Summer Gala Benefit at the museum in Bridgehampton, themed “Celebrate the Power of Our Natural World: Protecting Our Planet’s Living Waters & Lands.” The gala supported the South Fork Natural History Museum and Nature Center‘s environmental education, museum programming, conservation initiatives and community outreach, bringing together conservation leaders, philanthropists, civic supporters and Hamptons guests for one of the East End’s signature summer benefits. The 2026 honorees included Fabien Cousteau, renowned aquanaut, ocean conservationist and documentary filmmaker; Bernadette Castro, esteemed civic leader and environmental advocate; Louise and Stephen Pesce, devoted supporters of conservation and community initiatives; and Jean Shafiroff, advocate, philanthropist and humanitarian.   Bradford Rand Fabien Cousteau The evening bega...

  Southampton Inn The Southampton Inn will welcome star of “The View,” comedian, and playwright Joy Behar along with Emmy-award winning producer, comedian, and writer Angela LaGreca with musical director Lenny Babbish and actor/writer Randy Hemming as they host a special salon for creators.  Lenny Babbish and Randy Hemming will also join on Saturday, May 17th at 5:00pm for an evening showcasing local talent to entertainment industry icons as they display works in progress, music, and stories. Surprise guests are also anticipated to join along for a night of fun and artistic mischief.  Tickets to attend the artist’s salon are $20 at the door with offerings from a cash bar. Salon guests who stay for dinner can enjoy a prix-fixe option from Claude’s Restaurant for only $38. The popular eatery has a newly established food and beverage team who has launched a delicious all-American menu this summer.  The Southampton Inn is considered one of the top properties of the east ...

  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, “Savi...

Jean Shafiroff   Jean Shafiroff And Martin Shafiroff Vanessa Gordon Philanthropist Jean Shafiroff and her husband Martin Shafiroff were honored at the Stony Brook Southampton Hospital’s 61st Annual Summer Party under air-conditioned tents in the fields at Wickapogue Road and Old Town Road, Southampton. The Shafiroffs are longtime supporters of Stony Brook Southampton Hospital, with Jean being on the Southampton Hospital Association Board. Jean chaired the Southampton Hospital Summer Party's in 2010, 2011 and 2013 when a total of $5.4million was raised for the Hospital. The event was an evening of cocktails, dinner and dancing to benefit the Jenny and John Paulson Emergency Department. Larry Scott of Lawrence Scott Events provided the ambiance and gourmet offerings, with music by Groove Society. Larry Scott’s floral décor was inspired by Jean Shafiroff’s elegant style and glamorous gowns. This year’s party was emceed by lead news anchor at WNBC Chuck Scarborough. ...