Times Square Gossip

  Kobi Halperin With Susan Pernick, Marion Waxman & Dr Samuel Waxman The 11th Annual Waxman Luncheon, benefiting the Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation (SWCRF), took place in New York City at the Riverpark restaurant. The fundraising event honored Susan Pernick and featured a live Spring/Summer 2025 fashion presentation from the couture brand Akris. More than 150 people attended the event helping to raise nearly $200,000 for cancer research.  This year’s honoree was philanthropist Susan Pernick, who was recognized for her commitment to supporting cancer research.  Her philanthropic journey is notable, supporting numerous organizations across social causes: education, women's health, the arts, and Judaism. Susan's expertise in the arts led her to serve as the American President of Shenkar College of Engineering, Art, and Design in Ramat Gan, Israel, where she sits on the Board of Directors.  As with previous years, the Waxman Luncheon’s highly anticipated li...

  Jean Shafiroff With Bill Sullivan The 3rd annual Kids Cancel Cancer, benefiting the Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation (SWCRF), took place on Saturday October 26th, 2024 at Frames Bowling Lounge in New York City. In addition to raising $70,000 for critical pediatric cancer research, the event was an entertaining afternoon of bowling, ping pong, billiards, karaoke, games, auctions, great food and more.  "This event stands out from other SWCRF fundraisers because it was created and organized by kids," said Marion Waxman, event founder. "The Kids Cancel Cancer fundraiser enables the Foundation to support the groundbreaking work of two top pediatric cancer scientists—one at St. Jude’s Research Hospital and the other at Schneider Children’s Medical Center in Israel, who have worked collaboratively for many years to discover new, less toxic treatments.”    Lauren Silvers With Hayley Silvers, Ruth Abend, Mischa Abend, Ava Litman, Nancy Litman, Abey Fuks And Helen Va...

  Marion Waxman And Dr Samuel Waxman The Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation (SWCRF), a leading international organization dedicated to eradicating cancer was the beneficiary of an exclusive presentation of the Lafayette 148 New York Spring 2023 collection held at the luxury brand’s Madison Avenue boutique. Attendees were treated to light hors d’oeuvres and prosecco while they shopped to support the Foundation’s cancer research programs such as the International Network on Aging and Cancer and the Women’s Cancer Research Program. Bill Sullivan With Randi Schatz Notable attendees at the event included, Dr. Samuel Waxman, Marion Waxman, Elena Gibbs, William T. Sullivan, Randi Schatz, Lori Levine, Karen Amster-Young, Sabrina Levine, Becky Malinsky, Jose Castelo Branco. About The Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation: The Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation is an international organization dedicated to curing and preventing cancer. The Foundation is a pioneer in cancer res...

  Jean Shafiroff And Austin Wright Maria Fishel And Kenneth Fishel  Maria Fishel Kenneth, Maria, and Bradley Fishel welcomed guests to their Bridgehampton, NY estate for their Diamonds On The Fourth Celebration of Independence Day. The Fishel family held the party for family and friends to get together and celebrate the start of the Summer Season.  Building on their Summer celebration last year, Diamonds On The Fourth set the benchmark for a Summer Party this season in the Hamptons. Event Designer Preston Bailey provided a large white tent, with wooden floors, and the red, white, and blue décor and lighting. Guests were elegantly dressed to meet the dress code of Red, White and Blue – with Sparkles. A 1920s style dance troope and performers greeted guests as they arrived at this special event. Guests mingled and enjoyed cocktails and the Fourth of July themed hors d'oeuvres on an evening where the weather changed from rain to perfection just in time.  Bradley Fishel ...