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  Oprah Winfrey Jean Shafiroff   Literacy Partners hosted its 2025 Evening of Readings & Gala Dinner at Pier Sixty, Chelsea Piers, gathering New York’s literary, philanthropic, and civic leaders to celebrate the power of literacy to change lives. The event placed the spotlight firmly on the impact of adult literacy and the role community plays in empowering families through education. Proceeds from the gala directly support Literacy Partners’ life-changing programs for adults, parents and caregivers from 30 states and Puerto Rico. focusing in particular on high-need regions such as New York City, Philadelphia, Nevada, and San Diego.   Bob Woodward With Carl Bernstein The gala began with cocktails and a waterfront welcome, followed by dinner and remarks from Literacy Partners students and honorees. The Gala also included a special tribute to the late author Barbara Taylor Bradford and welcomed Global Media Leader Oprah Winfrey as a special guest and presenter. This yea...

**** THE HAMPTONS GOSSIP **** Thelma Houston With Gerry Logue And Countess Luann de Lesseps Carl Bernstein With Jim And Amy Chanos Miracle House, a New York City charity that provides temporary housing, meals and advocacy to caregivers and patients coming to the city for critical medical treatment held its 20th Anniversary Gala, in the Hamptons. It was the charity’s most successful event to date, raising over $700,000.At the event at the Bridgehampton Surf & Tennis Club, Bravo’s Andy Cohen convinced Real Housewives of New York City’s Countess LuAnn de Lesseps to give an impromptu performance of her upcoming single, “Chic C’est La Vie.” Cohen provided the “San Tropez” beat while the Countess gave a sample of her new “spoken word” tune. The Countess also generously auctioned off “Lunch with the Countess,” selling for $5,000. The Live Auction included several incredible vacation packages, as well as 8 original hand painted plates by renowned artist Damien Hirst. One of the evening’s ...

Vernon Jordan Harry Smith Carl Bernstein Charlie Rose Charlie Rose along with Carl Bernstein, Harry Smith , Vernon Jordan and many other celebrities and friends attended the Walter Cronkite Memorial Service at Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center in New York City. Photos By: RD / Dziekan / Retna Digital