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**** END OF SUMMER IN THE HAMPTON'S **** Zach Erdem And Georgina Bloomberg Covergirl Georgina Bloomberg, hosted a invitation-only event that was held at a newly opened private estate in midtown Water Mill, New York, in the Hampton's. Avanti Gupta And Georgina Bloomberg Laurie Gelman & Michael Gelman Attendees included: Georgina Bloomberg, Hillary Latos, Christine Prydatko, Stacy Rudin, Daniel Lafuente, Victoria Domenico, Don Maslow, Laurie and Michael Gelman, Zach Erdem, Avanti Gupta, Amanda and Anne Hearst, and Carlos Arruza Jr. About Georgina Bloomberg Georgina Bloomberg is an accomplished professional show jumper based in New York City, North Salem, NY, and Wellington, Florida. Bloomberg represented the United States Equestrian Team at the 2015 Pan American Games in Toronto, Canada, where she earned a Team Bronze medal. In addition to a successful equestrian career, Bloomberg has co-authored four young adult n...

  **** HAMPTON'S SOCIETY GOES TO THE HEAD OF THE CLASS Photos By: Rob Rich / Society Allure ****   Laurie Gelman NY Post's Richard Johnson Class Mom Author Laurie Gelman celebrated the launch of her debut book, Class Mom: A Novel, on Thursday, August 24, 2017 with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres at the home of Deana and Steve Hanson in East Hampton, NY. Class Mom: A Novel is a clever take on a year in the life of kindergarten class mom, Jen Dixon. Jen is not your typical Kansas City, Missouri kindergarten class mom¯or a mom in general. Jen already has two college-age daughters by two different men (probably musicians), and it is her second time around the class mom block with five-year-old Max¯this time with a husband and father by her side. Though her best friend and PTA President sees her as the “wisest” candidate for the job (or oldest), not all of the other parents agree. The Gelman Family From recording parents’ response times t...

**** THE HAMPTON'S Photos By: Rob Rich / Society Allure **** Ramona Singer Kimberly Guilfoyle And Sabrina Hannam Lawrence Scott And Michael Bolton Celebrity event planner Larry Scott produced The Michael Bolton Charities, “An Evening Under the Stars” fundraising dinner, private concert and auction in Sagaponack, NY. Richard Kind Michael Bolton & Susan Shin “An Evening Under the Stars” hosted over 300 attendees in a gorgeous, chandelier-strung tent of draped grey silk at a private estate in Sagaponack, NY. The Charities honored Susan Shin, philanthropist and founder of Shin Advisors, LLC. Kimberly Guilfoyle and Chris Wragge acted as hosts of the evening, and Lawrence Scott Events produced ‘An Evening Under the Stars’. Additionally, The Charities gave surprise recognition to Lawrence Scott for his generosity and support in creating an amazing evening. Actor Richard Kind also joined the fun by acting as impromptu auctio...

 **** THE HAMPTON'S Photos By: Rob Rich / Society Allure **** Jean Shafiroff Jean Shafiroff And Julie Ratner Nicole Teitler And Jessica Mackin BRIDGEHAMPTON NY – The Hampton’s-based Ellen Hermanson Foundation held it’s annual gala which netted more than $100,000 for the South Hampton Hospital’s new cancer center and its breast center bearing the foundation’s name. Held at Jean-Georges’ Topping Rose House here, the gala was chaired by Jean Shafiroff. Julie Ratner The Amazing Kreskin The Amazing Kreskin was able to recall the 22 cards pulled from from a shuffled 52-card deck after a quick glace of the remaining cards. The guests left amazed by Kreskin’s mentalist feasts, satisfied with a sumptuous meal and fulfilled as auctioneer Nicolas Dawes, an expert on PBS’ Antiques Road Show, auctioned himself off … twice, and coaxed five figure gifts for each of six special chemotherapy chairs for the cancer center...

****  THE HAMPTON'S   Style icon Jean Shafiroff turned heads at The 24th Annual Watermill Center Summer Benefit **** Style Icon Jean Shafiroff Jean Shafiroff With Robert Wilson Jean Shafiroff made a dramatic appearance at The 24th Annual Watermill Center Summer Benefit in the Hampton's. The stunning celebrity philanthropist wore a midnight blue beaded tulle couture gown by Zang Toi . Ms. Shafiroff adhered to the evenings theme "Fly Into the Sun" and the dress code requirement to wear "dark shiny matter". Her gown resembled a dark bird in flight. The Watermill Center is a laboratory of inspiration and performance, founded by theater and visual artist Robert Wilson, which provides a unique environment for a global community of emerging and established artists and thinkers to gather and explore new ideas together. For more information go to Watermillcenter.org   Photos By: BFA Photography

Lenny Stucker On Set Well known Hampton's and New York City Celebrity photographer Lenny Stucker , has been cast to play the role of the CSI Detective in the Movie "Nick and Nicky". Looks like our famed snapper will have the paparazzi following him soon.

**** HAMPTON'S STYLE Photos By: Patrick McMullan **** Michael Heller With Alfred Culbreth Jake Moross And Celina Dubin Charlie Pardoe With Jeff Banastey And Andy Lack Tilly Moross And Celina Dubin Teddy Bensimon And Kelly Bensimon Jill Stewart With Michael Heller And Sophie Curtis Jill Zarin With Zach Erdem And Matea Brozincebic Talent Resources’ held a special Hamptons outdoor Drive-In film premiere of “Innocence” at Cooper’s Beach in Southampton, NY. The film, starring Kelly Reilly and Sophie Curtis, was produced by Sophie’s father Ron Curtis, along with Jane Mendelsohn and Pam Koffler, and directed by Hilary Brougher. The star-studded event was a big success and felt like a true drive-in like the old days. Held at a parking lot next to the beach at 268 Meadow Lane, Southampton, NY, people turned up early to secure the best spot in front of a 50-foot blow up screen. Stars of the film and guests gathere...

 **** HAMPTON'S IN THE FALL   ****   Southampton Inn   Although the Hamptons are best known as a summer destination, one of the best ways to explore the East End is by visiting during the fall and winter seasons. As summer winds down, Hamptons residents and visitors alike are savoring the slower pace and relishing all that the East End has to offer. The perfect year-round escape, Southampton Inn is a local landmark, nestled on acres of beautifully landscaped grounds in the heart of The Village of Southampton. The warm, Tudor-style Inn is home to 90 beautifully appointed guestrooms, and is located just steps from a variety of charming boutiques, shops, restaurants, galleries, museums, beaches and vineyards. While at first glance, fall and winter in the Hamptons may seem quiet, with a little local knowledge from the friendly staff at Southampton Inn, visitors will quickly find there is much to do – in fact, the beaches are still b...

**** THE HAMPTON'S Photos By: Patrick McMullan **** Tanya Taylor With Diane Brown And Michel Pratte Glenn O'Brien With Bob Reuben And Aaron Young Regina And Brian Feuer With Kerianne Flynn RxArt, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving pediatric hospital environments through art, hosted an evening of sunset cocktails on Sunday, August 11, 2013 at The Bridge Golf Course in Bridgehampton. The cocktail party served as a pre-cursor to the organization’s annual benefit event, the RxArt 13th Anniversary Party, which will take place in September 2013. Since its founding in 2000 by Diane Brown, RxArt has steadily aimed to improve pediatric hospitals by transforming the intimidating environments into comforting, engaging spaces. Using site-specific contemporary art as its platform, RxArt provides patients and their families the opportunity to escape the stresses and pains of illness and instead offers a sense of hope. ...

**** HAMPTON'S SHOPPING **** Christopher Fischer This summer Christopher Fischer Cashmere will create exhibits within its Southampton and East Hampton stores to showcase a select group of artisan designers that represent the American Northeast. Textile designer Rebecca Atwood, along with furniture design studios Richard Watson and O&G Studio, will have their wares on display and available for custom order throughout the 2013 summer season. Limited edition hand painted pillows from Brooklyn-based textile designer Rebecca Atwood’s Blauvelt Collection will be available exclusively at Christopher Fischer’s  East Hampton locations. Atwood’s Blauvelt Collection is deeply rooted in her everyday observations of life in Brooklyn, as well as her own heritage and upbringing on Cape Cod surrounded by the ocean, antiques and her family restaurant. Inspired by water and waves, city shadows and paint splatters, behind each design is a story draw...

**** THE HAMPTON'S GOSSIP **** Naomi Watts The star of the new movie Diana, Naomi Watts was spotted dining with two friends at the Hampton's hotspot, Sotto Sopra, in Amagansett, sister restaurant to Bobby Van's. The Oscar nominated actress enjoyed the restaurant’s Rigatoni Tuscana. The Amagansett hotspot has gained a celebrity following with actors Cameron Diaz and John Slattery and designers Michael Kors and David Yurman. About Sotto Sopra: Sotto Sopra is the Hamptons newest charming Northern Italian eatery, fusing a modern Tuscan atmosphere with traditional Italian cuisine. Under the culinary influence of Chef Josh Savi, the menu at Sotto Sopra features a wide selection of classic dishes which showcase the restaurants always fresh ingredients. Guests can enjoy exceptional dining with the restaurants flavorful brunch on the weekends, and dinner menu which features a variety of impeccably flavored dishes from the menu’s Antipasto, Insalate, Le ...

**** HIGH FASHION FOR BABIES **** Cable Vee Neck Peter Bunny The Christopher Fischer Spring 2013 Baby Collection is destined to inspire every child’s wildest imagination. With whimsical animal motifs, pirate and nautical themes, each tiny-fashionista’s storybook dreams are bound to come to life. For Spring 2013, bold coral and turquoise are combined with delicate silver, lavender and oatmeal beige hues, while using only the plushest of cashmere. Children even have their choice of a knitted sidekick: Peter Bunny or Oliver Monkey. And, if that’s not enough, a Christopher Fischer cashmere blanket transforms into their softest and “never to be parted from” friend. Christopher Fischer is a favorite of “in-the-know,” fashion conscious and celebrity moms and dads, including British soccer star David Beckham, who was recently spotted buying Christopher Fischer Baby at Fred Segal in LA.

**** WORLD CLASS DINING **** 75 Main Street Rising restaurateur Zach Erdem has gained considerable attention in the hospitality industry after transforming a seasonal Hamptons dining staple into a year-round hotspot. The dynamic 32-year-old has used his unique design to balance the classic style of the Hamptons with the enticing elements of New York City nightlife to reinvent the Southampton eatery, 75 Main. The ever popular restaurant and lounge has become a favorite among locals, visitors and celebrities alike, attracting Hollywood’s A-Listers and politicians such as Sarah Jessica Parker, LA Reid, Kelly Ripa, Stanley Tucci, Sofia Vergara, Howard Stern, Pierce Brosnan, Barbara Walters, Jodie Foster, Alex Rodriquez and Vice President Joe Biden. Erdem’s esteemed reputation in the restaurant industry was not established overnight. After moving from Turkey to the United States in 2002, Erdem was struggling to make a living and had planned to move back home after...

**** THIS AND THAT **** Times Square New York City We are making many changes to Times Square Gossip. Since we went over 7 million readers a few weeks ago, we have to try new things. One of the first changes you may notice is new ads, with high end products that match the readership of our site. This includes some very big real estate companies that are huge in New York City and The Hamptons as well as some cool products. We also are putting up some cool links. You might see some huge blank spots where ads should be. This is because this is still a work in progress. It takes a lot of programming and I am trying to design the ads to match the site so the readers have a great experience. Most of our readers know, our site is one of the best looking sites out there. I go crazy when I post a story sometimes and a photo does not look right or the formatting is off. Today I took out a big story with huge stars, because I just did not like the quality of the photos. ...

**** THE HAMPTONS GOSSIP **** Joseph Decristofaro Top producing real estate agent Joseph DeCristofaro launched www.LeaseHamptons.com this January 2012, the premier Hamptons real estate rental website dedicated to assisting customers find and secure the perfect Hamptons home for the coming 2012 summer season. LeaseHamptons understands the needs of rental customers and aims to provide them with a hassle-free experience. The site offers more than 2,000 current rentals, updated listings plus photos of each property. LeaseHamptons’ approach is simple: Ensuring the experience of finding a Hamptons rental is seamless and stress-free as possible. LeaseHamptons’ can be searched by a number of criteria including: · Town · Rental Period · Property Size · House Size · Amount of Bedrooms · Amount of Bathrooms · Waterfront · Pool · Tennis Court · Air Conditioning · South of the Highway · Minimum Price · Maxim...

**** TIMES SQUARE GOSSIP TRAVEL Sea Crest on the Ocean 2166 Montauk Highway, Amagansett, NY TEL: (631) 267-3159 **** Sea Crest On The Ocean Private Beach Sea Crest on the Ocean, a Distinctive Resort & Residence, offers 74 exclusive seaside co-ops comprised of studios, one-, two- and three-bedrooms. Nestled on eight oceanfront acres in the dunes between Montauk and Amagansett, Sea Crest has a private sandy white beach and stunning oceanfront rooms with spectacular views, making it the perfect site for a relaxing escape. Sea Crest recently completed an extensive renovation making it even more appealing to wake up by the sea. For those who want to call Sea Crest home, residences are also available for ownership. Sea Crest is ideal for anyone looking to spend affordable yet memorable vacations with their loved ones. As a complete property management company Distinctive Management eliminates the worries and stress of owning a second home. All home maintenance is taken care of and monthl...

**** The Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Center’s 25 WILD FACTS YOU DIDN’T KNOW **** Wildlife Deer The Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center is a not-for-profit organization fully dedicated to the rehabilitation of wild animals impacted by the encroachment of humans on their habitat. The East End organization known for its expertise on wild animals has provided a slew of fascinating facts and myth-busters most people do not know about their neighboring animals. For example, did you know that osprey can see small fish swimming in murky water from over 100 feet in the air? Did you also know that the popular myth claiming that a mother bird will abandon their young after a human touches them is completely untrue? Well…neither did we! DID YOU KNOW? That birds return to the same location each Spring and some even to the same nest? That mother deer leave their babies alone? Sometimes in places that will seem very strange to you! That fledgl...