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  Henry Buhl Richard O'Connor With Gail Martin And Jim Martin Southampton’s summer social calendar welcomed one of its most meaningful philanthropic gatherings on Saturday as community leaders, longtime supporters and Hamptons residents came together at Whitefield on Hill Street for the ACE Sunflower Benefit, an evening dedicated to raising awareness and support for ACE Programs for the Homeless while recognizing the decades-long commitment of philanthropist Henry Buhl.  The day opened with a lively pickleball tournament before guests gathered for cocktails, dinner and live music in the historic setting, creating an atmosphere that balanced summer celebration with a shared commitment to helping New Yorkers rebuild their lives through meaningful employment, job training and ongoing support services. Throughout the evening, the focus remained firmly on ACE’s mission of creating pathways toward long-term economic independence for individuals who have experienced homelessness, inc...

  Jean Shafiroff Cynthia McFadden With Henry Buhl The Association of Community Employment Programs for the Homeless (ACE) and its founder Henry Buhl welcomed guests to the 2025 annual Dream Gala at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in New York City. The evening raised critical funds to support ACE’s programs that provide job readiness training, work experience, and long-term support services to help New Yorkers overcome homelessness and reclaim independence.   Maribel Lieberman Patrick McMullan With Barbara Winston And David Patrick Columbia The evening began with cocktails, followed by dinner and a program hosted by Emmy Award-winning journalist Cynthia McFadden. This year’s Honorees were Henry Hay and Andrew Torrey, recognized for their leadership and commitment to creating opportunities for vulnerable communities. Guests were also reated to a special musical performance by Tony Award-winning Broadway legend Jennifer Holliday, best known as the original “Dream Girl.” The Alex Donn...

  DREAM GALA The Association of Community Employment Programs for the Homeless (ACE) and its founder Henry Buhl will welcome guests to the annual Dream Gala at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in New York City on Thursday, October 9th, 2025. The evening will raise critical funds to support ACE’s programs that provide job readiness training, work experience, and long-term support services to help New Yorkers overcome homelessness and reclaim independence. The black-tie evening will begin with cocktails at followed by dinner and a program hosted by Emmy Award-winning journalist Cynthia McFadden. This year’s Gala Honorees are Henry Hay and Andrew Torrey, recognized for their leadership and commitment to creating opportunities for vulnerable communities. Guests will also be treated to a special musical performance by Tony Award-winning Broadway legend Jennifer Holliday, best known as the original “Dream Girl.” Her performance underscores the spirit of resilience and hope that defines ACE’s ...

  Jean Shafiroff Sandra Sanches With Henry Buhl, Jean Shafiroff And Patrick McMullan Philanthropist, author and Television host Jean Shafiroff hosted a reception at her New York home to honor the birthday of Patrick McMullan and to support the upcoming ACE Programs for the Homeless New York Gala. The private event brought together 150 birthday well-wishers and friends of Patrick as well as supporters of the charity to cheer the organization’s mission to help the homeless in New York City. Guests enjoyed drinks, hors d’oeuvres and a chance to catch-up during the NY Fashion Week season. Although planned as a 2-hour reception guests continued enjoying the event until midnight, including an impromptu performance by Jill Hennessy. Patrick McMullan With Jean Shafiroff, Rebecca Seawright And Henry Buhl   Jean Shafiroff With Jill Henessey Jean Shafiroff With Patrick McMullan And Luann De Lesseps Henry Buhl, Patrick McMullan and Jean Shafiroff received citations from NYS Assemblywoman ...

  Sandra Sanches With Henry Buhl And Rene Schlather Southampton’s summer social season attracted a new highlight as community leaders, philanthropists, and supporters gathered at Whitefield on Hill Street for the Sunflower Benefit supporting ACE Programs for the Homeless, held in honor of longtime advocate Henry Buhl. The day began with a spirited pickleball tournament that drew an enthusiastic crowd in the morning, setting the stage for an evening of cocktails, dinner, and live music under the Hamptons sky. Guests came together not only to celebrate but also to champion ACE’s mission of empowering New Yorkers experiencing homelessness through job training, work opportunities, and support services.   Sandra Sanches With Constantin Ricks, Charlotte Ricks, Korbinian Ludwig The winners of the pickleball tournament were: 1st Place:  Korbinian Ludwig from Munich and Sandra Sanches (1st Place), Alex Moskwa & Jessica Gibson (from Texas) (2nd place), Constantin Ricks from Mun...

  Kathleen Mulcahy And Jill Rappaport Jean Shafiroff The Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center of the Hamptons celebrated their 25th Anniversary with their signature GET WILD! Gala raising funds to contribute to their mission to rescue, rehabilitate and successfully release animals back into the wild across Eastern Long Island. This year has seen the volunteers and staff of the Center assist more than 1,800 animals in need, representing a record in the 25 years of the organization.  To commemorate the Silver anniversary the Center has also launched a new logo.   Zelda Penzel Leesa Rowland Pamela Dove And Henry Buhl Zelda Penzel was honored at this year's Gala, held at the Southampton Arts Center which was organized by event chairs Ingrid Edelman, Jane Gill, Missy Hargraves, and Lisa Baron Schenker. The emcee for the event will be award-winning animal advocate Jill Rappaport. Guests enjoyed cocktails al fresco and had the opportunity to meet some of the wildlife cared fo...

  Jean Shafiroff Philanthropist and event chair Jean Shafiroff hosted a kickoff party in honor of the Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation’s (SASF) 13th Annual Unconditional Love Gala. Approximately 200 attended The kickoff party which took place at the Southampton History Museum. Jean Shafiroff With Martin Shafiroff Henry Buhl And Missy Hargraves Notable attendees included Chair Jean Shafiroff, Martin Shafiroff, Patricia Deshong, Susan Allen, New York State Assemblywoman Rebecca Seawright, Southampton Town Supervisor Jay Schneiderman, Southampton Mayor Jess Warren, Henry Buhl, Anthony Buhl,  Ava Roosevelt, Pamela Wright, Meg McCartney, James McCartney, Randi Schatz, Robin Leacock, John Barman, Liliana Cavendish, Lucia Hwong Gordon, Tom Edmonds, Mariebelle Lieberman, Margaret Watson, Cathy Comelli, Janna Bullock, Leiba Nesis, Tony Bowles, Paola Bacchini, Ramona Singer, Arnie Rosenshein, Elena Gibbs, Missy Hargraves, T.R. Pescod, Alison Mitchell, Jessica Malkin, Rolise Rachel,...

  Jean Shafiroff Philanthropist Jean Shafiroff hosted a special fundraiser for the Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation (SASF) at NAIA Restaurant at the Capri Hotel in Southampton, NY. Approximately 150 guests came together to celebrate the community’s animal shelter and all their hard work for homeless animals. The funds raised from the event was good start to the charity season the returning Unconditional Love Gala approaches later this summer. Rebecca Seawright With Jean Shafiroff & Carolyn Maloney Tony Bowles     Notable attendees included: Jean Shafiroff (Host and Underwriter), Martin Shafiroff, US Rep. Carolyn Maloney, NYS Assemblywoman Rebecca Seawright, Henry Buhl, Bill McCuddy, Robin Leacock, Kate McEntee (SASF), Nathania Nisonson, James Marzigliano, Kingsley Crawford, Missy Hargraves, Joe Sprague (Executive Director), Beau Hulse, Beatrix Barash (SASF), Renee and Dale Schlather, Amy and Marion Piro, Yubal Marquez Fleites, Mar and William Morosse, Micha...

Jean Shafiroff Powerhouse philanthropists Jean Shafiroff and Henry Buhl were part of a panel of speakers on hand to celebrate the screening of Robin Melanie Leacock’s documentary “A Passion For Giving” Saturday in Southampton. Jean Shafiroff spoke about the great benefits of giving, her life and the importance of teaching future generations to become philanthropists. Animal activist and actress Missy Hargraves took the stage to introduce the PBS film in which she is featured along with Henry Buhl, Donna Karan, Count Alexandre de Lesseps, Carolina Herrera, MTV founder John Sykes, and RUN DMC’s Darryl McDaniels with cameos by Dan Ackroyd, Richard Branson, Roger Waters, Fran Liebowitz, and President Bill Clinton. Candace Bushnell, along with “The Grandfather of Venture Capitalism, Alan Patricof, legendary concert promoter Ron Delsener, and G.E. Smith of SNL fame showed up. Jean Shafiroff With Missy Hargraves, Robin Leacock And Henry Buhl  Jean made an appearance at a private dinner h...

**** THE HEALTHY HAMPTON'S Photos By Rob Rich / Society Allure **** Pamela Morgan Lifestyle and Entertaining Expert Pamela Morgan of Flirting With Flavors produced her annual end-of-summer celebration at her home in Water Mill, NY. Displaying her design savvy and culinary expertise as a chef and cookbook author, the party brought a close to the summer and start to the Fall 2018 season, welcoming Pamela Morgan’s dearest friends to celebrate this year’s theme of ‘Fiesta Mexicana’. Ramona Singer With Pamela Morgan And Robin Cofer Notable attendees included: Pamela Morgan, Michael Trokel, Nicole Miller, Ramona Singer, John Barman, Henry Buhl, Kenneth Fishel, Maria Fishel, Kelly Graham, Maribelle Lieberman, Collen Rein and Victoria Wyman. Colleen Rein And Lauren Roberts   Nicole & Zachery Tunick Decorated to fit the theme, in bright, bold hues, the Water Mill estate had a colorful ambiance and embodied the vibrant beauty of Mexi...

**** THE HAMPTON'S IN FULL SWING **** Jean Shafiroff With Henry Buhl Christine Crowther With Henry Buhl And Susan Warren Lucia Hwong Gordon Christine Rales The New York Center for Children (NYCC) hosted The Sunflower Party at the home of Henry Buhl in Southampton, NY. During the event, guests were able to bid on a host of items in a silent auction, which included boleros from the Harrison Morgan Collection, a Sk8 Studio skateboard donated by Tracy Stern amongst other items. All proceeds raised from the silent auction and ticket sales will go towards the NYCC’s services, which help victims of child abuse and their families through the healing process. Cocktail and hors d’oeuvres served at the event were provided by: Manhattan Moonshine, debuting the first premium un-aged white whiskey, Sufi Wines, Circo Southampton, Pasion Tequila, Iceberg Vodka, Fruzen Ice, Tracy Stern Tea & Co. and Gabriella Wines. Joy And Alan Marks ...