Times Square Gossip

  Melissa Rand With Bradford Rand Jean Shafiroff Kenneth Fishel With Maria Fishel, Alexandra Fishel & Bradley Fishel Bradford Rand and his team including Andrew Levitt at the world-renowned events company RAND Luxury produced a private charity brunch & concours in collaboration with Ferrari of Long Island, Manhattan Motorcars, Morgan Stanley, Rémy Martin / Louis XIII and more. The exclusive, Invitation-Only concours was Sold Out well in advance and was hosted at the Bridgehampton estate of Kenneth & Maria Fishel. The Event benefitted The Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation (SASF). The annual event showcased one of the largest gatherings of collectible spectacular vintage and new Ferrari, Porsche, Aston Martin, McLarens, Rolls-Royce Motorcars the Hamptons has ever seen whose combined value was estimated at over $100 Million. A series of automotive connoisseurs and celebrity judges reviewed nearly 200 Ferrari & Porsche motorcars in the judged concours led by Chief J...

  Jean Shafiroff And Martin Shafiroff   Margo And John Catsimatidis Southampton Hospital Foundation President Julia McCormack, Southampton Hospital Association Chairman Jim Forbes, and Stony Brook Southampton Hospital CAO Emily Mastaler Fern Mallis And Stony Brook University Hospital CEO & COO Carol Gomes  An influential group of philanthropists, socialites, medical leaders and supporters gathered under the iconic tents on Wickapogue Road, Southampton, to commemorate the return of the Hamptons’ most anticipated fundraiser: Southampton Hospital Foundation’s 66th Annual Summer Party, to benefit Stony Brook Southampton Hospital on Saturday, August 3rd, 2024. Co-chaired by Elena A. Ford and Sarah J. Wetenhall, this year’s gala centered around the theme 'Embracing our Legacy and Envisioning our Future,' celebrating 66 years of raising essential funds to support healthcare from Westhampton to Montauk. Father Alexander Karloutsos and Dr. Daniel Van Arsdale were honored for t...

  Geraldo Rivera With Wife Erica Rivera Geraldo Rivera With Jean Shafiroff Dan Rattiner Life’s WORC supporters congregated at the Quogue home of Schneps Media’s Victoria Schneps to honor Geraldo Rivera with the Life’s WORC Medal of Honor. Among the well-wishers Bill O’Reilly, John Catsamatidis and Victoria Schneps gave speeches recognizing Geraldo’s efforts and support which has helped to grow the organization into the powerhouse charity it is today serving the needs of Intellectual and Development Disabilities (IDD).   Bill O’Reilly and Victoria Schneps also received medal of Honor awards from Life’s WORC at the Soiree.  Geraldo Rivera With Margo Catsimatidis, & John Catsimatidis Geraldo Rivera With Bill O'Reilly Dede Gotthelf  With Terry Moan Notable attendees included: Geraldo Rivera, Erica Rivera, Bill O’Reilly, Victoria Schneps, John Catsimatidis, Margo Catsimatidis, Julie Ratner, Dede Gotthelf, Terry Moan, Jean Shafiroff, Bill Boggs, Mitch Modell, Westhampt...

  Jean Shafiroff Jean Shafiroff With Rita Cosby On Monday, November 21st  Philanthropist, author, advocate, TV host, and fashion influencer, Jean Shafiroff hosted a holiday celebration with all her closest friends and family to help raise money for Mission Society of NYC. Jean has sat on the board of the Mission Society since 2014.  Jean Shafiroff With Flo Anthony Throughout the party guests including Martin Shafiroff, Rita Cosby, John Catsimatidis, Aleks Mehrle, Aline Mehrle, Dr. Lee Philips, Martha Stine, Guy Stanley, Jonathan De Winter, Victor De Souza, Malan Breton, Janna Bullock, Michael Adams, Bill McCuddy, Jackie Weld Drake, Lee Fryd, Susan L. Taylor, heavy weight gold medal boxing champion Michael Spinks, Liliana Cavendish, Tony Bowles, Gloria Lee, Dee Rivera, Flo Anthony, Terry Corbett, and Randi Schatz enjoyed champagne and passed hors d’oeuvres provided by Cornelia Guest Catering. Midway through the night, Jean took the floor to speak about how thankful she was...

  Jean Shafiroff With Letitia James And Martin Shafiroff New York philanthropist, author, and TV host Jean Shafiroff, and her husband, Martin Shafiroff, vice chairman of investment banking firm Stifel, hosted guests at their gorgeous Southampton home for the 63rd Stony Brook Southampton Hospital (SBSH) Annual Summer Party. The format of the party was ‘galas in your garden’. John Catsimatidis & Margo Catsimatidis Among the many notable guests were: Jean Shafiroff, Martin Shafiroff, New York Attorney General Letitia James, Robert Chaloner, Chief Administrative Officer for SBSH, NY Assembly Woman Rebecca Seawright, Southampton Town Supervisor Jay Schneiderman, John and Margo Catsimatidis, Southampton Village Mayor Jesse Warren, Patricia Silverstein, Roger Silverstein, Mirella Cameran-Reilly, Elizabeth Shafiroff, Jacqueline Shafiroff, Ruth Miller, Maria and Kenneth Fishel, Oscar Mendez, Dan Gasby, Tisha Collette, Rich Wilkie, Steven Stolman, Dr. Peter Michalos, Isabel Orlansky, Lee...

Rita Cosby NEW YORK, NY: John Catsimatidis, CEO of Red Apple Group and subsidiaries Red Apple Media and 77 WABC Radio, has announced the addition of “The Rita Cosby Show” to the station’s primetime weeknight lineup. Cosby, an acclaimed media veteran and best-selling author, will host the 10pm to Midnight program, beginning today, March 15th, focusing on breaking news and fascinating interviews.  Rita Cosby is one of the most recognized and respected broadcasters in America who has attained an extraordinary level of success in multiple arenas that few in the media landscape have achieved. Cosby was named Radio Ink’s 2018 Most Influential Woman Legend of the Year and has won six Gracie Awards in radio, including for Outstanding Host and Outstanding Talk Show.  She is also a renowned Emmy-winning TV host, who anchored highly rated primetime shows on both Fox News Channel and MSNBC. Born in Brooklyn, Cosby has covered the globe with her live reports from the war zone in Afghanista...

Jean And Martin Shafiroff Monday, August 31,2020, Southampton, N.Y. - Joey Wölffer, Donna Karan, Gabby de Felice, Jean Shafiroff, Jim and Hollis Forbes (Southampton Hospital Association Trustee) and over 400 other guests helped the Southampton Hospital Foundation raise over $750,000 for the Stony Brook Southampton Hospital (SBSH) while observing COVID-19 health and safety guidelines, thanks to multiple micro-galas held all over the East End on Saturday, August 1, 2020. All the mini events were linked together through a virtual toast hosted by Robert S. Chaloner, Chief Administrative Officer for SBSH and award-winning actor, Liev Schrieber. Donna Karan & Gabby Karan Jay Hirsxhon & Rebecca Seawright Commenting Chaloner, SBSH says, “Our Summer Party is one of the key celebrations of the Hamptons social scene which takes 11 months to plan. I’m delighted our team was able to create a completely new event, in a matter of a few weeks, amid the Covid crisis. With...

Archbishop Elpidophoros With Michael Pitsinos MANHATTAN, NY: Michael Pitsinos, founder of NAIA Hamptons at the chic Capri Southampton, was spotted at the official relaunch of the construction on St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and National Shrine. The only church that was destroyed during the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, the launch event was attended by his eminence, Greek Orthodox Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, Governor Andrew Cuomo, and the leadership of Friends of St. Nicholas, including Chairman Dennis Mehiel, Vice Chairman Michael Psaros, and Board Member John Catsimatidis. Pitsinos, a Greek-American and supporter of St. Nicholas, was among the many who helped the friends of St. Nicholas to raise over $45 million in funds for the second phase of construction of the church, expected to open September 11, 2021.

Stunning Jean Shafiroff Jean And Martin Shafiroff Jean Shafiroff, prominent philanthropist and author, hosted a holiday cocktail party at her private residence which was held in honor of the thousands of victims of the deadly 2018 Camp Fire in California. Showcasing the true giving spirit the holidays inspire, hostess Jean Shafiroff and her distinguished circle of philanthropists and friends gathered in support of American Red Cross relief efforts and The Humane Society of the United States‘ work saving animals affected by the fires. Sharon Bush Jean Shafiroff And Carmen D'Alessio  Pamela Morgan  Notable attendees include: Jean Shafiroff, Martin Shafiroff, CEO of the Red Cross of Greater New York Josh Lockwood, NY State Assemblywoman Rebecca Seawright, Alejandra Sacas, former Consul General from Panama to New York Alejandro Posse, Sharon Bush, Sibylle Eschapasse, Amir Dossal, Roric Tobin, Gilda Sacasa, Sonia Nassery Cole, John Catsimatidis, P...

**** STONY BROOK SOUTHAMPTON HOSPITAL’S 60TH ANNUAL SUMMER PARTY RAISES MORE THAN $1.5-MILLION Photos By: Patrick McMullan **** Jean Shafiroff And Martin Shafiroff Stony Brook Southampton Hospital’s 60th Annual Summer Party “Diamond Jubilee” attracted 700 guests and raised approximately $1.5-million to benefit the Jenny & John Paulson Emergency Department. Held under three tents on Wickapogue Road in Southampton, New York, the event honored the Catsimatidis Family – Margo, John, Andrea and John Jr. – and the Mosler Family – Wendy, Bruce, Charlotte and David – as role models for philanthropy, service, and commitment to the underserved. Margot Catsimatidis With John Catsimatidis, Wendy Mosler And Bruce Mosler The evening’s hosts were Howard M. Lorber, Chairman, Southampton Hospital Foundation, and Kenneth B. Wright, Chairman, Southampton Hospital Association. They were joined by Robert Chaloner, Chief Administrative Officer, Stony Brook S...