Times Square Gossip

  KCC Team And COFD Fifty years after New Yorkers first came together to protect the city’s trees during one of its most challenging eras, Trees New York marked the conclusion of its golden anniversary celebrations with a Fall Mixer at The Arsenal overlooking Central Park on September 23rd and turned its attention toward the next generation of New Yorkers who will care for the city’s urban forest. The evening brought together supporters, volunteers, Citizen Pruners, community partners and friends of Trees New York to celebrate an organization that has spent five decades planting, preserving and protecting New York City’s trees through education and community participation. Founded in 1976 as a volunteer response to severe city cutbacks in forestry and tree-related community services, Trees New York has grown into one of the city’s leading tree stewardship and advocacy organizations. During its 50-year history, it has trained more than 13,500 Citizen Pruners and 9,000 young people i...

  The Invisible Womxn The New York Women’s Foundation launched The Invisible Womxn: Creating a Climate-Resilient New York City that Centers Gender Equity, a report exploring how the climate crisis disproportionately affects women and gender-expansive people of color in New York City. Commissioned by The New York Women’s Foundation in 2025, the report was written by urban sociologist Tiasia Obrien-Shah. It draws on field visits, focus groups, and interviews with a gender- and racially inclusive cohort across the city. The research highlights how climate-vulnerable workers are often overlooked in the data systems that shape climate policy and funding. At the same time, it documents the critical role that community-led organizations in Environmental Justice neighborhoods play in advancing climate resilience. “You cannot solve compounding harm with single issue policy,” said Tiasia Obrien-Shah, author of the report, “You need spatial intelligence, You need to understand place, people, ...

  Maribel Lieberman  MarieBelle New York’s flagship store at 484 Broome Street was the setting for an exquisite evening as Maribel Lieberman, chocolatier, entrepreneur, and author, celebrated the success of her latest book, Maribelle Entertains.  Guests gathered in the heart of SoHo to meet Lieberman, who personally signed copies of her book while sharing her passion for entertaining with elegance and creativity. Maribelle Entertains offers a glimpse into Lieberman’s world of gracious hospitality, featuring curated tablescapes, decadent menus, and heartfelt hosting tips inspired by her global travels and culinary expertise.   Nicole Miller Sean Young Attendees indulged in MarieBelle’s signature artisanal chocolates and gourmet treats while enjoying an intimate atmosphere that reflected Lieberman’s refined aesthetic. The event brought together influencers, tastemakers, and devoted fans eager to celebrate the art of entertaining and the beauty of bringing people t...