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  Brenda Simmons Chris Oberbeck With Painting By Hunt Slonem The Southampton History Museum held its annual Halsey House Gala at the Halsey House & Garden in Southampton as the nation prepared to mark the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The gala emceed by Bill McCuddy invited guests to celebrate America 250 in a setting that predates the founding of the United States and offered a rare living connection to the colonial era, early Southampton life and the generations that helped shape the East End.   Halsey House Proceeds support the Southampton History Museum’s mission to preserve and educate about local history and culture through its unique historic sites, archives, collections, and public programs. Among the live auction items were glassware from Asprey and a painting by Hunt Slonem which attracted strong bidding to aid the Museum’s fund-raising efforts.   Bill McCuddy Bill Manger With Mary Slattery  Notable Attendees inclu...

  Norm Lewis Hamptons Summer Songbook By the Sea, the live concert series bringing leading Broadway and cabaret performers to LTV Studios, returned for its third season with the first of an eight-show summer lineup. The 2026 season opened with Tony Award-nominated Broadway star Norm Lewis, one of American theater’s most celebrated baritones, performing in the intimate black-box setting of LTV Studios in Wainscott. Lewis, whose stage credits include “The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess,” “Les Misérables,” “Ragtime” at Lincoln Center and the title role in “The Phantom of the Opera,” will headline the season premiere in a rare East End appearance. The evening began with a summer reception featuring spirits from BottleHampton and passed hors d’oeuvres from East Hampton Kitchen before guests took their seats.   Donna Rubin With Norm Lewis And Joy Behar  Assemblyman Tommy John Schiavoni And Assemblywoman Rebecca Seawright Notable attendees included: Donna Rubin, Josh Gladstone, Norm ...

  Dustin Lujan With Victor de Souza & Niles Ramadhin Fashion designer Victor dE Souza and co‑founder, beauty veteran Dustin Lujan welcomed VIP guests and industry colleagues to Emanuel New York on Friday, May 1st, 2026 for an intimate celebration marking the first anniversary of the Midtown boutique, located at 329 West 39th Street. The evening honored Emanuel New York’s first year as a destination for luxury fragrance, skincare, clothing and accessories.   The celebration brought together friends, supporters and members of the fashion and fragrance communities for a warm and festive evening that featured a celebratory cake, brief remarks and a special presentation recognizing the boutique’s first year of success. As part of the evening, a citation from New York State Assemblywoman Rebecca Seawright was presented to Emanuel, acknowledging the milestone and the boutique’s contribution to New York’s creative and retail landscape. For Victor dE Souza, whose work is defin...

  Jean Shafiroff Robert Wiener With Samuel Waxman, Jean Shafiroff And Jeffrey Settleman The Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation (SWCRF) hosted their 28th Annual Collaborating for a Cure fundraiser, A Celebration of Breakthroughs, at Apella in New York City. The event raised $1.6 million, including a dollar-for-dollar match through the partnership with The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research. Funds raised will support new scientific research grants starting in early 2026. Celebrating nearly 50 years of funding crucial cancer research, the event also marked a new milestone for the Foundation — the official launch of the Samuel Waxman Institute for Aging & Cancer. This first-of-its-kind organization will bring together the world’s top scientists to study aging and cancer together. “Aging is the greatest risk factor for cancer, yet we still have much to learn about how aging impacts cancer development and treatment. By uniting experts in both aging and cancer, we can uncover n...

  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 ...

  Elizabeth Shafiroff And Jean Shafiroff Jean Shafiroff And Candace Bushnell Fern Mallis And Jean Shafiroff Southampton, NY  — The Southampton History Museum welcomed guests to its annual Halsey House Gala on Saturday evening, July 5, for a resplendent celebration of local history, community, and Southampton summer traditions. Held in the gardens of the storied Thomas Halsey House, one of the oldest English colonial dwellings in New York State, the benefit drew friends, supporters, and neighbors for a joyful night of food, music, and celebration. This year’s honorees, Cheryl L. Carter and Edward R. Donovan, were presented with a proclamation by Southampton Village Mayor William Manger Jr. and a citation from NYS Assembly Member Rebecca A. Seawright, recognizing their generous contributions towards restoring the grounds at historic Rogers Mansion.   Lee Fryd With Jean Shafiroff, Nancy Stone And Greg D'Elia   Rebecca Seawright With Bill Manger, Jean Shafiroff And Nancy...

  Jean Shafiroff Jean Shafiroff With Shannon Lepre   Philanthropist, author and Television host Jean Shafiroff hosted a reception at her New York home to honor The Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center of the Hamptons and the start of their summer campaign culminating in the milestone 25th Annual Get Wild! Gala, to be held at the Southampton Art Center on Friday, August 1st, 2025. The private event brought together a sophisticated group of animal advocates and supporters of the charity to cheer the organization’s mission for wildlife rescue, rehabilitation, and ultimately returning healed animals back to the wild. Guests enjoyed drinks, hors d’oeuvres and a pianist while learning about the life-saving efforts of the Wildlife Rescue Center.   Yogmata Keiko Aikawa Kathleen Mulcahy, CEO of the Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center and Jean Shafiroff received citations from NYS Assemblywoman Rebecca Seawright for their devotion to animal welfare.  In her remarks...

  Jean Shafiroff Jean Shafiroff With Susan Lucci Joan Macnaughton With Jean Shafiroff, Vicki Schneps & Rebecca Seawright Jean Shafiroff, philanthropist, television host, and author of Successful Philanthropy: How to Make A Life By What You Give, was honored at the Belmont Child Care Association, Inc. (BCCA)’s Spring Fling Hat Luncheon, held at the Garden City Hotel on Long Island. The annual event, which celebrates “Philanthropy in Bloom,” supports BCCA’s mission of providing early childhood education and care to families working in the thoroughbred racing community at Belmont Park, Aqueduct Racetrack and Saratoga Racecourse. An advocate for children’s welfare, Jean Shafiroff was recognized for her philanthropic work and support of the Belmont Child Care Association. With over a decade of service to causes involving underserved communities, animal welfare, healthcare, and women’s rights.  The 2025 Spring Fling luncheon raised the most in the history of the event.   Le...

  Jean Shafiroff Jean Shafiroff With Malan Breton   The New York Women's Foundation (NYWF) ushered in the holiday season with a joyous celebration hosted by philanthropist Jean Shafiroff, honoring the Foundation’s unwavering commitment to advancing gender equity and supporting women and girls across New York. The event was a resounding success, bringing together notable guests and supporters of the Foundation's mission.  NY State Assemblywoman Rebecca Seawright presented citations to long-time Board member Jean Shafiroff and Ana L. Oliveira, the dynamic President and CEO of NYWF. These honors recognized their outstanding contributions, leadership, and dedication to improving the lives of women and families while championing economic justice and equality.    George Wayne Jean Shafiroff With Rebecca Seawright, Margarita Rosa, Camille Emeagwali, Devika Gopal Agge & Gloria Pitagorsky “It is an honor to support the transformative work of The New York Women’s Foun...