Times Square Gossip

  Jean Shafiroff Jean Shafiroff With Angel Pai The 69th Annual Viennese Opera Ball returns to Cipriani 42nd Street this May 2025, for what promises to be one of the most spectacular evenings in New York’s social calendar. This year’s gala was launched formally at a kick-off cocktail reception hosted by philanthropist, TV host and author Jean Shafiroff at her Park Avenue home with music, laughter, and a whole lot of excitement in the air. Regarding the upcoming event Jean commented, “I am delighted to host this kick-off party for the 69th Viennese Opera Ball. As co-chair along with Denise Rich for many years, I can say that the Ball will be spectacular, especially as we are excited to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the birth of Johann Strauss II.”   Austrian Consul General Helene Steinhaeusl With Huber Heiss Jean Shafiroff With David Hochberg Jean Shafiroff With Roy Kean One of the evening’s special moments was when both Co-Chair Jean Shafiroff and the Viennese Opera Ball w...

  Jean Shafiroff Jean Shafiroff With Patrick McMullan Candace Bushnell With Jean Shafiroff And Fern Mallis Jean Shafiroff, philanthropist, author, and humanitarian, hosted an elegant holiday cocktail reception in her Upper East Side apartment to benefit the Mission Society of New York City. The festive gathering brought together a diverse array of guests united by their commitment to philanthropy.  At the reception, the Mission Society of New York City and Jean Shafiroff were presented with citations for their philanthropic work from NYS Assemblywoman Rebecca Seawright.  The Mission Society of New York City, a venerable nonprofit founded in 1812, continues to provide life-changing programs for underserved youth and families in New York City. Shafiroff, a long-time supporter of the organization, welcomed guests to her beautifully adorned home, which was elegantly decorated for the holiday season with twinkling lights, and floral arrangements.   Jean Shafiroff With Yog...

  Jean Shafiroff Jean Shafiroff With Candace Bushnell Philanthropist Jean Shafiroff hosted her annual Holiday Cocktail party at her residence in New York City. The reception was held in honor of Candace Bushnell and the New York Women's Foundation.  Everyone was in the Holiday spirit, enjoying Aphrodise bubbly Charmat rosé including special guest Candace Bushnell celebrating her one-woman show taking place in Palm Beach, the United Kingdom, Italy and Canada.    Jean Shafiroff With Malan Breton, Irina Pantaeva & Angel Pai Elton Ilirjani And Julia Ilirjani Ryan Nessing With Bianca Lopez & Roy Kean 140 Guests dressed in festive attire, including Jean, who switched outfits to honor some of her favorite fashion designers; Victor de Souza and Malan Breton.  New York State Assemblywoman Rebecca Seawright Issued official proclamations recognizing the good work of Jean Shafiroff, Candice Bushnell and the New York Women’s Foundation.    Jean Shafiroff...

  Jean Shafiroff Jean Shafiroff With Rita Cosby Philanthropist and board member, Jean Shafiroff held a Thanksgiving cocktail party in Manhattan in honor of the Mission Society of New York City. The Mission Society, founded in 1812, is committed to ending multigenerational poverty by unlocking the potential of the city’s most underserved families. The Mission Society facilitates academic enrichment, college access, and workforce development programs in Harlem and at 12 public school programs in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and the Bronx.  More than 100 guests attended the New York celebration, hosted by Jean Shafiroff, which was an elegant and festive evening filled with gratitude, compassion, with the spirit of giving back. Jean Shafiroff, known for her dedication to numerous charitable causes, has chosen to spotlight the Mission Society of New York City, an organization that has been at the forefront of empowering underserved communities for over two centuries.    Tomaczek ...

  Flight of the WASP Asher and Michelle Edelman hosted a Champagne book signing and launch party for Flight of the WASP: The Rise, Fall and Future of America’s Original Class by best-selling author Michael Gross, at their art-filled home in the East 70s, that attracted journalists, authors, social figures and members of prominent WASP clans, some of them featured in the book on Wednesday November 15th.   Christopher Mason Bonnie Pfeifer Evans & Yanna Avis Michael Gross With Pam Taylor Yates Among the WASPs: Nick and Jackie Astor Drexel, George Biddle, Christine Mortimer Biddle, Liz and Jen Bonsal, direct descendants of Founding Father Gouverneur Morris, Podie Peabody Lynch, Sara Stuyvesant and George King.   Journalists and Authors: William Cohan, Candace Bushnell, Teri Agins, Richard and Sessa Johnson, Ed Kosner, George Gibson, George Wayne, Carl Swanson, Christopher Mason, Steven M.L. Aronson, Bob Morris, Petra Kobayashi, Ben Diamond, Nancy Newhouse and Ben Ryder Ho...

  Jean Shafiroff Celebrating its 40th Anniversary throughout 2022, French Heritage Society (FHS)  will mark its milestone year on both sides of the Atlantic this fall with a 40th Anniversary Gala at the Petit Palais in Paris on October 15th and “Gilded Age Gala” at a private club in Manhattan on November 17th. The New York Gala will honor philanthropist and long time Board Member, Jean Shafiroff.  FHS kicked off its busy fall gala season with festive cocktails on two consecutive Thursday evenings in September, one graciously hosted by FHS Board Member and Gilded Age Gala honoree Jean Shafiroff and the other by Young Patrons Circle Co-Chair Blake Funston. Jean Shafiroff With NYS Assemblymember Rebecca Seawright & Elizabeth Stribling On Thursday, September 22nd   cocktail festivities were held at the exquisite home of Jean and Martin Shafiroff. Remarks were given by Jean Shafiroff , as well as FHS Chairman Elizabeth Stribling and FHS Events Chair CeCe Black. G...

  Jean Shafiroff In Pink Jean Shafiroff Jean Shafiroff With Rita Cosby, Tomaczek Bednarek & Lucia Hwong Gordon Philanthropist and author Jean Shafiroff hosted her Annual Bastille Day Luncheon at the upscale, stylish, art-adorned restaurant Michael’s New York in honor of the French Heritage Society whom will be honoring Jean at their 40th Anniversary New York Gala this coming November, 2022. Jean’s distinguished guests enjoyed a specialty menu in Michael’s private dining room and were a cross-section of Society and the media. Jean Shafiroff With Rita Cosby And Richard Johnson Notable attendees included: Jean Shafiroff, Prince Dimitri of Yugoslavia, US Representative Carolyn Maloney, Nicole Miller, Richard Johnson, Rita Cosby, Bill McCuddy, Barbara Tober, CeCe Black, Christine Schott, David Hochberg, Debra Tanger, Ernest Schmatola, George Ledes, Janna Bullock, Jonathan Marder, Laurel Marcus, Mar Morosse, Marilyn Crawford, Matt Rich, Montgomery Fraiser, Nicole Noonan, Nurit Kahane...

  Carmen D'Alessio With Omar Hernandez Iconic Chuck’s Vintage hosted a Holiday Party with nightlife legend Carmen D’Alessio of Studio 54 fame. The festive event was a celebration of Chuck’s success since it’s New York City debut this past fall and the spirit of the Holiday season, while party goers enjoyed cocktails and hors d'oeuvres. Many guests brought unwrapped gifts for the Toys for Tots program which helps deliver millions of toys to children in need year-round. Aaron Paul With Luciana Pampalone Roy Kean Some notable guests included: Carmen D'Alessio, Omar Hernandez, Dr. Robi Ludwig, Tina Radziwill, Regina Kravitz, Kelly Fleischmann, Adele Nino, Popstar Aaron Paul, Luciana Pampalone, Sara Johnson Kaplan, Olga Litvinenko, Alvaro Luna, Maria Elena Christiansen, Roy Kean, Shelly Bromfield, Nanette Bruhn, Melina Bruhn, Vasyl Boikiv, and Sallie Rose. About Chuck’s Vintage: Chuck’s Vintage founder​, ​Madeline Cammarata, was always about making people smile through clothing....

**** SOUTHAMPTON ANIMAL SHELTER Photos By: James Edstrom **** Liz And Jean Shafiroff With Bella Frederico Wasserman With Lisa Bernstein Katlean DeMonchy Ann Rapp And Roy Kean Jean Shafiroff Claude Stanton And Flo Anthony Alex Donner Jean Shafiroff And Patrick McMullan Joan Jedell Jean Shafiroff and Patrick McMullan hosted cocktails for SAVE THE PIT BULLS for Southampton Animal Shelter In New York City at a private residence. Approximately 120 of New York's finest came out to show their support. The party was a kick-off party for Southampton Animal Shelter's July 18,2015 Gala to be held in Southampton on the grounds of a private residence on tony Gin Lane. At the party the Shafiroff's well- behaved pit bulls, Daisy and Bella, mingled with guests who sipped on champagne and appetizers. Those in attendance included Ann Rapp, Geoffrey Bradfield, Margo Langenberg, Alex Donner, Nick Graham, Pat Gray (E...