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From Southampton With Love – For the Pups

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July 21, 2015

From Southampton With Love – For the Pups

The Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation (SASF) held its 6th Annual Unconditional Love Gala on Saturday, July 18^th at a sold out event at a private waterfront residence on Gin Lane in Southampton. Gala chair Jean Shafiroff and Board President Jonathan McCann hosted this year’s Great Gatsby themed event, which honored Leslie Alexander & Liz Brown, Brigid Fitzgerald and Michael Katz and Domenic J. Marino, DVM, DACVS.

Beth Ostrosky Stern came out to support Mrs. Shafiroff and the Shelter, as did Southampton Mayor Mark Epley, Anna Throne Holst, John Catsimatidis and his wife, Margo. Honorary Corporate Chairs for the Unconditional Love Gala included Ferguson Cohen, LLP and Sequin Jewelry.

Master of ceremonies Chuck Scarborough welcomed over 300 guests including, Board Member Robert Lohman, Cliff and Raya Knight, Martin Shafiroff, Sharon Bush, Liliana Cavendish, US Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney, Jean Remmel Fitzsimmons, Wendy Wegner, Amy Cosman, Flo Anthony and Jill Rappaport, in addition to Junior committee members Elizabeth Shafiroff, Katie McEntee and Lindsey Spielfogal, who enjoyed dinner by Robbins Wolfe Eventeurs and music by the Alex Donner Orchestra.

The real stars of the evening were the cutest cats and puppies, seven adult and baby Chihuahuas and a loveable bulldog mix who were all up for adoption. Proceeds raised from the Unconditional Love Gala help SASF to continue to care for over 1,200 homeless animals per year and funds raised during the night’s cash call went to support the spay/neuter program at the shelter clinic as well as the mobile low cost van granted to the Shelter by the ASPCA. Proceeds from the event also supported the SASF’s work with No More Tears Rescue to rehabilitate and find homes for adult dogs rescued from puppy mills, with The Humane Society of Northwest Georgia to take in dogs on death-row and find them permanent homes, and with the ASPCA to save dogs from cruelty and disaster situations and place them in safe homes. The Shelter also runs programs that help special needs children, along with educating, mentoring and implementing SASF’s “Playing For Life” program, created by the SASF’s former Training & Behavior Director, Aimee Sadler, which is currently in 100 shelters and highlighted at the major animal conferences throughout the U.S.

ABOUT SOUTHAMPTON ANIMAL SHELTER FOUNDATION:

Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to providing for the welfare of homeless pets in our community and, in turn, placing them in permanent caring homes. SASF has been called one of the most progressive shelters in the country, having recently won an award as the finest shelter on Long Island and ranked in the top 10% of the best rated shelters in the U.S. In addition, the Shelter leads the country with its “live release rate”, which means that of all dogs and cats brought to the shelter, 94% are adopted into loving homes. SASF is an open intake shelter that welcomes stray pets regardless of age, breed, or health providing them with the finest care, food, training, and medical attention. No adoptable animal is left behind! To learn more, please visit SASF’s website at www.southamptonanimalshelter.com or their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/southamptonanimalshelter.

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This Weekend Must-See: Art Southampton

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July 8, 2015

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4th Edition of Art Southampton to take place on the
world renowned grounds of Nova’s Ark Project | July 9 – 13, 2015

Art Southampton has cemented its status as the premier contemporary and modern art fair in the Hamptons, offering the highest quality works of art from the 20th and 21st centuries. The 2015 edition also will incorporate design and the decorative arts.

FAIR HIGHLIGHTS

Art Southampton will open Thursday, July 9th, with a two tier, invitation only VIP Preview benefiting the Parrish Art Museum and Southampton Hospital, sponsored by Christie’s International Real Estate, GRAFF Diamonds, and Ruinart Champagne. The VIP Platinum Preview will provide prominent collectors, curators, art advisors, architects, designers and decorators the First View and opportunity to acquire the finest blue chip modern & contemporary works of art from the emerging, midcareer cutting edge, Post War and Pop eras, with a focus on design and functional art. The fair also will highlight some of the East End’s most prolific past and present artists.

LUXE Interiors + Design joins Art Southampton as the fair’s Design & Media Sponsor, ensuring the strongest participation from the design community with the creation of LUXECANVAS Design Ambassador Program, spearheaded by Luxe Editor In Chief, Pam Jaccarino. Art curation and the design of interiors have more relevance today than ever before as homes are created as full expressions of how we live. Luxe Interiors + Design Editor in Chief Pamela Jaccarino and top interior designers Anthony Baratta, Jennifer Post and Scott Sanders will host an invitation only conversation for VIP’s about the collaborative efforts between contemporary art, interior design and home: LUXECANVAS: THE INTERPLAY OF ART, INTERIOR DESIGN AND HOME, Friday, July 10, 5pm in the VIP Lounge.

Christie’s International Real Estate is the official luxury real estate sponsor of Art Southampton. Together with their international affiliates, Christies’s International Real Estate will host an elegant booth at the main entrance to the fair showcasing luxury residential property offerings from around the world.

The internationally acclaimed New York Academy of Art, of which Andy Warhol was among the original founders, returns for the fourth year with an exclusive relationship with Art Southampton. Renowned artist April Gornik will be the guest of honor as she curates an exceptional exhibition of alumni works.

Award winning LaGuardia Design in partnership with Summerhill will design the Art Southampton Sculpture Garden and main entrance of the pavilion. LaGuardia Design actively pursues an interest in how elements of the native landscape, existing topography, and neighboring influences help define the character of each site, and look to unify the landscape into a cohesive bond by firmly connecting architecture and site.

Art Southampton’s ample on-site complimentary parking and convenient hours make this ‘can’t miss’ fair accommodating even for guests who are visiting the fair and the Hamptons just for the day.

FULL EVENT SCHEDULE

PARTICIPATING GALLERIES

Otto Piene, “Asparagus”, 1979, watercolor on board,

59 x 39,4 inches.

Galerie Terminus, Munich

Peter Alexander, “6 Part Bars “(Pink, Green, Yellow)

URETHANE, 77 x 6.5 x 1 in.

PETER BLAKE GALLERY, Laguna Beach, CA

HOURS + TICKETS

FAIR HOURS:

Platinum VIP Preview
Thursday, July 9, 2015 | 6PM – 7:30PM

Access for Art Southampton Platinum VIP Cardholders & Accredited Press

VIP Preview
Thursday, July 9, 2015 | 7:30PM – 10PM
Access for Art Southampton VIP Cardholders

VIP Preview benefiting the Parrish Art Museum and Southampton Hospital

General Admission

Friday	July 10	Noon – 7PM
Saturday	July 11	Noon – 7PM
Sunday	July 12	Noon – 6PM
Monday	July 13	Noon – 6PM

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One day fair pass	$25
Multi-day fair pass	$40
Students 12-18 years & Seniors 62 years+	$15
Children under 12 years w/ adult	Free
Groups 10 or more (online tickets only)	$15

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Celebrating Creativity

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July 1, 2015

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On Wednesday June 24^th, Patrick McMullan, Kipton Cronkite and Consuelo Vanderbilt Costin held a celebration of music, art and creativity with an event for 300 guests at The Catherine Townhouse. At the townhouse, iconic photographs by Patrick McMullan were displayed across two floors of the townhouse, accompanied by art selected by Kipton Cronkite and ArtStager, which were all available for sale.

From 6:30pm, guests including Ariana Rockefeller, Michael Graves, Cassandra Seidenfeld, R. Couri Hay, Victor de Souza, Michael Lorber, Josh Flagg, Terrence Meck, Jeff Dagowitz, Jason Klarman, Eyal Arad, Larry Wohl and Leesa Rowland, Micca Wang, Liam McMullan, Greg Calejo, and Anita Durst, poured into the building to enjoy the sunshine in the courtyard while having a glass of Altaneve Prosecco on the roof.

At 8pm, all guests went downstairs where Kipton spoke about the amazing subjects captured in Patrick’s pictures, from Andy Warhol to Bianca Jagger, and thanked the famed nightlife photographer, and Consuelo for the evening. He then introduced Consuelo who performed an acoustic version of the title track Lose My Mind, released on June 24^th with the album’s US release scheduled for September. As she finished to rapturous applause, she dedicated the track to her husband, Rafael who then announced that the song had been picked up by every major outlet in Germany. He informed attendees that the video was filmed at the Vanderbilt Museum, of which 10% of the evening’s proceeds would be donated to the museum, and introduced Stephen F. Melore, who runs the museum.

It was a great night as he ended it by thanking the guests for their support before introducing the video, to which the crowd danced along with.

The Boys & Girls Club of Bellport Area’s 12th Annual Beach Ball

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June 23, 2015

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The Boys & Girls Club of Bellport Area’s 12th Annual Beach Ball

Since 1965 The Boys & Girls Club of Bellport Area’s has been serving over 700 members, between the ages of 5-19, and many other youths through various annual activities. Its members come from disadvantaged economic, social and family circumstances, hoping to inspire and enable them. In 2012, they completed a 28,000 square-foot state-of-the art facility in North Bellport which includes teen & junior game rooms, teen & junior learning centers, computer lab, teaching kitchen, library, dance room, recording studio, gym and community room/theater.

On Saturday, June 20^th, The Boys & Girls Club of Bellport Area held their 12th Annual Beach Ball at the gorgeous Bayfront home of Alexandra Lebenthal and Jay Diamond with over 550 guests. The guests were treated to cocktails and delicious bites provided by Chef John Wiecks, and served by Boys & Girls Club teens. The evening also featured a spectacular Live and Silent auction themed around the “Art of Summer” with items ranging from an OMEGA watch to a personal Grucci Fireworks show.

Midway through the event, Executive Director, Tracie Romandetti, took the stage to thank all of the attendees and the organizers including Event Chair, Barry Podgorsky. Tracie then proceeded to introduce the club’s 2015 Youth of the Year, Christina Colas. Christina was brought to the stage to speak about her incredible journey and how the club was such an important part of her life. “The Boys & Girls Club came through to me at a point in my life where I needed an escape, ” Christina stated. She continued, “Just knowing that I had a group of people care about me put a smile on my face in times of darkness.”

After Christina’s moving speech, Christie’s benefit auctioneer, Lydia Fenet took the stage for the live auction. Hot ticket items included a personal Grucci Fireworks show, which went for $8,000 to Alexandra Lebenthal, who then told Lydia that she would be donating the show to next year’s Beach Ball event. Perhaps the most exciting item of the night was four VIP tickets to the Global Citizen Festival with VIP performances including Ed Sheeran, which sold for $10,000. Immediately following the auction, guests were escorted outside where they enjoyed an awe-inspiring private show from Fireworks by Grucci to close the evening in style.

By the end of the night the event raised over $330,000, the largest amount raised in Beach Ball history. All proceeds from the Beach Ball contribute to the operating expenses of the Boys & Girls Clubhouse and ensure that over 700 children, ages 5 through 19 have a safe place to learn, grow and most importantly, feel a sense of belonging and community.

150 Models Stop Traffic On Madison Ave

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June 23, 2015

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Margo Manhattan is an internationally-renowned jewelry designer, was born into a life of art, beauty, and culture as the daughter of prima ballerina Karin von Aroldingen and god-daughter to ballet legend George Balanchine. Her jewelry is inspired by the fast pace of New York City and ballet worlds theatrical scenes that make her designs bold and edgy, yet elegant and sexy. While in Paris, she worked with fashion icons Karl Lagerfeld, Patrick Kelly and with famed Vogue photographer Arthur Elgort. Margo’s jewelry was prominently featured in Paris Vogue after her jewelry was featured in a styling shoot by Patrick Demarchelier. After being recognized, Margo Manhattan’s designs were sold around the world from Paris to Hong Kong. Margo Manhattan eventually moved back to the inspiring city of New York in order to keep producing her jewelry line. Today, celebrities such as Beyonce, Selena Gomez and Amber Heard are seen wearing her jewelry.

On Friday, May 29th, 2015 celebrity jewelry designer Margo Manhattan stopped Madison Avenue traffic with a casting call that turned out to be a huge success with 150 gorgeous models. Leggy models lined up on Madison Ave. to be the new “it-girl” of MargoManhattan.com, which will re-launch this July, and the face of the designer’s exclusive collection with EVine Live, a digital commerce company that offers customers multiple ways to shop and interact via television, online, and on mobile devices. Be sure to grab the collection that is set to come out September 2015 where it will be the be available on TV for the very first time!

Inside Look At The Partnership with Children Annual Spring Gala

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June 23, 2015

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Inside Look At The Partnership with Children Annual Spring Gala

Partnership with Children works with more than 50 public schools in New York City’s highest-need communities so that every student can beat the trauma and stress of growing up in poverty and every school can successfully serve its students.

On Thursday, June 4^th, Partnership with Children hosted its Annual Spring Gala, raising $1.1 million dollars to support its social work services for more than 17,000 New York City school children. The Gala’s lead sponsors included Marty and David Hamamoto, NorthStar Realty Finance Corp., MacAndrews & Forbes, Royalty Pharma and Verizon Foundation.

At the Gala, Mark Dowley, Chief Strategy Officer at MacAndrews & Forbes Incorporated and Chairman of DDCD & Partners, and Marianne Gambelli, Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer of Horizon Media, were all honored for their career and community leadership. Board member Kenneth Mortenson was presented with The Anne Vanderbilt Award for Achievement was presented to Board member Kenneth Mortenson for his distinguished service. As the honorees were presented that all spoke about the importance of the Partnership with Children is for children who are not as fortunate as other children.

Ricky Sanders, a student, spoke how he was “one of the lucky ones as Partnership with Children changed the course of my life.” Because of Partnership with Children, he is graduating from high school and will be the first male in his family to attend college.

Besides the honorees and speakers that were presented, the Gala included a live auction with CK Swett, which was a huge success raising over $100,000 in just five minutes from the generous crowd. As the evening closed, Herve Alexandre, a New York City saxophonist and winner of multiple Apollo Amateur Awards, performed with The S.F. Crew.

Exclusive Look At de GRISOGONO’s Belmont Stakes Viewing Party

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June 23, 2015

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Exclusive Look At de GRISOGONO’s Belmont Stakes Viewing Party

De GRISOGONO is a Geneva based International jeweler and watch maker with 17 boutiques around the world that is know for its sophisticated clientele. Its jewelry and watches bring together esteemed modernization and brilliance, with the bold combination of color, form, material and craftsmanship that has been the trademark of Fawaz Gruosi’s ground-breaking designs for two decades. Founded by Fawaz Gruosi in 1993, De Grisogono takes pleasure in creating cutting-edge and unique pieces with gemstones including amethysts and black diamonds.

On Saturday, June 6, 2015 de GRISOGONO hosted an exclusive viewing party for the historic 147^thrunning of the Belmont Stakes at its Madison Avenue boutique. Guests included Giovanni Mattera (President, de GRISOGONO), Keith Scott (Manager, de GRISOGONO Madison Avenue), Ivana Trump, Domenico Vacca (Designer), Dorinda Medley (RHONY), John Mahdessian(Owner, Madame Paulette), Randi Schatz, Nikki Haskell, Ann Rapp, Geoffrey Bradfield, Viktor Luna (Designer), Mickey Sherman (Lawyer), Rocco Ancarola (Nightlife Impresario).

Besides these well-known guests that attended, over 100 of New York’s elite dined on appetizers and cocktails from Swifty’s Catering as they watched with excitement as American Pharaoh made history and took home the Triple Crown. The Madison Ave boutique was a great place to watch history being made and where American Pharaoh’s win is seen to be one of the greatest achievements in all of sports.

Veinte! Summer Gala Celebrates 20 Years Of Ellen Hermanson

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June 23, 2015

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Veinte! Summer Gala Celebrates 20 Years Of Ellen Hermanson

The Ellen Hermanson Foundation was established in 1997 to honor the memory of Ellen Hermanson and carry on the important work of her as an activist and an advocate. Ellen used her journalistic talents to become a strong voice for breast cancer patients and their families. The foundation is unique in its devotion to helping breast cancer patients and their families cope with the physical changes and emotional aspects of breast cancer by focusing on educational outreach and psychosocial support.

The Ellen Hermanson Foundation’s founding chairs Emily Levin Esq. and Julie Ratner Ed. D held their 20^th annual gala on June 20th to celebrate their achievements and to honor Andy Sabin for his environmental and philanthropic work. Chaired by Jean Shafiroff and hosted by Fox Meteorologist Audrey Puente, the duo welcomed over 300 guests to photographer, Steven Klein‘s Westkill Farm in Bridgehampton for a night of dinner and dancing to the sounds of Audrey’s brother, Tito Puente Jr. & his 10-piece band.

Guests including Homeland actress Amy Hargreaves, who arrived with the artist Bentley Meeker, Rosalie Puente, Hope Kramer, Bobbie Braun, Robert Chaloner President of Southampton Hospital, Mark Epley Mayor of Southampton, and his wife Marianne, Fred Thiele Assemblyman, and Hope Klein Langer, arrived and were driven to the tent in golf carts.

Midway through the event, Julie Ratner thanked attendees and supporters and let them know that The Ellen Hermanson Breast Center at Southampton Hospital had provided 6,000 mammograms in 2014 alone, and an additional 360 mammograms to women that were uninsured. Julie then read a letter from Gini Booth, a patient who had recently been re-diagnosed with breast cancer and treated at the Breast Center. Scarlett Magda, DVM, then introduced Andy Sabin by reading a letter from Susan and David Rockefeller that highlighted Sabin’s dedication to the environment and philanthropy, before Julie presented Andy with a crystal-healing bowl on behalf of the Foundation.

Andy handed over a check for $10,000 to the Foundation on stage, in addition to the $10,000 he had donated. The gala was a huge success as Jean Shafiroff then thanked the foundation for the work they have done over the past 20 years for women in the East End, before welcoming Robert Chaloner to the stage who said that the Breast Center, which just celebrated the opening of a dedicated entrance, is the “jewel in the hospital’s crown.”

At the end of the event, a live auction was held where items including a private dinner in your home from Chef Peter Ambrose, and a golf session for four at the Sebonack Golf Club, were auctioned with the Foundation raising over $30,000.

Grand Opening Of Bluemercury Chelsea

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June 16, 2015

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This past Saturday, April 11^thBlue Mercury, a high-growth luxury retail chain, opened their newest location in Chelsea, New York. Blue Mercury offers both beauty products and spa services. You can find over 100 beauty brands for men and women such as Clinique, Bobbi Brown, and Laura Merceir. At their spa, you can get anything from facials, esthetic treatments such as brow styling, and body care treatments such as body massages.

I had the pleasure of attending the opening of Blue Mercury where I was treated like a celebrity. When I walked into the store that is located on Avenue of Americas, I was surrounded by blue balloons and a vibrant atmosphere of people that were willing to help me. I was told that I was going to be treated to a mini facial and have my makeup done. Unfortunately, I got there a little late but the first one hundred people to attend the event got a gift bag filled with goodies.

Before starting my facial, I was treated to some champagne and delicious cupcakes. What a great way to start off! The facial that I was given felt extremely refreshing on my face and the beauty expert also gave me tips on how to make my face look its best. After completing my facial, my face immediately looked hydrated and was glowing. Another beauty expert worked on my makeup and also gave me tips on what products to use and how to use them. My makeup was done beautifully and looked very natural where I couldn’t get over how perfect the foundation she used matched my skin tone. Both beauty experts made me feel comfortable and were warm and genuine.

I loved and was extremely satisfied with the results of my facial and makeup. Afterwards, I looked around the store and saw makeup, skin care products, bath and body products, and much more. This is the place to go to get some of the best beauty products. I will definitely be coming back to Blue Mercury in Chelsea to check out more of their spa services. I look forward to seeing the friendly employee faces of Blue Mercury and feel like a star once again!

Philanthropic Couple Hosts Pre-Summer Solstice Cocktails

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June 15, 2015

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Philanthropic Couple Hosts Pre-Summer Solstice Cocktails

On Monday June 8^th, Jean and Martin Shafiroff, the philanthropic couple, hosted a pre-summer solstice cocktail kickoff event in honor of the French Heritage Society (FHS) at their Park Avenue home. 100 guests were invited into their home to learn more about the work of the Society, and to help raise awareness for the Gala that will happen on November 18^th.

The French Heritage Society was founded in 1982 and has been a huge success ever since, contributing to over 500 restoration grants and helping secure almost $18 million dollars for properties in France and to properties in the United States that reflect France’s historic influence. FHS has helped out after numerous natural disasters and also organizes unique student internship opportunities in both countries and offers enriching cultural trips in France and the U.S. for its members.

During the event, the additional Gala Chairs for the November event; Deborah Royce, Ann Vann Ness, Ursula Lower, Kazie Metzger and Jean Doyen de Montaillou were of the many guests that were in attendance. The elegant dressed trio accepted questions from attendees and explained what some of traditional projects are, while also noting how the French former Minister of Culture has recognized the Society for its important restorative work. Jean highlighted the scholarship program FHS funds, which allows both American and French architectural students to study on each other’s shores, and Cece talked about how FHS has forged a strong partnership between France and America through its work.

As the event came to an end, they then thanked attendees and finished by reminding all guests that the real reason they were all there was to raise awareness of the forthcoming winter gala on November 18^th. Cocktails were raised to the Shafiroffs to thank them for hosting the event.

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Celebrating Creativity

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150 Models Stop Traffic On Madison Ave

Inside Look At The Partnership with Children Annual Spring Gala

Exclusive Look At de GRISOGONO’s Belmont Stakes Viewing Party

Veinte! Summer Gala Celebrates 20 Years Of Ellen Hermanson

Grand Opening Of Bluemercury Chelsea

Philanthropic Couple Hosts Pre-Summer Solstice Cocktails

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Pseudonymous Photographers Newd Exhibit Debuts East Side

Papers Become Origami Panda Bears for Children in Conflict

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Former Estela Executive Chef Joins East Village Neo-Bistro Ella Funt

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Pseudonymous Photographers Newd Exhibit Debuts East Side

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Papers Become Origami Panda Bears for Children in Conflict

Fashion 4 Development Hosted the Fourth Annual Sustainable Goals Banquet

Former Estela Executive Chef Joins East Village Neo-Bistro Ella Funt

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