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The New York Women’s Foundation Celebrates Leaders Moving the City Forward at the Annual Celebrating Women® Breakfast
The New York Women’s Foundation Ana L. Oliveira with Celebrating Women® Breakfast Honorees - Jeannie Park, Valerie Jarrett, Leah Greenberg, and presenters Abigail Disney and Mary Baglivo (Photo credit: BFA / Madeleine Thomas) The New York Women’s Foundation brought together leaders, advocates, philanthropists and community partners from across New York City for its annual Celebrating Women® Breakfast at the New York Marriott Marquis, on Wednesday, May 13th, 2026. The signatur


The Berkshires Turn Memorial Day Into a Season-Opening Invitation
Summer at the Mount pc Kara Thornton Get ready to swap the city sirens for birdsong! Whether you're looking for world-class culture, epic outdoor adventures, or the perfect farm-to-table bite, the Berkshires are officially open for summer fun As Memorial Day weekend approaches, 1Berkshire is highlighting the Berkshires as a timely Northeast getaway for early summer travel, welcoming visitors to the rolling hills, cultural landmarks, historic villages and outdoor experiences t


NYC Second Chance RescueHonored Ralph Macchio, Rob and Marisol Thomas,and Dr. Tom Walker at 6th Annual Rescue Ball
Rob Thomas, Lisa Blanco, Jennifer Brooks, Ralph Macchio, Georgina Bloomberg, Marisol Thomas, Lisa Rose, Kate McEntee (Image Credit: BFA / Kevin Czopek) NYC Second Chance Rescue hosted its 6th Annual Rescue Ball at The Lighthouse, Chelsea Piers in New York City. The organization’s signature fundraising gala brought together animal advocates, philanthropists, and supporters for an evening dedicated to helping save the lives of dogs and cats in need. This year’s Rescue Ball hono


Union Square’s First Rooftop Debuts
Photograph: Courtesy of W New York - Union Square The Union Square social scene is ascending to new heights—literally. As downtown Manhattan continues its evolution into a hub of refined leisure, the W New York – Union Square has unveiled its most ambitious transformation yet: the neighborhood’s first and only rooftop bar. Perched atop the landmark 1911 Beaux-Arts building, the space offers a sophisticated vantage point over the park’s iconic canopy, blending the hotel’s edgy


Brunch, Elevated
Images from Café Carmellini Forget the standard weekend ritual of soggy eggs and a lukewarm latte. There is a new way to do mornings in Manhattan, and it involves gilded trees, sapphire velvet, and enough bubbles to make a Gatsby party look like a quiet tea. Café Carmellini has officially launched its Champagne Brunch, and it is every bit as maximalist and magnificent as the room itself. Walking into the dining room feels less like entering a restaurant and more like stepping


Jean Shafiroff Hosts Holiday Reception Benefiting The New York Women’s Foundation(NYWF)
Ana Oliveira, Rebecca Seawright, Jean Shafiroff, Mary Baglivo | Photo Credits: PMC / Paul Bruinooge Jean Shafiroff, philanthropist, TV host, author and longtime board member and supporter of The New York Women’s Foundation (NYWF) hosted and underwrote an elegant 75 guest holiday reception at her New York residence in celebration of The New York Women's Foundation’s mission to advance gender, economic, and racial equity across the city. The gathering, held in the festive spiri


A NEW BLOOM AT THE DELAMAR: DANDELION OPENS
Westport’s culinary scene is set to blossom again with the arrival of Dandelion, the Mediterranean-inspired restaurant debuting this fall inside the Delamar Westport. The concept promises a fresh, elegant take on coastal dining—light, layered flavors drawn from the shores of the Aegean and Amalfi, paired with the quiet sophistication Delamar hotels are known for. With its serene riverside setting and understated interiors, Dandelion will bring a taste of the Mediterranean to


LAILA GOHAR, Food in Wonderland
The Egyptian-born artist and designer, based in New York, puts food at the center of her playgrounds in installations, pop-ups, and interior decorations, blending storytelling and emotion, between fashion, art, and design. Photo credit © Francesco Nazardo / CLM, Courtesy of Marimekko Crédit photo © Darian Dicianno Roses crystallized in sugar for a Simone Rocha fashion show, cake chairs for Sotheby’s, a five-meter raspberry tart for Hermès, a four-meter mortadella for the ina
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