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  Hunters Point South NYC East River View There are few places in New York City where you can stand along the water, look across the East River at the spectacular Manhattan skyline, and feel as though you have discovered a little piece of paradise. Hunters Point South, in Long Island City, Queens, is one of those special places. What was once an industrial stretch of factories, warehouses, railroad facilities and working waterfront has become one of the most attractive residential and recreational neighborhoods in New York City. Today, its beautiful parks, waterfront promenades, restaurants and impressive residential buildings have helped transform Long Island City into a destination for residents and visitors alike. And while the views of Manhattan are certainly a major attraction, there is much more to Hunters Point South than its skyline. A Waterfront With a History Long before luxury apartment buildings and landscaped parks arrived, this part of Queens was a center of industry....

  Patrick Stewart The beloved British actor who conquered television, Hollywood and Broadway leaves behind an extraordinary legacy. From Captain Jean-Luc Picard to Professor Charles Xavier, Stewart was a commanding presence on screen and a respected figure in the theater world. The entertainment world is mourning the loss of Sir Patrick Stewart, the legendary British actor whose extraordinary career spanned more than six decades and made him one of the most recognizable and respected performers in the world. Stewart, who died at 86 on October 28, 2026, in Los Angeles, was best known to millions of fans as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek: The Next Generation and Professor Charles Xavier in the enormously successful X-Men film franchise. His death was announced on October 29 by his longtime spokesperson. He had been living with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia. But to describe Stewart simply as a television and movie star would fail to capture the full story of a remar...

Leesa Rowland With Marc Bouwer   New York’s Halloween season this year had a close encounter of the glamorous kind as actress, philanthropist and animal advocate Leesa Rowland and Larry Wohl with co-host, fashion designer Marc Bouwer invited guests to venture beyond the stars for their annual Halloween extravaganza.  This year’s celebration, “Calling All Aliens Home: Forbidden Planet,” transported New York’s social scene into an intergalactic fantasy where extraterrestrial imagination met high fashion, theatrical costumes and a healthy dose of Halloween mischief. This year, “Forbidden Planet” provided a new universe of possibilities for guests eager to push the boundaries of Halloween costume. From celestial couture and metallic space-age ensembles to mysterious alien visitors and interplanetary royalty, the evening was an imaginative collision of New York society and science-fiction spectacle, a gathering unlike anything on Earth. Notable attendees included: Leesa Rowland, La...

TIMES SQUARE GOSSIP EDITORIAL  James Edstrom I have known Bruce Blakeman since I was a kid. I knew his family long before politics became what it is today. I adored his mother, Betty Blakeman, and I will always have affection for the family. This is not written by someone who never knew Bruce or who has always opposed him. Quite the opposite. In 2010, I supported Bruce Blakeman. I was a Republican then, and I believed in the Republican Party as I understood it at the time. Years later, I changed my party affiliation to Democrat because I no longer recognized the direction the Republican Party was taking. Today, I am voting for Kathy Hochul for governor of New York. That decision comes from my own experiences, my own convictions, and my belief that we are at a critical moment in our country's history. I can love people from my past without supporting the politics they embrace today. I can cherish memories of a family I have known for years and still believe that the political choice...

  Alberto Luzzi Jewelry Celebration Cake  Italian jewelry designer Alberto Luzzi held a celebration of the first year of the flagship SoHo store located at 102 Thompson Street in New York City with over 200 well-wishers coming to the share the celebration. Alberto Luzzi and business partner Nic Canal welcomed guests for an evening of champagne, caviar, a viewing of the designer’s fine-jewelry collection and one-of-a-kind creations. Guests celebrated the success of the business and also enjoyed a slice of anniversary cake.   Lisa Blanco Nic Canal And Alberto Luzzi Carmen D'Alessio Luzzi has spent more than two decades in jewelry design, creating pieces characterized by sculptural forms, texture, movement and color. Our collections run from sterling silver and gold Vermeil to fine jewelry in 14K and 18K gold with diamonds, emeralds, sapphires and aquamarines, including engagement rings and custom-made pieces.   About Alberto Luzzi:    Alberto Luzzi is a fine ...

  Peter Lane Flourish 2026  Dalia Forman Design will present The Language of Color, an exhibition bringing together international artists whose work explores the powerful relationship between color, texture, craftsmanship and human emotion. Presented at CONTEXT Art Miami from December 1st – 6th, 2026, the exhibition invites collectors, designers and art enthusiasts to discover how artistic expression transcends cultural boundaries through a shared visual language. Set against the vibrant backdrop of Miami Art Week, The Language of Color brings together the work of acclaimed New York ceramic artist Peter Lane, contemporary Israeli painter Marc Provisor, Argentine textile designer Carolina Pavetto by Mantara and Argentine painter Néstor Neyret. Through sculpture, painting, lighting and traditional textile techniques, the exhibition traces a creative journey from the physical transformation of natural materials to the complexities of the modern human experience. At the heart of t...

Tiffany Jade Munroe The New York Women’s Foundation will bring its 2026 Neighborhood Dinner to the Museum of the Moving Image in Astoria on Tuesday, November 10th, honoring leaders whose work has strengthened communities across Queens and New York City.  This year, Queens takes center stage. For more than three decades, the Neighborhood Dinner has brought New Yorkers together across boroughs to honor local leadership and deepen connections. This year’s gathering will celebrate people and organizations whose work reflects the many ways communities across Queens are being strengthened, from child and family well-being and immigrant health to trans justice, public service, and women’s professional sports. The 2026 honorees are: Sharon Myrie   Sharon Myrie will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award. A former Vice President of Programs and Services at Queens Public Library and a Board Alumna of The Foundation, Myrie is an executive leader and attorney who has held senior leadershi...

  MvVO ART Exhibition At The Waldorf Astoria New York, Hollye Davidson, Fearless MvVO ART SHOW 2026 brought contemporary art together with the legendary hospitality of Waldorf Astoria New York and the world of Guerlain during Armory week. This first partnership at Waldorf Astoria New York was an outstanding success on every level: a celebrated opening reception, a steady flow of collectors, media and VIP guests all week, guided art experiences with Guerlain Wellness Spa, and strong collector interest — nearly half the works on the floor were acquired. “Bringing MvVO ART SHOW to Waldorf Astoria New York was a wonderful way to connect artists, collectors and guests through art,” said Maria van Vlodrop, Founder and CEO of MvVO ART. “I’m grateful to our partners and thrilled by the response.” “We were delighted to welcome MvVO ART SHOW 2026 to Waldorf Astoria New York. The exhibition brought a fresh cultural experience to Peacock Alley Corridor and our guests,” said Luigi Romaniello, M...