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  Dustin Lujan With Victor de Souza At the Arlo Midtown in New York City, VICTOR dE SOUZA unveiled his Spring/Summer 2027 collection as a collision of eras: Victorian and Edwardian romance, Tartarian-inspired grandeur, and the restless visual language of contemporary New York. Rather than looking backward with nostalgia, the collection used the past as a foundation for imagining what fashion and society could become next. The runway featured a cast including Nicole Ari Parker, Veronica Webb, Tracy Norman, and Maya Valasquez, whose presence reinforced one of the collection’s central ideas: individuality has no expiration date. Each model embodied a distinct character, helping turn the presentation into something closer to a procession of personalities than a conventional fashion show. Notable attendees at the presentation included Jean Shafiroff, Michael Musto, Lion Babe, Lucas Goodman, Jillian Hervey, Laurel Marcus, Joy McElveen, Colleen Darnell, Ava Raiin, and Dustin Lujan bringin...

  Justin Haynes Ana Gia Mexico hiTechMODA Productions returned to New York Fashion Week for season 16, comprising two days of runway fashion, international designers and emerging talent at the Edison Ballroom, in the heart of Times Square, New York City. Led by founder and executive producer Pamela Privette, hiTechMODA has built its reputation on creating a high-profile runway where established names share the spotlight with emerging and independent designers. The 2026 New York Fashion Week production continues that mission, bringing together designers and runway talent from around the world for a packed schedule of nine fashion presentations over two days.   Stacey Mitchell Designs The lineup included Marc Defang showcasing on 10 runways, BEYOU BY SUSHMITA, Glamour Girl Boutique, Stacey Mitchell Designs, Mitch Desunia and Anagiamx, Kat Couture, Enhle Babes Couture, RasaNari, House of STL, Madame VIP, Shrijilmist and Paaie, Alonso Maximo Couture and Special Guest CFDA Designer...

  Nancy Stone And Greg D'Elia  For one afternoon, the hedges parted and some of Southampton’s closely guarded architectural treasures came into view as the Southampton History Museum welcomed guests to its annual Insider’s View. The popular program offered a rare opportunity to explore a specially curated selection of distinguished private homes and gardens, giving visitors an intimate look at the architecture, landscape design and stewardship that have helped define Southampton for generations. In keeping with Insider’s View tradition, the participating properties had remained secret until the day of the tour, adding an element of discovery as guests received their maps and set out across Southampton.   Jean Shafiroff Averitt Buttry With Mark Lemerise, Jaime Jimenez, Sarah Kautz, Anthony Squatrito And Mary Slattery  After an afternoon spent going behind the hedges, guests gathered on the grounds of the historic Rogers Mansion, headquarters of the Southampton History...

Zey Hotel Cafe   ZEY Hotel, ZErdem Restaurant and Zey Cafe are bringing a fresh hospitality experience to Greenport, blending boutique hotel style, Mediterranean dining and cafe culture in one of the East End’s most vibrant port towns. Located on Main Street, the destination places guests in the heart of Greenport, with walkable access to shops, galleries, the waterfront and ferry connections to Shelter Island and onward to the Hamptons. ZEY Hotel offers a hip, contemporary boutique stay with eight rooms and two suites, designed for travelers seeking a more intimate and stylish alternative to the traditional East End hotel experience. The property features modern design touches, colorful interiors, comfortable guest accommodations and amenities including sumptuous bedding, indulgent minibars, Egyptian cotton bathrobes and complimentary wireless internet.   The hospitality concept is led by owner Zach Erdem, the restaurateur behind 75 Main in Southampton, who has expanded ...

  Thomas J Henry With Dr Elena Alvarez-Henry  For Texas attorney and philanthropist Thomas J. Henry and his wife, Dr. Elena Alvarez-Henry, giving back has long been part of their lives individually. Now, it is increasingly becoming something they are doing together. The couple served for the second time as title sponsors of the American Cancer Society’s 2026 Grand Gala, at the Puerto Rico Convention Center in San Juan, marking sponsorship of an organization with which both have longstanding personal connections. The annual Grand Gala is one of the American Cancer Society’s signature fundraising events in Puerto Rico, raising funds to help sustain services including the Puerto Rico Hope Lodge and Hogar Niños Que Quieren Sonreír. Hope Lodge provides cancer patients and their caregivers who must travel for treatment with complimentary accommodations and a supportive home away from home near treatment centers. The Puerto Rico facility, which opened in 2013, has 33 guest rooms. For...

2025 Show Jumping   From thundering polo ponies racing across Conyers Farm to international show jumpers soaring over fences, Greenwich Polo Club is riding into the final stretch of its 2026 season with a September celebration of equestrian sport. The summer has already delivered plenty of drama. Greenwich Polo Club’s 2026 season began in June and has taken spectators through the American Cup, East Coast Silver Cup and East Coast Gold Cup before arriving at the prestigious East Coast Open, presented by Audi. The tournament began August 30th and returns to the field September 6th, with a final Sunday match scheduled for September 13th.   That summer journey has reinforced what has made Greenwich Polo Club one of the East Coast’s distinctive sporting destinations: elite athletes, both human and equine, competing at speed against the backdrop of one of Connecticut’s most celebrated social settings. The East Coast Silver Cup provided some of the season’s most memorable firewo...

  Huttopia Berkshires The Berkshires beckon. To ensure you experience the full breadth of this distinctive New England destination, 1Berkshire—the central connector dedicated to preserving, positioning, and promoting Berkshire County’s distinct sense of place—is thrilled to announce this year’s Official Guide to the Berkshires is here.  As the organization moves through its 10th year, its focus remains on championing the region’s business community, amplifying the county’s appeal to visitors, and helping ensure long-term growth for one of Massachusetts’ most distinctive destinations. Through its work as the Regional Tourism Council, 1Berkshire is focused on marketing the Berkshires as an ideal vacation destination, and this Guide is one of many ways it shines a light on all businesses working in and supporting tourism in the region.    Hairpin Turn North Adams  This marketing tool is fundamental for supporting tourism growth and economic vibrancy. It showcases t...

  Paddles For A Purpose The Center for Family Services of Palm Beach County will present “Paddles for a Purpose,” a charity pickleball tournament bringing together players, spectators and community supporters for a day of competition, connection and giving back. The event will take place Friday, September 25th, 2026, at Replay, 6600 High Ridge Road, Boynton Beach, Florida. Registration begins at 9:00am, with play beginning at 10:00am. The event is hosted with the Palm Beach Royals, the local Palm Beach Pro Pickleball team, with Copperpoint Brewing Co. serving as the exclusive beverage sponsor.  The ‘Paddles for a Purpose’ Event Chairs include former Miss Palm Beach USA and Founder of Schilling Social, Gracie Harbinson, and her husband, Australian professional golfer, Brody Harbinson. Other community supporters include the Paddle Bag Sponsor by Razorback Electric. All players will receive a goody bag for their participation created with the collaborative partnerships from Jade ...

  The Invisible Womxn The New York Women’s Foundation launched The Invisible Womxn: Creating a Climate-Resilient New York City that Centers Gender Equity, a report exploring how the climate crisis disproportionately affects women and gender-expansive people of color in New York City. Commissioned by The New York Women’s Foundation in 2025, the report was written by urban sociologist Tiasia Obrien-Shah. It draws on field visits, focus groups, and interviews with a gender- and racially inclusive cohort across the city. The research highlights how climate-vulnerable workers are often overlooked in the data systems that shape climate policy and funding. At the same time, it documents the critical role that community-led organizations in Environmental Justice neighborhoods play in advancing climate resilience. “You cannot solve compounding harm with single issue policy,” said Tiasia Obrien-Shah, author of the report, “You need spatial intelligence, You need to understand place, people, ...

  Suspect In Asian Hate Crime In Long Island City   Thursday night there was a anti Asian attack on Center Blvd in Long Island City in the Hunters Point South area.  This wonderful Asian couple was walking down Center Blvd when allegedly a African American lady, Dressed in all grey, Grey wig, small push basket with grey bags in it, hit them on back of head, sprayed some unknown substance on them and then chased them down Center Blvd to Frank Ottomanelli By The Water  Cafe.   The couple were terrified and ran into the Cafe where staff protected them and called James Edstrom who is the President Of The Hunters Point Civic Association.  I noticed her minutes before staff called me. I was with my friend Julia. I pointed her out because she was acting strange, very weird. So I watched her. When Staff called me ( Frank was at a Steak Competition in Brooklyn) I ran to the Cafe and went inside and the couple was terrified. I told them to come out, sit at table...

Flo Anthony Memorial Program   Helen Shelton NEW YORK, September 2026 – More than 75 loved ones of Florence “Flo” Anthony gathered in Harlem at iconic soul food restaurant Sylvia’s to celebrate the life and times of the multi-hyphenate dynamo. The memorial celebration, Fabulously Flo, was organized by long-time friends of Flo’s Helen Shelton, Angelo Ellerbee and Roz Nixon.  NBA greats Johnny Newman, Charles Oakley and Patrick Ewing were lead sponsors of the event, with Newman also serving as event host. Members of Flo’s beloved sorority, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated, came out in force. Other noted attendees representing the worlds of media, sports, entertainment and philanthropy included: boxing legend Iran Barkley, journalists from the leading New York media outlets, as well as R&B sensation Meli’sa Morgan, real estate executive Eugenia Foxworth, entertainment executive Marita Monroe, jewelry designer Lu Willard, broadcaster Rolonda Watts, and philanthropist J...

  Hunt Slonem Pink Ascension 2021 Hunt Slonem’s unmistakable universe of rabbits, butterflies, birds and brilliant color arrives at One Art Space in Tribeca this summer with “Through the Looking Glass,” an exhibition bringing together works that capture the repetition, movement and fascination with nature that have become signatures of the celebrated American neo-expressionist artist. The exhibition is on view from Friday, August 21st through Monday, September 28th, 2026 with an opening reception in early September, at One Art Space. The exhibition, Hunt Slonem’s first New York City exhibition in five years, moves between scale and intimacy, from expansive canvases populated by Slonem’s recurring natural motifs to jewel-like paintings framed almost as treasured objects. At its center is “Pink Ascension” (2021), a monumental 77-by-101-inch oil on canvas in which butterflies drift across a luminous pink field, transforming one of Slonem’s most enduring subjects into an enveloping stu...

  Ashanti Beth Stern NYC Second Chance Rescue hosted its 5th Annual Concert for a Cause at a private estate in Bridgehampton, where the Charity honored legendary entrepreneur, philanthropist, and longtime animal advocate John Paul DeJoria while celebrating the world introduction of Pawpoint.    The evening’s musical performances were headlined by Grammy Award-winning artist Ashanti and platinum-selling artist Fabolous.   Live auction with items including a yacht charter donated by Lauren and Eddie Shapiro of NestSeekers, plus a paddle raise brought in valuable funds to aid the organizations work on behalf of animals.    Bradley Fishel With Alexandra Fishel, Maria Fishel And Kenneth Fishel “It is an honor to be recognized by NYC Second Chance Rescue. Their compassion, dedication, and commitment to animals are truly inspiring, and I am grateful to be part of an evening that will help so many animals in need,” said John Paul DeJoria.   Jennifer ...

Sweet Transvestite Sung By Tim Curry   Tim Curry passed away at his Los Angeles home in Toluca Lake.  He was 80.  Tim was an iconic The English actor and singer was renowned for his legendary talent for playing flamboyant eccentrics and fun villains, he became a cult figure mainly for his role playing the sweet transvestite in The Rocky Horror Picture Show in 1975.  He has a legacy defined by his immense contribution to the arts.  I used to photograph him many times in and around Broadway. He was always smiling, happy and fun. For a while he was our personal cult figure in and around New York City.  Susan Sarandon led the Hollywood honors, sharing that "what I loved about him most was his heart," and remembering him as a deeply generous co-star.    

  Dolly Parton Very sad. I remember following Julie Roberts to Industrial studio on West Side Highway. We waited for the garage to open so Julia Roberts could come out and we could get shots. When the garage opened and a limo came out we thought it was Roberts, we chased it down west side highway and it stopped on the side of the road and the doors opened and it was Dolly. She came out and said, You want me so bad, here I am. She posed for photos right there on the side of the road.  I did many photo shoots with Dolly Parton over the years, but I think the best was at CBS studios for the Joan Rivers Show. I sat in the green room with Dolly and man did she have stories to tell. The woman was a legend and the sweetest person you could ever meet and talk too. Dolly was 80 years old.  Photo Courtesy Of Erik Kabik