Citymeals-on-Wheels raised $820,000 at its Chef’s Tribute, “Rumble at the Rock,” at Rockefeller Center on June 10. From left: Bedford Post Inn Chef Jeremy McMillan, Citymeals-on-Wheels Executive Director Beth Shapiro, and actor Richard Gere sample the fare. Gere is the owner of the Westchester County inn
Former President Bill Clinton (left) addresses the crowd at a May 18 fund-raiser for Westchester Community College. WCC’s board chairman Timothy Carey (center) and President Joseph Hankin listen to his remarks
Marist College held its outdoor commencement ceremony in a cold rain on May 25. A featured speaker, New York Senator Chuck Schumer, earned cheers from the grads by tearing up his prepared speech. “I wish you congratulations, good luck, Godspeed, you are the greatest,” he said instead
Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival’s Swing Into Summer Gala took place in June on the Great Lawn at Boscobel. Enjoying the festivities are (left to right) Boo Close, Tony and Fran DiSarro, and Jonathon Close
Historic Catskill Point was the site of Columbia Memorial Hospital’s fifth annual ball on June 1. The event honored onetime hospital board chairman Stephen Dunn. Jay and Leila Cahalan enjoy the event. Mr. Cahalan is the hospital’s president and CEO
Historic Catskill Point was the site of Columbia Memorial Hospital’s fifth annual ball on June 1. The event honored onetime hospital board chairman Stephen Dunn. Honoree Stephen Dunn and his wife, Jackie
Nearly 400 guests celebrated Scenic Hudson’s 50th anniversary at its June 22 gala. Renowned hotelier André Balazs hosted the event at the Locusts-on-Hudson, his riverfront estate in Staatsburg. Comedian and talk show host Chelsea Handler joins André Balazs at the gala
Nearly 400 guests celebrated Scenic Hudson’s 50th anniversary at its June 22 gala. Renowned hotelier André Balazs hosted the event at the Locusts-on-Hudson, his riverfront estate in Staatsburg. Also on hand (from left): Scenic Hudson President Ned Sullivan, André Balazs, publisher Jann Wenner, and fashion designer Matt Nye
Nearly 400 guests celebrated Scenic Hudson’s 50th anniversary at its June 22 gala. Renowned hotelier André Balazs hosted the event at the Locusts-on-Hudson, his riverfront estate in Staatsburg. From left: Guests Gale Epstein, Facebook co-founder Chris Hughes, Hudson River Ventures President Sean Eldridge, and photographer Annie Leibovitz
The Olana Partnership held its Frederic E. Church Award Gala at the New York Public Library on May 23. The event honored artist Stephen Hannock and Smithsonian American Art Museum director Elizabeth Broun. Honorees Elizabeth Broun and Stephen Hannock (center) are flanked by the Olana Partnership’s Richard Sharp (left) and Sara J. Griffen (right)
Rock musician Sting (right) and his wife Trudie Styler were in attendance at the event
Artist Christo and Elizabeth Broun are pictured at their table
The Beatrix Farrand Garden Association’s annual Bellefield Design Lecture and Garden Party was held on June 2 in Hyde Park. The association’s executive director, Anne Symmes (left), is shown with her husband, filmmaker Steve Ives, and their daughter, Cambelle
