Executive Chef Elliot Lopez (left) celebrates the grand opening of NYY Steak in midtown Manhattan on January 9. Singer/Dancing with the Stars alum Christina Milian and former Yankees outfielder — and current Westchester resident — Bernie Williams also attended the bash
Prisoners star Jake Gyllenhaal (left) and screenwriter Aaron Guzikowski flank New York Times critic Janet Maslin following a November 21 screening of the film at the Jacob Burns Film Center in Pleasantville
The Benedictine Health Foundation held its Winter’s Eve Gala on December 6 at Diamond Mills Hotel and Tavern in Saugerties. On hand to celebrate the efforts of Julie H. Krieger and Dr. Carlos Valle — the foundation’s 2013 St. Benedict Award recipients — are Jim and Nancy Davenport, Arlene Cohen and Dr. Gary Cohen
On November 22, the Rockland Economic Development Corporation presented its 2013 Economic Development Awards to companies, organizations, and individuals in recognition for their dedication and commitment to improving the county’s economy. Pictured from left: REDC President and CEO Michael DiTullo; board of trustees chair Sandra Grannum; Dr. Cliff Wood; executive VP of Start Up New York and Award of Distinction honoree Leslie Whatley; and Rockland County Executive C. Scott Vanderhoef
The recipients of Vassar Brothers Medical Center’s 2013 Nurse Excellence Awards celebrate their well-deserved honors. From left: Kristin Ali, R.N., NCU; Jane English, R.N., Wound Care Center; Doug Stevens, R.N., SC6; Sharon Amorosa, R.N., Float; and Jelena Skumpia, R.N., OR
Rhinebeck celebrated Sinterklass on December 7 with multiple events throughout the day — including a parade, dances, puppet shows, a circus performance, and a living nativity scene. Named Queen and King of this year’s festivities were Life of Pi editor Ann Patty and Sean Nutley, owner of bluecashew Kitchen Pharmacy