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The stars were out brighter than ever
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It was a glorious week with
honors going to extraordinary
women who I offi cially
welcomed into the Schneps
Events’ WOW and “Power
Women” in Manhattan and
Long Island.
With my talented team, led by
Jasmin Freeman in Manhattan
and Joanna Austin on Long
Island, we made many women
very happy.
Th e class of 2019 included
leaders in their fi elds, from
fi nance to medical, to nonprofit,
to theatre.
Empowerment is what these
events are all about. It’s an
opportunity to connect with
other women become mentors
to each other, as well as confi -
dants and friends.
I created the Power Women
recognition event almost 20
years ago aft er attending a
Chamber of Commerce Business
Awards Dinner and seeing seated
at the dais two dozen honorees,
but not one was a woman.
And so I began honoring successful
women. We now recognize
women on Staten Island,
Brooklyn, Queens, Long Island,
the Bronx and, for the fi rst year, in
Manhattan. We named the Power
Women event in Manhattan the
(WOW) Women of Wall Street.
For years now, we raise money
at the events for a local nonprofit
organization. We raise funds
through donations from raffl e
sales at the event.
At our Power Women of Long
Island, we raised funds for Girls
Inc., run by Renee Flagler.
Th eir inspiring executive director
helps girls to be strong and
work smart!
Th e WOW event raised money
for Girls Who Invest, a program
created by one of our honorees.
Seema Hingorani served as
the chief of investment for the
New York City Pension Fund,
garnering assets of $160 billion
with award-winning success.
Th e mission of Girls Who
Invest, founded in 2015, empowers
young women to enter the
fi nancial industry and participate
in portfolio management
and executive leadership in the
asset management industry —
a bastion of male domination. It
is focused on cracking the glass
ceiling!
Our WOW party was held
at the Battery Park Gardens,
which sits on the tip of
Manhattan facing the majestic
Statue of Liberty. In fact, the
ferry boat to visit her leaves just
steps from the beautiful, elegant
restaurant and catering hall.
Th e successful landmark is run
by the professional Paul Nicaj,
who was the catering director
at the Plaza and, before that,
at the Pierre — both premier
Manhattan venues. I was delighted
he would be running our
party. I know him from his reputation
for excellence and his
partnership at Bayside’s Vivo!,
located in the historic Valentino
Mansion, handsomely sitting
for decades near the Clearview
Golf Course.
Paul delivered what he promised:
superb food and service,
with an unmatchable, stunning
setting that has no competition.
I applaud his successful operation
at the Parks Department
franchise location.
Battery Park Gardens also
off ers indoor and outdoor dining.
I can’t wait to come back.
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SECRETS
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Head out to the
World’s Fare!
The sun will
shine on us
at Citi Field
on Saturday, May
18, and Sunday,
May 19, for the
second World’s
Fare from 11 a.m.
to 8 p.m. each day.
I wouldn’t miss it for
the world, and you, too, will
be thrilled and delighted by
everything happening at the
900 000 sq. ft . parking lot converted
into a tour of the world
through food. Th e World’s
Fare will also feature
a Beer Garden,
music, dancers,
bands, merchandise
and artist
installations. Be
part of it all!
I will be there
both days, so come
join me and my son and
partner, Josh, and my daughter
Elizabeth, both of whom
created this spectacular “happening”!
Go to theworldsfare.nyc to
buy tickets.
Seema Hingorani, founder of Girls
Who Invest, with Fox Business News
co-anchor Cheryl Casone
The Power Women of Long Island held at Leonard’s
Sima Ali, Esq., Ali Law Group, Eugenia Slubski, creative director, Alter’d Home,
and Maria P. Conzatti, vice president of academic student services at Nassau
Community College
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