What would a great nightlife scene be without its top players maintaining the status quo? Check out some of this year's top personalities preserving New York's party scene as top ranking, and keeping this sleepless city awake.

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From the hotel lounges of SoHo to the hipster-adored spots of Chinatown and everywhere in between- models, socialites and scenesters alike partied hard this year. We've rounded up the top 10 nightlife spots who bloggers and party go-ers just wouldn't shut up about.

Today we broke the news that Marc Packer, one of the four men that make up the Tao Group, is taking over the Hiro Ballroom at the Maritime Hotel. With piping hot, yet long standing clubs like Lavo and Tao under his belt, this latest venture will not disappoint. Let us introduce you to Packer's work to get an idea of how Hiro might change.

[Jason Strauss, Rich Wolf, Noah Tepperberg, Marc Packer, Louis Abin celebrating Tao's success.] More»

After pioneering the Meatpacking District revolution that transformed the area from a scene of prostitutes and drugs to high-end eateries and boutiques, the acclaimed Matsuri restaurant and Hiro Ballroom in The Maritime Hotel (owned by Sean MacPherson and Eric Goode), will be shuttering its doors at the end of March, the official announcement to employees came today. This means you have three months to say your goodbyes to the spaces which have played host to some of New York's grandest parties and hottest guests for over the last eight years. Which leaves us all wondering, who's next to take over this prime real estate? More»

In an industry as competitive and cutthroat as nightlife, very few people come a long that are universally loved and respected by the entire community. Rocco Ancarola is one of the industry’s biggest luminaries. A man who’s fun loving demeanor touched and influenced many of nightlife’s major players. More»

Over the Halloweekend, Chelsea Handler partied with beau Andre Balazs at the Top of the Standard, Alison Sarofim's annual party didn't disappoint, V Magazine threw a rager with Terry Richardson, Kim Kardashian celebrated Vikram Chatwal's 40th Birthday at the Dream Downtown, Alexa Chung got spooky at the Tribeca Grand, Jerry O'Connell monkeyed around at Rose Bar and so much more. Last night's parties were all about the Halloweekend!

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Last night, everyone's go-to uptown club LAVO celebrated it's First Year Anniversary with partners Noah Tepperburg, Jason Strauss, Jayma Cardosa and the entire Strategic/TAO team. There were lights, cameras, dancers, ice sculptures, and "Laidback Luke" as DJ. It's been quite the year at LAVO. Check out more scenes from last night... More»

The Dream Downtown may officially open tomorrow, but a handful of New York's elite class have already had their chance to inaugurate it into the party scene. Former publicity director for Dolce & Gabbana Ali Wise and Nylon's Dani Stahl held a birthday bash at The Beach last Thursday. More»

You will have to get past Alex Julian to get into the newest hot club (with big wig names involved like Sant Chatwal, Vikram Chatwal, Noah Tepperberg, Jason Strauss, Marc Packer, and Rich Wolf behind it), The Dream Downtown. It's preview party brought out names like the Ronson sisters, Nicky Hilton, and Derek Blasberg. Plus, Tonic East is in a verbal brawl with a former waitress; a closing date for Mars Bar; beach bars in Atlantic City; celeb spotting at Sway; and the dumbest non-trend ever written about. Today's nightlife roundup will not be sporting a  Mike Tyson face tattoo! More»

Noah Tepperberg and Jason Strauss celebrated the 2 year anniversary of Avenue with an all night rager. Donna Karan, Ashton Kutcher, Demi Moore and Nicky Hilton were in the house but none of those celebs were the real attention grabbers. Fergie performed! More»