Today at the U.S. Marshals Service Madoff II Auction, I gleaned a few telling patterns about the Ponzi schemer's sybaritic tastes and how his troubled psychology can be demonstrated through these items--from Ruth Madoff's blingity-bling engagement ring to the infamous slippers.  More»

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[All photos by NICK HUNT for PMc]. The Grand Ballroom at the Hilton Hotel was the perfect venue for the Career Transitions for Dancers 24th Annual Gala. Both dressed in brilliant blue, Ivana Trump and Fe Fendi looked on as the newly named Rolex CEO Allen Brill presented Patrick Swayze's wife Lisa Niemi Swayze with an award. More»

[Photo by DansHamptons] Vital Juice recently came out with an all encompassing Hamptons Summer Survival Guide To Staying Healthy. This guide includes where to exercise, take a spa day, eat, and what gurus to see while in the east end. Whether you are party hopping from red carpet to red carpet this summer or are just hitting the beach for the day, you want to both look and feel your best. Below are a list of suggested places in the Hamptons to stay in shape. More»

[All photos courtesy of NICK HUNT for PMc]

Philanthropy and luxury commingled last night at Sotheby's for the Spring Night & Day Gala Celebration hosted by the Lenox Hill Neighborhood House.  The black tie event, sponsored by Rolex, was resplendent with guests like Allen Brill (CEO of Rolex), Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney, Charles and Clo Cohen, Thomas Edelman, and Diana Quasha who all appeared dressed up in their glittering ensembles for a glamorous evening of libations, food, and dancing.