The Central Park Conservancy hosted its first Belvedere Ball. The festive evening of dinner and dancing took place in a heated tent transformed into a winter wonderland, right in the heart of Central Park. More than 550 friends and supporters came together to honor and celebrate Douglas Blonsky, President & CEO of the Central Park Conservancy and Central Park Administrator, for his 32 years of service to the organization. The event raised more than $2 million which will go towards the Conservancy’s mission to restore, manage, and enhance Central Park.  

Notable attendees included: Suzie & Ainar Aijala, Norma Dana, Fe Fendi, Hilary Gumbel, Anne & Bill Harrison, Rachel Hovnanian, Susan & Henry Johnson, Gayle King, Violetta Komyshan, Alexandra Lebenthal & Jay Diamond, Tonya Lee, Alexia & David Leuschen, Marcia & Richard Mishaan, Elyse & Michael Newhouse, Liz & Jeff Peek, Deborah Roberts, Malaak Rock, Fiona Rudin, Eric Schneiderman, Robert Soros, Betsy Smith & Rick Cotton, and Michelle Smith to name a few.