Former New York Mayor Eric Adams was observed participating in social events in the Hamptons over the weekend, including a celebration that extended into the early morning hours. Adams attended a birthday party for his former deputy mayor, Randy Mastro, where Mastro reportedly serenaded guests with a rendition of Frank Sinatra’s “My Way.” Attendees at the event included supermarket mogul John Catsimatidis, former New York Gov. David Paterson, defense attorney Arthur Aidala, and Medallion Financial President Andrew Murstein.

Following the birthday party, Adams was later seen at nightclub Common Ground with Zach Erdem, owner of 75 Main, with reports indicating he stayed out until 2 a.m.

Political Events and Commentary

In a separate political development, Knicks owner James Dolan is backing Republican Bruce Blakeman in the New York governor’s race against incumbent Gov. Kathy Hochul. Dolan’s Strong and Safe New York PAC is hosting a Sept. 4 event in the Hamptons where attendees can have their photos taken with the Knicks’ championship trophy. The PAC has also launched a digital ad campaign targeting Hochul.

A recent Siena poll shows Hochul leading Blakeman 49%-39%, a decrease from her previous 20-point lead in June.

Separately, actress Montego Glover, starring in Wendy Wasserstein’s play “An American Daughter,” commented on the play's enduring relevance. The 1997 drama explores themes of feminism, media, politics, public service, and celebrity, with Glover noting the parallels between the play's depiction of women in the spotlight and contemporary issues. Wasserstein, who died in 2006, also wrote “The Heidi Chronicles.”

Other Noted Social and Cultural Engagements

Musician John Mayer is scheduled to perform a SiriusXM concert at The Stephen Talkhouse in Amagansett. Proceeds from associated events and specials at local establishments will benefit Mayer’s Heart & Armour Foundation.

In the culinary world, James Beard Award-winning chef Kwame Onwuachi is set to celebrate the release of his new cookbook, “All House: Crazy Good Food for Whatever,” with an event at Lincoln Center on September 22. The event is described as a blend of conversation, cooking, and performance. Onwuachi will also host events at his restaurants in Washington D.C. and Las Vegas. This follows his 2019 memoir, “Notes from a Young Black Chef.”

Downtown members club People’s is launching its own magazine, titled “The Quarterly,” which will focus on art, culture, and hospitality. Edited by Tim Latterner, Margot Hauer-King, and Emmet McDermott, the publication aims to capture the essence of downtown New York. Initial distribution will be exclusive to followers of the club's private Instagram, with plans to eventually be stocked at select New York bookstores.