THE WALL STREET HOTEL CELEBRATES PRIDE WITH ANDY COHEN, SOPHIA BUSH, CYNTHIA ROWLEY & MORE
New York City’s Pride celebrations continued with an evening of philanthropy and community as The Wall Street Hotel hosted its annual Summer Sunset Rooftop Pride Celebration on June 22, bringing together entertainment, fashion, media, and cultural figures in support of the Perry Moore Hero Fund Scholarship and the Hetrick-Martin Institute (HMI).
Hosted by Andy Cohen, fashion designer Cynthia Rowley, PAPER Magazine Editorial Director Mickey Boardman, film producer Allison Sarofim, Perry Moore Hero Fund founder Hunter Hill, HMI CEO Amy Harclerode, talent manager and producer Jason Weinberg, and Prince A. Sanders, General Manager of The Wall Street Hotel, the evening highlighted the importance of expanding educational opportunities and mental health resources for LGBTQIA+ youth.
Held on the hotel’s rooftop overlooking Lower Manhattan, the event welcomed a wide-ranging guest list spanning television, fashion, film, and philanthropy. Among those in attendance were Sophia Bush, Carson Kressley, Kelly Killoren Bensimon, Candice Kumai, Lana Ogilvie, Kevin Aviance, Marcos Diaz, Kendis Gibson, Ty Hunter, Timo Weiland, Ann Dexter-Jones, Adria Petty, Eric Rutherford, Jihae Kim, Orfeh, Erik Bottcher, Eva Voss, Michael Shayan, Ryan Cooper, Mariah Strongin, and Philip Bloch, among many others.
Throughout the evening, guests enjoyed a performance by drag icon Shequida before Andy Cohen joined Prince A. Sanders and Amy Harclerode for a Pride toast celebrating the organizations’ shared mission. DJ Lina Bradford kept the rooftop dance floor energized as attendees gathered against the Manhattan skyline. The celebration also featured whimsical cotton candy wig creations, floral bouquet takeaways courtesy of Altocanna, signature THC-infused mocktails, and a sparkling bling bar, alongside light bites and a culinary experience curated by Michelin-starred Chef John Fraser and Beverage Director Amy Rancine.
“At The Wall Street Hotel, Pride is about more than a celebration—it’s about creating spaces where people feel seen, welcomed, and connected,” said Prince A. Sanders, General Manager of The Wall Street Hotel. “We are proud to support the Perry Moore Hero Fund Scholarship and Hetrick-Martin Institute through this annual gathering, bringing together an extraordinary community of advocates, creatives, and leaders in support of educational opportunities and critical mental health resources for LGBTQIA+ youth. It is an honor to use our platform to help advance such an important mission.”
The event also honored the legacy of author and filmmaker Perry Moore through the Perry Moore Hero Fund Scholarship, which supports young writers whose work promotes understanding, tolerance, and strength within the LGBTQIA+ community. Together with Hetrick-Martin Institute—one of the nation’s oldest organizations serving LGBTQIA+ youth—the evening underscored the continued importance of investing in programs that provide mental health support, education, and creative opportunities for the next generation.
