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# On HBO's “The Gilded Age,” Ben Ahlers is New York high society’s man of the hour

Ben Ahlers attends the 2026 CFDA Awards at the American Museum of Natural History in the Upper West Side on November 02, 2026 in New York City.

Section: [Culture & Events](/new-york/section/life.md) · Entities: none

## Coverage

- [Gothamist / WNYC](https://gothamist.com/arts-entertainment/on-hbos-the-gilded-age-ben-ahlers-is-new-york-high-societys-man-of-the-hour), 2026-11-05 11:00 EST: On HBO's “The Gilded Age,” Ben Ahlers is New York high society’s man of the hour

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