“Never fear, Brooklyn is here!” That was just one of the rallying cries of our foster youth models in the electrifying opener of the fourth annual HSVS Slay the Runway Fashion Show, when the catwalk was awash in 19th century newsboy chic—jaunty jeff caps, boss tweeds and snappy suspenders. The “Newsies”-inspired intro was a nod…

She performed to an audience of 18 million in NBC’s “Sound of Music Live!” with Carrie Underwood, starred in the music video for Justin Timberlake’s “Mirrors,” sported a closet full of flannel shirts in “Chicago Fire,” sang in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, played Eve (of Adam and…) in Darren Aronofsky’s “Noah,” and has also…

She’s an excellent writer, a dedicated student, a caring older sister and a vocal advocate for change in the foster care system. Meet Gabbie Rodriguez, who will receive the Youth of the Year Award at the 2019 HSVS Annual Benefit: 150 Years of Family, on November 21. The award is presented to a youth “for…