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My whole life, I’ve lived on Hamptons well water, and my whole life I have been suspicious of it. There would always be someone who would comment that well water was worse than “town water” and that you should be careful not to drink it. There was never a clear answer to me on why I had to...

The Peconic Land Trust acquired 1.4 acres on Georgica Pond. The acquisition was completed thanks to the generosity of Katharine Rayner, who donated the funds to support the purchase, remediation and restoration of the property. “I am privileged to be able to give back to a place that has provided me with so much joy and beauty. Having...

The forecast this week is for the temperatures to be in the teens. It will be a very cold January. Therefore, I am focusing on recalling those summer days when it was extremely warm, hitting 100 degrees. Most people can remember events that happened when the thermometer registered over the century mark. I am thinking of those days...

Scoop Du Jour, the famous and beloved ice cream shop of East Hampton, had to close its doors after 26 years in December of 2020. "We are just another casualty of this pandemic," a sign at the shop read. Many locals were disappointed by the sad news about the closure of one of East Hampton’s favorite spots. In...

Sylvester Manor is proud to announce that it has been awarded a $150,000 Officer’s Planning Grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to support its 2022 History and Heritage Planning and Partnership Initiative. This year-long Initiative will focus on organizational engagement with institutions of higher learning and other historical sites, enhancing Sylvester Manor’s capacity as a place-based center...

You may have noticed the wonderful new hardware store right off of N. Sea Rd., aptly named North Sea Hardware in Southampton. The store is hard to miss. It’s a beautiful red building with many hardware displays out front on the lawn as well as a large parking lot. The new owner of the hardware store is Steve...

The east end of Long Island inspires me. Its natural beauty and energy just lifts my soul. When I feel out of sorts just remembering why I choose to stay on the east end of Long Island centers me. Being inspired is the key ingredient to reaching the highest levels of success. Individuals are inspired by many different...

There is an excitement when seeing an American Bald Eagle in the wild. In recent years, the east end of Long Island has had an influx of American bald eagles nesting in what Michael Scheibel, The Natural Resources Manager of the Mashomack Preserve on Shelter Island, called, “One of the greatest conservation victories on Long Island.” According to...

“We are pleased to partner with Northwell Health and EH Town leadership at the Montauk site where we will be offering Pfizer/Moderna vaccine boosters and flu vaccines,” said Minerva Perez, OLA’s Executive Director. “We are committing all staff possible to these actions,” continued Minerva Perez. “The child vaccine event at the Children’s Museum is being administered by Stony...

Dr. Magdalena Swierczewski Integrative~Concierge Medical Center, located at 33 Flying Point Road, Suite 107, Southampton is now offering the most accurate rt-PCR COVID Test with same-day results in office or at home. ONLY Test accepted by all countries/states for international and domestic travel. All tests are CLIA certified, FDA EU approved.