Community

"I didn't know the extent of need," Ratner said about starting The Ellen Hermanson Foundation.

"The event has a real place in the history of our town which has so many writers and artists!" shared Loretta Davis.

"Our mission is to make expedient and safe water rescues year-round at all unprotected beaches in East Hampton Town," Helene Forst noted.

"Your skin is a reflection of your general health," noted Dr. Craig Austin.

"The Summer Family Party activities further the Museum's mission to foster connections among the community, art, and artists of many disciplines," explained Terrie Sultan.

"Commander Paul Gerecke is native to Sag Harbor and with an impressive career in the Coast Guard, will share his extensive knowledge about WWI," Nancy Remkus explained.

"With each step that you take today, you are honoring a local hero and an American hero," Suffolk County Executive Bellone told the crowd.

"Our programs are growing and we're getting a lot of support," Dr. Magda told Hamptons.com. "We're heading in the right direction."

"Montauk is the perfect location for our 2nd annual Survivor Series because it's such a close-knit community that has always had a lot of passion for supporting the troops," noted Everett Weston.

"The goal of ECI forum is to create a dialogue amongst residents that moves our community toward resiliency - looking to the cultural identity we love and the ecosystem that surrounds us," explained Marc Fasanella.