Community

"We are grateful for each and every donation," April Gornik explained. "In fact, over $1 million has been raised from donations of $1,000 or less, showing what an exemplary community we have and what broad-based interest there in in making this dream come true."

"This annual event is the talk of the Hamptons, with people coming far and wide to experience our legendary Cookie Walk, take home our fresh hand-made wreaths, and purchase holiday gifts," explained Mary Castro.

"I'm very happy and excited that the judges selected my business, Tote Taxi, as the winner of the first Hamptons RipTide: $ink or $wim event," shared winner Danielle Candela, the CEO and Founder of Tote Taxi.

I always thought there might be affordable space travel in my lifetime, who knows maybe there will be.

"The generosity of our community is heart warming, especially at the holiday time. Please donate and help our Retreat families enjoy this special time of the year," says Loretta Davis, Executive Director of The Retreat.

"Their annual donation to our Audrey and Martin Gruss Heart & Stroke Center," said Robert Chaloner.

"With more transportation options in Suffolk County than ever before, there is no excuse to get behind the wheel after a night of drinking," Suffolk County Executive Steven Bellone noted.

"I am delighted that our Riptide event is able to showcase the depth and breadth of local talent, and I am excited to see this innovation community continue to grow all year round," remarked Ashley John Heather, Founder of i-hamptons.

"This day of fun and informative events about astronomy and space is just one of the many new topics you'll find at the South Fork Natural History Museum's Thanksgiving Open House," said Carol Crasson, the museum's Education Director.

Every year out on the East End of Long Island, I seem to witness someone doing something great.