Community

"We're pleased that the local economy thrived despite negative publicity and a decrease in millennial age visitors from one year to another," Laraine Creegan said.

"Montauk Observatory is honored to host two such distinguished speakers as Brother Guy Consolmagno and Prof. Daniel Davis," shared Donna L. McCormick.

This year's St. Patrick's Day celebrations offer a month's worth of East End shenanigans.

"By fostering pets, these volunteers provide the bridge the animals need to get to their forever home. They are saving pets' lives," said Richter.

"We are so fortunate to have a deep bench to call upon to tell their stories," said Rick Bogusch.

"The fact that growing your own food and eating straight from the garden has so many benefits for our physical and emotional well being makes initiating a seed library and teaching people to garden an obvious first choice in creating a cultural shift," shared Marc Fasanella.

"Particularly in these difficult and divisive times, with an increased demand for services to address sexual assault and domestic violence, funding is critical," said Loretta Davis, Executive Director of The Retreat.

The proposed 38,000 square foot grocery store as well as a 3,000 square foot bank, and 11,500 square foot retail space, would cover approximately seven acres at the intersection of Magee Street and County Road 39 in the already heavily trafficked route into the Hamptons.

"Each year, there are more entries and wonderful shows in the competition and I'm humbled to be singled out," said Ann Liguori.

"With the proposed state funding for the Peconic Estuary, the total funding from federal, state and county sources for 2017 would total about $1 million," said Assemblyman Thiele.