Community

"CCOM's 'Save the Lake - Save the Pond' program can make a big difference if we all commit to working together to implement its action plan," noted Jeremy Samuelson.

"The way the community embraced each other in such a sad moment is a reminder of how lucky we are to live in our own little slice of paradise," said Taylor Rose Berry of Harbor Books.

"Over the years that Montauk Observatory has been operating, we've tried our best to offer free educational events and to work toward the goal of setting up the first observatory on the south fork, a resource the community could be proud of and call their own," says Executive Director of the Observatory, Donna L. McCormick.

"It takes a village," noted Candy Udell. "Everyone is working together to help make this a cruelty free sustainable world,"

"Long Island has a history of entrepreneurship and business ownership," noted O'Connor. "That is still true today and I think it is one of the strengths of our marketplace."

"These economic development grants represent a major commitment by the State of New York to take the lead in creating jobs and improving the economy," said Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr.

If your tree has been decked, cookies have been baked for Santa and you've completed your holiday shopping and wrapped every last gift, celebrate the season by attending one of these merry East End happenings.

"We are grateful for the support of so many generous members of the community in helping us fund this project," remarked Emily Roy Corey. "Their dreams and ours are about to become a reality."

"We hope everyone comes out to celebrate National Bivalvus Day to learn more about the Peconic Pearls Environmental Program - and what we can all do to protect our waters," expressed Karen Rivara.

"Continuing to use this precious economic and ecological resource as a dumping ground is unacceptable," said Governor Cuomo.