Community

"When you are with family and friends this holiday season, we hope you will have shared your good fortune with your neighbors whose lives have been disrupted by domestic violence," said Loretta K. Davis.

"These spaces inspire hands-on activity, creativity, play and plenty of time exploring the natural world," said Heather Fox.

"There is a real science to understanding fall color, and it can be quite fascinating," shared Alex Feleppa.

"What attracted me to SASF was its story - how a committed group of individuals in this community stepped and took over a municipal shelter and turned it into one of the most respected animal welfare organizations in the region," Jerry Rosenthal said.

"The need has been growing over the years. We distribute the second Tuesday of the month, and easily 100 or more people show up," said Francis Ecker, who founded the Montauk Food Pantry 30 years ago.

"They do so many great things for people. It's just nice to give back to them," said Julie Kazdin Boucher.

"Shuttle service on the LIRR has the potential to not only lessen traffic, but also to provide a larger bank of employees for the our businesses," shared JoAnne Pahwul.

"So many good dogs and cats arrive at Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation each year," said Joe Gettler.

"Things get pretty quite here after October thru May, and that's not good for business whether you own a restaurant or run a museum or art gallery," noted Kevin Lonnie.

"NPC loves to create a slow grind fear through imagery, literal and figurative darkness, leaving audience members with remnants of theatrical disturbia once they leave," said Kate Mueth.