Community

Remodeled and renamed in 1936, the Sag Harbor Cinema, as it is sometimes referred to, reputedly presented the first "talkie" film on the East End.

"Six years ago, I couldn't imagine being where I am today," Regina Nielsen expressed.

"New York's history is this nation's history and we are leading the way to preserve the sites of significant events for future generations," Governor Andrew Cuomo said.

"We are very happy to give back in the spirit of the season to help ensure that our East End families with limited means are able to enjoy the holidays," explained Frank Quevedo.

"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.