Community

"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.

"We want every patient to experience the same level of high quality and compassionate care," noted Robert S. Chaloner.

"The Retreat is celebrating National Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, or 'Teen DV Month,' with special events and workshops throughout the East End of Long Island," shared Helen Atkinson-Barnes.

"I'm grateful every day for being a part of such a caring community, and for being able to help in any way we can," Tracy Mitchell expressed.

"The theme of our winter celebration has always been 'Fire and Ice' and this year, it has so much more meaning to those of us who watched the brave volunteer firefighters battle those elements during the December fire on Main Street," shared Lisa Field.