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BeStrong preserves life and provides aid including, but not limited to, sustenance, supplies, medical, construction, pets, baby/female products, hydration, children’s entertainment and anything needed after a catastrophe resulting in tremendous loss.

On Saturday, September 23, I had the privilege of attending Operation International’s Masquerade Gala. OI works to provide medical care, both surgical and non-surgical, to underserved communities in poor countries. Founded in 1996 by Southampton doctors Medhat Allam, MD, Ravi Kothuru, MD, and Robert Mineo, CRNA, Operation International has successfully completed dozens of life-saving and life-changing missions in...

Throughout my life, I have heard the word "dream" used in many ways: dream job, dream house, dream car, dream date, and so forth. When you reach your sixties and beyond, you start making decisions to perhaps take aim and achieve some of your dreams. Over the last twenty years, I have watched so many people actualize living...

The Sag Harbor Chamber of Commerce retail members are gearing up for a fantastic Columbus Day weekend Sidewalk Sale running from Saturday through Monday, October 7-9. With anticipation building, chamber members are eager to provide shoppers with outstanding value throughout this extended holiday shopping event. Sag Harbor Chamber of Commerce President Ellen Dioguardi expressed her excitement, saying, "Our...

Toccin is a lifestyle fashion brand started by the husband and wife duo, Michael and Alex Toccin, in 2019. Since they launched the brand, it has grown considerably as they add more and more to their line and collections each year with the support of their engaged fashion community in NYC, the Hamptons, and beyond. Their mission is...

The seasons of the year each have endearing qualities that accentuate the beauty of the East End. Winter occasionally provides a fresh coat of pure, newly fallen snow. Spring is the yearly reawakening of trees, flowers, and shrubs. Come summer, the East End is bursting with lush green trees, fully colored flowers, and, of course, that fabulous weather....

The Bridgehampton Child Care & Recreational Center is proud to be part of the East End Fund for Children coalition, which received a generous $115,000 donation from Citarella Gourmet Market. The East End Fund for Children is a vital coalition formed in 2020, comprising seven not-for-profit organizations dedicated to serving over 3,500 vulnerable children on the East End....

LongHouse Reserve is unbelievably beautiful. Whether you're here for the summer or visiting from out of town, LongHouse is a must-visit. It's not just a place for art but a true community hub offering tranquility and a chance to marvel at nature's wonders. It's a sanctuary of peace. This fall, there's a buzz in the air, thanks to...

Every Hamptons sunrise is inherently dramatic. The future unfolds as a new day begins. It's astonishing how, in the span of an hour, the starry night sky transforms into the sweet colors of dawn. Painters, photographers, and now drone enthusiasts often gather at sunrise to capture this magic through their art forms. Living on the ocean in Montauk...

Although I've never been a soccer enthusiast, there's a part of me that wants to introduce my 3-year-old daughter, Sophia, to the world of soccer. I picture her darting around the field, surrounded by fellow toddlers, her cheeks flushed with exertion and excitement. As much as I know this physical activity is beneficial for her health and development,...