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I still remember the pride and joy of my dad when, in the late winter of 1961, he brought the family to see what was to be our home. The first place in the home he brought us all to was the den, which had a total red brick wall, and in the middle of it, a big...

Sag Harbor Cinema’s First Annual Holiday Open House & Member Appreciation Day is rolling out the red carpet for the Hamptons community with an all-day community celebration on Saturday, December 16th. Bring a date, bring your parents, bring your kids, or none/all of the above: it's the holidays! Perfect for casual moviegoers and cinephiles, the Holiday Open House...

You might have seen them driving around town in their large Sprinter van with the words 'Hamptons Woof Pack' plastered in white on both sides. Maybe you’ve seen the tongues out and tails wagging as they drive down Main Street. The Hamptons Woof Pack is taking over the east end, one (or four) paws at a time. Founded...

Being young isn’t easy and it seems like the rapid rise of social media technology aims to make it harder even to be young. The “playground” and classrooms extend beyond school, creating digital spaces with little to no supervision. So much information is available online, much of it false, much of it harmful. It's overwhelming for a parent...

Many folks have favorite Christmas ornaments. Some of my favorites are my various East End lighthouse tree ornaments. I bought them ten years ago from a small company that specializes in Christmas lighthouse ornaments. I purchased miniature figurines of Bug Lighthouse, Orient Point Lighthouse, Montauk Lighthouse, Block Island Lighthouse, and a Plum Island one too! You can't live...

This month, we’ll be spending some time exploring the history of two more prominent Hamptons golf courses, Maidstone Club and Noyac Golf Club. Maidstone Club is located in East Hampton and consists of an 18-hole and 9-hole course and a private beach club, pool, tennis court, and clubhouse. Noyac Golf Club is located in Sag Harbor on 144...

Every December, Heart of the Hamptons holds their most highly anticipated fundraising event of the year in Southampton—the Polar Bear Plunge. Back for the 20th season in 2023, the plunge will take place at Coopers Beach in Southampton on Saturday, December 9th at 10:00 a.m. with registration beginning at 9:00 a.m. It’s a time to make a difference...

Every now and then, you hear about a house fire happening in the Hamptons. It's hard to believe such incidents can occur, but they do, even to responsible people. Last week, I had a close call with a fire at my house, prompting me to write this article. It all began around 5 pm when my wife called...

It's now December, and the holiday season is upon us. The hamlets of the East End are showcasing their festive spirit, transforming each village into a scene reminiscent of a Hallmark Card. Driving across the Hamptons after rush hour when darkness falls, a weekly ritual for me becomes a delightful experience. Witnessing the windmills illuminated with enchanting lights...

The East Hampton Historical Society hosted the 2023 House & Garden Tour, showcasing some of the finest examples of architecture in the East End. This year’s tour – Explore Five Spectacular East Hampton Properties – offered a one-time-only glimpse inside some of East Hampton’s most storied residences.  Enjoyed by hundreds of attendees, the East Hampton House & Garden...