Community

As summer approaches and calendars fill up with various activities, it becomes essential to prioritize events that make a difference in the lives of others. One such event is the annual fundraiser for Farm of the Child, an organization that has been providing care, education, and support to vulnerable children for over 30 years. Hosted by Vincent Pescatore...

Southampton Village Ocean Rescue will be holding their first fundraising dinner—Out of the Blue—this Saturday, June 10th from 6:00-9:00 p.m. at 40 Main Street in Southampton. All of the donations at the event will be raised for SVOR’s essential services. They are a volunteer first-responder organization that coordinates with several emergency agencies for any aquatic emergencies. SVOR Chief...

There’s something about cooking food outdoors in the Hamptons that enhances the whole experience for home chefs and entertainers. Maybe it’s the aroma of grilled cuisine, or the ability to enjoy the fresh air while you create dishes for family or friends. Bringing the kitchen to your exterior living space has massive appeal, and it’s come a long...

The award-winning Southampton Inn invited hotel guests, local residents and seasonal visitors to a celebration at the most desirable location in the heart of Southampton New York, kicking off the Hamptons summer season at the 2023 Annual Barbeque. Guests celebrated the holiday al fresco at the pool patio surrounded by several acres of manicured lawns and private gardens,...

A favorite event in the Hampton Bays area is the Hampton Bays Beautification Association's annual Garden Party that raises funds to support the maintenance of the many gardens the organization has created -- and continues to create -- and maintain in town. In addition to caring for eight gardens, the organization also decorates the town for spring, autumn...

On a beautiful day with Summer on the horizon, it was so great to see the connection, not the fractures, in Sag Harbor Village. People—like you, me, and John Steinbeck—love this place and draw from its boundless inspiration. It's easy to see why people have and continue to hold Sag Harbor Village so close in their hearts; however,...

It’s a waiting process every year. Even Thomas Jefferson was amazed his one year living in New York City back in 1790 how short and cold the spring season was in New York compared to Virginia. He said it seemed to go from winter to summer “in like one week.” In the spring of 1790, Thomas Jefferson actually...

On April 6th, 2023 Derek Lam 10 Crosby expanded its timeless designs and elegant style with the opening of its first store on 20 Newton Lane in the heart of East Hampton. This new store is the start of their nationwide expansion. I recently connected with the team in East Hampton and I was extremely impressed with the beautiful...

The Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons (ARF) announces it will hold their Grand Re-Opening Celebration on Saturday, May 27 to unveil its Forever Home. The public is welcome to stop by between 12 and 4 PM to see the critical improvements made to the ARF campus over the past 21 months.  In development for over a decade,...

This summer, the esteemed French perfume house Diptyque will be unveiling a new boutique in East Hampton, located at 11 Newtown Lane. Diptyque's iconic Baies candles have become an essential element of Hampton Homes' ambience. Started by three aesthetic adventurers in Paris in 1961, Diptyque is a pioneering perfumery, a precursor of the art of living through the...