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Yes, it is that time of the year. Soon it will be my responsibility to put up our Christmas tree. Although my wife decorates it, I set it upright and put on the lights. I have the fondest memories of shopping for a tree. As a kid I remember going with my dad to a local lot at...

The Bridgehampton Child Care & Recreational Center is proud to announce that they will be receiving another Grant from the Long Island Racial Equity Donor Collaborative (LIREDC) at the Long Island Community Foundation (LICF). This is a one-year implementation grant of $125,000 to support their growing and successful work force training strategy called TEACH ME HOW TO FISH....

On November 10, 2022 I was out in Gardiner’s Bay sailing. At 4:20 the sun was almost completely gone tucked behind Shelter Island. The ride back to my slip in Three-Mile-Harbor was my last one for the 2022 sailing season. As I passed the marinas it was sad to see it was down to the last boats to...

Hunger is real. While East Hampton’s opulence and at times excess are what makes headlines, it has the most poverty in Suffolk County. Hundreds of attendees came to the Springs Community Church on Saturday to aid those suffering from chronic hunger and to sample chowder from some of the East End’s best chefs and restaurants. All proceeds raised...

There are reportedly over 6,000 wild turkeys on Long Island, mostly in Suffolk County. While wild turkeys are native to Long Island, over-hunting combined with development eradicated them from the area in the late 1800s. In the 1990s, the New York State DEC worked with Suffolk County to reintroduce 75 wild turkeys to the Southaven County Park and...

The country’s leading non-profit dedicated to advanced depression research, Hope for Depression Research Foundation (HDRF), held its 16th annual HOPE luncheon seminar at The Plaza Hotel. The seminar focused on “Teenagers and Depression: Addressing the Youth Mental Health Crisis” and research highlights from the HDRF’s renowned Depression Task Force. The event drew nearly 300 guests and raised over...

The East Hampton Historical Society is proud to announce the 37th annual House & Garden Tour, celebrating some of the finest examples of East End architecture. This year’s tour — consisting of five distinguished houses spanning five centuries — is scheduled for Saturday, November 26, from 1 to 4:30 p.m. 

This Fall Hamptons.com has partnered with local expert Diane Ferraro of Tarot Tauk and the Urban Siren Creative Hub to delve into the mystery and spookiness of Fall. Tarot Tauk specializes in many fields of exploration and insight, among them Tarot, astrology, reiki, and energy healing. More than anything, she offers practical guidance on holding space to explore...

The Hampton Classic Horse Show has appointed longtime horse show manager and FEI official Stephanie Lightner as its new Equestrian Manager. Lightner succeeds Allen Rheinheimer, who has held the position since 2014. The 47th annual Hampton Classic Horse Show returns to Bridgehampton, NY, August 27-September 3, with a full schedule of world-class equestrian competition. Offering more than $1...

Legalizing recreational cannabis in New York has impacted life in many ways. While the expected changes are underway—CBD stores and plans for dispensaries on the East End—the move by Tilray Brands to purchase Montauk Brewing has caught many local beer lovers by surprise. The initial responses around the Hamptons have been a mix of happiness for the brewers...