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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...

Former Town of East Hampton Budget Officer Len Bernard knows a lot about East Hampton. When asked about the cell phone situation on the east end, he said, “Everyone wants better service but no one wants the necessary infrastructure (primarily towers) near their own homes. That creates real problems for the elected officials who ultimately are responsible for...

Have you ever found yourself saying, someday I am going to do something. Eventually that changes to, I always wanted to do that. Maybe it’s time to act on some of these things, before you just can’t. In the mid 1990s I was in Chamonix talking with Jean Claude Charlet, who was then President of the “Compagnie des...

There is a handsome French man in the Hamptons who has an obnoxiously good-looking haircut. We have all seen him walking around Sag Harbor for decades rocking fashionable clothes, a spring in his step and a smile on his face as he marches into a mysterious brick building off of Bay Street. His name is Xavier Merat, owner...