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Friday, November 20, 2009

Homeless In The Hamptons: Maureen's Haven Offers Shelter And Safety Through The Winter

By Aaron Boyd

The wind was whipping on a rainy, yet warm November night at the Riverhead train station, where some 20 homeless individuals stood in an orderly line waiting for a screener to process them before getting into either the small bus or large van waiting to take them to Hampton Bays. On such a night, the Maureen's Haven program is the only thing that will keep many of them dry. 4 comments

'Decembers Past And Present' Sparkles With Celebrations Of Hamptons Settlers

By Edward Callaghan
Posted: 5 hours ago

Once again the Southampton Historical Museums and Research Center has opened its doors to the entire community to create an exhibition that displays the winter traditions of the diverse communities that have helped settle the area. Gallery

real estate

Curb Appeal - It Matters!

By Katy Gurley

Curb appeal is to real estate what sex appeal is to men and women. It's the first point of attraction. And how important is that? "Curb appeal is as important as the nice blue box Tiffany's puts their diamonds in," said Judi Desiderio, president of Town & Country Real Estate. "Every seller should set their property apart from all the "comps" in the neighborhood, whether the price is under $1 million or over $20 million." 4 comments

The Market Will Return...Inflation Remains A Concern

By Andrea Aurichio
Posted: 28 minutes ago

Nancy McGann is a Senior Managing Partner at Town & Country Real Estate in Southampton Village. She started her career with Allan M. Schneider in the Southampton office over 28 years ago.

the arts

Hamptons.com Talks With Author Coerte V. W. Felske

By Douglas Harrington
Posted: 34 minutes ago

Early this month, Hamptons.com met up with Coerte V. W. Felske in his Upper Eastside neighborhood at Vino Bistro on Second Avenue. Although an hour early for the restaurant's opening, the owner gladly offered up a table for one his uptown regulars.

This Week In Arts

Posted: 36 minutes ago

Surface Library hosts 'The Gift of Art,' Ashawagh Hall will have group exhibition; Canio's Books offers reading; East End Arts Council presents group show and juried holiday market exhibition; the Ross School will exhibit alumni art; deCordova also has holiday show; as well as Romany Kramoris Gallery, and holiday exhibition at the Water Mill Community House, and many exhibitions continue This Week in Arts.

hamptons style

Beauty Collection Twi-Hards Can Really Sink Their Teeth Into

By Nicole B. Brewer

To celebrate the premiere of "Twilight: New Moon," retailers are launching the 'Luna Twilight' cosmetics collection. So whether you side with "Team Edward" or "Team Jacob," these products will seduce every 'Twilight' fan.

'David Hicks: A Life Of Design' Written By His Son Ashley

By Eileen Casey

"David Hicks: A Life of Design" is a vibrantly illustrated and beautifully written celebration of the life and career of one of the most influential interior designers of the latter half of the 20th century.

out & about

MacKenzie-Childs Unveils Magical Holiday Display At Flagship Store

By Edward Callaghan

Beloved American home furnishings company MacKenzie-Childs, famed worldwide for its whimsical handcrafted Majolica pottery and artisanal furniture, held a by-invitation-only unveiling of their enchanted Holiday Extravaganza display at the company's flagship store on the elegant shopping strip of 57th Street on November 11. A very special guest of honor Sarah, Duchess of York attended to lend support for the VIP shopping event's beneficiary Best Buddies. Gallery

real estate spotlight

Courtside in Georgica

By Gary DePersia, SVP, Associate Broker, The Corcoran Group

Located south of highway in East Hampton, this spectacular 5,500 sq. ft. Haddonfield built home offers generous common areas which include living room and den both with fireplaces, upstairs sitting room and inviting screened porch.

in the news

HCB Notebook: Westhampton Field Gets Extreme Makeover; Recruits, Coaches Sign On

By Brett Mauser
Posted: 41 minutes ago

With winter around the corner, there are plenty of items being cooked up in the Hamptons Collegiate Baseball hot stove. It's time to go around the horn and examine some of the organization's off-season moves, from wholesale renovations at the Westhampton field to the personnel who are in line to make the summer of 2010 a spectacular one.

The Stars Sign: Westhampton Trio Commits To Division I Programs

By Brett Mauser

November 11 marked National Signing Day for athletes across the country, and three Westhampton Beach standouts - Mark Podlas (baseball), Sophia Geraci (softball) and Kelly Dean (girls lacrosse) - wasted little time making their decisions as they all signed to play at Division I programs in the 2010-2011 school year.

outdoors & fitness

Checking In With Barbara Gubbins

By Brett Mauser

Next month, Barbara Gubbins turns 50. It's a milestone that most people might dread, but Gubbins, owner of four Gubbins Running Ahead stores in Southampton and East Hampton, is embracing it. She's been re-energized, taking on a vigorous training regimen in preparation for the prestigious Finger Lakes Runners Club Winter Series Indoor All-Comers Track Meet at Cornell in January.

Laurel Valley County Park A Sight To See For Skilled And Novice Hikers

By Brett Mauser

On the list of ways on which one could spend their Sunday mornings, there's sleeping in, coffee and donuts, the Sunday paper, maneuvering your fantasy football roster, your weekly religious ceremony, and then there's this - a brisk and thoroughly enjoyable hike through the Laurel Valley County Park in Noyac. 1 comment

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