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The Hamptons are filled with romantic vistas. It has many beaches, trails, lighthouses, and old country farm roads. It was easy to pick spots to write about because there are countless scattered all over the East End. With Valentine’s Day 2026 just around the corner, one cannot help but think about romance because within it is the magic...

For more than 50 years, Ted Conklin owned the American Hotel, welcoming generations of patrons, both loyal regulars and first-time visitors. In an interview with this Hamptons.com author years back, Mr. Conklin detailed his journey to owning the American Hotel and then upgrading it to the museum-quality hotel/restaurant it is today.

Get ready to kick off HarborFrost in style this February with a weekend full of exciting events, from sparkling ice sculptures to breathtaking fireworks! The festivities begin Friday, February 6, with the Taste of Sag Harbor at the Sag Harbor Cinema, featuring delicious bites from 15 local restaurants. On Saturday, February 7, the village comes alive with a...

American Heart Month is often marked by bold red clothing, but this February, Saunders & Associates is giving the moment deeper meaning with a community-centered evening focused on education, connection, and action. On Friday, February 27 at 5:30 p.m., the Westhampton Beach office of Saunders & Associates will open its doors for a special gathering in support of...

While we live in a digital age, books have never gone out of style. There is nothing like huddling up with a good book during a snowstorm and turning to that dog-eared page. In the summer, books are the essential beach accessory, so much so that one of the most anticipated Hamptons events is the East Hampton Library's...

Hamptons Doc Fest founder/executive director Jacqui Lofaro and Board chair Leslie Siben have announced three new members to its Board of Directors.

We are now in 2026, and in an exclusive interview with Bay Street Theater's Education Director, Bethany Dellapolla, about her vision for the year, which will be her first full year in the Role. She leads the Theater's Arts Education for youth and adults, focusing on creating immersive theatrical experiences and community engagement. Bethany is an award-winning, seasoned...

Hamptons Community Outreach (HCO) will host its third annual Love Fest fundraiser on Saturday, February 7, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, at 230 Elm Street in Southampton, bringing the community together in support of neighbors facing urgent need.

The 2026 Tom Twomey Series kicks off Friday, January 30th with “Landmarks and Legends: East Hampton Unveiled.” This engaging lecture by David Cataletto uncovers the rich history behind East Hampton’s place names, exploring how Native American, African, and European influences shaped the Town’s landmarks, places and roads. This year's Tom Twomey Series is presented as a partnership between...

Pitch Your Peers (PYP) Hamptons Chapter, a philanthropy initiative, awarded two local non-profits at its 3rd annual Pitch Day on October 25th at Scoville Hall in Amagansett. Philanthropic women from the community are the driving force behind PYP The Hamptons. They identify and champion local non-profits that qualify for its annual collective grant. The grant pool for 2025...