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Hamptons Marathon Contributes To Cardiac Rehab Renovation At Southampton Hospital

The Sky's The Limit For The Montauk Observatory

The Montauk Observatory is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to provide free year-round educational programs, including astronomy lectures and professional planetarium shows for the public, scientists, astronomers and local school districts, and to house its state-of-the-art professional grade Meade RCS 20-inch telescope.

PBMC Receives Highest Award In General Surgery

Peconic Bay Medical Center (PBMC) has been selected as the recipient of the 2010 General Surgery Excellence Award by HealthGrades, the leading independent healthcare ratings organization. This designation - the highest available - places PBMC among the top 10 percent of hospitals in the nation for general surgery.

Ross School Senior Projects Presents: 'Expressive Voices'

'Fall Fetch' Fundraiser Had Everyone Barking Happily

On Saturday, October 10, Last Chance Animal Rescue Fund held a "Fall Fetch" fundraiser to raise funds for pregnant and nursing dogs that are scheduled to be euthanized. The event resulted in homes for 20 dogs, and was sponsored by the ever gracious Cliffeton Green, Senior Vice President with Corcoran, at her home.

Ross School Student Plans Carnival For Charity

Harley Braun is a senior at the Ross School, and deeply committed to the community, but also hopes to raise funds for a worthy organization elsewhere. As a Senior Project Braun has chosen to plan a carnival with proceeds to benefit Camp Sunshine in Maine.

The Bridgehampton Lions Club Hosts A 'Boo-tiful' And 'Spook-tacular' Pumpkin Carving Contest

The Bridgehampton Lions Club held their annual Pumpkin Carving Contest on the grounds of the Bridgehampton Community House on Monday, October 26, to the delight of area residents, and most particularly, those competitors who carved and decorated some spooky, frightful, humorous, timely and beautiful pumpkins. Gallery

Halloween Rag-A-Muffin Parade In Southampton And Sag Harbor 'Trickific' Success

Children, adults and four-footed friends all strutted their stuff in both Southampton and Sag Harbor in celebration of Halloween and the annual Rag-A-Muffin parade in each community. Treats were on the mind and tricks were pondered by dozens of ghoulish, ghastly and ghostly parade marchers! 1 comment Gallery

World War II Pilots Share Their Memories At The Southampton Historical Society

The food was lousy. The living conditions were terrible. Danger was a constant companion. You were far away from home. It was war. This week four World War II pilots shared their experiences before a standing room only crowd at the Southampton Historical Society. 3 comments

Hamptons Bays Student Awarded Full Scholarship To SCCC

Hoshyla Noah, a June 2009 graduate of Hampton Bays High School, was awarded a Suffolk County Community College Presidential Scholarship at a recent ceremony. The scholarship provides full tuition for four semesters and a book allowance.

"Super Saturday" Makes Donation To Ellen Hermanson Breast Center At Southampton Hospital

For the third year in a row, the Ovarian Center Research Fund (OCRF) presented Southampton Hospital with a check representing a portion of the proceeds from their signature 'Super Saturday' event, which was held on August 1 in Water Mill. The donation, which was facilitated by Southampton's Town Clerk, Sundy Schermeyer, is a requirement of the Town's special event regulations.

Sag Harbor Board Of Ed Rejects Fact-Finder's Findings; Teachers Protest

After 17 months of negotiations, the Sag Harbor School District still has yet to come to an agreement on a new contract with their teachers. A resolution seemed near, as the fact-finder had finally issued his determination, however the Board of Education (BOE) rejected his findings, triggering a mass protest from the teachers' union in downtown Sag Harbor. 5 comments

The Matt Pack Among The Many Walking To Cure Diabetes

On Sunday, October 25 at Suffolk County Community College in Riverhead, dozens of walkers will hit the pavement on Matt Leotta's behalf as part of the Walk To Cure Diabetes from which all proceeds will go to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF). It will begin at 8:30 a.m. and the route is approximately two miles.

Bruce Wasserstein, Leader Of Lazard Ltd., Dies At 61

Bruce Wasserstein, chief executive of investment bank Lazard Ltd., died on October 14, two days after being hospitalized for cardiac problems. He was 61-years-old. Wasserstein was the Chairman and CEO of Lazard Ltd., the 120-year-old investment firm he led.

Rip Currents Pose Greater Risk To Swimmers Than To Shoreline

Rip currents - powerful, channeled currents of water flowing away from the shore - represent a danger to human life and property. Rip currents are responsible for more than 100 deaths on our nation's beaches each year, according to the United States Lifesaving Association, and if rip currents persist long enough they can cause beach erosion.

The Custer Institute Announces Fall Events

The Custer Institute (est. 1927) has announced their upcoming events for the Fall, including music and dance performances, in addition to planet gazing and listening activities.

Southampton Historical Society And Rogers Memorial Library Encourages Residents To Remember

The longer we live the more interesting our recollections become as memories turn into history. A unique collaboration between a library and a historical society in Southampton is attempting to capture some of these precious moments by recording the oral histories of local residents. Everyone has a story to tell. 2 comments

Peconic Community Council Auctions Art For Maureen's Haven

The first annual Peconic Community Council (PCC) "Original Art Auction" was held at the Sag Harbor home of Beth Desmond Sunday, Aug. 23. The direct beneficiary is "Maureen's Haven," a PCC program that provides shelter for the homeless on the East End during the cold winter months.

ARF 16th Annual 'Stroll To The Sea' Dog Walk Announced

The Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons, Inc. (ARF) announced that its 16th Annual "Stroll to the Sea" Dog Walk will be held on Saturday, October 10. Mercedes Ruehl will perform the ceremonial ribbon cutting that starts the walk. 2 comments

Springs Resident Paul Miano Turns 101

Springs resident Paul Miano turned 101 on Thursday, October 1, which was declared "Paul Miano Day" by the Suffolk County Legislature. 7 comments