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Artists Vs. Writers: Herrick Park Change Could Disrupt This Sacred Game
The Village of East Hampton is thinking of doing a complete remodeling of Herrick Park, the large public park behind…
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Nixon in Montauk: Only President Ever to Resign Vacationed at Gurney’s
Only one president was ever driven from office by an angry public in the middle of his term. That man…
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The Hamptons Subway
Hamptons Subway Newsletter: Week of January 17–23, 2020
Week of January 17–23, 2020 Riders this past week: 41,922 Rider miles this past week: 111,119 DOWN IN THE TUBE…
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Thomas Moran: Eccentric 19th Century Artist and His East Hampton Home
For nearly 150 years, the Hamptons has been home to many great artists. And yet I know of only three…
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Spooky Commercials: After the Time Out and a Toyota Ad Comes…What?
Me and my buddies here in Three Mile Harbor are watching the football playoffs on TV, and the Kansas City…
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TikTok: Fun App May Be Sending Info About You to China
Various branches of the U.S. military have ordered members to delete the TikTok app from their government-issued smartphones. Having it…
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The Hamptons Subway
Hamptons Subway Newsletter: Week of January 9–15, 2020
Week of January 9–15, 2019 Riders this past week: 41,922 Rider miles this past week: 111,119 DOWN IN THE TUBE…
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New Rules About Companion Dogs & Miniature Horses on Airplanes
My wife and I have flown to faraway places from time to time and on occasion have taken our small…
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Four Hamptons Lighthouses: Montauk, Shinnecock, Cedar Point & Gardiners
When you think about the main attractions in the Hamptons, what likely comes to mind are the Montauk Lighthouse and…
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The Hamptons Subway
Hamptons Subway Newsletter: Week of December 26–January 1, 2019
Week of December 26–January 1, 2019 Riders this past week: 38,411 Rider miles this past week: 109,524 DOWN IN THE…
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Dan’s Hamptons Predictions for 2020: What’s Coming in the New Year
Sometime in mid-June, scientists discover that the large quantities of red algae that clog the ponds and lakes in the…
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Einstein Square: New Southold Park Mural Marks Genius’ Summer Here
Over the years, people who have changed the world have come to the East End. Andy Warhol was one. Marilyn…
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Annie & Magic: A Christmas Fable to Read Aloud to Hamptons Children
Seven-year-old Annie couldn’t stand it anymore. She’d awakened at 4 a.m. thinking she’d heard Santa coming down the chimney into…
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The Hamptons Subway
Hamptons Subway Newsletter: Week of December 19–25, 2019
Week of December 19–25, 2019 Riders this past week: 43,812 Rider miles this past week: 111,809 DOWN IN THE TUBE…
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Be a Santa: Listen to What the Child Wants & Repeat to Parents
I think at least once in every adult person’s life, they should put on the suit and in a public…
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Internet Horror: Is Global Warming Caused by Massive Online Activity?
As this is written, about one third of America does not believe that global warming is caused by the burning…
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Dune Road Breakthroughs Continue to Be a Problem
Attending a fundraiser for the Bridgehampton Child Care and Recreation Center at Topping Rose on Saturday night, I saw Southampton…
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The Hamptons Subway
Hamptons Subway Newsletter: Week of December 12–18, 2019
Week of December 12–18, 2019 Riders this past week: 41,523 Rider miles this past week: 102,412 DOWN IN THE TUBE…
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Billionaire Fights to Make Public Road Near His Springs Property Go Away
David Buda is a retired attorney living in The Springs with his wife, a professional artist. He has taken on…
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More Winners: Dan Rattiner’s Non-Traditional Best of the Best Categories
This past week, the winners of the 2019 Dan’s Best of the Best, as chosen by you, the readers, were…
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Hamptons Subway Newsletter: Week of December 4–10, 2019
Week of December 4–10, 2019 Riders this past week: 36,291 Rider miles this past week: 93,895 DOWN IN THE TUBE…
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Hamptons Subway Newsletter: Week of November 28–December 4, 2019
Week of November 28–December 4, 2019 Riders this past week: 31,141 Rider miles this past week: 89,832 DOWN IN THE…
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Moby Duck: Herman Melville’s Followup Book in 19th Century Sag Harbor
Call me Ishmael. I am the best harpooner in this scruffy town of Sag Harbor. I wear a red bandanna…
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Cellphone Weirdness: Messages, Notifications and Whooping Sounds
Do you get weird notifications on your cellphone? I do. Last week, I got a message reading, “RAIN ALERT. A…
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Voting Advice: Gruber Uses Cantwell’s Number in EH Election Robocalls
A few days before Election Day, voters in East Hampton received calls and heard the voice of one of the…
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The Hamptons Subway
Hamptons Subway Newsletter: Week of November 21–27, 2019
Week of November 21–27, 2019 Riders this past week: 21,833 Rider miles this past week: 56,912 DOWN IN THE TUBE…
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Mile-a-Minute Murphy: Cyclist Attempted to Keep Up with LIRR Locomotive
This is the story of Mile-a-Minute Murphy. It’s a remarkable tale. And it happened on Long Island. Around 1890, Charles…
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Sag Harbor School Computers Hacked by Unknown Computer Experts
Kids at Sag Harbor’s Pierson High School who have bad grades might have gotten a lot to cheer about last…
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Oops: North Sea Recycling Center Recovers Resident’s Important Papers
Ron Fisher, the owner of Fisher Signs & Shirts on County Road 39, had sold his house in Flanders and…
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Real Estate
My Hamptons: Perry Duryea
A lifelong resident of Montauk, Perry “Chip” Duryea has witnessed many changes over the years. He recently sold his family’s…
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