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Chris Bancroft, Phil Tortorice, and Bidzna Gochiladze work the chicken grill at the Eastport Fire Department's Chicken and Lobster Barbecue on August 3. COURTESY WESTHAMPTON BEACH FIRE DEPARTMENT

Chris Bancroft, Phil Tortorice, and Bidzna Gochiladze work the chicken grill at the Eastport Fire Department's Chicken and Lobster Barbecue on August 3. COURTESY WESTHAMPTON BEACH FIRE DEPARTMENT

Bradley Dunn, Rob Navratil, and Paul Massey shuck clams at the Eastport Fire Department's Chicken and Lobster Barbecue on August 3. COURTESY WESTHAMPTON BEACH FIRE DEPARTMENT

Bradley Dunn, Rob Navratil, and Paul Massey shuck clams at the Eastport Fire Department's Chicken and Lobster Barbecue on August 3. COURTESY WESTHAMPTON BEACH FIRE DEPARTMENT

Dominic Couzens, Adriel Reboh and Pietro Simone at the Holiday House Hamptons Designer Showhouse White Party on Saturday in White Party in Bridgehampton. RICHARD LEWIN

Dominic Couzens, Adriel Reboh and Pietro Simone at the Holiday House Hamptons Designer Showhouse White Party on Saturday in White Party in Bridgehampton. RICHARD LEWIN

Melissa Garcia, Sofia Garcia and Fabiana Hernandez at the Holiday House Hamptons Designer Showhouse White Party on Saturday in White Party in Bridgehampton. RICHARD LEWIN

Melissa Garcia, Sofia Garcia and Fabiana Hernandez at the Holiday House Hamptons Designer Showhouse White Party on Saturday in White Party in Bridgehampton. RICHARD LEWIN

Diana Viera and Greg Martinez at the Holiday House Hamptons Designer Showhouse White Party on Saturday in White Party in Bridgehampton. RICHARD LEWIN

Diana Viera and Greg Martinez at the Holiday House Hamptons Designer Showhouse White Party on Saturday in White Party in Bridgehampton. RICHARD LEWIN

Jennifer Clayton at the Holiday House Hamptons Designer Showhouse White Party on Saturday in White Party in Bridgehampton. RICHARD LEWIN

Jennifer Clayton at the Holiday House Hamptons Designer Showhouse White Party on Saturday in White Party in Bridgehampton. RICHARD LEWIN

Dr. Howard Sobel and Iris Dankner at the Holiday House Hamptons Designer Showhouse White Party on Saturday in White Party in Bridgehampton. RICHARD LEWIN

Dr. Howard Sobel and Iris Dankner at the Holiday House Hamptons Designer Showhouse White Party on Saturday in White Party in Bridgehampton. RICHARD LEWIN

Dr. Howard Sobel and Iris Dankner at the Holiday House Hamptons Designer Showhouse White Party on Saturday in White Party in Bridgehampton. RICHARD LEWIN

Dr. Howard Sobel and Iris Dankner at the Holiday House Hamptons Designer Showhouse White Party on Saturday in White Party in Bridgehampton. RICHARD LEWIN

Stacey Griffith, Audrey Gruss and Arthur Dunnam at the starting line at the Hope for Depression Research Foundation’s 9th annual 5K Race of Hope on August 4 in Southampton Village. the race r raised $500,000 in support of research and mental health awareness. MARIA WURTZ

Stacey Griffith, Audrey Gruss and Arthur Dunnam at the starting line at the Hope for Depression Research Foundation’s 9th annual 5K Race of Hope on August 4 in Southampton Village. the race r raised $500,000 in support of research and mental health awareness. MARIA WURTZ

The East Hampton Library hosted its annual Children's Fair in Herrick Park on Sunday The weather was perfect for a huge assortment of amusement park rides, a crazy magic show, arts and crafts and carnival games. Families had the opportunity to meet authors of their favorite books in person. The line at the free ice cream truck was endless. RICHARD LEWIN

The East Hampton Library hosted its annual Children's Fair in Herrick Park on Sunday The weather was perfect for a huge assortment of amusement park rides, a crazy magic show, arts and crafts and carnival games. Families had the opportunity to meet authors of their favorite books in person. The line at the free ice cream truck was endless. RICHARD LEWIN

The East Hampton Library hosted its annual Children's Fair in Herrick Park on Sunday The weather was perfect for a huge assortment of amusement park rides, a crazy magic show, arts and crafts and carnival games. Families had the opportunity to meet authors of their favorite books in person. The line at the free ice cream truck was endless. RICHARD LEWIN

The East Hampton Library hosted its annual Children's Fair in Herrick Park on Sunday The weather was perfect for a huge assortment of amusement park rides, a crazy magic show, arts and crafts and carnival games. Families had the opportunity to meet authors of their favorite books in person. The line at the free ice cream truck was endless. RICHARD LEWIN

The East Hampton Library hosted its annual Children's Fair in Herrick Park on Sunday The weather was perfect for a huge assortment of amusement park rides, a crazy magic show, arts and crafts and carnival games. Families had the opportunity to meet authors of their favorite books in person. The line at the free ice cream truck was endless. RICHARD LEWIN

The East Hampton Library hosted its annual Children's Fair in Herrick Park on Sunday The weather was perfect for a huge assortment of amusement park rides, a crazy magic show, arts and crafts and carnival games. Families had the opportunity to meet authors of their favorite books in person. The line at the free ice cream truck was endless. RICHARD LEWIN

Jim Hood and Robin Aviv at the Generation S.O.S. benefit in Water Mill on Sunday afternoon. DANA SHAW

Jim Hood and Robin Aviv at the Generation S.O.S. benefit in Water Mill on Sunday afternoon. DANA SHAW

Kalpana, Vickram and Rehka David at the Generation S.O.S. benefit in Water Mill on Sunday afternoon. DANA SHAW

Kalpana, Vickram and Rehka David at the Generation S.O.S. benefit in Water Mill on Sunday afternoon. DANA SHAW

Alex and Avery Aviv with Jack Moldenhauer at the Generation S.O.S. benefit in Water Mill on Sunday afternoon. DANA SHAW

Alex and Avery Aviv with Jack Moldenhauer at the Generation S.O.S. benefit in Water Mill on Sunday afternoon. DANA SHAW

Actor Hank Azaria speaks at the Generation S.O.S. benefit in Water Mill on Sunday afternoon. DANA SHAW

Actor Hank Azaria speaks at the Generation S.O.S. benefit in Water Mill on Sunday afternoon. DANA SHAW

Neil deGrasse Tyson at the East Hampton Library's 20th annual Author's night on Saturday in Herrick Park. KYRIL BROMLEY

Neil deGrasse Tyson at the East Hampton Library's 20th annual Author's night on Saturday in Herrick Park. KYRIL BROMLEY

Author Robert Caro at the East Hampton Library's 20th annual Author's night on Saturday in Herrick Park. KYRIL BROMLEY

Author Robert Caro at the East Hampton Library's 20th annual Author's night on Saturday in Herrick Park. KYRIL BROMLEY

Author Tom Clavin at the East Hampton Library's 20th annual Author's night on Saturday in Herrick Park. KYRIL BROMLEY

Author Tom Clavin at the East Hampton Library's 20th annual Author's night on Saturday in Herrick Park. KYRIL BROMLEY

Neil deGrasse Tyson at the East Hampton Library's 20th annual Author's night on Saturday in Herrick Park. KYRIL BROMLEY

Neil deGrasse Tyson at the East Hampton Library's 20th annual Author's night on Saturday in Herrick Park. KYRIL BROMLEY

authorStaff Writer on Aug 12, 2024
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