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While enjoying an afternoon on water, the Rybak and Downs families were randomly stopped by the Coast Guard for an inspection. Afterward, the Coast Guard invited the kids aboard the Coast Guard vessel and spoke a bit about boating safety. COURTESY ANN MARIE RYBAK

While enjoying an afternoon on water, the Rybak and Downs families were randomly stopped by the Coast Guard for an inspection. Afterward, the Coast Guard invited the kids aboard the Coast Guard vessel and spoke a bit about boating safety. COURTESY ANN MARIE RYBAK

Josiah Barlow, Simon Shanahan, Nicholas Sorrentino, Thomas Naro and Luiz Delancer at the Southampton Fresh Air Home 38th

Josiah Barlow, Simon Shanahan, Nicholas Sorrentino, Thomas Naro and Luiz Delancer at the Southampton Fresh Air Home 38th "American Picnic" on June 28. Rob Rich/SocietyAllure.com

Arey Golden and Eloise Pettey at the Southampton Fresh Air Home 38th

Arey Golden and Eloise Pettey at the Southampton Fresh Air Home 38th "American Picnic" on June 28. Rob Rich/SocietyAllure.com

Bill and Ann Yawney with Cristl and Kenny Meszkat at the Southampton Fresh Air Home 38th

Bill and Ann Yawney with Cristl and Kenny Meszkat at the Southampton Fresh Air Home 38th "American Picnic" on June 28. Rob Rich/SocietyAllure.com

Marcelle Leis and William Hughes at

Marcelle Leis and William Hughes at "A Celebration of America" to benefit the Tunnel to Towers Foundation at the Fishel residence in Bridgehampton Saturday. M.Sagliocco for Rob Rich/SocietyAllure.com

Southampton Town Supervisor Maria Moore at

Southampton Town Supervisor Maria Moore at "A Celebration of America" to benefit the Tunnel to Towers Foundation at the Fishel residence in Bridgehampton Saturday. M.Sagliocco for Rob Rich/SocietyAllure.com

On Thursday afternoon the Staff of East Hampton Library gathered in the Children’s Room to honor Alexandra Giambruno who will be retiring after her 22 years of service as Department Head of Children’s Services. Library Executive Director Dennis Fabiszak thanked her. Joe Brondo will take over her duties and the position she will vacate. RICHARD LEWIN

On Thursday afternoon the Staff of East Hampton Library gathered in the Children’s Room to honor Alexandra Giambruno who will be retiring after her 22 years of service as Department Head of Children’s Services. Library Executive Director Dennis Fabiszak thanked her. Joe Brondo will take over her duties and the position she will vacate. RICHARD LEWIN

On Thursday afternoon the Staff of East Hampton Library gathered in the Children’s Room to honor Alexandra Giambruno who will be retiring after her 22 years of service as Department Head of Children’s Services. Library Executive Director Dennis Fabiszak thanked her. Joe Brondo will take over her duties and the position she will vacate. RICHARD LEWIN

On Thursday afternoon the Staff of East Hampton Library gathered in the Children’s Room to honor Alexandra Giambruno who will be retiring after her 22 years of service as Department Head of Children’s Services. Library Executive Director Dennis Fabiszak thanked her. Joe Brondo will take over her duties and the position she will vacate. RICHARD LEWIN

American Legion Chelberg & Battle Post #388 in Sag Harbor recently awared Pierson High School graduates with scholarships. Left to right are Greg Keramis and John Aredt of the American Legion; Edmar Gonzales-Nateras, Andy Neidnig Athletic Scholarship, $1,000; Hanna Donahue, Dolores Zebrowski Nursing Scholarship, $1,000; Robert Browngardt Community College Scholarship, Jack Mather, $1,000; Chelberg & Battle Post #388 Veterans Scholarship, Fiona Martin, $2,500; Chelberg & Battle Post #388 memorial Scholarship, Quinn Cole, $5,000; Ralph springer Music Scholarship, Kai Basseches, $1,000; and Legion members Jack Prizzi and Richard Nesi. Missing from photo; David Kriegsman, RADM Charles Schreier Academic Scholarship, $1,000. DANA SHAW SHAW

American Legion Chelberg & Battle Post #388 in Sag Harbor recently awared Pierson High School graduates with scholarships. Left to right are Greg Keramis and John Aredt of the American Legion; Edmar Gonzales-Nateras, Andy Neidnig Athletic Scholarship, $1,000; Hanna Donahue, Dolores Zebrowski Nursing Scholarship, $1,000; Robert Browngardt Community College Scholarship, Jack Mather, $1,000; Chelberg & Battle Post #388 Veterans Scholarship, Fiona Martin, $2,500; Chelberg & Battle Post #388 memorial Scholarship, Quinn Cole, $5,000; Ralph springer Music Scholarship, Kai Basseches, $1,000; and Legion members Jack Prizzi and Richard Nesi. Missing from photo; David Kriegsman, RADM Charles Schreier Academic Scholarship, $1,000. DANA SHAW SHAW

authorStaff Writer on Jul 7, 2025
YOUTH CORNER Read and Play The John Jermain Memorial Library, 201 Main Street in Sag Harbor, will host families with young children for interactive children’s storytime and playtime on Thursday... more

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