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Community News, November 27

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Private Brayden S. Mackie, a 2025 graduate of Westhampton Beach High School and a resident of Speonk, has recently completed his United States Marine Corps Recruit Training at MCRD Parris Island, South Carolina. He recently returned home.

Private Brayden S. Mackie, a 2025 graduate of Westhampton Beach High School and a resident of Speonk, has recently completed his United States Marine Corps Recruit Training at MCRD Parris Island, South Carolina. He recently returned home.

Hampton Bays resident John Siebold, a World War II veteran who served in the U.S. Merchant Marines, celebrated his 100th birthday on November 18. Family and friends gathered at the Modern Snack Bar in Aquebogue on November 15 for the celebration.

Hampton Bays resident John Siebold, a World War II veteran who served in the U.S. Merchant Marines, celebrated his 100th birthday on November 18. Family and friends gathered at the Modern Snack Bar in Aquebogue on November 15 for the celebration.

The East Hampton Lions Club and the American Legion Auxiliary held its third blood drive of the year on November 17 at the Amagansett American Legion Post #419, marking the 25th year of the cooperative blood drives in East Hampton. More than 125 pints were collected. The next blood drive will be held in January. From left, Lions Club members Dennis Fabiszak, blood drive coordinator; Carl Irace, Rita Narizzano, Darius Narizzano and Jim Gherardi. COURTESY EAST HAMPTON LIONS CLUB

The East Hampton Lions Club and the American Legion Auxiliary held its third blood drive of the year on November 17 at the Amagansett American Legion Post #419, marking the 25th year of the cooperative blood drives in East Hampton. More than 125 pints were collected. The next blood drive will be held in January. From left, Lions Club members Dennis Fabiszak, blood drive coordinator; Carl Irace, Rita Narizzano, Darius Narizzano and Jim Gherardi. COURTESY EAST HAMPTON LIONS CLUB

The Sag Harbor Chamber of Commerce hosted New York State Assemblyman Tommy John Schiavoni, second from left, for a conversation about traffic and transportation, affordable housing, water quality and other important issues facing the business community at Page Sag Harbor on November 19. Joining the assemblyman were chamber board members, from left to right, Kevin Menard, Jesse Matsuoka and Ellen Dioguardi. GAVIN MENU

The Sag Harbor Chamber of Commerce hosted New York State Assemblyman Tommy John Schiavoni, second from left, for a conversation about traffic and transportation, affordable housing, water quality and other important issues facing the business community at Page Sag Harbor on November 19. Joining the assemblyman were chamber board members, from left to right, Kevin Menard, Jesse Matsuoka and Ellen Dioguardi. GAVIN MENU

Ana Olivieri and Michael Derrig of Landscape Details presented the East Hampton Food Pantry with a $6,000 check this week to help defray the cost of providing Thanksgiving dinner for the pantry's over 1,000 clients. Accepting the donation are Pantry Board Secretary Marguerite Davidowicz and Operations Manager Paloma Bahi. COURTESY EAST HAMPTON FOOD PANTRY

Ana Olivieri and Michael Derrig of Landscape Details presented the East Hampton Food Pantry with a $6,000 check this week to help defray the cost of providing Thanksgiving dinner for the pantry's over 1,000 clients. Accepting the donation are Pantry Board Secretary Marguerite Davidowicz and Operations Manager Paloma Bahi. COURTESY EAST HAMPTON FOOD PANTRY

The East Hampton Lions Club recently welcomed new members Rita Narrizzano, Regina Lynch, Ray Campbell and Kelly Hillerud. KYRIL BROMLEY

The East Hampton Lions Club recently welcomed new members Rita Narrizzano, Regina Lynch, Ray Campbell and Kelly Hillerud. KYRIL BROMLEY

East Hampton High School student Jessica Berger and Pierson High School student Shoshana Sobey perform at the opening of the Student Art Festivsal at Guild Hall on November 15. KYRIL BROMLEY

East Hampton High School student Jessica Berger and Pierson High School student Shoshana Sobey perform at the opening of the Student Art Festivsal at Guild Hall on November 15. KYRIL BROMLEY

The Southampton Colony Chapter of the National Daughters of the American Revolution recently presented its

The Southampton Colony Chapter of the National Daughters of the American Revolution recently presented its "Good Citizen" awards to local high school students. From left, Southampton Colony Chapter DAR Regent Gerri MacWhinnie; Hampton Bay High School student Lauren Capone; Southampton High School student Margaret Glanz; Pierson High School student Virginia Kasselakis; Bridgehampton High School student Sascha Gomberg. Missing from photo is East Hampton High School student Maya Taveras. DANA SHAW

Reverend Nancy Remkus of the Old Whalers’ Church in Sag Harbor, far left, with fellow clergy representing a variety of faiths, at an Interfaith Thanksgiving Service, held on November 20. Over 140 people attended the service, where guests wrote messages of gratitude on leaves and contributed to a collection in support of the food pantries in Bridgehampton and Sag Harbor. The service also featured a performance by the Bell Choir, St. Ann’s Choir, with Remkus also performing songs and leaving hymns before everyone gathered for a pie reception.

Reverend Nancy Remkus of the Old Whalers’ Church in Sag Harbor, far left, with fellow clergy representing a variety of faiths, at an Interfaith Thanksgiving Service, held on November 20. Over 140 people attended the service, where guests wrote messages of gratitude on leaves and contributed to a collection in support of the food pantries in Bridgehampton and Sag Harbor. The service also featured a performance by the Bell Choir, St. Ann’s Choir, with Remkus also performing songs and leaving hymns before everyone gathered for a pie reception.

authorStaff Writer on Nov 26, 2025
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