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Bill Jones, president of Honor Flight Long Island, recently received a check for $800 from Hampton Bays Hand Aldrich American Legion Auxiliary Unit 924 President Pamela Ryan. At the presentation were, from left, Liz Pothier, Secretary of Auxiliary; Bill Donohue, Honor Flight Board Member, Bill Jones, Pam Ryan and George Hand, Commander of Hand Aldrich American Legion. The donation will cover the cost of two veterans to be honored on a future Honor Flight to Washington D.C. COURTESY BILL JONES

Bill Jones, president of Honor Flight Long Island, recently received a check for $800 from Hampton Bays Hand Aldrich American Legion Auxiliary Unit 924 President Pamela Ryan. At the presentation were, from left, Liz Pothier, Secretary of Auxiliary; Bill Donohue, Honor Flight Board Member, Bill Jones, Pam Ryan and George Hand, Commander of Hand Aldrich American Legion. The donation will cover the cost of two veterans to be honored on a future Honor Flight to Washington D.C. COURTESY BILL JONES

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The second "Jeff Only Dinner" took place on September 4 at The Ketch in Westhampton Beach. The very first gathering was in 2019, but this year is the start of an annual event. From left, Jeff Andrade, Jeff Ziskin, Dr Jeff Sherwood, Jeffrey Mehl, Jeff Muhs and Jeff Elson.

Mary Cummings, Sarah Kautz and Liana Mizzi at the Southampton History Museum's annual

Mary Cummings, Sarah Kautz and Liana Mizzi at the Southampton History Museum's annual "Insider's View" home and garden tour reception in Southampton on Saturday. Over 150 guests enjoyed a champagne reception on the grounds of the Museum's historic Rogers Mansion on Meeting House Lane. RICHARD LEWIN

Tracey Dedrick and Catherine Cullen at the Southampton History Museum's annual

Tracey Dedrick and Catherine Cullen at the Southampton History Museum's annual "Insider's View" home and garden tour reception in Southampton on Saturday. Over 150 guests enjoyed a champagne reception on the grounds of the Museum's historic Rogers Mansion on Meeting House Lane. RICHARD LEWIN

Eileen Mullen, Barbara Ostrom and Irene O'Gara at the Southampton History Museum's annual

Eileen Mullen, Barbara Ostrom and Irene O'Gara at the Southampton History Museum's annual "Insider's View" home and garden tour reception in Southampton on Saturday. Over 150 guests enjoyed a champagne reception on the grounds of the Museum's historic Rogers Mansion on Meeting House Lane. RICHARD LEWIN

Vincent and Jacqueline Scerbinski at the Southampton History Museum's annual

Vincent and Jacqueline Scerbinski at the Southampton History Museum's annual "Insider's View" home and garden tour reception in Southampton on Saturday. Over 150 guests enjoyed a champagne reception on the grounds of the Museum's historic Rogers Mansion on Meeting House Lane. RICHARD LEWIN

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The "Tumbleweed Tuesday" party at Main Beach in East Hampton on September 1. KYRIL BROMLEY

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The "Tumbleweed Tuesday" party at Main Beach in East Hampton on September 1. KYRIL BROMLEY

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The "Tumbleweed Tuesday" party at Main Beach in East Hampton on September 1. KYRIL BROMLEY

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The "Tumbleweed Tuesday" party at Main Beach in East Hampton on September 1. KYRIL BROMLEY

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The "Tumbleweed Tuesday" party at Main Beach in East Hampton on September 1. KYRIL BROMLEY

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The "Tumbleweed Tuesday" party at Main Beach in East Hampton on September 1. KYRIL BROMLEY

Stephen Sumergido and Lea Aclan at the Montauk Seafood Festival on Sunday. KYRIL BROMLEY

Stephen Sumergido and Lea Aclan at the Montauk Seafood Festival on Sunday. KYRIL BROMLEY

Captain Michael Potts and Joan Fetterman at the Montauk Seafood Festival on Sunday. KYRIL BROMLEY

Captain Michael Potts and Joan Fetterman at the Montauk Seafood Festival on Sunday. KYRIL BROMLEY

Gail Pellett, guest speaker Abby Clough Lawless, and Stephan Van Dam at the ChangeHampton Pollinator Garden on the grounds of East Hampton's Town Hall on Sunday. Clough Lawless spoke about the amazing progress of the growth of the Pollinator Garden since it's planting in 2022, RICHARD LEWIN

Gail Pellett, guest speaker Abby Clough Lawless, and Stephan Van Dam at the ChangeHampton Pollinator Garden on the grounds of East Hampton's Town Hall on Sunday. Clough Lawless spoke about the amazing progress of the growth of the Pollinator Garden since it's planting in 2022, RICHARD LEWIN

authorStaff Writer on Sep 9, 2024

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