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The Greater East Hampton Chamber of Commerce and The Hedges Inn hosted a “Conversations at The Hedges” event on September 17 titled “Year Round Business in a Summer Resort Town.

The Greater East Hampton Chamber of Commerce and The Hedges Inn hosted a “Conversations at The Hedges” event on September 17 titled “Year Round Business in a Summer Resort Town." The panel discussion was moderated by Gavin Menu, second from right, who is the chamber board president and co-publisher of The Express News Group. Panelists included, from left to right, Kevin Warren of Fifth & Dune Partners, Scott Rubenstein of East Hampton Indoor Tennis and The Clubhouse, Liz Carey of Sotheby’s International Realty and Sophie Chateauvert of The Hedges Inn. Photo by Jennifer Heffner / East 27 Creative

On Sunday, September 21, a group of Southampton Fresh Air Home alumni participated in an adaptive bike ride to raise funds for Southampton Fresh Air Home's year-round programs for children and young adults with physical disabilities. The ride was part of the Massapequa Park Bicycle Club's annual Tour of the Hamptons bike ride. The group rode 20 miles and raised more than $3,000 to date. Funds will be used to support Home Away from Home program, a work force development program for alumni of SFAH’s 124-year-old summer camp. From left, front, Emily Martinez, Kamya Rose, Savannah Grayson; rear, Tony Piazza, Tom Naro and Sam Billingham. COURTESY SOUTHAMPTON FRESH AIR HOME

On Sunday, September 21, a group of Southampton Fresh Air Home alumni participated in an adaptive bike ride to raise funds for Southampton Fresh Air Home's year-round programs for children and young adults with physical disabilities. The ride was part of the Massapequa Park Bicycle Club's annual Tour of the Hamptons bike ride. The group rode 20 miles and raised more than $3,000 to date. Funds will be used to support Home Away from Home program, a work force development program for alumni of SFAH’s 124-year-old summer camp. From left, front, Emily Martinez, Kamya Rose, Savannah Grayson; rear, Tony Piazza, Tom Naro and Sam Billingham. COURTESY SOUTHAMPTON FRESH AIR HOME

the Westhampton Beach Fire Department’s Buffalo-Brockway antique fire truck turns one hundred years old this year. To celebrate this occasion the department will be holding a parade of antique fire trucks at noon on Saturday, October 4 (Rain date October 5). The parade will start at Mill Road and Lilac Road and will proceed east on Mill Road to Main Street. From there it will travel to Sunset Avenue where it will turn right and go to the fire department’s Sunset Avenue headquarters. COURTESY WESTHAMPTON BEACH FIRE DEPARTMENT After the parade the antiques will be on display in the parking lot behind the firehouse until 3:00 PM.

the Westhampton Beach Fire Department’s Buffalo-Brockway antique fire truck turns one hundred years old this year. To celebrate this occasion the department will be holding a parade of antique fire trucks at noon on Saturday, October 4 (Rain date October 5). The parade will start at Mill Road and Lilac Road and will proceed east on Mill Road to Main Street. From there it will travel to Sunset Avenue where it will turn right and go to the fire department’s Sunset Avenue headquarters. COURTESY WESTHAMPTON BEACH FIRE DEPARTMENT After the parade the antiques will be on display in the parking lot behind the firehouse until 3:00 PM.

Stephen Long, Glenn Purcell and Charles Keller at the Village Preservation Society of East Hampton's

Stephen Long, Glenn Purcell and Charles Keller at the Village Preservation Society of East Hampton's "Historic Preservation Award" ceremony and annual meeting at the Tennis House in East Hampton. The program featured Anthony C. Wood, author of the newly released book, "Servant of Beauty: Landmarks, Secret Love, and The Unimagined Life of an Unsung New York Hero." RICHARD LEWIN

Village Preservation Society of East Hampton Chairman David Brown with Nanette Hansen at society's

Village Preservation Society of East Hampton Chairman David Brown with Nanette Hansen at society's "Historic Preservation Award" ceremony and annual meeting at the Tennis House in East Hampton. The program featured Anthony C. Wood, author of the newly released book, "Servant of Beauty: Landmarks, Secret Love, and The Unimagined Life of an Unsung New York Hero." RICHARD LEWIN

Featured guest author Anthony C. Wood at the Village Preservation Society of East Hampton's

Featured guest author Anthony C. Wood at the Village Preservation Society of East Hampton's "Historic Preservation Award" ceremony and annual meeting at the Tennis House in East Hampton. The program featured Wood's, newly released book, "Servant of Beauty: Landmarks, Secret Love, and The Unimagined Life of an Unsung New York Hero." RICHARD LEWIN

Baritone Darren Lekeith Drone performs at the Sag Harbor Song Festival 2025

Baritone Darren Lekeith Drone performs at the Sag Harbor Song Festival 2025 "Meet and Greet" at the American Hotel on Wednesday evening featuring the opera singers that performed at The Church over the weekend. KYRIL BROMLEY

On Saturday here were speeches, awards, music, poetry, and a tour at the ChangeHampton Community Pollinator Garden at East Hampton Town Hall on Pantigo Road. DOUG KUNTZ

On Saturday here were speeches, awards, music, poetry, and a tour at the ChangeHampton Community Pollinator Garden at East Hampton Town Hall on Pantigo Road. DOUG KUNTZ

East Hampton Village hosted a

East Hampton Village hosted a "Family night Block Party on Saturday evening on Newtown Lane with food, music and games. DOUG KUNTZ

The Hampton Bays Fire Department hosted an open house on Saturday at the Montauk Highway firehouse. DANA SHAW

The Hampton Bays Fire Department hosted an open house on Saturday at the Montauk Highway firehouse. DANA SHAW

The Hampton Bays Fire Department hosted an open house on Saturday at the Montauk Highway firehouse. DANA SHAW

The Hampton Bays Fire Department hosted an open house on Saturday at the Montauk Highway firehouse. DANA SHAW

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