Tonya Halsey Schunk has been elected to the Board of Fire Commissioners for the Westhampton Beach Fire District, becoming the first woman to serve on the board. “I’m just very excited to that the ...

The Christmas season is a dizzying mélange of nostalgia and novelty, classic and kitsch — and nowhere is this more true than in New York. But beneath all the noise are dreamy worlds full of lifelike ...

Drivers on County Road 48 will soon notice lower speed limits, after the Southold Town Board approved Suffolk County’s plan to slow traffic and make the heavily traveled route safer. Under the new ...

This week’s Dan’s Papers cover artist, Water Mill resident Joe Chierchio, is among our most frequent cover contributors over the years. This is, in fact — if our numbers are correct — his 37th Dan’s ...

Recently I had the immense pleasure of attending the first Blanc and Franc Summit hosted by the Long Island Wine Country (LIWC). The event was held on Nov.14 at RG/NY vineyards in Riverhead and ...

The Cox Science Center and Aquarium hosted its Smarty Party Kickoff Reception in Palm Beach County at the home of Tom and Caroline Dean. Supporters gathered to celebrate the upcoming 2026 Smarty Party ...

In each episode of the “Who’s Here in the Hamptons” podcast (aka Dan’s Talks), Dan’s Papers founder Dan Rattiner introduces you to a new guest, some well-known, others with interesting careers and ...

Local East End animal shelters have wonderful pets up for adoption and waiting for you in the Hampton and North Fork this December 2025! Arcus has come a long way from the difficult start he endured ...

Calissa has debuted their Northern Lights cocktail, introduced just as the aurora made its rare appearance over Long Island. This luminous blend of strawberry lemon vodka, violet liqueur, and ...

The Lucore Art in Montauk drew a large crowd of artists and art lovers for the opening reception of their 2025 Holiday Show on Saturday, December 6. This year’s exhibition features more than 100 ...

Dan Gasby is on a mission, a mission that starts and ends with love for his late wife Barbara “B.” Smith, the entrepreneur, restaurateur, cookbook author, style maven and influencer. Gasby is hosting ...

The wind turbines at the South Fork Wind Farm stand almost 800 feet tall – like skyscrapers in the ocean, Photo: Michael Malaszczyk A federal judge’s ruling has blocked President Donald Trump’s bid to ...