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Tuckahoe School partnered with the Suffolk County Sheriff's department to present Sandy Hook's

Tuckahoe School partnered with the Suffolk County Sheriff's department to present Sandy Hook's "Start with Hello" program. Tuckahoe students were among thousands of students across the country who participated in a weeklong event to raise awareness about social isolation.Deputy Sheriff Amie Rodecker Deputy Sheriff Keith Hoffman with students Tre Armusewicz and Leslie Llinguin.

Cancer survivors and supporters gather for the

Cancer survivors and supporters gather for the "Pink Tree" lighting at the Southampton Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, October 1. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. TOM KOCHIE

Cancer survivors and supporters gather for the

Cancer survivors and supporters gather for the "Pink Tree" lighting at the Southampton Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, October 1. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. TOM KOCHIE

Southampton Town and the Long Island Divers Association held an underwater ribbon cutting at Ponquogue Piers in Hampton Bays on Sunday, September 29. According to the Long Island Divers Association this was the first underwater ribbon cutting on Long Island. Renovation of the Ponquogue Piers, the old Ponquogue Bridge, was recently completed. It was badly damaged during Super Storm Sandy in 2012. An above water ribbon cutting will be held at the South Pier on Friday, October 11th.   ECO-PHOTO EXPLORERS

Southampton Town and the Long Island Divers Association held an underwater ribbon cutting at Ponquogue Piers in Hampton Bays on Sunday, September 29. According to the Long Island Divers Association this was the first underwater ribbon cutting on Long Island. Renovation of the Ponquogue Piers, the old Ponquogue Bridge, was recently completed. It was badly damaged during Super Storm Sandy in 2012. An above water ribbon cutting will be held at the South Pier on Friday, October 11th. ECO-PHOTO EXPLORERS

Southampton Town and the Long Island Divers Association held an underwater ribbon cutting at  Ponquogue Piers in Hampton Bays on Sunday, September 29.  According to the Long Island Divers Association, which did some research, this was the first underwater ribbon cutting on Long Island. Renovation of the Ponquogue Piers, the old Ponquogue Bridge, was recently completed. It was badly damaged during Super Storm Sandy in 2012. An above water ribbon cutting will be held at the South Pier on Friday, October 11th.

Southampton Town and the Long Island Divers Association held an underwater ribbon cutting at Ponquogue Piers in Hampton Bays on Sunday, September 29. According to the Long Island Divers Association, which did some research, this was the first underwater ribbon cutting on Long Island. Renovation of the Ponquogue Piers, the old Ponquogue Bridge, was recently completed. It was badly damaged during Super Storm Sandy in 2012. An above water ribbon cutting will be held at the South Pier on Friday, October 11th.

Southampton Town and the Long Island Divers Association held an underwater ribbon cutting at  Ponquogue Piers in Hampton Bays on Sunday, September 29.  According to the Long Island Divers Association, which did some research, this was the first underwater ribbon cutting on Long Island. Renovation of the Ponquogue Piers, the old Ponquogue Bridge, was recently completed. It was badly damaged during Super Storm Sandy in 2012. An above water ribbon cutting will be held at the South Pier on Friday, October 11th.

Southampton Town and the Long Island Divers Association held an underwater ribbon cutting at Ponquogue Piers in Hampton Bays on Sunday, September 29. According to the Long Island Divers Association, which did some research, this was the first underwater ribbon cutting on Long Island. Renovation of the Ponquogue Piers, the old Ponquogue Bridge, was recently completed. It was badly damaged during Super Storm Sandy in 2012. An above water ribbon cutting will be held at the South Pier on Friday, October 11th.

Sagaponack School students walked Barbara Albright's house to surprise her with a birthday song and card on Wednesday. Ms. Albright is a longtime supporter of the school.

Sagaponack School students walked Barbara Albright's house to surprise her with a birthday song and card on Wednesday. Ms. Albright is a longtime supporter of the school.

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A "Ride & Wine" event to benefit itri Girls took place on Saturday. Riders had a choice of 10- 30- or 60-mile courses, all of which started and ended at Channing Daughters Winery in Bridgehampton for a wine tasting and lunch. KIM COVELL

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A "Ride & Wine" event to benefit itri Girls took place on Saturday. Riders had a choice of 10- 30- or 60-mile courses, all of which started and ended at Channing Daughters Winery in Bridgehampton for a wine tasting and lunch. KIM COVELL

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A "Ride & Wine" event to benefit itri Girls took place on Saturday. Riders had a choice of 10- 30- or 60-mile courses, all of which started and ended at Channing Daughters Winery in Bridgehampton for a wine tasting and lunch. KIM COVELL

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A "Ride & Wine" event to benefit itri Girls took place on Saturday. Riders had a choice of 10- 30- or 60-mile courses, all of which started and ended at Channing Daughters Winery in Bridgehampton for a wine tasting and lunch. KIM COVELL

Raynor Country Day School fourth-grader Rebecca Bartha, Finnley Coonan and Isabelle Grucci-Petersen, and third-grader Luna Pulver were among those participating in the Laps-for-Life event hosted by the local Knights of Columbus on October 6 at Center Moriches High School. The event was a fundraiser for Peconic Bay Medical Center Northwell Health's women's programs.

Raynor Country Day School fourth-grader Rebecca Bartha, Finnley Coonan and Isabelle Grucci-Petersen, and third-grader Luna Pulver were among those participating in the Laps-for-Life event hosted by the local Knights of Columbus on October 6 at Center Moriches High School. The event was a fundraiser for Peconic Bay Medical Center Northwell Health's women's programs.

Bridgehampton School fourth-grades Hector Alvarez, Lesly Tlapanco and Olivia LaSerna on a field trip to Brookhaven National Lab.

Bridgehampton School fourth-grades Hector Alvarez, Lesly Tlapanco and Olivia LaSerna on a field trip to Brookhaven National Lab.

Bridgehampton High School senior Olivia Cassone has been recognized as the school's Athlete of the Week.

Bridgehampton High School senior Olivia Cassone has been recognized as the school's Athlete of the Week.

Evelyn Anderson Wildlife Rescue Center Educator Jane Gill and her great horned owl Meep wait for their turn to be blessed during the Blessing of the Animals ceremony on the great lawn of the Christ Episcopal Church in Sag Harbor on Sunday morning. MICHAEL HELLER

Evelyn Anderson Wildlife Rescue Center Educator Jane Gill and her great horned owl Meep wait for their turn to be blessed during the Blessing of the Animals ceremony on the great lawn of the Christ Episcopal Church in Sag Harbor on Sunday morning. MICHAEL HELLER

The Reverend Karen Campbell blesses Jill Rappaport's Stanley at the Blessing of the Animals ceremony that took place on the great lawn of the Christ Episcopal Church in Sag Harbor on Sunday morning. MICHAEL HELLER

The Reverend Karen Campbell blesses Jill Rappaport's Stanley at the Blessing of the Animals ceremony that took place on the great lawn of the Christ Episcopal Church in Sag Harbor on Sunday morning. MICHAEL HELLER

Dogs extend doggie greetings to each other prior to the start of the annual Wag 'n' Walk to benefit the Sag Harbor Volunteer Ambulance Association at Havens Beach on Sunday morning. MICHAEL HELLER

Dogs extend doggie greetings to each other prior to the start of the annual Wag 'n' Walk to benefit the Sag Harbor Volunteer Ambulance Association at Havens Beach on Sunday morning. MICHAEL HELLER

Henry, an 8-year-old King James Cavalier Spaniel, sports little red booties in preparation for his walk prior to the start of the annual Wag 'n' Walk to benefit the Sag Harbor Volunteer Ambulance Association at Havens Beach on Sunday morning. MICHAEL HELLER

Henry, an 8-year-old King James Cavalier Spaniel, sports little red booties in preparation for his walk prior to the start of the annual Wag 'n' Walk to benefit the Sag Harbor Volunteer Ambulance Association at Havens Beach on Sunday morning. MICHAEL HELLER

French Bulldogs Brutus and Maple check out the photographer prior to the start of the annual Wag 'n' Walk to benefit the Sag Harbor Volunteer Ambulance Association at Havens Beach on Sunday morning. MICHAEL HELLER

French Bulldogs Brutus and Maple check out the photographer prior to the start of the annual Wag 'n' Walk to benefit the Sag Harbor Volunteer Ambulance Association at Havens Beach on Sunday morning. MICHAEL HELLER

authorStaff Writer on Oct 4, 2019
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