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Anne Hecht, Haim Mizrahi and Betsy Pinover Schiff at the Springs Improvement Society's opening of its 55th Annual Springs Artists Invitational art show and sale at Ashawagh Hall. The show was curated by artist Haim Mizrahi, and featured a commemorative poster created and signed by Springs artist Eric Ernst. RICHARD LEWIN

Anne Hecht, Haim Mizrahi and Betsy Pinover Schiff at the Springs Improvement Society's opening of its 55th Annual Springs Artists Invitational art show and sale at Ashawagh Hall. The show was curated by artist Haim Mizrahi, and featured a commemorative poster created and signed by Springs artist Eric Ernst. RICHARD LEWIN

Ken Davidson and Marya Martin at the Bridgehampton Chamber Music Festival's annual benefit concert,

Ken Davidson and Marya Martin at the Bridgehampton Chamber Music Festival's annual benefit concert, "Life's a Journey," celebrating its 39th Season on Saturday evening at the Atlantic Golf Club in Water Mill. RICHARD LEWIN

Chad Hoopes, Tien-Hsin Cindy Wu and Melissa Reardon at the Bridgehampton Chamber Music Festival's annual benefit concert,

Chad Hoopes, Tien-Hsin Cindy Wu and Melissa Reardon at the Bridgehampton Chamber Music Festival's annual benefit concert, "Life's a Journey," celebrating its 39th Season on Saturday evening at the Atlantic Golf Club in Water Mill. RICHARD LEWIN

Jerry Della Femina and Judy Licht at the Bridgehampton Chamber Music Festival's annual benefit concert,

Jerry Della Femina and Judy Licht at the Bridgehampton Chamber Music Festival's annual benefit concert, "Life's a Journey," celebrating its 39th Season on Saturday evening at the Atlantic Golf Club in Water Mill. RICHARD LEWIN

Eric and Kirsten Heitmann with Pauline Brown at East Hampton Village Arts in Herrick Park. The park was turned into a giant art gallery on Saturday and Sunday as the creative works of more than 40 artists in a variety of media were available for viewing and purchase. RICHARD LEWIN

Eric and Kirsten Heitmann with Pauline Brown at East Hampton Village Arts in Herrick Park. The park was turned into a giant art gallery on Saturday and Sunday as the creative works of more than 40 artists in a variety of media were available for viewing and purchase. RICHARD LEWIN

Samuel Beck of East Hampton is among the law students who were selected to intern with Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney this summer. Beck is studying law at American University Washington College of Law and is assigned to the DA's Appeals Bureau. COURTESY SUFFOLK COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEYS OFFICE

Samuel Beck of East Hampton is among the law students who were selected to intern with Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney this summer. Beck is studying law at American University Washington College of Law and is assigned to the DA's Appeals Bureau. COURTESY SUFFOLK COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEYS OFFICE

Juliet Tomaro of Westhampton Beach is among the students who were selected to intern at the Suffolk County District Attorneys Office. Tomaro, shown with District Attorney Raymond Tierney, is an undergraduate at SUNY Binghampton and is assigned to the Major Crimes Bureau. COURTESTY SUFFOLK COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEYS OFFICE

Juliet Tomaro of Westhampton Beach is among the students who were selected to intern at the Suffolk County District Attorneys Office. Tomaro, shown with District Attorney Raymond Tierney, is an undergraduate at SUNY Binghampton and is assigned to the Major Crimes Bureau. COURTESTY SUFFOLK COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEYS OFFICE

As it has in the past, the Hampton Bays Fire Department set aside a few hours for those with special needs to enjoy its carnival with additional support. The event, which took place on Saturday, was made possible with help from the Hampton Bays Knights of Columbus Council #7023, Grand Knight Paul David, Boy Scout troop #483, Hampton Bays Volunteer Ambulance, the Venture Group, and was organized by event chairman Bill Hughes. COURTESY GEORGE MOTZ

As it has in the past, the Hampton Bays Fire Department set aside a few hours for those with special needs to enjoy its carnival with additional support. The event, which took place on Saturday, was made possible with help from the Hampton Bays Knights of Columbus Council #7023, Grand Knight Paul David, Boy Scout troop #483, Hampton Bays Volunteer Ambulance, the Venture Group, and was organized by event chairman Bill Hughes. COURTESY GEORGE MOTZ

At the annual meeting of the Westhampton Rotary Club last month, Aimee Fitzpatrick Martin and Beth Wiseman were named Rotarians of the Year and presented with certificates by Peggy Jayne, president of Westhampton Beach Rotary. COURTESY BETH FLANAGAN

At the annual meeting of the Westhampton Rotary Club last month, Aimee Fitzpatrick Martin and Beth Wiseman were named Rotarians of the Year and presented with certificates by Peggy Jayne, president of Westhampton Beach Rotary. COURTESY BETH FLANAGAN

Beth Wiseman with Westhampton Beach Rotary President Peggy Jayne.

Beth Wiseman with Westhampton Beach Rotary President Peggy Jayne.

authorStaff Writer on Aug 2, 2022
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