LIFESTYLE

Revolving Doors

By HRES Staff
April 30, 2015

In a land where we play an annual game of musical shops and restaurants each new season, it’s always fun to see which businesses have survived, which have bitten the proverbial dust, and which brave new souls are willing to risk our beloved South Fork’s seasonal fluctuations and high...

Spotlight – West of the Canal

By Ruth Thomas
April 30, 2015

The Shinnecock Canal, which first opened in 1892, is a man-made waterway that cuts through the South Fork in the eastern part of Hampton Bays, connecting the Great Peconic Bay to Shinnecock Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. It is both a geographical and cultural divide, separating the Hamptons into “east of the canal” from Shinnecock Hills out to Montauk and “west of the canal,” from Hampton Bays to West Hampton Dunes.”

Making Waves in Ditch Plains

By Ruth Thomas
March 5, 2015

There are lots of waves being made in Ditch Plains, Montauk lately, but they’re not the surfing kind. Two storms are brewing on land regarding the quality of life and conservation of this legendary surfing beach and its community. Residents and beachgoers have already signed a petition protesting one new development and are concerned about another that could threaten the very nature and character of this surfing oasis.

Sag Harbor – A Storybook Village

By HRES Staff
September 26, 2014

Sag Harbor, once a thriving whaling port from the mid-18th to mid- 19th centuries, has gradually evolved into a bustling but quaint tourist town. First mentioned in Southampton Town records ...

The Park Slope of the Hamptons

By HRES Staff
September 26, 2014

Strategically positioned and named the new face of Douglas Elliman- Hampton Bays,Todd Bourgard is raising the real estate bar by setting new standards and expectations for his town. Recently ...

The 22nd Annual Hamptons International Film Festival

By HRES Staff
September 26, 2014

There are so many dozens of fascinating films, talks, premiers, parties and other events at the Hamptons International Film Festival that you practically need a compass to navigate through it all...

39th Annual Hamptons Classic

By HRES Staff
August 27, 2014

The 39th Annual Hampton Classic Horse Show has returned to Bridgehampton, NY, showcasing the highest levels of equestrian show jumping competition. The Hampton Classic features six show rings, a boutique garden with more than 70 vendors, and a wide selection of dining options, and a new farmer’s market, all on its 60-acre show grounds.

WILDLIFE REFUGE

By HRES Staff
July 1, 2014

Tucked away on a busy stretch of Old Country Road in Quogue is a pristine and tranquil place to experience the unspoiled beauty of nature on eastern Long Island. It’s the Quogue Wildlife Refuge, a nonprofit, 300-plus-acre nature preserve that’s open to the public 365 days a year, from sunrise to sunset, free of charge.

BEACH PATROL

By HRES Staff
July 1, 2014

Summer is finally here and now is the time to enjoy the gorgeous beaches in the Hamptons. From Westhampton Beach to Montauk, the beaches on the East End are some of the most spectacular in the world.

Play Ball! An Interview with the Director of Hamptons Baseball Camp

By HRES Staff
March 11, 2014

Hamptons Baseball Camp, based in Water Mill, enters its’ 11th year in business in 2014. HRES sat down with Edward (Eddie) McCarthy, the Founder and Director of the Camp, to learn more about his motivation for starting the Camp over 10 years ago, as well as his plans for the upcoming season.