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Beyoncé, Madonna's Former Long Island Mansion With Bowling Alley, Climbing Wall Lists For $37M Beyoncé, Madonna's Former Long Island Mansion With Bowling Alley, Climbing Wall Lists For $37M
Beyoncé, Madonna's Former Long Island Mansion With Bowling Alley, Climbing Wall Lists For $37M If these walls could talk, they’d probably sing. A dazzling Long Island estate once tapped as a vacation spot for music royalty like Beyoncé and Madonna could be yours for a cool $37 million. Located in Bridgehampton at 612 Halsey Lane, the sprawling 17,000-square-foot main residence – situated on nearly 12 acres – boasts 15 bedrooms and 14 bathrooms. Buyers should have no trouble keeping themselves entertained.  The interior of 612 Halsey Lane in Bridgehampton. Official Partners The residence comes with a 10-seat movie theater, a library clad in walnut, and squash, racquetball, …

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by Michael Mashburn
News
Long Island's Alec Baldwin Again Charged With Manslaughter In On-Set Shooting, Report Says Long Island's Alec Baldwin Again Charged With Manslaughter In On-Set Shooting, Report Says
Long Island's Alec Baldwin Again Charged With Manslaughter In On-Set Shooting, Report Says Actor Alec Baldwin is again facing criminal charges in the accidental on-set shooting that killed a cinematographer, The New York Times reports. A New Mexico grand jury indicted the 65-year-old “30 Rock” star on one count of involuntary manslaughter on Friday, Jan. 19, in the death of Halyna Hutchins, according to the outlet. The move came nine months after prosecutors announced they were dropping manslaughter charges against Baldwin citing the need for further investigation. Earlier Report: Not Off Hook Yet: Alec Baldwin Charges Dropped; 'Further Investigation' Needed, DA Says Hut…

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by Michael Mashburn
Lifestyle
These Long Island Zip Codes Among Top 10 Most Expensive In US, New Report Says These Long Island Zip Codes Among Top 10 Most Expensive In US, New Report Says
These Long Island Zip Codes Among Top 10 Most Expensive In US, New Report Says Four zip codes in the Northeast rank in the Top 20 for most expensive in the United States, according to a brand-new report. The findings by RealtyHop were determined by real estate listings so far this year. The majority of the wealthiest Americans live in California and New York. The two New York zip codes making the Top 10 are both in the Hamptons on Long Island: No. 3 Sagaponack (11962) with a median home listing price of $5.9 million. No. 5 Water Mill (11976) where the median price in 2023 is $4,950,000. Area code 10013, the SoHo section in Manhattan, ranks 20th with a med…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Drew Barrymore's Alleged Stalker Spotted, Detained Near Her Long Island Home: Police Drew Barrymore's Alleged Stalker Spotted, Detained Near Her Long Island Home: Police
Drew Barrymore's Alleged Stalker Spotted, Detained Near Her Long Island Home: Police A man who rushed up to Drew Barrymore during an event, causing her to be rushed offstage, was nabbed after he attempted to find her again at her Long Island home, police reported. On Wednesday, Aug. 23, a man identified as Chad Michael Busto was temporarily detained and questioned outside of the “Charlie’s Angels” star’s house in the Hamptons, the town’s police department confirmed. Read the updated story: New Details: Drew Barrymore's Alleged Stalker Charged After Appearing At Her Southhampton Home Lieutenant Todd Spencer confirmed that Busto allegedly went in search of Barrymore’s h…

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by Sophie Grieser
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Alec Baldwin From Massapequa Charged With Manslaughter After Accidentally Shooting Crew Member Alec Baldwin From Massapequa Charged With Manslaughter After Accidentally Shooting Crew Member
Alec Baldwin From Massapequa Charged With Manslaughter After Accidentally Shooting Crew Member Alec Baldwin will face criminal charges after a cinematographer was accidentally killed by a prop firearm on the set of the movie Rust. Earlier Report - Alec Baldwin Discharges Prop Gun, Killing Crew Member, Injuring Director On Movie Set The charges were announced by Santa Fe County District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies on Thursday, Jan. 19. In her announcement, Carmack-Altwies said that Baldwin and Rust armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed would both be charged with two counts of involuntary manslaughter in the death of Halyna Hutchins on the film’s set on Oct. 21, 2021.  On the day of the i…

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by Ben Crnic
Lifestyle
Here Are Eight Brand-New Eateries Expected To Make Splash In Hamptons This Summer, Report Says Here Are Eight Brand-New Eateries Expected To Make Splash In Hamptons This Summer, Report Says
Here Are Eight Brand-New Eateries Expected To Make Splash In Hamptons This Summer, Report Says A variety of new restaurants are set to make a splash in the Hamptons this summer, according to a new report from Bloomberg. The news outlet reported that the restaurants span a variety of types of food, from upscale seafood eateries to expanding pizzerias from established owners.  Bloomberg reported that the following eateries are set to open up this summer or have recently begun serving guests: Roberta's, a pizzeria in Montauk O by Kissaki, a Japanese restaurant located at 47 Montauk Highway in East Hampton Lobster Roll, located at 32 Montauk Highway in Southampton, and an off-shoo…

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by Nicole Valinote
News
New Discovery+ Series To Follow Luxury Real Estate Brokers On Long Island New Discovery+ Series To Follow Luxury Real Estate Brokers On Long Island
New Discovery+ Series To Follow Luxury Real Estate Brokers On Long Island A new Discovery+ series will follow a group of luxury real estate agents on Long Island.  Selling the Hamptons will be available to stream on Thursday, Jan. 20, according to an announcement from the streaming service. The docu-series spans eight episodes.  The show will follow six real estate agents from Nest Seekers International: Bianca D’Alessio, J.B. Andreassi, Michael Fulfree, Peggy Zabakolas, Kenny Arias and Mia Calabrese. “We are a game-changing brokerage," D'Alessio said in a statement. "We are innovative, fierce and cutting-edge. It is our job to stand out in the H…

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by Nicole Valinote
Politics
Moving Trucks Take Cuomo's Stuff To Sister's Westchester Estate: Will He Be Living There? Moving Trucks Take Cuomo's Stuff To Sister's Westchester Estate: Will He Be Living There?
Moving Trucks Take Cuomo's Stuff To Sister's Westchester Estate: Will He Be Living There? From the Executive Mansion to a Westchester estate? With his time in office coming to a close following his resignation, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s belongings were reportedly packed up and shipped to his sister’s home in Westchester, not far from the Mount Kisco home he formerly shared with longtime ex-girlfriend Sandra Lee. The home in Purchase is owned by Maria Cole and her husband, famed fashion designer Kenneth Cole. Related story - Speculation Swirls As To Where Cuomo Will Be Living, With One Spot Now Named It was unclear where Cuomo was going to settle down in when his resignati…

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by Zak Failla
Politics
Cuomo Could Wind Up Living On Long Island, Report Says Cuomo Could Wind Up Living On Long Island, Report Says
Cuomo Could Wind Up Living On Long Island, Report Says Where will Cuomo go? With his resignation taking effect in days, questions have arisen about where New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo will be living once he is out of the Executive Mansion in Albany, where moving trucks were spotted on Friday, Aug. 20. Cuomo, his family, and workers have been caught moving boxes and packages out of the Executive Mansion in recent weeks, and items that he compiled during his decade as governor have reportedly been found on. the curb outside the residence. Since the governor resigned, speculation has swirled about where the Cuomos may settle after leaving the mansi…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Police: Speed Cited As Factor In Crash That Killed Five, Critically Injured Woman In Hamptons Police: Speed Cited As Factor In Crash That Killed Five, Critically Injured Woman In Hamptons
Police: Speed Cited As Factor In Crash That Killed Five, Critically Injured Woman In Hamptons Speed may have been a factor in the head-on crash that killed five people and left a woman in critical condition in the Hamptons over the weekend. Village of Quogue Chief of Police Christopher Isola gave an update about the investigation late Tuesday morning, July 27.  The crash happened at about 11:20 p.m. Saturday, July 24, on Montauk Highway in Suffolk County, near the intersection of Quogue Street East in Quogue. Police said a Nissan Maxima driven by Justin Mendez, age 22, of Brookhaven was westbound on the highway when it left its lane and drove into oncoming traffic, collid…

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by Nicole Valinote
News
12 Indicted For Long Island Drug Distribution Operation, DA Says 12 Indicted For Long Island Drug Distribution Operation, DA Says
12 Indicted For Long Island Drug Distribution Operation, DA Says A dozen alleged gang on Long Island are facing charges for their roles in an extensive drug distribution operation, the District Attorney’s Office announced. Suffolk County District Attorney Timothy D. Sini, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), and members of the District Attorney’s Office’s East End Drug Task Force (EEDTF) recently announced the indictment of 12 men who were known to traffic crack cocaine and powder cocaine. The investigation was first launched in July 2020 when there were allegations of 18th Street gang members and other associ…

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by Zak Failla
Real Estate
Waterfront LI Home Where Noted Author Wrote Last Novel Lists At $18M Waterfront LI Home Where Noted Author Wrote Last Novel Lists At $18M
Waterfront LI Home Where Noted Author Wrote Last Novel Lists At $18M Nobel Prize-winning author John Steinbeck’s Long Island estate, where he notably penned his final novel, “The Winter of Discontent,” has hit the market for nearly $18 million. Steinbeck’s waterfront home in the Hamptons has been listed for $17.9 million, which would be the first time the property was put up for sale in more than six decades. The 1.8-acre property includes nearly 600 feet of private waterfront and a 60-foot pier with views of Morris Cove and Upper Sag Harbor Cove. It is being sold through a private trust that was established by Steinbeck’s late wife Elaine. “The year was 1…

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by Zak Failla
Real Estate
COVID-19: NYC Exodus Fuels Massive Hamptons Real Estate Boom COVID-19: NYC Exodus Fuels Massive Hamptons Real Estate Boom
Covid-19: NYC Exodus Fuels Massive Hamptons Real Estate Boom Manhattan’s loss during the COVID-19 pandemic may have been the Hamptons’ gain, as New Yorkers flooded east to avoid the density of the city and have been looking to make the area their home. Since the pandemic first made its way to the East Coast, there has been a mass exodus of New Yorkers who made their way to second or rental homes on Long Island, with many not coming back, even as the state’s infection rate has stabilized. According to a new report from Brown Harris Stevens, the market remains robust, in just a few months, between July and September, nearly a billion dollars worth of p…

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by Zak Failla
News
COVID-19: NY Announces $20,000 Fine For Promoter Of Long Island Concert COVID-19: NY Announces $20,000 Fine For Promoter Of Long Island Concert
Covid-19: NY Announces $20,000 Fine For Promoter Of Long Island Concert The promoter of a summer concert that drew thousands of people amid the COVID-19 pandemic has been fined $20,000 by the state. The Department of Health has charged "In the Know Experiences," the concert promoter of the July concert held on Long Island in the Hamptons, featuring the band the Chainsmokers with violating the Public Health Law and is seeking the $20,000 in fines for holding a non-essential gathering and failure to enforce mask-wearing. On Saturday, July 25, "In the Know Experiences" held the "Safe and Sound Concert Series" featuring the Chainsmokers at Nova's Ark Project in Wat…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Nassau County Man Sentenced For Running $19M Ponzi Scheme Nassau County Man Sentenced For Running $19M Ponzi Scheme
Nassau County Man Sentenced For Running $19M Ponzi Scheme A former Wall Street trader has been sentenced to over five years in prison after admitting to defrauding investors in a $19 million Ponzi scheme. Long Island resident Paul A. Rinfret, 71, of Manhasset, had pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud and one count of securities fraud last fall. This week, Rinfret was sentenced to 63 months in prison. According to Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District Audrey Strauss, Rinfret alleged that he touted “extremely high returns in his trading,” when in reality he simply stole the investors’ money to fund a lavish lifestyle. I…

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by Joe Lombardi
Real Estate
COVID-19: Many Working Remotely In NYC Search For Long Island Winter Homes COVID-19: Many Working Remotely In NYC Search For Long Island Winter Homes
Covid-19: Many Working Remotely In NYC Search For Long Island Winter Homes The race is on for New Yorkers who have become accustomed to working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic and are already looking to lock down a “winter home” away from the city months before snow is even a threat to start falling. Brokers have been busy in the waning weeks of summer as those working remotely in New York City seek rental properties in the suburbs in advance of winter weather or a potential second wave of COVID-19. Many New Yorkers with jobs in the city have been instructed they may not be returning to the office through at least next summer due to the pandemic, prompting …

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by Zak Failla
Politics
COVID-19: Order For ‘Substantial Food’ Sold With Alcohol Dates Back Decades, Cuomo Says COVID-19: Order For ‘Substantial Food’ Sold With Alcohol Dates Back Decades, Cuomo Says
Covid-19: Order For ‘Substantial Food’ Sold With Alcohol Dates Back Decades, Cuomo Says New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo defended the state’s edict that requires ordering “substantial” food when drinking at bars and restaurants, noting that it’s been a law dating back decades. 
“In New York State, we have one license for bars and restaurants, there’s not a separate bar and restaurant license, unlike most other states,” Cuomo said during a COVID-19 briefing in Manhattan this week. The law dates back to 1964. “When we reopened bars and restaurants it was for outdoor dining, not outdoor drinking,” he said. “Any bar by our current law … our existing law, has to have food available. The…

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by Zak Failla
News
'Tax The Rich, Not The Poor': New Protests Target Estates Of Hamptons Billionaires 'Tax The Rich, Not The Poor': New Protests Target Estates Of Hamptons Billionaires
'Tax The Rich, Not The Poor': New Protests Target Estates Of Hamptons Billionaires Pitchfork-wielding protesters hit the streets in some of Long Island’s most affluent communities to condemn the rise in income equality. Chants of “tax the rich, not the poor!’ could be heard from more than 100 drivers and 200 marchers who hit the Hamptons of some of Long Island’s wealthiest residents. According to reports, former New York City Mike Bloomberg’s $20 million Southampton mansion was near the epicenter of the protests. Reports said that the protesters are calling on Gov. Andrew Cuomo to hike taxes on New York's billionaires to make up for the chaos wreaked on the state’s budge…

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by Zak Failla
Politics
COVID-19: Cuomo Threatens Manhattan, Hamptons Shutdowns Due To Social Distancing Violations COVID-19: Cuomo Threatens Manhattan, Hamptons Shutdowns Due To Social Distancing Violations
Covid-19: Cuomo Threatens Manhattan, Hamptons Shutdowns Due To Social Distancing Violations New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has threatened to take drastic measures following thousands of complaints of social distancing violations over the weekend as the state recovers from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Cuomo threatened to reinstate closures in parts of New York - specifically Manhattan and Hamptons - after photos and videos on social media showed bars, restaurants, and party-goers failing to adhere to the state’s social distancing laws amid the pandemic during the warm weather. "We are not kidding around with this," Cuomo said. "You’re talking about jeopardizing peop…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
COVID-19: East Hampton Limits Weekend Visits Until Reopening Starts COVID-19: East Hampton Limits Weekend Visits Until Reopening Starts
Covid-19: East Hampton Limits Weekend Visits Until Reopening Starts Officials in the Hamptons are putting limitations on day trips out east as New Yorkers look to stretch their legs while staying at home during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. With many metro area residents getting more restless as the pandemic reaches its second month, there have been people flocking to the east end of Long Island in recent days, prompting concern from residents and officials in the area. Over the weekend, nearly 200 parking and code violations were dished out by police in the Town of East Hampton, as they attempt to control the wave of people that have been floodi…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
COVID-19: George Stephanopoulos Latest TV Personality Accused Of Improper Social Distancing COVID-19: George Stephanopoulos Latest TV Personality Accused Of Improper Social Distancing
Covid-19: George Stephanopoulos Latest TV Personality Accused Of Improper Social Distancing ABC-TV's Good Morning America co-host George Stephanopoulos has become the latest TV personality testing positive for novel coronavirus (COVID-19) to draw the ire from some for allegedly not adequately social distancing. Days after CNN host Chris Cuomo got into a verbal altercation with a Long Island bicyclist who chided him for not social distancing, Stephanopoulos, who announced this week he tested positive for the virus, has reportedly also been seen out and about in the Hamptons, according to the New York Post's Page Six. Earlier story: COVID-19: Man Says He Was Bullied By Ch…

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by Zak Failla
Politics
Billionaire Business Owner Faces Backlash Over High-Priced Trump Fundraiser In Hamptons Billionaire Business Owner Faces Backlash Over High-Priced Trump Fundraiser In Hamptons
Billionaire Business Owner Faces Backlash Over High-Priced Trump Fundraiser In Hamptons Billionaire Stephen Ross, the chairman of the company that owns Equinox and SoulCycle is facing a massive backlash after news that he is hosting a mega fundraiser for President Trump at his Hamptons digs. Apparently, hundreds of members of the health clubs for New York's elite have inundated the company with canceled memberships, and calls for boycotts and protests, multiple sources said. Ross, the chairman of Related Companies, which is the parent company of both Equinox and Soul Cycle, will host the pricey fundraiser on Friday, Aug. 9, at his Southhampton home with his wife, Kara Ross, a…

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by Kathy Reakes
Politics
Trump Coming To Long Island For Fundraisers With Tickets As High As $250K Trump Coming To Long Island For Fundraisers With Tickets As High As $250K
Trump Coming To Long Island For Fundraisers With Tickets As High As $250K President Trump will be in the Hamptons to attend two fundraising events including one that is charging $250,000 to have direct access to the president. The first event, a lunch, is scheduled to take place at the Southhampton home of New York real estate developer Stephen Ross and his wife, Kara Ross, on Friday, Aug. 9. It will take deep pockets to attend the event, with tickets starting at $100,000 for a photo opp and lunch and $250,000 to attend a roundtable discussion. The second event, a reception, is being hosted by New York real estate developer and builder Joe Farrell at h…

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
Christie Brinkley's Son Launches Luxury Van Service To Hamptons Christie Brinkley's Son Launches Luxury Van Service To Hamptons
Christie Brinkley's Son Launches Luxury Van Service To Hamptons Jack Brinkley-Cook, the son of American actress, model and businesswoman Christie Brinkley, has embarked on a new business venture that aims to “change the way millennials and others travel to Montauk and points east.” The 23-year-old is partnering with his childhood friend, 26-year-old Jake Sosne, to create a five-star transportation service between lower Manhattan, Brooklyn and the Hamptons. “We both grew up at the Hamptons. We actually went to high school together, and our families are very close,” Jake told Forbes. “Jack and I have always toyed with a bunch of different ideas most…

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by Valerie Musson
Lifestyle
Dog-Friendly Dining Catches On At These East End Locales Dog-Friendly Dining Catches On At These East End Locales
Dog-Friendly Dining Catches On At These East End Locales East Enders take their dogs everywhere, so it's reasonable to expect to see them at some of your favorite eat and drinking spots with outside dining this summer. Here are some suggestions where dogs can go. Jessica Morales who lives in the Hamptons said she takes her female English Cream Retriever Harley "still a puppy" when she goes places and likes The Station Bar, 22 Shinnecock Road, Hampton Bays where "the food is good." The American bar and grill with live music has a fairly large outside dining area, located on a marina on Shinnecock Canal. Asked why Harley goes on outings,…

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by Donna Christopher
Politics
Giuliani Celebrates 75th Birthday At $50M Home Of Hamptons Developer Giuliani Celebrates 75th Birthday At $50M Home Of Hamptons Developer
Giuliani Celebrates 75th Birthday At $50M Home Of Hamptons Developer Rudy Giuliani, the former New York City mayor and current personal attorney for President Trump, reportedly rang in his 75th birthday in style, celebrating at a $50 million Hamptons mansion over Memorial Day Weekend. Page Six reported that Giuliani attended a birthday bash at Sandcastle in Bridgehampton, the multi-million dream home of Hamptons developer Joe Farrell. The former mayor was in attendance with his girlfriend, son, and ex-wife. According to the report, other guests at the candlelit dinner included Jimmy Finkelstein and Pamela Gross. Giuliani is expected to be celebrated again at…

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by Zak Failla
Real Estate
Hamptons Estate Listed For $145 Million Has 42 Acres Of Oceanfront Property Hamptons Estate Listed For $145 Million Has 42 Acres Of Oceanfront Property
Hamptons Estate Listed For $145 Million Has 42 Acres Of Oceanfront Property Imagine owning a home on 42 acres of oceanfront property in the Hamptons. You can if you have $145 Million. That's the current price of the Henry Ford estate known as Jule Pond in Southampton. The main home has 20,000 square feet of living space with 12 bedrooms and 12 bathrooms. The estate was on the market originally in 2017 for $175 Million. "Even though the market has softened during the past year, there is still demand for unique luxury homes," said Joshua Garay,  president of GarayRealEstate.com.

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by Donna Christopher
News
Hamptons Residents Not Happy About 60-Foot Tall Billboards Hamptons Residents Not Happy About 60-Foot Tall Billboards
Hamptons Residents Not Happy About 60-Foot Tall Billboards Residents in the Hamptons are protesting the Shinnecock Indian Nation’s efforts to build two 60-foot billboards along Sunrise Highway. If state officials don’t step in, the billboards would be set up on both the east and westbound sides of the highway near exit 66. There will be electronic displays on both sides. According to reports, tribal leaders have said the billboards are being erected to raise revenue for their nation. Trees have already been cleared in the area where the billboards have been proposed. Leaders have argued that since the land is owned by the Shinnecock Nation, they ca…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Legendary Lobster Roll, Affectionately Known As 'LUNCH', Opens For Summer Season In Amagansett Legendary Lobster Roll, Affectionately Known As 'LUNCH', Opens For Summer Season In Amagansett
Legendary Lobster Roll, Affectionately Known As 'Lunch', Opens For Summer Season In Amagansett At nighttime you see the familiar LUNCH sign lit in white, a signal to Hamptons visitors their summer has begun and the Route 27 staple Lobster Roll Restaurant is back in business. The restaurant, now world-famous thanks in part to having episodes of the Showtime TV series "The Affair" filmed there, is located on the East End of Long Island's south fork in Amagansett. "The sign is "iconic" because it's been there since1965. We say we're affectionately known as LUNCH because it's become an identifier for the restaurant," said co-owner Andrea Anthony. And though locals and summer visitors to…

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by Donna Christopher