While future visitors of The Montauk Beach House won't notice it, this month old hub were faced with a speed bump upon inspection on July 26th. The Montauk Beach House, remembered by locals as the Ronjo Motel, surprised inspector Thomas Preiato when he discovered a full bar and a retail shop set up in a shed. While these hotel features were never registered upon the venue's opening, it doesn't seem this mishap will hurt the Hampton's newest party spot at all this summer. More»

[Photo: Countess LuAnn strikes a pose but doesn't strike out.] It was another ol' ball game out at East Hampton's Herrick Park as they hosted the 63rd Annual Artists vs. Writers softball game. The game raised a whopping $73,000 for local charities East End Hospice, East Hampton Day Care Learning Center and Phoenix House, according to Patch. This year's underdog, the Writers, came ready to play beating the Artists 17-12. Their newest team member, former Yankee Jim Leyritz, might have been one of the reasons behind the team's victory. Saturday's game drew a large 1,000 crowd thanks to the all-star lineup of Alec Baldwin, Christie Brinkley, Lori Singer, Josh Charles, Jim Leyritz, Countess LuAnn de Lesseps, Rod Gilbert, David O'Leary, Mike Lupica and many more. More»