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The Good, the Bad, the Ugly: 2012 on the East End

(December 31, 2012) Some made life better, or a little bitter. Others inspired us, amused us, even confused us. A toast to the... More

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Father Helps Injured Son Finish Olympic Race

(December 6, 2012) Inspirational video of a runner named Derek Redmond who seriously injured himself during a race at the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona. Despite... More

Paul McCartney Plays For $1

(August 11, 2012) Amagansett resident Sir Paul McCartney was reportedly paid $1 for performing during the opening ceremony of the Summer Olympics in England last... More

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Olympic Disappointment

(August 9, 2012) “You win the gold, you feel  good. You  win the bronze, at least you got something. But that silver medal... More

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If You’re Going to Cheat, Pick the Right Sport

(August 9, 2012) Two Chinese badminton doubles players were kicked out of the Olympic games for cheating last Tuesday. Wang Xiaoli and Yu... More

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It’s Simple, “Blade Runner” Is Cheating At The Olympics And Shouldn’t Be Allowed To Compete

(August 4, 2012) I’ve given it a lot of thought, and I just don’t see in any way, shape or form, why the... More

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Welcome, Olympic Fans, To the Shelympics

(August 3, 2012) We’ve all been enjoying the Summer Olympics here since we have our very own Olympian, sailor Amanda Clark-Nissen. Take that,... More

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Shelter Island’s Amanda Clark-Nissen Goes for the Gold in Sailing At The Olympics In London

(August 2, 2012) Countdown: Less than 24 hours remain until Shelter Island native Amanda Clark-Nissen (racing as Amanda Clark) and teammate Sarah Lihan... More

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Five Fabulous Places to Watch the Olympics in the Hamptons

(July 27, 2012) The Summer Olympics provides those of us here in the Hamptons not only a major international event featuring thousands of... More

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Shelter Island Olympian Amanda Clark-Nissen Sailing for Gold

(July 25, 2012) With the torch about to be lit at the 2012 Summer Olympics and fans from Southampton, N.Y. to Southampton, England set... More