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Charter helicopter service to Hamptons takes off
- | dave.marcus@newsday.com
- 8:11 PM EDT, May 14, 2008
“After taking an occasional copter to East Hampton last year, this year she bought the 10-trip pass, which amounts to $2,800 per one-way trip. That compares to $21 for a peak train ticket or $29 for the Jitney (known as an “air-conditioned luxury bus” in other parts of the country).”
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Best News! Southampton Town Board voted unanimously last night on a resolution to accept terms with LIPA that results in the burial of 100% of the cables on the powerline route on the back roads.

The terms call for a LIPA surcharge based upon consumption — for the East End of the Town, only (excluding Shinnecock, Tuckahoe, and the Shinnecock Reseration). The surcharge will amount to $3.70 per month for the average electric consumer, i.e., bigger houses will pay more than average, and smaller houses less.
At later date, yet to be set, we must go to LIPA headquarters to impress upon LIPA’s Trustees that we expect them to also ratify this agreement. Again, on that day, CGSF will arrange for chartered Jitneys (free to supporters who come, including lunch aboard the return trip).
In the event that LIPA’s Trustees do not ratify the agreement - the Town’s resolution also calls for establishing a Special Tax Assessment District to support payment for the undergrounding. The boundaries of the STAD are yet to be set, but will include Water Mill, part of Bridgehampton, and perhaps, depending upon their agreement, the Villages of Southampton, Sag Harbor, North Haven, and Sagaponack.
Please take the time to send “Thank You” emails to the Southampton Town Board for their good work to preserve and protect our scenic vistas and hurricane escape route. This was a long and hard negotiation for them. Here are their email addresses:
Supervisor Linda Kabot: LKabot@SouthamptonTownNY.gov
Councilman Chris Nuzzi: CNuzzi@SouthamptonTownNY.gov
Councilwoman Anna Throne-Holst: AThrone-Holst@SouthamptonTown.gov
Councilwoman Nancy Groboski: NGraboski@SouthamptonTownNY.gov
Councilman Dan Russo: DRusso@SouthamptonTownNY.gov
We owe a special debt of gratitude to Assemblyman Fred Thiele, who persisted in bringing both sides to this agreement. Without Assemblyman Thiele’s involvement this deal would never have happened. Please tell Assemblyman Thiele you are grateful: thielef@ assembly.state.ny.us
Steve Abramson, Chair
Committee for a Green South Fork
info@buryLIPAcables.com
Did you know that the average listing price for the Top 100 listings in the Hamptons is nearly $20,000,000?
That’s pretty amazing. Here’s a look at the Top Listings:

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One of the Hamptons last great properties. |
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Situated on over 60 acres of rolling farmland, this remarkable waterfront compound has been designed and built with a commitment to excellence. A magnificent collaboration between three brilliant architects, each a master of his field. The architect of record, Allan Greenberg, L.L.D., is regarded as one of the prime interpreters of classicism who has worked on The White House, Princeton University, and Rockefeller Center. The Golf Course (U.S.G.A. rated 18 hole) was designed by renowned golf-course architect Rees Jones, designer of many of the highly-rated courses including Atlantic Golf Club and The Bridge. Landscape architect Edmund D. Hollander, P.C., is among the foremost designers in his field. His inspired transformation of the terrain of this unique property is already legendary. The Gardens, 14 in all, include a traditional English cottage garden, a crabapple allee, a lily walk, a potager (French for vegetable gardens) as well as hydrangea, butterfly and world class rose gardens. Green carpeted grounds are punctuated by three pristine ponds and dock all stocked with bass, perch and pickerel. The 75 ft. flush edge pool with its own pavilion and the grass tennis court and are the definition of leisurely living. Hamptons-based Breitenbach Builders was responsible for executing the plans. The firm incorporated the highest caliber of materials, craftsmanship and unsurpassable quality in this prestigious project. Internationally acclaimed interior designer Michael Christiano added a master’s finesse. Outbuildings include a beautiful guest cottage on 4 acres, pool house, storage silo, barns, pro shop and a unique fish house and Orangerie. |
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Westerly is one of the largest and most celebrated estates on the eastern end of Long Island. Ideally situated in the Estate Section of Southampton, this equisite estate represents the essence of luxury living for the most discerning. Built in 1929 and designed by the firm Hiss & Weekes, this exquisite, 25-room mansion sits on 13.6 acres of vast meadows, formal gardens and specimen trees set behind privacy gates and hedges. Constructed of red antique brick and slate roof, the estate is a classic tale of lavish living inside and out. Beautiful brick terraces, pool pavilion and tennis court cater to privileged summers by the ocean, while grand interior spaces with restored original details and fireplaces are ideal for the most extravagant entertaining. Exclusive. |
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This Extraordinary 12,000 square feet estate is brand new and under construction. This mansion sits on over two acres and has exceptional pondfront views. Includes nine bedrooms, eight fireplaces, magnificent master bedroom, full basement, pool/guest house and much more. |
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Celebrated for its beauty, this expansive waterfront estate is distinctively refined. Majestically overlooking the pristine waters of Quantuck Bay in Westhampton Beach stands a spectacular residence whose sense of elegance and luxury is so impressive that it is truly one of the grandest ever built on the east end of Long Island. The Shingle Style manor house, on 10.37 acres with 1,000′ of water frontage, was built in 1903 for William C. Atwater, a coal baron. He commissioned the architect Henry Bacon, formerly of McKim, Mead & White and best known for his design for the Lincoln Memorial in Washington DC. The main house comprises c. 16,000 square-feet on three floors, with 24 rooms, 6 fireplaces, nine bedrooms, nine full and two half-baths. Exquisite architectural detail, restored original millwork and generously proportioned rooms afford elegant formal entertainment as well as comfortable family relaxation. Superior craftsmanship has been meticulously maintained and adds to the uniquely gracious atmosphere of this historic treasure. From a graceful entry with a sweeping, three-story staircase, a welcoming reception area proceeds to a splendid living room with fireplace and a banquet-sized formal dining room with hand-painted murals and fireplace. A large gourmet kitchen with a waterside casual dining area, an inviting billiards room, sunroom, second-floor office and sitting room and a third-floor living room provide the ultimate in luxurious living spaces. Panoramic water views abound from nearly every room. Offering further accommodations are the poolside original carriage house, covered with century-old grape vines, a guest cottage and the two-story gardener’s house, with a separate driveway, three bedrooms, two baths and living room with fireplace. True to its magnificent setting, the grounds are without peer. Sixty-four century-old catalpa trees line the estate and the main driveway, while sumptuous formal gardens, manicured lawns, a Lord & Burnham greenhouse, Har-Tru tennis court and a 56 gunite pool with spa provide a wonderfully tranquil lifestyle. Excellent boating on the bay is accessed from a deep-water dock, with yacht clubs, ocean beaches and the open Atlantic just a short sail, kayak or motor away. A Brown Harris Stevens Exclusive Offering. Please contact us for more details. |
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Important oceanfront estate on 2.5 acres with 220± ft directly on the beach in the most sought-after prime estate location in East Hampton. Updated 5,500± sq ft traditional house originally built in 1914 with ground floor ocean views, 8 bedrooms, living room, dining room, skylit studio, oceanside pool and pool house. Generous building envelope would permit construction of a 12,000 sq ft residence and tennis court. |
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Set on over 35 acres between the Atlantic Ocean, a freshwater pond and fields and meadows, with 400 feet of ocean frontage, this extraordinary residence is the ultimate retreat. The 7000 square contemporary residence was built to the highest standards, with such featurees as a tiled roof and 3500 square feet of mahagony decking. On 3 levels there are 5 bedrooms, including a sumptuous master suite and 5 baths, stunning living and dining rooms with 16 foot ceilings and walls of glass overlooking the ocean and grounds. There’s a a chef’s kitchen, breakfast room, office and impressive screening room with state of the art JBL system and Creston control. The grounds are spectacular bordered by sagebrush with fragrant white blossoms in the spring, blazing scarlet foliage in the fall and an idyllic flower lined grassy path that leads through private gates to the beach. This is truly the ultimate retreat, a true oceanfront oasis. |
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First offering of published residential compound perched on 4 acres (subdivided to two 2-acre lots) above the shoreline with spectacular ocean views and 315 ft directly on a wide sandy beach. Custom built to the highest standards with 7500 sq ft main house plus 2500 sq ft separate guest house. State-of-the art screening room, high-tech gym, luxurious natural materials throughout, infinity edge pool, hot tub. Private path to beach. |
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Bridgehampton. Originally built in 1898 by local nobility Dr. John Gardiner and named Dulce Domum, this country residence was set upon a twenty-acre parcel two hundred feet above sea level. The soaring vistas viewed southerly across the farm fields to the ocean and north to the Connecticut shore from the 50 ft. observation tower are breathtaking. 475 tons of local rock was used for the base foundation of this twelve bedroom compound, which consists of the considerable main house with multi-level stone terraces, a substantial guest house with a greenhouse conservatory overlooking a botanical nursery and a palatial gunite pool, a substantial barn artist studio with gym, living quarters with a four car heated garage. Lovingly restored and renovated in 1998 accommodating every modern amenity conceivable for a first class life stye. This dignified gated property consists of three single and separate parcels all organic, which consummates rolling distinguished lawns, walking paths, gardens and tennis retreat with basketball court and playground. A most exclusive safe haven of luxuriousness! |
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For the first time in over three decades one of East Hampton’s most exclusive estates of the Summer Colony has come on the market. This immacuilately restored 1913 Colonial Revival residence, located on world-famous Lily Pond Lane, has been renovated to perfection while maintaining its classic charm. Gracefully situated in a parklike setting with towering century-old trees, this flawless 1.8 acre property has elegant gardens surrounding the perfect pool. The gracious center hall layout includes a 20 by 30 foot Living Room with fireplace, large heated Sun Room with beamed ceiling, 25-foot Entry Gallery, formal 22-foot square Dining Room with fireplace, large Country Kitchen that is a chef’s delight, a double height Great Room, 8 bedrooms, 5.5 baths and the benefit of a 3-bedroom winterized guest house. This is the ultimate East Hampton estate for those who want the best. Exclusive |
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Presiding over 11.5 prime Bridgehampton south acres with 770+/- feet of frontage on majestic Kellis Pond, Morgan Hill Farm is truly one of the Hampton’s Premier Estates. Designed by Victor and Viorica Belcic, Architects, this spectacular compound remains an architectural jewel. At the end of a private country lane, surrounded by breathtaking grounds with rolling lawns and specimen trees this modernist residence offers 12,000+/- square feet of exquisitely detailed living spaces. Master suite with panoramic pond and farm views, eight guest bedrooms, eight full bathrooms and one half bath, expansive living areas, gourmet kitchen, dining room, indoor pool, gym, steam room, home theatre, billiard room, artist’s workshop, wine cellar, 3 car garage, dramatic stone entertaining patios, all weather tennis, children’s playhouse and playground, private dock and caretakers pavilion. Exclusive. By Appointment. $27,500,000 |
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