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I cover the market from Westhampton to Southampton. OVERVIEW - Sean is eager to grow your business on the East End using his comprehensive Hamptons market expertise, professional network, & global marketing reach. SPECIALIZATIONS - As a resourceful and innovation-oriented business professional, Sean has positioned himself to advise on most any industry seen on Long Island including; agriculture, c

onstruction, maritime, sustainability, professional services, manufacturing, advanced technology, and hospitality. EXCEEDING EXPECTATIONS - While obtaining his M.B.A., Sean consistently won academic excellence awards and worked in the fields of real estate, marketing, construction, energy, innovation, and telecommunications. Sean has completed extensive studies used by top Long Island industry professionals on the topics of economic development, downtown revitalization, and market rate housing. PASSION - Sean realized his passion for real estate from his first jobs in estate gardening, construction, and volunteering for organic farms on the South Fork. Extensive business education and industry placements also impressed upon Sean the ambition of growing local commerce. PERSONALLY - Sean is an avid bike rider and frequents farmer’s markets to support local entrepreneurs. There are few places that offer such a unique mix of natural assets, architectural magnificence and access to amenities as the Hamptons. It’s hard to find someone who cares as much about Eastern Long Island as Sean does. Leasing, Investment Properties, Resort Businesses, Land, Luxury Development, and Real Estate Advisory.

The long-awaited expansion is officially complete as the East End’s premiere gourmet grocer opens its doors to the publi...
06/05/2026

The long-awaited expansion is officially complete as the East End’s premiere gourmet grocer opens its doors to the public. Westhampton Beach residents can now shop the highly anticipated Citarella Gourmet Market, located at 141 Montauk Highway. The landmark property, which previously housed the beloved Irish pub The Claddagh, has been completely transformed into a high-end culinary destination. This grand opening marks the brand’s fourth specialty market across the South Fork, joining established outposts in East Hampton, Bridgehampton, and Southampton.

Owner Joe Gurrera noted that for years, neighborhood residents had requested a location closer to home, and he expressed enthusiasm about joining the community and sharing a dedication to excellent food and genuine quality.

The arrival of the new market brings more than a century of fine food heritage to the area. Originally established by Mike Citarella on Manhattan’s Upper West Side in 1912, the business underwent a massive modern evolution after it was acquired in 1985 by Gurrera, a seasoned Fulton Street fishmonger. West End shoppers now have full access to Citarella’s signature premium offerings, ranging from pristine seafood and hand-cut prime beef to fresh bread, chef-prepared foods, freshly baked desserts, and farm-fresh local and organic produce.

Alongside the classic mainstays, visitors will discover a few brand-new creations exclusive to the Westhampton Beach location, including a custom Westhampton tote bag to carry purchases home. To accommodate local schedules, the new market operates seven days a week from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Beyond providing top-tier grocery convenience, the family-run enterprise remains deeply committed to its role as a local community partner. The new Westhampton Beach market continues the corporate tradition of actively supporting regional supply chains, working closely alongside local commercial fishermen, farmers, and florists.

🔗 https://patch.com/new-york/westhampton-hamptonbays/citarella-readying-open-doors-westhampton-beach

Bay Street Theater stands today as one of the premier cultural anchors for live performances in the Hamptons, welcoming ...
06/04/2026

Bay Street Theater stands today as one of the premier cultural anchors for live performances in the Hamptons, welcoming audiences to a spectacular location right on Sag Harbor’s Long Wharf. Yet, the cheering crowds and glowing stage lights mask a dramatic history. Long before it was a non-profit regional theater, this iconic brick building served a much more volatile purpose: it was a military testing facility for naval torpedoes.

The building’s story begins in the late 19th century. In 1891, Brooklyn-based manufacturer J.C. Bliss and Co. began building torpedoes for the United States Navy. To ensure their accuracy, the weapons were shipped by train to the East End, where they were loaded into the Long Wharf facility and test-launched directly into the surrounding bay.

This high-stakes testing led to some remarkable close calls. In June 1898, a torpedo fired from the company’s testing ship, the Sarah Thorpe, malfunctioned mid-flight, pulled a U-turn, and headed straight back toward the vessel. While it failed to explode, it punched a hole right through the ship’s side, nearly making the captain the first in history to have his vessel sunk by his own payload. The crew successfully plugged the leak and hauled the rogue torpedo back into the factory for adjustments. Following the Spanish-American War, Bliss moved its entire manufacturing operation to the wharf, eventually shifting testing to Noyac Bay where it continued until the late 1920s.

Before evolving into the cultural hub we know today, the building cycled through a fascinating series of local reinventions. It sat abandoned for years before being repurposed as an import-export warehouse, a storage facility for Grumman aircraft components, a retail row, a restaurant, and even a bustling 1980s discotheque. After a recent proposal to relocate the venue to nearby John Steinbeck Park was set aside, the theater signed a long-term lease, solidifying its future on the water with a beautifully illuminated outdoor marquee.

🔗 https://www.danspapers.com/2026/03/backstory-bay-street-sag-harbor/

The Curious Legend Behind East Hampton’s “Home Sweet Home” MuseumTucked away on James Lane just off Main Street in East ...
06/04/2026

The Curious Legend Behind East Hampton’s “Home Sweet Home” Museum

Tucked away on James Lane just off Main Street in East Hampton stands a charming, 18th-century saltbox house operating as a local museum. Officially known as “Home Sweet Home,” the landmark is dedicated to John Howard Payne, the 19th-century lyricist who penned the world-famous, nostalgic tune of the same name. Visitors walking through the historic structure are treated to a curated array of period crockery, paintings, and furniture. Yet, despite the museum’s focus, there is no historical evidence that Payne ever actually set foot in the place.

Payne wrote the timeless lyrics to “Home Sweet Home” in 1822 for an opera in England. While the production itself failed, the song became an overnight global sensation. Unfortunately, Payne never received royalties for his massive hit, later landing in a debtor’s prison. While some historians believe an aunt of his may have resided in the East Hampton saltbox, Payne’s personal connection to the physical property is entirely mythical.

The creation of the historic shrine was actually the work of Gustav and Hanna Buek, who purchased the property as a summer home in 1907. Captivated by the song, the couple transformed their residence into a tribute to Payne, gathering period artifacts and even tracking down a forgotten bust of the lyricist from a closet on Randall’s Island.

In 1927, the Bueks persuaded the Village of East Hampton to purchase the property for $30,000 to preserve it in perpetuity. It was an outlandish sum for the era, but it successfully cemented the house as a permanent fixture of East End history. Today, the museum stands as a fascinating testament to how a clever bit of storytelling and a deep love for a classic song can turn a humble home into a cherished community landmark.

🔗 https://www.danspapers.com/2026/02/backstory-home-sweet-home/?utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=dans-daily&utm_term=Dan%27s%20Papers%20Daily

Stepping into Amy’s Hardware in Sag Harbor reveals a unique retail transformation that blends traditional home improveme...
06/03/2026

Stepping into Amy’s Hardware in Sag Harbor reveals a unique retail transformation that blends traditional home improvement essentials with vibrant personal storytelling. Following the passing of her husband, Gene, in early 2023, East Hampton resident Amy Phillips took full ownership of the former Persan’s Hardware, rebranding the legacy shop as Amy’s Hardware and completely reimagining its interior layout.

The transition marks a profound career pivot for Phillips, a mother of three who holds a doctorate in social work and previously taught at Stony Brook University. She originally stepped in to assist with store logistics during her husband’s multi-year battle with cancer. Despite receiving multiple purchase offers for the business, Phillips chose to retain the storefront to preserve a sense of stability for her young daughters.

Collaborating with Ace Hardware, Phillips modernized the entire retail space with taller shelving units and a streamlined checkout area. The high wooden inventory racks were replaced, the paint department was expanded, and the entire interior was treated to a fresh coat of aqua paint. Infusing the space with eclectic energy, Phillips even hung an authentic disco ball sourced from the legendary Studio 54 near the front entrance.

The inventory has expanded far territory beyond traditional plumbing, electrical, and hand tools. Alongside standard hardware goods, the shelves now feature a curated mix of scented candles, board games, toys, and Barbie dolls. A multi-instrumentalist herself, Phillips also installed a premium classic rock sound system and dedicated a section of the store to modestly priced musical instruments, including guitars, violins, and drums.

Every corner of the redesigned shop is steeped in personal family symbolism. The store’s new mascot, Puddin’, is modeled after a beloved family rescue dog.

🔗 https://www.27east.com/sag-harbor-express/news/article_1443eb8c-447f-5bc0-94bd-c11a9475b01f.html

Stepping onto the manufacturing floor of Wm. J. Mills & Co. in Greenport offers a rare glimpse into a bygone era of Amer...
06/03/2026

Stepping onto the manufacturing floor of Wm. J. Mills & Co. in Greenport offers a rare glimpse into a bygone era of American craftsmanship. As the oldest family-run business on the East End, this historic canvas-making operation has sustained itself since 1880 through manual precision, durability, and a deep respect for trade traditions. Moving toward its 150th anniversary, the company is steered by its fifth and sixth generations.

The enterprise began when William J. Mills, a Scottish sailmaker, relocated to Greenport to establish a small waterfront sail loft. Anticipating the eventual shift from sail to motorized vessels, the family strategically expanded in 1921 into residential and commercial canvas awnings, while concurrently operating the local Cedar Island Oyster Company during the region’s historic shellfishing boom. Over the subsequent decades, the awning and marine canvas divisions became the primary pillars of the business as the broader waterfront economy evolved.

A core reason for the company’s longevity is a corporate culture of flexibility and immense employee retention. While production now heavily incorporates computer-aided design (AutoCAD) to plot intricate fabric patterns, the final output remains entirely dependent on highly trained, steady hands. The business treats its workforce like family, cultivating specialized skill sets that allow the team to manage a massive modern workload. Today, the company services between 600 and 700 seasonal clients across the East End each year, handling everything from custom marine fabric repairs to erecting the sprawling canvas awnings for elite regional events like the upcoming 126th U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club.

Even during the winter, the operation maintains an active schedule. Crews carefully remove, inspect, hand-wash, and waterproof client awnings using modern, eco-conscious soaps that are completely free of PFAS and forever chemicals. To maintain strict quality control and manage tight spring turnaround times.

🔗 https://northforksun.com/men-of-the-cloth-inside-wm-mills-co-the-east-ends-oldest-family-business/

A new East End venture is bringing the thrill of aviation directly into luxury homes. Founded by Noyac resident Harold T...
06/02/2026

A new East End venture is bringing the thrill of aviation directly into luxury homes. Founded by Noyac resident Harold Thiers and high-end home automation specialist Tom Mastrianni, Twin Forks Simulation North America designs and builds bespoke, fully immersive flight simulator rigs. By merging photorealistic digital global mapping with high-tech physics engineering, the company creates an elite motion-based experience.

The technology behind the venture is rooted in a lifelong passion for aviation. Thiers, who spent decades flying flight simulators and remote-control aircraft, recognized a massive shift in the industry when advanced satellite imagery and artificial intelligence began rendering highly accurate, real-time 3D models of the Earth. Seeking to elevate the standard home setup, he spent years researching aviation platforms developed by agencies like NASA to design a motion-controlled system that could be scaled down to a residential footprint.

The resulting custom rigs are built around a specialized Stewart platform, utilizing six independently actuated legs to deliver a genuine six-degrees-of-freedom movement profile. Fliers are lifted completely off the ground with up to 400 millimeters of vertical travel and can tilt up to 30 degrees in any direction. When paired with a premium virtual reality headset and authentic physical cockpit controls, the simulator accurately replicates complex aviation variables such as turbulence, updrafts, wind shear, and downdrafts with startling precision.

To transition this advanced engineering project into a turnkey commercial business, Thiers partnered with Mastrianni, the president of Smithtown-based luxury smart-home automation firm Extreme AVS. Mastrianni’s background in high-end home theater design and systems integration allowed the duo to streamline their supply chain, define manufacturing standards, and introduce the product directly to a discerning regional clientele looking for completely unique residential entertainment assets.

🔗 https://southforker.com/2026/02/16/taking-flight-with-twin-forks-simulation/

A North Fork institution is engineering a major commercial transformation just ahead of its centennial milestone. Founde...
06/02/2026

A North Fork institution is engineering a major commercial transformation just ahead of its centennial milestone. Founded in 1928, Cutchogue-based Braun Seafood Co. has evolved from a traditional fish market into a multifaceted East End powerhouse. Driven by a blend of multi-generational expertise and digital upgrades, the company is rewriting its operational blueprint.

While visitors are most familiar with the storefront market counter, the true engine of the empire runs out of the massive warehouse behind it. The wholesale division generates approximately 85% of Braun’s total revenue, supplying over 700 prominent restaurant accounts across Long Island. To feed this demand, warehouse crews process and cut roughly 1,000 pounds of premium-grade tuna every single day during the peak summer rush.

The leadership driving this evolution bridges a unique gap between historic institutional knowledge and contemporary corporate strategy. General Manager Keith Reda, a 38-year fixture of the company, oversees daily operations alongside Vice President Cody Homan. Homan, a third-generation family member, originally departed the North Fork to build a career as a corporate lawyer in Manhattan before returning to guide the business through a devastating facility fire in 2019 and the logistical hurdles of the pandemic.

Under their guidance, Braun is replacing outdated pen-and-paper methods with cutting-edge technology. Following a point-of-sale upgrade in the retail market, the company is launching a wholesale mobile application. This portal allows regional chefs to submit real-time, late-night inventory orders, streamlining shipping routes to bypass heavy seasonal traffic. Homan is also finalizing an online retail ordering system alongside a highly successful residential delivery service.

The expansion extends far beyond standard distribution into large-scale lifestyle catering. What began years ago as a single decorative display has matured into a fleet of custom raw bar setups and a popular mobile food truck.

🔗 https://northforksun.com/braun-seafood-co-nearing-100-reinvents-a-north-fork-institution/

Saying goodbye to a lifelong neighborhood hangout is never easy, particularly on the South Fork where historic community...
06/01/2026

Saying goodbye to a lifelong neighborhood hangout is never easy, particularly on the South Fork where historic community spaces are quickly fading. Fortunately, the transition of a local landmark can be a positive shift when the new stewards are hometown residents who truly value the crowd they serve. That is the consensus welcoming East Hamptonites Kelly and John Piccinnini, who recently completed the 4.4 million dollar acquisition of the former Corner Bar at 1 Main Street. In a joint real estate venture with Hildreth Real Estate Advisors, the couple took over complete operations of the tavern, which is being rebranded as The Corner.

The entrepreneurial pair possess the ideal background to shepherd this legendary 1978 pub into its next chapter. Having assumed management of the Napeague Stretch Clam Bar from Kelly’s family, they are well-versed in updating a nostalgic business without destroying its core identity. Rather than introducing a sterile, corporate atmosphere, they intend to follow their previous operational model to modernize the business infrastructure while fiercely guarding its casual roots.

Though many residents worried that the iconic venue would lose its character, the incoming plans focus on structural longevity rather than a complete overhaul. Extensive renovations are underway to repair the kitchen and basement to meet strict county health codes. Out front, the original mahogany bar is being restored alongside traditional forest green tones and maritime accents. To make the venue more functional, the tall divider cutting off the bar room will be lowered and fitted with folding doors, creating extra space to fix the tavern’s historic bottleneck issues.

The project initially faced neighborhood pushback regarding staffing changes during the temporary closure. The owners cleared the air by confirming that while a new core management team was necessary to launch the venture, they remain entirely eager to interview and hire any original employees who wish to stay on board once renovations wrap up.

🔗 https://www.27east.com/sag-harbor-express/news/business/article_0a57f3b5-1209-4979-b269-88d6fbfb629f

A dormant piece of Shirley infrastructure is officially set for a $190 million transformation. The Brookhaven Town Plann...
06/01/2026

A dormant piece of Shirley infrastructure is officially set for a $190 million transformation. The Brookhaven Town Planning Board has formally approved site plans submitted by Hampshire Venture Partners LLC to redevelop the 105-acre former Brookhaven Campus of Dowling College. The massive undertaking will breathe new life into the property, which has sat largely vacant off the William Floyd Parkway since the college filed for bankruptcy and shuttered its aeronautics school in 2016.

The crown jewel of the approved redevelopment is a state-of-the-art, $25 million recreational complex. Spanning 81,250 square feet, the indoor arena will feature two full-size sheets of ice, spectator bleacher seating, modern locker rooms, and concession spaces. Local officials confirmed that once construction is finalized, the sports hub will be dedicated to the Town of Brookhaven as a public park, making it fully accessible to all town residents.

To clear the way for this fresh concept, crews recently finalized the total demolition of a blighted, 72,000-square-foot former campus dormitory. While the residential building was razed, Hampshire Venture Partners intends to preserve approximately 53,000 square feet of existing on-site offices, classrooms, and an aviation hangar for future adaptive reuse. Additionally, the developer has officially turned over 23 acres of old Dowling athletic fields and an extra 21 acres of wooded open space to town ownership, which will undergo extensive repairs to become active community parkland.

The commercial engine funding these massive public park donations is a planned 596,000-square-foot industrial logistics hub. Hampshire Venture Partners will utilize 60 acres of the parcel to construct three speculative warehouse buildings in measured phases, sizing out at roughly 206,000, 183,000, and 206,000 square feet. Located directly adjacent to the Town of Brookhaven’s Calabro Airport, the project is uniquely positioned to optimize local trade and supply chains.

🔗 https://greaterlongisland.com/brookhaven-planning-board-approves-ice-rink-dowling-college-shirley/

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