Hedge Hogs in the Hamptons: The Latest Skirmish in the East End Border Wars

On the evening of Tuesday, June 22, tech tycoon Terry Semel appeared before the Zoning Board of Appeals at East Hampton's town hall on Pantigo Road. "I was hoping to come here for a peaceful summer," Mr. Semel, the former CEO of Yahoo, told a board of five councilmen. Flanked by a team of seven lawyers from three different law firms, Mr. Semel proceeded to spend the next 45 minutes pleading the...

Plastic passion: The cheats' guide to creating a hassle-free garden

Time was you could go into a garden, sit on a wooden deck, admire the neighbour's lush, green lawn and gasp at the vibrant colours of the flowerbeds, while being reasonably confident that you knew what you were looking at.

Steps can extend life of summer gear

Nothing can give you the summer blues like a flat tire when you want to take a family bike ride or having to replace patio furniture in midseason because it's falling apart. Here are a few basic preventive measures that could help your gear last longer -- and help you avoid mishaps.

Bargains, surprises await at yard sales

"Once it's in your blood, you can't get it out," says Gloria Manny of Plattsburgh.

Swap Shop

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