Kelly Laffey

Proper grammar can make a big difference in people’s perceptions of you. Here are the top tips to master.

When the 38th Annual Shelter Island Run kicks off on June 17, “Boston” Bill Rodgers will be on the starting line, joining a band of legendary elite racers who

Singer and songwriter Jeff LeBlanc is no stranger to Westhampton Beach. Growing up in Center Moriches, he honed his craft playing outside of the Beach Bakery

It takes a chef who is very confident in his food, in his craft and in his restaurant to respond with, “Doesn’t matter! Everything is frozen!” when asked what

The spirit of Montauk will be on full display this weekend, as the 54th Annual Montauk Friends of Erin St. Patrick’s Day parade weaves through downtown. For

The etymology of Patchogue’s That Meetball Place (TMP) is just as you would guess: It’s both a place to meet, and a place to have a ball. That’s what senior

Toast Coffeehouse, the popular breakfast and lunch spot in Port Jefferson, has opened its second location on Main Street in Patchogue, right in the heart of

Though the temperature may still be hovering around freezing, I decided to stand up paddleboard on a recent morning. The experience of carving through a

An iconic establishment in Mattituck, The Village Cheese Shop has perfectly fit into the ambience of Long Island Wine Country for over a decade. The shop

Children young and old will delight in a trip down Memory Lane this Sunday, when Carole and Paula, stars of the popular 1970s show The Magic Garden, come to

The best part about being a Mets fan is the number of people who text you “Congratulations!” when the team is doing well. It feels like I’m in the lineup, and

Once called the “wild, wild east,” Montauk’s appeal as an escape is no longer a secret. Wind-swept bluffs butt up against deep harbors and premier surf spots.

Ethan Hawke ran by me at 116th Street and Fifth Avenue just before 2 p.m. on Sunday, November 1, an official entrant in the annual New York City Marathon.

With the advent of fall, a sense of quiet has descended upon the East End. But fall is arguably the most active time across the North and South forks, as

Located in Cutchogue, Satur Farms is owned by chef Eberhard Müller and wife Paulette Satur. Since purchasing the farm in 1997, the duo have been dedicated to

Many locals and tourists celebrate Long Island’s four seasons, but Port Jefferson’s Fifth Season embraces Long Island culinary culture, from wines to heirloom

“Local ingredients are produced with passion and heart,” says Chef Marco Pellegrini of Caci North Fork, which emphasizes fresh pastas and seafood in its menu.

The health effects of being on the water have long been acknowledged, and living well at sea takes on a deeper meaning this Saturday, when the annual Paddle

It’s no secret that the Hamptons, and Montauk in particular, is famed for its nightlife. But on the opposite end of the spectrum, the East End has also become

The suds are flowing in Montauk once again, as Montauk Brewing Company has officially re-opened for business, after expanding its building on South Erie