Dan Rattiner

1 week ago | danspapers.com | Dan Rattiner

SCENE ON THE SUBWAYJon Stewart, Jerry Seinfeld and David Letterman were seen getting off a train at the westbound Sag Harbor platform laughing and talking last Monday at 1 p.m. When our spotter asked them where they were headed, they said lunch at The American Hotel and disappeared up the escalator to Main Street. Close Get the Full StoryNews, events, culture and more — delivered to you.

1 week ago | danspapers.com | Dan Rattiner

As a journalist deeply entrenched in the ever-evolving landscape of Hamptons real estate, I have encountered some truly fascinating stories over the years. Here are a few that stand out. HAMPTONS REAL ESTATE STORIESSAGAPONACKThe country prospered mightily leading up to the great downturn in 2008. One man who did very well on Wall Street bought a 15-acre farm in Sagaponack.

2 weeks ago | danspapers.com | Dan Rattiner

SCENE ON THE SUBWAYNo one famous was seen riding the subway this past week. All 17 of our celebrity spotter volunteers were out on the trains this weekend, but, sadly, without result. Close Get the Full StoryNews, events, culture and more — delivered to you.

2 weeks ago | danspapers.com | Dan Rattiner

Well, it’s over. A school district in the Hamptons just spent at least $100,000 in legal fees to determine whether a particular school’s principal was guilty of stealing a $25 Amazon gift card intended for one of the teachers. The investigation took nearly 15 months to complete. If you call to ask the exact amount spent, nobody will give you the figure. It’s embarrassing.

3 weeks ago | danspapers.com | Dan Rattiner

SCENE ON THE SUBWAYSeen riding the subway between Southampton and Hampton Bays last Monday was His Honor Carlos Papito Caliente-Barros, the mayor of Punta del Este, Uruguay. We understand he was here on official business. He was all dressed up in a shiny suit with a red bow tie. Close Get the Full StoryNews, events, culture and more — delivered to you.