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Our HamptonsAuthor: Our Hamptons
OUR HAMPTONS There's another side of the Hamptons, not seen in the tabloids. The viewpoint that respects history, embraces preservation, and cherishes eastern Long Island's rich sense of place. OUR HAMPTONS are conversations between longtime East Hampton residents Esperanza Leon and Irwin Levy. We aren't Bonac (don't worry, we'll explain!) but do sing its praises. We invite you to eavesdrop. Language: en-us Genres: History Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Great Gull Island, Southhold
Episode 103
Monday, 23 March, 2026
Esperanza and Irwin never heard of Great Gull Island before stumbling on a 2025 NY Times article about it. Located within 2.5 miles of Plum Island within the Town of Southold, the island's early history is as Fort Michie, a military outpost, dating back to 1886. But our focus is more on its role as a massive wildlife sanctuary, home to the Western Hemisphere’s largest Tern colony. It's also the story of Helen Hays, who for 50 years, made Great Gull Island her life's work. Listening is Believing.












