Teens Protecting Teens from Social Media Harm
October 19, 2026 | The New York Community Trust High school seniors Bhoomi Jobanputra and Isla Robbins are helping their peers across the region stay safe in their relationships and on social media. Over informal weekly Zoom sessions, they talk with fellow teens about relationship red flags (e.g., “love bombing” and stalking) and green flags […]
Manhattan Sex Trafficking Case Includes Assaults on South Fork by Brothers
Joseph P. Shaw | 27East.com | Oct 15, 2026 A high-profile sex trafficking case will conclude later this month with the sentencing of three brothers, two of whom were luxury real estate brokers whose business included millions of dollars of Hamptons sales and rentals. In March, a Manhattan federal court jury found Alon, Oren, and […]
Beyond the Shelter: How The Retreat’s Cate Carbonaro Is Reframing Abuse Support and Prevention
Cailin Riley | 27East.com | Oct 14, 2026 When Cate Carbonaro was working as a public defender in the Bronx, she often found herself defending her own career choice. People questioned why she wanted to represent people accused of crimes. Some even asked how she slept at night. The answer lay in the reality that […]
East End Fund for Children and Citarella Commemorates End of 2026 Fundraising Season
27East.com | Dan Stark | Sep 30, 2026 The East End Fund for Children and Citarella gathered on Tuesday afternoon at Citarella East Hampton for a closing ceremony to celebrate the conclusion of the 2026 fundraising season for the coalition, in which they raised $152,475. The fund is a coalition of eight East End nonprofit […]
How To Keep Kids Safe On Social Media—It’s More Than Time Limits
By Judy Stone, Senior Contributor / Forbes Published Sep 06, 2026 Meta recently reached a $17 billion settlement with states over claims that it fueled teen social media addiction, harming their mental health. The agreement, while seemingly huge, is less than 10% of Meta’s 2025 revenue alone. But the dangers to young people go far beyond media […]
The Retreat Adds Two New Members to Board of Directors
Aug 31, 2026 / The East Hampton Press The Retreat has added Kara Sue Ackerman and Laura Fox to its board of directors, bringing community advocacy and clinical expertise in trauma and family dynamics to the organization’s leadership. Ackerman, a lifelong East Hampton resident, is the founder of Secrets N Style, a fashion, beauty and […]
The Retreat to honor Chef Michael Symon at its annual golf outing
By The Long Island Times | August 21, 2026 The Retreat will celebrate celebrity Chef Michael Symon at its annual golf outing on Thursday, Oct. 8 at the Amagansett Golf Club. Proceeds from the event will benefit The Retreat’s mission to provide safety, shelter, and support for survivors of domestic abuse, sexual assault, and human […]
Rep. Miller Perpetuates Domestic Abuse Myths
Rep. Miller Perpetuates Domestic Abuse MythsEast Hampton Star Editorial | August 13, 2026 East Hampton Star Editorial | August 13, 2026 If you are following the battle for control of the House in the midterms, you know the name of Representative Max Miller. He is a Republican from Ohio’s 7th District, a Cleveland-area seat. According […]
Serving Up Hope: The Retreat’s Nancy Cohn Memorial Tennis Event Raises More Than $100,000 To Support Free Services For Survivors
by James Lane Post The Retreat’s annual Nancy Cohn Memorial Love-All Against Abuse Tennis Tournament drew supporters and players to Sportime Amagansett on July 11. The event raised over $100,000 to support The Retreat’s mission of providing safety, shelter, and hope to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking across Long Island. This year’s […]
The Retreat To Host Tennis Event Fundraiser
By 27East.com The Retreat will bring together tennis enthusiasts, supporters and community members for its annual Nancy Cohn Memorial Love-All Against Abuse Tennis Tournament on Saturday, July 11, at Sportime Amagansett, raising funds to support survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking across the East End. The event, scheduled from 2 to 5:30 […]