Project Zero’s 3rd Annual Beach Clean-Up and Coral Celebration Shines at Surf Lodge

On Saturday, August 10, Project Zero hosted its 3rd Annual Hamptons Beach Clean-Up and Coral Celebration, bringing together conservationists, artists, and music lovers for a day that seamlessly merged environmental action with elevated Hamptons nightlife. The morning began in downtown Montauk, where over 30 volunteers joined forces to collect four bags of litter in under an hour, aided by The Dream Bus from non-profit 8 Billion Dreams. With the sand swept clean, the energy shifted to Surf Lodge for a sunset fundraiser benefitting Project Zero’s Coral Collective — a global campaign dedicated to protecting and restoring coral reefs.

Alexandra Richards 

Photo Credit: Madison McGaw

Jake Clark (Artist)

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Georgia Cohen, Alexandra Richards, Kelly Brady 

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Jordan Emanuel (DJ)

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Project Zero Beach Cleaners and The Dream Bus by non-profit 8 Billion Dreams 

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The evening transformed Surf Lodge into a celebration of ocean advocacy and artistic expression. Live performances from Alexandra Richards, Malice K, Jordan Emanuel, and Grace Bowers filled the air with a festival-like spirit as the sun dipped below the horizon. Guests also browsed a curated art auction featuring works by James Goldcrown, Jake Clark, Bradley Theodore, and more, with 100% of proceeds directly funding coral restoration efforts. The auction remains live through the week, inviting supporters everywhere to participate.

This year’s event was made possible with support from Holiday Vodka, Astral Tequila, Wölffer Estate Vineyard, and Fisher’s Island Lemonade — ensuring the cocktails were as vibrant as the cause. With its mix of community action, art, and music, Project Zero’s Montauk tradition continues to prove that making an impact can be as stylish as it is significant.

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The Great Nosh Brings Culinary Culture and Community to Governors Island This Summer

Mark your calendars — a fresh, joyful culinary celebration is making its debut this summer. On June 22nd, The Great Nosh, presented by the Jewish Food Society, will take over Governors Island with a vibrant mix of food, music, art, and storytelling. Designed as an inclusive picnic-style festival, The Great Nosh brings together some of New York’s most beloved chefs and restaurants for a day of cross-cultural collaborations, seasonal bites, and communal connection — all set against the backdrop of the Statue of Liberty.

A love letter to Jewish food traditions and the city’s diverse culinary scene, The Great Nosh features standout partnerships like Thai Diner x Katz’s Deli, Atoboy x Apollo Bagels, and Morgenstern’s x Russ & Daughters. Whether you’re indulging in black-and-white cookie cheesecake sandwiches or savoring schnitzel and chips in Eyal Shani’s enchanted sabich garden, the menu alone is worth the ferry ride.

Beyond the food, guests can enjoy a curated wine bar from The Four Horsemen, shop picnic-ready goods in the marketplace from Alimentari Flâneur, and experience cooking demos under the Grandmas Tent hosted by Gail Simmons and Pati Jinich. Expect challah baking, Persian tachin, homemade pickles, and more. For a touch of nostalgia, there’s beaded jewelry making with Susan Alexandra, backgammon with Old Jewish Men, and family-friendly art activations.

With over 2,000 attendees expected, The Great Nosh is set to become a staple of NYC’s summer festival scene. At a time when connection feels more important than ever, this event offers a spirited, meaningful way to gather, eat, and celebrate the flavors and stories that shape us. Tickets are $36 and include a custom picnic blanket and tote — a perfect souvenir from a day of noshing done right.

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