From luxury beach hideout to party getaway, the Hamptons is going through a cultural transformation.
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- The Hamptons are facing an influx of exclusive social clubs and locals aren't happy.
- Traditionally a quiet refuge for the wealthy, club nightlife is now encroaching on the area.
- The Hamptons' residents don't want their homes to become a party hotspot.
Just two hours east of Manhattan...