Key facts
- Montauk locals are protesting a new hotel development.
- The locals fear the hotel will become a disruptive party venue.
- The owner stated the hotel will not be an "open-until-2 a.m. rager."
A conflict has emerged in the Hamptons, specifically in Montauk, between local residents and a California hotelier over a new establishment called Este. Locals are expressing concerns and rallying against the development, fearing it will turn into a late-night party spot. Marley Dominguez, the owner of Este, addressed these concerns directly, stating that the venue will not operate as an "open-until-2 a.m. rager." The controversy highlights tensions between established local communities and new commercial developments, particularly those perceived to alter the character of a neighborhood.