The 24th Annual Mary Anne Fusco Coat Drive Is On

Douglas Elliman broker, Mary Anne Fusco has been a champion of the classic coat drive (new or lightly-used outerwear) for almost a quarter of a century. Her annual coat drive has already begun for 2023 and will once again provide warmth to thousands. The last day for collection is March 31.

Coats are being collected in New York City, the Hamptons, and the North Fork, with the coats going to Heart of the Hamptons, where distribution will be made to the community.

With supporters that help to fund the boxes, provide drop off locations, and help with the printing of signage, Fusco has built an army to help the less fortunate. Currently her Bridgehampton office is deluged by donations and she could not be happier.

“I want to give a special thank you to Twin Forks Moving who donated the luxe boxes and wrapping paper into which people can donate their coats,” said Fusco. “We are so grateful to all of our support team.”

Fusco’s 2023 support team includes Dermot Dolan and Michael Amoia of Hamptons Risk Management, Francis Cuttita of Cuttita LLP, Charles Sferrazza of Botta Sferrazza Architects, and Peter Speranza of Cross Country Mortgage.

Drop-off sites for coats are in all three regions and Fusco’s team will arrange for pick up if you can’t make it by calling (917) 836-0391.

Donation Drop Off Locations:

New York City and vicinity:

Douglas Elliman
1995 Broadway, 4th & 5th Floor
New York, NY 10023

Douglas Elliman
47-37 Vernon Boulevard
Long Island City, NY 11101

The Hamptons:

Douglas Elliman
2488 Main Street
Bridgehampton, NY 11932

Hamptons Risk Management
2228 Montauk Highway
Bridgehampton, NY 11932

Southampton Village Hall
23 Main Street
Southampton, NY 11968

Egg New York
63 Main Street
Southampton, NY 11968

The North Fork:

Douglas Elliman
11700 Main Road
Mattituck, NY 11952

Epic Nail Salon
31323 Main Road
Cutchogue, NY 11935

Ty Wenzel

Co-Publisher & Contributor

Ty Wenzel, a recent breast cancer survivor, started her career as a fashion coordinator for Bloomingdale’s followed by fashion editor for Cosmopolitan Magazine. She was also a writer for countless publications, including having published a memoir (St. Martin's Press) and written features for The New York Times. She is an award-winning writer and designer who covers lifestyle, real estate, architecture and interiors for James Lane Post. She previously worked as a writer and marketing director for The Independent. She has won multiple PCLI and NYPA awards for journalism, social media and design, including best website design and best magazine for James Lane Post, which she co-founded in 2020. Wenzel is also a co-founder of the meditation app for kids, DreamyKid, and the Hamptons social media agency, TWM Hamptons Social Media.