East Hampton Republicans Tap Vilar as New Party Chairman
Mr. Vilar, who lives in Springs and recently lost a bid for a town board seat in a special election, received unanimous support from the party’s executive committee.
Town Working on Management Plan for Opening Mecox Bay Cut to Ocean
“This bay has not drained effectively for a very long time,” Harry Ludlow told the Southampton Town Trustees on Monday, December 2, when the board held a public hearing on a long-awaited draft management plan for Mecox Bay prepared by the town’s Department of Land Management.
Two Face Felony Charges in Election Petition Fraud Investigation
Two members of East Hampton Town political committees are facing felony forgery charges following an investigation by the Suffolk County District Attorney’s office, which examined signatures on nominating petitions for candidates running for local offices during the 2018 elections.
Galardi-Troy Breaks New Ground in Hampton Ballet Theatre School’s ‘Nutcracker’
Pierson sophomore Hudson Galardi-Troy is the first student to ever take on the role of Snow King, dancing opposite the Snow Queen in the Hampton Ballet Theatre School’s annual production of “The Nutcracker,” staging this weekend at Guild Hall in East Hampton.
Killer Bees Return Ready To Make a Run
Now in his sophomore year as head coach, Ron White welcomes back his entire lineup from last season as the Killer Bees look to make a run at state title number 10.
New Preservation Group Sets Sights on Old Burying Grounds
Even though they’re long gone, the people who are buried in the South Fork’s oldest cemeteries often have a lot to say about the early days of the towns where they lived.
Benefit Planned to Support East End Outreach for Homeless
Looking to reaffirm its connections on the South Fork, Maureen’s Haven will hold its first “winter benefit and celebration” in Southampton from 6 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, December 1 at Seasons of Southampton restaurant at 15 Prospect Street.
Village One Step Closer to Park After Lot Line Approval by Planning Board
The John Steinbeck Waterfront Park is one step closer to becoming a reality, as the Sag Harbor Planning Board on Tuesday granted a lot line modification.
Harbor Books Not Ready To Say Goodbye Yet
The proprietor of Harbor Books announced this weekend her lease will end at the end of February, meaning she has to find a new location.
Southampton Reorganizes Departments and Adopts Final Budget
The Southampton Town Board authorized a major reorganization of town departments last week when it adopted a final 2019 operating budget that totals about $102.65 million, up 3.3 percent from the current budget.
Hamptons Doc Fest Sharpens Its Focus
When Jimmy Chin and E. Chai Vasarhelyi set out to make “Free Solo,” they would make a climbing film that wasn’t about climbing. They would literally, and figuratively, defy heights and boundaries — capturing one man’s dream to conquer the vast granite wall of El Capitan unaided, a feat never accomplished before.
Talent and High Hopes for Lady Whalers Basketball Team
Chastin Giles and Katie Kneeland, and certainly their coach, Kevin Barron, remember what it felt like when an eight-point lead slipped away and Stony Brook celebrated a playoff victory on the Lady Whalers’ home floor to end last season.
Bridgehampton Focuses on Building Positive School Culture
Asked whether they agreed with the statement “Students in this school show respect for each other,” 9.9 percent strongly agreed; 24.7 agreed; 43.2 percent felt “neutral,” and 22.2 percent disagreed or strongly disagreed.
‘Express Sessions’ Looks at the Rise of Arts and Culture in Sag Harbor
From contemporary art galleries to iconic businesses like Canio’s Books, and cornerstone institutions including Bay Street Theater, the Sag Harbor Whaling and Historical Museum and the John Jermain Memorial Library, the cultural scene in Sag Harbor has been evolving to meet the needs of a changing world.
Bid for Fence Stalls Permit Vote; Failing Septic Systems an Issue in 2 Wetlands...
There are things the board has no authority to require, commented Mr. Parker, “but there are things we cannot allow.”
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East Hampton Police Apprehend Man Following Foot Chase
A 66-year-old East Hampton man led police on a brief foot chase Thursday afternoon after he allegedly shot a gun inside his house following a domestic dispute.
Town Weighs Moratorium as it Explores Bridgehampton Historic District
From the Topping Rose House, the 1910 Founders Monument and the 1842 Nathaniel Rogers house on the east to the Methodist Church and the 1825 Gurdon Corwith house on the west, more than a score of buildings and sites dating from the early 19th century to the early 20th century continue to define downtown Bridgehampton.
Town Official Details Recycling Programs for Noyac Civic Council
Noyac residents threw out question after question about trash and recycling on Tuesday to a Southampton Town official, who described the situation as overwhelming.