Kimberly Guilfoyle, the girlfriend of Donald Trump Jr. and the national chairwoman of the Trump Victory Finance Committee, was spotted with the younger Mr. Trump at a cocktail party in Bridgehampton. She tested positive for the virus Friday night while in South Dakota for the president's appearance for Fourth of July festivities at Mount Rushmore.
In Suffolk, Just 20 Covid Patients in I.C.U.
The number of positive cases in the county rose by 47, and hospitalizations increased by two. On a brighter note, the number of patients in intensive care units decreased by seven to just 20, and an additional eight people who had the virus were discharged.
Jul 3, 2020
Beaching It In East Hampton This Weekend?
As this very different Fourth of July weekend begins, East Hampton Town has issued a reminder about regulations still in effect to stop the spread of Covid-19, particularly at its beaches.
Jul 3, 2020
A Lifeguard Season Like No Other
This summer, lifeguards are setting an example for the community by wearing masks and ensuring that no crowds gather. This means they have to keep their eyes glued to the water — and also scan the beaches for any large groups. One reporter's story.
Jul 2, 2020
Urban Exodus Drives Boom in Hamptons Real Estate Market
At the onset of the pandemic in early spring, a mad dash of New York City residents seeking an East End refuge led to a surge in rentals, which depleted inventory of all but the most expensive properties. Given what landlords were asking per month, people began to think, "For that money I could carry this house for a year. . . . When we hit that tipping point, the flood gates opened."
Jul 2, 2020
Overwhelmed by Volume, Strained Postal Workers Struggle to Keep Up
The Covid-19 pandemic has flooded post offices and shipping stores with packages, mail, and new customers, leading to difficult working conditions for employees and long lines for customers. Some postal service staffers have worked seven days a week for 30-plus days and 253 of Long Island's approximately 7,000 postal employees have contracted the virus.
Jul 2, 2020
Gruesome Find Stirs Memories of Montauk Monster
A reader reached out to The Star on Thursday with photos of what he said might just be another Montauk Monster, the famously gruesome creature found in Montauk in 2008 that became a viral internet sensation.
Jul 3, 2020
Surging Home Sales Fuel Record Income for Preservation Fund
The Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund reported $45.43 million in revenues through May of this year, the highest five-month total in the fund's 22-year history. The money comes from a 2-percent transfer tax on real estate sales and provides money for land preservation, water quality improvement, and the protection of maritime heritage.
Jul 3, 2020
There was an accident in the parking lot of the Red Horse complex on Friday night as a driverwas trying to exit to the right, onto Montauk Highway, where the sign says entrance only.
Jul 2, 2020
This year, without community fireworks shows, backyard gatherings around the grill might be just about the only way many people celebrate the Fourth of July. This makes Tom Baker, the assistant chief East Hampton Town fire marshal, nervous, given that at least three fires recently have been attributed to ordinary propane tanks.
Jul 2, 2020
East Hampton Town police took note of a black 2011 Ford that matched the description of a car involved in an unrelated incident, as it was driving along Springs-Fireplace Road.
Jul 2, 2020
A 31-foot boat was briefly adrift in the North Haven mooring field on the afternoon of June 23, knocking into anchored boats nearby. The occupants had slipped their mooring before starting the engines and then could not find the keys for about 20 minutes.
Jul 2, 2020
