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Palumbo and Murray Get Substantive

Incumbent state senator and challenger dig into affordability, environment, tax relief, data centers, health care, and cooperating with ICE in virtual debate.

Oct 8, 2026

Town Budget Would Pierce Cap

East Hampton Town released its tentative budget last week, at $118,910,330, an increase of $8.2 million, or 7.44 percent over the 2026 budget. For the third consecutive year, it pierced New York State’s 2-percent tax levy cap.

Oct 8, 2026

Government

The East Hampton Town Board is mulling over legislation that would abolish the board of three elected assessors, instead moving to a model where there is just one board-appointed assessor.

Oct 8, 2026

There will be attempts to undermine the midterms but they will fail, one election expert said at a forum last week. Another pointed out that the Trump administration doesn’t care what the law says. Both urged strong voter turnout.

Oct 8, 2026

The East Hampton Town Board split 3 to 2 on a resolution determining that legislation enabling rent-restricted employer-sponsored housing would have no environmental impact.

Oct 8, 2026

“Calvary has done nothing to the land next door,” the Rev. Trevon Fergerson said. “Nothing will be done to that land unless the church agrees with it. Until a meeting is had and a vote is carried and reflected in our trustees’ minutes, nothing will be done with the property next door.”

Oct 1, 2026

Arts

Art Is the Mission for Melanie Crader

Melanie Crader, Guild Hall’s museum director and curator of visual art, has had both a successful run as a visual artist as well as museum posts at the Menil Collection and the Hammer Art Museum.

Oct 8, 2026

“Maverick: The Epic Adventures of David Lean” is a documentary that illuminates his groundbreaking film career while at the same time exploring his complex personal life.

Oct 8, 2026

“The Old Marlin and the Sea,” a play by John McCaffrey about William Farnum, a North Haven resident whose film career spanned 1914 to 1952, will premiere at LTV.

Oct 8, 2026

Coming to the film festival is “Pete Townshend: Behind Blue Eyes,” a documentary that traverses the highs and lows of the rock icon’s career and his personal life.

Oct 8, 2026

Villages

Helicopter Traffic Took Off in 2026

Traffic to and from East Hampton Town Airport this past summer was up 8.3 percent over last year, the Wainscott C.A.C. was told Saturday, but “the big headline is helicopter traffic was up 26.9 percent versus 2025,” the developer of a flight tracking platform said. 

Oct 8, 2026

Hailing Habitat Volunteers

ChangeHampton, which promotes sustainable landscaping practices on the East End, will celebrate participants in its Humanity for Habitat project at an East Hampton residence Friday at 11 a.m. 

Oct 8, 2026

Montauk Celebrates Fall

Montauk’s 45th annual Fall Fest, a celebration of the season, will take place on Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the downtown green. 

Oct 8, 2026

Food

News for Foodies 10.08.26

Chowders by more than 20 local chefs will benefit the Springs Food Pantry, chillable reds are to be featured at Park Place Wines, and an Oktoberfest celebration in Montauk.

Oct 8, 2026

News for Foodies 10.01.26

Frankie’s Fabulous Italiano is offering half off the price of pasta on Mondays, and the same for appetizers on Wednesdays, pizza on Thursdays, and chicken Parmesan on Sundays.

Oct 1, 2026

News for Foodies 09.24.26

Of note this week: Drink specials at Lobster Roll, happy hour at Lion’s Nook Bar and Grill, Locals Night at Inlet Seafood, and happy hour and pasta specials at Frankie’s Fabulous.

Sep 24, 2026