A decomposed humpback whale found on a rocky stretch of shoreline at Ditch Plain in Montauk on Friday morning was removed by Saturday afternoon, thanks to some hard work by East Hampton Town, a contractor, and about a dozen volunteers with the Atlantic Marine Conservation Society.
County: Keep Kids, Pets Away From Town Pond
Suffolk County issued a warning Friday that a dramatic bloom of toxic cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, has been detected in Town Pond in East Hampton Village.
June 27, 2026
Burke-Gonzalez Sails to Victory
She was endorsed by Gov. Kathy Hochul, Assemblyman Tommy John Schiavoni, County Legislator Ann Welker, and by three of four East Hampton Town Board members, and on Tuesday night, Supervisor Kathee Burke-Gonzalez won the endorsement of Democratic voters.
June 23, 2026
Police & Courts
After reporting suspicious people in her driveway, an Oyster Pond Lane woman told police on June 17 that they might have been neighbors who sometimes use her driveway as a shorter path to their house.
Jun 25, 2026
One member of a group of motorcyclists “speeding and riding erratically,” according to East Hampton Village police, was left injured Sunday afternoon after he hit the rear of a car stopped on Main Street.
Jun 25, 2026
A Ticking Time Bomb on Fort Pond?
Considering the fire at the East Hampton Energy Storage Center, which resulted in the release of over two million gallons of water from an on-site fire suppression system, it’s hard to imagine that a similar fire at a Montauk storage center wouldn’t have environmental consequences with no good way to remediate them.
Jun 25, 2026
Marking 40 Years of the Hatchery
Every year East Hampton Town’s shellfish hatchery aims to grow around two million oysters, six to eight million clams, and “as many bay scallops as the gods will allow,” its director, John Dunne, said — but at least 300,000.
Jun 25, 2026
Government
In a continued effort to spur the construction of A.D.U.s throughout East Hampton Town, the town board last week unanimously supported taking $1 million from the community housing fund and chopping it into 10 separate $100,000 loans for applicants. Applications became available on the town’s website Monday and are open until Aug. 21.
Jun 25, 2026
The Suffolk County Water Authority is asking East Hampton Village residents to conserve water following discovery of contaminated wells, for which the 2023 fire at a lithium-ion energy storage system at a Cove Hollow Road substation is the suspected culprit.
Jun 25, 2026
The East Hampton Village Board voted unanimously to approve its fiscal year 2027 budget, which lowers taxes by 0.29 percent.
Jun 25, 2026
Chris Gallant, an Army National Guard pilot, former air traffic controller, union leader, and volunteer firefighter, is the apparent winner of Tuesday’s Democratic primary for New York’s First Congressional District, having defeated Lukas Ventouras.
Jun 23, 2026
Arts
Concept and Process in Balance
Matthew Satz’s exhibition at the Pollock-Krasner House reflects his ongoing engagement with the history of painting through works that are “conceptually based and process-oriented.”
Jul 2, 2026
The Soho Sessions, a concert series that supports worthy causes, will bring Dan + Shay, the Grammy-winning country duo, to the Stephen Talkhouse in a benefit for a mental health nonprofit.
Jul 2, 2026
The Hamptons Fine Art Fair will return to Southampton with over 140 galleries and special features, including a Marilyn Monroe centennial homage and a tribute to David Hockney.
Jul 2, 2026
The Church will host Tom Freston, whose book “Unplugged” covers his adventures at MTV, Viacom, and elsewhere, and Jim Windolf, the author of a book that unpacks the Dylan/Beatles connection.
Jul 2, 2026
Villages
Dead Whale Washes Ashore at Ditch Plain
A severely decomposed humpback whale was discovered washed up at Ditch Plain in Montauk Friday morning. Removing it will be a challenge for East Hampton Town, which is working in concert with a number of agencies to develop a plan.
A Junkyard in Low-Earth Orbit
In a month when Elon Musk became the world’s first trillionaire by taking SpaceX, his satellite and space flight company, public, it’s worth asking, do you know what might happen if you were hit by a fleck of dried paint moving at 17,000 miles per hour?
A Salute to Sherrill Dayton
One day before his 90th birthday, Sherrill Dayton received an early gift in the form of a proclamation thanking him for many years of service to East Hampton Village.
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Food
South Fork Somm: Sparkling Wine for Your Sparklers
With July 4th on the horizon, The Star’s sommelier turns her attention to sparkling wines, with options including a great value from New Mexico and Champagnes that won’t break the bank.
Jul 2, 2026
News for Foodies 07.02.26
There’s a pop-up farm and artisans market coming to Sagaponack, daily beverage specials at Lobster Roll, a happy hour at Gosman’s, and small pies from Loaves and Fishes.
Jul 2, 2026
News for Foodies 06.25.26
Taco Tuesdays at Navy Beach, Ralph’s Coffee truck (that’s Ralph Lauren) at Mulford Farm, and an acclaimed mixologist is coming to Bridgehampton.
Jun 25, 2026