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Sag Harbor Mayor Addresses Virus Preparedness

Sag Harbor Mayor Kathleen Mulcahy said in a teleconference today that the Suffolk County Department of Health Services is planning a drive-in facility to test for the coronavirus in the county.

Mar 17, 2020
East Hampton Airport Open, But Terminal Closed

The airport itself has not closed and flights can still come in and out.

Mar 17, 2020
Schools Work to Provide for Families Amid Closures

With the schools closed, many parents have begun navigating the world of homeschooling for the first time, and school districts have begun serving meals to students who take part in the federal free and reduced-price lunch program. 

Mar 17, 2020
East Hampton Supervisor to Offer COVID-19 Update Tuesday

East Hampton Town Supervisor Peter Van Scoyoc will offer an update on the COVID-19 situation at the town board work session on Tuesday at 10 a.m. The meeting will be broadcast live on LTV, but will be closed to public attendance.

Mar 17, 2020
New COVID-19 Case Reported in East Hampton

The Suffolk County Health Department confirmed that a 70-year-old East Hampton Village man had tested positive for COVID-19 and is now under quarantine, Mayor Richard Lawler announced.

Mar 16, 2020
Most Courts Close, But Tennant Case Continues

Courthouses throughout Suffolk County, including East Hampton Town and Sag Harbor Village Justice Courts, are closing amid the spread of COVID-19, but the case against Patchita Tennant, a former East Hampton CVS manager accused of trying to murder her boyfriend, will press on.

Mar 16, 2020
Sweeping New Restrictions on Restaurants, Bars, Gyms, and Theaters

Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced Monday morning that the governors of New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut have jointly agreed to close gyms, movie theaters, and casinos across the region, and restrict restaurants and bars to takeout and delivery service effective Monday at 8 p.m.

Mar 16, 2020
Suffolk County Closes All Schools for Two Weeks

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone on Sunday afternoon announced in a local emergency order that schools across the county will close for two weeks beginning Monday, March 16.

Mar 15, 2020
Read All of The Star's COVID-19 Coverage for Free

In the interest of keeping our readers and our community informed about health-related matters, this week The East Hampton Star removed the paywall for all of its virus-related coverage, meaning that you can read these stories for free whether you are a subscriber or not.

Mar 14, 2020
Update: Governor Cuomo Waives Education Mandate

Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo waived a key public education mandate on Friday afternoon, saying during a press conference that districts could choose to close if they wished and they would not be penalized for holding fewer than 180 school days.

Mar 13, 2020
East Hampton Town, Village Declare State of Emergency

In the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Town of East Hampton on Friday declared a state of emergency, canceled most meetings, and announced initiatives to allow essential government functions to continue while minimizing face-to-face contact and residents’ need to visit Town Hall and other town facilities. 

Mar 13, 2020
COVID-19 Reaches East Hampton Town

A woman in her late 70s became East Hampton Town's first confirmed case of COVID-19, the town announced Thursday night.

Mar 13, 2020