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Coming to The Church

Coming to The Church in Sag Harbor are a piano concert of music composed as dedications, a presentation on Indigenous plant medicine, and a talk by a resident sculptor.

Montauk Fest Ushers in Summer of Music

The Montauk Music Festival kicks off a summer of music that will include Hamptons JazzFest's 2025 season and a bounty of stars at the Stephen Talkhouse.

Sean Scully Solo at the Parrish

Sean Scully's solo show at the Parrish features his iconic "Backs and Fronts," 15 paintings from his residency at the Albee Foundation in Montauk, and the debut of his monumental assemblage paintings.

Bits and Pieces 05.08.25

Roses and sculpture at LongHouse, piano and cello at the cultural center, HooDoo Loungers at the Temple, Gary Cooper film fest in Southampton, a literary scion reflects.

The Art Scene 05.08.25

New acquisitions at Bridgehampton Museum, three artists at Keyes, solo shows for Huê Thi Hoffmaster and Mary Abbott in Manhattan, outdoor painting workshops.

Jill Bialosky, for Mother’s Day

Jill Bialosky will read from her brand-new book, “The End Is the Beginning: A Personal History of My Mother,” on Saturday at The Church in Sag Harbor.

News for Foodies 05.08.25

Mother's Day brunches are being offered by Fresno, Nick and Toni's, Highway, 1770 House, Bell and Anchor, Navy Beach, Village Bistro, Dopo La Spiaggia, Dopo Argento, and Bostwick's.

Town to Answer Most 911 Calls Starting in 2026

People calling 911 in East Hampton Town won't notice a change, but come Jan. 1, for the first time in decades, calls coming from outside East Hampton Village will be handled from the town police headquarters instead of from the village's Emergency Services Building.

Fowkes Qualifies for USA Track and Field Nationals

The East Hampton native Ryan Fowkes, 24, has qualified for the U.S.A. Track and Field Nationals in Eugene, Ore., an Olympic-level competition in July that is a qualifier for the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.

May Day 5K Drew a Huge Crowd

The weather having cooperated, Sunday’s May Day 5K road race in East Hampton Village attracted a huge crowd of all ages with Tim Lynch, 39, of Greenlawn, winning in an eye-popping 15 minutes and 41.97 seconds.

Youth Connect Help Hotline Is Always Available

When Organizacion Latino-Americana (OLA) and Stony Brook University put out a survey in 2020 asking what young people needed, “what most of the respondents reported” was that they wanted “someone who’s anonymous and confidential that they can reach out to during times of distress,” said Anastasia Gochnour, a licensed clinical social worker who directs OLA’s Youth Connect program.

Policing 101 at Citizens Academy

An immersive, 10-week-long Citizens Police Academy taught by members of the East Hampton Town Police Department gave participants an insider look at what it really takes to “protect and serve” East Hampton.

Turning to Science in Pine Beetle Fight

Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine called it an “aha moment” — an awakening after the Westhampton Pines fire on March 14. He’d had enough of the devastation caused by the southern pine beetle across the county he leads, and he wanted to do something about it.

On the Wing: Early Bee Already Busy

Hundreds of small mounds with holes, each the diameter of a pencil, surrounded me. Above them zigging, dark, smallish bees traced incomprehensible patterns through the air: cellophane bees.

Longtime Montauk School Board Member to ‘Graduate’

“My philosophy is to be part of the solution instead of part of the problem, so if you see something wrong step up to try to fix it,” Diane Hausman said as she reflected on her upcoming retirement from the Montauk School Board.

A Belgian Flag for V-E Day

The flag of Belgium will fly over East Hampton Village Hall next Thursday to mark Victory in Europe Day, the day celebrating the surrender of Germany’s armed forces in World War II.

Septic Grants for Two Springs Eateries

Two Springs ports of call, Rita Cantina and the Springs General Store (which hopes to be open by next summer), have been recommended by East Hampton Town’s new water quality technical advisory committee for sizable grants to upgrade their septic systems.

Ethics Questions: How Much and How Many?

At present, elected officials and employees of East Hampton Town are not allowed to accept a ticket to an event that is priced at over $75. The East Hampton Town Board is considering amending its code of ethics to allow its officers and employees to accept such tickets no matter what the value, and further allow them to accept one complimentary ticket for a guest.

On Horseshoe Crabs and Largest Clams

Horseshoe crabs and clams were the primary topics of discussion at an East Hampton Town Trustees meeting, as the trustees looked ahead to an annual horseshoe crab monitoring program in a few weeks and set a date for their annual Largest Clam Contest in the fall.

Wins for East Hampton’s Track Teams

East Hampton’s boys and girls track teams each enjoyed wins over their Comsewogue opponents last week, the boys winning 82-33 and the girls winning 86-58.