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The Dock vs. Inlet Seafood

Two of Montauk’s favorite seafood restaurants went head-to-head this month — but there was no fish involved, only hoops.

What’s New in Scholarships

As high school seniors begin seeking out college scholarships, there is good news for students from Montauk and for those interested in pursuing degrees in health care.

What’s New in Scholarships

As high school seniors begin seeking out college scholarships, there is good news for students from Montauk and for those interested in pursuing degrees in health care.

New English Speakers Now Set for College

A new English as a New Language College Readiness program, created by Sandra Quinteros, a guidance counselor who was an E.N.L. student in Riverhead herself, is helping some college-bound East Hampton High School students realize their dreams.

Z.B.A. Considers Jones Road

A homeowner’s application for multiple variances and a wetlands permit drew extensive questioning from the East Hampton Village Zoning Board of Appeals, including concerns about the potential impacts on a nearby residence and on the neighborhood character.

New Owners of the Corner Bar Named

John and Kelly Piccinnini, who own the Clam Bar on Napeague and Sett Coffee in Amagansett, “will be taking over operations” of the Corner Bar in Sag Harbor.

Item of the Week: Who Really Worked at Sylvester Manor?

The manor house at Sylvester Manor, seen on this postcard, was built around 1737. From the beginning, the plantation’s existence depended on the labor of people of color.

Geese Rule State Bird Count Here

Canada geese far outnumber other waterfowl on the East End, according to the 2026 New York State Ornithological Association count, but there are pleasant surprises in the mix as well.

Racing to Preserve a Wainscott Parcel

The Long Island Conservancy is racing to raise money to buy a 0.64-acre environmentally significant lot on Westwood Road in Wainscott.

Letters to the Editor for February 19, 2026

Inadvertent editorial juxtapositions and taking Nick LaLota and JD Vance to task. This is the week in reader comment.

Recorded Deeds 02.19.26

Realty. Here. The latest.

Don’t Be Fooled on Voter ID Bill

“Show us your papers,” the feds insist? They’re looking to solve a problem that doesn’t actually exist.

Make Montauk Safe Again

A new public safety building in downtown Montauk is a great idea. Now what about some sidewalks?

The Mast-Head: Predicting Trump’s First Year

According to Robert O. Paxton’s “The Anatomy of Fascism,” each country where fascism arises puts its own stamp on it.

The Shipwreck Rose: I Was a Teenaged Waitress

We should all be concerned about the survival of the luncheonette.

Gristmill: In Our Time

In the pews, what’s old is new again.

Guestwords: Memories of Ted Conklin

The patron saint of Sag Harbor’s 1970s turnaround.

Bronco Campsey Is Champion of Champions

Bronco Campsey is the Suffolk County wrestling champion in the 126-pound weight class once again, the first Bonacker in modern history to capture the championship two years in a row.

McCarron Sets New School Shot-Put Record

Both of East Hampton’s winter track teams competed in the state qualifier championship meet at Suffolk Community College on Feb. 9 and 10. The girls, in particular, set some new school records, thanks to two days of outstanding performances from Leah McCarron.

Bonac Boys Basketball Bounced From Playoffs

The Bonac boys basketball season ended in spectacular fashion: a 61-57 double-overtime loss at Northport High School that had everything you could ask for in a game — tension, talent, and even two nosebleeds.