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D.A. Refuses Plea Deal in Montauk Art Show Case

“One year of supervision is not sufficient for what she allegedly did,” Justice Steven Tekulsky said during a conference last Thursday with the attorney for Nicoly Ribeiro De Souza, who police said drove through an art show on the Montauk green in June, causing over $100,000 in damages.

Bostwick’s Burglar Charged and Sentenced

An East Quogue man police say broke into Bostwick’s on Pantigo Road last May was charged with third-degree burglary early Friday morning, and sentenced later that day to four years’ probation for a string of other burglaries from Southampton to East Hampton.

On the Logs 02.12.26

An appliance repair man from Mastic Beach told police on Feb. 3 that he’d been harassed over the phone by a Montauk homeowner’s son after he ran late to repair a washing machine.

A 90-Year-Old Fan Meets Bonac Wrestlers

Bonac’s wrestling team received its first piece of fan mail, from 90-year-old Carol Sherman, who wrote of Bronco Campsey, “People’s comments about you — they said not only are you a wonderful athlete, but you’re modest, and you’re polite, and you’re a great kid. And I said, ‘Well, that sounds like the kind of guy I’d like to meet!’ ”

Montauk School Renovation Plans Unveiled

Superintendent Josh Odom and BBS Architects unveiled the first renderings of a nearly $34 million renovation to the 99-year-old school building. Architects said they worked to blend old and new parts of the building so they’re stylistically in sync.

Fish Can Learn! Metal Bats Are the Best!

The best and brightest new ideas were on display in Montauk, as students tested out hypotheses and performed experiments for the Montauk School Science Fair.

Springs Notebook: Community Showed Up for Eighth Grade

What could attract over 200 people to a breakfast in the span of three hours? Was it the food? The company? The answer is the kids.

He Fought for the Right to Surf in State Parks

Mike Angiulo of Montauk was inducted into the East Coast Surfing Hall of Fame Class of 2026, as the recipient of the Cecil Lear President’s Award, given to an individual who has made a lasting contribution in leadership or mentoring to East Coast surfing.

Beach Parking Hikes Loom for Harbor's East Hampton Residents

In what is being described by some Sag Harbor residents as a great loss, the Southampton Town Board voted on Tuesday to eliminate a special parking accommodation that’s been on the books for over 40 years.

Deals for Be Love Weekend

Business members of the Greater East Hampton Chamber of Commerce will show customers the love this holiday weekend, with specials, promotions, and events from Friday through Monday.

Free Ride Sharing for Sag Harbor?

Circuit, a ride share service born in East Hampton that has expanded to 50 cities in seven states, may be coming to Sag Harbor by Memorial Day weekend.

Hands-Only CPR Lesson on Wear Red Day

Most women don’t realize cardiovascular disease is their greatest health threat. That’s why the American Heart Association named the first Friday of February National Wear Red Day, and offered lessons on hands-only CPR at places like Scoville Hall in Amagansett last week.

Time for the Great Backyard Bird Count!

The ground will be covered in white for this year’s Great Backyard Bird Count, which starts Friday and lasts through Sunday, and that means feeders could be especially active and potentially yield some surprises.

Weekend Hikes in Montauk

The East Hampton Trails Preservation Society will host two outings in Montauk this weekend. One at Amsterdam Beach, the other at Point Woods Trail.

Item of the Week: Appointing Captain Gardiner, 1815

This document appointing Robert Smith Gardiner as captain of the 13th Infantry Regiment during the War of 1812 is signed by two presidents. Here’s what we know about Gardiner.

The Way It Was for February 12, 2026

Take a trip into The Star’s deep past . . .

Letters to the Editor for February 12, 2026

From the Club Swamp memorial to the stilt house’s plunge into icy waters, here’s more from our readers.

Recorded Deeds 02.12.26

More South Fork real estate transactions.

Driver Pleads Guilty in Fatal 2025 Springs Crash

​​​​​​​The driver in a Springs car accident that killed one teenager and injured six others in June pleaded guilty to multiple charges on Feb. 11 and will be sentenced to four to 12 years in prison. 

A.I. in the Letters

What to do about submissions that appear to be the product of artificial intelligence, rather than an original work by a real person?