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Audrey White

Audrey White, a gardener, interior designer, and former Amagansett resident, died at home in San Marcos, Calif., on June 2. She was 90.

Rose Marie Schultz

Rose Marie Schultz, who was known as Tink, a dedicated horsewoman, died of Alzheimer’s disease at home in Springs on May 29. She was 85. 

Item of the Week: Remembering Dorothy Horton, 1899-1917

This tintype photo from the Fowler family photographs shows young Dorothy Horton seated in front of what is likely the Fowler House in East Hampton.

Recorded Deeds 06.13.24

Newly reported real estate deals, Montauk to Southampton Village.

Avlon and Goroff Debate, Largely Agree

Ahead of early voting for the Democratic primary election in the First Congressional District, a debate between John Avlon and Nancy Goroff covered many topics in only an hour, ranging from climate change, to social media, to gun violence and antisemitism. It was a polite affair in which the candidates often agreed with each other and didn’t engage in crosstalk.

East Hampton Ambulance Association Ordered to Dissolve

On Friday, Justice Jerry Garguilo of the Supreme Court of Suffolk County ruled that the East Hampton Village Ambulance Association, a nonprofit that had served the village since 1975, could no longer exist, and ordered it dissolved. 

Quiet Sagaponack Has a Race

“I need more activism,” said Sagaponack Mayor William Tillotson when asked why he decided to campaign alongside two new candidates for village board on the Piping Plover Party line. Four candidates are vying for two trustee seats, each with a two-year term, and the mayor is hoping for a shakeup in the election, which will be held on Friday, June 21, from noon to 9 p.m. 

Grant Money to Improve Waters

The deadline is Aug. 9 at 4 p.m. for community members, organizations, businesses, and other entities in East Hampton Town to apply for water-quality grant money.

Noyac Volunteers Take on Invasives

Invasive plants are the enemy Saturday starting at 9 a.m. at Trout Pond in Noyac. Southampton Town Councilman Tommy John Schiavoni will be on hand with workers from the town's Parks and Recreation Department to remove invasive cabomba weed from the pond.

To Be Gay and Conservative

Neil J. Young has given us a nuanced look at the roles gay people have played in conservative American politics from the 1920s to the Biden administration.

Meet Montauk's New Tattoo Artist

East Hampton native Chris Clemence had a successful music career before leaving the road to become a tattoo artist and opening his studio in Montauk.

Flamingo Returns to Georgica Pond

The peripatetic American flamingo, first spotted in Georgica Pond in East Hampton on May 31 before leaving the next day, has returned to the pond. In the past 10 days, it is suspected the same bird has visited Cape Cod in Massachusetts and Cedar and Oak Beaches in western Suffolk.

Italian Furniture at LongHouse

Over 100 pieces of Italian furniture by Paola Lenti will provide visitors to LongHouse Reserve with “respite from the summer sun.”

Juneteenth Benefit for Eastville

Juneteenth Jubilee party for Eastville Community Historical Society will feature a gospel performance and D.J. sets.

Sag Cinema Celebrates Roger Corman

Three Roger Corman films at the Sag Harbor Cinema show the range of his singular career.

Bits and Pieces 06.13 24

Benefits for Madoo and the Neo-Political Cowgirls, poetry and prose at The Church, focus on Indigenous culture at Guild Hall, award-winning doc in Amagansett.

The Art Scene 06.13.24

Nocturnal subway station in Montauk. gallery talk at the Parrish, group shows from Keyes Art and Kramoris, Rossa Cole and Dee Coss in Springs.

East End Eats: Pizza Options for Every Taste

A team of Star staffers sampled a variety of New York-style slices from four local pizzerias and found plenty of winners.

News for Foodies 06.13.24

Artists’ Table brunch at Watermill Center, benefit for Project EATS at LongHouse, wine class at Park Place, new Amagansett eatery.

U-Turn Lands Car in East Hampton Shop Window

A car crashed into the exterior of the Zadig and Voltaire boutique at the corner of Main Street and the Circle in East Hampton Village around on Saturday morning. There were no injuries.