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Fashion, Piano Duet, Paper Flowers

The Church in Sag Harbor will host a talk by Paulo Josepetti, a fashion designer, a four-hands piano concert by the Shelest Piano Duo, and a paper-flower workshop.

Choral Society in Concert

The Choral Society of the Hamptons' spring concert will feature contemplative and calming music by Liszt and Fauré.

Bits and Pieces 03.27.25

Stage debut for "Strangelove," tribute to female rockers, "12 Angry Men" in Riverhead, doc festival and drag bingo at LTV, comedy in Southampton.

The Art Scene 03.27.25

A panel discussion at the Southampton Arts Center will feature six artists who are exhibiting in "East End Collected 8."

News for Foodies 03.27.25

Pinot Noir class at Park Place, new menu from Loaves and Fishes, panel on dining in the Hamptons, Dopo la Spiaggia to reopen, events at Sparkling Pointe.

An Unbelievable State Hoops Final

Against an older, bigger Panama squad that was just as quick, Bridgehampton High’s boys basketball team staged an extraordinary second-half comeback Saturday in the state Class D final, losing in the end 78-69.

Bees Take Wing at SUNY Bing

Bridgehampton High School’s boys basketball team went into Friday’s state Class D semifinal with perhaps more confidence than it should have, for Loudonville Christian proved to be a formidable foe, overcoming seemingly comfortable Bee leads on several occasions before yielding in the end, 63-53.

Amagansett Principal Cleared of All Charges and Reinstated

A hearing officer assigned by the New York State Education Department to determine whether disciplinary charges should be brought against Maria Dorr, who was placed on paid leave in January of last year after being accused of stealing a $25 gift card, has found Ms. Dorr not guilty and ordered the district to reinstate her as principal and expunge the charges from her personnel record. 

House-Size Formula Will Be Downsized

Despite division, the East Hampton Town Board was set to approve a plan to reduce the maximum gross-floor-area formula, a part of the town’s zoning code that ties the maximum square footage of a house to the size of its lot. With two holdouts on the board, there was still enough support for a cap of 7 percent of a lot plus 1,500 square feet.

Of Hidden Pools and Mystery Walls

Tom Preiato’s friendly, matter-of-fact style has served him well in the 25 years he has been a building inspector on the South Fork, working for East Hampton Town, Sag Harbor Village, and East Hampton Village. Though he has at times been a “building inspector to the stars,” the soon-to-be retired Mr. Preiato said, “I’m just a regular guy. I don’t get caught up with who they are.”

Birds Here Are in Trouble

Birds are in trouble everywhere, but it turns out our birds here on the East End are in even worse shape than most. On our beaches, shorebirds have lost 33 percent of their population since 1970, and in our trees, songbirds continue to experience significant population declines, losing 27 percent in the same period, according to the 2025 State of the Birds report from the North American Bird Conservation Initiative.

A Short Parade That’s Become a Big Success

For the first Am O'Gansett Parade in 2009, the organizers jokingly promised Clydesdales, Macy's balloons, and floats. With good humor and an enthusiastic response from the community, the very short parade has been an annual event ever since.

Mashashimuet: Who Owns the Intersection?

Sag Harbor Village and the Suffolk County Department of Transportation do not know who owns the four-way intersection of the Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Turnpike, Brick Kiln Road, Jermain Avenue, and Main Street. This became apparent during the March 11 meeting of the village board.

Earth Hour Coming Saturday

On Saturday, from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., it’s Earth Hour, a time to save energy and cut down on light pollution.

Corish to Seek Re-Election Too in Sag Harbor

Aidan Corish of the Sag Harbor Village Board has announced his intention to seek his fifth two-year term.

Supporting the Shinnecock at Sag Harbor Cinema

The Sag Harbor Cinema’s “Projections” series, the mission of which is to support the work of nonprofit organizations here, returns on Sunday from 4 to 5 p.m. to highlight the recent efforts of Hamptons Community Outreach.

Springs Repair Fund Plan Questioned and Clarified

The Springs School Board deliberated last week over a proposition for the May ballot that will ask voters to reauthorize the district’s repair reserve fund, but the phrasing of the proposal prompted questions from one resident and some clarification from the district’s business administrator.

East Hampton to Expand Career-Readiness Programs

The East Hampton School District is hoping to add a new clinical medical assistant program to its high school offerings.

Coming Soon, a Student Member on the School Board

Starting next year, the president of the East Hampton High School Student Association will have a new responsibility: sitting on the East Hampton School Board as an ex-officio member to represent students’ interests.

A Party for Kendall Madison Scholarships

An evening of music, dancing, food, and fun on Friday from 7 to 11 at the Stephen Talkhouse in Amagansett will raise money for the Kendall Madison Foundation’s scholarship fund. Tickets cost $25 each or $40 for two and can be bought at the door. D.J. Dubbcity will provide the music, and there will be cash raffles.