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Strindberg's 'Miss Julie' in Montauk

Kate Mueth will direct and Josh Gladstone will produce a staged reading of Strindberg’s 1888 classic ‘Miss Julie’ at the Montauk Library.

Bits and Pieces 05.18.23

Rachmaninoff recital at the Parrish, garden fair and sale in Bridgehampton, open studios in Water Mill, Cuban salsa in Southampton, raising the dead in Sag Harbor, space and sci fi in Southampton.

The Art Scene 05.18.23

Early Helen Frankenthaler, Haim Mizrahi solo, plein-air painting classes, four painters at Grenning, Ugo Rondinone at Storm King, Eric Firestone double play, Sara Nightingale pop-up.

Falafel Takeout Opens in Sag Harbor

Authentic Lebanese falafel in a variety of forms is now available for takeout in Sag Harbor by restaurateurs who make everything from scratch.

News for Foodies 05.18.23

Share the Harvest Farm is open, Moby’s is back, East Hampton and Springs Farmers Markets are set to open, and more.

Teeny Award Nods for 15 Local Students

A total of 15 students from East Hampton High School, Pierson High School in Sag Harbor, and Bridgehampton High School have been nominated this year for Teeny Awards, an East End Arts competition that honors students for excellent performances in school musicals and plays.

A Montauk Music Marathon

The 12th annual Montauk Music Festival will bring more than 90 performers to 35 venues in that hamlet for four days of music.

Hamptons Benefit Parties 2023

An evolving roundup of benefit events, updated frequently, and a guide to summer celebrations in 2023.

Darrell Pitched and Hit Bonac Into Playoffs

The Bonackers, with Will Darrell, their strong left-hander, pitching the whole way, prevailed 3-1 in the baseball game played with Eastport-South Manor here on Wedneday, earning Vinny Alversa and Henry Meyer's crew a berth in the county playoffs, which are to begin Tuesday.

Town Ordered to Pay Up Within 15 Days in Truck Beach Suit

A New York State Supreme Court Justice on Thursday ordered East Hampton Town and the town trustees, defendants in parallel lawsuits brought in 2009 over ownership of a stretch of Napeague ocean beach popularly known as Truck Beach, to pay a total of $389,060 in the plaintiffs' attorneys' fees. 

On the Water: Striped Bass Conundrum

Striped bass limits will be changing again this year, as the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission and its Atlantic Striped Bass Management Board voted last week to approve an emergency measure to lower the upper end of the striped bass slot size to 31 inches.

Herrick Park Flame Is Not Eternal

The flame burning behind the Herrick Park bathrooms in East Hampton Village is not a new pyrotechnics display or art installation. Instead, it's a controlled burn of 400 gallons of propane. Dave Collins, the superintendent of the Public Works Department, said it will take two days to burn off completely.

A Food-Scrap Compost Program Is on the Table

Reducing food waste is one of the top solutions to reversing climate change. Nearly 40 percent of food is wasted in the United States, according to the hunger-relief organization Feeding America. To mitigate that problem here, East Hampton Town will soon embark on a composting pilot program, an effort aimed at diverting, recovering, and reusing residential food scraps to create compost and return it to the soil.

A Weekend to Walk and Bike

Now that it's May, one thing is for certain: It's time to get outside.

2022 Crime Numbers Are In

East Hampton Town saw more reports of identity theft, fraud, larceny, trespassing, and sex crimes last year than it did in 2021, according to Police Chief Michael D. Sarlo's annual report. There were 17 calls about possible drug overdoses among adults, a five-year high, and officers made 41 percent more arrests, issued 49 percent more traffic tickets, and logged a collective 7,249 hours of training, an increase of 25 percent over 2021.

Torahs’ Return Begins Next Chapter for Temple Adas Israel

With a major renovation now substantially complete, Temple Adas Israel's rabbi and members joyfully returned holy books and artifacts to the synagogue in a Torah procession on Friday. “This being our first Shabbat in the new building, we felt we needed to do something to celebrate,” said Rabbi Dan Geffen.

New Public Safety Job for Ex-Fire Chief

After 28 years fielding 911 calls as an East Hampton Village dispatcher, Gerry Turza will be hired at the May 19 East Hampton Village Board meeting for a new village position: fire and emergency medical services administrator. Mr. Turza served as chief of the East Hampton Village Fire Department from 2018 to 2022 and in many other roles, all in the field of public safety, for the last 30 years.

Wainscott Commercial Center Analysis Found Lacking

After reviewing an initial environmental analysis of the proposed Wainscott Commercial Center, the East Hampton Town Planning Department has found it insufficient and recommended further analysis to address lingering concerns.

Voter Guide: School Budgets Balance Needs, Wants, Resources

From the impact of inflation and the lingering effects of Covid-19, to ever-growing concerns over safety and fluctuating student enrollment, school districts here are grappling with rising costs, as reflected in their proposed spending plans for the next school year. From Bridgehampton to Montauk, here is a district-by-district breakdown of spending plans, board candidates, and propositions.

A Contested Board Race in East Hampton

Three candidates are running for two seats on the East Hampton School Board this year, making it one of only two contested races on the South Fork. The contenders are Emily Agnello, a first-time candidate who grew up in East Hampton; George Aman, a former board member seeking to return, and John Ryan Sr., an incumbent seeking a 10th term.