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The Way It Was for November 20, 2025

In 1900, the stink of manure all the way from the city assailed residents’ olfactory senses here. In 1975, the county was brought to heel for referring to human beings as “migratory.” Grammatical correction noted. And much more . . .

Letters to the Editor for November 20, 2025

On the Montauk School bond, the mayor and the supervisor, and a Thanksgiving plea for turkeys’ lives.

Recorded Deeds 11.20.25

The latest South Fork report.

Gristmill: This Is Their Year

The Buffalo Bills: a fan’s notes.

Guestwords: The Magic of Paumanok

Hiking the Paumanok Path is a wonderful experience, as you set foot in places you never would have gone otherwise.

George Salaway Ross (Née Roaman)

Paid Notice: Rescued by Eileen Roaman from a kill shelter as a puppy in New York City in 2011, Georgie proved to be an exceptional creature.

A Fall Wedding for Todd and Bennett

Ashleigh Katharine Bennett and Thomas Gerard Todd IV were married on Oct. 11 at the Vineyards at Aquebogue.

Pierson Has a Strong Showing Upstate

Tops for the Pierson Whalers of Sag Harbor in the Class D (small schools) state championship race Saturday in Queensbury was a seventh grader, Evelyn Rizzo, who walked away with an all-state medal around her neck.

Show Us Your Life: A Collaboration

Warren Strugatch, a writer and journalist, talks about working with Hans Van de Bovenkamp to create the Dutch-born sculptor's memoir.

A Primer on Salter

Jeffrey Meyers, a literary biographer, had an epistolary friendship with James Salter of Bridgehampton for years, but his assessment maintains a certain distance.

Playwright Ponders Salter in Bridgehampton

Keith Reddin will deliver an appreciation of James Salter on Friday at 5 p.m. at the Nathaniel Rogers House.

Art, Dance, Biography at The Church

An artist-led tour of its current exhibition, a one-act dance-theater piece, and a conversation between two writers about memoir and biography will animate The Church.

A Tour of Iconic Houses and Gardens

The East Hampton Historical Society's annual House and Garden Tour will open the doors to five East Hampton properties ranging from the 19th century to the 21st.

Artists Voice Dissent in Sag Harbor

Musicians, writers, visual artists, comedians, and actors will join forces at the Masonic Temple to protest threats to free expression and dissent that are sweeping the nation.

Robots in Revolt in Wainscott

Written over 100 years ago, the play 'R.U.R.' introduced the word "robot" to theater audiences and criticized mechanization and its power to dehumanize.

Ticket to Ride at Stony Hill Stables

Stony Hill Stables in Amagansett opened its fall-winter scholarship program this month, an opportunity for young people with a passion for horses to learn how to ride.

The Art Scene 11.20.25

“Something Red!” at the Women’s Art Center of the Hamptons, Oscar Molina honored, Shinnecock portraits at Ma's House, holiday shows in Sag Harbor, and Ibram Lassaw in Chelsea.

Bits and Pieces 11.20.25

Strauss's 'Arabella' live from the Met, classical recital in Southampton, stand-up comedy at Bay Street, and jazz at the Masonic Temple.

News for Foodies 11.20.25

Dining out for Thanksgiving, a holiday market from Share the Harvest Farm, pizza and pasta prix fixe at Nick and Toni's, and wine and food pairings at Sparkling Pointe.

A Quick Arrest in Amagansett Hit-and-Run

Update: A female pedestrian was seriously injured in a hit-and-run accident on Main Street in Amagansett Friday afternoon. The subsequent investigation closed the road for hours.