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Graham Remains on East Hampton Village Ballot, for Now

After East Hampton Village Mayor Jerry Larsen filed an objection to Arthur Graham's nominating petition for village trustee, a bipartisan team at the Suffolk County Board of Elections on Tuesday ruled that Mr. Graham's petition could stand and made a motion to invalidate Mr. Larsen's challenge. But it's not over yet.

Backyard Barbecue for Edie Windsor Center

One of the first of many charitable events to come our way this summer, a barbecue party is to take place on Saturday at a private residence in Southampton as a benefit for Stony Brook Southampton Hospital's Edie Windsor Healthcare Center.

History Has a Sexy New Look

Click, a new venture from Shelter Island's Alexandra Fairweather, will preserve artists' archives and issue NFTs of the archival material to reach newer generations.

A Blowout Summer's 'Windfall'

Bay Street returns to a full, in-person summer season with a dark comedy directed by Jason Alexander, plus a tropical drama, "Ragtime: The Musical," and a lineup of popular comedians and musicians.

HamptonsFilm: Inside and Out

HamptonsFilm will return to Herrick Park with weekly classic summer film screenings and to theaters with SummerDocs.

One-Year Milestone for Sag Harbor Cinema

The Sag Harbor Cinema will celebrate its first birthday with "Top Gun," Altman's "Popeye," Tarantino's "Jackie Brown," Schnabel's "At Eternity's Gate," and a racy 1933 Hollywood comedy.

The Art Scene 05.26.22

Firestone expands, Harper's celebrates, Pace and Hauser & Wirth reopen, artist talks, a new studio in Springs, new shows at Madoo, Tripoli, ARC Fine Art, Colm Rowan, and Kramoris.

ARF Learns a New Trick With Auction

The Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons will once again have its annual cocktail party in the thrift store, but this time for a different event.

Bits and Pieces 05.26.22

Guitar virtuoso in two concerts, jazz for families in Springs, Feiffer and Popeye in Sag, classical piano in Southampton, new music under the stars in Southold

East End Eats: Great Prospects for Main Prospect

Main Prospect in Southampton has a sophisticated atmosphere, a familiar menu with little twists, and appealing cocktails.

News for Foodies 05.26.22

New menu items at O by Kissaki, Rita Cantina, and Elaia Estiatorio, new restaurants in Bridge and Montauk, T Bar reopens in Southampton, omakase comes to Montauk, and catering options from Highway.

Kara Hahn Suspends Congressional Campaign

Suffolk County Legislator Kara Hahn has announced the suspension of her campaign for the Democratic Party nomination to represent New York’s First Congressional District, and has endorsed the candidacy of Bridget Fleming, her colleague in the Legislature.

Mayor's Petition Challenge Could Knock Graham Off Village Ballot

East Hampton Village Mayor Jerry Larsen has filed an objection to Arthur (Tiger) Graham's nominating petition for village trustee for the June 21 election. If it succeeds, the sole dissenting candidate would be off the ballot.

Discounts on Energy-Efficient Appliances

Lawn mowers and purifiers and dryers, oh my — for homeowners looking to upgrade appliances, landscaping equipment, and electrical fixtures to more environmentally friendly options, PSEG has announced that there are discounts and rebates are available.

Color Run Offers Chance to Get Messy for a Cause

For those who don't mind getting a little messy while supporting a good cause, Sunday's Color Run at East Hampton High School, a fund-raiser for the school's freshman class, offers a chance to do just that.

Turmoil on Ground After Judge Blocks Airport Changeover

“As a result of the actions already taken and processes in place, the F.A.A. has significant concern that the court and the parties have introduced a major safety issue into this complex airspace system,” an F.A.A. official wrote in a letter to East Hampton Town after a judge on Monday blocked the scheduled closure of the airport as a public facility and its reopening as a private one with new restrictions.

Marie A. Zerilli, 91

Marie Antoinette Zerilli, a talented seamstress who learned the craft from her father, developed a lifelong passion for textile design at an early age and parlayed that into a successful career at Leron Inc., a purveyor of handmade European custom linens. 

Proposed New Map Would Expand First Congressional District

New York's First Congressional District would grow slightly under a proposed map by a neutral expert tasked with redrawing the state's congressional and State Senate district boundaries. The map appears likely to encourage Republican gains in Washington, D.C., in November, possibly resulting in a G.O.P. majority in the House of Representatives as well as the Senate.

Last Will and Testament of William Barns

The latest East Hampton Library Item of the Week is the last will and testament of William Barns (1723-1814) of East Hampton, drafted on March 18, 1809. The Barns, or Barnes, family were among the earliest settlers of East Hampton, and this William was the son of another William Barns (1702-1726) and the former Martha Edwards (1706-1745). 

Failing Bulkhead Is Free to Rot

"As it fails, it will continue to leak material into Lake Montauk," said Brian Frank, chief environmental analyst for East Hampton Town, of an aging bulkhead on the east side of Lake Montauk, where David Zwirner, a New York City gallerist, hopes to create an artists' retreat, rebuilding 17 cottages and a large single-family house — but not the bulkhead.