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De Kooning and Her House Honored

Along with her artwork, Elaine de Kooning's house and studio have been recognized for their historic importance.

The Art Scene 01.13.22

A documentary by Jeremy Dennis at the Parrish, new shows at Keyes, Drawing Room, Grenning, and Folioeast, plus Syd Solomon in Chelsea

Bits and Pieces 01.13.22

David Bowie as Ziggy Stardust onscreen at Sag Cinema, and auditions for productions in Quogue and Riverhead

Breadzilla Has Been Sold

Breadzilla, the ever-popular and long-for-sale Wainscott bakery, sandwich, and gourmet shop, finally found a buyer.

News for Foodies 01.13.22

A regional meal service to help keep on track for new year's diets, Sylvester Manor's farm opens its summer C.S.A., and healthy cooking classes.

Wind Farm Survey and Prep Work to Begin

With onshore construction of the South Fork Wind farm's underground cable set to begin this month, survey and construction preparation work are to commence on Thursday.

Covid Case Count Leads to Remote Learning at High School

East Hampton High School students will have at least two more days of remote lessons this week, Monday and Tuesday, with administrators planning a return to in-person classes on Wednesday.

Town Property Tax Deadline Is Monday

With the first half of property taxes due Monday, East Hampton Town issued a reminder this week that there are several payment options available.

Snow Forecast Cancels School Across South Fork

With the National Weather Service predicting a 100-percent chance of snow overnight Thursday into Friday afternoon, schools here have begun to announce closures.

That's the Spirit

When you think of vodka’s origins, it’s likely what comes to mind is some hardscrabble Polish steppe or an inhospitable Siberian plain. After all, the word vodka comes from the Russian translation of water: voda. Certainly, an unlikely association of this distilled spirit’s provenance would be the verdant and eye-wateringly expensive village of Sagaponack.

That's the Spirit

When you think of vodka’s origins, it’s likely what comes to mind is some hardscrabble Polish steppe or an inhospitable Siberian plain. After all, the word vodka comes from the Russian translation of water: voda. Certainly, an unlikely association of this distilled spirit’s provenance would be the verdant and eye-wateringly expensive village of Sagaponack.

Want to See Some Seals?

It's seal-watching season in Montauk.

THE 600-YEAR PLAN

Manoucher Yektai was stubborn about his aspirations.

Democracy in Danger

Today marks the one-year anniversary of one of the darkest days in United States history.

The Million-Dollar Eel

“What’s going on with Town Pond?”

The Mast-Head: The New D.M.V.

While the pandemic has created havoc in so many aspects of life, Covid-19 has turned out to be the one thing that could finally save the Department of Motor Vehicles.

The Shipwreck Rose: A Cold Month

We find ourselves in the perverse position of wishing for raw, freezing weather.

Gristmill: The Name Game

From Atlanticville to Hog Neck, what happened to the great place names of yore?

Point of View: Don’t Stop the Music

Sports here got off to a stuttery start last year at this time, and I’m hoping this dreary virus doesn’t eat again into one of my life’s chief joys, which is rooting animatedly for the home, sweet home team.

Guestwords: The Virtues of Monotasking

In the last few weeks of 2021, my body put a stop to overtasking and sent me to the corner to think about what I’d done.