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For Alexander Colonna

A funeral for Alexander Michael Colonna of East Hampton, who died on Dec. 17, will be held on Saturday at 1 p.m. at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church.

The Way It Was for December 25, 2025

Christmas parties, caroling, and the time “nine teenaged girls spent a day in a Springs residence partying on liquor, food, and pills.”

Say Cheese (or Caviar), Day or Night

Self Provisions, a storefront attached to Cavaniola’s Gourmet Cheese in Sag Harbor, is “always open,” as is proclaimed by an illuminated sign on the wall at the entrance. Two large, brightly lit vending machines dominate the space, with offerings ranging from sea salt crackers and slabs of French butter to jars of caviar and curated gift boxes — and, of course, cheese.

Recorded Deeds 12.25.25

Real estate moves, from Montauk to Southampton Village.

Come Bearing the Gift of Belonging

A brilliant gift for someone special: an affordable membership to one of our wonderful South Fork cultural institutions.

Inhumane Confinement in Our Own Backyard

In a scathing denunciation of the Department of Homeland Security, a United States District court judge excoriated Immigration and Customs Enforcement for what he called the inhumane and unlawful treatment of people held at the Alfonse M. D’Amato United States Courthouse in Central Islip.

The Mast-Head: Baring All, Circa 1974

Life was slower here in the 1970s, and streaking, of all things, more prevalent.

The Shipwreck Rose: Christmas in Prison

The holiday is a good time to remember that life was more communal centuries ago, lived out in the street and on the commons, often with alcohol.

Gristmill: Save the N.F.L.

The recent spate of injuries to football’s biggest stars makes it hard to justify a 17-game schedule, let alone extending to 18.

Guestwords: A Light in the Darkness

A Christmas prayer for when our feelings of joy are mixed with grief and loss.

New Year’s Eve at Almond

Almond restaurant in Bridgehampton will celebrate New Year’s Eve with a locally sourced five-course prix fixe dinner that will include party favors and a champagne toast.

Wrestlers Learning on the Ropes

We either win or we learn. That’s Ethan Mitchell’s motto. He’s been coaching East Hampton wrestling for five years, and last week his team did both.

Pat Place: A Life in Music and Art

Pat Place has followed two career paths, in music as a founding member of the legendary Contortions and Bush Tetras, and as an artist who has exhibited at Artists Space and other venues to rave reviews.

New Head for HamptonsFilm

Bob Feinberg, a media executive, attorney, cultural entrepreneur, and East Hampton resident, has been tapped to head HamptonsFilm.

Laughing in the New Year

The Ha Ha Hamptons Comedy Tour will bring four standup veterans to Bay Street Theater in Sag Harbor on New Year's Eve.

The Art Scene 12.25.25

Jackie Hoving and Norm Paris, artists and art professors, will lead an informal drawing workshop at The Church in Sag Harbor.

News for Foodies 12.25.25

Lulu Kitchen and Bar in Sag Harbor is offering New Year’s Eve dinner packages to go, and the Ram’s Head Inn on Shelter Island will serve a New Year’s Eve prix fixe and can host private parties any night of the week.

Bits and Pieces 12.25.25

The HooDoo Loungers, the East End's New Orleans party band, will perform a New Year’s Eve show at Sag Harbor's Masonic Temple.

For Paul Henry Gazzola

Graveside services for Paul Henry Gazzola of East Hampton, who died on Monday, will be held on Saturday at 9:30 a.m. at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Cemetery in East Hampton. Mr. Gazzola was 73.