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The Mast-Head: Worth It All

I have been spending a lot of time aboard Cerberus this summer, though not as much of it sailing as I would have liked.

The Shipwreck Rose: The Glass Slipper

Among the brilliant things I never did was an art project I conceived of in my late teens, in which I was going to take Polaroid photographs of my feet clad in favorite pairs of shoes. An autobiography in footwear.

Gristmill: Olympics on the Cheap

My current obsession with the Tokyo Olympics prompts memories of a low-budget trip to Montreal for the ’76 Games.

Point of View: Two Furry Preceptors

The traffic is godawful, but maybe as a result of the snail's pace everyone's driving too slowly to inflict much damage.

Guestwords: Going Home

I am 74 and diagnosed with end-stage heart and kidney disease. The doctors said there was not much more they could do. Go live life.

Recorded Deeds 08.05.21

New real estate transfers.

Calls for Cuomo's Resignation Reach Crescendo

While he continued to maintain that he had done nothing wrong, an increasingly beleaguered Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo faced calls for his resignation from lawmakers at all levels after State Attorney General Letitia James announced Tuesday that an independent investigation had concluded that he had "sexually harassed current and former state employees in violation of both federal and state laws."

Tutoring the Elite

Blythe Grossberg chronicles her life as a tutor to the offspring of the ultra-rich who summer here, but the Harvard grad with a doctorate in psychology is no ordinary tutor. You’re left wondering why she put up with the parents.

Fund-Raiser for Capt. Skip Rudolph

A fund-raiser for Capt. Skip Rudolph of the Montauk charter boat Adios, who is battling medical issues, will happen on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at La Fin restaurant, at 474 West Lake Drive at Montauk Harbor.

Water Report: 'Bacteria Levels Normalized'

Four of the 26 water bodies tested last week by Concerned Citizens of Montauk had high levels of the enterococcus bacteria, and three had medium levels. "Bacteria levels seem to have normalized at most of our sites, with the exception of a few of our typically problematic locations," Kate Rossi-Snook of C.C.O.M. wrote.

Frank Gillette: Between Two Paradigms

Over the course of more than five decades, Frank Gillette has produced a profound and influential body of work in video and photography that has opened a window on the possibilities and dangers of technology.

History Redefined and in Peril

A group of architecture and design professionals discussed virtually last week the threat to classic examples of mid-20th-century architecture on the East End.

Eventful Week at Guild Hall

A busy week at Guild Hall will include a talk with the photographer Ralph Gibson, Jazz for the Center, the Hampton Dance Project performing on a 20-acre farm, and Edward Albee's "At Home at the Zoo."

Grace Hartigan, Before and After

An exhibition at Christie's new space in Southampton covers the full range of Grace Hartigan's career.

A Show of Destructive History

Robert Longo's new exhibition of monumental charcoal drawings at Guild Hall draws from both Abstract Expressionism and recent events.

Dog Show Returns in Amagansett

The third annual Hamptons Dog Show happens on Saturday from noon to 3 p.m. at the American Legion Hall in Amagansett.

Guillot on Landscape Design

A conversation between the landscape architect Perry Guillot and the designer David Netto will be the highlight of the East Hampton Historical Society's summer lunch and lecture at the Maidstone Club.

Market Art + Design Returns

Many East End galleries will be on hand at the Market Art + Design Fair, which is returning to Bridgehampton for its 11th iteration.

The Art Scene 08.05.21

Artists for Haiti benefit returns, a show house opens in Sag Harbor, and gallery shows feature Jack Youngerman, Betty Parsons, Artist-made jewelry, Andy Warhol, and many more.