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HIFF 2025: The Full Slate

The 33rd Hamptons International Film Festival will feature in-person conversations with Ethan Hawke and Elizabeth Olsen, as well as 12 world premieres, eight North American premieres, and 21 U.S. premieres.

From Reggae to the Holocaust

LTV Studios will host a performance by Aqua Cherry and Friends, a reggae band, and a screening of "The Weight of Memory," a documentary about a son of Holocaust survivors who shares his family's story.

Films of Strength and Perseverance

The 22nd Latino Film Festival will present four feature films and one short from Chile, Peru, Colombia, and Mexico, with screenings at four venues.

Hope Through Hospitality

Dana Cowin, former editor of Food and Wine magazine, and Edwina von Gal, founder of Perfect Earth Project, will explore the theme of nurturing hope through hospitality at a LongHouse dinner.

The Art Scene 09.18.25

Solo shows at Ashawagh Hall and Tripoli Gallery, Mike Solomon on Brooks and Park, auction for El Salvador, and group shows at Lucore, Ma's House, and Southampton Cultural Center.

Bits and Pieces 09.18.25

Jazz at Duck Creek, architecture and design tour in Southampton, comedy at Bay Street, Romani jazz on Shelter Island, and a guitar virtuoso at the Masonic Temple.

News for Foodies 09.18.25

Oktoberfest at Rowdy Hall, specials at Bell and Anchor, Rosh Hashana offerings from Nick and Toni's and L&W Market, and a new prix fixe at Almond.

Amagansett Has Questions for the Town

Some businesses on Amagansett’s Main Street took a financial hit from Metallica’s late-August concert, and residents complained.

Plan to Remove Buoys Gets Panned

The Coast Guard has unveiled the buoys it plans to eliminate in a modernization plan, drawing negative reactions from commercial fishermen and other boaters, the chief harbormaster, and the town trustees.

A New Idea for More Affordable Housing

Two recent architecture and engineering grads who pitched a scalable housing solution for Sag Harbor received an enthusiastic reception from the village board.

J.P. Foster Gets an Earful in Wainscott

J.P. Foster, a Republican candidate for town board, faced sharp questions and skepticism over remarks he made to The Star regarding the Maidstone Gun Club when he spoke to the Wainscott Citizens Advisory Committee on Saturday.

911 Dispatching Transition Continues

Months after East Hampton Town announced it would take over responsibility for most 911 calls from East Hampton Village’s Emergency Communications Center, which had provided the service for decades, the changeover is still unfolding.

Professional Problem-Solver Manages It All

John Trentacoste of East Hampton has spent the last 20 years as a professional property management problem-solver. The work is varied, complex, and unending.

It’s 2025, but Already the 2026 Election Looms

Mayor Jerry Larsen took umbrage at comments made by the East Hampton Town Democratic Committee chairwoman, Anna Skrenta, that the town Democrats were under no obligation to support his campaign should he win the primary.

Town Adds a Number of New Hires

East Hampton Town made multiple hires this week to address its recent staffing shortages, from the Building Department to the tax receiver’s office.

New Owners at Amagansett Beach and Bicycle

Susan and Andrew Silver of East Hampton and New York City have officially acquired the sales, rental, and repair shop at 1 Cross Highway from Lee and Barbara Oldak, who announced their retirement earlier this year.

Secret’s Out on Cinema’s $5 Mystery Movies

Imagine walking into the movies, buying popcorn, and waiting for your movie to start, but there’s a catch — you don’t know what will play. Such is Regal’s Monday Mystery Movies at the East Hampton Cinema.

Big Day for Clams a-Comin’

With its 34th Largest Clam Contest just a few weeks away, the East Hampton Town Trustees are stepping up preparations for the friendly competition, community get-together, and tasting.

A Proposal on a Springs Beach at Sunset

“The beginning of forever starts with a yes.” So said Steven Thorsen in announcing the engagement of his daughter Elise Suzanne Thorsen to Michael Ryan Fresa.

Orsted Sues Over Stop-Work Order

Revolution Wind, owned by Orsted and Skyborn Renewables and under construction in federal waters not all that far from South Fork Wind, has sued the Trump administration following an August stop-work order. The 65-turbine installation is 80-percent complete.