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State Liquor Authority Busts Best Pizza

Best Pizza and Dive Bar on Napeague is among the latest round of 36 restaurants in New York State that have had their liquor licenses suspended for alleged violations of public health laws instituted under Covid-19.

Springs School Principal Resigns

Eric Casale, the longtime principal of the Springs School, formally resigned from his position on Monday after being on a leave of absence since late August.

The Show Will Go On at Pierson

Bringing today’s current challenges to life onstage, Pierson High School students are making theater more accessible than ever by tapping into 2020’s most relatable phenomenon: quarantine. Their production of Don Zoldis's "10 Ways to Survive Life in Quarantine" will be live with a limited audience and stream free online.

Future Shutdowns Will Hinge on Hospital Capacity

New York State is closely watching hospital capacity because it is the primary vehicle of defense until the Covid-19 vaccines can be widely administered. "If our hospital capacity becomes critical, we're going to close down that region, period," Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo said.

Bridgehampton Sixth-Grade Class in Quarantine

The Bridgehampton School has quarantined one of its two sixth-grade classes for 14 days — 14 out of the 18 students that make up the whole sixth grade — after the administration learned a student in that grade has tested positive for Covid-19. Ten staff members are also quarantined, according to an announcement from the school district on Sunday.

Sag Harbor Food Pantry Honored

Evelyn Ramunno, the executive director of the the Sag Harbor Community Food Pantry, and the pantry's volunteers are this year's recipients of the Community Service Award from the Sag Harbor Partnership.

School Covid Tests Turn Up 207 Negative Cases, Zero Positives

The East Hampton School District tested 207 students and staff members for Covid-19 on Friday — and turned up zero positive results.

Goroff, Ahearn Concede After Absentee Ballot Count Wraps Up

Nancy Goroff, a Democrat who challenged Representative Lee Zeldin in New York's First Congressional District race this year, and Laura Ahearn, who ran for the State Senate seat being vacated by a retiring Kenneth P. LaValle, formally conceded their races this week after the absentee ballot counts were complete.

Hike to the Haul-Out

The East Hampton Trails Preservation Society will host a three-mile hike to the seal haul-out trail in Montauk on Saturday at 10 a.m.

Streep Attorney Files Motion to Dismiss in Peralta Case

Charles Streep’s attorney, Randy Mastro, the personal attorney to Rudy Giuliani, filed a motion to dismiss David Peralta’s lawsuit minutes before midnight on Wednesday.

On the Police Logs

Homeowners on the Circle reported on the morning of Nov. 25 that a "bunch of kids" had stolen a $40 white pumpkin from their porch.

D.W.I.: Who Would Drive?

At around 1 a.m. Saturday in Sag Harbor, James Maloney of East Hampton drew police attention while arguing with someone about who would drive his oddly parked 2020 BMW, which was impeding westbound traffic on Jermain Avenue.

Streep Hires Boldface Lawyer as Case Heads to Civil Court

Charles Streep, whose felony assault charges in last summer's alleged road rage case involving David Peralta of Springs were reduced recently to misdemeanors, is now facing similar charges — assault, battery, and intentional infliction of personal injury — in civil court.

State Sets a Date for Fixing Route 114

The New York State Department of Transportation will begin repairing and resurfacing Route 114, from where it intersects with Stephen Hand's Path in East Hampton Village to the South Ferry terminal on North Haven, in the fall.

A Windmill May Be on the Move

Southampton Village wants to return the 1713 windmill that stands on the Stony Brook Southampton campus to its onetime home on Windmill Lane. The college doesn't see it that way.

On the Water: The Surreal Deal

On the fishing scene many remain thankful for the great action. While striped bass can still be had from the ocean beaches (Sunday afternoon saw a classic bass blitz from Bridgehampton to Southampton), Montauk continues to be the main port of call for fishing activities, especially for blackfish, sea bass, porgies, and cod.

Richard Lawless, 75

Richard Lawless of Springs, a self-employed painter and writer, died on Nov. 23 at the Kanas Center for Hospice Care in Quiogue. He was 75.

John J. Mullen, Environmentalist

John J. Mullen, an environmental activist and founding partner of Mullen & McCaffrey Communications, died of a heart attack on Friday at Stony Brook Southampton Hospital. He was 73.

Demanding Fairness in Vaccine Distribution

Now that multiple pharmaceutical companies have developed Covid-19 vaccines, federal and state officials are putting together plans for the distribution of those vaccines. However, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo on Tuesday said he has identified three major obstacles in the way of fair distribution among the general population.

Contested Fire Commissioner Races in Springs and Bridgehampton

Residents can cast their ballots on Tuesday in fire district elections across the region, granting five-year terms to commissioners who oversee finances and operations in local fire departments. The Springs and Bridgehampton districts have contested races this year; in Amagansett, there is a separate proposition on the ballot.