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Guestwords: That Special Coffee

Offer me coffee and I feel special. A chance to shine, to be heard. Inevitably, all eyes turn to me when I announce, “No thanks, never had a cup in my life.”

Recorded Deeds 12.10.20

The week's real estate transfers.

Seasons by the Sea: Baking for the More Advanced

In Holiday Baking Part Deux, students will learn how to build on the basics to make more elaborate holiday desserts and pastries. The first rule is "learn the basics." The next rule is "practice, practice, practice."

News for Foodies 12.10.20

Delicious holiday dinners to go, new chicken "Coop" in Southampton, Instacart is revving up on the South Fork, and much more

Warren Neidich on 'the Emancipatory Capacity of Art'

During the closing of cultural institutions last spring and after, Warren Neidich has emerged as a cultural force of his own. In May, he organized "Drive-By-Art," an outdoor public art exhibition where 62 South Fork artists exhibited their work on their properties, near roads, or on sidewalks.

Karen Kilimnik's Signs of the Season in Montauk

It's fitting that South Etna gallery. has given over its two rooms to Karen Kilimnik, whose works are best experienced in the aggregate as part of a thematic experience. They build on themselves in a way that makes each part more meaningful and act as a mini survey as well.

The Art Scene 12.10.20

James Croak's cast dirt sculptures in Southampton, Paul Davis's prints in Sag Harbor, and more

Bits and Pieces 12.10.20

Classical piano, a holiday cabaret streamed live from New York, and a zoom lecture about breaking into the arts field

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.