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Car Free Day Is Friday

At its meeting last Thursday, the East Hampton Town Board passed a resolution declaring that the Car Free Day Long Island designation applies in the town, that the town supports residents and visitors who "conduct their daily activities car free or car lite for the day thereby lessening congestion on our roads and improving the quality of the air," and asking town employees to be mindful of vehicle use.

Seasons by the Sea: How 'Bout Them Apples!

At the beginning of September, Cornell University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences released three new varieties of apples.

News for Foodies 09.24.20

A new lunch menu for Main Street Tavern, Stirring the Pot returns, and more

Southampton Charges Chainsmokers Producer

Records obtained this week by this newspaper show that Southampton Town has levied three formal charges against one of the event companies that produced a July 25 concert in Water Mill by the Chainsmokers, the chart-topping duo of D.J.s known for catchy electronica anthems and collaborations with other popular artists.

'Salt Water People' Speaking Bonac

“Salt Water People,” a play that focuses on the King family at two key points in their lives, in 1991 and at the time of Superstorm Sandy, is informed in part by Peter Matthiessen’s book “Men’s Lives.”

Four From Frankenthaler at Phillips

The grand brick building where Phillips auction house has taken over was always a little awkward for retail, but it makes an exceptional gallery. The expansive interior walls offer a perfect setting for sweeping canvases such as the colossal Helen Frankenthaler "Off White Square."

How to Hold a Film Festival in a Pandemic

The Hamptons International Film Festival will go on this year, but won't be the experience of the past. Instead, films will be streamed or presented in drive-in screenings, conversations will take place in the virtual sphere, and some will be a combination of both.

A Show of Curatorial Sleuthing

A pasteboard box shown to Richard Barons some 40 years ago, which he recalled this year, became the basis for the current exhibition on display at the Moran Studio in East Hampton.

The Art Scene 09.24.20

Artist grants awarded, a figurative show in Sag Harbor, 1950s in focus at Firestone, and more

Bits and Pieces 09.24.20

Documentaries on philanthropy and Oliver Sacks, a Southampton Cultural Center benefit featuring past performances, and more

Getting Close to the Infection Rate Limit

In remarks last week, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo talked about the difficult task of allowing businesses to operate during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Anti-Trump Turnout Will Not Be Enough

Whether President Trump’s low favorables will hurt him in Suffolk County is a real question, one on which Lee Zeldin’s immediate political future depends.

Water Quality Priorities

Water quality projects under consideration appear to be a positive step to protect groundwater and improve conditions in the town’s various waterways and ponds, but we remain concerned about the economic and environmental worth of the projects that the C.P.F. funds.

The Shipwreck Rose: Love Thine Enemy

I am extremely bent out of shape about the apparent near-future extinction of the Atlantic right whale.

Gristmill: Tour No More

I was limited to 20-minute segments of highlights over a small laptop screen, but even that couldn’t diminish the pleasures of the Tour de France.

Keeping Account 09.24.20

A seminar on recouping economic losses in the pandemic, and a new home maintenance service.

Recorded Deeds 09.24.20

These prices have been calculated from the county transfer tax. Unless otherwise noted, the parcels contain structures.

Guestwords: Adirondack Morning

A memorable excursion into independence at Loon Lake in the Adirondacks.