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Charged in Domestic Dispute

An East Hampton man was charged with a felony on March 31 following a domestic dispute. Noe W. Guaman-Nieves, 32, allegedly hit a woman in the face, despite an order of protection against him.

On the Police Logs 04.09.20

Over on Pleasant Lane on Saturday, a resident reported that neighbors had arrived from New York City and had not quarantined, though the governor had recommended that anyone from the city quarantine for 14 days.

Waiting for Whitman

From one poet to another: In his new memoir, Mark Doty explores the lasting effect Walt Whitman has had on his life and work, wondering at this “extraordinary flowering that seemed to appear out of nowhere.”

Recorded Deeds 04.09.20

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

Public Spaces

Covid-19 orders to close schools, businesses, and houses of worship have revealed surprising aspects of contemporary life in our region, aspects worthy of a deeper look at how readily eastern Long Islanders have taken to the outdoors.

Help Where It's Needed

This is a stressful time. Giving when one can or lending a hand in other ways can remind us that we are all in this together.

Connections: Kitchen Memories

Passover week found me leafing through a big file folder of my mother’s old recipes, along with a few cook-booklets from days gone by. My goodness, what a time capsule she had squirreled away.

The Mast-Head: The Paradox of Distance

We call and write our friends more now that there is a glimpse of mortality on the horizon and the time to think about it. But the paradox to this newfound closeness is that we cannot express our connection in the physical world.

Relay: Wishes Hardly Fulfilled

The Tibetan horoscope foretold “sudden change or obstacle,” and here it is. The present planetary alignment is said to “force a more spiritual outlook by causing material loss.”

Point of View: Play On

During our walk with O’en (I used to complain that our neighborhood was comatose, now I’m grateful that it is), Mary said she might reconsider the popovers she’d planned to make. “Ah, flattening the curve?” I said.

‘Exhaustive Search,’ but Peter Beard Still Missing

Peter Beard, the 82-year-old artist and photographer, went missing from his home in Montauk last week, and the search has been scaled back with each passing day.

State Cancels Regents Exams

Because of uncertainty about the resumption of traditional classroom instruction, the New York State Education Department has canceled Regents exams scheduled for June. Students must pass a number of Regents exams, high school-level tests, in order to graduate. 

County Executive Urges Suffolk to 'Stay the Course'

Suffolk considers targeted testing, messaging to reach non-English-speaking communities as Covid-19 fight continues.

Dispatchers Are the First Line of Defense Against Covid-19

Answering calls and making sure that police and E.M.S. get as much information as possible to ensure safety.

Art Camp Switches to Food Delivery

Marit Molin of the Hamptons Art Camp has shifted her focus from registering kids for camp to raising money to provide meals for those in need.

Governor Extends Closures Through End of April

While a slight leveling off of new Covid-19 cases suggests that the state may be approaching the apex of the pandemic, "Now is not the time to be lax," he said, calling on local governments to help enforce social distancing rules.

Passover Celebrations Will Be Online

The Jewish Center of the Hamptons will use the Zoom videoconferencing app to celebrate Passover starting Wednesday, with Temple Adas Israel holding an online Seder on Thursday.

Second East Hampton Town Police Officer Tests Positive for Covid-19

Chief Michael Sarlo said the officer, who he did not name, has been out since March 21 and self-quarantined after experiencing very mild symptoms.

, Zeldin Intercedes With White House on County's Behalf

As supplies to fight the Covid-19 pandemic fell to zero, the Long Island congressman, who has close ties to the Trump administration, was able to reach the president's son-in-law to help speed 150,000 masks to Suffolk.