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The Mast-Head: Stinging Summer

I texted a neighbor the other day asking how the mosquitoes were over her way. Lucy, who usually has a decent amount to say, responded with just one word: bad.

The Shipwreck Rose: A Graveyard Smash

The median income among Peloton owners is in the high six figures, if the marketing is to be believed. The purchase of one — and the cost of the monthly fees — is a luxury bordering on the inexcusable in these times of trouble.

Gristmill: Re-Meet the Mets

What to make of the Amazin’s in this weirdly brief and virus-plagued season?

Guestwords: Sex Abuse in a Pandemic

The coronavirus amplifies many of the inequalities in our society. The wealthy can afford to self-isolate; the vulnerable are more so than ever. This extends to far too many children — the most innocent among us.

Recorded Deeds 08.06.20

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

'Everyone Bought a Puppy': Pet Care in the Age of Covid

The impact of Covid-19 on all walks of life includes big changes for those that walk on all fours and the people who care for them.

On Call: The Hardest Question to Answer

"Should I send my kids back to school this fall?"

Of all the Covid-19 questions that I'm asked as a family medicine physician, this is the hardest to answer.

Many Unknowns as Schools Unveil Reopening Plans

South Fork school district officials have been working nonstop over the last several weeks to determine reopening plans, which were due in to the state by July 31, but regardless of the details, all of the plans may as well have a big asterisk on the first page, because Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo is expected to make a big school-related announcement Friday.

At the Montauk Post Office, So Many Packages, So Little Help

Ever since shelter-in-place orders took effect, post offices have been inundated with packages and mail at record-breaking volumes, and even as the economy has reopened, volume remains high. In Montauk, the post office has seen package volume double since the start of summer, keeping customers waiting weeks for critical deliveries.

As Trump Visits South Fork, a Flotilla and High-Dollar Meet-and-Greets

President Trump will visit the South Fork on a fund-raising trip that will include in-person events on Saturday, but even before he arrives, supporters will be out in force to give him a warm welcome.

As Trump Visits South Fork, a Flotilla and High-Dollar Meet-and-Greets

President Trump will visit the South Fork on a fund-raising trip that will include in-person events on Saturday, but even before he arrives, supporters will be out in force to give him a warm welcome.

Pesticide Spraying Planned for Napeague and Beach Hampton

Pending suitable weather, the Suffolk County Department of Health Services vector control division will treat south-of-the-highway areas of Napeague and Beach Hampton with the mosquito-control pesticide Anvil early on Thursday morning.

Storm Rocks but East Hampton Rolls On

Winds were fierce, seas were rough, and trees fell victim to the tropical storm dubbed Isaias that blew through Long Island on Tuesday afternoon.

Bringing 'Successful Philanthropy' to LTV

The show “Successful Philanthropy,” hosted by Jean Shafiroff, a philanthropist who lives in Southampton and Manhattan, will air four times a week, welcoming powerhouses from various organizations in the Hamptons.

Update: Police Say Missing Man Has Been Located Unharmed

Brendan Clavin, 31, was last seen on surveillance footage captured by the Riverhead Library on Tuesday at around 6:30 a.m.

Sagaponack School May Need More Space for Student Influx

The Sagaponack School has received so many new student inquiries over the last several weeks that the chief school administrator is searching for extra space to supplement the Little Red Schoolhouse's own classrooms.

Boaters for Trump Plan TrumpStock Boat Parade Here Friday

Boating Trump supporters have been invited to join in a TrumpStock boat parade from Noyac to Montauk on Friday in advance of the president's fund-raising visit to the South Fork this weekend.

Heavy Rain and Wind Expected as Isaias Reaches the Northeast

The East End of Long Island will be spared the worst of Tropical Storm Isaias. According to the National Hurricane Center, its path is expected to remain well to the west of New York City on Tuesday, passing over Philadelphia and Trenton, N.J.

Check Your Trees for Invasive Beetles

August is prime time for spotting the wood-boring Asian longhorned beetle, an invasive pest that continues to be seen on Long Island.