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Citrus Herb Gravlax

This recipe comes from the Bridgehampton Inn and Restaurant’s “Look and Cook Book.”

News for Foodies: 11.14.19

Thanksgiving at home courtesy of Carissa, drawing and drink at Townline, a wine class, and new specials.

Vonnegut’s Advice to Writers

Generous, encouraging, and nothing if not thorough, “Pity the Reader” is a kind of fiction writer’s chapbook, using the great satirist’s comments as a jumping-off point to address the budding writer’s most basic concerns.

'Raisin in the Sun' at Bay Street

On the 60th anniversary of the play’s first production on Broadway, Lorraine Hansberry’s “A Raisin in the Sun” will open at Bay Street Theater in Sag Harbor Thursday evening and continue public performances through Dec. 1.

The Art Scene: 11.14.19

De Niro in the city, a studio visit, Cold War architecture, a new group show at Sara Nightingale, and more.

Bits and Pieces: 11.14.19

In Process at Watermill Center on Saturday, a screening of the play "Hansard" now running in London at Guild Hall, 60s pop at the library, and more.

Retreat Awarded Big Federal Grant

The Retreat, a domestic violence shelter and support and prevention program headquartered in East Hampton, has received a $450,000 federal grant, Representative Lee Zeldin recently announced.

Final N.T.S.B. Report Faults Pilot in Plane Crash That Killed Krupinskis

The National Transportation Safety Board faults Ben and Bonnie Krupinski's pilot, Jon Dollard, for the plane crash that killed him, the Krupinskis, and their 22-year-old grandson off Amagansett in June of 2018.

Honoring Veterans in East Hampton, Sag Harbor, Montauk

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 550 is organizing the East Hampton event, which begins at 10 a.m., and has invited all veterans or active-duty military members to march from London Jewelers on Main Street to the monument on the Hook Mill green, a short walk that will conclude with a brief ceremony at the monument.

South Fork Commuter Connection to Resume Monday

Train service between Southampton and Montauk is set to resume on Monday, East Hampton Town and Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele Jr. announced on Thursday.

Four in Shinnecock Drug Busts Called 'Major Traffickers'

Four men have been indicted on charges of operating as major drug traffickers, a top felony offense, in the alleged drug ring that the Suffolk County District Attorney's office said last month was responsible for distributing more than $1 million worth of heroin on or near the Shinnecock Indian Reservation. 

Bicyclist’s Family Calls for Justice

After news of John James Usma-Quintero’s death reached Colombia, many were angry that the driver had been let out on such low bail. “We don’t want any other family to go through this pain,” his brother said.

Is Climate the Culprit?

Baymen and lovers of shellfish can hold on to hope that East Hampton waters will offer an abundant crop of bay scallops when they open to the annual harvest on Sunday, but if the first days’ harvest in state waters is an indication, they will be disappointed.

50,000 Words in Only 30 Days

National Novel Writing Month, or NaNoWriMo, is a nonprofit organization that provides educational resources and encouragement in November as thousands of people across the world take on the challenge of writing a 50,000-word story in 30 days.

East Hampton Politics in a ‘State of Flux’

“The political scene in East Hampton is in a changing mode, a state of flux,” Kyle Vorpahl, secretary of the East Hampton Town Republican Committee, said yesterday. “Everyone involved is perhaps considering their public stance and personal convictions.”

Slippers, Shoes, Socks Needed in ‘Toe-vember’ Drive

The East Hampton Middle School student government club is collecting new socks and slippers and new or gently used shoes to donate. Their collection drive, called "Toe-vember," runs through Friday, Nov. 15, and will benefit The Retreat, the East Hampton shelter for victims of domestic violence.

CVS Manager Indicted

Patchita Tennant, a well-liked manager at the CVS pharmacy on Pantigo Road in East Hampton, was indicted last week on new, upgraded charges that include the attempted murder of her boyfriend in their Flanders home in September.

Bellone, Fleming Re-Elected

Incumbent Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone emerged the clear winner Tuesday in the race for the leadership role in the County Legislature. Bridget Fleming, the incumbent legislator who represents the South Fork and Shelter Island, was also re-elected, while Andrea Harum Schiavoni of North Haven was elected to a county judgeship.

WNET Eyes WPPB Acquisition

Will WNET, America’s flagship PBS station, acquire WPPB-FM, a National Public Radio member station based in Southampton? Maybe, and maybe not.

Engaged in Monet’s Gardens

Patrick and Joan Lyons of Three Mile Harbor-Hog Creek Road in Springs have announced the engagement of their daughter Jillian Lyons to Jonathan Gil, the son of Omar and Carmen Gil of Miami.