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Dance Project Born in the Sand

The Hamptons Dance Project was born on the sands of East Hampton’s Main Beach many years ago, after Jose Sebastian was adopted at the age of 3 but before he joined the American Ballet Theatre in 2010.

‘Sea of Shadows’ Exposes a Wildlife Crisis

It’s well known that animals are disappearing at an alarming rate due to overharvesting, habitat loss, invasive species, pollution, and global climate change. "Sea of Change" is about something else, the rising incidence of wildlife crime.

Letting the Sun Shine In

In these dark times of global unrest and uncertainty, Guild Hall has decided to bring a little light into at least our corner of the world with “Sunny Days,” an exhibition of work by Ugo Rondinone, a renowned Swiss-born artist with a residence in Mattituck.

A Brash Nation Rises

Clay Risen’s engaging “The Crowded Hour” tells the story of Teddy Roosevelt and his Rough Riders, while focusing on the Spanish-American War as the turning point in America’s role in the larger world.

News for Foodies: 08.08.19

Alex Guarnaschelli, a Food Network star and the chef at Butter, will speak to Florence Fabricant on Sunday, and more

A Vast Tent, a 19-Acre Pasture, 100 Authors

The East Hampton Library’s Authors Night benefit will convene once again at 555 Montauk Highway in Amagansett, with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, hobnobbing, and book signings starting at 5 p.m. on Saturday.

The Art Scene: 08.08.19

Costantino Nivola at Drawing Room, Bluedorn curates "The Beach" in Amagansett, Beach Painting Club at Sammy's Beach, Maira Kalman and Alex Kalman at Art Barge, and much more

Bits and Pieces: 08.08.19

Watermill Center Open House, Aviva in Montauk, Burwell at Ross, Family Fun in Southampton, Toys and Game Show in Sag Harbor, and more

Fire Destroys Waterfront Cottage in Montauk

East Hampton Town fire marshals are investigating the cause of a fire that destroyed the cottage in the early morning hours on Monday. 

Bonac’s Class of 1969 Plans Reunion for Oct. 4-6

East Hampton High School's class of 1969 will hold 50th reunion activities during the weekend of Oct. 4 to 6, and has invited members of that graduating class to participate.

Kids Calendar 08.01.19

Pottery, theater camps, puppet shows, and more to keep kids busy this week.

Teacher's Message in Bottle Found 47 Years Later

Long after William Kiraizis of Springs retired from the William Floyd High School, his marine science lesson comes full circle.

Town Shuts Down High-End Party House

East Hampton Town announced that officials obtained a temporary restraining order to stop promoters' parties, photo shoots, product launches, and other commercial activities at a 10,000-square-foot house at 145 Neck Path in Springs.

CBD Lattes, Gummies, Teas Off the New York Menu

New York State’s Department of Agriculture and Markets has issued a clarification of its rules pertaining to cannabidiol, or CBD, as a food, food additive, or ingredient — saying, specifically, that CBD cannot be used in those ways in New York.

No One in Charge of Handicapped Parking on State Roads

For years, drivers with handicapped placards have favored a space for easy access to the library and Guild Hall across the street. Now, suddenly, the Handicapped Parking sign was no longer there.

Questions on Water Quality Remain Unanswered at Popular Montauk Surfers' Beach

As complaints about water quality at Ditch Plain persist, with surfers falling ill and beachgoers reporting foul odors at low tide, routine testing performed there this week by Concerned Citizens of Montauk turned up nothing amiss.

Nonprofits Seek Fresh Generation of Volunteers

Sally Krusch wishes the Friends of the Montauk Library had a few more young volunteers to do some of the heavy lifting — literally and figuratively.

Whale Too Far Gone to Learn Cause of Death

After a dead humpback whale was found floating six miles off Montauk on July 24, scientists from the Atlantic Marine Conservation Society are seeking to pinpoint the cause of death.

Fresh Pond, Amagansett County Issues Long-Term Plan to Tackle Wastewater

Suffolk County officials have unveiled a $4 billion, 50-year wastewater plan to rid the county of environmentally unfriendly cesspools and outmoded septic systems.

Equinox Gym Plan Floated for Bridgehampton

The environmental and traffic impacts of a proposed 27,000-square-foot fitness center across from Bridgehampton Commons on Montauk Highway were discussed last Thursday at a Southampton Town Planning Board public hearing.