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It Was S.U.V. on S.U.V.

On June 23, a Subaru S.U.V. rear-ended a Toyota S.U.V. at Carl Fisher Plaza in Montauk. That evening, two other S.U.V.s collided in Wainscott and had to be towed away. And more news of the roads.

One Thing After Another

Failed to yield, failed to signal, failed to stay in lane, a failed taillight, a failed roadside sobriety test.

Bridge Strike Impacts Trains

A Penske rental truck collided with the Long Island Rail Road overpass on Cove Hollow Road in East Hampton Village shortly before 4 p.m. on June 26, resulting in train service delays between the Southampton and Montauk stations.

Letters to the Editor for July 3, 2025

No rest for our reader-commentators . . .

War on Weather

This is a plea for Representative Nick LaLota to prioritize fighting Washington’s war on weather forecasting and climate science. This congressional district is particularly at risk.

Expect Delays on Route 114

It feels a bit like someone up in Albany is punking us with the “Groundhog Day” roadwork situation at the intersection of Route 114 and Stephen Hand’s Path.

The Mast-Head: Roll on, Lobster Rolls

The classic lobster roll when I was growing up here in the 1970s was just lobster meat and mayonnaise, sometimes with chopped celery, on a hot dog bun. These days, variations abound.

The Shipwreck Rose: Ponderosa Pines

One of the analog pleasures I miss most in our digital world is sitting on a stool behind the jewelry counter at my late Aunt Mary’s boutique on Newtown Lane examining catalogs from travel agencies.

Gristmill: That Certain Glow

By doing absolutely nothing to my Noyac lawn I’ve inadvertently created a firefly sanctuary.

Guestwords: Yard Sale Saturdays

Adventures in yardin’ from the 1990s into the aughts.

Recorded Deeds 07.03.25

More realty moves hereabouts . . .

Animals Ascendant at The Church

An 18-foot-tall elephant balancing on its trunk, a horse made of mud and sticks, and a 12-foot spider are only three of the more than 50 animal sculptures assembled for "The Ark" at The Church in Sag Harbor.

Marvelous Marilyn Maye at LTV

LTV's Hamptons Summer Songbook by the Sea will kick off with the legendary vocalist Marilyn Maye performing "A 100th Birthday Tribute to Johnny Carson" — and, at 97, she's still going strong.

Marvelous Marilyn Maye at LTV

LTV's Hamptons Summer Songbook by the Sea will kick off with the legendary vocalist Marilyn Maye performing "A 100th Birthday Tribute to Johnny Carson" — and, at 97, she's still going strong.

Hamptons Art Fair Turns 19

Thousands of art enthusiasts and 120 galleries and exhibitors will descend on Southampton for the four-day Hamptons Fine Art Fair.

Guitar Star, Modern Dance

Guild Hall will host a concert by Julian Lage, a guitar virtuoso, and Jorge Roeder, an acclaimed bassist, and the Gibney Dance Company will perform works by three prominent choreographers.

Multigenerational Show at Keyes

"A Painter's Holiday" at Keyes Art features four notable Abstract Expressionists and four contemporary artists.

Small Works in Springs

Small Works at the Springs Library will feature works in a variety of styles and mediums by 25 artists.

On the Water: The Heatwave Blues

On the local fishing scene, things are heading into summer mode, but the fishing has been productive on many fronts.

A Reminder to Make Way for Roadside Workers, Responders

East Hampton Town officials are reminding visitors and residents to follow New York State’s Move Over Law this holiday weekend.