On Wednesday, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced an executive order requiring everyone to wear face coverings in public when social distancing is not possible.

Stony Brook Southampton Hospital asked children to send them their artwork to cheer patients and staff, and boy did the kids deliver.

Glimmers of hope, calls for continued vigilance, and a seven-state collaboration to develop a plan for easing restrictions.

Christopher Minardi, a member of the East Hampton Village Zoning Board of Appeals, plans to announce his candidacy for village board on Monday. He will run with Jerry Larsen and Sandra Melendez.