"We all want this to be over," New York State Gov. Kathy Hochul said on Wednesday as she announced a mask mandate for child care centers, residential health programs, and other state-run health facilities as well as a vaccination initiative that will enable emergency medical technicians to administer Covid-19 shots.

This year's Car Free Day, when people are encouraged to get around without cars and instead ride a train, bus, subway, bicycle, or carpool or walk, happens on Sept. 22 on Long Island.

Back in theaters, the Hamptons International Film Festival will feature new work from such directors as Wes Anderson, Jane Campion, Pedro Almodovar, Maggie Gyllenhaal, and Joe Wright, as well as a galaxy of stars.