Bugsy Siegel was lavishly rewarded for his crimes, we learn in Michael Shnayerson’s new biography, although money didn't really interest him. He wanted fame and respect more, but his impulsive nature gave him a dark reputation he never escaped.

Abandoned art school ambitions, entrepreneurial spirits, and a love of wine have resulted in a new wine club founded by two friends who are bringing selections of natural wine to the East End.

Reggie D. White turned to lesser-known speeches and interviews and writings of 20 people ranging from James Baldwin to Stokely Carmichael to Angela Davis as inspiration for "In Case You Hadn't Heard: A Conversation Between America's Past and Its Promise." It will have its world premiere via Bay Street and Zoom on Monday.

Clintel Steed is one of more than 2,000 artists who have pushed back on the extended delay of the museum show "Philip Guston Now." His new series "Behind the Hood," on view at the Mark Borghi gallery in Sag Harbor, presents his own take on the subject matter.