Another large segment of the South Fork’s work force was idled this week after Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo on Friday halted all nonessential construction during the Covid-19 pandemic.     

Golf is apparently the last game in town, and, according to the head pro at Montauk Downs, Mark Fretto, new rules have enabled the beautiful public course there to remain open for play during the coronavirus siege.

HamptonsFilm will continue its Now Showing series virtually by making available a movie selection weekly that can be viewed with a five-day pass that costs $12. The money will support HamptonsFilm, Guild Hall, and the distributor of the film. 

According to the Department of Health Services, there were 9,560 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Suffolk County as of Thursday. There were 477 cases on the East End.