The Way It Was for February 19, 2026
The day the Grant’s department store in Bridgehampton shuttered. The day in 2001 when our Montauk correspondent took a winter beach walk. And other days and happenings from The Star’s voluminous pages.
County Adds Travel Ban to Its Blizzard Warning
Suffolk County has issued a travel ban on top of its blizzard warning for Sunday night through at least midday Monday, with snow totals of 15 to 20 inches possible and high winds expected. East Hampton Town declared a state of emergency and has extended its travel ban through 9 p.m. Monday.
Lawrence J. Keller Jr.
Larry Keller, a native of Montauk who still holds an East Hampton High School record in discus, died of a heart attack on Feb. 1 in New Hampshire. He was 49.
Stuart Juckett
Stuart Juckett, who had a long career with IBM, died in Sarasota, Fla., on Jan. 29. He had roots in East Hampton Village and had lived in Amagansett more recently. He was 79.