A proposed addition to the East Hampton Village Code says that village personnel “shall not use village resources, equipment, property, databases, or funds to investigate, detain, question, arrest, or transport any individual solely for purposes of federal civil immigration enforcement, except pursuant to a judicial warrant or as otherwise required by law.”
M.T.A. on Board With Cafe at East Hampton Station
East Hampton Bar Car, a cafe and wine bar, is to open at the Long Island Rail Road station in East Hampton, according to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and the future establishment’s operator.
March 26, 2026
Pressure Builds for Ban on Gas Leaf Blowers
A new petition to ban gas-powered leaf blowers in the Town of East Hampton is circulating, at potentially the right time to gain real traction.
March 26, 2026
Police & Courts
On Saturday a shoplifter struck at Dôen on Madison Street in Sag Harbor, stealing a pair of black shoes. Employees told police she had “heavy Botox to her face.”
Mar 26, 2026
A driver and his passenger were both arrested by Sag Harbor Village police in the early morning hours on Sunday, one charged with drunken driving and the other with resisting arrest.
Mar 26, 2026
An East Hampton man faces up to four years in prison after he was found guilty of felony-level driving while intoxicated on March 16.
Mar 26, 2026
Goose Die-Off Slowing
According to numbers provided by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, the majority of the almost 700 geese found dead in and around Georgica Pond over the last couple of weeks, the victims of avian flu, were buried on the East Hampton Village Department of Public Works property on Accabonac Road.
Mar 26, 2026
LaLota Defends the War in Iran
In a tele-town hall last week, Representative Nick LaLota defended the war in Iran amid the Trump administration’s shifting rationales and objectives, said he had no role in a no-bid contract awarded to his brother, and broke with the president on Obamacare and offshore wind, with qualifiers.
Mar 26, 2026
Government
A five-year plan launched by former County Legislator Bridget Fleming to renovate the exterior of the historic Cedar Island Lighthouse at Cedar Point Park is inching closer to its anticipated completion in 2028.
Mar 26, 2026
“We ask you to do the right thing,” Minerva Perez, the executive director of Organizacion Latino Americana, pleaded through tears to the East Hampton Town Board last week, as she pushed the board to discuss what’s become known as the East End Public Safety and Accountability Law.
Mar 26, 2026
Familiar faces showed up at a public hearing last week in front of the East Hampton Town Board regarding the John Osborn Homestead on Main Street in Wainscott. Their message? “It’s the view, stupid.”
Mar 26, 2026
Construction is “well underway” at the long-term parking area at the end of Lumber Lane in East Hampton Village, and a barn for the Fire Department’s antique trucks and equipment has quickly arisen adjacent to the construction site.
Mar 26, 2026
Arts
Spring Awakening at LongHouse
LongHouse Reserve will open for 2026 with new sculptures by Sean Scully and Renee Cox, furniture and objects by Wharton Esherick and Cheryl R. Riley, and a diverse slate of public programs.
Apr 2, 2026
Drive — the Cars Tribute will bring to Stephen Talkhouse such hits as "My Best Friend's Girl," "Just What I Needed," and "You Might Think," with Mary Beth Cronin as Ric Ocasek.
Apr 2, 2026
Next at The Church is "A Thousand Words: Photography at the New Yorker," an exhibition of more than 30 years of work by 10 staff photographers.
Apr 2, 2026
This year as part of Hamptons Whodunit, journalists, filmmakers, and writers will have an opportunity to pitch true-crime story ideas to a team of studio executives.
Apr 2, 2026
Villages
Grenci Will Lead the Parade Festivities in Montauk
Tens of thousands of spectators are expected in Montauk on Sunday for the 64th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade, and out front will be Tom Grenci Jr., former police precinct commander and fire chief.
Sag Harbor Eyes a Parking Fee Increase
A budget crunch in Sag Harbor Village has officials looking to save money. One way could be by hiking the cost of resident parking stickers from $15 to $25.
No Kings Rally Returns to Town Hall Saturday
The next No Kings rally, part of the ever-growing movement protesting the Trump administration, will happen on Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. outside East Hampton Town Hall.
Sports
Long Island Books
Food
New Restaurants on the Horizon
Among the new restaurants coming to the South Fork are Lion's Nook Bar and Grill (from the founder of Springs Tavern), Babe's, "a finer diner," and Jean's, a branch of the trendy NoHo bistro.
Apr 2, 2026
News for Foodies 04.02.26
Holiday specials and chocolate truffles from Loaves and Fishes Foodstore, and a wine and macaron tasting at Sparkling Pointe Winery.
Apr 2, 2026
Passover and Easter Specials
Nick and Toni’s restaurant will have a la carte specials for Passover and a prix fixe brunch for Easter, while L&W Market offers takeout options for both holidays.
Mar 26, 2026