Jerry Larsen's campaign touted $132,000 raised between Sept. 9 and Dec. 16 last year, calling it “the largest fund-raising total ever recorded” in a race for the East Hampton Town supervisor seat. Some donors gave as much as $5,000, which the Suffolk County Democratic Committee alleges violated state election law.
Backlog Bedevils Overwhelmed Department
The East Hampton Town Building Department will be moving to a new suite at 300 Pantigo Place in the coming months. “The current space is too tight, and this will allow for scalability if more staffing is potentially requested,” Councilman David Lys. This comes as the department works to solve ongoing staffing issues and process a backlog of hundreds of permit applications that is frustrating building professionals.
February 5, 2026
Napeague Stilt House Surrenders to the Bay
A much-photographed house on stilts that was surrounded by water since around 2004 fell into Gardiner’s Bay when the pilings holding the abandoned house, perched off the end of Mulford Lane on Napeague, snapped, dropping it into the frozen water.
February 5, 2026
Police & Courts
East Hampton Town will acquire a parcel in Montauk’s downtown on which a multi-department public safety center housing the town’s police, Marine Patrol, Code Enforcement, and East Hampton Volunteer Ocean Rescue operations is planned, it was announced this week.
Feb 5, 2026
Suffolk County is among nine counties that have been early backers of Gov. Kathy Hochul’s “Local Cops, Local Crimes” proposal, a push to limit the actions of federal law enforcement in New York State.
Feb 5, 2026
The East Hampton Town Police Department recognized its best of 2025, naming Joseph Riccardi Police Officer of the Year. He was joined by 17 other officers, detectives, and a dispatcher in being recognized for outstanding service.
Feb 5, 2026
To Plan for Post-Pine Beetle Restoration
State officials will hold a public meeting Tuesday evening at Montauk Downs to discuss a habitat restoration project in response to southern pine beetle impacts at Napeague State Park and Hither Hills State Park.
Feb 5, 2026
Court Says Sunrise Wind Can Resume
A United States District Court has granted a preliminary injunction allowing construction of the 924-megawatt Sunrise Wind farm in federal waters east of Montauk Point to continue. It will generate electricity sufficient to power nearly 600,000 residences.
Feb 5, 2026
Government
How the public will use the town’s $56 million community preservation fund purchase at 66 Main Street in Wainscott came into slightly clearer focus as Scott Wilson, East Hampton Town's land acquisition director, presented final edits on a draft management plan for the property, which will be the topic of a public hearing on March 19.
Feb 5, 2026
The East Hampton Town Trustees took another step forward in their long-discussed plan to reopen the east channel of Napeague Harbor, which began to close early in this century and has been completely closed since 2012.
Feb 5, 2026
Some Sag Harbor residents could find themselves having to purchase nonresident beach parking passes if a proposed amendment to the Southampton Town code passes. The passes would cost $500.
Feb 5, 2026
When big storms hit, Steve Lynch oversees an operation that straddles both the public and private worlds and needs to be manned nonstop, sometimes for days. The town bolsters its 32 trucks with outside contractors and personnel to form an army of 50 plows.
Jan 29, 2026
Arts
Jeff Ragovin Charts a New Path
In his award-winning video series, "Bounty Uncharted," Jeff Ragovin takes people deep-sea fishing, then brings them and their catch to his house in Springs for a group meal.
Feb 5, 2026
A Bennington student is spending a term at the D'Amico House at Lazy Point, where she is cataloging books and digitizing materials documenting the lives and work of Victor and Mabel D'Amico.
Feb 5, 2026
The Church in Sag Harbor will welcome Paul Vogel, a bookbinder, mayfield brooks, a movement-based performance artist, and Kveta (Kiki) Hajkova, a holistic health facilitator.
Feb 5, 2026
LongHouse Reserve's Larsen Salon Series will bring Maxwell Anderson to the New York office of Robert A.M. Stern Architects to discuss the Miller House and Garden, a midcentury landmark in Indiana.
Feb 5, 2026
Villages
Through Loss and on to Healing
With her company, Master Grief, Toni Filipone seeks to change the perception of grief and train counselors to help others. “The five stages of grief are for people who are dying — not for the living,” she said.
Surf Safety: A Plan Brings Order to Chaos
When dealing with the unpredictability of the ocean, a systematic, disciplined approach to identifying and mitigating risk is a good place to start, Jonathan Joseph, a retired Marine Corps officer, said at a safety session hosted by Surfrider Eastern Long Island.
Freezing Fun at Harborfrost
Forecasts are calling for windy and chilly conditions this weekend, but the Sag Harbor Chamber of Commerce’s Harborfrost festivities are set to proceed as planned.
Sports
Long Island Books
Food
Jeff Ragovin Charts a New Path
In his award-winning video series, "Bounty Uncharted," Jeff Ragovin takes people deep-sea fishing, then brings them and their catch to his house in Springs for a group meal.
Feb 5, 2026
Special Menus for a Special Day
Among the restaurants with prix fixe menus or a la carte specials for Valentine's Day are the 1770 House, Nick and Toni's, Fresno, Almond, Elaia Estiatorio, and the Ram's Head Inn.
Feb 5, 2026
News for Foodies 02.05.26
Super Bowl specials from Townline BBQ, wine charm workshop at Wolffer Estate Vineyard, and a wine class at Park Place Wines and Liquors.
Feb 5, 2026