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.
Y.M.C.A. Hurricanes Are 2026 State Champions
The Y.M.C.A. East Hampton Hurricanes left the Nassau County Aquatic Center in East Meadow Sunday night as the 2026 New York State champions, breaking record after record to swim their way into the top spot among 1,109 athletes from 28 teams, including Huntington, the defending state champs.
March 23, 2026
Town Warms to Idea of Employer-Owned Housing
Enticing private investors and employers to build housing units was a focus at a recent East Hampton Town Board work session, when the board discussed how best to build affordable housing in the town.
March 19, 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
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
Cedar Island Light Gets Some Love
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
Government
The East Hampton Town Trustees responded to intense criticism over their disposal of Canada geese suspected to have died of highly pathogenic avian flu, also known as bird flu.
Mar 19, 2026
“There is no single solution to the housing challenges we face, which is why we continue to explore a range of options,” East Hampton Town Supervisor Kathee Burke-Gonzalez said at the start of a town board work session with an agenda heavy on housing matters.
Mar 19, 2026
The East Hampton Town Planning Board scheduled a public hearing on the Hamptons Pride memorial planned for the Wainscott Green for April 8 at 6:30 p.m.
Mar 19, 2026
As in past years, the East Hampton Town Trustees voted last week to permit the use of an aquatic weed harvester in Georgica Pond this year and through 2030, in what is seen as an effective means to discourage the harmful algal blooms that have beset the pond starting almost 15 years ago.
Mar 19, 2026
Arts
Celebrating Two Anniversaries
The Choral Society of East Hampton will celebrate its 80th anniversary with an all-jazz program drawing from Count Basie, Cole Porter, Cootie Williams, Thelonious Monk, and others.
Mar 26, 2026
Philip Schultz, a Pulitzer Prize-winning poet, will read from his new new book of poems at The Church in Sag Harbor.
Mar 26, 2026
The Bridgehampton Chamber Music spring series will feature a performance by a cello quartet, an evening of George Gershwin, and a program with music by Haydn and Brahms.
Mar 26, 2026
Will Ryman’s monumental rose installation will travel from Shanghai to the Parrish Art Museum’s south meadow.
Mar 26, 2026
Villages
Sag Harbor Eyes a Parking Fee Increase
A budget crunch in Sag Harbor Village has officials looking to save money, in part 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, 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.
Item of the Week: The Fire Record, 1901-30
This fire record, lent by the Fire Department to the Long Island Collection for digitization, gives us a glimpse into the early years of firefighting here.
Sports
Long Island Books
Food
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
News for Foodies 03.26.26
Springs Tavern is to launch a new restaurant at Rowdy Hall’s old home, and Bostwick’s Chowder House is open for the season.
Mar 26, 2026
News for Foodies 03.19.26
Artists' Table with Almond Zigmund and Jason Weiner, wine class at Park Place, specials at Elaia Estiatorio, La Goulue is back, Loaves and Fishes Cookshop to close.
Mar 19, 2026