Jeff Nichols, the superintendent of the Sag Harbor School District, spent most of a special meeting of the school board Wednesday offering an explanation and timeline of the school’s actions the day that Cesar Adrian Albarracin Guncay, a sixth grader, died in a rafting accident.
Police ID Woman Found Dead in Montauk Woods
Update: New York State police have identified a woman found dead in the woods in Montauk Thursday as 35-year-old Lauren Balik of New York City.
June 12, 2026
Community Gives East Hampton Grads Big Boost
More than 90 East Hampton High School seniors were awarded roughly $350,000 on June 4 as part of the school’s local scholarship program, with prizes from every organization imaginable — the fire departments, teachers’ associations, Police Benevolent Association, Lions Club, American Legion, Kiwanis Club, Ladies Village Improvement Society, and local businesses.
June 11, 2026
Police & Courts
A $4,000 bill for bottle service was disputed early Monday morning at Bounce Beach Montauk by a couple who told police they’d already spent $5,000 on food and drinks that evening.
Jun 11, 2026
Sag Harbor Village police say one man with mental health issues has been responsible for a string of disturbing incidents in the village recently.
Jun 11, 2026
Trustees Greenlight a Clam-Powering Season
The East Hampton Town Trustees voted last week to authorize a special season for the taking of soft clams or razor clams by the method known as powering, or churning, on weekdays starting June 29.
Jun 11, 2026
Early Primary Voting Begins
Early voting in advance of the June 23 Democratic primary begins on Saturday and will continue through June 21 at the Windmill Village community room.
Jun 11, 2026
Government
Cantwell Court, a broken crosswalk signal on Main Street, downtown lighting, and the long-closed Cranberry Hole Road bridge were among the topics covered at a recent Amagansett Citizens Advisory Committee meeting.
Jun 11, 2026
A renewed lease for the Maidstone Gun Club in Wainscott, which has been closed since the imposition of a temporary restraining order in November 2022, still has not been signed, East Hampton Town Councilwoman Cate Rogers told the Wainscott Citizens Advisory Committee.
Jun 11, 2026
Proposed legislation that would encourage employer-sponsored housing within East Hampton received a chilly reception at a May 7 public hearing and has since been tweaked. Now deemed satisfactory by the town board, it will get another hearing on July 19.
Jun 11, 2026
The East Hampton Town Planning Board heard from 18 residents, 11 in person and seven via email, who not only thought the Springs Brewery and tasting room were a great idea, but spoke to the character of the owners, Lindsay Reichart and Gunnar Burke.
Jun 11, 2026
Arts
Sanford Biggers Mixes It Up
Sanford Biggers’s solo show at the Parrish Art Museum reflects a multifaceted practice that combines materials, processes, and cultural symbolism.
Jun 11, 2026
Jill Moser will be at LongHouse Reserve for readings from her image/text catalog, “Talking Pictures: Collaborations.”
Jun 11, 2026
“Cruce de Caminos (Crossroads),” an original theater production developed and performed by members of Long Island’s Latino community, will premiere at Guild Hall.
Jun 11, 2026
Ross Watts, showing at the Madoo Conservancy, works obsessively across a range of materials and mediums that are linked by a strong conceptual underpinning.
Jun 11, 2026
Villages
Springs Mystery Art Sale Is Back This Weekend
The Springs School’s Mystery Art Sale, which shows off 5-by-7-inch works by students and adult artists offered at $20 apiece, will take over Ashawagh Hall from Friday through Sunday.
A Triathlon, a Surf Benefit, and a Blessing in Montauk
A packed weekend in Montauk begins with the Mighty Montauk Triathlon Saturday morning and ends with the annual Blessing of the Fleet on Sunday evening.
Fair Day Near for L.V.I.S.
Saturday’s the day for the much-anticipated Ladies Village Improvement Society Fair, and to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary the organization has invited other nonprofits to set up interactive booths highlighting the country’s history.
Sports
Long Island Books
Food
News for Foodies 06.11.26
Crow’s Nest Cafe expands to the Montauk Lighthouse, Almond to host a Channing Daughters wine dinner, and a rosé tasting at Domaine Franey.
Jun 11, 2026
News for Foodies 06.04.26
Cedar Point Pizza and Brunch is now open for the season, and there’s a new tequila tasting room in Montauk.
Jun 4, 2026
News for Foodies 05.28.26
Ma’s House meets Kidd Squid Brewing Company, artisanal French pastries at L&W Market, a takeout menu from Art of Eating, and a basket weaving workshop at Il Buco Vita.
May 28, 2026