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 Americano, 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
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.
Mar 26, 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
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.
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