She was endorsed by New York State Gov. Kathy Hochul, by State Assemblyman Tommy John Schiavoni, County Legislator Ann Welker, and by three of four East Hampton Town Board members, and on Tuesday night, Supervisor Kathee Burke-Gonzalaz won the endorsement of the Democratic voters.
Clark Goes Wire to Wire to Win U.S. Open
Wyndham Clark shot out to 6-under par on day one and never fell behind. On Sunday, he won the 126th U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills in Southampton, becoming just the ninth golfer to go wire to wire in the tournament — holding the lead after every round.
June 22, 2026
Relay Team Sets New School Record at Nike Nationals
The Bonac boys 4-by-400 relay team took down a 29-year-old school record at the Nike Outdoor Nationals in Eugene, Ore., on Sunday, finishing first in their heat and sixth overall with a time of 3:25.65.
June 22, 2026
Police & Courts
License plate data collected by East Hampton Village’s Flock Safety cameras were accessed by outside law enforcement more than 5.4 million times during the 12 months that ended in February.
Jun 18, 2026
Last week in Montauk, a Pennsylvania couple called police to complain that they’d been barred from taking their service dog into Duryea’s restaurant. The manager told them they were welcome to get takeout and eat at a picnic area across the street.
Jun 18, 2026
Bragman and Others Speak Up for Larsen
Former East Hampton Town Councilman Jeff Bragman, who screened with the Democratic Committee over the winter to be considered as its nominee for town supervisor this fall, has endorsed Mayor Jerry Larsen in his primary race against the incumbent, Kathee Burke-Gonzalez.
Jun 18, 2026
Government
Ahead of Tuesday’s Democratic primary for East Hampton Town supervisor, both campaigns came under fire for separate matters related to water contamination by “forever chemicals.”
Jun 18, 2026
East Hampton Town is appealing a ruling that compelled the Building Department to issue a building permit to Joseph Macari and Kim Staller for their property on Bendigo Road in Amagansett.
Jun 18, 2026
The village Z.B.A. voted to reopen a hearing that had resulted in a determination granting multiple area variances and a wetlands permit for a Jones Road property, despite the objections of one member. It also closed another hearing, allowing an applicant on Middle Lane to convert an accessory building to an accessory dwelling unit.
Jun 18, 2026
What do East Hampton, Nantucket, Greenport, Port Jefferson, Northport, Hudson, and Cold Spring, N.Y., all have in common? They have all enacted legislation aimed at curbing the rise of so-called “formula” stores. Sag Harbor is on the precipice of doing the same, but is seeking comment from community members in an effort to find the best solution.
Jun 18, 2026
Arts
Steven Kasher: ‘Finding Meaning Through Art’
Steven Kasher’s “Memoir of a Collection: Finding Meaning Through Art” features not only his eclectic and personal collection, but also the people behind the images, among them John Chamberlain, Lou Reed, and Gunter Grass.
Jun 18, 2026
Guild Hall will host a solo dance performance by Lloyd Knight, a celebration by Marc Shaiman of his new memoir, and a panel discussion about the idolatry of growth.
Jun 18, 2026
Coming to The Church is “This Land: Considering the American Landscape,” a show of artistic responses to the nation’s landscapes ranging from the Hudson River School to the present.
Jun 18, 2026
Some highlights of the summer’s live music on the South Fork include Steve Earle and Dawes at the Talkhouse, Brandi Carlile at the Montauk Lighthouse, Lyle Lovett at the Clubhouse, and Snoop Dogg at the Surf Lodge.
Jun 18, 2026
Villages
Weekend Happenings From Sag Harbor to Montauk
A cocktail party for the Sag Harbor Whaling Museum, the Wainscott Strawberry Festival, and the East Hampton Historical Society’s annual membership party are just a few of the things to keep you entertained this weekend.
Montauk Celebrates 70th Blessing of the Fleet
From the Viking Starship, two men of the cloth dispensed prayers and holy water on the boats parading by. “Everybody’s got their boats ready. The fish are showing up,” one commercial boat owner, John Aldridge, said.
New Chapter for Old Stone Market Owners
Twenty years after purchasing the parcel at 472 Old Stone Highway in Springs and opening Old Stone Market, Wolf Reiter and Vicky Sdrougias called it a career. The market closed, much to the sorrow of many, on Monday.
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New Chapter for Old Stone Market Owners
Twenty years after purchasing the parcel at 472 Old Stone Highway in Springs and opening Old Stone Market, Wolf Reiter and Vicky Sdrougias called it a career. The market closed, much to the sorrow of many, on Monday.
Jun 18, 2026
News for Foodies 06.18.26
Padma Lakshmi will stir the pot with Florence Fabricant at Guild Hall, and Miracle opens on Main Street in Sag Harbor.
Jun 18, 2026
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