Repair work continues on the utility pole in Hampton Bays on Tuesday An East Hampton Town police officer was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated after Southampton Town police said he crashed into a utility pole early Tuesday morning in Hampton Bays said: "Officer Morales has been immediately placed on administrative leave pending a full internal affairs investigation of the incident." Southampton police said the crash occurred at 2:04 a.m The incident resulted in some minor power outages in the area — though the PSEG Long Island outage map showed repairs had been made and power in the area was restored Morales was "found to be intoxicated by alcohol" at the scene and he was transported to a hospital for treatment of what was described only as "non-life-threatening injuries." Arraignment information was not immediately available It was not immediately clear if Morales is represented by counsel Get more on these and other NewsdayTV stories The Newsday app makes it easier to access content without having to log in Unlimited Digital AccessOnly 25¢for 6 months Attorney Jon Tarbet has sued the East Hampton Planning Department and Zoning Board of Appeals over delays in the application process for a special permit You've read 4 of your 7 free articles this month Please log in or create an account to continue reading The Arts Center at Duck Creek is delighted to announce the 3rd annual Airing of the Quilts on Saturday This cherished spring tradition celebrates renewal and storytelling as we shake the quilts out after a long winter preserving them for the next year while welcoming the new season This all-day community event invites everyone to take part in the celebration artists and organizers Louise Eastman and Erica-Lynn Huberty lead a tribute to the Log Cabin Quilt With its signature red center square representing the hearth the Log Cabin Quilt has long been a symbol of refuge and belonging Though folklore links it to the Underground Railroad this myth only strengthens its enduring message of sanctuary and welcome. 🪡  AIR YOUR QUILT Join us between 9:00 – 11:00 AM to hang your quilt and collect it by 5:00 PM we encourage you to remain nearby while it is on view All quilts must be tagged with the exhibitor’s name and email.🪡  COMMUNITY QUILT PROJECT: THE LOG CABIN TRADITION Contribute to a collaborative quilt honoring the symbolism and heritage of the Log Cabin Quilt Take an 12-1/2 inch square piece of fabric and collage or embroider a design that reflects the themes of home These squares will be assembled into a collective artwork celebrating the power of quilting as a form of storytelling and shared tradition Come together to celebrate this time-honored craft and embrace the beauty of spring at Duck Creek’s Airing of the Quilts!AND DON’T MISS THE BRIDGEHAMPTON SCHOOL MARIMBA ENSEMBLE FROM 12 – 1 PM The Beacon is able to provide all of our content online free of charge thanks to support from our readers Be a vital part of keeping our community informed Donate is bringing its curated collection of collectibles to the Hamptons with a new store in East Hampton A Grand Opening celebration for the public will take place on the evening of Thursday with Tom Brady and the founders of CardVault by Tom Brady Built around CardVault’s signature immersive retail experience the East Hampton store offers a showroom with an extensive selection ranging from sealed boxes and packs to individual cards and authentic memorabilia from top brands like Topps Customers can walk through the store’s signature vault door to find highly sought-after signed jerseys and equipment limited edition CardVault by Tom Brady merchandise The experience is finished with a luxurious lounge for customers and VIPs to open packs Customers can also submit their cards for authentication and grading through CardVault’s grading service in a dedicated grading submission area As an authorized dealer for industry leaders PSA CardVault provides collectors with a seamless and cost-effective way to elevate their collections a community known for being on the cutting edge of art “Following the successful opening of our fourth store at American Dream in New Jersey this location reflects our continued commitment to making the hobby accessible and engaging for collectors of all levels We’re proud to offer a destination where people can connect with the culture of collecting in such a unique and vibrant setting.” Twin entrepreneurs and philanthropists Shabnam and Shay Safarzadeh officially launched… We’ve compiled a few dining options to celebrate Mother’s Day… The Southampton Playhouse presents the first annual Gary Cooper Festival,… Paumanok Vineyards in Aquebogue will hold a special dinner featuring… Keyes Art in Sag Harbor presents the exhibit “Migrations,” featuring… Arthur & Sons in Bridgehampton will reopen for its second… The “NOFO LIVE” podcast began as a passion project when… Hamptons Lifestyle Magazine with things to do in the Hamptons and the North Fork Get important news about your town as it happens Get the top stories from across our network Are you sure you want to unsubscribe from daily updates Some parts of the East Coast could see as much as 8 inches of rainfall from a system packed with thunderstorms and rain that has been stalling as it moves slowly A look at projected rainfall amounts through Wednesday with areas in the darkest shade of green projected to see between 4 and 8 inches Areas in the darkest shade of green in the first image above from AccuWeather could see between 4 and 8 inches through Wednesday Surrounding areas in the next lighter shade are projected to see 2 to 4 inches during that time Areas in the lightest shade are expected to get 1 to 2 inches "The storm is expected to create a plume of moisture that extends across the mid-Atlantic region and into eastern New York and southern New England this week," AccuWeather says After storms and rain on Cinco de Mayo Monday there will be more rounds of showers and scattered storms on Tuesday with some of the storms producing heavy rainfall Precipitation will become less widespread starting Wednesday but showers will remain possible at times through the end of the workweek East Hampton Town recently found itself in a bidding war with East Hampton Village over an employee — and lost The incident was indicative of the town’s staffing problems ranging from entry-level positions to leadership Reporter Jack Motz joins the editors on the podcast this week to discuss the staffing hurdles that the town is struggling to overcome The Jeep driven by an East Hampton Town Police officer took out a utility pole The crash took out a utility pole and a network of electrical transmission equipment East Hampton Town has contracted an outside firm to help process a backlog of planning and zoning applications Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker Stony Brook Medicine Southampton Hospital Association and the Southampton Hospital Foundation held a special ribbon-cutting ceremony on April 5 to celebrate the late spring opening of the Stony Brook East Hampton Emergency Department Once open, the Stony Brook East Hampton Emergency Department, an off-campus extension of Stony Brook Southampton Hospital’s Emergency Department will be one of only a few free-standing emergency departments in New York State The much-needed Stony Brook East Hampton Emergency Department will open in late spring and receive patients at 400 Pantigo Place in East Hampton off-campus emergency facility will provide vital healthcare services to residents and visitors in the Town of East Hampton As part of the Stony Brook Medicine healthcare system this off-campus facility was designed to provide essential care for those located on the farthest end of the South Fork The Stony Brook East Hampton Emergency Department is equipped with advanced diagnostic technologies and life-saving treatments including a dedicated resuscitation room; cardiac monitoring capabilities in every exam room; specialized fast-track treatment rooms for general obstetrics/gynecology and ophthalmology patients; two isolation rooms; a comprehensive imaging center featuring advanced diagnostic technologies Ultrasound and X-ray; an on-site ambulance for hospital transport; and eco-friendly innovations a rain-catch garden and native plantings to reduce environmental impact and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed. Mechanical engineering major Edwin Tan recently received a $10,000 grant to support his team's project proposal for NASA’s L’SPACE training program As artificial intelligence and data science continue to transform the landscape of research the Department of Biomedical Informatics is helping students prepare for this rapidly evolving era.. Laci Burton — the URECA researcher of the month for March — is a University Scholar majoring in English with minors in Writing and Rhetoric and Women’s © 2024 Stony Brook University Every product is independently selected by editors Things you buy through our links may earn Vox Media a commission less than half the $38 million it was originally listed for.) “He basically made his own beach.” Macklowe sued and that situation has been dragging on for years But now, the developer is attempting to sort out the mess and move on. (Perhaps because he really needs the money.) He has submitted a new application — “a mix of concessions, requests for forgiveness, and modifications to reduce environmental harm,” according to the Star which will be presented to the village zoning board on May 9 Macklowe is planning to restore the native plants that were removed and add more than a third of an acre of additional plantings and some drainage pipes that send water from the roof “directly to the pond” (which is against regulations but may have preceded Macklowe) The septic will also be replaced by a more environmentally friendly system He’s already removed the phragmites — the invasive grass that grew in the place of the native plants he removed to extend the property’s lawn to the water — but can’t restore the native plantings until he gets a new permit from the State Department of Environmental Conservation Macklowe is still trying to get some of his illegal work grandfathered in: He’s asking for retroactive approval for his driveway and the patio and stairs he built on the northern side of the house he would have 90 days to get a building permit and fix the outstanding issues but the divorce has since finalized — and Linda doesn’t need to worry about seeing her ex-husband and his new wife across the pond anymore By submitting your email, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Notice and to receive email correspondence from us Password must be at least 8 characters and contain: you’ll receive occasional updates and offers from New York the 16-acre sculpture garden and nature sanctuary in East Hampton opened its 2025 season on April 5 with a Spring Awakening celebration “This season will be our most welcoming ever and well-being activities for all,” said Director Carrie Rebora Barratt in a space between art and nature that brings joy into our lives Our new installations are in harmony with the garden and our highest priority is bringing friends together in places of peace.”  LongHouse sits at the intersection of art and nature The historic house and garden are a haven of inspiration and serenity and programs reflect world cultures and foster creative lives the season is in many ways a celebration of the feminine spirit Visitors will be inspired by new art from Hangama Amiri Beautiful furniture designed by Paola Lenti invites all to rest hanging throughout the Dawn Redwood Forest is entitled “Talking with Trees.” With sculptures in various sizes tucked within tree branches her work replicates the patterns of nature just as the trees they are integrated with Jill creates a loving and lively experience where people can pause and engage with the abundance of nature around them a meditative practice for both maker and viewer to serve as a reminder of our duty to conserve and celebrate our trees “Venus Rising” will stand upright in the Red Garden created out of braided bedsheets cast in aluminum with scalloped edges made with cast dining plates In the Gallery will be a display of Afghan-Canadian artist Hangama Amiri whose appliqué compositions tell stories based on memories of her homeland and diasporic experience Textile artist Barbara Shawcroft (1930 – 2023) was a friend of LongHouse Founder Jack Lenor Larsen She spent three years working in Jack’s studio at LongHouse her estate gifted LongHouse “Cosmos 1996” to be displayed for the first time this season Mark Mennin’s exhibition of giant stone sculptures continues Mennin’s monumental and expressive “Portrait Heads” capture the human face with exaggerated features playing with concave space within a boulder The carved stone object is static and meditative in its quiet dialogue with the viewer Mennin’s inverted carvings provide some extra layers of movement and visual illusion that are not usually associated with stone carving LongHouse will also host a variety of celebrations including Planters ON+OFF the Ground on June 13; the Summer Benefit on July 12 honoring community champions Mary Jane and Charlie Brock and artist Vija Celmins; and in fall th annual Landscape Legends and Luncheon on September 12 with Charles Birnbaum from the Cultural Landscape Foundation leading a conversation on why public gardens Michèle Gerber Klein will talk about her new biography “Surreal: The Extraordinary Life of Gala Dalí.” On May 10 the celebrated photographer and author Ngoc Minh Ngo will introduce her highly anticipated book “Roses in the Garden,” sharing her breathtaking images and insights into the world’s most beautiful rose gardens the distinguished artist Tony Bechara will be at LongHouse to launch his two new books on his work Alastair Gordon continues his popular architecture talks in the series Long Island Modern Stern Architects will give a talk on the architecture of Central Park South Edwina von Gal and the Perfect Earth Project will introduce a new series of Grounded Conversations exploring our relationship with life on earth in all forms with guest speakers Krista Tippett and Dana Cowin A special series on photography and the work of Peter Beard will engage Nejma Beard and others in dialogue Artist talks and tours continue through the season The critical series InsiderOutsider features conversations with underrepresented artists whose works challenge and inspire Performing arts will be an integral part of the season The Neo-Political Cowgirls will perform Shakespeare in the Amphitheater and virtuoso pianist Llewellyn Sanchez-Werner will once again perform the annual recital under the stars on August 3 in honor of Jack Lenor Larsen’s birthday LongHouse is devoted to creativity and making visitors will find art-making materials in the pavilion special projects in collaboration with The Shine Studio Needle Sports welcomes everyone to come with projects to stitch in the community include Yoga and Walking Meditations for members and composting offer garden tours on weekends and a haven for birds and pollinators–bees Wholly centered on ecological horticulture is a new woodland garden created in collaboration with ReWild Long Island and designed by Tony Piazza the garden is a veritable classroom for the study of what grows naturally on Long Island Matt Hartline of Bill Miller & Associates will host a workshop on garden pruning and artist Benjamin Keating will teach the ancient art of Bonsai is a monthly morning for dogs and their families and LongHouse welcomes all to join in the play with our canine companions for a frolicking good time But things grew considerably more testy when the town board started talking about shrinking the maximum home size for new construction for the vast majority of the lots in the town That kind of change would mean that everyone from speculators razing tiny cottages and replacing them with resort-style party houses to the Montauk lifers who bought one of the few remaining “starter” homes in the area would be at the mercy of the new code All of East Hampton had something to say about it One resident pleaded with the board to “consider younger generations” who have taken years to save and plan for renovations that may A local builder sounded downright existential in an email he fired off to every brokerage in town after catching wind of the effort: “The consequences of this decision will not stop at property values,” he warned “What’s that going to look like when the dominos fall on every street in every neighborhood?” Jaine Mehring, a local advocate for preservation and smaller square footage who has been crunching these numbers It didn’t help that many of the new houses popping up were kind of ugly — glass and steel and knot-less cedar monuments went up next to the hydrangea-fronted landscapes of the East End “We are all at the mercy of those with more money than taste,” says a homeowner from Springs Or as another resident of the same once-sleepy mostly saltbox-and-bungalowed hamlet put it: “When the houses start to look like hotels or airport terminals So while the volume and particular tastes of new construction will remain untouched by any zoning changes — there’s consistently between 100 to 120 permits each year (not counting the 1,000-plus permits for smaller add-ons and patios) — the town board started discussing whether the new builds will have to shrink So how much house is too much house in East Hampton Even the board members seemed fatigued at the math “We split the baby and go to the 1,500,” one councilmember said during the most recent meeting in January “I would just like to get to the public hearing.” And so it will go to a public hearing in March where the town will surely fight it out some more Is a 2,700-square-foot home “small” or just Hamptons small or is everyone just trying to keep up with the Paltrows Is preserving the character of a town worth a larger mudroom or extra closet “It’s just a flex,” said one resident who feels exhausted by living in a permanent construction zone “Everyone’s bored and wants to show off and spend money nonstop.” Or as another told me: “Selfishness has become a style of architecture.” Stephen Fitzgerald of East Hampton died on April 11 kindness and subtle sense of humor will be dearly missed by all who knew him he grew up in Springs and attended Springs School He was a proud graduate of East Hampton High School and later attended the Academy of Aeronautics at LaGuardia He dedicated most of his career to East Way Aircraft Services He found joy in the outdoors — he was especially passionate about surfcasting along the coast and freshwater fishing His family will hold close many memories of early mornings crabbing on Georgica pond summer days on Lake Champlain and many weekends spent by the beach He will be remembered for his deep love of family Kailey Gingras and husband Adam of North Easton Tessa Gingras and Austin Gingras; his siblings and their spouses Michael Fitzgerald (Carolyn) of East Hampton and Diane Fitzgerald Leroy (Russell) of Harvard Memorial donations have been suggested to St Hundreds came to protest during "Hands Off!" day in Steinbeck Park in Sag Harbor on Saturday John Burns at the "Hands Off!" rally in Steinbeck Park in Sag Harbor on Saturday Protesters came by land and sea to the "Hands Off!" rally in Sag Harbor on Saturday in Steinbeck Park John Avlon speaks at the "Hands Off!" rally in Steinbeck Park in Sag Harbor on Saturday Hundreds of protestors gathered in Front of East Hampton Town Hall on Saturday for "Hands Off!" day slow-moving system with scattered severe thunderstorms will usher in an unsettled stretch that will linger into next week A look at the sprawling system stretching from Texas to the Northeast It will remain damp with showers and scattered storms on Saturday Updated Story - Unsettled Stretch Arrives: Here's How Long It Will Last It's on track to hit the East Coast overnight Thursday The chance for showers and scattered storms will extend through both Saturday "Instead of the front pressing steadily offshore this weekend, it will slow and stall near the Appalachians," according to AccuWeather. "That will set the stage for clouds areas of rain and embedded thunderstorms over a large part of the Northeast "Many areas are likely to experience a thorough soaking and there is the potential for an inch or more of rain in some locations." Storms are most likely Friday afternoon into Friday night Sylvester Stallone has purchased 9 Hither Lane in East Hampton TRIA GIOVAN/COURTESY JAMES MICHAEL HOWARD The sale of a new East Hampton residence by designer James Michael Howard and McAlpine Tankersley Architecture P.C The home at 9 Hither Lane was offered mostly furnished and completely turnkey with many custom pieces by Howard who also hand-curated the selection of art The 1.12-acre gated property hosts the 11,644-square-foot residence and a detached two-car garage with a barn board-finished interior loft space Michael Derrig of Landscape Details was responsible for the landscape design which was installed by Verderber’s Landscape Nursery The listing agents were Martha Gundersen and Paul Brennan of Douglas Elliman James Petrie of Compass brought the buyer to the deal “We are thrilled to close on the sale of 9 Hither Lane,” Gundersen said “This home is a flawless combination of style and location — a dream retreat designed by James Michael Howard for both relaxation and celebration.” “James Michael Howard’s seventh project in the Hamptons might just be his masterpiece,” DePersia said “With impeccable finishes and thoughtfully curated furnishings it was impossible to find anything else on the market that could compare in this prime village location No surprise it was snapped up after only a few showings.”