Sag Harbor Cinema Executive Director To Leave Post
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Genevieve Villaflor
Genevieve Villaflor
Stephen J. Kotz on Nov 11, 2025
The Sag Harbor Cinema announced on Tuesday that Genevieve Villaflor, who has served as executive director for more than four years, had submitted her resignation. She will remain in her... more
With stubbornly high food prices and cuts in federal food aid programs, food pantries on the East End are feeling the pinch. This Sunday, a group of Sag Harbor residents, led by Shawn Sachs, Laney Crowell, Fitzhugh Karol and Lyndsay Caleo Karol, has organized a fundraiser for the Sag Harbor and Springs food pantries at Kidd Squid Brewing Company on Spring Street in Sag Harbor. The free event will run from noon to 5 p.m., and attendees have been asked to drop off nonperishable foods, make a donation or help collect and deliver donated food to the two food pantries. ...
by Stephen J. Kotz
An open house scheduled for Friday, November 14, to kick off the fundraising effort to restore the Sag Harbor Firehouse Museum has been canceled. The Sag Harbor Partnership announced that it had learned “there is some remediation to be done” that prevents allowing guests inside the building, which has sat unattended for five years and saw little regular upkeep in the years before. The Partnership has estimated that it will cost approximately $1.2 million to restore the building plus an additional $300,000 to create modern displays. The board said it would reschedule the event as soon as possible.
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An interfaith community Thanksgiving celebration will take place at the Old Whalers’ Church in Sag Harbor on Thursday, November 20, at 7 p.m. Local ministers from a range of faith traditions will come together for a service of gratitude and unity. The program will include song, prayer, storytelling and reflection, honoring the shared blessings that connect the community. All proceeds from the evening’s collection will be given to the Sag Harbor and Bridgehampton food pantries. Following the service, attendees are invited to stay for a “Pie Extravaganza,” featuring dessert, conversation and fellowship. For more information, visit oldwhalerschurch.org.
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I am deeply honored and humbled by the trust the residents of our town have placed in me by electing me to the Town Council. Winning this election is not just a personal milestone; it is a collective achievement made possible by the dedication, energy and belief of so many in our community. To my wife, Cynthia, whose love and support carried me through every challenge, thank you for standing by me. To our committee members and volunteers who knocked on doors, made calls, wrote letters and postcards, your tireless efforts made this victory possible. To every supporter who offered ...
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With the conclusion of the 2025 election, I want to take an opportunity to thank the members of my team and all those who came out to vote. To those who support me and voted for me, I would not be able to do it without you, and I thank you for your trust. To those whose vote I didn’t win, I say: I am glad you came out to voice your opinion, and I look forward to earning your respect in the future. During my time on the board, it has also been a great pleasure working alongside Trustees ...
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I am announcing my candidacy for East Hampton Town supervisor. Our town government needs a renewed sense of direction, one that emphasizes fiscal discipline, professionalism and public service. For the past five years as mayor of East Hampton Village, I have managed budgets that kept taxes among the lowest in our region while expanding services and improving quality of life. We invested in community programs, enhanced public safety, and supported events that celebrate our shared identity, from concerts at Main Beach to the Hamptons Pride Parade. Earlier this year, I was honored when the New York State Democratic Committee asked ...
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Stephen J. Kotz on Nov 11, 2025