The Free Ride, an electric shuttle that got its start six years ago by transporting passengers to Main Beach in East Hampton, hit its one millionth ride this spring, according... more
A little over 50 years ago, the Suffolk County Farmland Preservation Program was launched, based on a first-in-the nation concept of sale of “development rights.” Then-Suffolk County Executive John V.N. Klein was pivotal, in 1974, to the inception of that program. This month, the Suffolk County Legislature unanimously passed the Conservation of Working Waterfronts bill, with the current county executive, Ed Romaine, playing a critical role, too. It also involves future development. For centuries, farming and fishing have been at the economic foundation of Suffolk County. Great strides have been made in preserving farming in Suffolk — and keeping Suffolk ...
16 Sep 2025 by Karl Grossman
Because of a bevy of other headlines, somewhat overlooked earlier this month was the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. The signing ceremony aboard the USS Missouri on September 2, 1945, was a formality, because the war essentially ended two weeks earlier, when Emperor Hirohito told his people that Japan was giving up. That allowed the Allies to begin liberating the POW camps containing thousands of inmates. A particularly brutal one was Omori, on the outskirts of Tokyo. The following is an excerpt from toward the end of “Running Deep,” which will be published next month. On ...
by Tom Clavin
The Bridgehampton Museum will host its fall fundraiser, Cocktails at the Bridge, on Saturday, October 4, from 5 to 7 p.m. at The Bridge golf club in Bridgehampton. This year’s event will honor two longtime museum supporters: past president Gerrit Vreeland and former board member John Millard. According to a press release, their vision, leadership, and perseverance were instrumental in the acquisition and restoration of the Nathaniel Rogers House, the historic landmark that now anchors the east end of Main Street in Bridgehampton. Along with the rest of the board at the time, Vreeland and Millard raised much of the ...
by Staff Writer
The Suffolk Community College Foundation will host its 41st Annual Golf Classic on Monday, October 20, at Sebonack Golf Club in Southampton. While the event is sold out, a limited number of sponsorship opportunities are still available. Proceeds from the Golf Classic will benefit student scholarships and academic programs at Suffolk County Community College. This year’s honoree is Ryan T. Kesner, principal of Ryan T. Kesner Architect PC, a leading architectural firm based in Southampton. A proud alumnus of Suffolk County Community College, Kesner has played a pivotal role in shaping Long Island’s architectural landscape, with more than one million ...
by Staff Writer
It’s Big Truck Day at the Children’s Museum of the East End on Saturday, September 27, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The event is targeted for families with children ages 2 to 10 who will have the opportunity to explore and interact with some of the trucks. Tickets are $5 for members and $25 for nonmembers. To register, visit cmee.org.
by Staff Writer
Westhampton Presbyterian Church will host a scrap metal drive on Saturday, September 27, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Community members are encouraged to drop off all types of metal — including steel, copper, aluminum, and old appliances — at the church, located at 90 Meeting House Road. For more information, please call 631-288-2576.
by Staff Writer
The Southampton Town Disability Task Force will host its second annual Disability Services Resource Fair on Saturday, November 1, from noon to 3 p.m. at the Hampton Bays Community Center, located at 25 Ponquogue Avenue in Hampton Bays. This inclusive community event is open to all and aims to connect individuals and families with valuable resources, service providers, advocates, and support groups. Throughout the afternoon, attendees will have the opportunity to explore a variety of informational booths, speak directly with representatives from both state and local organizations, and learn more about services available to people with disabilities. Highlights of the ...
by Staff Writer
There’ll be a question for voters on the election ballot in November on whether the terms should be extended, from the present two years to four, for the 18 members of the Suffolk County Legislature, of which most of the major government officials in Suffolk County in the last five decades have been members. One was Republican John V. N. Klein of Smithtown, the first presiding officer of the legislature. He brought continuity between it and the centuries-old Suffolk County Board of Supervisors when the legislature replaced the board in 1970 as the county’s governing body. It was determined in ...
9 Sep 2025 by Karl Grossman
1 Photo
Staff Writer on May 29, 2017