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Over-Zealous Prosecutor To the Editor: I can no longer believe I’m living in the United States of America. Our founding fathers are spinning in their graves. This is not Stalin’s Russia. America should not have “secret courts.” The FISA Court should be abolished. And the justice department has to be reined in. Bush made the mistake of approving the FISA Law. Then Obama weaponized many government departments — for instance the IRS and Justice. Americans should not have to go to bed in their street clothes in fear that some over-zealous special prosecutor with a heavily armed squad of thugs will break down their door at 3 AM because they didn’t remember, misspoke, or “lied” to the inquisition. I supported and voted for President Trump. Perhaps I should hire a lawyer. Our justice department was not founded on the principle “name the person and I’ll eventually find a crime.” Mueller has spent two years, and only god knows how many millions of taxpayers’ dollars, on a wild goose chase. The “honorable” Mueller has done this before, during the anthrax scare. And that fiasco cost us millions in reparations to the poor soul he hounded. His history is very flawed. Check his tenure in Boston. We have spent millions on the equivalent of convictions for parking violations. Josephine Albano Montauk

Not For Sale Dear Editor, The Republican Party is often referred to as the Grand Old Party, and we are an old party with many famous representatives that I believe define the party’s core values. Presidents Abraham Lincoln, Teddy Roosevelt, Governor Nelson Rockefeller, Senator Jacob Javitz, and Mayor Fiorello La Guardia were all groundbreaking during their time. Tammany Hall was a New York City Democratic Party political organization founded in 1786, and controlled New York City and New York State politics until the late 1960s. To be fair, Tammany Hall did not start as a corrupt political organization but quickly descended into a corrupt Democratic political organization controlled by Democratic Party bosses to enrich party insiders through patronage jobs, bribery, and governmental decisions. The corruption of Tammany Hall is legendary. Just as today it is important to not paint all Democrats or Republicans with one brush. Tammany Hall’s influence was finally challenged from inside by Democratic Governor Franklin Roosevelt 1928 to 1933 and from 1934 to 1945 as President Franklin Roosevelt. Franklin Roosevelt was the cousin of Republican reformer President Teddy Roosevelt. Governor and President Roosevelt, joined in 1932 by Republican reformer Mayor Fiorello La Guardia, were elected on an anti-

corruption Fusion ticket after Democratic Mayor Jimmy Walker was forced from office after bribery allegations came to light. Mayor La Guardia was elected mayor on a Fusion ticket and became the first anti-Tammany mayor to be re-elected to three terms. Mayor La Guardia appealed across party lines, and was a very popular mayor throughout his three terms, working closely with Republicans and reform Democrats to revitalize New York City and restore public faith. Which brings us to East Hampton, where currently the town board and town trustees under the direction of a small group of political insiders are more concerned about enacting public policy that prioritizes issues and access based on a governor’s political ambitions, national political ideology, enrichment of the uber-wealthy one percent, and finances of politically connected law firms. Increasingly, East Hampton has become the playground for the rich and famous for sale to the highest bidder, while our hardworking families and seniors struggle to make ends meet. Just as in the 1930s NYC needed reform and change, so too does East Hampton today. An open transparent government must be the norm, we must return to core East Hampton values of community, environmental conservation, support of our seniors, children and families and we must restore compassion and empathy for those struggling to survive. This year, we are going to change that! We must stop the scourge of Deepwater that would wipe out our commercial fishing community, do permanent environmental harm to our underwater ecosystem, and forever change the character of Wainscott and Montauk. We must make real progress in creating economic opportunities, affordable housing, and workspace. We must do something about groundwater contamination and the pollution of our harbors and bay. We must invest in our community, young families, seniors, and town employees to create an economic environment for our local residents, rather than drive families and businesses out of town. Together with you, Republicans, Democrats, and Independents, we are going to restore compassion, understanding, open transparency, respect, reform, and public faith in town government. We are letting everyone know East Hampton is NOT FOR SALE to the highest bidder. To accomplish these goals, we are going to need like-minded friends and partners that are dedicated to helping us help our community. The East Hampton Town Republican Committee will be screening potential candidates on Saturday, February 9, and Sunday, February 10, from 2 PM to 4 PM at the Amagansett American Legion. Political party affiliation is unimportant, but what is important is your love of East Hampton, dedication to the community, desire to be a voice for the disenfranchised and downtrodden, respects our seniors, desire to help our children and young families, believe in environmental conservation and to be a voice (a loud voice) for the little guy, regardless of race, religion, nationality, or sexual preference. Manny Vilar

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News & Opinion Is There A Challenger In The House? Bragman is mum on his future political plans By Rick Murphy rmurphy@indyeastend.com

Incumbent Supervisor Peter Van Scoyoc, who recently announced he is running for another two-year term, may find himself squaring off against a popular fellow town board — and party — member. Jeffrey Bragman, who has emerged as the champion of Deepwater Wind opponents and Wainscott residents who feel betrayed by the town, is being encouraged by members of both political parties to vie for Van Scoyoc’s seat. In fact, the town’s Republican leader, Manny Vilar, is encouraging Bragman to seek the nomination. And a dissident group of Democrats led by Rona Klopman and David Gruber could also enter the fray, further eroding Van Scoyoc’s base. And Bragman, who feels ostracized

by some board members, said this week he isn’t ruling anything out. The town board, comprised of all Democrats, has carefully honed a veneer of unity under party boss Chris Kelley, but since Bragman took a seat last January, a chasm has opened. Bragman has refused to back Governor Andrew Cuomo and the state Democratic Party’s insistence that the town embrace the wind farm at all costs. “This is about Andrew Cuomo’s ambition. He’s in the tank, and the Chris Kelleys of the world are beholden to him,” said Vilar, head of the East Hampton Republican Party and one of the first politicians in town to oppose Deepwater. The wind turbine company, recently purchased by Ørsted, wants to run an

Presidential Race Takes On Local Flavor Ya never know, pundits say By Rick Murphy rmurphy@indyeastend.com Think traffic is bad now? Imagine if the president of the United States starts spending quality time hereabouts. Two serious candidates with strong local roots here have already announced their interest in the country’s top job: Howard Schultz, the CEO of Starbucks, spends a lot of time in his East Hampton Village house and has for years. He said last week he is strongly considering running for president as an independent.

Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg owns Ballyshear, a Georgian mansion sitting on 32 acres on White’s Lane in Southampton, only a stone’s throw from his beloved Shinnecock Hills Golf Club. He said he might use his own money to challenge Donald Trump (or whoever the candidate is) when the times comes. In fact, New York dominates the bold types interested in the top spot.

Jeffrey Bragman. Independent/Rick Murphy

The town board, comprised of all Democrats, has carefully honed a veneer of unity under party boss Chris Kelley.

offshore cable under a Wainscott beach to a Long Island Power Authority substation in Wainscott. In recent months, however, there have been inklings that a much larger and intrusive project is in the works. “This is about turning Wainscott into an industrial conduit for a giant public utility,” Vilar said. Last week, Assemblyman Fred Thiele pulled his support for Deepwater, joining a coalition of commercial fishermen, Montauk and Wainscott residents, and others who think the proposed wind farm is a Trojan horse. “Fred’s comments are very signifi-

cant,” Bragman said. “I intend to talk to him about it. It won’t lower the carbon footprint . . . this massive infrastructure in this tiny hamlet is unsettling.” Last week, Councilwoman Sylvia Overby and Councilman David Lys, along with Van Scoyoc, announced via press release they would seek reelection. While Lys, a board newcomer like Bragman, does not support Deepwater, he is more moderately opposed. Overby said this week she still supported the wind farm. “As a board member, you try and solve problems. What’s Continued On Page 18.

U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a Democrat who won reelection to another six-year term in 2018, said she would test the presidential waters in 2020. If elected, that would open up the Senate seat long coveted by Republicans. “I can’t see myself in Congress four years from now,” Lee Zeldin told The Independent during his last campaign. “I think congressmen should move on to something else.” Zeldin, a GOP darling, is considered a rising star in the party. He’s already proven to be a vote getter, having served in the State Assembly and Senate. Should a Senate seat open up in the great state of New York . . . Many pundits say Governor Andrew Cuomo would become the immediate favorite to capture the Democratic Party nomination, should he opt into the presidential race. Cynthia Nixon and Marcus Molinaro, both of whom

ran for governor last time out, would likely go for it again. Two more household names from the Empire State who might have a passing interest: former U.S. Senator and First Lady Hillary Clinton, and Brooklyn’s own Bernie Sanders. Sound familiar? President Jay Schneiderman? Chairman Schneiderman? The former East Hampton town supervisor, who currently has the top spot in Southampton Town, is perfectly happy seeking reelection, thank you. Of course, if Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone goes after Cuomo’s seat (should it become open), Schneiderman would make a logical candidate to fill those cross-country sneakers — he served 12 years in the county legislature. Who is the early favorite to shake things up at the White House? “I think Bloomberg has a good chance,” Schneiderman said.

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Assemblyman Fred Thiele, Senator Ken LaValle, and County Legislator Bridget Fleming were on hand to welcome the launch next month of expanded rush-hour train service to the South Fork. Independent/Desirée Keegan

Connection Is Key For South Fork New rail service to make eight stops from Speonk to Montauk By Desirée Keegan desiree@indyeastend.com

Assemblyman Fred Thiele held up a book “Blueprint for Our Future” that was written by the East End Economic and Environmental Task Force of Long Island. It was commissioned 25 years ago by then-Governor Mario Cuomo to examine the economic and environmental future of eastern Long Island, and developed as a template

for the interaction of a local community with state government. The work was the first to reference a South Fork Commuter Connection train service, which remained a dream for 15 years, until a trial run was conducted 10 years ago. This March, the dream will fully be realized. “We’ve seen study after study and

we knew we had to have a good public transit system on the East End as an alternative to the backup on County Road 39,” Thiele said. “It is a pleasure, after all these years, with the president of the Long Island Rail Road to be able to announce that this service is finally going to begin March 4. It’s been a partnership, a team effort to get this done.” The service, which was unveiled at a press conference at the Hampton Bays train station on Friday, will offer local LIRR trips for $4.25 for a combined train and shuttle service each way, with stops in Speonk, Westhampton, Hampton Bays, Southampton, Bridgehampton, East Hampton, Amagansett, and Montauk. Select trains will connect with “last-mile” shuttle bus services operated by the Hampton Jitney and the Hampton Hopper to nearby workplaces and employment centers. Thiele worked with state Senator Ken LaValle last year to secure $500,000 in state funding for

the towns to provide for the cost of the last mile of service. With only two roads, Montauk Highway and Sunrise Highway, crossing the Shinnecock Canal, congestion on the East End has been growing year after year, especially over the summer months when area tourism is at its peak. It’s made it difficult for locals to travel and the area’s workforce to get to jobs in a reasonable amount of time. “It’s pretty much a daily occurrence,” Southampton Town Supervisor Jay Schneiderman said. “And then you see the railroad bridge empty — we’ve known for a long time that was a great potential.” Besides helping commuters, East Hampton Supervisor Peter Van Scoyoc believes the service will help local businesses find and retain staff, while speeding up commuting times. “We hope that we can build up this service to make a more efficient use of transportation,” Van Scoyoc said. “We’re now at a promising time where we can make a significant impact to the quality of life of the people who live and work on the East End.” With only one set of tracks, coordinating eastbound and westbound rides has proved challenging. LIRR President Phil Eng said finding a schedule that worked for employees and visitors alike was a must. “Not only is the Long Island Rail Road adding trains between Speonk and Montauk, three eastbound and three westbound, but we’ve coordinated with town officials to ensure these schedules do work in conjunction with the last mile shuttle service that they’re providing,” he said. “It’s entirely geared to meet the unique needs of the South Fork communities. The railroad, we know, is critical to supporting economic growth on Long Island and we remain committed to the quality of life issues of the communities we serve.” Suffolk County Legislator Bridget Continued On Page 35.

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Town Tries To Tighten Leash On Home Business

When her clients leave town, they leave their dogs with her to watch. She told the ZBA on January 29 that, besides her own two dogs, she usually has one or two other dogs staying with her. “There are 57 people listed in East Hampton as pet sitters,” along with many more that live and work in the other hamlets that comprise the town, Irace told the board. If the ZBA were to uphold Glennon’s determination, all those dog walkers could find themselves out of work, or, worse yet, in court. “You would have to get site plan review to become a dog sitter,” Irace said. Board members asked Irace about dogs barking. Would that not constitute external evidence of the business? Irace compared dog walking and doggie daycare to other businesses. For example, if Marsden was a music teacher, neighbors might see teenagers carrying tubas into the house and playing them once inside. “She has been operating her business for over 12 years without any incidents or complaints,” Irace told the ZBA. It is not clear what precipitated the town’s decision to charge Marsden. There have been no noise complaints registered over the past few years, according to town police records. Several people spoke or wrote letters in support of Marsden. The former executive director of the Animal Res-

Lori Marsden’s right to run a dog walking service ‘under assault,’ attorney says By T.E. McMorrow t.e@indyeastend.com Is East Hampton Town going to the dogs or are the neighbors barking up the wrong tree? That’s the question, more or less, that the East Hampton Town Zoning Board of Appeals is being asked to decide over the business Lori Marsden runs out of her home on Saddle Lane in Northwest Woods. Marsden is a professional dog walker. “Doggie daycare is not illegal,” her attorney, Carl Irace, told the ZBA during a January 29 public hearing to appeal a determination made by Ann Glennon, the town’s head building inspector. Marsden was first charged with a misdemeanor in July 2017 by the town, which claimed her dog walking business was not a legal use of her premises. When he took over the case, Irace asked Glennon to weigh in on the

matter. But when he received her letter dated July 11, 2018, he found himself at odds with her findings. Glennon cited the guidelines in the code for businesses run from home, including that there should be “no external evidence of the activity, including audible noise.” Since Marsden takes the dogs out of the house and off the property for walks, that would signify external evidence of the business, making it illegal, Glennon concluded. Marsden came to her profession after growing up with animals in Alabama. “Cats and dogs, and riding horses,” she said Saturday. After she and her husband moved into their Saddle Lane house, she tried different lines of work, none of which paid well. That was when she turned to dog walking.

Lori Marsden, who has been running a dog walking service from her house for many years, is now facing a misdemeanor charge of running an illegal business in East Hampton Town. Independent/T.E. McMorrow

cue Fund of the Hamptons, Sara Davison, described Marsden as “a conscientious, careful, and very knowledgeable person in her work with dogs.” Davison said that her dog is epileptic, and that Marsden is capable, when needed, to administer prescribed drugs to the animal. “My dog is happy there. He loves Lori and her family,” she added. “Obviously people need to have their quiet enjoyment of their homes,” Continued On Page 35.

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Weighing The Water Options Town presents cost scenarios to Bays residents By Desirée Keegan desiree@indyeastend.com

A comparison of the costs of operations to residents of the Hampton Bays Water District when going with either of three proposed options. Independent/Courtesy Southampton Town

“Don’t give residents false hope.” That’s what Southampton Town Supervisor Jay Schneiderman told Councilwoman Christine Preston Scalera when she suggested exploring whether or not Community Preservation Fund money could pay for work to upgrade the Hampton Bays Water District’s infrastructure. “There may be a way to bring costs down based on what CPF money covers and contract costs being cheaper,” Preston Scalera said. “I just want to make sure I do my due diligence so residents

can make the best decision possible. There might be a threshold they’re willing to pay. I know this means a lot to the people in this area.” But Schneiderman, speaking at a January 31 meeting, said that CPF money could not be used, under the restrictions of current law. Comptroller Len Marchese presented three options to tackle the water woes in Hampton Bays. One option, which the board immediately nixed, was Continued On Page 35.

Change Is Gonna Come SH Town Board members discuss rental permit code updates By Desirée Keegan desiree@indyeastend.com

The Southampton Town Board is in agreement with many of the proposed amendments to the town’s annual and seasonal rental permit code, including an online application fee, that were unveiled a week ago. Southampton’s Public Safety and Emergency Management Administrator Steven Troyd said the code updates would streamline the process for the town and applicants, as he discussed a checklist system that would require as few attachments as possible with the town board on Thursday, January 31. As part of the updates, there would no longer be a need to provide a carter service contract with the application, nor inspection for application renewals. This was something Councilwoman Christine Preston Scalera took issue with. “We need to ensure safety with these renewals,” she said, before being

told the sworn statement of unchanged conditions gives the town the right to verify conditions, especially when dealing with repeat offenders. “We can’t just walk into a house,” Troyd said. “We’d need probable cause for search.” Besides the $200 biannual fee, a $50 inspection fee is also anticipated. Troyd asked to the board eliminate the need for a rental permit after the Building Department approves an accessory apartment, but the board rejected that proposal. Other code changes board members agreed on are rental permits being necessary for apartments in commercial buildings, condominiums, coops, and accessory income properties to ensure safety — especially in those above commercial buildings. The transient seasonal rental period minimums

Southampton Town Comptroller Len Marchese presented the town board with three different options for tackling the water issues in Hampton Bays. Independent/Courtesy Southampton Town

would be reduced from two weeks to one, and the code would prohibit guests from being at a seasonal rental property between 1 and 6 AM. The new code would also include a pool maintenance contract. “They must be professionally maintained,” Supervisor Jay Schneiderman said of pools and spas. “In the hotel business I have to check the chemistry three times a day. . . As things get more transient, I think we need to protect the renters a little bit.” Troyd said there was one case last year where a young girl suffered chemical burns after jumping into the pool of a seasonal rental after the previous tenants threw too many chemicals into a pool prior to leaving. Preston Scalera said she doesn’t see a need to remove a four-car limit outside rentals, but Schneiderman suggested it would help with aesthetics. With the town moving to a one-car per bedroom rule, the pair debated the need for a carter contract and providing seasonal rental neighbors with the name and contact information of a property owner to call if issues were to arise with renters. Preston Scalera said she did not want to reduce requirements for issues that have posed an enforcement problem in the past. “I see that you want to streamline things, and I get that, and I appreciate that,” she said, “but in terms of economy of scale or just balancing it out, the harms that

it can cause is so heavily weighted on the one end if something goes wrong. Anything less than what we’re doing now as a policy I don’t think is good for administration.” She said she fears a rise in property maintenance notices of violation, and does not want to pit neighbor against neighbor should there be code violation issue with tenants. “We don’t want to invite neighbors to think that they can do something about the issues — we are the people that bring the violations,” Preston Scalera said. “We’re delegating our responsibilities onto the neighbors.” The definition of family would also be changed in the rental permit code to make the town code uniform. There is a four-person max for individuals not living as a family, but five or more are allowed if the unrelated individuals can prove they’re living as a traditional family. The name and contact information of a person who will respond within one hour of a reported issue at a seasonal rental property will also be required to be given to the town, and a rental agreement provided upon request during the summer seasons. The code enforcement office and the town are also looking into the legality of revoking seasonal rental permits should violations persist. Once a concrete, agreed-upon list of changes is finalized, the town will hold a public hearing to put the proposed code changes into effect.

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Support For Embattled Substitute Springs School Board hears from former students of Diane Mehrhoff By T.E. McMorrow t.e@indyeastend.com The first hour of the Springs School Board meeting on Monday, February 4, was routine. The highpoint was the announcement by board president Barbara Dayton that a new five-year contract had been ratified by the school’s teachers union. However, routine went out the window during the public session, when Renny Murphy, the first of four East Hampton High School students to speak, took to the podium. The four young women gave a unified message in support of Diane Mehrhoff, a longtime substitute teacher at the school, who has charged that her complaints of harassment in the workplace were ignored by the board and the district’s superintendent, Debra Winter. The students, all of whom read from prepared statements, were emotional as

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they spoke, expressing disappointment in the board and the superintendent. When Murphy began to speak, she named both Michael Henery, the supervisor Mehrhoff alleges used misogynistic words and phrases in the workplace, and Superintendent Winter. Dayton interrupted her to say, “When you start referencing multiple people and their work records, those are personnel matters, and we do not discuss those in public.” “Let her speak!” cried out several of the approximately 50 people in the audience. One voice called what was going on a “cover up.” From that point on, the student speakers avoided using names, referring instead to Winter and Henery as a “particular person” or “particular administrator.” All four women described Mehrhoff as an inspirational teacher.

Hannah Hartsough, left, and Renny Murphy, right, offered their support for substitute Diane Mehrhoff at Monday's Springs School Board meeting. Independent/T.E. McMorrow

Hannah Hartsough told the board that the legal battle against Mehrhoff was “both unjust and despicable.” Jessie Branche said, “For the first time in 16 years, I am ashamed to be a Springs kid. Somebody needs to do something about it.” Branche added that, in one legal investigation launched by Winter which ultimately led nowhere, the school spent $40,000 in legal fees; the equivalent, Branche pointed out, of two years’ college tuition for a student. When a fourth student, Rory Murphy, said she heard about the allegations

made by New York State that the Springs School administration had retaliated against Mehrhoff by cutting her work hours after she complained, she said, “I was astonished. I was devastated.” She added, “You are blaming the victim, when the blame should be on you . . . you have failed Ms. Merhoff, your teachers, your students, and your graduates.” Garretti, a Springs resident who is married to a teacher at the school, also spoke. He called on the entire board and the superintendent to resign. Continued On Page 18.

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February 6, 2019

Montauketts Wait And Wonder Is Cuomo’s delay a money-saving ploy? By Rick Murphy rmurphy@indyeastend.com

King Robert Pharaoh. Independent/Justin Meinken

October 11, 1910 is a day of infamy for the Montaukett Native American Tribe, but it should be shared by every East End resident who cares about local history and our heritage. On that day, scholars concur, Judge Abel Blackmar of the Supreme Court of Suffolk County effectively stripped the tribe of not only thousands of acres of its tribal land in Montauk, but of its very existence. Technically, the court decision was the culmination of arcane common law, a 25-year land grab by the developer Arthur Benson, a lot of dubious testimony, and some off-thewall conclusions by Judge Blackmar. “They got screwed,” Assemblyman Fred Thiele said. More to the point, said tribal leader King Robert Pharaoh of Sag Harbor, “He didn’t even have jurisdiction.” The tribe has been fighting to get recognition from the state ever since, with Thiele and Senator Ken LaValle leading the way. Still, what is tantalizing close remains elusive. After the Assembly and Senate overwhelmingly voted to do so, Governor Andrew Cuomo recently vetoed a bill that would have given back to the Montauketts what was stolen from the tribe — its name. It was the third time the governor has

done so. Cuomo said he didn’t think legislation was a valid road to recognition, and that the tribe had to go through a standardized state process. “We should allow the administrative process to take its due course,” Cuomo said. Others suggest a more cynical ploy: to avoid coughing up benefits the tribe has long been barred from collecting. Pharaoh said that Cuomo’s reasoning is “valid.” But he is also cognizant that the Montaukett Tribe will be entitled to compensation. “We are not looking to throw people off their property,” he said. But certainly, some moneymaking ventures would be possible like, for example, an “Indian village” open to tourists or a museum to catalog the tribe’s heritage. “The state knows the possibilities. They are not stupid,” Pharaoh commented wryly. The Department of State has yet to produce its oft talkedabout evaluation of the Montauketts’ official status. “Providing state recognition to an Indian tribe warrants thorough and careful consideration of all parties,” the governor wrote in his veto message. “However, this bill would require the state to bypass such analysis and recognize the Montaukett

Indian tribe as a nation, without any process.” In 2013, the legislature passed a bill setting up a process by which the Department of State could review the tribe’s status and issue recognition, but it languished. “There’s no evidence that they’ve done anything,” Thiele said. “No one ever called me,” Pharaoh said. Pharaoh’s manner mirrors that of his mother, Olive, who was queen until her death. The tribe is, for the most part, non-confrontational — proud of the Montaukett heritage and cautious in its dealings with would-be backers, financial and otherwise. But 20 years ago, a confrontation between two factions within the tribe got Pharaoh’s dander up, and he still bristles at what he says was a betrayal. In those days, Native American tribes were being encouraged — in many cases financially — to seek recognition as a means to open gambling casinos. Robert Cooper, a former East Hampton Town Board member and a self-proclaimed member of the Montaukett tribe, attempted what basically amounted to a coup d’état against the Pharaoh branch of the Montauketts. Cooper was involved with a group hoping to use the tribe’s land ownership claims in Calverton to open a

gambling operation there some day. “It’s our land,” he said. “History will tell you a lot of other lands on Long Island are ours, too, but we don’t want to uproot any people.” Cooper held an election that he said he won. “According to tribal custom, the succession to the throne used to go to the oldest living male descendant of the eldest chief,” Cooper maintained. “I am the chief of the tribe, period,” he proclaimed. Pharaoh has another take on the dispute. “My mother was queen. She died, and that’s how I became king.” Cooper, he said, contacted a small group of tribesmen and convinced them to back him. The matter was finally settled and the tribe recognizes Pharaoh as the leader. “They are foreigners on soil and water that once was their own. We certainly owe them a lot. For starters, however, the least we can do is recognize them as a bona fide tribe. All it would take is a brief flourish with a pen in cursive on an official New York State document, but our proud governor, from a once foreign immigrant family himself, can’t even bring himself to do that simple little thing,” added Larry Penny, former longtime natural resources director for the Town of East Hampton.

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Amagansett Dust Bowl Days Gone Bye-bye? Tests show no contaminants, East Hampton Town supervisor reports By T. E. McMorrow t.e@indyeastend.com

The dust that created the recent Amagansett Dust Bowl is non-toxic and safe, unpleasant though the sometimes two to three inches deep accumulation is. According to the office of East Hampton Town Supervisor Peter Van Scoyoc, the problem appears to have been contained, the supervisor said in a statement released February 1. Neighbors, however, are still skeptical, including Betsy Martin, who lives on a property adjacent to the farm field from where the spinning, swirling dust clouds rose. The inches-deep dust blew off of

Fort Pond Cove Beach Cleanup Photos by Justin Meinken Despite the chilly weather, several volunteers braved the elements on Saturday, February 2, to clean up Fort Pond Cove Beach in Montauk. The cleanup was sponsored by the Surfrider Foundation as part of its environmental conservation efforts. According to the foundation, more garbage tends to wash up and collect on the coastal areas during the winter season. This is due to the changing weather patterns which affect the ocean currents, transporting more debris to these locations.

the roughly 33-acre farm field owned by the Bistrian family and currently farmed by Peter Dankowski. The parcel sits just north of Amagansett Main Street, and south of the LIRR track. Potatoes had been planted there for the 2018 season, and were harvested late, due to the wet weather conditions in the area. The late harvest meant a late cover crop planting. A cover crop is planted to hold down the soil and control erosion. That crop didn’t take and the swirling dust bowl ensued. The town contracted with a company, FPM Environmental, at an expenditure of $2500, to test for contami-

nants. In return, FPM took soil samples from three sites. The three test locations were at the northeastern edge of the municipal parking lot. They appear, on the aerial view of the site provided by the town, to be in a triangular pattern about 100 feet apart from each other. No pesticide contaminants were found in the samples, and no significant levels of any form of metal. Pesticides tested for included DDT, Aldrin, and various Endosulfans and BHCs. The dust that accumulated on Amagansett Main Street has been removed, the supervisor said. Also, in cooperation with the farmer and the Bistrians, the field has been covered with straw and lined with snow fencing to keep the surface dust in place. “We share residents’ concerns about the recent dust storms in Amagansett. I am gratified that our agreed-upon solution appears to be working and am pleased that the town board was able to work together to achieve this result. We will continue to monitor the field conditions and take necessary actions to ensure that this doesn’t happen again,” said Van Scoyoc. However, Martin is taking a wait and see approach. The deck, cars, and house she shares with her husband,

A two to three-inch blanket of dust that was blown off the farm fields north of Amagansett Main Street covered much of the area recently. Independent/T. E. McMorrow

Neal, were covered, during the height of the dust storm, by a blanket of dust. So far, the blowing dust has stopped. However, the weather has been quite different than it was during the dust storm. When the field dries out, and the wind starts blowing, it will be the true test of the combined efforts of the town, the farmer, and the landowners, she said.

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February 6, 2019

Harbor Books Closing Only Temporary

commercial properties across the East End. The shop, which opened in the former BookHampton space on Main Street on Black Friday 2014, closed last week after Berry was unable to negotiate a new lease with her landlord, Ted Seiter. Although that five-year lease ended at the end of November, Seiter had agreed to a two-month extension to see if a deal could be worked out, Berry said. The owner used that time to reduce inventory, return unsold books to publishers, and otherwise prepare for the move. Berry stressed that she and Seiter were parting on good terms. “I’ve got nothing but respect for Ted,” she said, adding that she held no grudge against him for trying to maximize the revenue from his building. Berry added that she had known since the end of 2017 that she would probably have to find a new space. “It

Shop will reopen in new location by Memorial Day, owner vows By Stephen J. Kotz sjkotz@indyeastend.com Harbor Books, one of two bookstores in Sag Harbor, may be closed, but it won’t be for long, according to owner Taylor Rose Berry. On Friday, February 1, Berry said she had found a new Main Street space, although she would not divulge the location, pending finalization of her lease, and said she expected to reopen by Memorial Day.

“I’m committed to having a bookstore in Sag Harbor,” she said. “It’s a very literary community.” Berry sent shock waves through the community in November when she announced she was looking for a new space. Although she stressed at that time that she did not intend to close her store permanently, many assumed the worst, given the high rents charged for

Health Care Forum To Take Place At College Panel will discuss single-payer proposal By Stephen J. Kotz sjkotz@indyeastend.com

Progressive East End Reformers, a chapter of the New York Progressive Action Network, will hold a health care forum on Saturday, February 9, from 1 to 4 PM at Stony Brook Southampton campus. More than 20 organizations will come together to focus on the New York Health Act, a single-payer health care system that would cover all New York residents. The NYHA, which was first

introduced in 1992, has been passed by the state Assembly four years in a row but has failed to clear the Senate. Supporters believe that now that the upper chamber has a Democratic majority, chances for the bill’s passage have improved, although it remains to be seen whether Governor Andrew Cuomo would sign it into law. Essentially, the NYHA would create a state-sponsored health care plan

that would be open to all state residents and be funded through the state income tax system. It would end the practice of employer-provided healthcare and allow patients to see the healthcare providers of their choice, who would then negotiate directly with the state for reimbursements. Although single-payer systems have often been criticized for being too expensive, supporters of the New York system estimate that it could save up to $45 billion in state healthcare costs. The event will feature a moderated panel discussion with Assemblyman Fred Thiele, Martha Livingston, chairwoman of the Public Health Department at SUNY Old Westbury; Robert Chaloner, CEO of Stony Brook Southampton Hospital; and other experts in the field. The panel will be moderated by PEER member Cheryl Cashin, a health economist and managing director at Results for Development Institute. Both prior to and after the moder-

Harbor Books in Sag Harbor is closed for now, but is expected to reopen by summer. Independent/Stephen J. Kotz

was no surprise,” she said. Rumors on the street have said that an East Hampton cosmetics store is eyeing the location, but Seiter's real estate agent, Hal Zwick of Town and Country Real Estate would not comment. Canio’s Books remains in its current location on upper Main Street. ated panel, attendees will be invited to ﬁll out a short health care survey for the Campaign for New York Health and participate in other activities.

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Southampton Southampton Intermediate School family and consumer sciences teacher Christina Cassel is the recipient of the American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture’s $1500 White-Reinhardt Scholarship, which will allow her to attend the National Agriculture in the Classroom Conference in Little Rock, AK, this June. Cassel has taught eighth graders at the school for the past four years. The daughter of East End dairy and poultry farmers, Cassel studied food service and management and culinary arts at Johnson & Wales University in Providence, RI. A supporter of organic and local farming, Cassel has taught her students how to grow food in the school’s garden and use those foods in culinary dishes. The Southampton School District and the East End Farm to School Project were awarded the Farm to School Partnership Award for finding creative ways to obtain and receive local farm products for integration into the meal programs at Southampton, Bridgehampton, and Tuckahoe school districts. “This award is a testament to the hard work put in by the Southampton School District’s food services director, Regan Kiembock, and her team, who work tirelessly to provide our students with fresh and healthy local foods,” Nicholas Dyno, the superintendent of schools, said. Southampton was previously recognized for collaborating with local farms in 2008 and awarded a $98,000 farm-to-school grant in 2016, which allowed it to partner with the Bridgehampton and Tuckahoe school districts to enhance the farm-to-school initiative. The grant allowed the school to provide healthier meals for the 700 to 800 students who buy lunch every day, as well as educate students about healthy options. Because of the farmto-school work, the district is offering burgers made from grain and grass-fed cows to students and has been holding monthly tastings where students sample local foods in culinary dishes, including gingered carrots, apple salads, and butternut squash mac and cheese. The district has also provided specialty chef and vegetarian training to its cafeteria staff. Southampton High School students will perform “Mamma Mia!”

Southampton Town Police Officer Eugene LaFurno visited the Bridgehampton prekindergarten class recently. Independent/Courtesy Bridgehampton School District

Southampton teacher Christina Cassel earned a scholarship to attend the National Agriculture in the Classroom Conference this summer. Independent/ Courtesy Southampton School District

on Friday, February 8, at 7 PM and on Saturday, February 9 at 2 PM. The performance, with a 26-member cast, features songs from the Swedish pop group ABBA. Director Jim Tartaglia chose the production because he felt it would encourage more students to get involved with the school’s theater arts program. Tickets to the show are free.

Bridgehampton Bridgehampton prekindergarten students spent time with Eugene LaFurno, a Southampton Town police officer, to learn more about being a community helper. LaFurno read “Police Officer,” a book from the popular Busy People series for young children, to the students. He shared the responsibilities of being in the police force, how he solves problems in the community, and answered questions about his profession.

Montauk The Montauk Public School and Concerned Citizens of Montauk partnered to present the 2019 Montauk School Science Fair on January 25. More than 100 student projects were evaluated and scored by a panel of 18 judges representing the Montauk community and regional environmental organizations, including the Peconic Estuary Program, the Nature Conservancy, South Fork Natural History Museum, and Peconic Baykeeper. The winners will be honored at a school ceremony this month. All seventh and eighth-grade winners are eligible to advance to the Long Island Science Congress regional competition, and the third through sixth-grade winners are eligible to advance to the

Elementary Science Fair at Brookhaven National Lab.

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The Riverhead Central School District paid tribute to two hometown heroes at its regular board meeting on January 22. The district honored PFC Garfield Langhorn and Taliyah Moore, a high school student. Riverhead High School ROTC presented the colors in honor of Langhorn, who fought in the Vietnam War and was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor. Moore, who has overcome adversity, recently earned a Transformative Educational Development Services AABLE Award. Moore volunteers at her local church, where she is also involved in two choirs, and is a junior volunteer for Riverhead’s Butterfly Effect Project. The board presented her with a certificate of recognition for her hard work. Riverhead High School’s GayStraight Alliance Club also earned a $500 grant from the LGBT Network. The club earned the grant by proposing to bring teenagers together from across Suffolk County. The club will use the funds to host a Unity Dance on March 22 at Riverhead High School for members of Gay-Straight Alliance clubs in Suffolk County schools.

Tuckahoe eighth graders recently played the stock market game. Thayer Schwartz earned the largest profits by investing in Chipotle and other companies. Mallory Corwith and Brandon Perez also had high earnings, investing in Netflix, while Jessica Rojas had notable returns with Apple, Nike, and Disney.

Eleanor Whitmore Early Childhood Center The Eleanor Whitmore Early Childhood Center received a matching grant of $25,000 to continue its pilot program centered on social-emotional assessments and direct instruction and engagement to help each of the center’s young students gain social kills. Fundraising is under way to raise the additional $25,000 needed to maintain the services of school psychologist Sherri DuRussell, who began work at the center this month. DuRussell will lead group activities for prekindergarten students and will work in the toddler and 3-K classrooms alongside staff.

Westhampton Beach Westhampton Beach Elementary School hosted a “Journeys into American Indian Territory” program for the fourth grade on January 23. The PTA-sponsored event allowed students to learn more about the life and history of Native Americans by exploring artifacts in a museum set up in the school’s gymnasium. The items included Native American clothing, dolls, pottery, and a replica of a longhouse. Four fifth-graders recently learned about journalism as part of Newsday’s Kidsday section. Jasmine Taylor, Jessilynn Trinh Katherine Ralph, and Hailey Groth interviewed Jace Norman, the star of the Nickelodeon show “Henry Danger.” Their article was published in

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Mattituck-Cutchogue Mattituck High School students visited first and second graders at Cutchogue East Elementary School to practice the skills they are learning in a public speaking class. Several students read the book “Enemy Pie” by Derek Munson and engaged elementary students in a discussion about the story and its message. The students encouraged the story’s lesson about the importance of trying to make new friends and finding things in common to share.

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Editorial Safe Drivers Wanted Proposed state legislation that would allow undocumented immigrants to apply for New York State drivers licenses is a deceptively brilliant idea and, despite some criticism, a proposal with no downside. There are the usual mumbles from those opposed to providing a path to citizenship for anyone in the country illegally. But this proposal does nothing of the sort. It will require the same safeguards all of us go through to get a license — a written exam and a road test — but a successful candidate will not be given citizenship status. We have written, at some length, about the current problems undocumented immigrants have getting to and from work. They can’t get licenses, so they drive illegally. They get caught, and each time the seriousness of the offense stiffens. Ultimately, felony charges are lodged and deportation proceedings commence. But unlicensed — and untrained — drivers have the potential to commit a far more serious crimes: assault with a deadly weapon. Plus, they have no insurance and they have no registration. We don’t even know who they are in some cases. Yes, we bemoan the lack of public transportation that makes it imperative to have access to a vehicle on the East End, but that situation is not going to change for now. Licensed, insured drivers will be held accountable should they break the law, but with the proper training, the accident rate should fall as well. It will put more undocumented workers on the road in legal cars who can then help with the burden of shepherding kids, babysitters, and co-workers. Issuing licenses will have the added benefit of making court appearances easier to track and to cut down on scofflaws who continue to flaunt the law. The Organización Latino-Americana of Eastern Long Island and other local advocacy groups are shepherding in a new era of communication, and our local police forces get credit for being responsive. We are not an Us against Them community. Some places on Long Island are. We respect rules over rancor hereabouts. A spirit of cooperation has always had firm roots here. Now, it is beyond that: Our children comingle in school and our neighbors and friends are, in many cases, from different cultures. The next logical process to complete assimilation is to eliminate the barriers that prevent it. A simple thing like a driver’s license will prove to be a key in accomplishing this.

February 6, 2019

JUST ASKING

By Karen Fredericks

Did you hear the groundhog’s early spring prediction? Marion Darden I’m delighted by his prediction. And I do hope he was right! Two weeks to spring? That would be so lovely. I’ll keep my fingers crossed.

Junellen Tiska I heard his verdict from my husband, who was watching it on TV. He came in and said, “It looks like it’s going to be an early spring.” I was surprised. And I’m not sure I believe it, not right at this moment, on this very cold day. But I hope that groundhog was telling the truth!

William McCoy I heard the groundhog’s prediction this morning. Bring on spring! That was my reaction. I’m not sure he’s got it right, it’s a little hard to believe when the weather’s like this. But it’s good enough hearing he thinks spring is near.

Shelly Bobek I didn’t hear about Puxatawny Phil but I did hear somewhere on Facebook that East Hampton Harry also predicted an early spring. We made a bigger deal of Groundhog Day as kids. And we believed he was accurate. I wonder if I Googled it, how good would the predictions be?

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Police Fire Chief Indicted On Drug Charges Raynor was pulled over in department vehicle with 155 packets of heroin By T. E. McMorrow t.e@indyeastend.com A now-suspended assistant fire chief with the Westhampton Beach Fire Department, Kevin Raynor, 32, who was arrested over the 2018 Thanksgiving holiday weekend by Southampton Town police on major felony narcotics possession charges, remains free after being arraigned in county court on Friday, February 1. According to the office of District

Attorney Tim Sini, Raynor was driving his department-issued 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe on Carols Way in Hampton Bays early on the evening of November 24 when he was pulled over for allegedly failing to maintain his lane of travel. Police said he had 155 packets of heroin in his possession. The Suffolk County Crime Lab re-

Alleged Springs Dog Killer To Plead Guilty Attorney hopes that sentence includes psychiatric treatment By T. E. McMorrow t.e@indyeastend.com The 21-year-old Springs man being held in county jail after allegedly torturing and killing a relative’s cockapoo in December is likely to enter a guilty plea

February 25, according to his attorney, Stephen Grossman. Jose Galvez Garcia was arrested December 3, a day after taking the

portedly tested the narcotic’s purity after his arrest, and determined that Raynor was in possession of over an eighth of an ounce of the drug, triggering a Kevin Raynor. Independent/ Southampton Town B felony, posses- Police sion of heroin with intent to sell. He is also facing a C felony possession charge, as well as a misdemeanor charge of official misconduct. When Raynor was originally arraigned in Southampton Town Justice Court on November 25, bail was set at $5000, which was posted. After the results of the lab tests on the confiscated drugs became known to the district attorney’s office, Raynor was indicted on the charges by a grand jury in January. He was arraigned in the county

courtroom of Justice Timothy Mazzei, though the case will ultimately be adjudicated before Justice William Condon, who was not available for the February 1 session. Raynor will appear before Justice Condon for the first time on Friday. Justice Mazzei agreed February 1 not to raise the bail amount on Raynor. Raynor’s attorney, Robert Macedonio, said after the court session that his client has entered a drug rehabilitation program. Raynor was suspended by the Westhampton Beach Fire Department immediately following his arrest. “His actions were irresponsible and criminal, and we will hold him accountable,” District Attorney Sini said in a press release after Raynor’s arraignment in county court. If convicted, he faces up to nine years in state prison, according to the DA’s office.

small dog from his aunt’s yard to a desolate beach area in Springs, where he snapped the dog’s neck and mutilated it, according to the police. He told police in his statement that he had been drinking heavily that day, and resented the way his aunt treated him. The dog’s body was found by family members who were suspicious of Galvez-Garcia after the dog’s disappearance. Galvez-Garcia was charged with felony aggravated cruelty to an animal. After initially being arraigned in East Hampton Town Justice Court, the case was moved to the county courtroom of Justice Mark Cohen December 7. Before Justice Cohen would accept a guilty plea from Grossman on

behalf of his client, he wanted to ensure that Galvez-Garcia had received legal advice on the consequences of taking such a plea, given his immigration status. Galvez-Garcia has a green card, Grossman said. Immigration is “up in the air,” Grossman said January 29, after Galvez-Garcia’s most recent court date. He also said that, as of now, Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have not acted against his client. Grossman said that Justice Cohen would not make any promises in terms of sentencing. “This kid has problems,” Grossman said, adding that he hopes that psychiatric treatment can be part of any sentence meted out by the judge.

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EH Top Cop Scalzo A Two-Time Winner Local PO named officer of the year By T. E. McMorrow t.e@indyeastend.com

For the second time in four years, East Hampton Town police officer Arthur Scalzo has been named the department’s Police Officer of the Year. Scalzo, along with several other officers and detectives in the department, was feted January 25 at the annual Southampton Kiwanis Club Police Awards Banquet, held at Atlantis in Riverhead. The banquet honors police officers and detectives from departments across the East End. East Hampton Town police Chief Michael Sarlo commented Monday on Scalzo’s work for the department. Scalzo is a 13-year veteran of the department. He also served two tours of duty in the U.S. military overseas during Operation Iraqi Freedom. “Artie has been assigned to the East End Drug Task Force for a little over a year,” Chef Sarlo said. “He was

“He was instrumental in this past summer’s large-scale narcotics investigation in Montauk.” instrumental in this past summer’s large-scale narcotics investigation in Montauk, which culminated with the arrest of 18 individuals on felony narcotics distribution charges. As

EH Cops: Drunken Driving Charges, Trespassing Two nabbed after traffic stops, plus court order violation By T. E. McMorrow t.e@indyeastend.com

East Hampton Town police made two arrests this past week on driving while intoxicated charges, and a third arrest on charges of violating a court order of protection. All three defendants were charged at the misdemeanor level. A woman who owns residences in both Amagansett and Manhattan was arrested Friday night, February 1, on DWI charges, after she allegedly narrowly missed crashing a 2018 Mercedes Benz into a tree on the shoulder of Town Lane in Amagansett. Judith

Members of the East Hampton Fire Department on Saturday, February 2, participated in different fire and rescue scenarios during a department training exercise that included simulating an incident in which a firefighter had fallen through a living room floor into the basement below. The drill took place in a house on Buell Lane in East Hampton that is slated for demolition. Independent/Michael Heller

case officer, Artie worked diligently to coordinate EHTPD detective and patrol division information, and ensure the cooperation of federal, state, and county law enforcement.” Scalzo received the same honor for his work as a patrol officer in 2014. In March of 2013, an early morning traffic stop of a truck on Further Lane revealed a cache of

stolen copper gutters, leading to the arrest and ultimate conviction of the two men in the truck. Later that year, Scalzo was the first to arrive at a Springs residence, where a 26-year-old man had overdosed on heroin. Scalzo saved the man’s life by administering Narcan, a drug that reverses the effects of an overdose.

Court later that morning without bail. Peter Rellstab, 72, of Springs, was first arrested January 19 after a female neighbor returned to her residence on Richardson Avenue only to allegedly find Rellstab in her basement. Rellstab was charged then with trespassing as a misdemeanor. The woman told police she had suspicions that Rellstab was stalking her. When he was arraigned the next morning, East Hampton Town Justice Lisa Rana issued an order from the bench, commanding Rellstab stay away from the woman, and have

absolutely no contact with her. On January 29, Rellstab approached the woman again, police said. “I tried to say hello, and talk about the weather,” he reportedly told police. During his subsequent arraignment on charges of violating a court order, Justice Rana again warned Rellstab to stay away from the woman. Suffolk County’s Adult Protective Services Department, which, according to their website, assists older adults “who are physically or mentally impaired,” have stepped in to alleviate the situation.

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Further investigation allegedly revealed Kundrat was in possession of metal knuckles and a police style expandable baton. Moore and Kundrat both were in possession “of a large quantity” of pot. Both were arrested and transported to police headquarters, where they were held for arraignment the next morning. Both were

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Deepwater approval. Van Scoyoc, they charge, doesn’t have the facts straight. Attorney David Seiler of Freidman Kaplan made that case in a letter to the to the town board dated January 31. “The town board’s process regarding Deepwater’s proposal has obviously been flawed,” the attorney wrote. “Deepwater doubled the potential voltage to run under Wainscott Beach to 460,000V from 230,000V, even though Deepwater’s own electric and magnetic safety study only purports to address the effects of a 138,000V transmission line.” According to documents Deepwater filed with the federal Bureau of Energy Ocean Management, and contrary to what Van Scoyoc said, the excavation planned for Wainscott will be a mammoth undertaking that will result in road closures and significant maintenance. Its scope is much larger than the project originally presented to the town. The trench dug will likely be wider than the entire road in some cases, many times larger than what was needed for the water mains. Despite Van Scoyoc’s insistence everything is status quo, the New York State

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Keyes To The (Art) Kingdom Gallerist ‘comes home’ to Sag Harbor By Bridget LeRoy bridget@indyeastend.com

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Anybody who knows Julie Keyes — and a lot of people do, since she’s been a bastion of the art biz on the East End for the past 20 years or so, along with being super-friendly — knows that she has that quality sometimes referred to as “moxie.” But when describing how the gallery owner broke into the coveted realm of providing art for large Alist hotels like the Beverly Hills Hotel, the Mandarin, the Breakers, and so on,

her chutzpah factor is off the charts. “I had a ceramic factory, which had turned into an art gallery. I was at a dinner party in New York, and I was seated next to Adam Tihany, a premiere hotel and restaurant designer. And he says, ’What do you do?’ And I said, “I’m an art gallerist and dealer,” when in fact I was doing real estate, a little of this, a little of that, a hundred things, like everyone out here. And he said, ’I’m in the middle

of doing CityCenter in Las Vegas. Would you be able to handle something like that?’ And I said, “Absolutely! That’s what I do!’” she recalled, bursting into laughter. “I went in to the office, and being from the Hamptons, I had access to the most fantastic artists in the world; they’re all my friends,” she said. “I brought in this and that — Danny Christensen, Donald Sultan — people who internationally are ’holy f*ck’ kind of artists. So, I got the job.” The late local artist and master printer Michael Knigin went to work making up prints of the artwork for Keyes. “So, without any real expertise from me, except the luck of having these people in my life, I looked like an incredible art dealer. After that, everybody started coming forward.” A lot of it was trial and error. At the Mandarin, Keyes and her crew installed a series of art in the hotel’s hallways featuring Chinese characters — “about 500 pieces, just beautiful” — and then found out that the message inscribed was “So sorry for your loss.” “So here I am with an ego the size of Manhattan, when I get a call from the CEO of all the Mandarin hotels worldwide. I’m thinking he’s going to tell me how fabulous we are, but instead I get, ’All of my hallways say ’So sorry for your loss,’ what are you going to do about that?’ I ended up hiring everyone I knew between the ages of 17 and 25, we flew to Vegas, and we ripped it down in one night, and replaced it with other art. We were literally finishing up on the top floor while they were cutting the ribbon in the lobby,” she said. Although Keyes received her Masters from the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, she has also attended Long Island University in Southampton. “I always had an attachment to the area,” she said.

Keyes Art Consulting also has a gallery — the only art gallery — at the months-long horse show in Wellington, FL this year, right next to the Grand Prix ring. “Wellington was expanding its arts presence, and the timing was perfect for me. I was able to move in there and get this fantastic space. I’ve ridden all my life,” she said. “I’ve had horses since I was seven. So, it’s the wonderful combination of the things I love. A lot of the people there are old friends, it feels uniquely special. The connections are acute.” It would seem like that would be enough to keep Keyes busy. But she also, on January 4, in the dead of the off-season, opened a new gallery space in Sag Harbor, right next to the American Hotel. The opening was packed with great art and great artists; pieces from Bert Stern, Amy Zerner, Dan Rizzie, Nathan Slate Joseph (who is Keyes’s life partner), and many others adorned the walls of the long, narrow space, which also boasts a bright basement and a backyard. Why the brick-and-mortar? According to Keyes, it’s key. “I get the opportunity to work with artists, like the Bert Stern estate. With hotels, it’s kind of one-and-done. But I like being in an art gallery, the interaction. I like to put the art in someone’s home. I like to foster artists and their work.” Her last gallery was in East Hampton, but Keyes feels that Sag Harbor is home. “Sag Harbor is my community,” she said. “I love Sag Harbor, I love the people. In 1979, I was waitressing at the Corner Bar. I waitressed at Dockside. I have long-term relationships with the people there, ever since I went to Southampton College. There is no one in that town I don’t adore. And I want to be that person there. The idea of being next to the American Hotel, right in the center of town, it is my dream come true,” she said.

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Artists Take Over Southampton Arts Center Pop-up studios give peek into creative process By Jessica Mackin-Cipro jessica@indyeastend.com Kara Hoblin

Artists are taking over Southampton Arts Center. The show “TAKEOVER! Artists in Residence,” curated by Artistic Director Amy Kirwin, will open on Saturday, February 9, with a public reception from 5 to 7 PM. During the “takeover,” SAC will hand over its galleries to nine artists, each creating a pop-up studio. Celebrated East End artists include Scott Bluedorn, Daniel Cabrera, Darlene Charneco, Kara Hoblin, Ruby Jackson, Laurie Lambrecht, Jerome Lucani, Paton Miller, and Jeff Muhs. They will display current works, while creating new works within the space. “I’m incredibly excited for the community to take a rarely-seen peek into the creative process with these

nine talented East End artists as they take over the galleries of Southampton Arts Center,” said Kirwin. Each of the artists will participate in scheduled weekly studio time to create the new works in a wide variety of media. Kirwin said the exhibit will give “artists the opportunity to socialize with other artists and collaborate potentially.” She believes “collaboration will happen organically. I think they’ll be inspired by each other.” The gallery hours are Thursday to Sunday, noon to 6 PM. A schedule will be posted on SAC’s website each week, so those wanting to view the process can plan visits accordingly, and visit repeatedly. You can “watch the creative process at play,” said Kirwin.

“These pop-up studios will allow guests to get a sense of what it’s like to be invited into these sacred private spaces and follow the artists in the process of creating new works. My hope is that that visitors will return often to see the progress,” said Kirwin. “We’re thrilled to kick off 2019 with this fun and interactive exhibition,” said Tom Dunn, SAC’s executive director. During the seven-week run there will also be workshops for all ages and intimate gallery tours. Guests can join a weekly hangout with the artists, which will be held each Thursday from 6 to 8 PM. During the hangout, enjoy playing ping pong, have a drink, listen to music, socialize, and watch the creative process.

Kirwin said they will “create an environment for socializing” between artists and the public in a clubhouse type setting. During February 28’s hangout performance artist Ryder Cooley, who is currently an artist-in-residence at the Watermill Center, will perform. In addition to the studios, the entrance gallery will include “Handoff: Weaving in Space,” a project by artists Christine Sciulli and Bastienne Schmidt. The end result will be a largescale spatial installation, to be completed by the show’s closing. Invited artists will contribute to the piece during the seven weeks of the exhibition. The show will run through Sunday, March 24. For more info, visit www.southamptonartscenter.org.

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Cold Ice, Warm Hearts Annual Katy’s Courage Skate-A-Thon returns to the rink By Nicole Teitler nicole@indyeastend.com The eighth annual Katy’s Courage Skate-A-Thon returns to the rink at the Buckskill Winter Club in East Hampton on Sunday, February 10. A large crowd is expected to gather in memory of Katy Stewart, an inspirational 12-year-old who passed away from pediatric liver cancer. Stewart’s friends, Annabel and Harriet DeGroot, began the winter fundraiser at their family’s business, in hopes of bringing awareness to the disease. Katy’s Courage is a not-for-profit dedicated to supporting education, children’s bereavement support, and pediatric cancer research. “Katy’s kind and heroic spirit brings us together to raise money and

awareness for an amazing cause in her honor,” Harriet DeGroot said. The day of icy fun begins with an hour-long skate class at 12:15 PM and public skating at 1:15 PM. The fundraiser officially kicks off with a Puck Throw at 3 PM, followed by a figure skating recital by coaches and participating kids at 3:30 PM. Lace your skates as the Skate-A-Thon itself takes place from 4:45 to 5:45 PM. “Katy’s Courage fundraisers have always been a memorable and inspiring experience for me,” said Annabel DeGroot. The clubhouse will be “pinked out,” she added, representing Stewart’s favorite color and paying tribute to Stewart’s zest for life. “It is so impres-

Young Artists Celebrated Parrish Art Museum exhibit highlights student work By Nicole Teitler nicole@indyeastend.com More than 1000 young artists from across 37 East End public, private, and home schools will gather Saturday, February 9, to participate in a tradition nearly 65 years old as Parrish Art Museum in Water Mill hosts The Student Exhibition. Students will showcase their work across both traditional and non-traditional approaches, creatively exploring the multitude of ways art is always changing. Heather Evans, East Hampton High School’s Unified Arts Department Coordinator said, “This annual event is one we look forward to every year. It’s an opportunity to foster the community of regional teachers as we connect with each other, either directly, or via the student work on view. It is an inspiring, fun, celebratory, and prestigious avenue for validating good student work. To have the student work on view concurrent with the Parrish’s comprehensive collection of internationally known local artists is very special and speaks to a cycle of supporting the artists of the future.”

The free event begins with a Young Artists Reception from 1 to 3 PM and the High School Artists Reception from 3 to 5 PM as the museum kicks off Family Month, going on through March 10, with live performances, workshops, and community day. Artist Neill Slaughter, professor of Visual Art at Long Island University, will present awards to high school seniors in recognition of their exceptional talent across several categories on March 3 at 3 PM. Underclassmen will additionally be given honors as the “Ones to Watch.” Julianna V., a senior at East Hampton High School, details her work, reminiscent of her family and memories of the Dominican Republic. “The sunsets there have always meant something special to me — warmth, love, hope. In times like these, where those three elements are hard to find, I feel it is right to open my heart and mind, and share what I have with others. I invite you to create a story behind them.”

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sive to see our community come together in support of an amazing cause and in remembrance of a beautiful, young soul. It is such a great feeling to be a part of something that is doing good so close to home,” she added. A bake sale will be available for participants to enjoy, as well as a raffle drawing at 6 PM, followed by a hockey game (pre-registration required). Stewart’s mother, Brigid Collins, said, “We are always so delighted and grateful to the DeGroots for sponsoring such a lovely day of skating,” said

Katy’s mother, Brigid Collins. “They go out of their way to make it special. The day is full of different events. There’s really something for everyone. Even if you don’t skate, stop by to watch the ice show or pick up some homemade baked goods. It’s a wonderful day out for families.” The rain date for the event is Sunday, February 17. The Buckskill Winter Club is located at 178 Buckskill Road in East Hampton. Call 631-324-2243 or visit www.buckskillwinterclub.com or www.katyscourage.org for more info.

Her three pieces on view are inspired by the cities of Santiago, Punta Cana, and Puerto Plata. “Santiago is where my mother was born, where my grandparents live. I remember sitting on my grandpa’s front porch, talking with him, and playing dominoes with my grandma.” Allie S., a sophomore at East Hampton High School, was taken back upon learning she would be involved. “Since pieces that are submitted into Parrish are typically created by seniors and from many other schools, I was genuinely surprised that my piece was going to be submitted as well. I had put a lot into my art, so it was very exciting to be selected. My piece is about a prevalent topic in today’s world, sexual assault and the objectification of women, so I hope my message gets out there. I hope for my piece to make a statement and to catch attention and awareness.” Artist-in-residence, Shinnecock Nation member Jeremy Dennis, will be in attendance. Many students participating in the event have worked alongside him, and his current exhibition “Every Picture Tells a Story” is running concurrently. Participating high schools include Bellport, Bridgehampton, East Hampton, Eastport South Manor, Eastern Long Island Academy of Applied Technology, Greenport, Hampton Bays, Mattituck, Miller Place, Pierson, Riverhead, Ross, Southampton, Westhampton Beach, and William Floyd.

Elementary, middle, and home schools include Bridgehampton, Children’s School, Cutchogue East Elementary, East Hampton Middle, East Quogue, Hayground, Hampton Bays Middle, On the Bay Homeschool Group, North Fork, John M. Marshall Elementary, New Suffolk Common School, Our Lady of the Hamptons, Oysterponds Elementary, Peconic Community, Raynor Country Day, Ross Lower and Upper Schools, Sag Harbor Elementary, SCNY Homeschool Group, Shelter Island Early Learning Center, Southampton Elementary, Southampton Intermediate, and Southampton Montessori. Parrish Art Museum is located at 279 Montauk Highway in Water Mill. Call 631-283-2118 or visit www.parrishart.org.

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HAMPTON DAZE By Jessica Mackin-Cipro

Valentine’s Day Ways to celebrate the holiday jessica@indyeastend.com @hamptondaze

I’m away on vacation this week, so here’s a column from last Valentine’s Day. Valentine’s Day is all about celebrating love. It’s a day for the sappiest of hopeless romantics, the most hopeful romantics, and everyone in between. You can get creative, go lavish, or do the anti-Valentine’s Day thing . . . whatever floats your [love] boat. It’s not just a holiday for candy and flowers anymore — not that there’s anything wrong with candy and flowers! It’s time to think outside the chocolate box. Here are just a few fun ideas to give you inspiration this Valentine’s Day, however you choose to celebrate. You can never go wrong with a nice romantic dinner. Top picks for a romantic evening on the East End are as follows: 1770 House, Nick & Toni’s, Il Capuccino, Stone Creek Inn, North Fork Table & Inn, and Cappelletti. A staycation at one of the East End’s many inns is another great way to celebrate. Try The Maidstone, Topping Rose House, White Fences Inn, or Baker House 1650. Looking to skip town for something a bit more adventurous? Head to Manhattan for Sugar Tooth Tours’ dessert filled excursion, the Sweeter Than Sugar Valentines Dessert Tour. Guests can walk arm and arm through Chelsea while enjoying half-pound cookies.

Throughout the tour, guests will learn about Chelsea’s culinary past as well as Valentine’s history and trivia as they mosey down the High Line sipping hot chocolate until heading to the Meatpacking District. The tour winds down in the West Village, where tour-goers will create their own cupcakes. Looking to go a more traditional route? You can never go wrong with a glass of champagne at The Plaza or a carriage ride (horse or human-drawn, whatever’s your preference) though Central Park. Staying local? Create your own East End sweet tooth tour. Stops along the way could include Tate’s in Southampton, Grindstone in Sag Harbor, Sant Ambroeus in Southampton, Dylan’s Candy in East Hampton, Dreesen’s Donuts in East Hampton, the East End’s Blue Duck Bakery, Montauk Bake Shoppe, The Candy Man in Orient, or Hampton Chocolate Factory in Westhampton. Maybe a fine wine experience is more your speed. For a Valentine’s filled with vino, create a wine tour of the North Fork. Fun fact: Raphael’s 2014 First Label Riesling is listed as one of the top 10 romantic wines for Valentine’s Day by The Daily Meal. Why not stop by Raphael Vineyard in Peconic to give it a try? The vineyard

provides a very romantic setting. You could also go for a trifecta of desserts, dinner, and wine. Stop by Kontokosta Winery followed by chocolate from Sweet Indulgences in Greenport. Finish the night with dinner at Noah’s. Who says you can’t have dessert before dinner? Feeling anti-Valentine’s this Valentine’s Day? Invite your friends over for a romantic slasher film. Grab yourself an anti-Valentine’s day piñata and fill it with anti-Valentine’s Day candy. If you’re looking to do some-

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KISS & TELL By Heather Buchanan

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This is the first time in a decade I am experiencing winter. Cue the world’s smallest violin. Normally, I am working in Palm Beach. To adjust to this cold weather, I have found one thing to be true — you need socks. I don’t like socks. And, goodness knows, a pair of socks has a harder time staying together than I have in many of my relationships. One day I may just find an old boyfriend in my dryer lint trap. Why are they so afraid of being committed to their other half? The dress sock can’t wait to cling to the sporty sock. Other times they simply pull a Greta Garbo, “I want to be alone,” and hide at the bottom of the laundry bin. And often, they are clearly abducted by aliens, because I have no idea where they have gone. It is the sock equivalent of going out to get ice cream and never coming back. So, despite couples counseling for my socks, what else am I going to do to avoid the winter blues? I have discovered that both the corgis surfing and putting baby kangaroos to bed YouTube videos are extremely entertaining, but not quite the intellectual equivalent of “Anna Karenina.” Yet clearly, this is no time for Tolstoy or train tracks. Supposedly, light therapy is very helpful. But when I turn the lights up really bright and catch my winter pale face in the mirror, I frighten myself and think something needs to be done. So that leads to the suggestion to wash your face with beer. Supposedly the B vitamins, hops, and yeast dissolve dead cells and boost skin’s luminosity. So now I am standing at the sink, in the bright light, slurping up the beer about to drip down my chin but thinking hell, at least this is a better home remedy than using Preparation H to get rid of under-eye bags. Another pundit says, to avoid the winter blues, plan a vacation to somewhere warm. Okay so this means two things — winter and bikini. Terrifying. I am immediately regretting the caloric beer facial and bright mood-enhancing-

“There’s no such thing as bad weather, just the wrong clothing, so get yourself a sexy raincoat and live a little.” light shed on my muffin top. I decide to move down the suggestion list and come across: Have a good laugh by approaching a group of strangers talking and casually poke your head in to say, “So are we gonna kill him or what?” Uh yeah, time to reconsider the warm vacation, and I wonder exactly how much Preparation H it would take to reduce the puffiness of my belly. This is a low moment. A creative person says to have some winter fun why not take Kool-Aid, and when it snows, write messages with it in your front yard. I am not sure if I use Kool-Aid to write “Don’t Drink the KoolAid” in the yard if anyone will get the joke. But it’s better than putting up a lost dog poster with a cat’s picture as someone else suggested for public humor. My solace comes from the Scottish comedian Billy Connolly who had the perfect response to bad weather. “There’s no such thing as bad weather, just the wrong clothing, so get yourself a sexy raincoat and live a little.” Grand advice. I am going to get myself that sexy winter coat and a sexy, it’s-too-expensive-to-get-divorced, pair of socks and just brave this winter. Enough with the unfortunate body parts and testing the neighbor’s sense of irony. The lesson is sometimes it’s not about outside but the inside that counts.

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RICK’S SPACE By Rick Murphy

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One of my pet peeves in life is the Wind Chill Factor. We’ve all heard the weatherman’s dire forecast: “It feels like it’s 22 degrees below zero.” No, it doesn’t. And I’m going to tell you why. Back in the day, it was a sort of whimsical, nonsensical nod to the winter, a way for weathermen to spice up the forecast. They know, of course, that ratings are highest when there is bad weather coming, so they can’t help but embellish. The poster child in my day was WLNG radio in Sag Harbor. I lived right down the street from Redwood Causeway. One weekend, when I was eight or so, I went out to Sag Harbor from Brooklyn and I was shooting hoops in Bobby Vacca’s backyard. I saw the giant transmission tower lurking overhead in the night sky. “What the hell is that?” I asked. “I dunno,” he replied nonchalantly. How could anyone NOT KNOW it was there? That was around 1958. The thing continued to operate in oblivion until, one day, there was a hurricane. WLNG was the only station that came

in, and Paul Sidney spent the next week, without sleep, helping citizens cope with the disaster. “The Mobil station just opened, and they have about 200 gallons of gas they are selling,” he’d bellow. “Dick Johnson has his chainsaw at the ready if you need him!” “We just heard word from LIPA that power will be restored by Thursday!” “Barry’s hardware still has a few gas generators left for sale, so hurry!” For the next 40 years, if the temperature dipped below 60 or a tropical storm formed near Tanzania, Paul would hit the airwaves. “I’ll be here 24-7 to help you get through this storm of the century! Keep your dial tuned to WLNG for weather updates! Then, of course, Barry’s, Dick Johnson, the hardware store, and the rest would have paid ads come on the air. That’s how the game was played. So, here’s what I heard from the Channel 7 guy Wednesday evening. “It will start off chilly with occasional gusting snow tonight, but by morning, the cold air will roll in. The frigid cold temperature will make it seem like it is 13 below zero!”

A map then appeared on the screen with the wind chill numbers — not the real temperature. “Wow,” Karen said. It’s minus 13!” No, it wasn’t. Temperature is an absolute. It’s measurable. When we say it is 30 degrees out, we can check a thermometer to verify it. Of course, that’s assuming the measurement itself is on the up and up. When I was a little kid, I used to manipulate the oral thermometer to get a day off from school. I’d tell my mother I didn’t feel good while she was getting ready to go to work and she would stick the thermometer in my mouth. I’d run it under hot water and just as she was leaving I’d run out and say, “Ma. Ma! I’m sick!” She would, of course, tell me to stay home. Once I tried it with my father. That didn’t work out so well. “Dad. Dad! I have a fever!” “What is it?” he’d ask. “108,” I’d say. “You’re full of crap. Get to school,” he’d growl. “Dad, I can’t go to school. I’m constipated!” Temperature is science, not math, but the principles are the same. If you get 200 hits in 600 at bats, you’re batting average is .333. You can’t say, “I feel like I’m hitting .380.” It is exact, precise, like your height and weight. When you think about this kind of reporting, you realize it is very devious. We have to go to work the next day, and we are concerned the weather will make earning a living dangerous or impossible. So, we tune in to get the facts about the upcoming weather, and they dramatize every weather system to keep us coming back. We are experiencing record cold weather in parts of the country. As I write this, temperatures are lower than they have ever been in our entire lives. It’s scary-cold. That means we may think the weather experts are exag-

“It will start off chilly with occasional gusting snow tonight, but by morning, the cold air will roll in. The frigid cold temperature will make it seem like it is 13 below zero!” gerating, when getting the truth could literally mean life or death. How cold is it? It’s so cold they are afraid to tell you the wind chill numbers. It’s 40 degrees below zero in North Dakota. I received several calls and emails yesterday trying to turn the weather into a political issue. This partisan nonsense and immature bickering that is ripping our country apart has become tiresome. It feels like we are living a soap opera. The media is its own worst enemy, constantly looking to inflame, embellish, and get a good sound bite. It’s just like the wind chill: fake. People are freezing to death. The country is in turmoil. Do we really need to know what Trump or Pelosi or Kanye think? The media needs to stay focused — it’s Super Bowl week. Ask Tom Brady about the weather.

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SAND IN MY SHOES By Denis Hamill

When Newspapers Were King ‘Deadline Artists’ documents careers of two newspaper columnists denishamill@gmail.com This film resurrects a bygone era to lasting life. Forgive my personal connection here, but I think the new HBO documentary, “Breslin and Hamill: Deadline Artists,” is must-watch filmmaking in these spooky days when the free press is under daily attack by wannabe autocrats who are being checked and exposed by tenacious reporters pursuing the truth. This documentary, which was directed by Jonathan Alter, John Block, and Steve McCarthy, focuses on the careers of newspaper columnists Jimmy Breslin and Pete Hamill — who, full disclosure, is my older brother. Breslin and Hamill covered New York, the nation, and the world for various New York daily newspapers across five decades, starting in the 1960s. These two guys gave loud voice to ordinary people three times a week by using old-fashioned, shoe-leather, look-see reporting coupled with the narrative skills of gifted novelists to tell fierce, funny, and poignant stories that often animated hundreds of thousands of people to move the arthritic hand of government. Breslin set the tone for a new era of news reporting after the assassination of President John F. Kennedy when, instead

of running with the journalistic herd, he covered the funeral through the eyes of Clifton Pollard, a black gravedigger who earned $3.01 an hour for the “honor” of digging JFK’s grave. Hamill helped articulate the antiwar movement with impassioned columns condemning that illegal war based on live reporting from the battle lines of Vietnam. He went, he saw, he listened, he took notes, and he reported and expressed his resounding anti-war opinions in the New York Post, earning him a place on Nixon’s infamous enemies list. The HBO documentary follows both columnists through the 1970s, when Breslin became a pen pal with serial killer David “Son of Sam” Berkowitz, and the 1980s, when Hamill took on Donald Trump for being a “fraudulent tough guy” for taking out full page ads calling for the death penalty for the five black kids arrested for raping and beating the Central Park jogger. DNA evidence and a confession by a completely separate lone monster would prove all those teenagers innocent after 12 terrible years in jail. If Trump had had his way, they all would have been executed. When Bernard Goetz shot four teenagers on a subway train on Decem-

ber 22, 1984, Breslin fired back that, far from a hero vigilante, Goetz was a cowardly punk who’d shot two of his victims in the back. In that same decade, Breslin was the first mainstream reporter to profile a dying AIDS victim as a human being in the midst of a plague that needed our urgent attention and compassion. Hamill’s 9/11 column about being separated from his wife in the chaotic dust cloud following the collapse of the twin towers stands as an iconic piece of American history preserved in amber. And so is this documentary, which, more than a celebration of two columnists, gives us a thrilling, rollicking joyride through a lost New York that none of us fortunate enough to have lived through will ever want to forget. For those born with this century, it is a marvelous MRI of the second half of the 20th Century in the capital of the world. On a personal note, I’m in the film briefly, speaking about my brother Pete, as is my sister, Kathleen, who remembers Pete as a young man, and my brother Brian, who was with Pete in the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles on June 5, 1968, when Robert Francis Kennedy was assassinated. Amazingly, Jimmy Breslin was also there. After losing a wife and two daughters to illnesses, Breslin remarks in the film, “We’re not put on this earth to be happy. We’re really not.” And yet on many an unhappy Monday morning, Breslin made commuters on the LIRR and the subways burst into rolling laughter with his zany tales of real life Runyonesque characters like Marvin the Torch, Klein the Lawyer, Shelly the Bail Bondsman, and Fat Thomas. When Breslin and Hamill began to write novels, they often retreated to the quiet, golden shores of the Hamptons to work in rented homes by the sea. I remember seeing Breslin once trudging along the beach of Bridgehampton in June wearing a wool Irish sweater, dress pants, and shiny loafers, smoking a cigar

and sipping a coffee. “What a beautiful place,” he said, squinting around. “For a murder. I gotta go write.” Hamill rented a place year-round on Dune Road for many years, working on several novels. I played with Pete in the Writers and Artists softball game one year. After seeing the documentary, many of the East Enders who have played in that game raved about it. Carl Bernstein said, “I absolutely loved it.” So did New Yorker media writer Ken Auletta. Noted authors Gay Talese, Nick Pileggi, and Mike Lupica, who are interviewed in the film, praised it. I had no idea what the film would be like before seeing it. But 10 minutes in, my personal connection quickly became secondary as I was drawn through this window into a vanished world and a proud profession that has changed dramatically. I worked with Breslin and Hamill at Newsday and the Daily News, which filled me with a sense of loss for those bygone days before the internet, when newspapers were king and these two guys shared the crown. But the nostalgia passed like yesterday’s paper, replaced by a pride to have been part of the same noble trade. I also realized that the standard Breslin and Hamill set is still very much alive. In these past two years, when the three branches of government failed the nation, the reporters of The Fourth Estate stepped into the breach to expose the truth about “fraudulently tough” Trump and his gang that couldn’t lie straight. Daily newspapers might not be what they were when Breslin and Hamill were at their peak. But a democracy will always need professionalized news gathered by gutsy reporters who sniff stories like bloodhounds wherever the treacherous trail leads, with an eye for the telling detail, an ear for a revealing quote, and the moral courage to speak truth to power. This film should be shown in every journalism class in America. It is available On Demand on HBO. Watch it. It’s Extra, Extra good.

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Terrie Sultan talking about Photorealism on Friday, February 8, at 6 PM. Visit www.parrishart.org.

By Nicole Teitler nicole@indyeastend.com

Poetry Workshop Amagansett Free Library will hold a poetry workshop to celebrate the bicentennial of Walt Whitman’s birth on Saturday, February 9, at 1 PM. Log onto www.amaglibrary.org for details.

COMEDY Pete Lee Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center will host Pete Lee on Thursday, February 7, at 8 PM. Visit www.whbpac. org.

FILM

presents Friday Night Flicks on Friday, February 8, at 8 PM with “Carnal Knowledge.” Visit www.baystreet.org.

The Shining In partnership with Guild Hall in East Hampton, HIFF will show “The Shining” on Saturday, February 9, at 6 PM.

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I’m Not Running Guild Hall in East Hampton presents National Theatre Live Screening: “I’m Not Running” on Friday, February 8, at 7 PM. See www.guildhall.org.

If Beale Street Could Talk Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center will screen “If Beale Street Could Talk” on Friday, February 8, at 7:30 PM. Visit www.whbpac.org.

Carnal Knowledge Bay Street Theater in Sag Harbor

In partnership with Guild Hall, in East Hampton, HIFF presents Animated Shorts February 9 at 12 PM, and February 10 at 10 AM. It will also show Live Action Shorts February 9 at 2 PM and February 10 at 12 PM. Visit www.guildhall.org.

WORDS Gallery Talk Parrish Art Museum in Water Mill presents Louis Meisel, Yigal Ozeri, and

Horticultural Alliance of the Hamptons Guild Hall will present “Madoo, A History in Photographs: Celebrating 25 Years as a Public Garden” on Sunday, February 10, at 2 PM. Visit www. guildhall.org.

Story Time BookHampton in East Hampton presents story time on Sunday, February 10, at 10:30 AM. See www.bookhampton. com for more info.

THEATER Vivian’s Music, 1969 Guild Hall in East Hampton, in partnership with Kate Mueth and The Neo-Political Cowgirls, will debut a new play by Monica Bauer on Thursday, February 7, at 9:30 AM and 7 PM: “Vivian’s Music, 1969.” Visit www. guildhall.org.

Love Letters Center Stage at Southampton Cultural Center presents A.R. Gurney’s “Love Letters” on Fridays and Saturdays at 7 PM and Sundays at 2:30 PM, February 8 through February 17, at the Levitas Center for the Arts. Visit www.scc-arts.org.

Home Again Bay Street Theater in Sag Harbor presents “Home Again: A Tribute to Carole King” on Saturday, February 9, at 8 PM. Visit www.baystreet.org.

MUSIC Sarah Conway Montauk Community Church Coffee House hosts Sarah Conway on Friday, February 8, at 7 PM. Call 631-668-2022.

Suffolk Theater Suffolk Theater in Riverhead will present the Zac Brown Tribute Band on Friday, February 8, at 8 PM. Visit www. suffolktheater.com.

Stephen Talkhouse Stephen Talkhouse in Amagansett presents Project Vibe & The Realm on Saturday, February 9, at 10 PM, as part of the 12th Annual Cabin Fever Music Festival. Visit www.stephentalkhouse.com.

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Gallery Events By Jessica Mackin-Cipro jessica@indyeastend.com

Student Art The Parrish Art Museum in Water Mill presents its 2019 Student Exhibition. The show will open on Saturday, February 9 and run through March 10. A reception for high school students will be held Saturday from 3 to 5 PM. A young artists’ reception will be held from 1 to 3 PM. Visit www.parrishart.org.

Photorealist Movement The artists and themes of the Photorealist movement will be illuminated in a gallery talk at the Parrish Art Museum on Friday, February 8, at 6 PM. Museum Director Terrie Sultan, Photorealist artist Yigal Ozeri, whose work is currently on view, and Louis Meisel, Photorealism expert who coined the term in 1969, will lead the conversation. The event will take place in the museum’s gallery, which features Photorealist works as part of the reinstallation of the museum’s permanent collection, “Every Picture Tells a Story.”

Reservations are required and seating is limited. Visit www.parrishart.org.

Connections “Connections,” curated by Arlene Bujese, is on display at Kathryn Markel Gallery in Bridgehampton. The show includes artists once represented by the Arlene Bujese Gallery in East Hampton, and a selection of artists the curator has met since closing the space in East Hampton in 2006. Artists include Shari Abramson, Marcel Bally, Monica Banks, Priscilla Bowden, Stephanie Brody-Lederman, Felisa Dell, Robin Gianis, Carol Hunt, Susan Lazarus Reimen, Dennis Leri, Christa Maiwald, Barry McCallion, Fulvio Massi, and Bo Parsons. The exhibition is dedicated to the memory of Priscilla Bowden. The show runs through February 24.

One Under the Sun Suffolk County Community College celebrates Black History Month with

Yigal Ozeri’s “Untitled; Zuzanna, 2018," appearing at the Parrish Art Museum.

an exhibit of paintings by Rani Carson. “One Under the Sun” will be displayed at the Eastern Campus of Suffolk County Community College through March 2 at the Lyceum Gallery. A reception will be held on Wednesday, February 27, from 4 to 6 PM. Carson paints spiritual friends and experiences from within the Jamaican Rastafarian culture. Traveling between her studio in Oracabessa, Jamaica and Riverhead, she has created an intimate body of genre paintings.

Student Art Festival Guild Hall in East Hampton presents its 27th annual Student Art Festival for grades K through 12. The show will run through February 24.

Robin Rice Robin Rice Gallery in NYC presents its first ever exhibition for Robin Rice titled “It’s About Time.” For decades, Rice has exhibited a wide variety of photographers at the gallery but never her own work. The show runs through March 17.

Sweet Charities By Jessica Mackin-Cipro jessica@indyeastend.com

Valentine Salon Luncheon East End Hospice will host its 20th annual Valentine Salon Luncheon benefitting Camp Good Grief on Wednesday, February 6, from 11 AM to 2 PM in New York City at 583 Park Avenue. The event will feature the Good Heart honoree and speaker Jennifer Finkelstein, president and founder of the 5 Under 40 Foundation. The Valentine Salon Image Award will go to Paris Rosenthal, the co-author of “Dear Girl” and “Dear Boy.” For tickets and more info, email Chrissy Michne at cmichne@eeh.org.

Keep Sag Harbor Warm Urban Zen X Tutto il Giorno in Sag Harbor is partnering with The Shed to host a fundraising dinner titled Festa al Camino, benefitting Keep Sag Harbor Warm. Currently, the Sag Harbor Food Pantry assists around 75 families. Once cold weather hits, many have difficulty affording the cost of heating oil. The pantry will oversee Keep Sag Harbor Warm, ensuring that families with school-aged children who already

receive food assistance can receive deliveries of heating oil. The three-course, family-style dinner with wine will be held on Thursday, February 7, at 6 PM. A portion of sales from Urban Zen merchandise will also be donated. For tickets, which start at $75, visit www.eventbrite.com and search “Festa al Camino.”

Rock Your Heart Out

The Hamptons Ballet Theatre School will host its 10th anniversary fundraiser. Independent/Eric Striffler

Eastern Long Island Hospital Foundation presents Rock Your Heart Out on Saturday, February 9, from 6 to 10 PM at Greenport Harbor Brewery in Peconic. Join for an evening of refreshments, food, and dancing. There will be live music by POC. The cover is $60 per person or $100 per couple. Contact Linda Sweeney at 631-477-5498.

proviser Meghan Strickland and Tim Lampier, the festive Valentine’s Day themed event will feature food, music, raffles, drinks, dancing, auction items, and more. Entry is $25 per person and $10 for HBTS dancers. All tickets can be purchased at the door or online at bit.ly/2sE0KzI.

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Katy’s Courage is hosting the eighth annual skate-a-thon at Buckskill Winter Club in East Hampton on Sunday, February 10, beginning at 3 PM. All proceeds will benefit Katy’s Courage. The day includes public skating, skate classes, a puck throw,

The Hampton Ballet Theatre School will host its 10th anniversary fundraiser, I Heart HBTS, on Saturday, February 9, from 7 to 10 PM at the Bridgehampton Community House. Hosted by standup comedian and im-

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hockey game, raffle drawings, and the skate-a-thon. Registration forms are available at www.buckskillwinterclub. com or www.KatysCourage.org.

ARF Low-Cost Vaccine The Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons is sharing the love on Friday, February 15. Join the organization for a Valentine’s Low-Cost Vaccine and Microchip Clinic from 4 to 6 PM at the ARF Adoption Center in East Hampton. Offering FVRCP (Feline Distemper), DA2PP (Distemper), Bordetella, Rabies, and Microchipping for just $10 each for cats and dog. For more info, visit www. arfhamptons.org.

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Indy Snaps The Salty Canvas Photos by Richard Lewin According to Nikki Payne, owner of The Salty Canvas of East Hampton, TSC is “the Hamptons’ only traveling paint studio.” The location on Monday evening, January 28, was The Clubhouse in East Hampton, where a section was specially designated for artists of all skill levels to sip their drinks and paint their own interpretation of a whale, already painted by event instructor Jen Suarez.

Community Health Fair Photos by Richard Lewin On Friday, February 1, the East Hampton Healthcare Foundation and Stony Brook Southampton Hospital sponsored a free community health fair at Most Holy Trinity Church School in East Hampton. Representatives from a variety of health insurance organizations, Medicare, the East Hampton Town Human Services Department, and others offered free advice on keeping your body in good condition. Free health screenings and appointment scheduling for HIV, cholesterol, prostate and breast cancer, high blood pressure, and more were also available. A Reiki expert demonstrated ways to keep a healthy mind and peaceful spirit.

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Orion At The Library Photos by Richard Lewin On Saturday, February 2, in the East Hampton Library’s “Baldwin Family Lecture Room,” many learned about East Hampton’s own Goodwife “Goody” Garlick who was, decades before the famed witchcraft trials in Salem, accused of, among many other things, causing the death of the daughter of the prominent Lion Gardiner. Anthropologist Loretta Orion, Ph.D. with Hugh King, Catherine Tremblay, and Aimee Webb, told the story in “It Were As Well to Please The Devil as Anger Him: Witchcraft in the Founding Days of East Hampton,” published by the East Hampton Library. King and Webb spoke, and the library’s Head of the Long Island Collection, Gina Piastuck, announced that proceeds from the event would benefit the Collection.

Opening At Markel Photos by Richard Lewin On Saturday evening, February 2, at Kathryn Markel Fine Arts in Bridgehampton, gallerist, consultant, and non-profit volunteer Arlene Bujese curated “Connections,” connecting artists from her past, present, and future. Emotions ran high, as hugs and joyous reunions filled the room. The exhibition is dedicated to the memory of artist Priscilla Bowden, whose work was among the art shown. The show runs through February 24.

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Dining A Starr’s Elegy Restaurant boasted all you can eat lobster bake, extensive wine list By Hannah Selinger

The truth is, the status of Starr Boggs, the Westhampton Beach restaurant that has drawn crowds for the past 38 years, is currently unknown at the time of this writing. In September 2018, it was announced that the restaurant, which has occupied its current location at 6 Parlato Drive, would be put on the market. Although no sale has been reported, the restaurant’s website has been disabled. It was — and possibly

still is — on the market for $4 million. Still, Starr Boggs deserves an elegy, because it was great, and maybe that space will be great again. Starr Boggs, the 67-year-old chef and restaurateur behind this Westhampton project, has been cooking for half a century. In summer, his restaurant, which is tucked away right behind Westhampton’s main drag, is open seven nights a week, churning out ap-

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proximately 350 covers a night. Chef Boggs enjoyed a nearly 40year career on the East End, beginning with The Inn in Quogue, where he worked in 1981. Later, he opened his own place in the Dune Deck Hotel on Dune Road, named Starr Boggs, before moving the establishment to Main Street. In 2003, the restaurant changed locations one final time. Boggs undertook massive renovations on the Parlato Drive property, which was once the home of Jackie Parlato-Bennett, wife of the Southampton Town Trustee William Bennett. (He died in 2018). The space had already been converted to a restaurant, but it needed extensive work. Today, the restaurant seats 150. There is a screened-in porch and a welcoming dining room. Upstairs, there is an office, used by staff, as well as an apartment. Traditionally, Boggs kept his pet project open from April through October, although he sometimes extended his yearly business into November, and, every once in a while, to Thanksgiving. On more than one occasion — and at more than one location — Newsday awarded the restaurant four stars. The restaurant was known for its seasonal, local cuisine, with dishes like Long Island duck liver mousse, smoked salmon, pan-seared mahi-mahi, and Shinnecock calamari. Its most famous culinary work, however, was the Monday night lobster bake, a tradition known fondly by the Westhampton cli-

entele. The bake included an outdoor buffet, with appetizers, salads, lobsters, steaks, and sides. Table service was included, and the popular bake drew crowds of around 200 people every Monday. The lobster bake was, notoriously, all you could eat. Perhaps the most impressive thing about Starr Boggs, though, was its wine list. Boggs was a self-professed oenophile, with a penchant for Old World wines. He could smell a corked wine from a mile away and would buy, for his list, any Burgundy that moved him, even if it may have been a hard sell for his customers. Boggs’ curated wine list — wine reps can attest that Boggs, though hard to pin down, was the ultimate decider on all of the wines brought into his restaurant, meaning that every wine went through him first — was known as one of the most expansive on the East End, featuring representative bottles from nearly every major winegrowing region. Even before wine and wine drinking was en vogue, Boggs made it his mission to drive home the importance of fine wine. And so, if the hole in the internet means that Starr Boggs is no more, let us bid a fond farewell to an East End establishment that did its best to elevate dining, to push us to eat the things that are grown here, that took great pride in the hard work and dedication required in the provisioning and preparing of delicious meals. Starr Boggs, you’ll be missed.

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Guest Worthy Recipe: Chef Ed McFarland Lobster meatballs By Zachary Weiss

Who: Chef Ed McFarland

Instagram: @ChefEdMcFarland

Chef McFarland’s Guest Worthy Recipe: Ed’s Lobster Bar’s Lobster Meatballs

Why? “Even if you’re not a red meat eater, this recipe proves that it’s possible to enjoy meatballs, thanks to my favorite ingredient — lobster. Mixed with our love for Italian food, I think this one is a hybrid masterpiece.”

Ingredients: 2 loaves Italian bread 1 1/2 lbs cooked lobster, ground 5 eggs 1 Tbsp chopped garlic 1/2 bunch chopped parsley

1 Tbsp chopped parsley, for garnish 2 1/4 c grated cheese Salt and pepper to taste 8 c marinara sauce Olive oil

Directions: Remove crusts and soak the bread in water. Place ground lobster, garlic, pars-

ley, two cups cheese, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl. Strain the bread using a colander and squeeze out any excess water. Break pieces of bread into bowl and mix together with other ingredients. Adjust seasoning if necessary, then add eggs and mix. On the stovetop, use a saucepan to heat marinara sauce on low. Pour olive oil into a frying pan so that is halfway filled, and cook on medium heat. Gently form meatballs in your hands, making sure not to squeeze. Fry meatballs until golden on both sides and place into the warm marinara

sauce for approximately 10 minutes. Garnish meatballs with remaining cheese and parsley. Serve over linguini if desired.

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RECIPE OF THE WEEK Chef Joe Cipro

Marinated Filet & Vegetable Shish-Kabobs Ingredients (serves 4)

Directions

2 lbs beef tenderloin (cut into one-inch cubes) 1 summer squash (cut into one-inch cubes) 2 red onions (cut into one-inch cubes) 1 eggplant (cut into one-inch cubes) Wooden skewers (soak in water) 1 clove of garlic 2 Tbsp soy sauce 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce 2 Tbsp honey 1 Tbsp paprika 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard 1/2 c olive oil 2 Tbsp orange juice concentrate Salt and pepper to your liking

Begin by turning on your grill and soaking the wooden skewers in warm water. Next, blend the marinade by combining the garlic, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, honey, paprika, mustard, olive oil, and orange concentrate in a blender. Now that you have the marinade ready, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to cut the steak and vegetables into one-inch cubes. Once you have done that, assemble the kabobs and season to your liking.Â Brush each kabob with the marinade and grill over medium high heat. Be sure to turn the kabobs after about one minute, and continue to brush with the marinade. Grill for about five to seven minutes or until the steak and vegetables are cooked.

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Pig Out At Five-Course Dinner Almond Restaurant teams up with Macari Vineyards By Nicole Teitler nicole@indyeastend.com

Almond Restaurant in Bridgehampton teams up with Macari Vineyards and Winery for a sumptuous five-course, whole pig dinner on Thursday, February 22, at 7 PM. Since landing in the Hamptons scene in 2001, Almond, helmed by Jason Weiner and Eric Lemonides, has gained favor among East End locals and visitors alike. With a sister location in the Flatiron District of New York City, Almond has been lauded locally as a year-round dining destination. Chef Weiner will serve culinary delights not to be missed. The evening will begin with an Amuse of Pork Rind in Cheetos style paired with a 2014 “Horses” Sparkling Cabernet Franc. Next will be an Italian Wedding Soup

in classic Campbell’s style served with a 2015 Chardonnay Estate. The next course includes a Bridgehampton Basement Charcuterie in the style of Hormel accompanied by a 2016 Rosé. To follow, an Art’s Cheesy Ravioli and Spicy Ragu in the style of childhood memory favorite Chef Boyardee, paired with a 2014 Cabernet Franc Reserve. Next up is a Pork Leg Confit, Jen’s Apple Harissa in the style of comfort food classic Waffle House with a 2014 Syrah. Topping it off will be a dessert of Pork Fat, Chocolate, Death Wish Coffee Cake in the style of Entenmann’s with a top off 2012 Block E Red. Guests will enjoy their meal in a historic space with 100-year-old tin

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OLD DOGS NEW TRIPS By Vay David & John Laudando

Québec City — Une Place Trés Charmante Walking in a true winter wonderland, uphill and down olddogsnewtrips@gmail.com

The view from our oval windows at the delightful and comfortable Hotel Clarendon would make a great Christmas card. We arrived at the hotel around 3 PM on a winter’s day, with snow dusting the trees and the tops of buildings. The trip from East Hampton to Québec City was a long drive, so en route, we had stopped overnight at White River Junction, VT, and we had a fun meal that night at Wicked Awesome BBQ, which boasts an amiable and helpful staff. Hotel Clarendon turned out to be a gracious, handsome, and convenient find. It was within walking distance of almost all the sights we’d hoped to visit. We started off with a trip to Pub Saint Patrick on Rue Saint Jean, because it was about as far as we wanted to walk for our first foray into weather that was quite a bit colder than we had expected. Afterward, we wandered the famous street, ducking into little shops and wandering past lots of boutiques and restaurants. Because we were weary from our trip and curious about the hotel’s jazz show, we headed back to the hotel and opted for dinner that night in its jazz bar. We weren’t disappointed. We’re both jazz buffs, and the music, provided by singer Annabelle Doucet and guitarist Gabriel Donais, made the long drive fade into the background. The program included a great mix of old standards and newer jazz riffs, and both ladies performed them with style and grace. The weather was decidedly cold, but we were prepared, so the next day, after breakfasting on the extensive buffet at our hotel, we bundled up and headed to Musée de la Civilisation to see the “London Calling” exhibit I’d researched. Interestingly, it seemed al-

most to be more of a bow to Beatlemania and London’s other rock stars, rather than a straight-out look at London. But its layout made for leisurely wandering and was an out-of-the-ordinary look at design, arts, fashion and music, from 1950 to today. The exhibit runs until March 10, and we would recommend it for a unique museum experience. We also wandered to other parts of the museum, and, in the children’s section, I was especially taken with the wide collection of fairy-tale costumes for kids to try on and imagine themselves in fantastical scenes; it reminded me of exhibits at our own Children’s Museum of the East End. Next, we headed to Québec City’s famous funicular, which takes you 210 feet down from Haute-Ville to BasseVille — the upper and lower parts of Old Québec. It’s been in operation from 1879, with a one-year hiatus following a fire. The ride treats you to a panoramic view of the Saint Lawrence River, viewed over the historic rooftops below. And if you don’t ride it down, you well may want to ride it up rather than taking what’s touted as the world’s longest staircase. It’s a reasonable $3.50 Canadian. We opted to ride it both directions. At its bottom, you arrive on a quaint cobblestone thoroughfare lined with cozy shops and restaurants, in the city’s oldest developed area. It’s especially charming in the wintertime, festooned and lit up for the holidays, once again giving you the feeling of being in a living Christmas card. After riding back up to Haute-Ville, we opted for lunch in Le D’Orsay Restaurant and Pub, just around the corner from our hotel. What did we have? La fameuse poutine du Québec with duck confit — yummy and rich, with pota-

The imposing Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac. Independent/John Laudando

Looking down the cobblestoned main street of Basse-Ville. Independent/John Laudando

toes, cheese curds, and homemade gravy — and chaudrée de la mer, a luscious seafood chowder. That evening, we enjoyed one of those meals you never forget at the intimate and very French Chez Jules, chosen at random as we meandered down Rue Sainte-Anne. It was only after we’d feasted there that I discovered a note I’d taken long ago, listing Chez Jules as one of the best places to go in Québec City — and though I don’t recall who made it, it was an excellent recommendation. Next day, we spent visiting with an old friend, spending hours talking, first in Casse Crepe Breton, then, after some walking, at the famous Bistro de Sam in the Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac. That’s when we discovered just how thoughtful and polite the Québecoise could be, as both establishments, both the simple and the elegant, left us to visit long after we had finished our

meals. The Frontenac is indeed an extraordinary place, towering above the Old Town, looking like a medieval fortress and bustling with activity. On the last day of our visit to this charming city, we hopped a cab and headed to the Musée National des Beaux-Arts du Québec, and what a magnificent museum complex it is! From modern art, to the art of the indigenous peoples of Québec, to the design of the museum itself, to the lunch we had that was as good as our dinner the night before — we were glad we’d gone out of our way to find MNBAQ. Be sure to check this week’s slideshow online at indyeastend.com for photos of the museum’s sweeping staircase and mesmerizing light sculpture (titled “Solar Equation,” by Rafael Lozano-Hemmer, which is there until February 24), plus many other views of this picturesque and welcoming city.

Real Realty

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John Laffey Architecture: A Life-Long Passion Manifested

fter an apprenticeship with a local firm, John Laffey launched his own and has not looked back since. With a practice of over 20 years, he has

mastered the classic Hamptons shinglestyle, cementing himself as a leader of the East End’s architectural style.

How has being a Long

Islander benefitted your firm? Growing up on Long Island gives me a unique understanding and perspective about the changes I have seen in regards to increased development, population, zoning, and lifestyle out here on the East End. We try to balance our clients’ requirements for modern day living with a sense of history and understanding of community. I design homes that fit well into the architectural

vernacular of the area. Most people pass by my clients’ homes and assume they have always been there.

How would you describe your architectural design style? I have always considered myself a traditional country architect. I strive for my designs to blend into the surrounding

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environment and the community. I am mostly known for my shingle-style country homes, but I have designed a wide variety of architectural styles from traditional homes to transitional and modern homes.

change and evolve over time. The key to a successful project is designing a unique, beautiful home that fulfills all your client’s specific family needs.

What drew you to becoming an architect? Was it a building you admired, a city? Working with my father on residential projects ignited my imagination and love of the building process. I knew from a very early age that I wanted to be an architect. I have always loved sketching, solving problems, and working with people who build things.

Your homes are the epitome of Hamptons architecture. How did you master this style? Prior to opening my office I had worked for traditional architects and studied the masters of shingle-style country homes. I have always admired the homes of the Gilded Age and I am continually learning through years of studying, observation, and practice.

Do you indulge in a lot of discovery with your homeowners so that their lifestyle plays a role in the design? Absolutely. Listening, understanding a client’s dreams, goals, and aspirations for their new home is key in understanding their ultimate goals. Distilling a list of program requirements for the project is to create a roadmap for the design process. We need to consider their current home needs along with a 10year outlook on how the house will function for them as their family needs

Do you ever have to steer them gently away from a request because it wouldn’t work in the region? Interesting question. I am open to any architectural style my client may desire. My job is to mold and articulate their architectural dreams into a cohesive realistic home that they will all be proud to live in and call their own. The Hamptons have such a rich and diverse architectural vocabulary that all styles of architecture are represented on the East End.

Do you have a favorite building on the East End? Or anywhere? Wow. From the Montauk Lighthouse to the Sydney Opera House? I appreciate and admire buildings that are unique, well designed, well sited, and handcrafted. My favorite buildings are usually ones of historical relevance. The Hamptons have always attracted the very best and brightest architects from every generation, from the architects of early colonial days to today’s most noted modern architects. We are all blessed to be able to see and experience such a plethora of architectural expression unique to the shores of eastern Long Island.

Is there a project you loved designing that you would like to share with us? While I love designing country homes, my most rewarding and unique project

was for the Our Lady of the Hamptons community. The project included attaching a new gymnasium, elevated running track, and new classrooms to the existing school. I was also the architect for the renovation and restoration of the historic 100-year-old Our Lady of Poland Church. I like to think my work and that of Steve Lemanski, the builder, will help preserve and inﬂuence the future of this outstanding community.

Are you seeing any trends that are new that our readers should know about? The breakthroughs in product efficiency and building technologies have been amazing over the past 20 years. Making homes more energy efficient and having the opportunity to specify products that will hold up well to the environment is top on my list. The most noticeable trend is the opportunity to have much more glass in our home designs that give way to having open concept themes for blending indoor and outdoor living spaces.

Your firm also designs renovations. How does that work? Do you work with certain contractors or builders for renovations? My firm designs both new homes and renovation/addition work. The design process for a renovation brings in a different set of criteria, problem solving, and regulations. Consideration to the existing home’s history, zoning, condition, and location, all have a place in shaping the renovation or addition. In the past 15 years or so I have certain builders and contractors with whom I’ve worked with on renovations. However, every project is different and I am always interested in meeting and

expanding my firm’s building experience with new contractors.

How do you market your firm? Do you feel the digital landscape has had any impact on your firm’s growth? The majority of my new commissions come from word of mouth. I do a little marketing locally in the form of taking out ads that support local community events and organizations. The digital landscape has definitely helped spread the word and awareness of my work beyond the small sphere of inﬂuence of the Hamptons and New York City markets. I don’t know that it has necessarily helped my firm’s growth, but I see it is a good tool that has amazing potential for growth opportunities. I find it fascinating to see people who follow my Instagram account from far-away places like Australia, Ireland, and Russia.

If you weren’t an architect, what would you have become? Very unhappy. I can’t imagine not experiencing the joy of fulfilling my life’s passion of being an architect.

What do you do for fun when you’re not building showstopping homes? I savor spending time with my wife, family, and friends. I enjoy playing a little golf, going to the beach, and bike riding around the East End enjoying the natural beauty — and looking at houses. To learn more about John Laffey, call 631-726-5108 or visit www. johnlaffeyarchitects.com.

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CALVERTON

EECL Properties LLC Castillo & Castillo Leo

Naso, R by Exr Villas at RoanokeLLC

150,000 525,000

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CUTCHOGUE

Gordon, G & K Cardinale, A Cardinale, R

Spiro, M Krupski Family LP Krupski Family LP

499,000 973,000 1,074,500*

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Holler, T & L RJ Mulcahey & Sons Pasternack, B & Becker Taioli, E Su, H & Varma, S X2SEA LLC Robelle & Larrob Realty Conklin Terrace EH Mitchell, K 15 Hook Pond Lane LLC

Cady, J by Exr Kravitz, G & Creo, M 13 Scallop LLC Nahum, E Herbst, G & D Trusts Forst & Silverblank Mata, G & T Campanella, J Stewart, S Turino, G

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612,000* 4,388,000

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Easlick, G & J Weitz, H

King III, R Bodner, C

589,950 10,000

21 Seashore Ave 26 Dune Rd

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295,000

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Ali, C

Martin, B

805,000

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MONTAUK

Connors, T JJDL, LLC

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800,000 700,000

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NEW SUFFOLK

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1,050,000

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ORIENT

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1,350,000

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1,075,000

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875,000

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522,962* 125,000 2,350,000

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Town Shelter Island Pascaud, S & L

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800,000* 685,000

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US Bank National As Sherin, E & M Francis, M

McLoughlin, D & L by Ref Rosko Farm Realty De Bellis, J

999,000 3,012,500 1,230,000

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Riccoboni, R Mangan, M & E Vandenburgh & Liegey Surozenski, D FHP Enterprises Inc

Philippides, N &M &G McLean, G Trunce, Hulse & Wolbert Surozenski, M Probe Family Trust

510,000 1,040,000 650,000 450,000 417,000

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Riteway Home Construction Holt, L Hampson, D Diocese of Long Island Elenterio, C & M

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205,000 520,000 225,000 550,000 635,000

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6 Newground Lane LLC Romanow, H & J Moloo, R & E

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1,300,000* 5,100,000 3,100,000

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Poissant, B & C

JLP Holding LLC

2,195,000

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North Fork

Musician Rob Europe of Southold. Independent/Madison Fender

Europe Continues Musical Heritage Southold blues musician lives up to ‘high standard’ By Gianna Volpe @GiannaVolpeReport

Since our nation’s bicentennial, February has been a month-long celebration of African American contributions to history and culture, like that of ragtime bandleader and composer James Reese Europe. A descendent of the man Eubie Blake called “the Martin Luther King of Music” is Southold’s own Robert Foster Europe. He represented Long Island during the 2014 International Blues Challenge in Memphis and often performs on the North Fork, where he learned his great-grandfather’s trade. James Reese Europe founded the Clef Club — a Harlem venue during the early 1900s frequented by black Americans in the music industry. He also was the first to bring proto-jazz to Carnegie Hall with a performance by the Clef Club Symphony Orchestra on May 2, 1912, entitled “A Concert of Negro Music,” which featured music exclusively by black composers, according to the Library of Congress. Europe’s biography on the Library

of Congress website states, “Europe left the Clef Club in 1913 and formed another organization, the Tempo Club. The new club served much the same purpose as the Clef Club, booking black musicians for the dances which were sweeping New York City social life. In 1914, Europe formed an association with the popular dancing duo Vernon and Irene Castle. Europe invented the turkey-trot with the Castles, and the fox-trot, which is still popular today.” Europe also made history and broke race barriers, enlisting in the United States Army during World War I. He was commissioned as a lieutenant with the 369th Infantry Regiment — known as the “Harlem Hellfighters” — which was assigned to the French Army. He led the 369th Regiment Marching Band, which enjoyed a hero’s return to New York in 1919. The band ultimately recorded the famed vaudeville tune popularized by Sophie Tucker, “How Ya Gonna Keep ‘Em Down on the Farm (After They’ve Seen Paree)?” The Independent caught up with

James Reese Europe - club owner, musician, and "Harlem Hellfighter." Independent/Courtesy Library of Congress

Rob Europe, the 28-year-old blues musician, on the first day of African American History Month to ask how his ancestor’s achievements have influenced his own musical career. His group, The Foster Europe Band, kicked off the Friday night music series at Mattituck’s East On Main restaurant. “I’d say he has influenced my music career just by setting a high standard to live up to,” Europe said. “Obviously our music is quite different. I really love and respect what he did, but it’s hard to get into ragtime in 2019.” Europe said while his great grandfather’s music hasn’t directly influenced his musicality, he has tried to arrange a few of James Reese Europe’s tunes and even performed one in New York City at last year’s Veterans

Day parade ceremony celebrating the bicentennial of World War I. James Reese Europe’s impact on American music “cannot be overestimated,” according to his biography on the Library of Congress website. “Perhaps even more than Will Marion Cook, he shaped not only the music of his own time, but of future generations as well. His organizational accomplishments . . . prefigured the black-owned, black-run musical organizations that have existed since his time and to this day.” For more information about James Reese Europe, visit the Library of Congress website. For more about his greatgrandson, Robert Foster Europe, and his band’s upcoming gigs, visit www. robeuropemusic.com.

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February 6, 2019

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Riverhead Supervisor Wants Your Input Supervisor Laura Jens-Smith announced she will hold a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Listening Tour,â&#x20AC;? designed to give town residents who are not able to attend regularly scheduled town board meetings an opportunity to discuss issues of importance to them in a town hall setting. The first session will take place on Monday, February 11, at the Riverhead Senior Center at 60 Shade Tree Lane in Aquebogue; the second will be held on Tuesday, February 12, at the Wading River Congregational Church at 2057 North Country Road; and the third session will take place on Wednesday, February 13, at the Riverhead Free Library at 330 Court Street in Riverhead. All the sessions will begin at 6 PM. For more information, call the supervisorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office at 631-727-3200.

Riverhead Animal Shelter Grant The North Fork Animal Welfare League has received $500,000 from the New York

State Companion Animal Capital Fund. The organization plans to use the grant money to make necessary upgrades to comply with the Association of Shelter Veterinariansâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; regulations at the new Riverhead Town Animal Shelter. The league is one of six municipal shelters that received the $500,000 grant, which is the highest amount allotted in NFAWLâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s municipal sheltering category. It is designed to help municipal animal shelters enhance their animal care capabilities and increase adoptions. The funding will go directly toward Phase One of the $2.8 million project, which will include construction of isolation care units, adoption suites, and other amenities. The renovations will also allow the shelter to rescue cats, which will be a first for the town. In the past month, the organization has been alerted to the presence of two separate unmanaged feral cat colonies, consisting of more than 350 cats. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are elated that our local and state elected officials recognize that companion animals are a growing pri-

The Suffolk County Historical Society Museum in Riverhead will host â&#x20AC;&#x153;Book & Bottle: African Genealogyâ&#x20AC;? with Sandi Brewster-Walker on Saturday, February 16, at 1 PM. Attendees can learn about African American family history research. Light refreshments and admission to current exhibitions will be included. The event is free for members and $5 for nonmembers. To reserve a place, call 631727-2881, ext. 100. The museum is also running several exhibitions, including â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Silver Screens of Suffolk: Celebrating the History of Film: 1900s to 1960s,â&#x20AC;? which traces the history of film, and casts light on early production studios on Long Island. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Long Island Express: Remembering the 1938 Hurricaneâ&#x20AC;? exhibition is also on display, which features historic photographs, newspaper reports, stories of personal experiences, and artifacts salvaged from the wreckage of the 1938 hurricane.

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ing a full roster of programs throughout February. The library will hold â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lego K&1â&#x20AC;? on Thursday, February 7, at 4 PM. Children in kindergarten and first grade can use library Legos to design their own creations, then see them on display. The library will also have â&#x20AC;&#x153;Toddler Timeâ&#x20AC;? for children ages 13 to 24 months on Friday, February 8, at 10 AM, with informal play time and a circle time of rhymes, finger plays, and action songs. The events are free, but registration is required. A Teen Advisory Board will convene on Thursday, February 7, at 5:30 PM. Teenage members of the community can voice their opinions about teen library programs. Snacks and beverages will be provided. The library will host a cooking demo on Friday, February 8, at 6 PM. Robert Dellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Amore will demonstrate how to prepare a Spanish style stew with grilled chicken, roasted red peppers, sausage, green olives, and a splash of wine, served with toasted cumin seed flavored rice. Registration is required and there is a $5 fee. There will be a Library Board of Trustees meeting on Monday, February 11, at 6 PM, which is open to the public. For more information, log on to www.mattitucklaurellibrary.org.

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Sports Pierson’s In The Playoffs

Henry Brooks scores a layup. Independent/Gordon M. Grant

Cowen scores game-winner, Brooks has 30 in comeback win over rival Bridgehampton By Desirée Keegan desiree@indyeastend.com

Harry Cowen missed his chance to tie the game from the free-throw line with 3.8 seconds left and his Pierson team down 63-62 to rival Bridgehampton. But the junior found an even better opportunity as he grabbed his own rebound as time ticked down and scored the winning basket in a 64-63 comefrom-behind victory that secured the Whalers a spot in the playoffs. “It was a really good win,” Pierson head coach Hank Katz said. “We know Bridgehampton is a very good team, but we know we can play with them. We felt that if we had some sort of composure we could play well enough to stay with them, and we did that in the fourth quarter.” Pierson found itself down 26-14 midway through the second quarter, but an 11-3 Whalers run, featuring a Henry Brooks (30 points) reversal and Wilson Bennett three-pointer, closed the gap to 29-25 by the break. Bridgehampton put the pedal to the metal in the third, stretching its lead to 51-38 off a balanced attack from Elijah White, J.P. Harding, and Nae’Jon Ward, who each scored five points over the eightminute stretch. Jonny DeGroot added four. White had carried the Killer Bees through the first half, tallying 16 points. “We know what we have to do, we can play on a consistent level, but we

get in our heads,” Katz said. “When we fight through that and we play together we’re a very good team.” Wilson Bennett (15 points) kept the Whalers in it through the third with six points. Each time he countered a Bridgehampton score, the crowd began shouting: “He’s a freshman.” “I had a few good shots, made my fouls, I felt pretty good,” he said, adding the chanting put a smile on his face. “We were looking to move the ball around the top and get some open shots. We wanted to pound the ball to the hoop once they started coming out on us. And the ball started falling for me.” His coach said he’s seen a lot of improvement in his power forward since he was brought up to the varsity team just five game ago. “He’s getting more and more confident, and it’s translating into progress on the court,” Katz said. “You need to believe that you’re capable.” Add in Brooks, who was running the table in the fourth, picking up the first four points on a long field goal and two free throws to make it a 10-point game, 51-41. His next two scores sandwiched a Bennett bucket, the second being the first of two three-pointers in the stanza. Brooks racked up 17 of Pierson’s 26 fourth-quarter points, which provided a big boost following teammate

Cooper Schiavoni’s two technical calls. “He’s been tremendous all year,” Katz said of his junior standout. “We’ve relied heavily on his scoring and his leadership, and his last two

minutes were huge.” Pierson closes out the season with a senior night game against Greenport Wednesday, February 6. Tipoff is slated for 6:15 PM.

February 6, 2019

No Divers? No Problem For League Champs East Hampton boys swim team nabs consecutive championship titles By Desirée Keegan desiree@indyeastend.com

Ethan McCormac wasn’t going to let anything get in his way. In fact, his whole team wasn’t, and he was going to make sure of that. The senior swimmer led East Hampton/Bridgehampton/Pierson to its second straight League II championship title after capturing wins and state-qualifying times in the 100-yard freestyle (47.97 seconds), 200 freestyle (1:44.06), and 200 freestyle relay (1:30.50), and this was all while dealing with some discomfort. “My shoulder has been hurting all week,” he said. “But there were some pretty good swims.” The Bonackers bested Hauppauge 298-277 January 31, and that was without having a single diver to the Eagles’ three, one of whom placed first. The victory capped off East Hampton’s second consecutive perfect season. “I’m emotional,” head coach Craig Brierley said. “I’m super happy for the boys. They worked so hard, and they really wanted this. I just asked them to do their best and give me their absolute best — that’s all I can ask, and that’s what they do every single time.” But instead of even preparing for his races the day of the Hauppaugehosted meet, McCormac made sure his teammates were. “I hang out with my team, help

“I’m emotional,” head coach Craig Brierley said. “I’m super happy for the boys. They worked so hard, and they really wanted this. ” them get ready,” he said. “It’s just part of being a captain.” Joey Badilla placed second in the 100 backstroke (58.20), and Ryan Duryea finished second in the 100 breaststroke (1:03.83) two spots ahead of his younger brother Jack (1:05.73). Success seems to run in the family for several pairs of brothers on the team. Jack Duryea and Badilla, along with Colin Harrison and McCormac’s young-

Clockwise from upper left, Colin Harrison swims the breaststroke. Ryan Duryea races in the backstroke. The East Hampton/Bridgehampton/Pierson’s boys swim team nabbed its second straight League II title after consecutive undefeated seasons. Independent/Desirée Keegan

er brother Owen, touched the wall third in the 200 medley relay, and McCormac and Harrison finished 3-4 in the 50 freestyle. Thor Botero placed sixth in the 500 freestyle. Badilla’s younger brother Nicky was just behind Harrison in the 100 butterfly for fourth and fifth place. Brierley said the Bonackers feed off what their co-captain can do. “He’s so motivated,” the coach said. “He sets the bar high — he works hard — and the other boys just try to keep up with him.” And that’s exactly what they did. Edward Hoff and Jack Duryea touched the wall in times good for fourth and sixth in the 100 freestyle, and Aidan Forst and Hoff finished fifth and sixth in the 200 freestyle. Forst also placed fifth in the 500 freestyle. The three-time winner said hearing the crowd cheering and having his

teammates surrounding every edge of the pool adds the right kind of pressure. “There’s much more of an adrenaline rush,” McCormac said of the championship environment. “It’s a lot more fun.” It also pushed the 400 freestyle relay to best-split times. McCormac, Hoff, Forst, and Fernando Menjura finished a little over a second behind Hauppauge and its top-scoring brother duo of Jordan and Jake Nielsen. “They all swam really well,” Brierley said. “The mental aspect is a huge factor every time you’re racing. When you’re in the right frame of mind for any big race, the results will surprise you.” East Hampton/Bridgehampton/ Pierson heads to the Suffolk County championship February 9 at Suffolk County Community College in Brentwood. The meet kicks off at 10 AM.

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Liam McIntyre Wins First League Title Senior makes history, 10 Westhampton wrestlers qualify for counties By Desirée Keegan desiree@indyeastend.com For the first time in four years, Liam McIntyre was walking off the mat with a different feeling. Having his hand raised at the end was something he’d been waiting a long time for. The Westhampton Beach senior pinned Miller Place’s Colin Power in one minute, 40 seconds for his first league championship title in his sixyear varsity wrestling career. The 195-pounder had made it to the finals from his freshman to senior years, and after his victory, all he felt was relief. “I was just so happy to finally get it done,” McIntyre said. “I was just glad to break the curse.” The senior’s road to the League VI finals at Sayville High School on Saturday, February 2, was an unusual one. His opponent forfeited the first round, and he pinned Amityville’s Jeremiah

Grant in 35 seconds before reaching the finals on another forfeit. McIntyre’s semifinal competitor, Harborfields’ Ian McGullam, bowed out after a shoulder injury. But besides taking the tournament, it was a big week in other ways for McIntyre — he had committed to play football at Brown University just a day prior. “Brown had shown me a lot of love — I did my official visit there and it was great,” McIntyre said. “I knew a bunch of the new coaches . . . and it all just felt right. And aside from all that, an Ivy League education will hopefully set me up for a good future.” McIntyre was also named Most Outstanding Wrestler, and became the first Hurricane grappler to grab six AllLeague nods. Continued On Page 29.

Riverhead Leads Local Teams Into Playoffs Blue Waves go toe to toe with the very best By Rick Murphy rmurphy@indyeastend.com

Hand it to the Blue Waves. They have faced the challenges of competing in League II against some of Long Island’s best teams, as well as the fatigue from the long bus trips to those games. Riverhead has been doing it for a long time, in numerous sports, and has earned a reputation: Don’t count the Blue Waves out. A month ago, a playoff berth in the Suffolk County Large School (Class AA tournament) seemed out of the question for the boys basketball team. But Saturday, February 2, the Blue Waves nailed it down, beating Whitman at home 77-46. The victory gave River-

head an 8-6-league mark (11-7 overall). Riverhead won four of its last five games to make it happen. Albert Daniels scored 19 points to lead the Blue Waves. Quashed Miller, who is quietly putting together a monster season, added 18 points, 13 rebounds, and six blocks. Mike Aloisi recorded 12 points for Whitman. It will be a difficult task going forward. As of this writing, 17 teams have qualified for the Class AA showcase, with eight games scheduled for Wednesday, February 13. Riverhead figures to be one of the lower seeds and will surely begin the tournament on the road.

Liam McIntyre with his father Bob after beating out his 195-pound bracket opponents for his first league champion title. Independent/Courtesy Liam McIntyre

Southampton doesn’t rebuild: the Mariners reload. The team is Class A nowadays, but has won consistently in B and C over the years and holds the record of most consecutive wins ever: 62, back in 1967-1969. On February 1, the Mariners warmed up for the Class A playoffs by trouncing Babylon 75–51. Marquise Trent scored 21 points, grabbed seven rebounds, and had three blocks to lead Southampton. Marcus Trent added eight points and 13 rebounds. The win gave the Mariners a surprising 11-3 mark (14-4 overall) and earned them a forward place in the Class A seedings yet to be announced. There are nine Class A schools eligible, and Southampton is in the upper echelon, meaning the team will start off with a home game a on February 12. The Mariners would love nothing better than to take the County A trophy and earn a rematch with arch rival Center Moriches, the defending New York State Class B champions. If all goes well, the Red Devils will emerge from the three-team pile of eligible Class B teams and advance and play the winner of the CD game, most likely Greenport. A win will set up a match with the Mariners for the Suffolk Small Schools (ABCD) title. Remember, regardless of how well a team does in the county

playoffs, the state tournament looms. Southold (7-5, 10-7) and Pierson (7-4, 9-8) are in the C tournament but must get by the Porters, who have state title aspiration in the Class C tournament. It looks like those two will play February 11 at a site to be determined. Check NETPLAY for the seedings. Shelter Island (4-6, 7-11) will likely get a strength of schedule waiver, allowing the Islanders take on Bridgehampton for the Long Island Class D title game. That game will also likely be played February 11 as well. Speaking of Pierson, apparently an epidemic broke out in the locker room. Henry Brooks, the notorious Mad Bomber, has been a one-man demolition squad over the past month, terrorizing opponents with a startling malady: bombarding the basket with shots of every description from every angle. The madness? They keep going in. Brooks, an afterthought at the beginning of the season, is racing up the scoring charts like a new Taylor Swift single on Billboard. The game story appears elsewhere in this issue. Brooks has scored 184 in his last six games alone, including 41 against Smithtown, and is currently on a 41, 33, 28 and 30 run. He is tied for fifth in Suffolk as of this writing, with 25 points per game.

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INDY FIT By Nicole Teitler

Australian Adventure: Part I Exploring the Figure 8 pools @NikkiOnTheDaily G’day mate! For most of January, I awoke in various locations throughout the big, wondrous land down under: Australia. A trip of a lifetime amounted to an ever-growing adventure. Every day was a unique journey, each moment, an exciting exploration. While abroad, I found ways to stay healthy and fit, which can be difficult to prioritize during travel. As I share a few insights from my three-week trip, I’ve decided to break it down into three parts: my favorite hike, workout tips from a local

extremely arduous trek to get there. Arriving at the Figure 8 Pools requires, first checking the wave risk forecast, which ranges from Extreme to Very Low, on the NSW National Parks website. If unchecked, it can leave tourists stranded with rising tides and crashing waves. It also demands a good amount of endurance. Upon parking at Garrawarra Farm carpark, it’s a sixkilometer, descending walk through the forest, along the mountain, on a narrow trail just suitable for one person in both directions (and sometimes only one at a time). Once at sea level, you’ll walk across Burning Palms Beach, a remote

beach akin to a scene out of “Lord of the Flies” or “The Beach.” After crossing the sands, the final part of the journey concludes with navigating across a dangerous, slippery rock shelf. If the view of the mountains meeting the ocean doesn’t take your breath away, the energy of the journey surely will. The hiking grade is rated Hard, with a total round-trip time of three hours. I didn’t travel all the way to Australia to take the easy path, and if you’re physically inclined, you should definitely add this hike to your travel bucket list.

expert, and eating like an aborigine. This is part one. Royal National Park is an hour drive away from the big city of Sydney, and it holds the naturally formed phenomenon of the Figure 8 Pools on a rocky, coastal shelf. I’d like to clarify, for those ready to Google images, that there is actually only one figure eight formation. The rest are crystal blue, perfectly round holes deep enough to jump in and as such, they have become an Instagram sensation. However, what social media doesn’t share is the

Lady Hurricanes Set Course Locals hoping to make championship run By Rick Murphy rmurphy@indyeastend.com

A one-point victory on February 1 hopefully will be the tightener the Westhampton girls basketball team, the Lady Hurricanes, needs to propel to a County Class A title. The home crowd watched Isabelle Smith make one of two free throws to put the Hurricanes up 48-44 with 30 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter. Smith, who finished with 18 points, is having an all-county caliber season for the locals. A Molly Skorobohaty putback put Westhampton up by three. The Lady Hurricanes (11-4 in League IV) will likely open the Class A playoffs with a home game on February 13. Pierson/Bridgehampton, 14-0 in League VI and 15-3 overall, are the de facto County Class C champs, but the Lady Whalers want more — a Long Island championship and possibly a trip upstate to the Final Four. Pierson will

wait for a tune-up February 20 in the Suffolk County Class BCD game, probably against Mattituck. The Lady Tuckers, second to Pierson in League VI, with a sterling 13-1 record (15-3 overall), will be the top seed in the Class B tournament. Either Pierson or Mattituck will play for the Suffolk Small Schools title on Friday, February 22 and perhaps, one will advance to the overall Suffolk Large Schools title tournament against the AA champs on February 27. Either way, both teams are eligible in the New York State tournament because of their classifications. On March 6, the Girls Basketball Sub-Regional Class B game will take place at Farmingdale State College for the Long Island title. Mattituck is the defending champion. The Long Island Class C championship has yet to be announced, but could likely be the same date.

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The Big Show Perusing the product at PGA Merchandise trade event bobthevoiceofgolf@gmail.com Most definitely there has been some buzz in the world of golf recently with Tiger launching his 2019 campaign in the Farmers Insurance Open on the west coast. However, on the east coast, in Orlando, the world’s largest golf trade show took place late last month. I wish the PGA Merchandise Show was open to the public, because anyone who has ever played this wacky sport would be blown away by it all. Unfortunately, it’s not. To understand the magnitude of this PGA Merchandise Show, just imagine nearly 50,000 golf club professionals and buyers from around the world came to Orlando just to see all the latest and greatest products the golf world has to offer, and it’s all under one roof. Over 1000

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Continued From Page 26. “It feels really, really good,” he said. “I’ve worked extremely hard for the past six years, so just knowing that all my hard work is paying off and that my name is going to be remembered for a long time is a great feeling.” And he wasn’t the only one riding a high. Sophomore 160-pounder Jackson Hulse also placed first for the Hurricanes, and junior Jay Montagna finished second at 126 pounds. In total, Westhampton is sending 10 wrestlers to the Suffolk County tournament. “I loved seeing Jackson on top of the podium,” McIntyre said. “I grew up with him — he’s like a little brother to me — and we work out together all the time, so to get to watch him grow as a wrestler and have success really makes me happy.” Hulse started the day with a firstround bye to the quarterfinals, where he pinned Harborfields’ Will Goetinger in 33 seconds. “It was a nice warmup to get the nerves out,” Hulse said. He took his semifinal win with a pin too, taking out Rocky Point’s Ted Accardi at 2:37. Hulse started his finals match against Rocky Point’s Brian Whitman with a quick takedown, and went on to win 7-2.

“That takedown basically decided the tempo of the match,” he said. “It felt really good knowing that the start of my postseason has been successful. And it helps me mentally prepare for counties next week.” A sophomore, he said he’s looking forward to his future. “It helps to know that even after my accomplishments, I have so much more time to improve,” Hulse said. “I’m working harder every year to grow.” After a first-round bye, Montagna’s journey to the finals started with a major achievement. With a pin 20 seconds in over Harborfields’ Mac Brettschneider, the junior earned his 100th win. “It has always been a goal of mine, and didn’t realize I was actually so close to achieving it until a few weeks ago,” he said. “It felt really good to finally get it, and I’m happy that my name will be up on the wall alongside the best wrestlers in Westhampton history.” Pinning proved to be the Hurricanes’ way Saturday. Montagna ended his semifinal match over Miller Place’s Travis Grebe in 2:45 before falling in a 12-6 decision to Islip’s Francis Whitehouse. “I’m excited for this coming week, and although this is a big accomplishment, I still need to continue to improve to get on the podium at

Westhampton Beach’s wrestling team is sending 10 Hurricanes to the Suffolk County tournament. Independent/ Courtesy Liam McIntyre

counties,” Montagna said. “I realize this is an awesome opportunity to prove myself, and I plan to take advantage of the situation, because it’s not something everyone gets to experience.” He and the other nine Westhampton grapplers that grabbed a spot to compete will take to the mats at Suffolk County Community College in Brentwood February 9-10. The first matches of the Division I brackets are slated to start at 10 AM. Westhampton’s consolation results: Joe D’Agostino was pinned by Sayville’s Mack Murtha in 1:19 at 99

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Continued From Page 6. Fleming, a big proponent of the project, said she was excited to see the goal come to fruition. “We know this is critical to the economic health of the East End and have known it for many, many years,” she said. “I’ve been fighting for improved county transportation for some time and it’s been a slow process, but this is a big step forward. The future of transportation is in integrated modalities.” Southampton Town Director of Public Transportation & Traffic Safety Tom Neely said success will be measured through railroad ridership. He said besides comparing the number of users to when the service was provided 10 years ago, the LIRR agreed it’s also important to compare ridership on all trains before the service starts with the ridership on all LIRR trains after the first year of operation. Besides benefiting local employers and their employees, he sees the new ride services as a tool to get locals off the road. Someone living on the South Fork can now board a train to visit a friend, or have lunch 15, 20, or 30 miles away, he said, for example, from Westhampton to Amagansett, and catch a train home two, three, or four hours later. “This makes for a level of service that has never existed before on the East End,” Neely said. “We believe this may result in an increase in overall use of the trains, especially in the summer, when traffic is congested most of the day along most of the South Fork.” A full South Fork Commuter Connection schedule can be found at www.sfcclirr.com.

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Continued From Page 7. said Randall Parsons, a member of the East Hampton Town Planning Board, and a friend of Marsden’s. “But, on the other side of the scale, it is costly for residents to set up businesses outside the home,” adding that “they pay their taxes with revenue from this business.” Amy Sullivan told the board that she is suffering from cancer, and has to go into the city every two weeks. She leaves her dog with Marsden when she goes for treatment. “I seriously don’t know what I would do without her,” she said. Neighbor John Collier spoke against Marsden’s business. Collier, with his husband, Joseph Langdon, bought the house opposite and just down the road from Marsden’s at the end of 2015. “As the parents of two-

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year-old twins, we are greatly concerned for their safety with a dog facility operating across the street,” he said. If a dog got loose, Collier warned, it could endanger the neighborhood. Living next door to Collier and Langdon, and directly opposite Marsden, are Richard Samson and Howard McGillin, who also bought their home in 2015. Collier explained to the ZBA on January 29 that Samson and McGillin were unable to attend the meeting that night. The board was presented by a letter from Samson, who wrote that “we have two dogs of our own, and the frequent barking noise from 10 Saddle Lane has made our dogs very agitated and caused them to bark.” Two more neighbors, Karen and Richard Sloves, wrote to the board as well. They also live opposite Marsden. Their letter expresses concern over the possibility that the business might be expanded. The ZBA members explored, briefly, the idea of limiting the number of dogs at the house at any one time. Irace reacted to the idea of dogs getting loose and becoming a menace by asking rhetorically if the next step would be to simply ban dogs from the town. The board agreed to keep the record open for a couple of weeks, to allow Collier time to submit a recording of the dogs barking. Marsden said in an interview on Saturday that years ago, when she first moved into the neighborhood, she had a dog named Armando. Armando was a mutt who liked to roam the neighborhood. Neighbors used to give the dog treats, to the point where Marsden had to put a sign on the increasingly overweight Armando’s collar asking that he not be fed. “There were never any complaints,” Marsden recalled. “That is the way East Hampton used to be.”

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Continued From Page 8. to keep things as they are. “We know we need to up our game,” Marchese said. “This year, we experienced a lot of problems with the ‘status quo.’” Another possibility is that Hampton Bays residents maintain management of the water district. With this second option would come an investment in infrastructure and expansion of operations. This includes the hiring of additional staff, contract services, and investment in necessary capital improvements. The water and tax rate would both increase, but it was unclear by how much. According to Marchese, if the water district were to make the same

$14.6 million investment Suffolk County Water Authority has proposed to make over the next three years, it would cost district residents an estimated $19.7 million, once interest was factored in. This would equate to a 72.44 percent increase in the yearly tax and water bills combined, or $428.79 a year charge on the tax bill and $277.23 on the water bill, he told the board. Capital investment would go toward iron and manganese removal systems, recoating tanks, new generators, check valves, SCWA tie-ins for increased pressure, and replacing water meters. Additional operational costs would include water testing; technology costs; contracting engineers, hydrologists, and chemists; and administrative and legal support. While the town would prioritize these needs as necessary, potentially subtracting some of the proposed changes to alter the costs, the estimated costs might end up be higher than projected. “There’s just a lot of unknowns with a system as old as this,” Coun-

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cilman John Bouvier said. “There’s a lot of infrastructure put under the ground here through the years and we don’t know the state of it. We need a maintenance schedule, too.” Councilman Tommy John Schiavoni also addressed the need to fix water mains, and noted that since the numbers were based on SCWA estimates, it could be that the nonprofit might be able to complete the projects at a lower cost than the town would. The third option Marchese discussed would be to relinquish control to SCWA. Handing over management to SCWA would keep prices the same, because the town would control the rates. Pros to this deal would be inhouse professional staffing, technical, and lab services; implementation of recommended infrastructure improvements; an enhanced oversight and maintenance system; costs for all the above being shared equally among SCWA customers; and having an agreement that can be terminated at any time. The cons would be the loss of local control and operational management being contracted to SCWA.

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