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In Like A Lion Photos by Morgan McGivern
Hear it roar.
March came in like a lion last Friday as a Nor’easter tore through the East End, dousing the shoreline with heavy rains and whipping up to 60 MPH winds that battered homes, such as those along Clearwater Beach. Ocean water toppled over East Hampton’s boat launch ramp at Three Mile Harbor. Portions of roadways, such as Gerard Drive in Springs, were closed.
Mighty waves thrashed about Montauk’s beaches, drawing crowds of curiosity seekers to the north side of Montauk Point. High tide at Turtle Cove saw the storm bringing waves in closer to shore on Saturday. 2
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Schumer Cuts Through The Red Tape
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Senator Charles Schumer helped secure dredging permits for Georgica Pond.
By Rick Murphy
Georgica is a lot more than a nesting ground for the world’s rich and famous A-listers. The pond that bears its name is also a prime spot for locals and visitors alike— canoeists, crabbers, sailors, and ice skaters. The picturesque pond is a beloved East Hampton icon, but besieged by the changing face of the environment, it is in a fight for its survival.
This week U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer announced he has brokered an agreement that will help secure Georgica Pond’s fragile health, though many hurdles remain. The beleaguered pond is a constant cause of concern. One thing is for certain: the semi-annual flushing—emptying the pond into the Atlantic—is the most critical lifeline it has. Without the cleansing and influx of saltwater, the pond would not survive. It used to be a rather simple process: The East Hampton Town Trustees would decide when in the spring to open up Georgica Pond, and do so again in the fall. Nowadays, a variety of permits and approvals are needed. To make matters worse, the shoreline can’t be disturbed during piping plover nesting season, which begins in 4
early spring.
Last spring, the town trustees missed the narrow window available for the letting, and the pond suffered enormously. The Army Corps of Engineers, often a difficult agency to work with from the town’s perspective, needed to sign off on the permit approval every year.
The East Hampton Town Trustees have managed the pond for more than 300 years. Beach sand has built shoals impeding that exchange, threatening the marine life in the pond. After missing the window to open the pond in the spring tempers flared in some quarters. “There was a lot of frustration,” said Sara Davison, executive director, Friends of Georgica Pond Foundation. “Because federal agencies were involved, we reached out to the senator.”
That’s where Schumer came in. He noted that last year algae levels rose in the pond and flooding occurred because the dredging and letting wasn’t completed. He called the process, “bureaucratic & inefficient” and decided to intervene. The Corps signing off on a new 10year permit ahead of piping plover season, “is just what the doctor ordered for Georgica Pond and those who live near it,” Schumer said.
“After working in conjunction with the Army Corps of Engineers, the East Hampton Town Trustees, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation to secure this 10-year permit, I consider this a major victory for the East Hampton community and, more importantly, the local wildlife that depends on Georgica Pond,” Schumer told The Independent last Thursday. “We’re thrilled,” said Davison. “We hope we can pull it off before the plovers get settled [in the spring].” Flushing, as effective as it is, isn’t a cure-all for the pond’s malaise, Davison noted.
“This is just one of the many remedies needed,” Davison said. She explained that nitrogen and phosphorus flowing from septic systems into the pond eventually choke it, starving it of oxygen and creating “dead zones.” Dr. Christopher Gobler of the Stony Brook Marine Department has done extensive research on behalf of the foundation.
The Friends of Georgica Pond Foundation, through partnerships, has initiated a number of Gobler’s suggestions advanced to help control the problem. An aquatic weed harvester that removes vegetation from the bottom of the pond is currently in operation, a
permeable reactive barrier that will intercept harmful runoff is being developed and may someday be installed around the entire pond.
The 75 residents who live on the shore of the pond are gearing up to install new state of the art septic systems. One has already been installed, two are in the permitting process, and many others “are getting up and running,” Davison said.
“Georgica Pond, at approximately 290 acres, is one of the jewels of East Hampton, providing the residents beauty and sport, as well as livelihoods for traditional bay men,” said Francis Bock, clerk, East Hampton Trustees. “Senator Schumer has recognized the value of Georgica Pond to our community, as well as the time sensitive need to dredge the shoals. Navigating the various permits that are required for environmental projects can be daunting and time consuming. The outstanding assistance of the senator and his staff to secure this permit is greatly appreciated,” Bock said. Schumer said securing the permits was, “a win-win-win for environment, plovers, and local residents.”
Davison said State Assemblyman Fred Thiele also worked hard to cut through some of the red tape.
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Drug Raid Yields Convicted Felon
By Rick Murphy
An early morning raid at a Springs Fireplace Road house on February 27 must have seemed like déjà vu to local police. Following an investigation by the Suffolk County District Attorney’s East End Drug Task Force and East Hampton Town Police a team of investigators smashed their way into the house at 157 Springs Fireplace Road at about 6:47 AM.
Police expected to find two brothers at the location and they did. Franaldo Hanna and Frank Hanna live there. The yield, too, was bountiful: police said via a press release that Oxycodone, pot, scales, packaging material, and several weapons, including a .45 caliber handgun, were seized. Captain Chris Anderson said more than two pounds of marijuana was seized. The bust was on familiar turf. On May 24, 2012, town police, joined by East Hampton Village Police, found themselves engaged in a high-speed chase, following a Hyundai driven by Kimberley Delrio.
Earlier Frederic Stephens, age 20, allegedly told police he had been shot. Delrio was taking him to the hospital, he said. The vehicle then took off with police in hot pursuit. Stephens later told police he went to Hanna’s house on Springs Fireplace Road and that Frank approached him in the basement
Independent / Courtesy EHTPD Franaldo Hanna and Frank Hanna
holding a gun. It discharged, although Stephens said he felt it was an accidental shooting.
He did hard time, according to two sources.
Six days later police went to the house and made the arrest. They said they found the slug that shattered Stephens’s arm in the basement of the house but not the pistol in question. They did find a cache of other weapons, including several shotguns, 10 cases of shotgun shells, an AK 47-style rifle, two banana clips, and a case of ammunition for the rifle, they said. Frank Hanna was arrested at the scene, Anderson said, and “eventually took a conviction plea.”
That felony conviction puts Frank Hanna in a precarious predicament. He now faces the charge of criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree, a C felony, for the loaded .45-caliber handgun. Coupled with his earlier felony conviction that could mean 15 years in the slammer. Both brothers are charged with felony possession of marijuana and numerous lesser charges. Frank, 35, was remanded to jail in lieu of $50,000 bail. His brother was released after family members posted $3000 bail.
Stephens resurfaced after the shooting incident in August 2016 when he was arrested at the Memory Motel in Montauk, where the rapper Busta Rhymes appeared earlier in the night. Stephens reportedly confronted officers at closing time and threatened them.
The next summer shotgun pellets were found embedded in a house on Oakview Highway after someone blasted it from the street. Police said Stephens was staying at the house but refused to cooperate. Anderson said it was his understanding there was some kind of “turf war” at play.
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Jerry’s Ink
and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.”
by Jerry Della Femina
DONALD TRUMP IS RIGHT ABOUT GUNS No, he’s not right about arming teachers with guns to help prevent another Parkland massacre. Arming teachers is the worst dumb-ass idea Trump has had, in what has been a lifetime of dumb-ass ideas. But his idea about arming some people with guns is a good one. That’s why I’m suggesting we take away all security details around the president, Congress, and every politician in the country. No cops. No Secret Service. Leave the White House and the front of Congress completely empty of security— much like every school in the country which our kids and grandkids attend every day.
To put this more simply, why is a congressman like creepy Mitch McConnell or a cranky old coot like Bernie Sanders more important than my grandchildren or your children and grandchildren? Why should we pay one penny to protect them, while they ignore the safety of our children and grandchildren, whom we love a helluva lot more? I say, as Trump suggests, that we issue handguns to any congressperson or White House
official who wants one, and let them try to shoot it out with a crazy coming at them with an AR-15 semiautomatic rifle spitting 13.3 bullets per second.
And when would these politicians get their security details back? When sales of AR-15 semiautomatic guns are banned.
The AR-15 must be barred from use. Kudos to Dick’s Sporting Goods, which will immediately end sales of assault-style rifles and high-capacity magazines at all of its stores and ban the sale of all guns that are not typically used for hunting. Compliments to Walmart and a number of other stores, which also will no longer sell these instruments of death. To get rid of the AR-15 we must fight the National Rifle Association, which owns many of our politicians. This is the same NRA that maintains it’s a constitutional right for crazies to kill helpless innocent children in their schools. What the NRA is saying is that our children are collateral damage to maintaining the Second Amendment. Bullcrap. The Second Amendment reads: “The right of the people to keep
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That applied to what was known in 1776 as a single-shot Brown Bess Musket, and it did not say anything about semiautomatic weapons. Or, if one wants to loosely interpret those words, why can’t everyone have a tank with a 183mm cannon in their backyard as an even better way to bear arms? Perhaps then the NRA would change its name to the NRTA, the National Rifle and Tank Association. Here’s what we must do get the AR-15 out of the hands of the mentally ill.
First, we must convince the millions of gun owners that no one wants to take away their handguns, hunting rifles, etc. I think the mistake that most antigun groups make is they want to ban all guns, and that’s just not going to happen. Yes, we can tighten laws and make it harder for a mental case to get any kind of gun, but that won’t work as well as cooperating with the millions of gun owners (a quarter of Americans own all the guns in the nation), and getting their help in removing the AR-15, a move that will save lives.
Why not have some intelligent congressperson (Are you listening, Congressman Peter King?) introduce a bipartisan bill that would outlaw the AR-15, with an amendment that guarantees ownership of hunting rifles and handguns by every American for a thousand years? Let’s not forget many of these gun owners have school-age children of their own, and the last thing they want is any harm to come to their children at the hands of a mental case with an AR 15. We must defeat the powerful NRA on this issue.
How? By making the many politicians the NRA owns more afraid of the voters than of this gun lobby.
My first choice for a politician we must knock out of the Senate is Marco Rubio (R-FL). This is embarrassing, since Rubio was my first choice for president in 2016. I was so, so wrong. His actions
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following the Parkland massacre were deplorable.
Rubio, in a “humma . . . humma . . .” stumbling bumbling defense of the AR-15, tried to convince the parents of dead children that a semiautomatic-weapons ban wouldn’t have saved any Parkland students, and a ban would be generally impossible in 2018 America. Oh, by the way, Rubio’s bosses at the NRA have contributed $3.3 million to his campaigns.
Want an idea for a TV commercial the next time Rubio runs for office? How about a 12-year-old kid looking into the camera, saying: “If I am killed by an AR-15 weapon in the hands of a crazy person while I’m at school, it will be the fault of my parents or any child’s parents who vote for Marco Rubio. The NRA owns Marco Rubio and that’s why he’s the official defender of the AR-15.” Let’s listen to the kids from Parkland and kids from every high school in America. They’re under the gun. One of these kids who was shot at in Parkland is worth a thousand of these politicians who are receiving a handout from the NRA.
On Long Island, Rep. Lee Zeldin received $56,281 from the NRA. The next time he runs, ask him what he thinks of the AR-15. Once we get rid of the AR-15 and we cut the sales of all AR-15 ammo, let’s call on the United States government or Michael Bloomberg or whomever to offer to buy all the AR-15 guns in existence at $5000 per gun.
For those people who have to give up the AR-15 they used for target practice, let’s set up government-owned AR-15 target sites where anyone can go and fire a government-owned AR-15 until they can turn a paper target into confetti or until they have an orgasm. There will still be gun incidents with crazies invading schools. But if getting rid of the AR-15’s capacity to kill so many so fast results in saving just one child’s life—it will be worth it. To comment on Jerry’s Ink, email jerry@dfjp.com.
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By Kitty Merrill
March 7
2018
Board Scolds Congressman
letter writers maintain. Last year, code enforcement officers issued some 800 Notices of Violation with 194 field appearance tickets issued, half of them in Hampton Bays. In 2017, crime was down 15 percent in the hamlet.
He made false and misleading statements at the White House. That’s what members of the Southampton Town Board contend, and they weren’t shy about scolding the statement maker, Congressman Lee Zeldin. In a letter dated February 22 and signed by the board’s Democratic majority and town public safety administrator Steven Troyd, town officials rebuke Zeldin for statements made during a law enforcement roundtable on February 6.
Honing in on the town’s code enforcement efforts, Zeldin’s accused of saying, “Residents have asked the Town of Southampton to enforce the town’s safety codes and force the motel owners to comply with local law enforcement, and in Hampton Bays—as a result, years later, of one year after another of Southampton Town not doing the right thing with code enforcement, MS-13 is committing heinous crimes in Hampton Bays, in the Town of Southampton.”
According to the letter, Zeldin also told law enforcement there are 498 motel rooms in the hamlet occupied by illegal immigrants who use the housing year-round. That’s bogus info, local officials berated in the terse missive. “You appear to base your statements upon a recently drafted notice of claim from the Board of Education of the Hampton Bays School District . . . You have taken the BOE’s unsubstantiated notice of claim as a recitation of fact, without first
Independent/Kitty Merrill Last month Supervisor Jay Schneiderman toured Hampton Bays to show off recent improvements. This week, he and the town board chastised Congressman Lee Zeldin for comments about the hamlet.
verifying the information or allowing the Town of Southampton to provide any input,” the letter states. Earlier this winter, school district officials filed the notice, seeking over $10 million in damages from the town for services the school provides to students allegedly living in transient hotels and motels.
The town “vigorously” enforces its own code and state laws, but its officers aren’t empowered to enforce immigration law, the letter reminds Zeldin. “We cannot comment upon the legal immigration status of individuals living within the town, as we have neither the ability nor the authority to investigate such matters,” the letter continues. Based on the town’s property records, the “498 motel rooms” listed in the Notice of Claim and Zeldin’s remarks is untrue. Half the properties identified are neither motels or hotels.
year-round habitation are under investigation, the letter notes, pointing out the owner of one of the properties being prosecuted could be subject to a $90,000 fine. At another property, the town sought Supreme Court action to vacate the premises. Southampton Town has made “consistent and successful efforts to combat Town Code violations,” the
As to MS-13, town officials spoke of one known case, where a location was being used as a brothel by suspects who “showed indications of affiliation” with the gang. Town code enforcement, fire marshal, and police collaborated with the state police to raid the alleged brothel and arrest habitués. The location was a single-family home. The letter’s authors brought their complaints to a conclusion by reminding Zeldin of millions that have been earmarked for the revitalization of the hamlet. “Inaccurate and/or misleading statements about the community could undermine these efforts,” they wrote.
Zeldin did not respond to repeated requests for comment over the course of three days.
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Sand In My Shoes by Denis Hamill
STORM CROSSED BROTHERS He arrived in the storm.
Ryan was dreaming of spring as the doorbell gonged-gonged-gonged at 6:05 AM on March 1 during the Nor’easter. “Open the damned door, ya hump,” Ryan’s brother John barked above raging rainy winds outside. Still groggy, Ryan shouted through the door, “You’re 12 hours early, no?”
They looked at each other, six decades of brotherhood—pure love—like a suspension bridge stretching from JFK to Trump between them. They laughed. They hugged. They slapped backs. Ryan said, “Great to see ya, bro.” “For sure.”
“Especially without a hospital or a funeral on the agenda.”
The last two visits John had made from Cali were to visit their older brother Pete, who was on death’s door in an ICU room, docs asking his wife to sign a Do Not Resuscitate. His wife did not sign, and their brother awakened two days later, speaking to an orderly about the Mets. In Spanish. He’s
Now retired from a federal job, with a new Palm Springs home, this trip was all about John seeing family and friends when they were still alive and healthy. The whole family would be converging from Brooklyn, Queens, Long Island, and New Jersey for a luncheon at the West Bank Cafe in Manhattan on Sunday. But on Friday morning, the two brothers sat, sipping hot coffee, and eating New York everything-bagels with shmears of low-fat cream cheese, and as John’s sneakers dried in front of the fire they gabbed, goofed, and broke each other’s chops as the rain clattered the windows like handfuls of gravel.
They watched politics on cable news, remarking that the country was even more divided than it was in the late-1960s, when idealistic history-buff John, who opposed the Vietnam War, joined the army at 17 to bear witness to single largest historical event of his generation. He volunteered for the Airborne rangers, and wound up at 18 as a medic with the 173 Airborne in the Central Highlands of Vietnam during the Tet Offensive, where he was awarded a Bronze Star and Purple Heart.
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The other time was 18 months ago, for the memorial of their departed second-oldest brother, Tom.
On Friday, as the Nor’easter raged, John watched the news about another Vietnam vet with a Bronze Star and Purple Heart named Robert Mueller. Mueller was investigating a wide range of criminal targets, including an US Army general who’d already pled guilty and one contemporary who had taken five draft deferments from serving in Vietnam. Mueller was a United States Marine platoon
John lurched in, a soggy pirouette, lugging an oversized suitcase, carryon bag, and computer case. “They’re already in, brain box!”
Ryan looked at his phone. The ringer was off. “Not as sorry as I was.”
Ryan yanked open the door, the crazy wind sailing it wide on the hinges, scattering junk mail and supermarket flyers in the vestibule, revealing his “Irish twin,” at 14 months his elder, bending against rainy G-force gusts with his Palm Springs desert tan. Behind him, Ryan’s towering front lawn pine tree bowed toward the house like a barfing drunk.
“Lemme help you with those?”
“Plane landed half-hour early, just ahead of the Nor’easter,” John said. “I called you. Six . . . no, seven times.”
“Oh . . . sorry.”
“The door, humpo! Open the goddamned door!”
“I thought you said 6 PM,” Ryan said. “Not AM.”
Inside, Ryan percolated a pot of fresh coffee and lit a blaze in the fireplace as John changed into dry clothes.
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leader in Vietnam, and later served 11 proud years as head of the FBI. “Somehow, I don’t think Mueller will be intimidated by a draft dodger,” John said.
They talked about politics, old departed friends, pals he was eager to see, as the storm uprooted trees and downed power lines. John said he craved good Chinese food, which was nowhere to be found in the California desert.
So out they went in Ryan’s old jalopy, wipers flapping, jolting past fallen tree limbs, stormtriggered house alarms, and emergency vehicles. They slurped delicious wonton soup in the empty restaurant, scarfing chicken and salmon and assorted veggies. They continued the gab that took them from the cold Brooklyn tenement; falling in love with movies at the Brooklyn theater where their mom was a cashier; through the wild late-1960s; the college years together in the 1970s; the marriages, divorces and family raising of the 1980s when the two brothers also co-wrote a couple of Hollywood movies; the peacetime and job-hopping years of the 1990s; and then the post 9/11 America at war abroad and with itself at home. Then John’s heading west nine years ago for work. “I’m just glad we made it through all of it,” John said.
“The nuns made us climb under our grammar school desks for Soviet nuclear attack drills,” said Ryan. “Today the president and half the country think the Russians are the good guys.” “Let’s go see Red Sparrow,” John said. “Reviews say the Russians are still the bad guys in that one.” So the two brothers shared a large bucket of popcorn at an afternoon show, seeing why the gorgeous Jennifer Lawrence was the country’s top female star.
Then they sloshed home, eating New York pizza and laughing during Real Time with Bill Maher at 10 PM after which the reunited brothers hugged good night. In the Nor’easter.
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Independent/Gordon M. Grant, Courtesy Suffolk County District Attorney The scene of the 1999 firey crash, and mug shots then and now.
By Kitty Merrill
Capture Fugitive After 19 Years
He was arrested, charged with drunk driving, posted bail, then disappeared for almost 20 years. Last Thursday, Suffolk County District Attorney Tim Sini announced the apprehension of Wilson Pantosin, the fugitive wanted for what the DA described as “a particularly brutal” and a “particularly troubling” crime.
Just before midnight on January 28, 1999, Pantosin was allegedly under the influence when he crashed his car on Hog Creek Road in East Hampton. The car swerved across the roadway, hit a utility pole and 10
tree, flipped, and caught on fire. “The defendant told authorities there was no one in the vehicle,” Sini recounted. “While he was lying, his friend was burning to death.”
Further investigation revealed the victim, Wilson Illaisaca, 25, perished in the fire, not from injuries sustained in the crash. The victim’s charred remains were found after the fire was extinguished. Pantosin was arrested at the scene on a count of drunk driving. By the time he was indicted, in 2003, he was presumed to be in Ecuador and charges of vehicular
manslaughter and second-degree manslaughter had been added to the DWI counts. The indictment accuses the defendant of causing Illaisaca’s death “with criminal negligence.”
After the arraignment in First District Court in Central Islip last week, Sini praised the county PD’s fugitive squad for the “extraordinary” work it does. He declined to reveal whether Pantosin was arrested for another crime when he was discovered in Harris County, Texas, last month. The DA did note Pantosin’s fingerprints were in a national system and an active warrant for his arrest
was distributed along with an “enforcement alert.”
Assistant District Attorney Maggie Bopp of the Vehicular Crime Bureau requested remand and it was granted by Judge Fernando Camacho at the arraignment— that’s jail and no bail. “He’s not going anywhere anytime soon,” Sini said. “Justice doesn’t expire in Suffolk County,” the DA declared, lauding the fugitive squad’s mission to “bring justice to families, loved ones, and communities that yearn for it for a sustained period of time.”
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Plastic Foam Ban Considered
By Peggy Spellman Hoey
Polystyrene foam cups, food containers, coolers, and packing peanuts might soon become a thing of the past in East Hampton Village. Officials are considering a ban on the items in a move to protect the environment and water quality. Under the ban, which was discussed at the village board’s work session at the Emergency Services Building last Thursday, the use and production of all polystyrene foam—plastic foam more commonly referred to by its trademarked name, Styrofoam— could be prohibited in the village.
considering the 2011 plastic bag ban, a ban on plastic foam would be a “natural step forward.” “We are stewards of our environment, the ecology as well,” he said.
Rickenbach said that he would like to make the prohibition as “inclusive” as possible, targeting not only food containers, but coolers and packing peanuts. Village officials are fine-tuning a draft of the legislation, which could be introduced at the board’s March
16 meeting. A public hearing on the legislation could be called as early as April.
In other news, revisions to the village’s mass gathering legislation—restricting outdoor parties—were introduced. A new provision clarifies public events held by libraries or churches would not be restricted if they are held in whole or part outdoors. Political parties were also added in as charitable organizations allowed to hold events in the village and a requirement stating charitable
organizations must be located in East Hampton was removed from the previous draft.
Under the revised amendments, security deposits and insurance will only be required for events on village property, or for those applying for a walk, run, or parade. Hansen said she has received notification six weddings are planned that could be affected by the amendments restricting outdoor gatherings in residential areas. However, she noted the
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Village Administrator Becky Hansen said the matter came up in discussion about two months ago when Trustee Barbara Borsack questioned whether the village, which banned plastic bags in 2011, should take it further and consider banning all non-recyclable takeout containers. Around the same time, the Village of Patchogue was considering specifically banning plastic foam containers only, a move lawmakers approved last month. The purpose of the legislation was to reduce the amount of plastic foam products in the environment because they are toxic and nonbiodegradable. Mayor Paul Rickenbach said that
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Woman Beaten In Botched Robbery
Independent/Peggy Spellman Hoey Westhampton Beach Police are investigating an attempted robbery at Westhampton Multi-service.
By Peggy Spellman Hoey
A woman working inside a Westhampton Beach phone card and wire transfer business was threatened at knifepoint and beaten by an assailant looking for some easy cash Saturday night. A man entered Westhampton Multi-service, located at 173 Montauk Highway, just before 7 PM and demanded cash from the woman, who works as a clerk at the store. When he didn’t get any, began calling her stupid and started punching her about the face before throwing her to the ground, Westhampton Beach cops said.
During the scuffle, the assailant grabbed a nearby kitchen knife the woman had used to cut salad and lime, and threatened her with it, cops said.
When the woman was pushed to the floor, her cell phone fell out of her pocket and the assailant grabbed it and threw it to the floor, breaking it, cops said. Police said the woman tried to comply with the would-be robber’s demands, but could not, because there was no money. Emptyhanded, the would-be robber fled the business in an unknown direction. He is described as a
heavy set white man wearing a black hoodie and dark pants.
After the assailant left, the woman was able to make it across the street to another business where she called the Multi-service owner, Jose Cruz, who then notified police. No further information about the attempted robbery was available from police as of deadline. “He didn’t get any money,” said Cruz, a Riverhead resident, in a phone interview Sunday. “He got mad and that is why he beat her up.”
Cruz said the woman fought back by kicking her assailant.
“She was all crying and everything; she is a young lady, like 20 years old,” he said.
Cruz said he believes the man had been casing his business and thought that there would be cash on the premises. His brother had just picked up the proceeds for the day minutes before, but Cruz believes that the assailant must have thought he was bringing money,
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not picking it up.
The woman was transported to Peconic Bay Medical Center in Riverhead and was released overnight, then driven home by Cruz’s wife, he said.
The woman’s eye and face were injured in the attack, but she is recovering, the store owner said.
“She is resting at home,” he said.
Cruz said most of his customers are from Guatemala and Colombia, so it would be odd to see nonHispanic people in the business because it’s not common for them to use the business’s services such as sending wire transfers. “You guys don’t send money,” he said. Cruz said he is always telling his female employees to be mindful of who is around and who comes into the business, and to take note if someone looks like they do not belong. “I say to them, ‘You got to be careful,’” he said. Detectives are asking anyone with information about the incident to contact the Westhampton Beach Police at 631-702-1519.
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2018
In Depth News
$10 Million For Septic Improvements
By Rick Murphy
New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that $15 million has been appropriated for 31 counties across the state for septic system replacement rebate programs. Suffolk County received $10 million of the $15 million total, or 66.8 percent of all the funds appropriated statewide. “This state commitment to Suffolk County demonstrates that our local foresight and cutting-edge commitment to water quality is being rewarded by the state. I thank Governor Cuomo for his commitment to water quality,” said State Assemblyman Fred Thiele.
In 2016, Thiele sponsored two major initiatives to improve water quality on Eastern Long Island. Each of Suffolk County’s five towns has committed to septic upgrade programs to limit the flow of nitrogen into local waterways.
Thiele initiated the 20/20 amendment to the Peconic Bay Region Community Preservation Fund, which extended the two percent CPF transfer tax for 20 more years, and permitted up to 20 percent of the CPF to be utilized for water quality improvement projects.
and economy: clean water,” Thiele said.
East Hampton and Southampton towns then became the first towns in the state to establish septic rebate programs to improve water quality.
The Clean Water Infrastructure Act of 2017, championed by Governor Cuomo and the state legislature, established the State Septic System Replacement Fund and allocated $75 million to support the multiyear effort.
East End voters in all five towns overwhelming approved the plan.
Suffolk County also devoted $2 million to septic replacement.
“This must be the first step to reverse decades of declining water quality trends. We must be committed to long term, reliable funding to water quality if we are to conserve the one resource that is essential to both our environment
“Protecting water quality is vital to the health and future growth of our communities,” Governor Cuomo said. “This program builds on this administration’s efforts to upgrade and improve water infrastructure across the state and help protect New York’s lakes, streams, and other environmental resources.”
The program provides resources to counties to support the replacement of aging septic systems and other wastewater infrastructure that can harm water quality by releasing pathogens or nutrient pollution such as nitrogen and phosphorus.
Through this program, the state will provide funds to counties to reimburse eligible property owners for a portion of the cost of replacing failing septic systems and installing more environmentally effective systems. Eligible property owners can be reimbursed up to 50 percent of eligible costs up to $10,000. Counties may also set graduated incentive reimbursement rates for septic system projects to maximize program participation and pollution reduction goals.
“Replacing outdated infrastructure safeguards public health from compromised and failing systems. Governor Cuomo’s State Septic System Replacement Fund will allow targeted areas statewide to begin upgrades aimed at protecting New York’s beautiful water bodies and ensuring continued access to clean drinking water,” said NYS Department of Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker. 13
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2018
Survey Slated For Cove Hollow Road
By Peggy Spellman Hoey
The East Hampton Town Board is looking to stem the flow of stormwater runoff into Georgica Pond. Board members took the first step by agreeing at their meeting at town hall on Thursday to seek requests for proposals from engineers to complete a survey and camera inspection of a culvert on Cove Hollow Road. The 1930s Depression-era direct discharge culvert, which was originally a Coastal Conservation
Association project, takes a good portion of the runoff along Cove Hollow Road and pipes it almost the length of Route 114 to the head of Georgica Pond, affecting water quality, Supervisor Peter Van Scoyoc said. “It is having negative impacts on the water quality in the pond because you get [stormwater] runoff and who-knows-what-else that gets into the culvert and runs directly into the pond,” he said, noting that the board is addressing both water quality and reducing
stormwater runoff where they can. “So, what we did tonight is we are approving the installation of 10 inlets, being installed with filters. In addition, we are going to do a visual inspection of the culvert to find out where all the inputs are.”
Plans exist for the dated culvert, however, they might not be accurate and the town needs to figure out where all the inputs are coming from, so that they can be addressed, he said. Proposals for the project are due March 22.
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Also at the East Hampton Town Board meeting:
• The town board agreed to allocate $4200 to D.B. Bennett Engineering for additional costs associated with engineering and consulting services needed for the completion of Gardner Mill Cottage on James Lane in East Hampton Village. The cottage is only half way completed and more work is required. The East Hampton-based engineers, who have been allocated $11,213.76 in funding since 2016, were hired to undertake a condition assessment, prepare plans and specification, and also to consult on any unexpected issues that might arise during the construction on the property. • The town board also agreed to allocate $24,570 to Jody Ewing Tree Care Inc. for the town’s Southern Pine Beetle Cutting Project.
• A Little League Ballfield Relocation Committee was created to search for alternate fields to replace those at 400 Pantigo Place in East Hampton, which is slated to be the new home of a satellite emergency department for Stony Brook Southampton Hospital. • Samuel Kramer was appointed vice chairman of the zoning board of appeals. His term expires December 31.
• A memorializing resolution was approved supporting applications to place the Amagansett Lifesaving and Coast Guard Station on the national and state registers of historic places.
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2018
A Banner Year For CPF Revenues
By Rick Murphy
Community Preservation Fund revenues this year increased by 2.3 percent over 2016, the fourth highest annual total in the 19-year history of the program.
Assemblyman Fred Thiele reported $95.9 million in revenue for the Peconic Bay Region in 2017, the fourth highest annual total for the region. In 2016, the total was $93.72 million. Revenues in 2017 were flat in East Hampton and Shelter Island and higher in Southampton and on the North Fork. Since its inception in 1999, the Peconic Bay Regional Community Preservation Fund has generated $1.283 billion, almost all of it used to preserve virgin land.
“Real estate sales on the East End were strong in 2017. In 2018, local government should closely monitor CPF revenues. The new federal Tax Cut and Jobs Act took effect in January. Of particular interest are the $10,000 cap on the federal deduction for state and local taxes (SALT) and the changes in the mortgage interest deduction for new mortgages by reducing the
By Rick Murphy Wedding Brawl A wild brawl broke out at a swanky Wading River catering hall early Sunday morning.
Riverhead police, who answered a call that a melee was underway, said there were two parties happening simultaneously at the East Wind. Guests at a wedding reception, and guests at a Hagerman Fire Department soiree, began to scuffle in the main foyer sometime after midnight, police ascertained. Alcohol was definitely a factor, onlookers told responding officers. At one point, about 40 revelers were scuffling, some duking it out. The groom, who was not identified, was punched in the face several times by three different assailants. Police called for backup, and
mortgage debt deductibility limit from $1 million to $750,000,” Thiele noted.
Some experts feel the tax cuts will have a negative effect on the real estate market. That could mean less CPF revenue in the coming year. The Community Preservation Fund program was initiated to preserve open space and farmland in the five East End townships. The two percent real estate transfer fee in the Peconic Bay Region Community Preservation Fund goes to the Community Preservation Fund. A buyer pays the tax when buying a new or used home or vacant property. The first $250,000 (East Hampton, Southampton, Shelter Island) or $150,000 (Riverhead, Southold) of the purchase is exempt from the transfer fee.
A significant amount of CPF has gone towards preserving and developing farmland to produce fruits and vegetables. The CPF has also been used for purchasing environmentally sensitive lands as a way to protect water quality in the Peconic Bays and local harbors.
PECONIC BAY REGIONAL COMMUNITY PRESERVATION FUND ACTUAL REVENUES 1999-PRESENT MILLIONS OF DOLLARS
Year East Hampton
Riverhead
Shelter Island
Police said four people were injured in the melee and transported to Peconic Bay Medical Center for treatment and that others may have driven themselves to medical facilities. Riverhead police said four people were arrested in the incident: Brendan Dunham, 21; Andrew Dunham, 29; Corey Citarella, 29; and Thomas Dunham, 55, all of East Patchogue, were all charged with third degree assault. Thomas Dunham also allegedly resisted arrest and was so charged. He is the first assistant chief of the Hagerman Fire Department. Ambulance crops from a half-
Southold
Total
1999
3.12
0.42
0.34
8.33
1.04
13.25
2000
10.00
1.26
0.70
20.09
2.32
34.37
2001
7.84
2.41
0.53
15.35
2.77
28.90
2002
10.97
2.70
0.91
22.38
3.54
40.50
2003
11.25
3.71
1.03
26.26
4.35
46.60
2004
19.75
4.16
1.66
42.31
5.80
73.68
2005
25.50
5.55
2.02
51.06
6.94
91.07
2006
19.58
6.10
2.18
49.98
5.67
83.51
2007
30.06
4.33
2.24
53.53
5.86
96.02
2008
14.50
2.77
1.24
32.97
5.14
56.63
2009
10.18
1.62
0.84
24.77
2.88
40.30
2010
17.72
2.29
1.36
33.79
3.62
58.78
2011
13.86
1.94
0.82
38.88
3.35
58.85
2012
21.85
2.21
1.30
37.82
3.65
66.84
2013
28.15
2.58
2.o5
57.79
4.86
95.43
2014
31.62
3.41
2.20
64.68
5.78
107.69
2015
28.89
3.17
1.98
60.00
6.25
100.29
2016
26.89
3.38
2.02
54.76
6.67
93.72
2017
26.65
3.67
2.02
56.41
7.16
95.9
Total
358.38
57.68
27.44
751.16
87.62
1.283b
Independent/Courtesy Fred Thiele CPF revenues by town for 2017 compared with 2016 and the annual revenues by town since 1999.
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Suffolk County Police and Sheriffs, New York State Police, and even State Parks Police were needed to restore order.
Southampton
dozen locales also responded to the scene. School Threat
would occur at the regular time and police would be present during the process.
Southampton school officials issued a lockout order on Monday afternoon, sealing all buildings and canceling all extra curricular activities.
Southampton Town Police said school officials made the decision after being informed of a Snapchat threat that originated in Western Long Island.
However, the threat was posted in Western Suffolk and did not mention the school, or any on the East End. No other school district took any action, though all of them were notified of the Snapchat posting. School officials later said dismissal
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Independent/Michael Heller Just before 12:30 PM on February 28, members of the East Hampton Fire Department responded to the Oakview Highway Trailer Park to fight a working structure fire in unit #200. A fire was found in the kitchen area of the unit and extinguished in short order and without incident. The Springs Fire Department was called to stand by at East Hampton’s firehouse, and the East Hampton Town Fire Marshal’s office was called to the scene to determine the fire’s cause and origin.
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March 7
2018
Ain’t They Grand?
Independent / Peggy Spellman Hoey, Courtesy ELIH, and Lori Schultz Grand marshals in this Saturday’s St. Patrick’s Day parades are Peter Cuthbert (Westhampton Beach), Paul Connor (Cutchogue), and Dell Cullum (Am O’Gansett).
By Kitty Merrill, Peggy Spellman Hoey, Jade Eckardt
Who’s the leader of the band? East End parade season kicks off this weekend, with a trio of St. Patrick’s processions on tap, all led by beloved community members boasting top hats, sashes, and shillelaghs. Below, we introduce this weekend’s grand marshals. See elsewhere in this edition for a roundup of parades. Dell Cullum Organizers of the Am O’Gansett parade—the shortest parade in the world—celebrate its tenth anniversary with native son Dell Cullum up front. At noon Saturday, he’ll lead bands, floats, firetrucks, and civic groups on the one-block march down Main Street from Mary’s Marvelous to the Talkhouse in Amagansett. Patty Sales, a parade founder, explained the decision to select Cullum with, “We chose him because of his selfless involvement in all things Amagansett.” Born and bred in the hamlet,
Cullum grew up on Hedges Lane, attending Amagansett School back when it went all the way up to eighth grade. His mom ran the Amagansett deli in the building now home to Indian Wells Tavern. His grandfather owned the hardware store on Main Street.
Recalling an idyllic childhood, Cullum spoke of families like the LaCarrubbas, Ranas, Scotts, Silliches. “We all lived in this little neighborhood. There were so many kids, we never had a boring time,” he said.
Cullum’s passion for photography and filmmaking birthed early. “We were making movies with my father’s wind up 8 MM camera. We saved up to buy three-minute film reels from Reed’s Photo in East Hampton.” With a communal fondness for Irwin Allen’s disaster flicks, the neighborhood kids would gather to recreate scenes from blockbusters like Towering Inferno. “We started remaking them, recreating the most disastrous parts,” Cullum recalled. Mischief makers, they flooded a neighbor’s basement to lens their
version of The Poseidon Adventure. Pal Tommy Slattrey took the heat, since it was his parents’ basement under water.
Water, filmmaking, photography, and the beloved landscape of his hometown continue to be a focal part of Cullum’s life. He’s a wildlife photographer and rescuer, found down at area beaches at sunrise most every day. Visits to local beaches triggered another obsession—Cullum’s known as the local litter crusader and has hosted weekly cleanups for the last five years.
About a year ago, Cullum fell off a roof during a wildlife job and broke his back. He sees the grand marshal recognition as a chance to thank all the people in the community who helped him. “This is a great opportunity to honor them,” he emphasized. “They’re so special to me . . . The community support is just incredibly abnormal on such a good level. What people in Amagansett do when someone needs help. I saw it firsthand and it’s mind-blowing.”
Peter Cuthbert Westhampton Beach will be ‘painted’ 40 shades of green—or more—as its 51st St. Patrick’s Day Parade wends its way down Main Street Saturday.
In keeping with its Hometown Hero theme, the village’s parade committee chose 88-year-old Korean War veteran Peter Cuthbert to lead the parade as its grand marshal. The East Moriches resident describes himself as a citizen soldier, who, after college, served in the U.S. Army for two years, and upon his return, commanded Army National Guard units in Patchogue and Riverhead. He later served in the reserves. Cuthbert has an extensive history marching in the village’s parade, with both the local fire department and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5350, for which he carried a rifle as a part of its color party. He jokingly quipped he believes it was that experience which landed him in his latest role at the head of the parade.
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By Peggy Spellman Hoey
March 7
2018
Town Tweaking Fence Code
The East Hampton Town Board’s proposal to amend its code—defining gates, pillars, and posts, and to allow exceptions for agricultural fencing for property owners—concerned some residents who spoke out at a public hearing at town hall Thursday night. The proposed legislation adds the definitions of gates, pillars, and posts as corresponding structures accompanying fences, and clarifies the existent code for
property owners who are going through the approval process at town, officials said. There is an exception in the legislation making it possible for a property owner proposing agricultural fencing or corresponding gates, which front a public street, to move forward without Architectural Review Board approval if the structures are at least six feet in height and are set back from the edge of the pavement by at least 50 feet. Gates can be no more than six feet on a public road, eight in other
areas, and if they are located on a driveway, can be no closer than 20 feet to the edge of the public road. Fences, gates, pillars, and posts can’t exceed eight feet in height, but up to 10 feet can be allowed if the ARB determines exceptional circumstances where noise, light, or property damage by animals cannot be abated. Fences, gates, pillars, and posts on residential properties which front public roads, can’t exceed six feet unless they are set 50 feet back, or if the ARB deems the structure
is located on a property with an agricultural use. If the agricultural use changes, the fence must be reduced to six feet within 30 days.
The legislation also contains a provision where driveways must have a clearance that is no less that 14 feet wide and 13.6 feet high, and the gate key box must be in a reasonable position to allow for the access of emergency vehicles.
Assistant Town Attorney NancyLynn Thiele said the original intent of having the limitation on the “yard fronting” was so the town “would not have narrow corridors around our streets when someone were to drive down our lovely neighborhoods, and it wouldn’t feel walled in or closed in when they are up front [on a property.]” “So, the board has discussed this at length, and it determined, we limit that yard fronting to 50 feet from the pavement,” she said, noting it is a “considerable amount” that still preserved the intent of the legislation, but gave “some flexibility” to the ARB that still would have to approve anything higher than four feet in the front yard. “But it would give them some flexibility in certain circumstances where the house may actually be quite a ways back from that public road that gives them that additional height requirement,” she said.
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Supervisor Peter VanScoyoc said the legislation is meant to clarify the current code that is already in place and addresses inconsistencies where it is not in conformance with the state uniform code. In regard to distance of the pavement for fences, he said the purpose of the code is to relieve roadsides from giving off the “feeling of being closed in, in a corridor, and to have a safe distance for people, pets, and wildlife to travel so that they are not forced up right on the road.” “At the same time, understanding that the ARB has always had discretion to vary that distance rather than require somebody to go out and pay for an expensive property survey,” he said in an interview following the meeting. “We thought that, in order to
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2018
Independent/Courtesy Lee Zeldin Congressman Lee Zeldin hosted a public comment session Friday to express opposition to drilling off the coast of Long Island. The day before, he received the Independence Party endorsement for his re-election bid this fall.
Zeldin Wins Indy Party Endorsement
By Kitty Merrill
Confronted by an entire field of opponents looking to take his seat in the House of Representatives, Congressman Lee Zeldin got a boost in his bid for re-election. Last Thursday his campaign committee, Zeldin for Congress, announced that the Independence Party endorsed the Republican candidate. “Lee Zeldin is our community’s leader, our fighter, and our voice in Washington. He has proven time
and again that he will work across party lines to accomplish victories for Long Island. We need more leaders in Congress like Lee Zeldin. The Independence Party proudly endorses Lee Zeldin for reelection to Congress,” stated Independence Party Chairman Frank MacKay in a release heralding the move. “I am very grateful of the continued support of Chairman Frank MacKay and the Independence Party and appreciate his great endorsement of my 2018 re-
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The move comes before a Democratic candidate has been named. Currently, seven individuals running the gamut from former county legislator to bartender to scientist, have tossed their hats into the ring looking for the Democratic line come November. Traditionally,
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2018
A Guide: St. Paddy’s Day Processions
corner of North Railroad Avenue and Washington Avenue, Grand Marshal Sean Walter will lead the parade to its conclusion at the Jamesport Fire Department. All are welcome. The Montauk Friends of Erin will start off the holiday with its 15th annual Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner this Saturday. The dinner will be held at The Point Bar and Grill from 5:30 to 8:30 PM. Tickets are $15 per adult and $10 per child. The evening will include music by Todd the Guitar Guy, raffles, and prizes.
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Day parades will be dancing down East End main streets throughout March. Join your fellow leprechauns and lassies for no less than six parades that put the cityslickers in their place. For those who want to kick-off the holiday with a bang, there’s three parades on Saturday with your name on it. Dating back to 1968, the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Westhampton Beach steps off at noon on Saturday. Led by Grand Marshal Pete Cuthbert, the parade will travel down Mill Road, from Oneck Lane to Main Street. An outdoor children’s carnival will start at 11 AM, weather permitting. This year’s theme is “Hometown Heroes.” At noon on the same day, Amagansett’s Am O’Gansett Parade, “the shortest parade in the world,” celebrates its 10th anniversary. The parade begins at Mary’s Marvelous and ends at the Stephen Talkhouse, walking just one block down Main Street. The parade will be led by Grand Marshal Dell Cullum.
Grand Marshal Paul Connor leads the parade in Cutchogue at 2
PM, also on Saturday. The North Fork Chamber of Commerce hosts the 14th annual parade, in partnership with the Cutchogue Fire Department. The route begins at the traffic light on Cox Lane, goes down Route 25, and ends in Cutchogue village. Any business looking to participate, check out cutchoguefiredept.org or call 631734-5959.
There will be two parades on the Twin Forks on Saturday, March 24. The Hampton Bays Hibernians’ 14th annual parade will start at 11 AM and it will be led by Grand Marshal Fergus Scully. Hosted by the Michael Collins Division 11 of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, the parade will start at the Hampton Bays Elementary School and end at the Hampton Atrium. Participants will celebrate St. Patrick by highlighting the art, history, culture, and traditions of the Irish, and prizes will be awarded for best float, band, and marching group. Also on March 24, the East End Emerald Society will kick off its 5th annual parade at 1 PM in Jamesport. Starting on the
On Saturday, March 24, Montauk Friends of Erin are hosting the Gala Cocktail Party at Gurney’s Inn on Old Montauk Highway. From 4 to 8 PM there will be a buffet and open bar, with a live performance from Booga Sugar. The cocktail party is one of the main events in fund raising for the Friends’ St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Tickets are $75 per person in advance and may be purchased by calling 631-668-1578, stopping by Becker’s Home Center or the Montauk Chamber of Commerce, or in Amagansett at Atlantic Wines & Liquors. Tickets will also be available at the door for $100 per person. Last but not least, the Montauk Friends of Erin will hosts its 56th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade at 11:30 AM on Sunday, March 25. Touted as New York’s second largest St Patrick’s parade, it’s the culmination of a whole weekend’s worth of activities. Coming up on Friday, March 23, is the Grand Marshal luncheon to honor Kathleen Keller, who will lead the parade. The luncheon starts at noon and continues until 3 PM. This year’s luncheon will be hosted by 2011 Grand Marshal Joan Lycke, and will toast for Keller. Then she will be presented with her parade sash, top hat, and shillelagh. In her new outfit, Keller will lead Sunday’s parade from Edgemere Road to the IGA on Main Street. Make sure to get there at 10 AM for hot soup, served by the Montauk Chamber of Commerce.
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By Rick Murphy Zeldin Introduces Cameroon Legislation Congressman Lee Zeldin, a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, introduced House Resolution 718, condemning the government of Cameroon’s discrimination against the country’s Anglophone minority, and detainment of innocent civilians. In December, the Cameroonian government unlawfully detained Anglophone activist and Stony Brook University Professor
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Patrice Nganang. On February 23, Congressman Zeldin met with Nganang, during which time he presented the professor with the legislation he inspired. “‘I feel not only honored, but also blessed and humbled by this resolution. It honors not me, but the thousands of activists who ran the best campaign I have ever witnessed and had me released earlier, in a country where people spend sometimes nine years in jail because their trial is postponed,” Nganang said. “I understand it as a pledge to campaign for the hundreds of innocent Southern Cameroonians
Beach Colony Approves Erosion District
Compiled by Kitty Merrill
By an overwhelming majority, residents of the North Sea Beach Colony voted Saturday to begin taxing themselves to replenish their disappearing beach. By a vote of 65 to 14, homeowners will tax themselves over a five year period to repay Southampton Town the $406, 000.00 needed to complete the project.
Those closest to the water along Little Peconic Bay, will pay a larger share of the expense. Twelve homeowners will pay an increased tax rate of $1.10 per $1000. of assessed value. The average waterfront homeowner could see an increase of approximately $1,000. per year. Fifty homeowners who live farther from the coastline will pay .70 per $1000. Those homeowners will see on average an increase of about $500. The North Sea Beach Colony is located at the end of North Sea Road and loses about 7500 cubic years of sand each year. The North Sea Colony Beach Erosion Control District is the
fourth such district in the Town of Southampton. The others are: Tiana Beach ECD; Bridgehampton Beach ECD and Sagaponack Beach ECD. The beach sand replenishment project for the North Sea Colony Beach Erosion District could begin by the end of the year.
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“So, they found out I could walk,” said Cuthbert in a phone interview last Thursday. As part of his official duties following the parade, Cuthbert said he will be making stops at five village bars, the last two being the VFW Post 5350, where he is a trustee, and the Westhampton Yacht Squadron in Remsenberg, where he once served as a commodore.
It won’t necessarily be a bar hop in the literal sense, though. “I will be taking it easy,” he said.
Cuthbert retired from the military
who are still in jail in Cameroonian prisons.” New York For Gun Safety Last Thursday, New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo announced New York is joining New Jersey, Connecticut, and Rhode Island in the formation of a “States for Gun Safety” coalition. The goal of the coalition is to share information across state borders that would allow states to track and intercept illegal guns and provide law enforcement with more tools to stop violence before it happens. after 32 years, with the rank of colonel. Military involvement can be traced back to his ancestors, who emigrated from Ireland in the 1660s to York, Maine and later participated in the American Revolution. He is the author of a book, Korea: Our War, which tells the story of his wartime romance with his wife of 31 years, Nancy, through their correspondence to each other. The book can be found at the Westhampton Beach Free Library. Cuthbert spent 30 years as an educator with the Westhampton Beach School District where he was a teacher, coach, and summer school principal. He has six children.
A carnival for children will start the parade’s festivities an hour before kickoff time at noon, and will go on until dark, weather permitting. For more information, visit www. whbstpats.com. Paul Connor Cutchogue’s 14th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade will feature Paul Connor, Eastern Long Island Hospital CEO and president, as grand marshal. Connor has been with the 90-bed hospital that serves the North Fork and Shelter Island for nearly 20 years. “It’s an honor in a community like this to be asked to be grand marshal. I’m very proud to represent the community both personally and professionally,” said
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Since the announcement of the coalition, Delaware, Massachusetts, and Puerto Rico have also joined. And on Monday, Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo demonstrated further gun safety action by signing an executive order that established a statewide Red Flag policy, which will make it possible for law enforcement to act on tips received from family members indicating warning signs from a person in crisis, and educate the public on how to recognize these red flags.
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Connor earned a master’s degree in health care administration and has been in the industry for 40 years. He and wife, Connie, moved to Mattituck in 2000 and have two children who graduated from Mattituck High School.
Connor fell in love with the North Fork’s beauty and found living and working in a tight-knit community different than he had been told to expect. “I’d been warned I’d find no peace living and working in a small community. But it’s the opposite, the community is so kind, peaceful and grateful,” Connor said. “There’s mutual admiration between the hospital and the community.”
Connor is vice chairman of the Peconic Landing Board of Trustees, a member of the Chamber of Commerce and the American College of Healthcare Executives, and sits on the board of Nassau Suffolk Hospital Council. “What I love about St. Patrick’s Day is that everyone is happy and just wants to have fun,” said Connor. “Everyone gets to be Irish for a day.”
Connor, who’s approximately 25 percent Irish, didn’t grow up in a traditional Irish household. “But this special day has always been one of my favorite holidays, and I never forget to wear green,” he said. Cutchogue’s festivities kick off at 2 PM on Saturday.
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Irish eyes were smiling on Saturday night as the Westhampton Beach St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee prepped for its 51st parade with a fundraiser at The Claddagh.
Long Ireland Pipes and Drums Band of Center Moriches welcomed parade grand marshal Peter Cuthbert onto the stage for the presentation of his official sash. Lads and lassies partied to the tunes of a DJ and vied for raffle tickets for prizes including a four-night stay in Vegas, a flat screen TV, and $500 in cash. Proceeds from the night went to support the Westhampton Beach St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee. 22
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abuses] to come back and actually report it,” he said.
A screening of an unfinished documentary about former U.S. Attorney General and human rights activist Ramsey Clark gathered support at The Southampton Inn on Saturday afternoon. It was hosted by the Southampton Town Democratic Committee.
Citizen Clark...A Life of Principle, narrated by Martin Sheen, follows Clark from his early days growing up in Dallas to his time working on civil rights issues for the White House during the administrations of presidents John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson.
Stillman said Clark was fearless in telling the truth.
Independent/Peggy Spellman Hoey Documentary producer Joseph C. Stillman addresses a crowd inside The Southampton Inn following a screening of Citizen Clark . . . A Life of Principle.
“That’s what I think makes him unique, or what makes his story unique,” he added. “He knew that there was going to be a price to be paid if he were to tell the truth about what he was seeing and so he paid the price. He knew that, but he had to do it because he was compelled to do it.”
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The film also touches on his unsuccessful run for Congress in the ’70s, and ends in the present day, with his activism championing peace. His story is told through archived news coverage, interviews with colleagues such as Frank Serpico and Ralph Nader, and quotes of Clark’s from over the years.
The 91-year-old Clark most notably helped draft the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and the Civil Rights Act of 1968, and was sent to supervise the court order allowing black voters to vote in Selma, Alabama. He left public service to take on a number of causes as a human rights activist. He traveled abroad to hot spots such as Vietnam, Bosnia-Herzegovina, and the Middle East, transforming into an outspoken voice on the effects of war. Film producer Joseph C. Stillman said he got the idea of making a film about Clark after interviewing him for another documentary that he made about a returning Iraq war vet. “This film is historical record of a very unique individual,” Stillman said, adding that he agrees with a quote in the film by Nader that there probably has never been another person like Clark with respect to the type of activism that he has done.
“He didn’t just sit at a desk and write about [human rights abuses]. Ramsey actually went out to these conflict zones to find out information about [human rights
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Sunday is International Planetarium Day. To celebrate, the South Fork Natural History Museum will hold three free StarLab showings at the museum: at 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM, and 12:30 PM. The programs are cosponsored by the Montauk Observatory.
Each 30-minute showing will be led by StarLab educator Andrea Pisacano, who will project the night sky on the planetarium’s domed ceiling and delight the audience with the ancient tales, myths, and legends that still help earthlings locate the positions of the stars at night. International Planetarium Day was started in 1995 in Italy as a day to recognize the importance of planetariums. Light pollution around the world has led to an absence of dark skies, which makes it difficult to view the stars and
comprehend the vastness of the universe. Planetariums give visitors the unique experience of viewing the night sky the way it would look if there were no artificial light interfering.
Admission to the StarLab showing is free for everyone who has made a reservation, however regular admission fees to the museum itself remain. Admission to the museum for members is free, non-members are charged $10 per adult and $7.50 per child ages three to 12, and children age two and under are admitted free. The StarLab program is designed for children ages five and older. As attendance is limited, the museum urges interested participants to call the South Fork Natural History Museum at 631-537-9735 or email the museum at sofo@hamptons. com to make reservations for their preferred showing time.
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Supes On Their Plans
By Kitty Merrill
The League of Women Voters of the Hamptons invites the community to an open “Conversation With the Two Town Supervisors.” Newly-elected East Hampton Town Supervisor Peter Van Scoyoc and re-elected Southampton Town Supervisor Jay Schneiderman will hold forth about their priorities and plans for their administrations, note similarities
and differences between the two town governments, and answer questions in an informal setting.
Organized by the League’s Voter Services Committee, co-chaired by Anne Marshall and Carol Mellor, the forum goes down on Monday at 7 PM at Bridgehampton’s Hampton Library, 2478 Montauk Highway.
Refreshments will precede the town supervisors’ presentations.
Deacons Ham It Up
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The annual Deacons Ham Dinner takes place Saturday at the First Presbyterian Church of East Hampton from 5 to 7 PM. Get your meal in the Sessions House,
located at 120 Main Street.
Tickets are available at the church office or at the door. Adults pay $16, youth aged 10 to 18 can get their dinners for $10, and children under 10 eat for free. Takeout is also available.
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Tomorrow is International Women’s Day, a day designed as a “call to action to press forward and progress gender parity,” according to its official website. The United Nations began celebrating International Women’s Day on March 8, 1975. That was two years after East Hampton Town Supervisor Judith Hope took office, hailed as the first female town supervisor on Long Island. She was the first woman appointments officer to a New York Governor, serving Governor Hugh Carey, and during her tenure, the number of women serving in high level and cabinet positions tripled. Hope was twice more elected town supervisor, and in 1995, she was the first woman elected to helm the New York State Democratic Committee. Hillary Clinton credits Hope as the first person to suggest she run for U.S. Senate. More recently, Hope founded the Eleanor Roosevelt Legacy Committee, an organization that helps recruit and guide women to run for office. Judith Hope got a ball rolling on the Twin Forks. It’s continued to move through the years, as a savvy, sophisticated, and predominantly genderblind electorate supported female leaders at the polls for an array of local offices. Riverhead Town was late to the game last year, and finally seated its first female supervisor this past January. The list of female town leaders and elected officials that followed Hope is a long and prestigious one. Here at The Independent, we’re proud to call home a region where feminism is more than just a catchphrase. And, in demonstration of our own gender blindness, we’re proud to have enlisted the talents of one of the area’s first female sports editors. Romy Haller’s name graced our masthead way back in the 1990s. This week, The Independent continues its custom of honoring and appreciating women with a new tradition. Join us tomorrow from 6 to 8 PM for a celebration of East End Women at a networking event at Windswept by the Sea salon in Sag Harbor.
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Dear Editor,
The Parkland, FL shooter had a history of violent behavior. Police were called to his house many times, but they did not arrest him because the school board had an agreement with the police not to arrest any students. The FBI received a viable tip indicating he wanted to shoot up a school, but the lead was not pursued.
The following are incredible. A student saw the shooter in a stairway loading his rifle, but did nothing to try to stop him when told “things are going to get messy around here.” The student left the building, did not call 911, but informed a teacher. The teacher drove the student to a baseball field, and then went back to the school to check it out, but the shooting had started. Why did the armed deputy sheriff assigned to protect the school stand around during the shooting? If true, why did three police officers arrive at the school and take cover behind their vehicles, and not enter the school? Arming teachers who are not trained to be police officers could be disastrous. What happens when a police officer enters a school during a shooting and encounters a teacher with a gun? We should increase the age to purchase a firearm to 21. Most school shooters are under 21. We have to improve the background check system. Schools need to lock all entrances, and install shatter proof glass and alarms. A heavily armed security guard should be stationed in every school.
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Thinly Disguised Screech Dear Editor,
Delivered in the deranged, venomous, condescending style we’ve come to expect from today’s Lefties and Progressives, Denis Hamill’s column attacking the NRA and the Second Amendment tries to pass itself off as a heartfelt plea on behalf of the students at Parkland High.
JUST ASKING
By Karen Fredericks
What do you think about self-driving cars? Carla O’Donoghue I think we’ll see them within 20 years. Not everyone likes the idea of it but I think it will be safer. It could make the problems of speeding, texting or drinking and driving obsolete. It will also keep the elderly on the road and selfsufficient longer. Maureen Husch I don’t believe they’ll ever happen. I think it will just be too dangerous. Computers can be wrong too and I wouldn’t trust computers for a job like driving a car. As for the Cadillac commercial saying you can now drive their car hands free, I can already drive hands free . . . using my knee!
Kyle Ballou I’d rather drive myself. I like being in control. I’m not sure I think it will even really come to pass. I hear a lot about it but I haven’t paid enough attention to form a real judgement. There’s a lot at stake including safety.
Jenny Ellis I don’t think it’s a good idea. Too many things can wrong with that scenario. Something goes wrong with everything new that’s developed so I can’t imagine this going smoothly and a lot could happen on the way.
But it’s really a thinly disguised hack political screech, long on name-calling and short on facts and careful analysis. Hamill ignores the total failure of all the government agencies involvedschool authorities, sheriff, police, and FBI-to place this nut job Cruz on a no-gun list, in spite of dozens of encounters and reports indicating that Cruz should be on such a list. A recent government study intended to show how easy it was to purchase a weapon with your name on a no-issue list tried more than a thousand times and was not successful even once. Cruz should have been sent to treatment, arrested, or at least have had his weapons taken away, but not one agency even bothered to put his name on a list. I own a legal weapon for selfdefense that works exactly like a so-called “assault rifle,” except it has no pistol grip or retractable stock or any other cosmetic feature common to ARs. Pull the trigger, you get a shot. As so often with
the Left, image is more important than substance. The menacing appearance of the AR is deemed the problem, not the deranged behavior of the shooter nor the failures of those whose job it is to prevent such nightmares.
Hamill’s shrill bad-mouthing of the millions of law-abiding gun owners like myself, and of politicians who support Second Amendment rights, solves nothing and only clouds the issue. Less than two percent of crimes are committed with an “assault rifle,” so even a total ban would do nothing to lower crime. The percentage of crimes committed by legal gun owners is equally miniscule, yet Hamill would deprive them of the right to defend themselves from people like Cruz. Bad news if the police are as slow to act as they were in Florida. FBI statistics show that about 70 percent of crimes stopped in the act of commission are stopped by a citizen with a gun, not by a policeman. Often, merely
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those who captured them.
The photographers featured are a who’s-who of avant-garde photographers ranging from early modern architectural photographers such as Berenice Abbott, Samuel H. Gottscho, and Julius Shulman; to the next generation, including Robert Adams; as well as contemporary photographers such as Iwan Baan, Andreas Gursky, Candida Höfer, and Hiroshi Sugimoto. In addition to photographs, Image Building includes ephemera such as magazines and books that illustrate how the meaning of photography shifts when presented in the context of high art or mass culture. Organized thematically into Cityscapes, Domestic Spaces, and Public Places, the exhibition examines the relationship between contemporary and historical approaches to photographing buildings in urban, suburban, and rural environments, looking at influences, similarities, and differences.
By juxtaposing these photographs, the “Image Building” exhibit creates a dialogue between the past and present, revealing the ways photography shapes and frames the perception of architecture, and how that perception is transformed over time.
Independent/Courtesy Korab Image, Christian Korab, Minnesota. Balthazar Korab’s 860–880 Lake Shore Drive Apartments, Chicago, IL, 1960.
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Transforms Architecture to life at the Parrish Art Museum in Water Mill beginning March 18. The exhibition features 57
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Lichtenstein was the curator of “Twilight Visions: Surrealism, Photography, and Paris,” and is the author of Twilight Visions: Surrealism and Paris (2009). She was also the author of Behind Closed Doors: The Art of Hans Bellmer, and curated the exhibit of the same Continued On Page B-23.
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Artist Spotlight: Kat O’Neill
WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE PLACES TO PHOTOGRAPH, PEOPLE WATCH?
Artist Kat O’Neill left a career on Wall Street to focus on the artistic path. A series of photographs celebrates creative passion in a solo exhibit, “Kat Walk,” at the White Room Gallery in Bridgehampton.
I used to take photographs off the back of a Harley. It is the best way to travel in the city. Something about a well-appointed hog brings out the best in people. [I love to people watch in] Union Square in the city. A curb on the Bowery. Main Beach in East Hampton. Seedy bar—anywhere in the world.
O’Neill is a multifaceted artist. Born and raised in New York, she studied dramatic writing at graduate programs including New School, Columbia, and Circle Repertory; produced four plays in Manhattan; and recently wrote and directed short plays at Guild Hall. O’Neill settled in East Hampton circa 2005 and began to truly show her work in 2015, acquiring the role of co-director/partner of The White Room Gallery in April 2017.
what is the significance of your tombstone series? I think life and death are more compatriots than rivals. Embracing death is part of life. The history of the tombstones, coupled with the decay over time, creates beautiful monuments to lives long gone and reminds those still here, to live. I also hide the personal elements by adding thematic elements, thus elevating the tombstones to a new life, a new narrative.
Why did you become an artist? I always moved to the beat of my own drum, often paying the price for it. I realized early on that I had different priorities, but I also wanted to be my own woman, not dependent financially or emotionally on anyone. So, I sequestered the right brain, majored in economics, and did the Wall Street thing for a while, and I was good at it. I certainly could have made more money on Wall Street, but there is nothing like hearing people laugh at something you wrote, or witness them truly reacting to a piece of art that you created. As any creative will tell you, the artistic path is filled with potholes. Putting your soul on the line for all to judge is unceasingly rough—even for the thick of skin—but the pleasure quotient when you get it right is pretty hard to beat. Why is your website Themed “Inside + Out?” I create pieces that can live indoors or outside. Clients have put my work around fire pits, out in the garden, poolside. I have a piece mounted on my garage, one on the deck, and two just leaning against trees. A graffiti image of Frida Kahlo lines the driveway. It is like a photographic sculpture garden.
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Your water photographs looks like paintings. how do you achieve this effect?
Kat’s Mad Seaman.
What can visitors expect to find at the show? I have one voice that speaks through my many passions. For this exhibit, I have east meeting west. The west encompasses graffiti and some urban images, with choppers and prison stories mixed in. The East End includes the sculptural style tombstone series, abstract Montauk Reflection series, some large industrial pieces, and a few photographs of local beauty. Describe your artistic process. I shoot a thousand darts in hope of one bullseye. Digital affords me
that freedom over film though, if you look at my negatives, you might conclude that I executed the same strategy. For my layered photography, I actually set up the piece on a wood canvas and then I shoot it from a ladder. Afterwards, I discard the pieces. It is my version of ephemeral art—the original is gone and the photography is a limited edition of 12. So, I guess you could view it as an elongated departure. Eventually fleeting. For my sculptural layered photography, as in the tombstone series, I sketch out what I want each to say. It is a bit of trial and error. I know what I want to hide, but sometimes the layered image just doesn’t work. And then I re-navigate.
I was going for that look but I don’t do any Photoshop. I do play with saturation a bit, but mostly it’s the exposure. I really wanted the reflections of the boat to create their own forms, adding to the abstract feel of the pieces. That is a series that I just began last year. “Kat Walk” is on view through Sunday at The White Room Gallery located at 2415 Main Street in Bridgehampton. O’Neill will be installing seven late pieces at Page Restaurant in Sag Harbor come April, with another show at The White Room Gallery August 1 to 9. Visit www.thewhiteroom. gallery or www.katoneillgallery. com for more information. Also find O’Neill on social media @ Katoneillgallery.
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BCMF Hosts Spring Concert Series
The Bridgehampton Chamber Music Festival has added the Pacifica String Quartet to its Spring concert series.
By Nicole Teitler
This Saturday, the Bridgehampton Chamber Music Festival commences its spring season with a three-Saturday concert series, in preparation for this summer’s 35th anniversary season.
“Our spring series has deepened our relationship with our community in ways that continue to surprise us. There is such a desire for great live music performed at the highest level. This past Spring, we continued to grow our audience, and our summer festival once again saw record crowds for concerts performed by some of the world’s best musicians,” said Marya Martin, BCMF founder and artistic director. “As the world continues to be strained by so many issues, we are looking forward—to this spring, to our 35th summer, and to many more seasons to come—with optimism and joy, knowing that we are touching the hearts of so many,” she added.
The program kicks off this Saturday with Martinû’s Trio for Flute, Cello and Piano. It then progresses into Mozart’s Piano Quartet in G minor K. 478. The evening concludes with Dvorák’s Piano Quartet in E-flat Major, Op. 87. The program features Marya Martin on flute, Orion Weiss and Roman Rabinovich, piano, Erin Keefe, violin, Hsin-Yun Huang, viola, Peter Wiley, cello, John Snow, oboe, Romie de Guise-Langlois, clarinet, Peter Kolkay, bassoon, and Eric Reed on horn. On April 7, BCMF welcomes, for the first time, the Pacifica String Quartet, a world-wide renowned string quartet. Founding members, violinist Simin Ganatra and cellist Brandon Vamos, are joined by new members, violinists Austin Harman and Guy Ben-Ziony. The program will begin with Hayden’s String Quartet in G major, Op. 76, No. 1, transition into Shostakovich’s String Quartet No. 3 in F major, Op. 73 and No. 3, and conclude
with Beethoven’s String Quartet in C Major, Op. 59, No. 3.
The Spring series concludes on May 5 with Spring Winds performed by chamber musicians. Beethoven’s Trio for Flute, Bassoon and Piano, will be followed by Poulenc Sextet for Piano and Winds, Poulenc’s Trio for Oboe, Bassoon and Piano, and conclude with Mozart’s Quintet for Piano and Winds, K. 452. Musicians will include Marya Martin on flute, John Snow, oboe, Romie de GuideLanglois, clarinet, Peter Kolkay, bassoon, Eric Reed, horn, and
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All performances begin at 6 PM at the Bridgehampton Presbyterian Church.
Subscribers receive a discount for the three-concert series, and a student ticket price of $10 will be available. For subscriptions, single tickets priced at $40 and $60, and information on student tickets, visit www.bcmf.org or call 212-7419403.
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Supporting The Arts On Monday night, Indy reporter Nicole Teitler and I headed to the Rainbow Room in New York City to cover Guild Hall’s Academy of the Arts Achievement Awards Dinner.
The dinner was co-hosted by artist and academy president Eric Fischl and writer Iris Smyles. The evening was held to honor Audrey Flack for visual arts. Flack’s award was presented by David Brigham. Gail Sheehy was honored for literary arts, with her award presented by Tom Wolfe. Harris Yulin, honored for performing arts, received his award from Alec Baldwin. Sheri Sandler received the Special Award. And to top it all off, there was a live performance by GE Smith and The History of Art Band. The East End has always had a thriving artistic community. Institutions like Guild Hall in East Hampton are wonderful resources for all the East End’s art lovers. Many museums, on the East End and beyond, offer young memberships for those interested in joining a community of artists and art admirers. If supporting the arts is something that interests you, here are some fun membership options for you to get involved.
Guild Hall Join the Guild Hall Contemporaries Circle. It’s perfect for those with a strong interest in visual and performing arts. Members are invited to specially curated events and gain access to artists, scholars, and art professionals. Membership benefits include access to a selection of theater and art events in New York City and the East End, invitations to New York City and Hamptons Guild Hall donor appreciation events, one complimentary Summer Gala cocktails or dancing only ticket, and discounts on Summer performance tickets. The annual membership is $300 per person or $500 per couple. The Met The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City offers The Apollo Circle membership for adults ages 21 to 39. It’s a community of young supporters of the museum. Enjoy insider access with benefits that include viewings of select exhibitions before the museum opens and access to exhibitions before they open to the public. Perks also include The Met After Hours: special evening viewings, access to The Balcony Lounge, admission to Patron Circles
Independent/Jessica Mackin-Cipro, Nicole Teitler The view from the Rainbow Room at the Guild Hall’s Academy of the Arts Achievement Awards Dinner.
evening receptions, an evening with the museum’s director, and discounted tickets to The Met Apollo Circle Benefit. The cost is $1200. LongHouse Reserve The LongHouse Reserve in East Hampton offers the LHR Contemporaries Membership for supporters between the ages of 21 and 35. Membership benefits include an invitation to exclusive LongHouse Contemporaries events, insider access to LongHouse Reserve events, discounted tickets to the Winter and Summer benefits, visits to private collections, artist studios, and galleries, and special previews of exhibits. The cost is $250. MoMA Become one of The Junior Associates of The Museum of Modern Art in New York City. MoMA’s dynamic young patrons program is for those ages 21 to 40. Associates support modern and contemporary art initiatives, while building relationships with curators, artists, members, and collectors. JA dues are $875 for an individual and $1400 for a couple. The Parrish Art Museum
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The Parrish Contemporaries Circle membership is for anyone between the ages of 21 and 45 interested in art and culture. Member benefits include an invitation for two to attend VIP exhibition opening previews at the Water Mill museum, invitations to exclusive Parrish Contemporaries events annually, and special invitations to art shows and exhibition previews. You can even arrange a private
docent-led tour of the museum for up to four people. The cost is $350. The Guggenheim The Guggenheim’s Young Collectors Council is offered to young professionals ages 21 to 40, who wish to learn more about contemporary art. Members work closely with Guggenheim curators, while connecting with artists, collectors, and leaders of the art world. Council members enjoy the perks of free admission to all Guggenheim museums (in New York City, Bilbao, and Venice), plus reciprocal benefits at Frank Lloyd Wright sites and over 30 North American museums, discounted tickets for select special events throughout the year, complimentary admission for two to member private views and select Art After Dark events, invitations to monthly curator-led YCC programs and events, and more. Join for $600. Join the Young Collectors Council Acquisitions Committee and get to vote on new acquisitions for the museum’s contemporary collection. The cost to join is $1250. The Frick Collection Become a Young Fellow at The Frick Collection. Those ages 21 to 39 are given the opportunity to enjoy the culture, beauty, and art of the NYC museum. Benefits include member evening viewings, events and programs exclusively for Young Fellows, an invitation for two to the Spring Garden Party, and an opportunity to purchase tickets to the Young Fellows Ball. The cost is $600.
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Luck Of The Draw
By Zachary Weiss After visiting some of America’s finest museums like Guild Hall, you’ll likely catch the art bug. Luckily, we’re here to help. Whether you plan on painting the perfect portrait or just doodling in your notebook, we’ve rounded up
the essential items budding artists need to have at their disposal. There’s the kid-friendly Polaroid 3D printing pen, which brings your scribbles to life through the magic of 3D printing, as well a full suite of pigments from Rembrandt Artists, made for the discerning oil painter extraordinaire who demands the best. However, our personal favorite is Montblanc’s “augmented” pen and paper, which transports all of your sketches to digital format using a WiFienabled pen and paper.
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Experiences With Ann Liguori
Liguori Foundation has done, raising money for organizations such as St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, American Cancer Society, and KIDS NEED MORE, a not-for-profit that hosts a camp on Shelter Island every August for children with cancer and their siblings. We’ve sent nutritionists into schools on the East End to educate young people about good nutrition. We also contribute to organizations such as the Samuel Waxman Research Foundation, East End Hospice, Southampton Fresh Air Home, Ovarian Cancer Research Fund, and the South Fork Natural History Museum.
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Ann Liguori wears many hats. She continues to have a successful career in sports media after 30 years in the field, and she runs the Ann Liguori Foundation, which benefits cancer prevention. The foundation’s Charity Golf Classic is held in the Hamptons each year. Most recently, she has partnered with Dune Jewelry to launch The Hamptons Collection, a line of experiential jewelry that is created using sand and other natural elements from beaches and golf courses across the world. The pieces are created to be a keepsake from one’s travels or favorite places, with every piece customized and handcrafted with a unique experience in mind. The Independent spoke to Liguori about all of these projects. What ARe some Highlights from your sports media career? I’ve been a sports talk show host/ reporter/journalist/interviewer for over 30 years. It’s been fascinating to be a part of two major sports entities from the very beginning— WFAN Radio in New York and The Golf Channel. I’m proud to be an original sports talk show host on WFAN Radio, the first all-sports radio station, where I hosted a callin sports talk show, “Hey Liguori, What’s the Story,” every week for 26 years and continue as their golf and tennis correspondent, covering Major Golf Championships and the U.S. Open tennis championships. I’m also one of the original hosts on The Golf Channel, where I hosted the weekly prime-time show, “Conversation with Ann Liguori” for six years, which
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featured interviewing celebrities in Hollywood, music, sports and business, while golfing with them. Talk about fun! I golfed with everyone from Sylvester Stallone, Matthew McConaughey, and Smokey Robinson to Celine Dion, Samuel L. Jackson, and Brett Favre, using golf as a vehicle to get to know them. I hosted, produced, and owned a series called “Sports Interview with Ann Liguori,” featuring interviews with sports legends. My very first interview for this series was with Mickey Mantle. What a storyteller he was! Ted Williams was such an intriguing interview, a baseball genius. Wilt Chamberlain talked about sleeping with 20,000 women. Pete Rose was so feisty and angry. I
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interviewed him soon after he was banned from baseball. I interviewed everyone from Whitey Ford, Julius Erving, Bart Starr, Wayne Gretzky, and Martina Navratilova to Sam Snead, Jim Brown, Hank Aaron, Jimmy Connors, and Annika Sorenstam. It’s a treasure chest of archives! I also host a weekly radio show called “Sports Interview” out here on the East End which airs on NPR’s WPPB 88.3 every Saturday morning from 9 to 10 AM.
Tell us about your Charity Golf Classic in June The 20th Annual Ann Liguori Foundation Charity Golf Classic, benefitting cancer prevention, research and care, in addition to supporting several mentorship initiatives, takes place on Monday, June 4, at Atlantic Golf Club in Bridgehampton. The East End of Long Island is paradise for golfers and we’re thankful that the tournament has sold out every year. Tell us about the work the Ann Liguori Foundation has done I’m proud of the work the Ann
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The charity golf tournament started 20 years ago when Marla Schlenk, who worked for the American Cancer Society at the time, asked me if I would host a charity golf tournament at the Westhampton Country Club. I had lost my dad to cancer when I was in college and a year later, my brother Jim died from leukemia at the age of 22. I vowed then to do everything I could to raise money and awareness for these diseases that affect all of us in one way or another. How did YOU COME TO collaboratE with Dune Jewelry? I met Holly Daniels Christensen, the founder and CEO and talented designer of Dune Jewelry, through my publicist Carole Imperiale. For my charity golf tournament last year, Holly donated custom and handmade golf divot repair tools made with sand from the bunkers at The Maidstone Club. This year, Dune Jewelry is gifting each golfer a custom ball marker that will provide lasting memories of the charity tourney. Last summer, I had Holly on my radio show to talk about her jewelry collection. I was fascinated with the whole idea of experiential jewelry and what a great keepsake they make for both men and women, savoring experiences from one’s travels from anywhere in the world. So, we continued our conversation off the air. I suggested that Dune Jewelry explore getting
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quaint, country roads, and spending quality time with family and friends. There’s no prettier place on the planet! And that’s what The Hamptons Rope Collection is all about. It encapsulates what the Hamptons mean to so many people who savor the beauty of this area and the memories we create by living out here. Where can we find the Hamptons Collection? Hildreth’s Department Store in Southampton is carrying The
Hamptons Collection. And you can order it online at www.dunejewelry. com. Each and every piece is customized and handcrafted with unique experiences in mind. What’s next for Ann Liguori? I will be covering my 20th straight Masters for WFAN and CBS Sports Radio Network April 5 to 8 and my 30th straight U.S Open golf championship at Shinnecock in June. I’m emceeing the Brain Injury in Sports Forum for the
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And with my new roles as a brand ambassador for PEAKVISION Sunglasses and this exciting new Hamptons Collection for Dune Jewelry, my schedule is packed. That’s how I like it! Visit www.annliguori.com for more info and www.dunejewelry. com for more information on The Hamptons Collection.
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more involved in the golf world, as natural elements and sand are so much a part of golf. And so, Dune Jewelry designed a line of items for golfers including golf divot repair tools, wine bottle stoppers, ball markers, cufflinks for men, and a variety of jewelry for women that incorporates sand or other natural elements from golf courses throughout the world. These items make great keepsakes and gifts. What made you decide to work on a jewelry line? Holly asked me if I’d like to collaborate on a line that reflects my tastes and personality. I was thrilled at the prospect. Then when she showed me the designs, it blew me away! We named it The Hamptons Collection for its sophistication and classic design. The Hamptons Collection includes a necklace, earrings, bracelets, a ring, and cufflinks. It has a rope motif, which gives it a nautical theme and obviously reminds me of the beauty of The Hamptons, all the gorgeous beaches on the Atlantic Ocean in The Hamptons, the Peconic Bay, and Long Island Sound. We enjoy boating and I adore marina life, the people at our marina, and the natural beauty on the water. What about the East End inspires you? I absolutely love and appreciate the East End for many reasons. I’m inspired by the stunning scenery, beautiful, white fluffy beaches, stunning waterways, some of the most prestigious golf courses in the country, sunset boat rides, biking on B-9
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Winter Art Show Photos by Russell Mercier
The Southampton Artists Association hosted an opening for its 2018 Winter Art Show on February 24 at the Levitas Center for the Arts at the Southampton Cultural Center.
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by Kitty Merrill Each week we’ll highlight local community events and library offerings presented by area institutions and organizations. It’s on you to send ‘em in, kids. Deadline for submissions is Thursday at noon. Email news@indyeastend.com.
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wednesday 3•7•18 • East Hampton Clericus hosts a community soup dinner from 5 to 7 PM at the Most Holy Trinity Parish Hall on Buell Lane in East Hampton. All are welcome.
• East Hampton Library presents ongoing ESL classes every Wednesday at 5:30 PM. Register at the adult reference desk or call 631324-0222 ext. 3. FRIDAY 3•9•18 • The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive at the YMCA on Gingerbread Lane in East Hampton from 2 to 7 PM. Call 1-800-RED CROSS for details.
• Montauk Observatory hosts Professor Rouven Essig for a lecture titled “The Hunt for Dark Matter” at 7 PM at the Montauk Library. The event is free; call 631668-3377. SATURDAY 3•10•18 • Join David Luce of the East Hampton Trails Preservation Society for a woodland hike along the Northwest Path. Meet at 10 AM at the kiosk parking area on Route 114, at the intersection of Edward’s Hole Road in East Hampton. Call 917-885-5749 with questions. • Tweens can make washer necklaces at the Amagansett Library at 3 PM. Call 631-2673810 to register. SUNDAY 3•11•18
• Join Irwin Levy on his favorite
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hike, a fast-paced round trip on rolling terrain with spectacular views. Meet at 10 AM on Napeague Harbor Road, about a half mile north of Route 27. Call 516-456-1337 for more info.
• Take a hike and see if you can spot a seal at Montauk Point State Park. A state park naturalist will lead a leisurely beach walk to an area where up to four species of seals have been seen. The hike begins at the concession building at 1:30 PM. Expect to be outside two to three hours, so dress appropriately. Bring binoculars, if you’d like. Registration required; call 631-668-5000. $4.
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• The topic of this week’s 10:30 AM service, hosted by the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the South Fork, is “A Yankee in the Zendo-Unravelling Buddhism for the Western Mind.” Speaker Michel Dobbs will explore the differences between Buddhism and Western world views. The UUs gather at their meetinghouse on the Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Turnpike. All are welcome.
Green, as they perform traditional music of Ireland and America in an authentic acoustic style. Cosponsored by The Friends of the Hampton Bays Public Library, the concert will be held at 2 PM at the library.
• This month’s guest lecturer in the Horticultural Alliance of the Hamptons monthly series, garden designer Bill Noble, will give a talk on “Imaginary Gardens with Real Toads in Them” at 2 PM. Free for members; “not yet members,” $10. The lecture, held in the main hall of the Bridgehampton Community House, will be followed by refreshments and a book signing in the house’s John LoGerfo library.
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• Take a free Qigong class at the UU Meetinghouse on the BridgeSag Turnpike at noon. Call 631723-1923.
• Children in grades K-3 can join librarians at 4 PM to design shamrock necklaces at the Westhampton Free Library. For more information and to register, call 631-288-3335 or visit www. westhamptonlibrary.net.
• Enjoy the music of Fiddler’s
• To inspire positive change within the community, the Westhampton Free Library is hosting two Conversations for Change discussions, today, and Wednesday, April 18, at 7 PM. During the gatherings, community members are encouraged to share ideas to improve the community. For more information and to register, call 631-288-3335 or visit www. westhamptonlibrary.net.
TUESDAY 3•13•18 • A support group for caregivers of loved ones with Alzheimer’s meets at 11 AM at the East Hampton Library.
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THURSDAY 3•8•18 • The Rogers Memorial Library and the Southampton Historical Museum will present a talk about several legendary women of Long Island, including Millicent Rogers, Barbara Hutton, and Alva Vanderbilt at 1 PM.
Monica Randall will discuss Long Island’s elite hostesses who were the first American superstars, as their lives, loves, and scandals played out on the pages of newspapers across the country. Register at www.myrml.org or call 631-283-0774 ext. 523. SUNDAY 3•11•18
• The Group for the East End leads a wildlife search on Dune Road in Hampton Bays at 10 AM. Grab your binoculars and sign up by contacting Steve Biasetti at 631765-6450 ext.205.
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Lost Tycoon Although Sag Harbor resident and award-winning journalist Harry Hurt’s book Lost Tycoon: The Many Lives of Donald J. Trump was first published in 1993 (Norton), it garnered new notice as a New York Times Critics’ Top Book of 2017, after being reissued in October 2016. It’s no wonder why: Lost Tycoon is provocative, well written, and wildly, wickedly, entertaining (“juicy details—and so much more,” a book cover seal proclaims). It’s also timely and significant, arguably as much as Michael Woolf ’s hot hit job Fire and Fury for the very fact Hurt’s damning exposé came to a similarly despairing conclusion 25 years earlier. Asked in 2016 if candidate Trump was different from his earlier self, Hurt replied, “A 70-year-old leopard doesn’t change his spots, and a 70-year-old skunk doesn’t change his stink.” Trump is like his ghost written Art of the Deal, says Hurt, full of “shameless lies, half-truths, omissions, distortions, exaggerations, image-burnishing and lily gilding.” Nothing has changed about his personal character, political philosophy, or treatment of women: “The man of many lives, as well as many wives” remains “the greatest selfpromoter in the annals of American
business,” with an average attention span of 26 seconds, a former close employee says. Hurt hoped that his pre-election reissue might send a signal to voters to be wary of a man whose father hammered into his son that he was a “killer” and a “king,” and whose connections, famous and infamous, not only paved the way for his apparently less business savvy son but also covered for several of Donald’s financial losses. “This is the book that Donald J. Trump doesn’t want you to have,” Hurt writes in the preface to the 2016 reissue, “but it is a must-read for anyone who truly cares about America.” Especially alongside Woolf ’s confirming bombshell.
There’s no need to choose between Woolf and Hurt, however. Both books deserve attention, though Hurt’s may be harder for Trump supporters to dismiss. The documentation is formidable with quotations, references, and allusions end noted and also integrated into a story that sizzles with wit, puns, and a “cinéma vérité style” that attracts from the very first line: “Donald J. Trump wakes up in the middle of a bad dream and sees a band of baby angels hovering above his head” (winged cherubs painted
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Lost Tycoon: The Many Lives of Donald J. Trump by Harry Hurt III (Echo Point Books & Media, 433 pp.)
on the master bedroom ceiling).
Hurt, who graduated magna cum laude from Harvard and was editor of The Harvard Crimson, is a former New York Times and Newsweek columnist, and the author of six nonfiction books, including a biography of the oil magnate, H.L. Hunt. He spent nearly three years researching and writing Lost Tycoon, including six hours interviewing Trump and “watching him in action in NYC and Atlantic City.”
He also reviewed thousands of pages of court documents and interviewed more than 100 people, some of them “trusted confidants” in the DonaldIvana-Marla follies that generated a war between the tabloid gossip queens Liz Smith (Marla’s side) and Cindy Adams (The Donald’s). Passages also detail Trump’s reliance on diet drugs, medications meant to thwart baldness, plastic surgery, and liposuction. Hurt’s shrewd enough to know when not to comment, as with a “note to the reader” in the 2016 reissue that includes a “statement ‘by Ivana, Trump’s “Czech Mate,’” sent by Trump’s lawyers, claiming that when she said in her 1989 divorce proceedings, that Donald
“raped” her, she didn’t really mean “rape.” Indeed, though Ivana was no match for her vain and venal husband, she emerges here as someone who has trouble with the truth, but no trouble with acquisitiveness—a good part of her marriage to The Donald consisted of negotiations for at least four prenups. The title, by the way, Lost Tycoon, alludes to F. Scott Fitzgerald’s unfinished, posthumously published, alleged roman à clef The Last Tycoon, though Trump, who reportedly doesn’t read, would not get Hurt’s sly dig at those who strive, Gatsby-like, to be great.
Though Hurt’s hope for the election did not pan out, he could not have asked for better PR when he showed up at Trump’s International Golf Club in West Palm Beach on December 30, 2017 to play with club member David H. Koch. As reported by Town and Country, Hurt was ready to be noticed—he wore a pink ensemble—and was. Trump approached. Hurt said, “Congratulations, Sir,” and the president-elect, declaring it “inappropriate” that Hurt be on the golf course, had security guards escort him out.
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Guild Hall Academy Photos by Nicole Teitler
Empty Bowls
Guild Hall presented its Academy of the Arts Achievement Awards Dinner on Monday at The Rainbow Room in NYC. The night was co-hosted by artist and academy president Eric Fischl and writer Iris Smyles. The academy honored Audrey Flack for visual arts. Flack’s award was presented by David Brigham. Gail Sheehy was honored for literary arts, with her award presented by Tom Wolfe. Harris Yulin, honored for performing arts, received his award from Alec Baldwin. Sheri Sandler received the Special Award. There was also a live performance by GE Smith and The History of Art Band.
The soup bowls were full at the American Legion Hall in Amagansett on Sunday, as Project MOST held its annual Empty Bowls Benefit. Project MOST’s executive director Rebecca Morgan Taylor and development director Susan Hanley joined Barbara Kinnier, Wellness Foundation’s community outreach director, in making sure guests enjoyed endless soups. Thirty local chefs and restaurants presented their soups, which were also available to take home. East Hampton Town Councilwoman Kathee BurkeGonzalez and town “Soup-ervisor” Peter Van Scoyoc received Empty Bowls Awards for community service.
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Purim Celebration Photos by Richard Lewin
On Thursday, the second day of Purim 2018, Chabad of the Hamptons’ Rabbi Leibel Baumgarten and his family opened their home and invited the community to join them in celebrating, with a traditional Israeli Purim Feast & Wine Tasting. Everyone was invited to wear silly costumes, to hear the Megillah (The Book of Esther), to twirl their graggers (noisemakers), and to eat, sing, drink, and laugh together. B-14
THAW Fest Photos by Richard Lewin
On February 28 at Madoo Conservancy in Sagaponack, the 19 members of the new “Hamptons Arts Network (HAN)” held a press conference to officially announce its formation, and its upcoming “THAW Fest (The Hamptons Arts Weekend Festival),” which will be celebrated at various locations in local villages from March 23 to 25. For more info, visit www. hamptonsartsnetwork.org.
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Entertainment Guide by Nicole Teitler All singing, all dancing? Readings, stagings, and slams? We can’t print it if we don’t know about it. Send your entertainment events to nicole@ indyeastend.com by Thursday at noon.
Film step screening Southampton Arts Center will have a screening of Step plus a Q&A with producer Steven Cantor at 6 PM on Friday. The film is a true story about a girls high-school step team in Baltimore. Visit www. southamptonartscenter.org. The met: Live in HD Guild Hall in East Hampton presents a live screening of Rossini’s Semiramide on Saturday at 1 PM. Sermiramide makes a rare Met appearance—for the first time in nearly 25 years—with Maurizio Benini on the podium. The allstar bel canto cast features Angela Meade in the title role of the murderous Queen of Babylon, who squares off in breathtaking duets with Arsace, a trouser role sung by Elizabeth DeShong. Visit www. guildhall.org. Concert for George The Hamptons International Film Festival presents Concert For George on Saturday at the Bay Street Theater in Sag Harbor at 6 PM. The documentary is about Beatles legend George Harrison. Call the box office 631-725-9500 for tix.
Music Bossa Nova Water Mill’s Parrish Art Museum presents Bossa Nova’s lyrical fusion of samba and jazz on Friday at 6 PM with the Ludmilla Brazil
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Quartet. Visit www.parrishart.org for advanced reservations. Bridgehampton chamber music festival The Spring Series of the Bridgehampton Chamber Music Festival begins this Saturday at 6 PM with Martinů/Mozart/Dvořák at the Bridgehampton Presbyterian Church. It will be a trio of flute, cello, and piano. Visit www.bcfm. org. Suffolk Theater
The Suffolk Theater in Riverhead presents Jorma Kaukonen on Friday. Doors open 6:30 PM, with the show beginning at 8. Tickets start at $65; visit www. suffolktheater.com. Stephen Talkhouse The Stephen Talkhouse in Amagansett presents Nancy Atlas on Saturday, starting at 8 PM. There is a $20 cover. Visit www. stephentalkhouse.com. Joe’s pub
In an extended version of SoundView in Greenport’s summer series, Joe’s Pub at The Public, artists will live and work on the North Fork this winter for oneweek residencies. Visit the working artists on Wednesday afternoons during their open-studio style work session, or during their performance on weekends. On March 14, catch Jamie and Michael Leonhart at 3 PM. Visit www. soundviewgreenport.com. Theatre Goat on a boat Bay Street Theater in Sag Harbor presents Goat on a Boat puppet
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theatre on Saturday at 11 AM, with The Puppet Princess. Visit www. baystreet.org for more information. You’re a good man, Charlie Brown
North Fork Community Theatre in Mattituck presents You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, the musical based on the Peanuts comic strip, through March 25. Directed by Manning Dandridge and Musical Director Marguerite Volonts, tickets are $25. Show times are 8 PM Thursday to Saturday and 2:30 PM Sunday. Visit www.nfct.com for more info.
Words Writers speak Stony Brook Southampton University presents novelist Lee Clay Johnson, as part of its
Writers Speak Series, tonight at 7 PM. Johnson is the author of the novel Nitro Mountain (Knopf ), for which Johnson won the 2017 Sue Kaufman Prize for First Fiction from the American Academy of Arts and Letters. For more information, call 631-6235030. The Great War The Suffolk County Historical Society Museum presents “Long Island and the Great War: A Symposium” on Saturday from 8:30 AM to 4 PM. The talk will feature researchers and authorities on the subject. Libby O’Connell, James McKenna, David Clemens, Suzanne Johnson, Laura Cinturati, and Bert Cunningham will speak. The cost is $25. RSVP by calling 631-727-2881 ext. 100.
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by Jessica Mackin-Cipro Deadline for submissions is Thursday at noon. Email to jessica@indyeastend. com. A Night Out With . . . Nick & Toni’s and The Golden Eagle Studio in East Hampton have introduced a series of art workshops called “A Night Out With . . .” an artist of the evening. The art workshop is followed by dinner with the artist at Nick & Toni’s. Tonight, it’s Jane Martin. On Wednesday, March 14, it’s Darlene Charneco.
The evening starts at 5:30 PM and the cost is $75 per person, which includes the art workshop (with any supplies needed) and the specially priced dinner, including tax and tip. Breaking Boundaries “Breaking Boundaries,” an exhibit of collages and paintings by Garance and Jewelry by Elisca Jeanfonne is opening at Suffolk County Community College’s Eastern Campus Lyceum Gallery in Riverhead. The show opens Monday and runs through April 14. A reception will be held on March 21 from 4 to 6 PM. Cannabis “Cannabis: Herb Of The Hour” is on display at East End Arts Gallery in Riverhead. The show runs Saturday through April 20. On Saturday, there will be a reception from 5 to 7 PM. People and Places “People and Places” by photographer Mery Flaherty will be on display at Riverhead Town Hall through May.
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an exhibition featuring landscapes, seascapes, and architectural abstractions inspired by Long Island and New York City, through March 18. The selection of more than 50 photographs brings together the textural, melodious images of Scott Farrell and the sharp and expansive works of Mike McLaughlin to create a provocative photographic juxtaposition. Mixing It Up Folioeast presents “Mixing It Up,” a show of abstraction and realism. The show features artists Mark Webber, John Wickersham, Amy Wickersham, and RJT Haynes at the Kathryn Markel Gallery in Bridgehampton. The show runs through April 1. A RADICAL VOICE Southampton Arts Center presents its first exhibition of 2018. “A Radical Voice: 23 Women,” curated by Janet Goleas, will run through March 25. The show features contemporary art by a selection of women artists. Artists include Olive Ayhens, Amanda Church, Martha Clippinger, Connie Fox, Regina Gilligan, Tamara Gonzales, Jacqueline Gourevitch, Lisa Hein, Priscilla Heine, Hilary Helfant, Elana Herzog, Alice Hope, Laurie Lambrecht, Judith Linhares, Erika Ranee, Judy Richardson, Bonnie Rychlak, Toni Ross, Drew Shiflett, Jeanne Silverthorne, Zina SaroWiwa, Jude Tallichet, and Almond Zigmund. Kat Walk Solo Exhibit The White Room Gallery in Bridgehampton presents “Kat Walk.” The show is a solo exhibition of artist Kat O’Neill’s abstracts, conceptual art, and street art presented in photographs and mixed media. Tombstones are brought to life and graffiti lives beyond the ephemeral, according to
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the gallery. The show runs through Sunday. Laura Westlake The Art Gallery at Quogue Library presents “Laura Westlake: The Art Of The Bird,” throughout the month of March. Westlake, a painter and naturalist, fuels her creative energies with her love of birds and nature. With color pencils and oil paints, she recreates the rich colors and moods of still life and landscapes. Jeremy Dennis A solo exhibition of new photographs by Jeremy Dennis—an indigenous artist who was raised and continues to live and work on the Shinnecock Indian Reservation in Southampton—will be featured at Suffolk County Community College’s Flecker Gallery in Selden, on the Ammerman Campus, through March 15. Spotlight Series The Suffolk County Historical Society Museum in Riverhead presents “Spotlight Series: The Paintings,” highlights from the permanent collection. The museum has more than 25,000 physical objects in its collection, most of them held in storage, sometimes for years, until placed on view for a
specific exhibit. This is the first in a new Spotlight Series of exhibits designed to bring some of the objects out on display for all to enjoy. The show runs through May 19. The Drawing Room The Drawing Room Gallery in East Hampton presents its winter installation with new work by Stephen Antonakos, Antonio Asis, Mary Ellen Bartley, Sue Heatley, Mel Kendrick, Laurie Lambrecht, Vincent Longo, Aya Miyatake, Dan Rizzie, Alan Shields, and Jack Youngerman. Media include sculpture, painting, drawing, photography, and printmaking. The show runs through March 18. Take a Closer Look “Take a Closer Look,” a photography show by Sag Harbor artist Bob Weinstein, is on display at the Suffolk County Historical Society’s Gish Gallery, in Riverhead. Weinstein focuses his lens on architectural details of historic homes and places in Sag Harbor, which make up the richly textured story of the village. His work aims to create an understanding and appreciation of the unique village, its culture and heritage, and its place in American history. The show runs through March 17.
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Breast Cancer Focus Of Charity Event
The Ellen Hermanson Foundation will host its annual charity event, Denim and Diamonds to raise money for breast cancer services, this Saturday. The event will be held from 6:30 to 10 PM at 230 Elm in Southampton.
Guests can expect food tastings, open bar, DJ Double S (Sam Santiago) Productions, Mirror Photobooth NYC with Yoshie Kondo, a silent auction, and a live auction with Angela LaGreca, an award-winning comedian and Emmy Award-winning television producer.
All proceeds benefit The Ellen Hermanson Breast Center at Stony Brook Southampton Hospital and Ellen’s Well, a program for breast cancer survivors providing oncological, social worker led support groups, in addition to nutrition and healing opportunities. All programs sponsored by Ellen’s Well are free of charge and no patient is turned away due to lack of insurance or financial difficulty. “Our end goal is always to make sure that women—and men— have access to state-of-the-art quality breast health care in our community on the East End,” said Dr. Julie Ratner, president, The Ellen Hermanson Foundation.
The year ahead will focus on fresh events, attracting more people, and educating the public on all the foundation’s efforts, she said. On April 4, a My Fair Lady Theater Benefit will be held at Lincoln Center Theater in New York City. June 23 will be the Summer KickOff at The White Room Gallery in Bridgehampton; July 28 will be Gala at Topping Rose House in Bridgehampton; and on August 19, the event of the season, the 23rd Annual Ellen’s Run, a 5K race. “We honor breast cancer survivors at Ellen’s Run by giving them a bandana before the race and a rose at the finish line. [We also give] a trophy and piece of jewelry [to] the first breast cancer survivor to cross the finish line,” said Ratner.
This Saturday’s Denim and Diamonds events honors Dr. Louis Avvento and New York Cancer & Blood Specialists, Jason and Theresa Belkin and Hampton Coffee Company, and Shirley Ruch and
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“Dr. Louis Avvento has been providing our local mothers, wives, sisters, family and friends with outstanding medical care as well as much needed mental support. Jason and Theresa and Hampton Coffee Company and Shirley Ruch and South Fork Bakery have generously donated goods to Ellen’s Run and all our galas throughout the years. We are thrilled to be able to show our deep appreciation, and celebrate with them on this wonderful evening filled with fun, fabulous multi-chef tastings, open bar, dancing, and silent and live auctions,” said Sara Blue, the foundation’s special events coordinator.
restaurants and caterers in the line-up, is courtesy of 230 Elm Productions, Art of Eating, CowFish, DeJesus Deli & Taqueria, Edgewater Restaurant, Erica’s Rugelach & Baking Co, Fresh Flavors Catering, The Golden Pear Cafe, Hampton Coffee Company, Hamptons Farms, Hands of Tradition, Julie Bakes, Peconic Gold Oysters, Poppin Patties, Robbins Wolfe Eventeurs, Saaz Indian Cuisine, The Seafood Shop, South Fork Bakery, Stop & Shop, Stuart’s Seafood Market, and Union Cantina. The Ellen Hermanson Foundation’s board of directors are Julie Ratner, chair; Emily Levin, vice chair; Hugo Moreno, treasurer; and Constance Chen, Ann Ciardullo, Hope Klein, Amanda Polk, Dee Rivera, Irish Shokoff, and Cathy Tweedy. Individual tickets are $125; benefactor tickets, $250, and junior tickets (for those 34 and under), $75, Purchase tickets at www. ellenhermanson.org. For more information, contact Sara Blue at 631-726-6078.
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by Jessica Mackin-Cipro Deadline for submissions is Thursday at noon. Email to jessica@indyeastend. com. SPAY-ghetti dinner The Southampton Animal Shelter presents a SPAY-ghetti dinner tomorrow night from 6:30 to 9:30 PM at 78 Foster Restaurant and Bar in Hampton Bays. Tickets are $30 and include spaghetti dinner and two Chinese auction tickets. They are available at the door or online at www. southamptonanimalshelter.com. Beyond The Imagination The HB PTSA presents “Beyond The Imagination,” a magic show by “America’s Got Talent” performer Eric Wilzig, on Friday at 7 PM in
the Hampton Bays High School auditorium. The event will fund thousands of dollars in scholarships for graduating seniors. The event features a Chinese auction which begins at 5 PM. Dinner, for VIP ticket holders, begins at 5:30 PM. General admission tickets are $10 and VIP is $30 for adults and $20 for children. For tickets and more info, visit www.brownpapertickets. com/event/3321478. Jessica Greene Benefit In August 2017, Jessica Greene, 26, of East Hampton, was diagnosed with two very rare blood disorders, PNH and severe Aplastic Anemia. The only cure is a bone marrow transplant. A fundraiser to cover medical costs will be held at the
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The Ellen Hermanson Foundation presents its annual Denim and Diamonds event on Saturday from 6:30 to 10 PM at 230 Elm in Southampton. Proceeds will benefit the Ellen Hermanson Breast Center at Stony Brook Southampton Hospital and Ellen’s Well. Join for chef tastings and open bar, live and silent auctions, DJ, and photo booth. The event will honor Dr. Louis Avvento and New York Cancer & Blood Specialists, Jason and Theresa Belkin and Hampton Coffee Company, and Shirley Ruch and South Fork Bakery. Individual tickets start at $125 with a junior ticket for those 34 and under for $75. For tickets, visit www.ellenhermanson.org. Bowling Bonanza Riverhead Community Awareness Program’s (CAP) sixth annual Bowling Bonanza Fundraiser will be held on Thursday, March 15, from 7 to 9:30 PM. Join for an evening of family, friends, and fun at the All Star in Riverhead while supporting CAP.
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Healthy Is Happy: Sabrosa
Sabrosa Mexican Grill isn’t your average, on-the-go eatery. It’s a family run facility built on the three pillars of nutrition, wellness, and philanthropy.
Jay Andreassi opened up his first Sabrosa Mexican Grill in Water Mill, right off of Route 27, four years ago, one year after beginning his wellness journey with the Wellness Foundation. The opening was a result of a year’s worth of research and culture development around his three pillars, all coinciding with qualities that mattered most to him. This isn’t fast food, it’s delicious health food on a time constraint, and now available in five locations.
Inspired by the likes of Chipotle, Andreassi took a liking to the concept of it all. Sleek design, quick delivery, choose your own toppings and, of course, Mexican food. However, upon a closer examination at the ingredients, he felt more could be done. That’s when Sabrosa was born. It’s Mexican food without the guilt. Vegetables, high protein beans. “What we did at Sabrosa most Mexican restaurants did not have five years ago,” Andreassi explained about his brown rice, quinoa, tofu, and vegan options such as soups and chili, in addition to wheat tortillas
and lettuce tacos.
“We are in the near future adding ‘beyond beef,’ which is a pea base product that with its recipe including quinoa, can be used with a burrito, bowl, taco, salad, or quesadilla. Our staff is amazing preparing and serving the healthiest fresh food ever in a clean environment,” he said. There’s also a choice of fresh gelato flavors to cleanse the palate and add in for a little indulgence.
Helping the start of it all was Cynthia Sass, former nutritionist of the store, but presently employed by the New York Yankees. Customers seeking nutrition tips of their own, beyond company doors, can explore the Sabrosa website for monthly tips on how to eat healthier. From how to shrink the waistline to the benefits of specific foods, this company is constantly aiming to better the surrounding community through one goal: healthy is happy.
Yet, it’s the people that make things run so smoothly. The name itself, Sabrosa, means “tasty and delicious,” and was conceptualized by Hannah Andreassi, Jay’s daughter and only 14 years old at the time. She additionally developed a guacamole recipe and aids in company marketing. Jay’s wife, Donna, runs the charity division and son Chase
handles management and quality control, while his son J.B. is an asset to the marketing program. Brittney Epley is the master chef, evaluating the recipes over the years contributing to the overall success of the company. Other employees are essential in the customer experience, accounting, and teaching the younger generation the correct way of preparing foods, he said. “At Sabrosa, besides everything reinforcing and supporting our culture, it is important to have the bathrooms, dining room, and kitchen clean. I believe that is a constant difference between us and many other restaurants,” Andreassi detailed.
What makes this company so unique is its devotion to philanthropy. By collecting the first customer check each day at all of their stores, in addition to the tip jar which, in fact, goes towards charity, they deposit the amounts into a charity fund. As of January of this year, Sabrosa has donated money to 61 non-profits, totaling over $66,000. A continuous philanthropic endeavor, the charity of the month for March is Southampton Fresh Air Home. Visit www.sabrosamexicangrill.com to view their menu, locations and wellness tips.
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Salt and pepper to taste Method Start by placing the chicken, skin down, on a plate. Season the flesh with salt and pepper. Fill a large pot with salted water and bring it to a boil.
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Trim the broccoli florets and set them off to the side. Set your oven to 425 and begin to heat a large, oven friendly, sauté pan for the chicken. When the pan is hot, coat the pan evenly with one Tbsp of olive oil.
Place each breast, skin side down, into your very hot pan and keep it over high heat for 30 seconds. Add the thyme to the pan and place it in the hot oven. Allow the chicken to
cook, skin side down, in the pan at 425 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes.
When the chicken is about five minutes from being done, cook your broccoli. Place a sauté pan over medium heat, and heat 1 Tbsp of olive oil. Give the broccoli florets a quick dunk in the boiling salted water for about 40 seconds. Remove them from the water, and set aside.
Toss the chopped almonds in the hot oil, and give them a light toast. Add the minced garlic, followed by the broccoli, for a quick sauté. Season with salt and pepper, and set them aside in the hot pan. At this point, the chicken should be done. Remove it from the oven and turn each piece over, flesh side down, in the pan. Place the entire pan over medium high heat, and deglaze the pan with the red wine. Allow the wine to reduce for about 30 seconds. Remove the chicken from the pan, and add the butter to make your pan sauce with herbs. While the sauce is thickening, you can assemble your plates with the broccoli and chicken. When the sauce has reduced, you can sauce each plate and enjoy.
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6 slices of thin sliced raisin bread 3 oz mascarpone cheese
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Place six slices of raisin bread on work table. Spread the mascarpone cheese evenly on all slices.
Sprinkle the gorgonzola evenly on three of the raisin bread slices. On top of the cheese, place 4 to 5 slices of pear. Place the other bread slice on top and close the sandwich. In a sauté pan, melt the 2 oz of butter and over low to medium heat, grill the sandwiches on both sides until golden brown.
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Clovis Point Vineyard and Winery Peter Kanelous & Friends will perform from 1:30 to 5:30 PM on Saturday. For more information, visit www.clovispointwines.com.
Castello di Borghese Vineyard There will be a Winemaker’s Walk Vineyard Tour & Wine Tasting at Castello di Borghese Vineyard at 1 PM on Saturdays in March. The guided tour includes a peek inside the winery and production facility, as well as a wine tasting. The cost is $30 per person. For
Martha Clara Vineyards Winemaker Juan E. MicieliMartinez will host a wine and cheese pairing, which will feature cheese from The Village Cheese Shop in Mattituck, at 1 PM on Saturday. Tickets are $45; $35 for wine club members.
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Over in Riverhead, the winery will join with the Peconic Ballet Theatre on Main Street for Art Barre. The event will feature live performances by professional dancers and musicians, as well as an art exhibit of notable East End artists. The show starts at 7:30 PM. Tickets are $20 and include two glasses of wine. On Sunday, the winery will host a Wine 101 class at 1 PM. The cost is $25 per person, or $15 for wine club members. For ticket information, visit www. marthaclaravineyards.com. Pindar Vineyards Jen Kane performs from 1 to 5 PM on Saturday. Enjoy a complimentary taste of Riesling and shortbread cookies with a paid tasting flight throughout March. Barrel tastings are also on Saturday from 1 to 3 PM. An Irish beer menu will be offered for St. Patrick’s Day on March 17. Bob Carney will perform.
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For more information, visit www. pindar.net. Baiting Hollow Farm Vineyard Baiting Hollow Farm Vineyard presents music on Saturday and Sunday from 2 to 6 PM. It’s Acoustic Soul on Saturday and Jon & Krista Preddice from Miles to Dayton on Sunday. Visit www. baitinghollowfarmvineyard.com for more info. Diliberto Winery “Sundays with Grandma” continues in March, from 1 to 3 PM. The series features a pasta demonstration, four-course homemade meal paired with award-winning wines, and live music including classic Italian songs. The total cost per person is $114.54 per person. Wine club members get $10 off for the member and one guest. www. dilibertowinery.com. Palmer Vineyards The vineyard will join with the Harvest Moon Shellfish Company for a special pairing of five wines, oysters, and scallops on Sunday from 1 to 3 PM. Tickets are $35 per person and $25 for wine club members. For more information, www.palmervineyards.com. Jason’s Vineyard Mark your calendars! Irish band Dinny Keg will perform March 17—St. Patrick’s Day—from 3 to 5 PM. Looking to the future, the vineyard will host live music on weekends in April and May. Visit www.jasonsvineyard.com for more info.
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The Baker House 1650 in East Hampton and Domaine Select Wine and Spirits are hosting a rosé tasting on Saturday.
The evening will feature a family style three-course menu created by executive chef Jason Weiner. The cost is $45, which includes a glass of local wine or craft beer.
Almond presents its next “Artists & Writers Night” hosted by Taylor Berry of Harbor Books.
Deadline for submissions is Thursday at noon. Email to jessica@indyeastend. com. Rosé Tasting The Baker House 1650 in East Hampton and Domaine Select Wine and Spirits are hosting a rosé tasting on Saturday from 4 to 6 PM. A representative from Domaine Select Wine and Spirits will guide guests through a 60 to 90-minute tasting session that focuses on six different rosés. Light snacks will also be provided. Cost is $50 per person and tickets can
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Victoria Kahn is the company broker for Century 21 Agawam Town & Village in Southampton. The brokerage offers sales and rentals, land sales, and real estate investments and partnerships throughout the East End. The Independent spoke with Kahn about her business.
Which homes do you admire most? Why?
Many of the homes which we admired are sadly now gone. The homes along Post Crossing are among the most beautiful in Southampton Village. Another beautiful, tree-lined street with lovely homes, also in the village, is Wyandanch Lane.
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I think it has to be 15 Lohan Court in Southampton. It’s a spectacular 10-bedroom home on 10 acres with an indoor and an outdoor pool and an eightcar garage.
what sets you apart from Other Brokers? What sets us apart is the attention that we give to both buyers and sellers on an individual basis. Our boutique style approach to real estate is particularly appreciated by the discerning buyers and sellers.
What’s your best advice for sellers when listing their place, or before finalizing their home’s sale?
We believe there are two types of properties. One being the
The Independent/Ty Wenzel property where you walk in and enjoy it immediately. For this type of property, targeted marketing is key when we represent the seller. Then, there is the second type of property that is, what we call, “real estate,” meaning what you can do with the property. For this type of property, whether we represent a seller or a buyer, we always study and review the highest and best use of the property, in terms of expansion, renovation, or repositioning. When we represent the seller, we always point out all the improvements that can be made to the property, and we also find solutions for any problems associated with the property so nothing becomes an impediment to a transfer.
Is there a current property that we need to know about?
An interesting listing we have is a 2.2-acre property on Montauk Highway with a view of Shinnecock Bay, which has tremendous potential, and in an area that is rapidly changing and being “rediscovered.”
When you’re not working, where can we find you out East? We encourage all our agents to get involved in community activities and in local groups taking an active role in protecting and preserving our landscape and community. You can find me at the Rogers Memorial Library. For more information visit www.townvillagerealty.com.
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New Elliman Office Douglas Elliman Real Estate announced new office space in Montauk, at 99 The Plaza. The 2300 square-foot space will be the largest and most visible real estate office in the hamlet. The company initially operated an office on the Circle for several years, and has been located at 752 Montauk Highway for nearly a decade. The newest locale, located in the former Calypso space in The Plaza, is approximately four times larger in area than Elliman’s current Montauk office. It can comfortably accommodate approximately 25 agents, which will better suit the growing needs of the business, says Carl Benincasa, vp/sales for the Hamptons. “Douglas Elliman continues to
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Mabley Handler: ‘Home Scope’ Focus
Jennifer Mabley and Austin Handler By Nicole Teitler
Mabley Handler Interior Design was founded on a passion for people, for both the Hamptons and Palm Beach areas. Jennifer Mabley and Austin Handler are the couple behind the company that has been featured in Hampton Designer Showhouse, Holiday House Hamptons, and Hamptons Cottages & Gardens Idea House, to name a few. Their most recent endeavor launched in Spring of 2017 with the new Mabley Handler Kravet Furniture Collection. Bethpage based fabric and furniture store, Kravet, celebrates a century of being a leader in the trade home furnishings industry. With 35 beach-chic designs, encapsulating the laidback luxury quintessential to the Hamptons, this is a powerful collaboration. Picture sleek silhouettes, grasscloth wallpaper, coin-sized discs, campaign-style brackets, and metal elements idyllic 32
for the casual and refined home. Choose between seven cerused oak and quarter sawn, finished in a range of tones. Customization is key and Mabley Handler knows how to cater to each individual taste. They take a conceptual dream and turn it into reality. The Independent recently spoke with Austin Handler about the company’s design work.
What’s it like working with your spouse?
Jennifer and I feel like we are really fortunate that we get to work together. We both love what we do, and it certainly helps that we share a very similar design aesthetic. We almost have a design shorthand with each other; we can describe the nuances of different styles with just a few words and know exactly what the other person is talking about. And there are so many elements involved in designing an entire home, so we both
get to touch a wide variety of details on every project.
There is a lot of blue in your portfolio. what’s its significance?
We love the color blue, and it works so naturally out here so of course we use it. It reminds us of the sky, the ocean; it has such a beautiful, natural feel to it. And it’s very versatile—we use soft, pale tones in projects that are designed to be more low-key and relaxing, and we use bolder shades in projects where we’re looking to make more of a statement. We’ve become well known for loving blue. In 2013, we celebrated our firm’s 10-year anniversary in the Hamptons, and many of our clients and friends who attended the party came dressed in blue because they knew it was our signature color.
What Are things you look for when meeting a new client?
We look at whatever inspired our clients to come to us in the first place. Many of them have Pinterest boards, and many still have tear sheets from the glossy Hamptons summer magazines, often of our editorials or ads. But that’s just a jumping off point, the most important part comes in the conversations we have with them about what they want to achieve with their Hamptons home. Occasionally we’ll meet with a client who says, “I don’t know what I like, but I know I like your work, so just do what you think is best.” But most clients have an idea of what they want. Sometimes they’re great about having references and tear sheets and inspirations. But sometimes they don’t know where to start, or don’t know how to talk about design, or have difficulty putting into words what they like. That’s where we come in; we
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process typically take?
help them through the process, and we help give them the language to communicate what their desires are. Then we get to turn those desires into a reality, which is a really great feeling. It’s what makes our job so worthwhile, helping a client get from not being able to express what they want, to loving the final result.
When did you first come out to the hamptons?
In 2001, Jennifer was working on a project on Wyandanch Lane in Southampton Village. And as we discussed where we were going live after we got married, we quickly abandoned our initial idea to move from Manhattan to Brooklyn, and started talking about launching a design firm in the Hamptons. She had a fabric and drapery store in Tribeca and was doing interior design work from there, but we wanted a change in quality of life, and wanted to start a family outside of Manhattan. So, we were inspired to move, to follow that first project in Southampton and move to the Hamptons.
What is the origin of your phrase “home scope?” We coined the phrase “home scope” when we first moved
out here and started working in the Hamptons, over 15 years ago. It’s a term that came to us because we truly love to focus on all elements of a home, from the architecture and architectural details, to space planning and interiors, to furniture and fabrics, to art and accessories, even down to the landscaping. When we work on a project, we don’t just design a beautiful interior, we get to know our clients, and discover who they are and how the live, and most important, how they want to live in their Hamptons home. When you discover all of those elements, you can’t help but want to help shape the entire project so that it has a cohesive feel that address how our clients want to live.
Describe your collaboration with Kravet.
It’s a 35-piece collection of coastal-inspired furniture that we created, based on our work in the Hamptons. The collection is made of cerused white oak, finished in colors that reference the elements of the ocean, such as Dune, Shell, Sand, Pearl, Stingray. All of the pieces in the collection
are named for places in the Hamptons, such as Flying Point, Hayground, Meadow Lane, Bridge Lane, Lily Pond, Halsey, Privet Lane, Maidstone, North Haven. We are so inspired by the Hamptons, so of course our furniture collection would reference those same inspirations.
Do you often get referrals from real estate agents?
We work with all of the real estate agents out here, not one in particular. Over the years, many of the real estate agents in the Hamptons have become familiar with us and our firm, our design style, and our reputation, and have been kind enough to refer us to their clients. A fair amount of our work comes from recommendations from realtors out here, sometimes from brokers we know, and sometimes from brokers that we don’t know. And I think that’s a testament to the reputation that we’ve developed in the Hamptons over the years, that we’re a New York City-caliber design firm that is based in the Hamptons.
How long does your
The time we spend on any given project can range from several months to a year or two. If we’re starting from scratch with a client, working with an architect to start designing a house, and then getting into construction, that process can take a year or two. If a client’s house is brand new and ready to move in, we usually take three to six months from start to finish. Inevitably, every spring we get calls in March, April and even May from recent homebuyers who want to be in for the summer, and we can accommodate those requests too. It’s a different process, less custom furnishings, more local shopping for readily available furniture, but we always make it happen.
What excites you most about a project?
The most exciting part of a project is when we meet with a client and we start discussing what they love, and what they want their house to look like and feel like. When we start to share ideas and show them examples; we see them getting excited. That’s such a fantastic feeling. And then the icing on the cake is getting to see their reaction when we’re all done and they walk through the house for the first time.
Have you designed homes on the North Fork or Shelter Island?
We’ve worked everywhere in and around the Hamptons from Westhampton and Quogue, to Montauk, to North Haven and Shelter Island, even up to the North Fork in Southold, Cutchogue, and Jamesport. But the majority of our projects fall between Southampton and Amagansett. Visit www.mableyhandler.com to see more of their designs, or call 631-726-7300. 33
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Rick’s Space
think,” he replied. “I think you look like an ass.”
pointed out I would have never lived that long because I would have killed myself out of despair since there would be no television.
RICK’S SPACE
by Rick Murphy
MY FREAK FLAG It is quite easy to get a charge out of my wife, Karen. A simple sentence will usually suffice.
“You need a haircut,” she told me the other day.
“No, I’m letting it grow long. I want to wear a pony tail,” I replied. The disgusted look on her face meant her quick mind had, in a single nanosecond, processed what I had said and made a mental picture of me with a ponytail. In other words, I would be so ugly she would be embarrassed to be seen with me. The truth is, I always wanted long hair. Back in the late 1960s and early 1970s, most everyone I knew had long hair, except, of course, the girls.
The look I wanted was a long ponytail with a tie-dyed handkerchief (preferably used) tied around it, and, of course, a paisley headband. That look, coupled with a necklace made of brightly colored beads, would ensure the masculine look that made the hippie girls swoon. My problem was my hair didn’t grow down, it grew straight up.
I had tried to get the ponytail thing going once before, when I was about 17.
Yes, I had all the requisite nicknames like “Brillo Head” and the like, but I stubbornly pressed on until the thing rose into the sky like a dense thicket outside a haunted house, prickly and foreboding, a haven for mites and other living creatures. Getting a comb through it was out of the question—it was impenetrable.
My mother, the more social of my parents, was embarrassed beyond belief.
“I can only wonder what the neighbors think,” she would say, staring at my head and shaking her head. After a couple months, my father, the silent type, chimed in with his two cents. “You need a haircut,” he said authoritatively.
“Why?” I asked. “Who cares what the neighbors think?” “I don’t care what the neighbors
Once, my friends and I were recruited in the schoolyard by an old pastor from the local Lutheran church. It seemed he had entered into a basketball league with some other churches and didn’t have enough congregates to field a team. We showed up in the gym underneath the church, practiced for a half-hour, and then suited up to play the visiting team that had just arrived.
“You play center,” he said to me. My opponent must have been sixfoot-seven-inches tall. I did my best despite the height disparity, and we won. After the game, my friends asked me why the pastor made me the center. “Beats me,” I shrugged. Later, we all realized why: the poor guy was half-blind, and from where he stood, I was the tallest player on the team: though barely six-feet, I had eight additional inches of hair.
Anyhow, here I am, with another chance to look really cool. I figure with all the gels and gobbly gook available, I can force my hair into straightness whether it likes it or not, and avail myself of any number of hip hairdos, including braids, pigtails, cornrows, and the requisite ponytail. The options are unlimited, except, of course, for Karen. It puzzles me, and frankly concerns me, that she is reluctant to embrace a husband with braids or pigtails. Whatever happened to standing by your man? Worse, the thought of me au natural doesn’t excite her, either. I tried to point out that had we lived on a desert island my hair would
It all boils down to age discrimination. I know with all of the Me Too stuff and other political correctness, people lose sight of the fact the one-third of this country is made up of adults like myself. We are not senior citizens, the aged, or grandpas—we are virile men at the top of our game who crave nothing more than a braid or a pigtail to twirl while we romance the fairer sex. And that, folks, is the real discrimination going on this country. Men like me can’t be the people we want to be because we can’t let our freak flag fly without being ostracized by the uncaring, hurtful people who rule society.
OK, so maybe I can’t have my ‘Fro ever again. Maybe I’ll have to yield to the square-heads and conform. But dang it, no one can stop me from expressing myself in my own way.
“I’m growing a beard,” I told Karen. “Like ZZ Top.” “Go right ahead,” she said.
She must realize it’ll take me 40 years for the damn thing to fill out. Rick Murphy is a six-time winner of the New York Press Association Best Column award as well as the winner of first place awards from the National Newspaper Association and the Suburban Newspaper Association of America and a two-time Pulitzer Prize nominee.
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stay with it the spirit of the rule, it would be simple to just to have—from the pavement—a measurement, and it’s something that can be easily verified on site. It doesn’t have to be a great deal of an expense. We are basically talking about a fence anyway. We are not talking about structures, permanent buildings.” Ed Gues, an ARB member who was speaking from his personal viewpoint, said the proposed changes “should have been done a long time ago because there has been a good deal of uncertainty
when someone is trying to put up a fence and they have gone through the trouble of actually doing it with a permit.”
But Amagansett resident Jim McMillan told the board that fencing over six feet forces wildlife– deer and turkeys alike—out into the roadway and that he doesn’t believe removing setbacks is a good idea because it would add to the problem. Instead, he suggested increasing setbacks, having fences taller than four feet handled by one department, and a review of the town’s existent six foot fence code because in his neighborhood “all properties” over a half acre are fenced within 20 feet of the
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“The barrage of fencing is creating a suburban atmosphere and diminishing our property values,” he said.
Town Trustee Susan McGraw Keber, who said she was speaking as a member of the East Hampton Group for Wildlife, told the board fencing, whether it is six, eight, or 10 feet tall, would ensure deer will be hurt on the roadways because there is no place for the animals to escape. Driving the animals on to the roadways also makes the roadways dangerous for motorists, she said. “A 10-foot deer fence, for me, is definitely a way to ensure that we will see the deer more out in the roadways and that is just unacceptable as a town,” she said.
Patty Kazinski, a town resident since 1974, said the number of fences and obstructions in town has increased with the “human population” and she believes that it is imperative that town officials practice what they preach by protecting “open space and the natural world that we live in.”
Kazinski noted when she first moved to the town there were no fences in many areas. “To me, it looks like a gulag now,” she said. “It
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looks like a prison, and is that what you want your town to look like, a prison? It’s no longer a beautiful town, if that is what you’re are going to do with it.” Kazinski said the changes to the code do more to protect landscaping businesses and that residents could use plants that deer are not attracted to stop them from entering their backyards.
Van Scoyoc noted there is a correlation between fences and the deer herd, which has increased over the past 20 years. “I think really the proliferation of people applying for and installing fences is a direct response to the fact that we have a very active and healthy deer population,” he said.
Councilman David Lys is the liaison to the town’s Wildlife Management Advisory Committee, which helps strategize ways the town can tackle its deer population. He said he has been researching the role and the intricacies of the committee and looks forward to calling a meeting very soon. The public hearing was closed. Anyone wishing to view the proposed code changes can do so in person at the town clerk’s office or online by visiting www. easthamptonny.gov.
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Traveler Watchman DMV Closed Until April
Independent / Jade Eckardt The DMV building is under construction and closed for at least a month, much to the consternation of patrons who arrived at the Riverhead locale on Friday.
By Jade Eckardt
The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) in Riverhead at 200 Old Country Rd. closed for renovations on March 1 and is expected to reopen the week of April 2. Customers in need of DMV services are advised to visit its offices in Port Jefferson, Medford or Hauppauge. Several attempts made by
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“I didn’t expect to make the time to come here and have it be closed. I took my break from work to come here to renew my license. I don’t have the time to go to another DMV,” said Dani Redding of Jamesport who arrived at the DMV
Friday morning only to find a construction site marked off with yellow caution tape.
Construction workers were in the process of removing materials from the interior of the building and disposing of them into two large dumpsters that had been placed in the parking lot. The workers declined to comment on the details of the work. “This is really inconvenient. I came all the way from Shelter Island and had no idea the DMV was closed for a month,” said a woman who arrived to apply for an enhanced driver’s license. According to the Department of Motor Vehicles website, an enhanced license is Federal REAL ID compliant and can be used instead of a passport to return to
the US by land or sea from Canada, Mexico and some Caribbean countries.
In order to accommodate an influx of customers while the Riverhead DMV is closed, the Port Jefferson office will be open for business on Fridays. When renovations are over and the Riverhead location reopens, the Port Jefferson office will resume its normal business hours from Monday through Thursday. Contact information and business hours for the Medford, Hauppauge and Port Jefferson DMVs are below. Customers can call 718-477-4820 for more information. According to the DMV, all offices listed are open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:30 AM to 4 PM and Thursday from 10 AM to 6 PM.
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Tomorrow at 1:30 PM, Suffolk County Legislator Bridget Fleming will host a ribbon cutting ceremony for the opening of the rebuilt footbridge in the Cranberry Bog Preserve in Riverhead. The bridge, which is the focal point of the 1.1mile hiking loop, was rebuilt using recycled and repurposed materials, for approximately $1000. The 165acre preserve serves as part of the drainage system of the Peconic River and is a natural reservoir for Long Island’s fresh water supply.
FASHION, FUN AND FONDUE See how fashion and cheese go together like wine and cheese at “A Cheesy Fashion Show” in Greenport tomorrow at 6:30 PM at 44 Front St. Presented by health food store and café The Market, the event serves to welcome the new Cheese Cave outpost of The
marine mammals and sea turtles of New York and how to help protect them and provide them with a safer environment. DiGiovanni is a national recognized expert in the field of marine mammal and sea turtle strandings. Learn what the organization does and how you can get involved, on Friday at 7 PM.
The adult crafting group with create flower pot wind chimes on Saturday at 11 AM. Join Casey Fehn and make wind chimes out of flower pots with a spring theme. There is a $5 material fee and registration is required. Class size is limited to 12 people. Contact Jocelyn Ozolins for more information at jozolins@ silibrary.org.
GOT WINE TOOLS? The Southold Historical Society is seeking small wine related artifacts and tools by loan or donation for display in a wine exhibit this coming summer. The exhibit, “Clink! A Toast to North Fork Wine,” will highlight the North Fork wine industry. The society is looking for objects such as vine knives, grafting knives, grape shears, corkscrews, and any other interesting wine tools. Contact assistant director Deanna Walker, 631-765-5500, ext. 2 or email d.walker@southoldhistorical.org.
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Independent/Jim Shaw Just before high tide at the North Ferry terminal on Shelter Island during last week’s Nor’easter.
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documentary offers an unflinching look at how women are treated in the United States today. Director Kamala Lopez reveals the inadequacy of present laws that claim to protect women, ultimately presenting a persuasive argument for the urgency of ratifying the Equal Rights Amendment. Join Chief Scientist Robert A. DiGiovanni, Jr. of the Atlantic Marine Conservation Society for “Protecting Marine Mammals and Sea Turtles,” a lecture on the
Gain practical boat knowledge about accident prevention, running aground, onboard fires, getting lost, towing, medical emergencies and more at “Emergencies On Board,” presented by the United States Power Squadrons (USPS), part of the USPS University seminar series. Attendees will learn how to adequately prepare for common emergencies and deal with them when they occur. On Saturday at 1 PM, the event will take place at West Marine, 1089 Old Country Rd., Riverhead. There is a $35 fee, which includes the Emergencies On Board booklet. Call Vince Mauceri, 631-725-3679, to learn more. GREAT WAR SYMPOSIUM The Suffolk County Historical Society (SCHS) presents “Long
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Island and the Great War: A Symposium” in commemoration of the centennial of WWI. The event will feature a group of distinguished WWI researchers and authorities and will conclude with a curator’s tour of SCHS’s acclaimed exhibition “Over Here, Over There: Long Island and the Great War.” The event takes place on Saturday from 8:30 AM to 4 PM. Cost is $25 per person and includes morning refreshments and light lunch. RSVP required; call 631-727-2881, ext. 100.
Stillman said the film was shot in 22 states and three foreign countries over six years. It has been largely funded by the donations of supporters who believe in its message and Clark’s example of humanitarianism. Stillman, who lives in Oneonta, is about $35,000 shy of his goal to complete the film, which he says needs some color work and rights ironed out before it can be distributed.
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RIVERHEAD LIBRARY HAPPENINGS Create a gardener’s hand scrub and a healing salve during aromatherapist Tara Penske’s “The Essential Gardener: A Journey Down the Aromatherapy Path.” Attendees will learn tips from stories about gardening, plants, and the healing benefits from both. This class is offered on Saturday from 11 AM to 12:30 PM and is ideal for attendees aged 10 and above. Call the library for more info: 631-7273228.
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Stillman said Southampton Inn owner Dede Gotthelf attended a special screening of the film for Clark’s 90th birthday in December and suggested he screen the movie at the venue.
Gotthelf said she believes the movie is “incredibly provocative and an inspiration for people,” whether or not they understand or approve of some of Clark’s beliefs or principles. “It’s just an amazing inspiration to have a person so committed to doing the right thing and putting his own life and that of his family in jeopardy to follow his passion,” she said.
Following the film, Stillman answered questions such as why he chose to make the film and what he hoped to achieve by showing it in Parkland, Florida, the site of a fatal school shooting last month, where he is scheduled to screen this week. Stillman said he is hoping to talk to young people in the community and create a segment that will be able to dovetail current events to put into better perspective for them. Stillman explained that when he spoke with Clark last week, he
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noted how the shootings motivated the kids to action.
“You have to understand that we are re-litigating the same issues that Ramsey was fighting against in the 1960s today, and so I think that there is some kind of connection between what happened back then and what is happening right now, whether or not I can make that clear enough in this film is another story, but I am certainly going to try,” he said. Former CBS anchor Gloria Joseph, who attended Stillman’s screening, said she was willing to put up a $500 donation as challenge for anyone else to match to help put Stillman on the path to finishing the film. Joseph said she had no idea of the scope of Clark’s work over the decades, and noted that “he was not swayed by power or dollars” but wanted to “really ferret out the facts for himself.
“I really admire the citizenship of who Ramsey Clark is,” she said. “The fact that when the going gets tough, the tough have to get going. We have to look for the facts, we don’t need alternative facts. We need truth, and that is who Ramsey Clark is to me.”
Deborah Ziegler, an executive producer of the film who is formerly of Shelter Island, said the reason why the film is significant is because “people like Clark are rare.” “And, it is so important for all of us, whether you are politicians or citizens, to step up, speak out, and make our voice heard,” she said.
For more information about Citizen Clark . . . A Life of Principle, visit www.alifeofprinciple.com.
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events can not be grandfathered in the way the code is now because permits are not presently required.
The board agreed to discuss how to address events, such as the weddings, that have been booked ahead of time and could be affected by the proposed code changes.
Rickenbach said it’s possible the village could make an “exception” to address the situation. “I am totally in favor of [the legislation], I just don’t want to punish families that are unwittingly planning weddings,” Borsack said. “It’s late for that.” The village will continue to accept email or written communication about the proposed amendments, according to Rickenbach. He said he expects the discussion to continue during the public hearing at the board’s regular meeting on March 16.
Also at the meeting, the village agreed to lease a section of the building at Main Beach to the U.S. Navy so that a cellular sensor can be installed to give the government the capability to switch off cellular reception, allowing them to use the frequency in an emergency. Regular cellular service would not be affected by the installation of the sensor and the sensor would not be visible or affect the character of the building. The agreement, once signed, would be for a five-year lease with the option for three renewals, which could extend the terms to a 20-year lease.
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Independent/Courtesy Riverhead Central School District The Riverhead Youth Coalition recently presented its substance abuse programs to professionals.
Independent/CourtesyHampton Bays School District Hampton Bays High School students recently designed and painted an inspiring mural in their school.
Hampton Bays With a 350-square-foot blank hallway wall as their canvas, studentartists at Hampton Bays High School used their talents to design and paint a colorful and inspiring work of art that captures the spirit of their school. The mural came to fruition as part of a unity mural project created by local artist Joyce Raimondo, who works with students across Long Island to foster positive expression through art. “With so much tension in our country today, I wanted to create a project that would give young people a creative forum for teamwork and peaceful collaboration,” said Raimondo. “The school’s mottos come to life with murals by students, for students.” The Hampton Bays mural project kicked off in mid-February with a brainstorming session, during which Art Club members came up with ideas to best illustrate their school’s mottos, which include “Lifelong Learning” and “Character.” Raimondo then worked with the students to lay out the mural and begin the painting process. Art Club adviser and teacher Keegan Bishop helped the students complete the giant work of art that features an image of the Ponquogue Bridge and the ocean. Riverhead The members of the Riverhead
Youth Coalition recently showcased their robust substance abuse public awareness campaign at the Long Island Prevention Resource Center’s annual networking luncheon, which was held at the Bayport-Blue Point Library. During the presentation, the Riverhead students, in grades 7 to 12, shared their experiences with the audience of substance abuse professionals, highlighted their innovative public awareness campaigns, and displayed the results of their research on the latest trends in ecigarette use. The students, who have pledged to lead a substance-free lifestyle, meet every other week to record public service announcements and coordinate medication take back events with the Riverhead Police Department and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency. They also participate in Project Sticker Shock, in which they place brightly colored stickers on cases of beer to warn customers about penalties related to buying alcohol for minors. Currently, the coalition members are working to conduct scans within the community to identify retailers that sell and aggressively advertise e-cigarettes. They are sharing their knowledge with local leaders in an effort to curtail e-cigarette usage among teens. The three-year-old Riverhead Youth Coalition is sponsored by the
Riverhead Community Awareness Program (CAP) and overseen by Cynthia Redmond, a community prevention specialist at CAP. tuckahoe The Tuckahoe Educational Foundation, Art Department, Parent Teacher Organization, and Shared Decision Making Team are hosting a collaborative community event where students, parents, and seniors can create a pottery bowl that will be auctioned off at the school’s annual Tuckahoe Empty Bowls Evening Event, tomorrow from 6 to 8 PM in the Tuckahoe school cafeteria. The main idea behind this event is to make clay bowls, serve a simple soup and salad, and let participants take the bowl home as a reminder that many people face an empty bowl all too frequently or have too little to eat. Come to Tuckahoe tomorrow and receive a handmade ceramic bowl and a meal of soup and salad for just $5. Bring a canned or boxed food for donation and receive a handmade ceramic spoon.
Event proceeds will replenish Tuckahoe School’s community garden and local food pantry. Tuckahoe thanks its supporters: Hampton Bays Panera Bread, Tuckahoe Educational Committee, Tuckahoe Shared Decision Making Committee, and Tuckahoe teachers and staff. Pre-Kindergarten and kindergarten registration for residents of the Tuckahoe Common School District is continuing; call the district’s main office at 631-2833550 for further information.
Independent/Westhampton Beach School District Tara Hudson’s kindergartners at Westhampton Beach Elementary School marked their 100th day of school on February 15 with a number of themed activities.
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Bees Move To Regional Finals
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The Bridgehampton team that took the court Monday night looked suspiciously like the team that began the season losing six straight games.
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of players–only two remaining starters–the whispers were mounting that this was the end of an era, that the winningest basketball program in New York State history finally faced the final curtain. And then pride and legacy and
history entered the game. After falling behind 17-6 to Livingston Manor, a perennial Class D powerhouse, the Killer Bees clawed up and out of the grave. Riding the hot hand of senior J.P. Harding, an honorable mention Class D state all-star, the Bees
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Elijah White and the Bridgehampton Killer Bees are doing what they do best in March – just win, baby.
The dream, and the dynasty, was still alive: Bridgehampton 50, Livingston Manor 48. Next up is the New York State Regional Final, against the winner of the Newfield vs. Martin Luther King Jr. game.
It was an ideal time for the new coach, Ronnie White, to address his critics, but there was a more important thing on his mind: a trip to the Final Four and a chance to win a record 10th state
title. White, incidentally, won three titles when he played for The Bees. Elijah White, the coach’s son, added 14 points for the Bees, now 9-11 on the season.
Greenport played East Rockaway for the Long Island Class C title last night. If successful, the Clippers will play Saturday against an opponent yet to be determined. That game will also take place in Center Moriches.
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East Hampton junior Ethan McCormac represented the East Hampton/Pierson/Bridgehampton High School boys varsity swim team at the New York State Championship Meet that took place at The Nassau County Aquatic Center over the weekend.
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FINDING BALANCE Renee McCormack is a local East Hampton resident who, like myself, prides her lifestyle on the ability to balance fitness and food, inspiring her company, FOODfitness. Upon meeting at a local Starbucks, we instantly connected. Trying samples of peanut butter, Nutella, protein balls was otherworldly. Who knew healthy could taste so good? I recommend them for a post workout dessert. Her granola clusters proved just as delicious when I needed a snack on a recent road trip—savory but sweet, and definitely unlike what I’ve tried thus far. Where did the brand FOODFitness originate? The FOODfitness brand was a revelation I had on a “LifeFitness” bike at Railroad Fitness. I felt that name really incorporated the combination of three elements of what it means to be truly fit: awareness of diet, exercise, and spiritual connection. I had the granola recipes set at the time and was awaiting the business name to present itself. It felt like a sign. FOODfitness seemed to be the perfect name for a high energy, health-oriented snack food. I really want to send a message that food is just as important if not more than anything else when it comes to fitness. HOW DID YOUR HAVING A BRAIN HEMORRHAGE INFLUENCE YOUR LIFE?
I had a massive brain hemorrhage in 2013. It was a sudden experience that showed me that you can’t control everything in life. It also taught me that the mind is a powerful tool that sets the tone for every experience. I had to separate myself from the physical part of the incident. It was a time of deep meditative practice for me. Aside from childbirth, that experience continues to empower me to be
patient, trust the process, and always believe in myself.
When I was cleared to begin rehab, I was under 100 pounds and had to learn to walk and do everyday tasks again. I did everything in my power to rebound and get back to my life as it was before. I could go on and on about that experience; it could be an article in and of itself ! Essentially, I learned to recognize that life presents many hurdles and I am strong enough to persevere, overcome, and even conquer my biggest challenges. Do you follow any dietary restrictions? When I was younger, I experimented with every healthoriented lifestyle: fruitarian, vegan, vegetarian, etc.
I now have one guiding rule, balance. Life is too short to deprive myself of the adventures of food. I find restrictions often lead to negative consequences or extreme behaviors.
The founder of my cooking school, Annemarie Colbin, stressed the importance of listening to your cravings, which usually indicate a need within the body. Intuitively, your body has the power to heal itself and will give you signs of how to find the balance it needs. I crave dark chocolate, so apparently, I must need it! So, I listen to that and I’ve made chocolate a daily habit, lucky me! No matter what, every day ends with a cup of herbal tea. It’s my way of winding down and helping my body let go of what it doesn’t need from the day, while preparing it for the new day that awaits. What’s your relationship with food? Food has always been a central part of my life. My grandparents were
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from Sicily and most childhood memories revolved around food. My mother lived in the kitchen and [she] is my greatest inspiration to feed my family well and share my food with others. Food is healing to eat as well as to make. I love to eat, but I love to feed others even more. So as a chef, it’s a win-win for me!
I never feel bad about what I eat . . . and I don’t always eat a perfect diet. If I’ve eaten too much, I make a mental note to eat less the next day or make an extra lap the next time I go for a run. It’s all about finding balance. I have a sweet tooth and look forward to a treat at the end of the day with my tea . . . it’s a positive motivator for me and a reward I give to myself for the day’s efforts. I think I deserve it! How’d you come up with the FLAVOR COMBO IN YOUR GRANOLA CLUSTERS? Making healthy dishes tasteful is the exciting challenge of a life in the kitchen. I wanted my granola line to represent a healthy motto and be a snack my kids love to eat, as well as what healthy mainstream eaters enjoy. My kids, family, and friends were the deciding forces that led to the current three flavors offered. Combining superfoods like bee pollen, cocoa nibs, flax seeds, seaweed, etc. was essential to make it a superior snack and appeal to health-conscious eaters. I’ve added fennel seed to the Cranberry Coconut Cocoa Nib flavor as my own Italian influenced creative twist. The Maple Vanilla Peanut Butter contains the best tasting crunchy peanut butter I’ve ever tasted, finished with a sprinkle of local sea salt. It is truly a small batch, locally made product and virtually all ingredients are sourced from within the U.S. I only buy from certified organic and gluten free farms. what’s your Favorite way to eat your clusters? I top my smoothie bowl with fresh fruit and the Granola “Sprinkles” (the tasty crumbs at the bottom of the bag) for added flavor and crunch. I also eat the Maple Vanilla Peanut Butter Clusters right out
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of the bag, which I keep on hand in my Jeep. I am never on the road without snacks. what ages are your kids? how do you incorporate the FOODfitness philosophy at home? My daughter Stella is 14 and my son, Xavier is 18. They’ve become avid foodies, which I’m proud of. Currently, they are both on school trips outside the country and they each packed protein powders, trail mixes, and of course FOODfitness. I was delighted to see they have their food priorities set.
At home, they make suggestions about different dishes FOODfitness can be added to and they often give me feedback about my social media posts. They tease me about being too organic, which affirms that I’m doing the right thing as their mom. They are my best critics—honest, yet supportive. What’s next on YOUR fitness journey? My original business, Bee Organic, was a juice and smoothie company. It was successful, but too demanding for me as a mother of
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majors is a huge step to getting the job done,” meaning, for him, he’s on the right path to winning that last Major come June.
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MUIRFIELD TO MEXICO The distance from Muirfield in Scotland to Mexico City is over 5000 miles. Phil Mickelson’s 42nd PGA TOUR victory was winning the 2013 Open Championship (his 5th Major) in Muirfield. The Hall of Famer’s 43rd victory was in Mexico City on Sunday. Five thousand miles and 40,000 hours apart. Muirfield to Mexico City, with plenty of trials and tribulations in between.
To put that victory drought in perspective, it is just over 2000 hours until the first tee shot is struck at Shinnecock for this year’s US Open Championship. Only five players in golf history have won all
four of golf ’s Majors. Mickelson has trophies for the other three but not our national championship, the one he wants the most, which would complete his career grand slam. That Mickelson has finished second a record six times in the US Open makes it even more frustrating for him.
But, according to Phil, he is on the right path. On Sunday, Mickelson won the World Golf Championship–Mexico Championship in a playoff with the hottest golfer on the planet and last year’s Player of the Year, Justin Thomas. After the win, Mickeslon said “having a win prior to the
What’s really strange is when you look Mickelson’s 43 career wins, he’s never ever been ranked number one in the world, never been Player of the Year, and never the leading money winner. In fact, in 1992, the year Mickelson made his debut on the PGA Tour, he was not even named Rookie of the Year. One time Tour winner Mark Carnevale received that honor.
Welcome to the “Tiger Era.” Even though Mickelson is five years older than Tiger Woods, their careers have run on parallel time tracks. Mickelson won a PGA Tour event, the Tucson Open, as an amateur, then finished college, before beginning his pro career. Tiger left Stanford after his second year, and won his first event that same year. Tiger went on to win 79 PGA Tour victories, including 14 Majors. Unfortunate timing for Mickelson’s career, but he readily admits he has always liked a challenge. Phil has had a four-and-a-half year slump. Tiger has had injuries, surgeries, and a slew of personal
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problems to deal with. After Mickelson’s Sunday victory, at age 47, Tiger must be feeling like a youngster at only 42. Apparently, their golf games are now rounding into shape and, if we’re lucky, we will all get to witness a different rivalry. This time both Phil and Tiger have others to worry about . . . a rash of really good, talented young players all seeking Major victories. One thing we know for sure, it is not easy to win at the professional level. Nancy Lopez and Sam Sneed, both all-time greats, never won a US Open. Mickelson’s win in Mexico over a field of the top 64 players in the world was extra sweet, as it was Team Mickelson all the way. Phil’s younger brother, Tim, is now his caddie and it was his first win on his brother’s bag. Mickelson’s longtime caddie, Jim “Bones” McKay, now carries a microphone for NBC Sports and for sure, it is quite a bit lighter than a 40-pound Tour bag.
Muirfield and the 2013 Open Championship is in the rearview mirror, but Phil seems to be on the right road leading to Shinnecock.
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I don’t know what Hamill’s purpose was in bringing up the Vietnam War, but his take on that is equally flawed. I served in Vietnam for 15 months. In fact, one of the jobs I had involved sending supplies to his brother’s outfit, the 173rd Abn. Brigade when they were based in Bien Hoa, before they moved to the Central Highlands. In fact, the movie depicting what the 173rd did at Hill 875, Hamburger Hill, is my favorite Vietnam movie and one of the few honest ones Hollywood produced. I’m sorry Hamill’s brother doesn’t think it was worthwhile, and it’s his right to think so. But over 70 percent of Vietnam vets, including myself, believe it was worthwhile.
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It’s going to take time and money. There’s no deadline, so I’m enjoying the creative part of the process, taste testing and packaging design. What’s your fitness routine like?
of the business, so I am active every day. My greatest challenge is to slow down and be present, which is a major aspect of overall fitness. Incorporating little bouts of yoga and meditation are disciplines I make time for daily.
I don’t have a regimented routine. ARE THERE ANY NEW Some days I run, other days I just LOCAL COLLABORATIONS? need mental clarity, so I walk my dog or go hiking with my husband I’m excited to start carrying local and kids. It’s not unusual to catch sea salt as one of the ingredients me lifting 50-lb. bags of oats or in the Granola Clusters. boxes of almonds, walnuts, and Supporting other local businesses is other supplies. I operate every facet empowering for everyone involved, E v E ry t h i n g E a s t E n d thE
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