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12 Commuter Connection Service Discussed Southampton Chamber talks benefits.

32 A Walk Down Memory Lane: Class Of 1968 Pierson High School graduates look back.

23 Drunken Boating Charges International stylist rams another boat.

18 Fire At The Creeks Firefighters battle blaze; extensive damage to main residence.

34 Riverhead Nonprofit Gets National Grant The Butterfly Project is set to soar.

23 Shelter Island PD: Stalker Faces Charges Former Island resident arrest third time this year.

25 Barely Intoxicated, Highly Intoxicated Two charged in Sag Harbor, third arrest this year

B2 The Kindergarten Teacher Film opens Hamptons International Film Festival.

B10 Brett Loving Artist uses heavy machinery, connecting landscape to work.

B3 Alan Alda Receives Artistic Champion Award.

B25 Indy Snaps Rock For Our Rights at Planned Parenthood benefit.

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B29 Sang Lee Farms Peconic’s certified organic farm rooted in family.

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35 42 39 Halstead’s Louise East End Soccer Goals A Covert Operation Phillips Forbes Royals one step ahead of Saunders' Chris Covert A passion for people Whalers. rarely shows his hand — proves key in people sales. provesuntil A passion for keynow. to $3.2 billion in sales By Nicole Teitler nicole@indyeastend.com

38 Real Estate News “Artbarn” on the market; Stunner from Town & Country.

ouise Phillips Forbes proves that women can have it all. With career sales exceeding $3.2 billion in the residential real estate market over the past 30 years, this happily married mother of two is paving the way as a symbol for female empowerment. Married after 40 and having her sons at 42 and 44, there is no stopping this modern woman. Forbes grew up in the South to a family of modest means but strong ties to the community. Her grandfather was a minister and her mother’s family founded Vanderbilt Medical School,

carrying an old Nashville name with very deep roots. Everywhere young Forbes went she went smiling, a true Southern charmer. When she moved from Tennessee to New York City in 1987, with only $800 in her pocket, she immediately felt a sense of place, and took to the heartbeat pulsing throughout the energetic streets. “I managed to navigate the intimacy of what Nashville was for me growing up and make New York City a very small town. Fostering relationships from my grocery store to my doorman, or brokers I’ve done business with for 30 years, it’s part of how I’m wired,”

40 Deeds Deeds featured above $5 million. said Forbes. Originally, her career aspiration was to be a professional dancer, a decision that proved to be both challenging and humbling. Suddenly she was a small fish in rather big pond, simultaneously bartending, waiting tables, and modeling with countless auditions. In a moment of serendipity, while working at Brother Jimmy’s restaurant, an agent recommended she go into real estate. In that moment, her life changed. Her first year in the industry was under the Solarz Realty moniker, only making $8400 that year working in a small office with three ring binders

44 Hurricanes Keep Churning Along 43-12, the local look to defend Long Island title.

and no fax machine. Now considered a power broker in Manhattan, Forbes has proved that the sky’s the limit when you set your sights high. She is a winner of Halstead Real Estate’s esteemed Broker-of-the-Year award multiple times, and leads the firm’s number one sales team, focusing on luxury residential sales and in-development projects. In an industry that is based on numbers, from budgets to commissions, Forbes stands out as an educator rather than a saleswoman. “I quickly came to learn that it’s a business of people. I’m relationship driven. My husband says I even care about the bad

45 Tuckers Volleyball Back With A Vengeance Mattituck girls make short work of Mt. Sinai. 46 EH, SH Bounce Back From Losses Field hockey teams maintain status.

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Columbus Day Dear Rick, In March of this year, the Southampton Board of Education, under then president, Roberta Hunter Esq., voted to replace Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples’ Day, with a vote of 4-2, but it hasn’t completely been replaced. Through Freedom of Information Law request, I obtained Jean Mingot’s (Assistant Superintendent of Business) contract. In it, it lists all the holidays he has off. Columbus Day is listed, but Indigenous Peoples’ Day is not. As this is a multi-year contract, just the holidays were specified without any dates assigned to them. Roberta Hunter signed this contract on behalf of the district AFTER the school district voted to remove the longtime federal holiday of Columbus Day from its calendar. The Columbus Days they are referring to include this year, October 9, and October 14, 2019. Hunter has been a strong advocate for removing Columbus Day from the school calendar. I can only assume that Hunter used her attorney skills and thoroughly read, and knowingly signed, this contract with the intent of keeping Columbus Day listed as a holiday. So why is Columbus Day acceptable behind the scenes in the district but not on the school calendar, for the students and public? Does the district think that teaching lies, and making up whichever holiday they “feel” is a good holiday, is acceptable and in the best interest of the students? The district’s job is to teach facts and the truth. The fact is that the second Monday of each October is observed as the federal holiday of Columbus Day, not Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Teach the facts. I sure hope Mr. Mingot checks the holidays on the federal calendar, so he knows exactly when Columbus Day falls and he doesn’t show up for work on Monday.

Happy Columbus Day!

Lori Tutt

A Price to Pay Dear Rick, On September 20, the editorial board of Newsday published an editorial about “Suffolk County Democratic leader Rich Schaffer playing politics with selecting judgeships for Conservatives and Independence parties.” Schaffer has been busy rigging the system for State Supreme Court judicial candidates. The editorial states that “Rich Schaffer plays voters as suckers.” This rigging occurred as the Democrats were holding a nominating convention for State Supreme Court judicial candidates. It was reported that Schaffer turned over three of four state Supreme Court judgeships to Conservative Party insiders. On the fourth seat the Conservatives got a cash back reward to Democrat, George Nolan, counsel to the Suffolk County legislature. It

seems that George’s brother, Phil Nolan, “the president of Suffolk County Off-Track Betting, recently had his arm twisted to hire Michael Torres, former leader of the Islip Conservatives, for an easy $65,000 job.” Also, at the same time George’s name got floated for the judgeship. Newsday goes on to say that “until something changes, this cynical charade by party bosses will continue to stain the impartiality of judges and perpetuate a lackluster bench. The time has come for nonpartisan, merit based judicial selection in New York.” As with Rich Schaffer, Suffolk County Democratic leader, there is a price to pay for machine politics. We have a similar problem in East Hampton. Rona Klopman

More Guns? Dear Editor, Thank you for printing “Zeldin and Gershon Square Off,” so that voters know where each candidate stands on various topics. One important issue that was not covered in the article, however, is gun safety. Lee Zeldin cosponsored and voted for the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act, which would allow any person with a concealed carry permit from another state (with weaker gun laws that don’t require a background check or safety training, for example) to carry their weapon in New York. Law enforcement is overwhelmingly opposed to this bill, since more guns on the streets means more lives at risk. In fact, an association representing 18,000 police departments across the country sent a letter to Congress asking them to reject this legislation, noting it would “hamper law enforcement efforts to prevent gun violence.” Perry Gershon supports common sense gun measures, and that includes upholding New York’s strong gun laws, rather than undermining them. Sincerely, Carol Deistler

All The Power To the Editor, Community Choice Aggregation is clearly a good alternative for the East End. Expect LIPA to fight it tooth and nail. One of the underlying concepts implied by Community Choice is that electric power is bought in competitive markets rather than by a monopoly utility that then distributes it to all of its captive customers. This is also in part what the fight about Deepwater is about — I suggest that the Deepwater project should be seen as an example of what goes wrong when a monopoly has all of the power (pun intended). Tom Bjurlof

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The Shinnecock Hills Golf Club has blocked off a portion of a road that the Southampton Town Highway Superintendent says may well be owned by the town. Independent/James J. Mackin

Highway Supe Spanks Shinnecock Golf Club Gregor says ‘driveway is likely a town road’ By Rick Murphy rmurphy@indyeastend.com

Don’t expect to see Southampton Town Highway Supervisor Alex Gregor playing at the exclusive Shinnecock Hills Golf Club anytime soon. Officials of the club have been privately seething at Gregor since he put the clamps on its ambitious plan to close off a portion of Tuckahoe Road that runs through the golf course. While reviewing the club’s proposal two years ago, championed by no less than former New York City Mayor and club member Michael Bloomberg, Gregor was less than enthusiastic. Gregor noted in some of the corre-

spondence exchanged at the time that the club believes it owns a “private” portion of St. Andrews Road that runs just north of the western boundary of the course adjacent to Montauk Highway. He’s not so sure, he said in an interview this week. “The evidence points to my asking the question: Can you prove this? That’s my job,” Gregor said. He wrote a letter to the Shinnecock Hills Golf Club on September 11 notifying club officials they were not authorized to close off a portion of the road and questioning whether the club had any ownership rights at all.

If the club were to rekindle its plan to close a portion of Tuckahoe Road, the so-called private road — which the club contends is a driveway — would play an important part: It would become a feeder road to reroute traffic off of County Road 39 and away from the portion of Tuckahoe Road near the clubhouse. There are actually two St. Andrews roads in the town. The one that runs near the Southampton Montessori School abuts the golf course. The portion headed west toward the club is now blocked from public use. Gregor said he could see it as a valuable alternate route for people heading down to the village or coming from the village and heading north to say, the national golf course. “The Highway Department alone has the right to determine whether a town road should or should not be closed,” Gregor said. In the September 11 letter Gregor addressed to Nicholas Conlin, the club’s general manager, he asked the club to remove “any signs and barricades.” There were originally building lots planned along the road in question. The club was “never given title to any portion of the right-of-way. St. Andrews Road was to be accepted into the

Town Highway system,” Gregor wrote. Two years ago, Bloomberg seemed to have the ear of Southampton Town Supervisor Jay Schneiderman. Brett Pickens, the Shinnecock Hills Golf Club president, put together a financial package that would compensate the town for the loss of the roadway. But Gregor threw water on the idea that closing Tuckahoe Road and rerouting traffic away from the golf course was somehow a benefit to the town residents. He called it a “favor” to the golf club and the offer it made to help things along, “a bribe.” This time around, Gregor’s letter triggered an angry response from the club’s attorney, Anthony Pasca of Esseks, Hefter, Angel, Di Talia, & Pasca. He said Shinnecock considers the portion of roadway in question “nothing more than a driveway” and warned Gregor that the club would not tolerate his “recent threats and antagonism.” “Ever since the opening of CR 39 in 1932, the club has exercised excusive dominion and control over the abandoned section of St. Andrews Road,” Pasca wrote. “We must insist that you retract your letter immediately and reContinued On Page 55.

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Women’s-Only Workspace Pops Up In Sag Harbor Local trio creates affordable office for innovation and networking By Desirée Keegan desiree@indyeastend.com Three Sag Harbor women saw a need for a designated co-working space for entrepreneurial and freelance females on the East End, so they decided to create one. Physical therapist Sarah Cohen, journalist and author Amanda Fairbanks, and chef Liza Tremblay, founders of The Shed, launched their popup workspace at Estia’s Little Kitchen in Sag Harbor this month behind the mission that women of diverse backgrounds throughout each stage of their career need a nurturing environment from which to work, connect, and thrive. For those who work from a home office or find themselves bouncing

The Shed founders Liza Tremblay, Amanda Fairbanks, and Sarah Cohen inside their new pop-up women’s-only co-working space at Estia’s Little Kitchen in Sag Harbor. Independent/Desirée Keegan

around from coffee shop to coffee shop, the trio believe the space — named after the phrase “she shed” (similar to “man cave”) — will rid women of isolation and other distractions. The home, children, laundry, cooking, cleaning, and the plethora of busywork that women do “gets in the way of actual, focused work,” said Fairbanks. “I think there’s a seriousness and purpose to committing to a space and a community, and showing up for yourself and for others,” she continued. “There’s something powerful about leaving your house, getting out of your pajamas, and taking yourself seriously, and I think your work reflects that.”

It all started when Cohen read a story of Fairbanks’s through a Facebook post. The writer’s article for The San Francisco Chronicle focused on an all-women co-working space in Mill Valley, CA. That’s when the wheels in Cohen’s mind began turning. The Stony Brook Southampton doctor, who started the hospital’s Center for Parkinson’s Disease, ran into Fairbanks at Citarella back in January, and asked the former New

York Times and East Hampton Star journalist if she wanted to give it a shot. Fairbanks was enthusiastic and the pair arranged to meet in March, coincidentally, at Estia’s, with Christina Martin, The Shed’s social media coordinator. Little did Cohen know that two weeks before the scheduled get-together she would be diagnosed with breast cancer. Continued On Page 55.

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Deepwater Wind uncovered “sensitive cultural resources” during the course of testing and has asked state officials to keep the information from the public. The company redacted the information from a Section VII filing asking the state to approve its plan to bring offshore wind-generated power into the Town of East Hampton. Beach Lane in Wainscott is the preferred destination. Leonard Singer, an attorney for Couch White LLP, representing Deepwater, wrote to Jessica Vigars, the New York State Records Access Officer, earlier this month. He asked Deepwater be allowed to keep certain information from the public view. In addition to detailed pricing and the location of some “confidential commercial information,” Singer alluded to an Archeological Resources Online report. Silver maintained in his letter a “resource” was identified “during shovel testing.” Singer opined, “Should the location of this resource be disclosed, it may be vandalized, damaged, removed, or otherwise disturbed.” The archeological resource dates back from

“before indigenous people came into contact with an outside culture.” Larry Penny, the former Director of Natural Resources for East Hampton Town, said this type of finding typically mandates a review that could turn into a full-scale excavation. Singer said he did notify the State Historic Preservation Office but did not indicate Deepwater intended to take any further action. He did not identify when the find was made or where Deepwater was testing when it was uncovered. Jeff Bragman, an East Hampton Town Board member who is opposed to the Deepwater project, was perturbed to learn that the town was not notified of the archeological find. Bragman was on the short end of a 3-2 board vote to grant Deepwater an easement that will allow it to bring a power cable on land at Beach Lane in Wainscott from its wind generators off Montauk. He said on Thursday, September 27, that his understanding was that Deepwater was reporting that there is a concentration of Indian archeologiContinued On Page 55.

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Public Hearings Begin On East Hampton Studies

main focus of each meeting will be on one hamlet at a time, a member of the public can speak to issues about any of the hamlet studies at every meeting. Wolffsohn stressed that it is important for members of the public to keep in mind that these studies are not dictating immediate goals. Rather, it is a long-term look, going forward over coming generations of change, that are the studies’ focus. The meetings will all be held during the town board’s work sessions, held every two weeks at Town Hall on Pantigo Road. Each meeting will begin at 6:30 PM. First up is Wainscott. That meeting

is Thursday, October 4. The Wainscott study covers the area south of the highway, all the way north to the town’s border with Sag Harbor, including the airport, and is bound to the east by Route 114. “This master plan is designed to help the town understand how the Wainscott commercial district looks and functions today, and to explore ways that it could be improved to better serve the community in the future,” the introduction to the 74-page study reads. The idea, it appears, as a goal, is to slowly, over coming generations, change the look of the business district along Montauk Highway, which is considered the gateway to East Hampton, from the semistrip mall look it now has, to a village downtown area. “The ultimate goal of this study is to provide the Town of East Hampton with an inspirational, achievable plan which will enhance Wainscott’s strengths while significantly improving the hamlet’s aesthetics, walkability, functionality, and vitality,” the introduction reads. Also likely to be brought up at the hearing is the plan now being put forward by the owner of the 70-plus acre gravel pit just north of the highway to create 50 buildable commercial properties on the land. This proposal appears to be contradictory to the Wainscott hamlet study, and has already engendered concern and opposition from some members of the Wainscott Citizens Advisory Committee. Next up will be East Hampton on October 18. This is the largest of the hamlets, and includes Northwest Woods. One of the main focuses of that

study are the North Main Street, Springs Fireplace Road, and Pantigo Road business areas. The introduction to that study states that it focuses on “East Hampton’s three commercial areas intended to capture the community’s shared vision of more attractive, walkable, and economically vibrant commercial centers. The illustrative master plans show a potential way that the commercial districts could be redeveloped over coming decades, but they are not the only possible result of any potential changes.” The third hearing will be for the Amagansett study, on November 1. The Amagansett area runs all the way east across Napeague to the point where Old Montauk Highway forks off from Montauk Highway. The area around the train station in Amagansett is being scrutinized as a candidate for long-term change in the study. Increased parking at the train station, and the chaotic intersection just east of the station are in play. “One key problem area mentioned by many workshop participants was the intersection of Abrahams Landing Road with Montauk Highway, Old Stone Highway, and the Long Island Rail Road track crossing with the two roadways intersecting just north of the crossing, and Abrahams Landing Road intersecting with Montauk Highway just south of the crossing. Since Old Stone Highway carries about three times the traffic of Abrahams Landing Road, motorists heading to or from it must execute a turn immediately north of the tracks. A right turn lane on westbound Montauk Continued On Page 22.

abused and killed for food each year. Like many others, I always thought of farm animals as “food on the hoof.” But, after watching the deeply moving feature film Okja on Netflix, I realized that a farm animal is much like our family dog, fully deserving of compassion and respect. An internet search showed me that farm animals get neither on today’s fac-

tory farms. Male baby chicks are suffocated in plastic garbage bags or ground up alive. Laying hens are crowded into small wire cages that tear out their feathers. Breeding sows spend their lives pregnant in metal cages. Dairy cow babies are snatched from their mothers upon birth, so we can drink their milk. The cruelties inherent in factory faming

drove me to replace animal products in my diet with a rich variety of plant-based meats and dairy items offered by my supermarket. I have since learned that my cruelty-free diet is also great for my health and for the health of our planet.

It’s the public’s turn to weigh in on the town’s hamlet studies By T. E. McMorrow t.e@indyeastend.com

It is now the public’s turn to weigh in on the hamlet studies conducted by consulting teams working on behalf of the East Hampton Town Planning Department over the past many months. Each of the hamlets — Amagansett, East Hampton, Springs, Montauk, and Wainscott — will get its own night of consideration at a public hearing in front of the East Hampton Town Board. Miss the night your hamlet’s hearing is on the agenda? Not to worry. According to Marguerite Wolffsohn, head of the East Hampton Town Planning Department, while the

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The South Fork Commuter Connection rail service will run from Speonk to Montauk, stopping at the Southampton train station. Tom Neely (R) talks to town business owners about programs related to the new rail service at a Southampton Chamber of Commerce meeting. Independent/Desirée Keegan

Businesses Buy Into Commuter Connection Service Chamber of Commerce meeting details benefits, programs to consider By Desirée Keegan desiree@indyeastend.com

The geography of the South Fork and high real estate prices creates lengthy commutes for much of the East End workforce that live farther west, leading to the call for improved public transit in the region. Local town officials answered with what has been dubbed the South Fork Commuter Connection, a rail service from Speonk to Montauk. The train will be set in motion in March 2019. In the meantime, Southampton Town’s Public Transportation and Traffic Safety Director Tom Neely asked business owners at a September 26 Southampton Chamber of Com-

merce meeting to take part in several programs and think about creating flex schedules, which adjust work hours to fit those of public transit. “We’re trying to save time while also being cost-effective,” Neely said. “There are also environmental benefits to this — reduced air and ground pollution. Every car drips fluids and oils, and that ends up on our roads and in our groundwater.” According to the public transit director, a ride that would normally take an hour, say from Hampton Bays to Southampton Village on a busy day,

The tentative South Fork Commuter Connection summer train schedule. Independent/Courtesy Southampton Town

will take 10 minutes by train. He said these two locations are also the most popular for people looking to hop on and off. Since there is also a state calculated .55/mile reimbursement rate for travel, if you trek more than eight miles, the $4.25 fee each way is price competitive, and will save a rider travelling greater distances. From when initial studies were done in 2007 to now, congestion has only increased, especially further east to areas like Water Mill and Bridgehampton. The town is projecting 500-600 people using the service each day, which would get at least 250-300 cars off the road. The town has created 30 additional parking spaces in Hampton Bays specifically for train users, on Ponquogue Avenue next to the Verizon Wireless building, on town-owned land. Neely said Southampton will take steps to ensure spaces are taken only by those using the rail service. For people looking to get to village centers, schools and hospitals, a shuttle service will be available. The town is also looking to partner with companies like Uber to help patrons reach their destinations. Since the train schedules don’t perfectly align with the classic work day, he’s hoping local businesses will utilize flex scheduling to give employees time to get from the station to work. There are many details about the new service that Harbor Hot Tubs assistant manager Tina Mills said she can get behind. “I’m really excited to see this get some momentum behind it, pun intended,” Mills said. “The traffic is ridiculous and I’m a big environmental-impact person, so to take carbon monoxide off the road is a good thing. But people must bend and be willing to get down with the flex program. For businesses who rely on employees who live outside the community, it could be a really great thing.” A transit check system where em-

ployees pre-pay for tickets through a pre-tax program will also be available. Employers will set it up through their payroll system. There will also be a chance for employers to purchase tickets in bulk at discounted rates to re-sell to employees, and potential monthly or yearly passes at reduced rates. The shuttle won’t be able to get to all areas of the South Fork, like far along County Road 39, where there’s an assisted living facility with nearly 250 employees, as well as contractors with significant workforces, he said. Some business owners have already pledged to pick up employees, and the transportation director said he’s hoping others will do the same. For those worried about emergencies, there will also be a guaranteed ride home program. “One of the reasons people don’t take public transportation is if they have a problem, say a child is sick or they need to get home,” Neely said. “It’s reassuring to an employee to know if something happens or they have to work late, we can work out a way to get [them] home.” Rick Caruso, owner of The Cashew Company, which takes part in Southampton’s farmer’s market and sells bags of cashews in Southampton Town retailers, said he thinks the Long Island Rail Road should be providing more trains east, adding he sees heading along the South Fork as a reverse Manhattan. “For me, this is in its infancy and it needs to be expanded to have transportation from train stations all along the Island. It’s a whole new world out here and the traffic is out of control. "Maybe we could even provide trains that don’t stop at every stop — maybe just Babylon, Patchogue, Speonk, etc. — because the work is out here obviously. But I think this is a great, great start, and getting the business community involved is a wonderful thing,” said Caruso.

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Zeldin Helps to Combat Opioid Abuse Epidemic Congressman Lee Zeldin issued the following statement on Friday, September 28, after the House passed the SUPPORT (Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment) for Patients and Communities Act (H.R. 6), which combined dozens of separate bipartisan bills to bolster efforts for prevention, treatment, and recovery and now heads to the President’s desk to be signed into law: “Our nation has been debilitated by the rise of the heroin and opioid abuse epidemic, and with each death this heartbreaking issue continues to become increasingly personal. This is a disease claiming lives, tearing apart families, and destroying communities. I’ve been to too many wakes as a member of Congress where a young man or young woman was being buried due to an overdose. I am pleased to

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to try to put together a budget that does not raise property taxes while meeting the town’s growing needs.” Outstanding debt is being reduced by an estimated $23 million in 2019, with a majority being retired from the Community Preservation Fund, while the long-term debt has dropped 40 percent since 2014. “The comptroller and I and the others involved try to use very conservative assumptions,” Schneiderman said. “We don’t want to artificially overproject the revenues that we’re going to see from, say, beach fees or permits, and we don’t want to underproject our expenses, because then we’re creating a problem. I’d rather err on the side of caution.” Funding will increase — from

Southampton Town Supervisor Jay Schneiderman (L) presents the 2019 tentative budget during a special town board meeting September 27, while Southampton Town Attorney James Burke (R) sifts through it. Independent/ Desirée Keegan

$99.4 million to $102.7 million — to support several large capital projects, including improvements to Ponquogue Beach Pavilion, Hot Dog Beach, Ludlam Park, Good Ground Park, and the Shinnecock Maritime Park, among others. The budget also includes funds to purchase the Hampton Bays Community Center, which Schneiderman said will be cost-effective in comparison to the rent the town currently pays to host meetings there, and replace the heating and ventilation system in Town Hall.

“We have infrastructure problems — some long overdue — that have to be addressed, and if you don’t take care of it, it’s like the leaky roof scenario, where the costs later on are significantly higher,” the supervisor said. “People want to live in a community like this because of our attention to infrastructure and our parks. It’s where they want to invest their life savings, it’s where they want to retire, it’s where they want to stay. You see property values increasing across Continued On Page 54.

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By Karen Fredericks

Were you surprised the FBI investigation of Kavanaugh will go forward?

Lila Sternoff Allowing the investigation shows that the country cares about the trauma women undergo from acts of sexual aggression. Any form of sexual harassment or assault that happens even after a woman says “no” shouldn’t be acceptable even if it stops short of actual rape.

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Bryan Cohen I agree with the decision. I’m very much in favor of letting the investigation go forward. I wasn’t sure the Republicans would go for it. But I’m glad they made the decision that it was the right thing to do.

It should come as no surprise that a great majority of Wainscott residents are asking East Hampton Town to withdraw support for Deepwater Wind. A review of the company’s filing with the state makes it apparent long-term plans laid by LIPA and PSEG could well turn the tiny hamlet into an industrial hub funneling energy all the way to Manhattan — right under the nose of a town known for its stringent environmental safeguards. Deepwater’s representatives were helpful at first but have become distant, even dismissive. Rebuttals to charges leveled have often have been exposed as bluster. It’s almost as if having extracted what it can from the town, Deepwater is now moving on to take its chances with the state, where a cozy relationship with the governor — paved with Deepwater donations — will eventually yield the desired outcome. The ultimate indignity is that a lot of people will make a lot of money on this, but our ratepayers will pay more than anyone is letting on. Yes to wind power! Yes to solar energy! The town should be encouraging all kinds of alternate energy and offer incentives to every business and homeowner. But the mass annihilation of our offshore bird population and the ruination of our commercial fishing industry trumps the feel-good rhetoric our three town board members in favor of the project recite as if it were programmed into them like a macabre scene straight out of The Manchurian Candidate. This is not about wind energy. This is about the rape of East Hampton Town. There are communities up and down the Long Island coast that would love to accommodate Deepwater and take the financial incentives that company so glibly offers. Ripping up the streets to install huge underground bunkers that will be able to carry massive amounts of power all pointed at Cove Hollow Road as if it were the Alamo is not a feel-good, clean energy story. This is Our House. We decide its fate, not a European bank, regional power company, and a greedy hedge fund. We need our public officials now like we’ve never needed them before. We can’t afford to get it wrong.

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Shanette Cohen I’m for the investigation. I was surprised because it seemed they weren’t going to agree to it and were about to vote. And then they announced they would allow the investigation to go forward. There are still many questions.

Pete Jakab Why not let the FBI investigate? It couldn’t hurt. On one hand, a lot of people were surprised the investigation was allowed to go forward. But I wasn’t. I guess these days, nothing surprises me anymore.

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Fire At The Creeks Defeated Firefighters battle blaze; extensive damage to main residence By T. E. McMorrow t.e@indyeastend.com

A fire in the main residence of the property on Georgica Pond known as The Creeks caused extensive damage to the structure in the overnight hours between Friday and Saturday, September 27 and 28. The owners of the property, Ronald O. Perelman, the billionaire philanthropist who is also the owner of The Independent, and his wife, Anna Chapman, as well as members of their family, were not home at the time. The blaze, which broke through the roof of the residence, gutting the attic and causing extensive smoke, fire, and water damage to the second floor, required several fire departments from the South Fork to assist the East Hampton Fire Department in extinguishing it. Ken Cullum, fire marshal for East Hampton Village, said on Monday that, while the investigation into the cause of the fire is continuing, there was no indication of foul play being involved in its ignition. The fire, he said, started in the attic, with the cause still to be determined. East Hampton Fire Chief Gerald Turza Jr. was away for the weekend, but was briefed by his assistant chiefs when he returned to East Hampton on Monday. According to Chief Turza, “Second Assistant Chief Brian Stanis was first on the scene.” When Chief Stanis arrived, the fire had already pierced through the roof, and was licking up toward the sky. The full complement of the de-

partment’s equipment and men were brought to bear on the blaze. That included three fire engines, a hose truck, a tanker, a tower ladder truck, multiple fire police, and a heavy rescue unit. As the first assistant to arrive on the scene, Chief Stanis took command of the operation. The fact that the firefighters were inside the building, fighting the intense heat and smoke and flames, caused him to call in the Sag Harbor, Montauk, and Southampton rapid intervention teams, firefighters trained to get their comrades out of harm’s way if things should take a turn for the worse. Getting enough hoses in place to deliver water to the fire on the sprawling property was also an issue Chief Stanis tackled, with additional hose trucks being called in, along with additional manpower. Ultimately, Southampton, Springs, Montauk, and Sag Harbor provided additional boots on the ground, along with EMS units from East Hampton Village Volunteer Ambulance, Sag Harbor Volunteer Ambulance Corps, and the Montauk Fire Department Volunteer Ambulance Company. Three times the firefighters were called out of the building for fear that it was about to collapse. At those times, the main focus became delivering water from the tower ladder. A new piece of equipment, Chief Turza said, played a pivotal role at those moments: a FLIR

The Creeks was ablaze over the weekend. Luckily, no one was injured. Independent/Gordon M. Grant

system aerial thermal imaging system, that pinpoints the hot pockets in a fire, allowing the firefighters to direct water at the areas. The department obtained the FLIR system less than a month ago, the chief said. Each time the firefighters were pulled out, an assessment of the situation was done, and they were sent back in. “I was very proud of the assistant chiefs, the firefighters, the fire police, and the mutual aid workers,” Chief Turza said. Protecting lives is not the only thing firefighters do. “Life, safety, and property preservation” has always been

a cornerstone of American fire departments, the chief said. As they fought the fire, firemen removed property to avoid further damage, as their credo calls for. It took about three hours to suppress the fire. Firefighters did not leave The Creeks property until after 4 AM. There were no injuries to firefighters, or to the staff members who were on the property when the fire broke out. “On behalf of Ronald and Anna, we want to thank all the brave local fire fighters and police for their extraordinary response,” read a statement from the Perelman family.

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Vince Taldone, co-chair of the Flanders, Riverside and Northampton Community Association’s economic development committee, proposed the town use Community Development Block Grant money to put up a welcome to Riverside sign at the intersection of Old Quogue Road and Riverleigh Avenue. Independent/Desirée Keegan

Town Invites Ideas For How To Spend CDBG Money Flanders, Riverside, and Northampton Community Association pitch several 2019 projects By Desirée Keegan desiree@indyeastend.com

Southampton Town is asking the state for more community projects funds. Diana Weir, the director of Housing and Community Development, announced she’s asking New York to up the Community Development Block Grant total the town receives from $90,000 to $225,000. “They can be economic development or public service ideas,” she said. Residents were able to pitch ideas for how to spend the money for 2019, and Vince Taldone, co-chair of the Flanders, Riverside, and Northampton Community Association’s economic development committee, had a few thoughts. He pitched three separate projects the association is currently working on, not including the largest development, which is the Ludlam Avenue property in Riverside that will house a second Children’s Museum of the East End, among other exhibits and events. First was to complete paving on Wood Road Trail, which was, according to Taldone, partly paved earlier this year for emergency service vehicles. The rest of the road, which leads to Iron Point Park in Flanders, is dirt,

leaving it inaccessible to the handicapped. The estimate he presented of $82,125 to complete the paving comes from the town’s highway department. Second, he pitched the first of three bus shelters needed in the Riverside/ Flanders area. “I have to admit this is my stop, but I have worked on 40 bus shelters on the East End in 17 years — this just happens to work out to be the one where I live,” he said of the $38,000 project. “The county is no longer buying higher-end shelters. They want us to settle for cheaper ones. We want to continue the uniform look of the East End Bus Shelter, which was designed by this town some 17 years ago in the engineering department.” His last request was for $16,000 for an entrance sign at the intersection of Old Quogue Road and Riverleigh Avenue, which he said marks the entrance to new Riverside. Deadline for proposals according to Weir will be in three weeks. She said once she has received all proposals a list will be presented to the town. Continued On Page 55.

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Tentative 2019 East Hampton Town Budget Proposed Contains nominal increase in spending and taxes, Supe says By T. E. McMorrow t.e@indyeastend.com

East Hampton Town Supervisor Peter Van Scoyoc released the proposed Town budget for 2019 on September 27. The budget contains nominal discretionary spending and nominal tax increases. The amount, $80,660,796, in overall spending is an increase of 3.73 percent, or $2,903,269 compared to the 2018 adopted budget. Of that increase, nearly 73 percent is mandated by contractual agreements already in place, particularly with town employees. About one third of that contractual spending increase is the town’s contribution for its employees’ health care. The actual dollar amount of the discretionary increase is $774,596. Most of that increase is slated for the purchase of aviation fuel for the East Hampton Airport. This spending will be more than offset by the revenue from sales of that fuel at the airport. The airport is a money-making operation for the town, according to Van Scoyac. Real estate taxes for both East Hampton Town and Village property owners are scheduled for modest increases. For town residents, that increase would be about 74 cents per $100 of assessed value, while village residents will see an increase of about 41 cents per $100. In other words, a homeowner in the village with a property that has an assessed value of $10,000, which translates to a market value of $1,725,000, will see his or her taxes rise in 2019 by $40.90 under the supervisor’s proposed budget, while town home owners will see an increase of $74.60 on a property with the same value. A $5000 assessment, meaning a market value of $862,500, will see a tax increase in the village of $20.45, and in the town of $37.30. Besides salary and health care for its workers, another component of the mandatory increases in spending, about $861,044, is driven by debt ser-

“The town’s financial status is currently as good as it has ever been,” the Supervisor said. vice payments on projects like the upgrading, town-wide, of the emergency communications system ($8.3 million), the installation of the Wainscott water mains, excluding hookups ($9.44 million), recreation center improvements ($682,000), and the installation of new safety perimeter fencing at the airport ($1 million). The ongoing project to digitalize all town records is slated to cost $1.425 million, as well. According to the supervisor, the town was able to retire, in 2018, the first deficit bond it issued in 2010, as part of the effort to recover from a period of overspending and fiscal mismanagement during the period of 2005 to 2010. Former East Hampton Town Supervisor Bill McGintee was forced to resign in 2009. The town now has a AAA credit rating from Moody’s. “After reducing indebtedness substantially through 2016, the town has stabilized its overall level of indebtedness despite engaging in the major projects,” the supervisor said in a statement released with the budget. “The town has controlled indebtedness by following a policy of creating less new planned debt per year than is retired in

scheduled principal payments,” hence the high credit rating from Moody’s. At the same time, Supervisor Van Scoyoc points out, the town has maintained a surplus fund to deal with emergencies. Two recent examples given by the supervisor of that fund in action during an emergency are the Montauk beach erosion crisis, and the emergency in Wainscott with contaminated well water. “Conservative budgeting and sound financial management have allowed the town to create surplus and reserves,” the supervisor said. Only one full-time job is created in the budget, that being a tax cashier in the tax receiver’s office. The budget also adds a part-time professional to the East Hampton Town’s ordinance enforcement department, and a parttime professional to the planning department’s staff. The East Hampton Town Police Department takes up the biggest share of the budget, and is allocated 22.4 percent of the total, or $18,122,878. More than half of that amount goes to salaries. In return for putting their lives on the line, and bearing the responsibility of being the first on the scene in any emergency, experienced police officers are rewarded by being the highest paid employees in the town. The 47 highest paid town employees are police officers, from the post of chief down to the regular patrol officers. The division head of the town’s budget office comes in at 48th place, at a bit over $116,000, and the Town Supervisor’s post is a paltry 49th place in salary level, at about $111,000. The budget calls for $5,557,875 in airport expenditures, while revenue is anticipated at $6,257,302. The year

2018 has proven to be a boon year for revenues from the airport, greatly aided by the sale of three properties south of the airport for a total of more than $4.7 million. The East Hampton Town Justice Court is about revenue neutral, at least according to the projected fees and fines to be taken in ($1.275 million) compared to expenditures (about $1.3 million). Two other streams of revenue to the town coffers include Cablevision franchise fees ($1.1 million), and an item listed as “state aid mortgage tax” ($4.85 million). This is Supervisor Van Scoyoc’s first budget since he was elected last year. The 2018 budget was the last to come from Supervisor Larry Cantwell. The initial expenditure amount in that budget was $77,690,422. After negotiations with the town board, which is and was controlled by fellow Democrats, the final budget, in terms of the total expenditures, was little changed, with a little more than $65,000 of spending added. Supervisor Van Scoyoc said on October 1 that the tentative 2019 budget has been disseminated to the four town board members. There will be a work session on Tuesday, October 9 at which changes can be made, with a tentative public hearing slated for November 8, and possible adoption of a final budget November 16. “The town’s financial status is currently as good as it has ever been,” the supervisor said, and the AAA rating from Moody’s is the highest the town has ever had. The town’s financial strength will allow it, Van Scoyoc added, to respond to emergencies “without putting an undue burden on the average taxpayer.”

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Continued From Page 10. Highway, for motorists heading to these roads, is needed,” the study says. During the summer months, the traffic on Old Stone Highway in the southeast direction at that intersection can back up for a quarter-mile or more. The Springs study will get its turn November 15. That study focuses on three specific areas in Springs: “Pedestrian and bicycle connections hamlet-wide; a Maritime Walking District for Head of Three Mile Harbor; and the neighborhood business zone at the east end of Fort Pond Boulevard,” the introduction reads. In addition, “Because of its potential impact on Spring residents, plans for the sand pit on Springs Fireplace Road have also been included in this document, even though the property is across the

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A hair stylist to the stars was arrested by East Hampton Town police on Saturday evening, September 29, charged with drunken boating, after crashing into another boat in Three Mile Harbor, police said. The other boat involved was being piloted by East Hampton Town’s Highway Superintendent, Steve Lynch. “It was scary,” Lynch said Sunday. According to the police, Julien Ferel, 50, whose client list includes Ivanka Trump, Kate Moss, and Cynthia Nixon, was piloting a 24-foot 2002 Sea Ray power boat outbound from Gardiner’s Marina at an excessive speed near buoy 32 in the harbor when he broadsided the starboard bow of the inbound boat being operated by Lynch. “He was at cruising speed in his boat,” Lynch said of Ferel. The accident occurred in a no-wake zone where the speed limit is five miles per hour. “We didn’t see you,” Lynch said

Ferel told him immediately after the accident. According to the police report filled out by an East Hampton harbormaster, the boat Lynch was operating suffered a cracked starboard bow at the “nose of the rub rail,” with repairs estimated at $2000. Ferel’s fiberglass inboard power boat suffered a five-foot scrape, with repairs estimated at $1000. Lynch said that Ferel, who took his boat back to Gardiner’s Marina after the accident, acknowledged that he was a novice boat operator. The harbormaster’s report notes that Ferel has under 100 hours piloting experience. Police caught up with French-born Ferel at Gardiner’s Marina. He appeared drunk, they said, and failed sobriety tests. Neither Ferel nor his wife, Suelyn Ferel, were hurt in the accident. The same was true for Lynch. “Nobody got hurt. That’s the Continued On Page 25.

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order of protection demanding that he stay away from the alleged victim was issued. On June 28, he allegedly showed up at her place of employment, and was arrested on a misdemeanor charge of violating a court order of protection. When he was processed for the arrest, he was found to be in possession of three different controlled drugs, the police reported, which added three more misdemeanor counts to his docket. He was eventually released on $15,000 bail. On September 24, he was picked up by Southold police. According to Captain Frank Kruszeski, Maker confronted the woman outside the grounds of the Maritime Festival in Greenport. He was charged in Southold with another misdemeanor charge of violating a court order. However, before that arrest, another incident Continued On Page 25.

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For the third time this year, Shelter Island police have arrested a former resident, Travis Maker. Including an arrest in Southold, he has been charged three times since June with violating a court order. The first two times, he was charged at the misdemeanor level. This time, he is facing a felony charge. Maker previously resided on Shelter Island. Police have since listed him as living in Riverhead and Greenport. Maker, 36, was first arrested on February 13, after an alleged domestic violence incident with the woman with whom he lived at the time, Shelter Island Police Chief James Read said on September 28. Maker was charged in February with at least two misdemeanors, criminal obstruction of breathing and criminal mischief, for allegedly destroying some of the woman’s property. He was arraigned in the island’s justice court, where an

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DWI. While still a misdemeanor, it raises the legal stakes for Michnoff. He was released Saturday morning after being arraigned without having to post bail. The two arrested by Sag Harbor Village police over the weekend were Lisa Marie Tomei, 39, of Shirley, and Brian Ferraro, 30, of Springs. Cops say Tomei was driving a 2011 Toyota Venza when she ran the stop sign at Bay and Main Streets early Saturday

morning, leading to her stop. Tomei’s breath test allegedly produced a reading of .08, just high enough to merit the drunken driving charge. Ferraro was driving a 2018 Nissan Rogue early Sunday on Route 114 south on Hampton Street when police say he swerved repeatedly across lane lines. Both were released after being arraigned in Sag Harbor Justice Court without bail, but with a future date on the court’s criminal calendar.

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Plaza, he and his wife also own a house in Northwest Woods. Justice Stephen Tekulsky agreed to release Ferel without bail and with an October 18 return date.

Two charged In Sag Harbor, third DWI arrest In East Hampton By T. E. McMorrow t.e@indyeastend.com

There were three arrests between Sag Harbor and East Hampton Town on drunken driving charges this past weekend, all at the misdemeanor level. Franklin Michnoff, 55, a seasonal renter in Montauk, was pulled over by East Hampton Town police while driving a 2015 Mercedes Benz on Montauk Highway near the Old Highway in

downtown Montauk for allegedly failing to signal a turn as well as swerving a little after midnight Friday, September 28. Failing sobriety tests, he was arrested on a driving while intoxicated charge. At headquarters, police said his breath test produced a reading of .18 of one percent alcohol in the blood. That reading triggered a raised charged of aggravated

Continued From Page 23. important thing,” Lynch said. Placed under arrest on misdemeanor charges of boating while intoxicated and reckless boating by speeding, Ferel was taken to police headquarters. There, he was given a breath test. Police said he did not blow into the tube hard enough to determine the actual level of alcohol in his system, but even with an insufficient sample of breath, police still recorded a reading over the .08 level that defines intoxication. He was represented by Carl Irace for his arraignment Sunday morning. Irace entered not guilty pleas to the charges for Ferel. Irace cited the fact that, besides Ferel’s residence in Trump World Tower on the United Nations

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had allegedly occurred on Shelter Island. In the Shelter Island incident, police accused him of threatening the woman with bodily harm, charging him with stalking and aggravated harassment, both misdemeanors. However, this time, the criminal contempt charge he was hit with was a felony, since the alleged threat of violence occurred. Shelter Island police picked Maker up in Southold, and brought him back to the island, where he was arraigned on the third set of charges. Bail of $7500 was posted.

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Bring your smelling salts to the Rogers Mansion in Southampton as the Gilded Age structure becomes haunted during the month of October. Leading up to Halloween, the Southampton History Museum will host a series of events, from Ghost Hunting with the crew of Long Island Paranormal Investigators on October 13, to a program on Paranormal Findings in the mansion itself. Wednesdays through Saturdays, beginning October 3, explore the exhibits, but be on the lookout for ghosts and spirits of the previous occupants. Was that really just a creaking floorboard, or the

ghost of Captain Albert Rogers himself? On Saturday, October 6, the Southampton History Museum celebrates life during the 19th Century with a harvest fair featuring a variety of activities that harken back to a simpler, hands-on era when both adults and children alike pitched in to make an income for the family and to make a sustainable home life. Admission to the museum will be $5, free for kids and members, for a self-guided tour. For more information about any of the programs, visit www.southamptonhistory.org. BL

BOO! Short And Scary Story Contest Calling young Stephen Kings and Anne Rices out there — The Independent’s BOO! Short and Scary Story Contest is underway again. Students are invited to submit Halloween-themed artwork and spooky essays and poems to The Independent for publication, and possibly be awarded a medal too! Thirteen winners will be chosen and have their work published, but we also publish artwork and pull-quotes from other stories as well. Stories should not exceed 800

words, and can be as short as a couplet. All ages from pre-K to high school seniors are invited. Art can be delivered to our offices at the Red Horse Plaza, 74 Montauk Highway, Suite 19, East Hampton, or images can be scanned and emailed to bridget@indyeastend.com. Please put the name of each student, the teacher’s name, grade, and school on every submission. Stories can be emailed to us at bridget@indyeastend.com with the subject heading “BOO Submission.” The deadline is Tuesday, October 16.

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‘Living In Fear’ Community urges Southampton limit ICE communication with local police By Desirée Keegan desiree@indyeastend.com Hampton Bays resident Nelly Amaya fought back tears as she spoke of how she and her neighbors are living in fear. Once an undocumented immigrant, she was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in 2007. She’s been a citizen for four years now, and said she’s since then tried to leave the country due to her rising anxiety, and was shocked and dismayed when she found out she couldn’t leave because of her daughter’s medical condition. “I need to be strong,” she said, crying, holding up her driver’s license at a September 25 meeting of the Southampton Town Board. “I have been documented for four years. We pay our taxes. My little ones are citizens. When I was detained by ICE, they destroyed my life. I’m scared to even go to the pharmacy, wondering if someone I come across is racist.” She joined nearly 25 people — half of whom were members of Organización Latino-Americana of Eastern Long Island, the Southampton Town Anti-Bias Task Force, and Neighbors in Support of Immigrants, among other local organizations — who urged that the Southampton Town Board consider adopting legislation that would limit town police’s cooperation with ICE agents holding administrative warrants for non-violent immigrants. Human rights lawyer Andrew Strong, who is working with OLA to draft the legislation, said he’s hoping the town can follow suit with other New York communities in doing two things: not honor administrative war-

Southampton Town residents pack town hall in support of legislation proposed by Organización Latino-Americana of Eastern Long Island human rights lawyer Andrew Strong. Independent/Courtesy Southampton Town

Minerva Perez, executive director of Organización Latino-Americana of Eastern Long Island, asks Southampton Town board members to adopt legislation to limit ICE agents’ communication with town police officers. Independent/Courtesy Southampton Town

rants and manage what information flows from local law enforcement to ICE officials. “They’re both viable and mean so much to this community,” he said. “There’s not a lot that we can do about the federal stuff that’s happening, but what’s really exciting about tonight and about your position on the town board is there are concrete things we can do. We need to say to our vulnerable population, ‘We see you, and we support you.’” Strong said the legislation he is drafting will be presented to the board at the end of the week. He said he believes law enforcement is being roped into doing the federal government’s job, which, he added, creates a significant liability for the town and undermines community members. Minerva Perez, executive director of OLA, reinforced the need for local law.

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A Talk With Stuart Suna, HIFF’s Chairman Emeritus A look back on HIFF’s beginnings and where it’s headed By Bridget LeRoy bridget@indyeastend.com

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Stuart Suna, founder of Silvercup Studios and East Hampton resident, was part of the ragtag team which, 26 years ago, thought, “Hey, let’s put on a film festival!”

Okay, that’s not really how it happened. And the board of directors, headed today by co-chairs Alec Baldwin and Randy Mastro, is anything but ragtag. It is a passionate and en-

thusiastic bunch dedicated to screening indie films and spotlighting rising filmmakers. Suna took a few minutes to speak with The Independent on the eve of this year’s Hamptons International Film Festival.

You were right there at the very beginning. What was the impetus for starting a film festival in the Hamptons, and what were some of the obstacles to overcome? The festival was created by a woman, a casting director named Joyce Robinson — she literally cast the board of the film festival. It was her idea. This was her plan. Unfortunately, it didn’t work

out, and she had to leave before the festival started. The ones who are still on the board from the very beginning are me, Toni Ross, and Joe Zicherman. One of the original concepts — for horse shows, art shows, the film festival — was economic development for the local community in the off season. I mean, the Hampton Classic is not exactly the off season, but it’s become a huge economic generator. Initially, the idea was to create the film festival, not for Columbus Day weekend, where it is now, but for the weekend after Columbus Day, to give a double bump to the hotels and restaurants and the rest of the community. It’s such a beautiful time out there. [Editor’s note: HIFF was moved to Columbus Day weekend in 2009 in order to maximize attenContinued On Page B-2.

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Toni was chair for five years, then I was chair for 18 years. I was trying to find a successor; you need fresh ideas. So, I haven’t stepped away, I’m still completely engaged and involved in the festival. Now there’s co-chairs Alec Baldwin and Randy Mastro, two great friends and great co-chairs. I’m very happy and proud of that.

Continued From Page B-1. dance over a three-day weekend, and was done after consultation with the event’s sponsors and underwriters.] As far as obstacles, we were so successful during the first five years, that hotels started raising their winter rates to summer rates, so we lost the advantage of having affordable hotel rooms. And it took us many years to operate in the black, for the film festival.

What are some of your greatest HIFF triumphs? I can give a few. In the very beginning, the New York Times did a two-page story about the 1000 festivals in North America, and which were the Top Ten, and which one of the Top Ten stars in the sky was going to be knocked out for the Hamptons Film Festival to become one of them, with Steven Spielberg being our honorary advisor. It was a challenge — that was actually before we even had the first festival! And we had a great first festival. Steven Spielberg and Marty Scorsese was our “surprise” conversation. (Laughs.) And that helped in many ways.

What are some of the biggest shifts in focus? We’ve been consistent from the beginning. There hasn’t been much of a shift. We’ve always been about promoting independent film. The big shift has been in the industry — with so many of these independent films now being nominated, and winning, Academy Awards. Early on, we had Slumdog Millionaire in our lineup; no one had any idea about this movie, and their idea was to launch it in film festivals around the country. Which turned out to be, obviously, a huge success. Currently, with David Nugent’s leadership as artistic director, we typically have anywhere from 30 to 50 films that go on to get Oscar nominations and anywhere from eight to a dozen Oscar winners. I believe we’re the only festival in North America that’s had the winner for Best Film eight years in a row. I believe last year we had the winning film in all major categories — Best Documentary, Best Film, Best Actor, Best Director, and on and on.

You stepped down in 2015 and are now chairman emeritus along with Toni Ross. Why?

The Kindergarten Teacher Opens HIFF By Jessica Mackin-Cipro jessica@indyeastend.com

Tell me about the HIFF team and what you’ve learned from them. Anne Chaisson, our executive director, has really been the key element for us becoming a not-for-profit operating in the black; she’s done an incredible job overseeing the festival and managing it. And David Nugent has the eye and the sense to pick great independent films. I really applaud both David and Alec Baldwin for bringing great documentaries to the forefront, both in the summer programs and this weekend. I’ve learned so much from these films, and we can all learn and grow from them, and to see how entertaining they can be.

Going forward, what do you visualize? That the festival, which has been very grounded in the local community, both in its education programs and events like the Summer Docs documentary film program, that it can expand to be a year-round festival. What we’ve wanted, right from the very beginning, is our own bricks-and-mortar building, where we can continue growing, and bringing to the local community great education about film. Not just seeing the great films, but opening up people’s eyes to what great film is about, and how you can learn from it. We’ve been working on that for a while.

It is a passionate and enthusiastic bunch dedicated to screening indie films and spotlighting rising filmmakers.

The 26th annual Hamptons International Film Festival, held this October, presents The Kindergarten Teacher as its opening night film. The film is written and directed by Sara Colangelo and will screen on Thursday, October 4, at Guild Hall in East Hampton. The film stars Maggie Gyllenhaal, Parker Sevak, Rosa Salazar, and Gael García Bernal. In the film, Gyllenhaal portrays a Staten Island kindergarten

teacher who yearns to live a life of art and intellectualism. Gyllenhaal and Colangelo both plan to attend the festival. Colangelo is a 2013 alumna of HIFF’s annual Screenwriters Lab. “We are elated to kick off our 26th edition of the festival with a film from one of our Screenwriters Lab alumna,” said David Nugent, artistic director of HIFF. For more info, visit www.hamptonsfilmfest.org.

Gyllenhaal, Estevez, Chazelle In Conversation By Bridget Leroy bridget@indyeastend.com The Hamptons International Film Festival does more than screen films; it gives attendees to get up close and personal with industry stars who engage in one-on-one dialogue with a host. Past participants have included Vanessa Redgrave, Robert Altman, Martin Scorsese, Michael Moore, and more. This year’s celebrity interviews all held at the Bay Street Theater in Sag Harbor on succeeding days — feature actress Maggie Gyllenhaal (whose Netflix thriller The Kindergarten Teacher is the festival’s opening entry), actor/ director/producer Emilio Estevez (The Public), and Damien Chazelle, Academy Award Best Director winner for La La Land, whose film First Man, is being screened at the festival. “A Conversation With . . .” Gyllenhaal will be held on Friday, October 5, at 3 PM. Estevez, whose conversation

Damien Chazelle

is being moderated by HIFF co-chairman Alec Baldwin, is at 3:30 PM on Saturday, October 6, and the conversation with Chazelle will take place at 12:30 PM on Sunday, October 7. Tickets for all events are available at www.hamptonsfilmfest.org.

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During The Hamptons International Film Festival, Academy Award-nominated and Golden Globe-winning actor Alan Alda will receive The Dick Cavett Artistic Champion Award, celebrating his artistic achievements and contributions to the industry. The festival established the award in 2017, honoring Dick Cavett himself. Alda played Hawkeye Pierce and wrote many of the episodes on the classic TV series “M*A*S*H.” “Alan Alda is one of those now rare actors who in his career continues to distinguish himself on Broadway, in films, and on television,” said HIFF CoChairman Alec Baldwin. “Of course, most people remember Alda for his starring role in the seminal TV series

‘M*A*S*H’, but Alda is also great in the movies and on stage.” Alda has also appeared in continuing roles on shows like “ER,” “The West Wing,” “30 Rock,” and “The Blacklist.” He was nominated for an Academy Award for his role in The Aviator. Alda’s films include Bridge of Spies, Wanderlust, and Tower Heist, as well as The Seduction of Joe Tynan, which he wrote, and The Four Seasons, Sweet Liberty, A New Life, and Betsey’s Wedding, which he wrote and directed. On Broadway, he received Tony nominations for Glengarry Glen Ross, Jake’s Women, and The Apple Tree. The 26th annual HIFF will take place October 4 to 8. For more information, visit www.hamptonsfilmfest.org.

Every year, HIFF chooses a series of movies deemed “Centerpiece” choices. This year’s entries feature well-known performers like Emma Stone, Rachel Weisz, Ryan Gosling, Claire Foy, Melissa McCarthy, and Richard E. Grant. Interestingly, all three movies are based somewhere in the realm of reality. First up is Friday’s The Favourite, a period piece featuring an aristocratic struggle in 18th Century France. Lady Sarah (Weisz) really runs the country while the unstable Queen Anne (Olivia Colman) spirals downward, but the symbiotic relationship is threatened when Sarah’s cousin, Abigail (Stone) shows up with a mission to become the Queen’s companion. Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos (The Lobster), The Favourite can be seen at Guild Hall on October 5, at 8 PM, or at Bay Street on October 6, at 8:30 PM. Saturday’s Centerpiece film, the East Coast premiere of First Man, fol-

lows a giant leap for mankind as Oscar-winning director Damien Chazelle reunites with his La La Land leading man, Gosling, in a look at Neil Armstrong and his involvement in NASA’s astronaut program. Produced by Steven Spielberg and featuring a stellar ensemble cast, First Man can be seen on October 6, at 7:30 PM, at Guild Hall and on Sunday, October 7, at 7:30 PM at Southampton SH1. Finally, Sunday brings Can You Ever Forgive Me?, the East Coast premiere about real-life biographer Lee Israel, who, when faced with an impasse in her successful writing career in the 1980s, began to forge historical letters and sell them on the black market. McCarthy stars; the film is directed by Marielle Heller (The Diary of a Teenage Girl). Showtimes are on Sunday, October 7, at 5 PM, at Guild Hall and on Monday, October 8, 3:45 PM, at Bay Street Theater.

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— Saturday, October 6, 8 PM Stephen Talkhouse, Amagansett — Stephen Talkhouse in Amagansett will have a live performance on Saturday, October 6, with Nancy Atlas at 8 PM and Hello Brooklyn at 10 PM.

— Saturday, October 6, 5 to 7 PM Tripoli Gallery, Southampton — Tripoli Gallery in Southampton presents “Night,” a group exhibition. The show will be on view from October 6 through November 12. A reception will be held on Saturday.

story of Garred Conley (who is expected to show at the screening on October 8) and was previously screened at the 2018 Telluride Film Festival and the 2018 Toronto International Film

Festival. It will be screened on Monday, October 8, at 7 PM at Guild Hall in East Hampton. Tickets are $35. For more information, visit www. hamptonsfilmfest.org.

— Saturday, October 6, 6 to 8 PM Roman Fine Art, East Hampton — Roman Fine Art presents “Luxury Graffiti,” a solo exhibition of new works by artist Stephen Wilson. The exhibit will open Friday, October 5, and continue through Sunday, November 4. There will be a wine reception for the artist on Saturday from 6 to 8 PM.

— Saturday, October 6, noon to 5 PM Wölffer Estate Vineyard, Sagaponack — Wölffer Estate Vineyard celebrates its 30th anniversary and the fall season at its annual Harvest Party, taking place on Saturday, October 6, from noon to 5 PM, between the vines and on the expansive lawn of the estate.

Boy Erased At HIFF Closing Film drama touches on conversion therapy By Nicole Teitler nicole@indyeastend.com

The Hamptons International Film Festival returns for its 26th year Thursday, October 4, through Monday, October 8, with an anticipated Closing Night Film, Boy Erased. Making its East Coast Premiere, Boy Erased is a coming-of-age drama directed by Joel Edgerton. It follows the story of a 19-year-old boy living in a small American town, the son to a Baptist pastor. Upon being outed to

his parents as being gay, he was sent to conversion therapy, Refuge, a church program aiming to reinforce gender roles, by his parents to cure his “homosexual disease.” Academy Award-winning actors Nicole Kidman and Russell Crowe play the parents to Academy Award-nominated actor Lucas Hedges, and director Joel Edgerton stars as the head therapist. The film is based on the true-life

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town Lane, on the north side near the tennis courts. The movie theatre itself is the next best bet. Tip: Use the facility and then buy the popcorn. Just sayin’.

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Parking and Lodging There is very limited motel space within walking distance of East Hampton village, and you can be quite certain all the rooms are booked. If you are staying anywhere else, like Montauk or Hampton Bays, for example, you’ll need a car. The trick is knowing where to park it. The only sure way to dump your wheels and zone out in the theaters for 14 hours is to locate the long-term parking lot in the village. It’s just north of the train station, just east of the YMCA, and behind Herrick’s Park to the north. Set your GPS to Maidstone Lane or Pleasant Lane. There is a fee and an automated machine, but it’s reasonable, safe, and secure. HINT: There is parking going right through the park and into the

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Park Place parking lot behind Main Street. If you are staying with friends, be advised there is virtually no public transportation, and cab service is expensive and spotty (Unless of course, UBER is in town for the weekend.) If you can’t walk to the venue, make sure you have a ride.

Public Bathrooms If you are in the village all day be advised merchants frown upon freeloaders looking to use the facilities. So, unless you are willing to buy an $850 puce mohair V-neck, hear me and hear me now: There is exactly one public bathroom, and it is in the Reutershan parking lot behind Main Street, west of New-

The biggest stars and the hottest names attending the Hamptons International Film Festival will almost surely go to the place where they are sure to be seen: John Papas Café (631-324-5400). But they aren’t there to pose. The big stars put their pants on one leg at time, whatever that means. What we’re trying to say is they have to eat, and when there are six great movies scheduled for the afternoon, it’s gotta be quick and it’s gotta be good. Papas fits the bill. Papas is also cool because breakfast can be had all day. Alec, Jerry (Seinfeld, that is), Sarah Jessica Parker, Liv Tyler, and many more stars are in there all year long. Our faves? Challah Bread French toast, Chicken Souvlaki (all the Greek dishes are good) and the dinner specials — try the prime rib, a steal at $23. If you are new to the Hamptons, here is our little secret: Route 27, Wood Lane, East Hampton Main Street, Pantigo Road, and Montauk Highway are the same road. Know this, and you’ll know how to

get to Bostwick’s Chowder House at 277 Pantigo Road (631-324-1111) and Goldberg’s Deli (631-329-8300) which is on 100 Pantigo Place around the corner from town hall. Buoy One (833-2869663), over on Race Lane by the train station, is another. One of the oddities of the East End is that there are very few places to enjoy the kind of fare you expect from a seaside fishing community, and Bostwick’s fills the bill, and at reasonable prices. Some HIFF attendees don’t realize we have a real pizzeria right in East Hampton Village that is as good as any Brooklyn has to offer. It’s Fierro’s (631324-5751), right across the alley from Waldbaum’s on Newtown Lane. They are pros — they’ll get you in and out quickly yet everything is made fresh. Hint: You can also buy candy for the movie there and save a bundle, especially if the kids are with you. There are a terrific variety of slices or whole pies, hot and cold heroes, and a lot of stuff you wouldn’t expect, like salads and wraps, and even paninis. There are tables inside, or get it to go. They also have those neat little bottles of Chianti you can smuggle into the theater. Across the street next to the school, hidden down the alley next to the middle school, is an authentic Chinese take-out Continued On Page B-12

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Donna & Gabby, Community First Mother-daughter duo brings food, fashion, and philanthropy to Sag Harbor By Jessica Mackin-Cipro jessica@indyeastend.com

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t’s not about dressing people, it’s addressing them in mind, body, and spirit,” said fashion mogul Donna Karan during a visit to her Urban Zen storefront on Greenwich Street in the West Village. She shows me around as we walk and talk through the space. Ten years ago, Donna began the lifestyle brand Urban Zen, which was first located on Bay Street in Sag Harbor. Her daughter, Gabby Karan de Felice also opened the restaurant Tutto Il Giorno ten years ago, next door. Both venues have since changed locations, and earlier this year the mother-daughter team collaborated to bring a new concept, Urban Zen x Tutto Il Giorno, to Sag Harbor. The joint effort incorporates Donna’s garb and Gabby’s fine Italian cuisine under one roof. Now it’s on the heels of its first successful summer season. “One of the things about us is that we live in the moment, and I think it happened really quickly,” said Donna about the venue opening. “It’s amazing. It was our dream,” said Gabby. To be “under one roof was organic,” she continued. “It’s easy to open our doors to the Sag Harbor community,” she said, noting that Sag Harbor is where it all began. “The thing about Sag that I love the most is it feels like I’m away from it all,” said Donna. Not only do they work closely together, both Gabby and Donna have homes next to each other in East Hampton. In the West Village, Donna walks me through the space. “I think when you walk in here you don’t feel like you’re in a typical New York store; you have things from all over the world. This was my husband’s studio where he did all his artwork,” she said. The space was once the studio of her late husband Stephan Weiss, an accomplished painter and sculptor. His sculpture The Apple in Millennium Garden overlooks the Hudson River. The annual Stephan Weiss Apple Awards were created in his honor, and celebrate luminaries and change makers in healthcare, education, and preservation of culture. These are the three priorities of the Urban Zen Foundation. Donna went on to express her love of Africa, describing prayer beads from Ethiopia, pieces from Haiti, and furniture from Bali. Most of the goods in the store keep with the earthy tones that Urban Zen is known for. The clothing, with exquisite draping, is meant to not only go from day to evening, but from season to season. Summer outfits can be layered during the winter months. “I like to accent the positive and delete the negative,” she said about the collection. For her it’s about the sensuality. “Touch it, feel it, there’s a whole story behind it and that’s the beauty of what Urban Zen is all about,” she explained.

Retail & Dining She brings me to her studio adjacent to the storefront. “This is where everything really happens,” she described. I then follow her upstairs to an urban oasis in the center of New York City, a beautiful loft with a serene rooftop garden. The layout is harmoniously similar to the indoor-outdoor space in Sag Harbor. “This is sort of my Hamptons in the city,” she said, noting that Urban Zen offers a calm in the chaos of the city. With the retail industry making headlines about storefronts not being able to compete with online retailers, there’s no doubt that experiential retail has become a trend. We see it with the impossible-to-get-reservations

The Urban Zen fall line. Independent/Courtesy Urban Zen

at Tiffany’s Blue Box Cafe or dining at Restoration Hardware. And the same goes for a table at Tutto Il Giorno during the summer. Gabby proclaimed that the store did better and had more traffic during restaurant hours because people were more relaxed — perhaps more inclined to shop after a nice glass of Italian wine (or two). The shop is a “true mix of retail and restaurant,” said Gabby. “It’s not only clothes, it’s about living,” said Donna. “When I did DKNY originally — my first store in London — the first thing I said was ‘I want a food bar as soon as you walk in,’” she recalled. “I see this growing into many different dimensions. I think this is just the beginning.” Donna Karan, in many instances, has been ahead of the curve when it comes to the fashion industry. The restaurant has been a Hamptons staple since it opened. The eatery offers fresh, light Mediterranean fare. Gabby, along with her husband Gianpaolo and close friends and partners Gally and David Mayer, opened Tutto il Giorno. They were aiming for “a restaurant experience that captured [Gianpaolo’s] Naples upbringing with lazy days of boating to Ischia and Capri,” said Gabby. “My mother-in-law could take four ingredients and make four different [dishes],” she said, noting that the truly authentic Italian cuisine from Naples includes simple and well-done ingredients.

Community First Gabby stated that the Southampton location is packed even on a Monday night and that having doors always open “is the secret to having a successful business

“We’re really creating a community of people who want to make change in the world.” - Donna Karan year-round on the East End.” She explained that the people who work for her often become family within the restaurant and that many return year after year for the busier months. “We live out here,” she said. “Our heart is in it.” But the Tutto/Urban Zen collaboration is about much more than just dining and shopping. It’s about embracing the East End community, and beyond. I first met Gabby and Donna during a cocktail party for The Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons, celebrating its volunteers. Donna spoke fondly of ARF. “My last two dogs came from there,” she said. Last week the venue hosted an art auction to benefit Planned Parenthood, attracting artists like Eric Fishl, Steve Miller, and April Gornik (see photos on our Indy Snaps pages). The venue will also be the site of a Hamptons International Film Festival’s cocktail party, which Gabby noted, “we’re super excited

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The Urban Zen Integrated Therapist Program. Independent/Courtesy Urban Zen

about.” Urban Zen works with Yoga Shanti in Sag Harbor to provide therapists at Stony Brook Southampton Hospital as part of the Urban Zen Integrated Therapist Program. The goal is to treat the patient and not just the disease. “They’re right in the community servicing the people,” said Donna. Therapists are trained in Reiki, in-bed yoga, aromatherapy, nutrition, and positive care for patients. And who could forget Super Saturday? An event co-hosted by Donna and Kelly Ripa each year in Water Mill that raised millions for the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund. The event was, as Donna stated, “quite extraordinary.” It was an event started by Donna and Liz Tilberis, the late editor-in-chief of Harper’s Bazaar, in 1998, and was first held in Tilberis’s back yard. Since then, the event has grown to feature over 150 vendors (who all donate products), and was shopped by 2000 guests each year. The event has been named the “Rolls-Royce of garage sales.” Donna noted the importance of the event to her, “Both Liz and my husband had cancer at the same time.”

This year, the event was held in New York City instead of Water Mill. “I don’t think people want to live without Super Saturday, so hopefully we’ll be able to do it again next year. We’re looking forward to it,” she said. Back in New York City, the Apple Awards will be held on October 24. This year’s awards will honor Iman, Jimmy Nelson, and Joel Towers. “It’s based on my husband and my promise to him that I would take care of the nurses,” said Donna about the awards, which benefit the Urban Zen Foundation. “I call it past, present, future. Past is the preservation of culture where the wisdom lies, the present is heath care, and the future is education.” This year, she will also travel to Colombia, Guatemala, and Brazil with the foundation. Gabby noted that her mother has always been in tune with the idea that what consumers buy should go toward something that makes a difference. She “continues to walk that walk,” said Gabby. “We’re really creating a community of people who want to make change in the world,” said Donna. “It’s never about me, it’s about the we.”

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Brett Loving Digs Deep Artist uses heavy machinery, connecting landscape to work By Nicole Teitler nicole@indyeastend.com Born in San Diego, CA, artist Brett Loving was raised in Lakeside, MO where a special talent was discovered — his ability to creatively alter the landscapes around him. Before pursuing his artistic capabilities, Loving put his efforts towards motorcycle racing, which brought several moves across

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This certainly separates you from others! Have you thought about other mediums, aside from an excavator? Absolutely! Sustainable and functional EarthWorks installations are my passion. My entirety of work has all led one another into the next medium. Nothing ever remains one dimensional, which has allowed a full circle of painting to sculpture to EarthWorks installations. All lending themselves to one another.

What’s your creative process like? I paint usually in the winter so the paint will be in temperatures preferably under 32 degrees. Thirty thousand vertical pounds of pressure go onto the canvas at times so I need the paint to remain in a less malleable form. I sculpt yearround and as for creating EarthWorks installations, I’m hoping to have something by this coming spring out east.

Being an artist on the East End is a world of its own. Do you feel the younger group and more seasoned artists have a connection?

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I think we all want to think our experience is so unique and ultimately it is. Established artists, as I would say, have forged the path before us. I’ve found all the established artists on the East End to be very welcoming. There is an instant connection as we are all on similar paths.

How do you acquire the land to do these projects? That’s quite a big ‘studio’ so to speak. Right now, I have a few private land owners that are interested in taking part in the pilot projects. Ultimately the focus is globally to create in every environment where there is public space. To create for the people. I really believe it’s time we start thinking about how we conceive public space.

What are your plans for future projects? Currently I am working on creating a sustainable and functional EarthWorks installation on the East End. Creating a place that can be communally interactive. A place to grow, learn, educate, all while being immersed in a place that has undulations for terrace farming, collection of rain water in retention/re-

flection pools reminding us that water is a valuable resource. Creating oyster reefs in some applications and doing all these things while taking into account design. Creating aesthetically pleasing and functional space for all of us to use!

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Continued From Page B-5. place, oddly enough named Chinatown (631-324-1999). We love the pupu platter for two and the sweet and sour chicken. There is no place to eat inside but the park is right across the street. They also deliver. If you are heading east on Main Street, you’ll see the Dutch Motel on the right, Chen’s Garden (631-329-0333) is right next door, and the take-out is excellent. It’s at 478 Pantigo Road, which is really Montauk Highway, which is . . . well, you know. Mary’s Marvelous (631-324-1055) on Newtown Lane has all the favorites from the Amagansett store, including delicious home baked treats and hearty sandwiches and soups for lunch. Eat all the sugary stuff you want, just make sure you put some kale in your smoothie and wear your gym clothes and you’ll convince everyone at the theater you are still diligently working out. By the way, the Golden Pear on the other side of the street is another good place to grab a bite in a hurry. Call 631329-1600 to place an order. All these places carry The Independent, which will come in handy while you are waiting to get in the movies. Head west to get to Southampton (don’t worry about what road you are on). La Parmigiana (631-283-9752), on Hampton Road, a short walk from the theater, is another authentic Italian restaurant with pizza to go — or, sit down and grab a hot meal and have a glass of wine or two. Sip ‘n Soda (631-282-2800), right down the block, is the quintessential luncheonette, and has been for generations. And yes, Gary Cooper ate there (Note for Movie Trivia Quiz: he’s buried in Southampton.) Citarella is right down the block (there are also branches in Bridgehampton and East Hampton). Hampton Coffee in Water Mill (631-726-2633) at 869 Montauk Highway is a filmgoer’s paradise. The coffee is the best around, there’s fresh baked muffins and scones, a smoothie bar, and breakfast and lunch served all day. Look for its mobile unit as well. In Sag Harbor, the Corner Bar (631-725-9760) is right across the street from Bay Street Theatre in Sag Harbor. The burgers are great, the drinks flow, and the patrons are friendly. There is a Golden Pear on Main Street, as well as on Newtown Lane in East Hampton and Main Street in Southampton. Just south, on Madison Street, sits Il Capuccino (631-725-2747), a sit down Italian restaurant that has been doing it for almost 50 years. They should make a movie about the garlic rolls — they are that good.

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By Innovation Only: The Rebirth Of A Resort The Spur aims to create ‘new business ecosystem’ By Ashley John Heather Decades ago, Pulitzer Prize winning New York Times architectural critic and East Hampton resident Paul Goldberger, wrote a cautionary piece called “The Strangling Of A Resort,” describing what he thought at the time were signs of the Hamptons’ imminent demise. In many ways, Goldberger was right. The Hamptons have struggled with several of the issues he warned about. However, in many cases, those dangers have been eliminated or at least minimized. That’s not to say the Hamptons haven’t changed — they’ve changed a great deal — or that they’re perfect; they’re not. However, the Hamptons and the East End are still a uniquely

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beautiful community that retain many of the characteristics that have attracted people here for centuries, for work and play. Nevertheless, while the region has to a large degree avoided becoming a blighted, banal suburban landscape, new challenges have popped up. One challenge is the increased polarization of the economy. While not unique to the Hamptons, polarization has made it more difficult for many to live and work in the community they call home, leading to a steady “brain drain.” Much of the middle class is being displaced, while others are prevented from joining us. Overall, this transformation can stifle creativity, vibrancy, and hamper economic oppor-

tunity for many on the East End. There are ways to address this struggle others have recommended, each with unique benefits and pitfalls. We’d like to suggest an additional route. In the months ahead, we will be showcasing the stories of a new breed of Hamptons resident in this space. Innovators are creating the future of the Hamptons, driven by insight, courage, and technology to build thriving businesses in the digital economy that don’t fit the dominant mold of our resort economy. It’s increasingly clear that living and working in the Hamptons, and building a healthy middle-class, requires a new business ecosystem. This is one of the missions of The Spur. The Spur, a co-working space in Southampton Village, is working to bring together entrepreneurs, creatives, visionaries, techies, academics, and business leaders — across generations — to help curate and support the next wave of businesses needed for the East End to continue to thrive. Not only will this resurgence generate much-needed business diversity and opportunity, it will contribute to a more dynamic cultural experience as new businesses and their employees

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seek out more enriching and valuable year-round outlets, smoothing out the valleys of the off-season. This is another mission of The Spur. In addition to being a cool workplace, our space is used for art exhibits, business seminars, educational programs, music sessions, guest appearances, and even the occasional wine tasting. We don’t only provide space for entrepreneurs to run their businesses, we roll up our sleeves and help them gain the tools and knowledge they need to achieve success. The Spur facilitates engagement between business leaders and others in ways that are not possible at the library, a coffee shop, or even traditional offices. Like the Hamptons, work is changing, and we’re at the forefront of that change. We’ll also highlight some of that programming in this space so you can be part of this transformation. One example is our Riptide “Sink Or Swim” contest. Modeled after the popular “Shark Tank” show, we’re giving local entrepreneurs a chance to win up to $50,000 to fund their start-up business. About 20 businesses have entered. Our “sharks” will decide who has the best idea on November 10 at the Southampton Arts Center. Don’t miss that or this column, where we will continue to offer insight into ways we think we can create business opportunities and economic independence for a new generation of South Fork and North Fork residents. In a way, that’s not much different than what bonackers, baymen, and farmers did generations ago. Hope you join us on the journey. Ashley John Heather is the founder of The Spur in Southampton. The Spur is built by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs. Its mission is to bring together the creatives, innovators, and entrepreneurs across the Hamptons. By providing a central hub to work (and play), The Spur will provide all the essential resources to help you grow your ideas and businesses. Learn more at www.thespur.com.

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Sand In My Shoes By Denis Hamill

Vote For The Women Keep the bad guys from laughing denishamill@gmail.com Brett Kavanaugh is still laughing. He is still laughing the same way he did the day Dr. Christine Blasey Ford testified that he and his drunken pal Mark Judge descended the stairs after assaulting her when she was 15. The only way to keep bad guys like this from laughing is by voting more good women into elective office. We can also stop some of the mocking laughter by voting locally against Congressman Lee Zeldin on November 6, even if his opponent is a man named Perry Gershon. Zeldin has been openly endorsed by Donald Trump, a flagrant and proud misogynist president who nominated Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. The same Trump who was caught on that “Access Hollywood” tape boasting of sexual assault on women, 19 of whom have charged him with sexual assault or harassment even as he sits in the most powerful office in the world. The same Trump who endorsed Roy Moore in his campaign for the U.S. Senate in Alabama even though Moore was credibly accused by multiple women of being a pedophile who had assaulted them when they were girls. The same Donald Trump who boasted on “Howard Stern” that he used his power as the owner of beauty contests like Miss Universe and Miss Teen USA to barge into the locker rooms of women and girls as they were in various stages of undress. Same Trump who agreed on air

with Howard Stern that his own daughter Ivanka was a “piece of ass.” Same Trump who wants to make America as “great” for white men as it was in the “Mad Men” age is the POTUS in the #MeToo age. Same Trump who has now placed a second man accused of — what else? — sexual deviance on the United States Supreme Court. Man, oh man, do we need more women in elected politics. And on the Supreme Court. This is why the coming midterm elections on November 6 are a referendum on Donald Trump’s reactionary anti-women policies. Locally, Perry Gershon is running a race against the hard core, right wing Zeldin who wears his anti-women Trump endorsement like a badge of sexist honor. In two more years, we can all join a women’s march to the polls to vote Trump out of the Oval Office. Even if Trump is reelected in 2020 by the last gasp of the League of Frightened White Men, he will be gone in 2024 because of term limits. But Trump’s Supreme Court picks are lifetime appointments, as ugly and enduring as his buildings. If we are going to Make America Proud Again after this shameless Trump era, we need more women in elective office. Or at least men who respect women. If anything proved that we need

more women in elective office, it was September 27’s disgraceful United States Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh. Those 11 angry Republican men on the committee were such a fearless football squad of legislative bravery that they did not have the testicular fortitude to question a lone woman survivor of sexual assault named Dr. Christine Basely Ford. Anyone open-minded person watching Dr. Ford’s heart-wrenching testimony last week could not have been anything but moved to the edge of tears as she spoke of Kavanaugh’s lasting echo of laughter during and after her attempted rape. Then came Kavanaugh with his fake tears, phony frat boy tough guy demeanor, disrespecting female senators like a white-knuckling dry drunk. It wasn’t a leap seeing Kavanaugh sloppy drunken at 17 treating a 15-yearold Ford with darker misogynist contempt. With his repeated endorsement of beer, Kavanaugh redefined the term “sober as a judge.” And yet in the midst of the #MeToo movement, the 11 Republican men on the Senate Judiciary Committee were so determined to confirm arch conservative Kavanaugh — whom many fear will vote to overturn Roe v. Wade — that they would initially only allow the testimony of one of three women accusing him of sexual assault or harassment, refusing to reopen an FBI background investigation that all three women victims requested under threat of perjury. The Republican majority would not allow the testimony of any corroborating witnesses. That is, until soon-to-retire Sen. Jeff Flake was confronted by two sexual assault survivors in an elevator, which persuaded him to reach into his heart and across the aisle to Sen. Chris Coons to ask the Senate to hit pause for a week so that the FBI could reopen the back-

ground investigation. This rare bipartisan moment was hailed by everyone. Until Sunday, when it was learned that White House Counsel Don McGahn — a close friend of Kavanaugh’s who touted his nomination — was playing puppet master, narrowing the scope of the FBI investigation to exclude the questioning of one Julie Swetnick, who claimed she witnessed Kavanaugh and his best friend Mark Judge present at a gang rape. The White House was also excluding the FBI from investigating Kavanaugh’s multiple and glaring cases of perjury in his Senate testimony. If this White House interference with the FBI investigation continues, then this is a scam. This would not be a search for the truth. This would be a search for a brute. Another male brute to a lifetime appointment to the Supreme Court, where he could sit with a dark cloud over his head until he mummifies in his black robes beside Clarence Thomas like two dirty old men in trench coats in a dirty Times Square movie theater. With two men on the Supreme Court credibly accused of sexual depravity, the Blind Lady of Justice better get herself a pit bull service dog. The only way to stop this twisted madness is to vote on November 6 for women candidates or for men like Perry Gershon with a progressive platform on women’s issues. If the Democrats take back the House of Representatives, they can open further hearings on Judge Brett Kavanaugh and finally question the other accusers and witnesses the Republican controlled Senate Judiciary Committee refused to hear. Then the Congress can vote to bring articles of impeachment against Kavanaugh to have him removed from the Supreme Court. Maybe then the echoes of Kavanaugh’s mocking laughter would begin to fade. Vote for the women.

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RICK’S SPACE By Rick Murphy

A Mixed Up, Muddled Up World Freud’s ‘pansexualism’ and the LGBT community rmurphy@indyeastend.com

We live in a community of people who enjoy alternate lifestyles. It hasn’t always been that way, because people were afraid to be themselves in public. I get that. Our ranks include members of the LGBT community who identify as bisexual, homosexual, and transsexual, not to mention metrosexuals (people who have sex on subways), Pinnochiosexuals (people who like partners with very long noses), and so on. No problem for me. I can run with any crowd (which is my way of saying I have no friends) but I must admit to learning, after all these years, that there is yet another new food group out there: Pansexuals. Here is the definition: “One who can love sexuality in many forms. Like bisexuality, but even more fluid, a pansexual person can love not only the traditional male and fe-

male genders, but also transgendered, androgynous, and gender fluid people” — that is, people who melt. I wondered about the origin of the word. Upon reflection, I decided it came from Peter Pan, a prepubescent character who was played for years by Mary Martin, a 58-year-old grandmother. Pan’s best friend, by the way, was named Tinker Bell (and there’s nothing wrong with that!). “Pan” is also a character in Greek mythology, but let’s not bring the Greeks into this. In Greek religion and mythology, Pan is “the god of the wild, of shepherds and flocks, nature and mountain wilds and rustic music, and companion of the nymph.” Oh boy. Shepherds, flocks, nymphs, AND they are Greek? This really screws up North Carolina. The state’s Single-Sex Multiple

Occupancy Bathroom Act, commonly known HB2, is drawing a lot of heat. It eliminates anti-discrimination protections for gay, bisexual, transgender, genderqueer, and intersexed people, and legislates that in government buildings individuals may only use restrooms and changing facilities that correspond to the sex on their birth certificates. This is a huge problem, first because most of us lost our birth certificate by the seventh grade, but mostly because we only had two genders back in the day: male and female. Now, it’s like going to a Chinese restaurant: you can take one from Column A and two from Column B. You can be a Transmetro Bi-Shepherd (not that there is anything wrong with that) even if you’re not a Tinker Bell. I don’t think our forefathers envisioned a multiplechoice question when the hospital asks what the sex of the newborn child is. As it turns out, the word isn’t new at all. The origin of the term “pansexual” is generally attributed to “pansexualism,” a term popularized by Sigmund Freud in the early 1900s to describe the view that most human behavior derived from sexual instincts. Freud also popularized words like libido, denial, repression, cathartic, and neurotic. Hell, every guy has a wife with at least three of those traits. Freud is the founder of psychoanalysis. It works like this: Patient: I dreamt I was swimming nude in a sea of murky water. Freud: You vant to sleep with your mother. Patient: I dreamt I was sawing trees and chewing gum. Freud: You vant to sleep with your mother. Patient: I’m unable to sleep because I’m afraid you’ll bring up my mother.

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Freud: Sooo!!!! You vant to sleep with your mother! I don’t particularly like to use public restrooms because I feel intense pressure to wash my hands after I tinkle. I have a theory that the only people who don’t wash in the bathrooms are chefs in restaurants where they work. That’s a plus for me: It keeps the bill down because I lose my appetite. Look, folks. I wouldn’t feel comfortable sending my five-year old ballerina daughter into the Ladies’ Room only to find Gus, a six-foot four-inch sweaty conflicted carnival worker, in there with her. On the other hand, I’d be grateful he wasn’t in the men’s room with me. Back in the day, ours was a repressive society. People were afraid to let their true feelings show. People were afraid to be who they really were deep inside. When I was 18, I decided to let my Freak Flag fly. After months of combing my hair down and greasing it, I blew it out into a glorious Afro. “What the hell is that?” my Irish-Catholic father asked. “It’s my Freak Flag,” I said proudly. “Did you know it comes with a black eye?” my father asked, catching me off guard. “No,” I replied honestly. “Well, if I see that thing on your freakin’ head when I get home from work tomorrow, you’ll know.” There’s something liberating about living life the way you want to, instead of the way your parents want you to. Even if you do get a smack from dad every once in a while. 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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Weekend Roundup What to do this holiday weekend The Last Race

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It’s that time of year again. The Hamptons International Film Festival is back in town. It’s my personal favorite time of year on the East End. Not only are there wonderful films to see before they hit theaters, but plenty other happenings this week. Here’s a roundup: HIFF presents The Kindergarten Teacher as its opening night film. The film is written and directed by Sara Colangelo and will screen on Thursday, October 4, at Guild Hall in East Hampton. The movie stars Maggie Gyllenhaal, who portrays a Staten Island kindergarten teacher who yearns to live a life of art and intellectualism. And to top it off, “A Conversation With . . .” Gyllenhaal will be held on Friday,

October 5, at 3 PM, at Bay Street Theater in Sag Harbor. Janet Lehr Fine art presents “Handler & Umbach: Sweet Things.” “Sweet Things” is an exhibition of new works by Adam Handler and Adam Umbach. An opening reception will be held on Saturday, October 6, from 6 to 8 PM. Wölffer Estate Vineyard celebrates its 30th anniversary with its annual Harvest Party on Saturday, October 6, from noon to 5 PM. Dance to live music by Hopefully Forgiven. Celebrate with family and friends between the vines and on the expansive lawn of the estate. Enjoy a menu with dishes by Palo Santo, Rolling in the Dough, and Fresh Flavors,

sip Wölffer wines and ciders, partake in barrel-rolling, grape-stomping, a winemaking relay race, pony rides, a petting zoo, hay rides, and more. Visit www. wolffer.com for tickets. Tripoli Gallery in Southampton presents “Night,” a group exhibition featuring the work of Katherine Bernhardt, Ross Bleckner, Katherine Bradford, Francesco Clemente, Ann Craven, Félix Bonilla Gerena, April Gornik, Mary Heilmann, Bryan Hunt, Adrianne Rubenstein, Hiroshi Sugimoto, José Luis Vargas, and Lucy Winton. An opening reception will be held Saturday, October 6, from 5 to 7 PM. Check out Boy Erased, the closing night film at HIFF. The film, about the gay son of a Baptist pastor growing up middle-class in the Arkansas suburbs, is directed by Joel Edgerton and

is making its East Coast Premiere. The screening will be held at Guild Hall on Monday, October 8, at 7 PM. Roman Fine Art in East Hampton presents “Luxury Graffiti,” a solo exhibition of new works by artist Stephen Wilson. Wilson’s first exhibition at the gallery features works from his ongoing Luxury series. Don’t miss a wine reception for the artist Saturday, October 6, from 6 to 8 PM. The Last Race, from visual artist Michael Dweck, will also have its East Coast premiere. The documentary explores the Riverhead Raceway and the American tradition of stock car racing. You can catch the film at UA East Hampton on Saturday, October 6, at 3 PM or on Sunday, October 7, at 3:45 PM at the Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center.

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There’s simply no other film festival quite like HIFF. While other far flung festival locales like Cannes offer an undeniably over-the-top glamour, it’s here, on the East End, where film’s talented leading men and women can be seen up close and personal. With this in mind, we’ve curated the ultimate dinner and a show, all in celebration of the 2018 Hamptons International Film Festival. Start things off with a meal at the always quaint 1770 House, just a stone’s throw away from Guild Hall, where two VIP tickets to one of the festivals leading films — like the U.S. premiere of

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Ben is Back starring Julia Roberts and Lucas Hedges — await you. Next, end with a nightcap at The Palm and an overnight stay at Baron’s Cove in Sag Harbor, which is sure to sell out soon! In any case, with any or all of these luxe experiences, your HIFF experience is sure to be a memorable one. Top: Ben is Back Premiere Screening, $28/ticket Left: Dinner at 1770 House Restaurant Center: An overnight stay at Baron’s Cove, starting at $399/night Right: A nightcap at The Palm

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Vallelonga (Tony Lip’s son), Brian Hayes Currie, and Peter Farrelly. It had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival in September, where it won the People’s Choice Award. www.greenbookfilm.com

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Hollywood In The Hamptons Here, find the inside scoop on the HIFF Some may think that the final traffic jam back to Manhattan on Labor Day weekend is the end for the Hamptons season. However, they would be wrong. The weather in early fall is fabulous and Hollywood comes to the Hamptons in the form of the Hamptons International Film Festival. The 26th occurrence this year is held from October 4 to 8, and will bring a number of award-winning and potentially award-winning movies plus a sprinkling of stars. This year, alongside two Festival des Cannes Jury award-winning movies is local documentary The Last Race by Michael Dweck.

What To See This selection of the amazing program for this year’s HIFF are films likely to attract award season attention in the New Year. Watch and be entertained… Beautiful Boy Beautiful Boy is a biographical drama film directed by Felix Van Groeningen, in his English-language feature debut. The screenplay, written by Luke Davies and Van Groeningen, is based on the memoirs Beautiful Boy: A Father’s Journey Through His Son’s Addiction by David Sheff and Tweak: Growing Up on Methamphetamines by Nic Sheff. It stars Steve Carell, Timothée Chalamet, Maura Tierney, and Amy Ryan, and deals with the strained relationship between a father and his teenage son. www.beautifulboy.movie Ben Is Back Ben Is Back is the story of 19-year-old Ben Burns, who unexpectedly returns home to his family’s suburban home on Christmas Eve morning. Ben’s mother is relieved and welcoming but wary of her son staying clean. The drama film is written and directed by Peter Hedges, and stars Julia Roberts, Lucas Hedges, and Kathryn Newton. www.movieweb.com/ ben-is-back-trailer-julia-roberts Boy Erased Boy Erased is a coming-of-age drama film

based on Garrard Conley’s Boy Erased: A Memoir. It is written and directed by Joel Edgerton, who also produces with Steve Golin and Kerry Kohansky Roberts. The film stars Lucas Hedges, Nicole Kidman, Russell Crowe, and Edgerton, and follows the son of Baptist parents who is forced to take part in a gay conversion therapy program. www.focusfeatures.com/boyerased Capernaum Capernaum is a Lebanese drama film written and directed by Nadine Labaki. It was selected to compete for the Palme d’Or at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival, where it won the Jury Prize. The film received a 15-minute standing ovation following its premiere at Cannes in May. Scraping by on the chaotic streets of Beirut, 12-year-old Zain (Zain al Rafeea) is one of many children born into an uncertain future in the city’s slum. Living a deeply troubled home life and branded the sole caretaker of an abandoned toddler, Zain makes the desperate move of suing his negligent parents for giving him life and trapping him in a hostile world. www.sonyclassics.com/capernaum First Man First Man is a biographical drama film directed by Damien Chazelle and written by Josh Singer, based on the book First Man: The Life of Neil A. Armstrong by James R. Hansen. The film stars Ryan Gosling as Neil Armstrong, alongside Jason Clarke, Claire Foy, Kyle Chandler, Corey Stoll, Ciarán Hinds, Christopher Abbott, Patrick Fugit, and Lukas Haas, and follows the years leading up to the Apollo 11 mission to the Moon in 1969. East Hampton local Steven Spielberg is an executive producer. www.firstman.com Green Book Green Book is a comedy-drama film directed by Peter Farrelly, about a real-life tour of the Deep South in the 1960s by Jamaican-American classical pianist Don Shirley and New York bouncer Tony Lip, who served as Shirley’s driver and security. The screenplay was written by Nick

Roma Roma is a drama film written and directed by Alfonso Cuarón. Cuarón also produced, co-edited and co-photographed the film. It stars Yalitza Aparicio, Marina de Tavira, Marco Graf, Daniela Demesa, Enoc Leaño, and Daniel Valtierra. Set in the early 1970s, the film is a semibiographical take on Cuarón’s upbringing in Mexico City, and follows the life of a middle-class family and their live-in housekeeper. www.netﬂix.com The Hate U Give The Hate U Give is a teen drama film directed by George Tillman Jr. and written by Tina Mabry and Audrey Wells. It is based on Angie Thomas’s 2017 novel of same name. The film stars Amandla Stenberg, Regina Hall, Russell Hornsby, KJ Apa, Algee Smith, Lamar Johnson, Issa Rae, Sabrina Carpenter, Common, and Anthony Mackie. www.foxmovies. com/movies/the-hate-u-give The Public The Public is a drama film directed and written by Emilio Estevez. After learning that emergency shelters are at full capacity when a brutal Midwestern cold front makes its way to Cincinnati, a large group of homeless library patrons led by Jackson (Michael Kenneth Williams) refuse to leave the downtown public library at closing time. What begins as a nonviolent Occupy sit-in and ragtag act of civil disobedience quickly escalates into a standoff with local riot police, led by a no-nonsense crisis negotiator (Alec Baldwin) and a savvy district attorney (Christian Slater) with lofty political ambitions, all as two librarians (Emilio Estevez and Jena Malone) are caught up in the middle of it. www.imdb.com Widows From Academy Award-winning director Steve McQueen and co-writer and bestselling author Gillian Flynn comes a blistering, modern-day thriller set against the backdrop of crime, passion and corruption. Widows is the story of four women with nothing in common except a debt left behind by their dead husbands’ criminal activities. The film features an ensemble cast consisting of Viola Davis, Michelle Rodriguez, Elizabeth Debicki, Cynthia Erivo, Colin Farrell, Brian Tyree Henry, Daniel Kaluuya, Jacki Weaver, Carrie Coon, Robert Duvall, and Liam Neeson, and follows a group of women who attempt a heist

after their criminal husbands are killed on a botched job. www.foxmovies.com/ movies/widows

Where To Eat Union Cantina, Southampton Do not miss the exciting new menu specials and entertainment at Long Island’s most vibrant, social, and delicious destination — Union Cantina, the Hamptons’ only authentic modern Mexican restaurant. This popular eatery, designed by Southampton Social Club owners Ian Duke and David Hilty, sits in the iconic Bowden Square and is open all yearround. With Duke and Hilty working alongside award-winning Executive Chef Scott Kampf, who has been featured on Food Network’s “Iron Chefs of America,” the trio continues to bring innovative Mexican cuisine to Southampton throughout the year. This season brings new dishes and cocktails, and a calendar of events including live music and specials. The year-round Southampton hotspot continues to bring good food, good drinks, good service and good times! 40 Bowden Square, Southampton; 631-377-3500; www.unioncantina.net The Palm Restaurant, East Hampton Located close to the Guild Hall and UA East Hampton theatre, both venues for a number of HIFF film screenings, the Palm in East Hampton is both ideally located and has the right menu to satisfy those post-screening cravings. Serving a classic American steakhouse menu, with outstanding service and a rounded wine list, The Palm should be part of your own HIFF red carpet planning. 94 Main Street, East Hampton; 631-324-0411; www.thepalm.com Beacon, Sag Harbor Enjoy the final views of the yachts as summer becomes fall in between discussing the crop of screenings at this year’s HIFF at Beacon. Offering a casual, upscale menu since 2000, Beacon is the sister restaurant to The Bell & Anchor. Try the seasonal plates including steamed mussels “Beacon style” with garlic, white wine, lemon, thyme, and cream and tomato and do not, under any circumstances, forget its selection of homemade signature ice cream sandwiches. 8 West Water Street, Sag Harbor; 631-725-7088; www.beaconsagharbor.com

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KISS & TELL By Heather Buchanan

HIFF 2018 – The Women Women’s stories to spark conversation kissandtellhb@gmail.com One of the first things that shapes our self-mage is how we see ourselves on the big screen. It’s not just stories about women, but women telling the stories which is most important. At the 26th Annual Hamptons International Film Festival which runs October 4 to 8 this year, the percentage of female directors is 45 percent of the slate. Executive Director Anne Chaisson has made this part of her heartfelt mission. Compare this to the dismal 3.3 percent of women directing major Hollywood studio films, and you know you are in for a treat. The good news at HIFF is not only the quantity but the quality of the content and the vast emotional swath of

storytelling that audiences can enjoy. I have worked for the festival over the years and founded the HIFF Screenwriters Lab to help not just women directors but writers, and one of the lab’s alums Sara Colangelo returns in triumph with the opening night film, The Kindergarten Teacher, starring Maggie Gyllenhaal. While there are major films in contention for Academy Awards with David Nugent as Artistic Director, who has an uncanny knack for picking films which win the major awards, there are also unsung heroes, or should I say heroines. You can experience the global experience of women from all walks of life and situations with dramatic, heartbreaking,

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and life affirming messages in their films both in front of and behind the camera. Lebanese director Nadine Labaki presents Capernaum, which won the Cannes Jury Prize. Her compelling story of a 12-year-old boy in the city slums of Beirut uses a cast of non-professional actors to reveal an unsettling truth equally fueled by righteous anger and deep empathy. Two films portray the daring and courage of war correspondent Marie Colvin as she illegally crosses the border into Syria to uncover the story, the documentary, Under the Wire, and the feature film starring Rosamund Pike, A Private War. An off the radar film which is completely compelling is Ghost Fleet, directed by Shannon Service and Jeffrey Waldron. It portrays Thai human-rights activist Patima Tungpuchayakul who has been nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize, and her team as they set off to rescue men who have been enslaved by the fishing industry. A mother, she puts herself on the line saying, “Fear is a kind of death. We shouldn’t die too many times.” It is a moving portrait. Given the current news cycle, a not to miss Winnick Talk at Rowdy Hall will be on Friday, October 5, at 10 AM, “Our Bodies, Our Stories.” You have Ask For Jane from director/screenwriter Rachel Carey about an underground collec-

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tive in Chicago helping women receive safe, illegal abortions in the 1970s. This Changes Everything presents a group of Hollywood’s biggest female names pushing back after the #MeToo movement. And Private Life from director/screenwriter Tamara Jenkins takes on the fertility challenge of modern-day women. One of the Breakthrough Performers being honored is Amandla Stenberg who presents The Hate U Give. She has used her platform as an artist to crusade on conversations through social media about cultural appropriation, biracial identity, and gender and beauty standards. Then you have an award-winning documentary filmmaker Rory Kennedy who presents the space program in Above and Beyond: Nasa’s Journey to Tomorrow, not only as a giant step for mankind but as a way to scientifically document climate change and our planetary future. I can say, personally, that I have been having some of the most interesting, honest, and provocative conversations in my life as a woman given this point in our country’s history. I can say wholeheartedly that the films presented at this year’s HIFF will only add to the conversation in the most enlightening and enthralling way. And men, I am delighted and fascinated to hear your take on these amazing films as well.

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

Guild Hall hosts its Maidstone Club Golf Outing.

Golf Outing Guild Hall hosts its annual Maidstone Club Golf Outing on Thursday, October 11, from 11 AM to 8 PM. Golf at the historic, ocean-front Maidstone Club in East Hampton. The outing begins with registration and practice. At noon, a delicious lunch will be served on the Clubhouse veranda overlooking the ocean, followed by a 1 PM shotgun start to the tournament. After the tournament, golfers enjoy cocktails on the Clubhouse veranda, followed by dinner and awards. For more information, contact Kristen Lee Curcie at kcurcie@ guildhall.org or 631-324-0806 ext. 24.

Hamptons Ride And Wine Hamptons Ride and Wine, founded by

i-tri board member and professional triathlete Sarah Piampiano, will offer a choice of a 25-mile or 60-mile group ride followed by a picnic lunch and wine tasting at Channing Daughters Winery on October 13. The event is open to all. The group ride begins at 8:30 AM. Register by October 8 on www.itrigirls.org on the Ride and Wine button.

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All proceeds go directly to patient care via these local breast health organizations. The beautiful and scenic 5K course starts on a tree-lined street with stunning fall foliage and finishes along the beautiful Crescent Beach. Visit www.shelterislandrun.com for more info.

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The 19th Annual Shelter Island 5K Run/Walk, a USA track and field certified course, will be held on Saturday, October 20, at 11 AM. The race is held in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and supports the North Fork Breast Health Coalition, the Coalition for Women’s Breast Health at Southampton Hospital, and Lucia’s Angels.

Gurney’s Montauk presents its annual Girls Night Out benefit on November 16. The event benefits The Coalition for Women’s Cancers at Southampton Hospital. Enjoy wine and cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, raffles, spa pampering, dancing, psychic readings, and more. Tickets start at $45. Visit www.gurneysresorts.com.

Pet Philanthropy Circle presents its Pet Hero Awards sixth Anniversary Ceremony on Friday, October 19, at Gotham Hall in New York City. Join honorary chair Naomi Judd along with co-hosts David Frei and Jewel Morris. Terri, Bindi, and Robert Irwin will be receiving the Inaugural Humanitarian Family of

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

and continue through Sunday, November 4. There will be a wine reception for the artist Saturday, October 6, from 6 to 8 PM.

The Beauty of the East End Opening: Saturday, October 6, 5 to 7 PM Ashawagh Hall, Springs

folioeast Opening: Saturday, October 6, 5:30 to 7:30 PM Malia Mills, East Hampton folioeast presents the first show of the fall season in the Malia Mills space in East Hampton. This exhibit features small-scale abstract works (painting and collage) by nine East End artists. The show will be up through October 21.

Sweet Things Opening: Saturday, October 6, 6 to 8 PM Janet Lehr Fine Art, East Hampton Janet Lehr Fine art presents “Handler & Umbach: Sweet Things.” “Sweet Things” is an exhibition of new works

by Adam Handler and Adam Umbach. This combined exhibition of their paintings in East Hampton demonstrates a true ripening of their aesthetic abilities with clear expressions of their on-going maturity and artistic harmonies. The show runs through November 4.

Luxury Graffiti Opening: Saturday, October 6, 6 to 8 PM Roman Fine Art, East Hampton Roman Fine Art presents “Luxury Graffiti,” a solo exhibition of new works by artist Stephen Wilson. Wilson’s first exhibition at Roman Fine Art will feature works from his ongoing Luxury series as well as selections from his newest Model Tapestries and Brick Wall series. The exhibit will open Friday, October 5,

“The Beauty of the East End” will be the subject of the fourth Hamptons Plein Air Invitational at Ashawagh Hall in Springs. The show features over 20 established artists. The show opens on Saturday, October 6, and runs through October 14. A reception will be held on Saturday, October 13, from 5 to 7 PM.

Autumn on the East End Opening: Saturday, October 6, 4 to 6 PM Amagansett Free Library “Autumn on the East End — Paintings by Gerald D. Rahm” will be on display at The Amagansett Free Library. The show runs through October 31.

Night Exhibit Opening: Saturday, October 6, 5 to 7 PM Tripoli Gallery, Southampton Tripoli Gallery in Southampton presents “Night,” a group exhibition featuring the work of Katherine Bernhardt, Ross Bleckner, Katherine Bradford, Francesco Clemente, Ann Craven, Félix Bonilla Gerena, April Gornik, Mary Heilmann, Bryan Hunt, Adrianne Rubenstein, Hiroshi Sugimoto, José Luis Vargas, and Lucy Winton. On view from October 6 through November 12.

Hope Floats Opening: Saturday, October 6, 3 to 8 PM CRUSHCURATORIAL, Amagansett CRUSHCURATORIAL in Amagansett presents “Hope Floats,” a basin-based art exhibition for a final autumnal dip. Artists include Su Jung Chang, James Chrzan, Allison Brainard Sam Cockrell, Olivia Coeln, Ray Ferreira, Marysia Gacek, Ilana Yacine Harris-Babou, David Humphrey, Emily Janowick, Christine Navin Zara Pfeifer, Ana Popescu, Rirkrit Tiravanija, and Ben Thorp Brown.

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Nancy Atlas performs at the Stephen Talkhouse. Independent/ Lisa Marie Mazzucco

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Cruz, Steve Salerno, Essiet Essiet, and Claes Brondal.

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By Nicole Teitler nicole@indyeastend.com

Thursday, October 4, at 7 PM www.hamptonsfarms.com

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.

Comedy Jackie Martling

Thursday, October 4, at 8 PM, through Monday, October 8, 11:59 PM www.hamptonsfilmfest.org Hamptons International Film Festival will take place throughout the Hamptons. Check out this week’s Indy for articles detailing the festival’s highlights.

Friday, October 5, at 8 PM www.suffolktheater.com

Music

The Suffolk Theater in Riverhead presents Jackie “The Joke Man” Martling from “The Howard Stern Show.”

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Thursday, October 4, at 7 PM www.thejamsession.org Join The Jam Session opening party band at Union Cantina in Southampton for a concert featuring Bill O’Connell, Oscar Feldman, Alex Sipiagin, Rafael

Farm Chic kicks it up a notch with live music every Thursday, from 5 to 7 PM, at Hamptons Farms in East Quogue. Free and open to the public. Hamptons Farms features an all-night happy hour at the outdoor and indoor bars, along with nightly farm fresh cuisine features.

dren, and students.

Dante Saturday, October 6, at 1 PM www.dantesongs.com The Music in the Vineyards Series with Dante concludes at Bedell Cellars in Cutchogue.

Contra Dance Saturday, October 6, at 7:45 PM www.litma.org

Friday, October 5, at 6 PM www.townlinebbq.com

Water Mill Community House presents Traditional New England Contra Dance. Admission is $15 adults, $7.50 students, and children up to 16 free with adult.

Townline BBQ in Sagaponack hosts live music every Friday, from 6 to 9 PM.

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Salon Series Friday, October 5, at 6 PM wwwparrishart.org Parrish Art Museum in Water Mill presents Salon Series: Violinist Francisco Fullana and Pianist David Fung. Tickets are $25; $10 for members, chil-

www.stephentalkhouse.com Stephen Talkhouse in Amagansett will have a live performance by The Sturdy Souls on Friday, October 5, at 8 PM, followed by The Realm at 10 PM. On Saturday, October 6, will be Nancy Atlas at 8 PM and Hello Brooklyn at 10 PM.

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Jeff LeBlanc Saturday, October 6, at 8 PM www.whbpac.org Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center presents singer-songwriter, Jeff LeBlanc, from Center Moriches.

‘The Sopranos’’ Edie Falco stars in Sharr White’s new play

Springs Tavern Saturday, October 6, at 9 PM 631-527-7800

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The Springs Tavern will host karaoke night every Saturday beginning at 9 PM. No cover, just bring your best singing voice. There’s also open mic every Sunday, from 2 to 6 PM.

Wednesday will feature the university’s professors reading from their own works.

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The first time I saw Edie Falco on the screen, in the 1999 black and white indie, Judy Berlin, it was an arresting experience. Beyond the eerily dark story of loneliness and alienation in a Long Island suburb, there was Falco in the titular role, cheerily and awkwardly challenging the status quo, with her dream of being in the movies. In its way, it was a cuttingly comic performance. Time, as the long-suffering mob wife in “The Sopranos,” has smoothed over Falco’s unusual and odd presence, on stage and screen. In her current role as Polly in The True she expresses gravitas, albeit with her own edge. Written by Sharr White, this new play, directed by Scott Elliott of The New Group, is similar to White’s earlier works, The Snow Geese and The Other Place, as it studies complex characters in a state of crisis. In The Other Place, a neuroscientist, (played by Laurie Metcalf, on Broadway), faces dementia; and in The Snow Geese, the family matriarch, (played by Mary-Louise Parker), and her sons face a changing economic tide. Here the focus is on the urban political machine in Albany, in the 1970s. As reported by a feature article in The New York Times, “Personal Loyalty: Political Whispers and Edie Falco,” the play is based on the 1977 Albany Mayoral Race in which the incumbent, Erastus Corning won, despite his waning popularity. White’s play, while based on historical figures, including Polly Noonan, who sustained her influence even though she never held office, mingles historical truth with fiction. As Noonan, Falco appears to be a benevolent character, fiercely loyal to the mayor, and equally committed to her husband. Peter (Peter Scolari) and she relish their mutual friendship with Erasmus (Michael McKean). And the

three of them coexist gracefully, while the rumors of the mayor’s and Polly’s dalliance swirl around them. While the play questions the nature of the relationship between Erasmus and his long-time secretary, Polly, it remains simply that, a question. Dramatically, the relevant issue is that Falco’s Polly needs McKean’s Erastus in her life. And she won’t let go. As Albany politics goes, Noonan is a committed player. She doesn’t shy from the dirtiness of political game playing, she may even instigate it. But she doesn’t evoke demagoguery or tyranny. When Mayor Corning fires her because the rumors about them are thwarting his run for reelection, she continues to work on his behalf. She will do anything for the mayor, as she righteously believes that they are the cornerstone of the party, and the community. Regardless of the crimes they commit, which include buying and selling votes in the mayoral election, these are characters with whom we empathize. Their time-honored practices seem to have sustained a healthy enough society. But when does that stop being “true”? In that respect, the title and the message are ambiguous. The well-seasoned cast members are all credible, and engaging, including Glenn Fitzgerald as Howard Nolan, the candidate who, historically challenged Corning in the Democratic primary, and lost. And John Pankow portrays an intern who really doesn’t want a life in politics. That character appears to be fictional. Derek McLane’s scenic design seizes on the tastelessness of ‘70s interior design. Indeed, tastelessness speaks to the bigger picture, as the righteous mayor reports early in Act I, “I’m going to stay mayor, just like Daley in Chicago.”

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Rock For Our Rights Photos by Nicole Teitler Rock for our Rights, a benefit auction, cocktail party, and concert was held in Sag Harbor on Friday, September 28. This event benefitted Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic programs and services on the East End. The art auction was curated by Pamela Willoughby and included work by artists Eric Fischl, April Gornik, Tara Israel, Steve Miller, Noel De Lesseps, and Marissa Bridge, along with many others at Tutto Il Giorno. Music by Nona Hendryx (LaBelle) with Vernon Reid of Living Color, Zach Zunis Band, and special guest, Big Pete followed at Bay Street Theater.

Open Mic Night Photos by Richard Lewin On September 27, at Bay Burger in Sag Harbor, local students from grades five through 12 had the opportunity to share their talent in singing, the spoken word, comedy, and more, as the Southampton Youth Bureau held its first 2018 “Open Mic Night” of the season. SYB’s Neighborhood Aide Peter Strecker emceed, and Youth Center Program Coordinator Dajuon Strange supervised the event.

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The Duke of Edinburgh Award Photos by Rob Rich/ www.societyallure.com On September 21, David Hryck hosted England’s Prince Edward to raise awareness for The Duke of Edinburgh International Award at The Core Club in New York City. Guests included Kelly Osborne, Sharon Bush, Jill Spalding, Vivienne Tam, and Kelly Cutrone.

Old World Reds Photos by Richard Lewin On Saturday afternoon, September 29, in the elegant garden of The Baker House 1650 in East Hampton, owner Antonella Bertello hosted an “Old World Reds” wine tasting, featuring two wines each from France, Italy, and Spain. Jacqueline Corso of DS Merchants presented each one and invited guests to pair with cheeses of their country of origin.

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Art@Ross Photos by Richard Lewin On September 26, in the Ross School Gallery, Jennifer Cross, Ross’s Chair of Visual Art, held an “Art@Ross” gallery reception, featuring works in a variety of media, created by current and past Ross Upper School students. Special focus of the show is on award-winning work from LongHouse Reserve’s Student Annual Exhibition.

Sag Harbor Music Festival Photos by Justin Meinken The eighth annual Sag Harbor Music Festival hit the Hamptons this past weekend. Many of the performances, like the Nancy Atlas Project’s heartpounding closing on Sunday, September 30, were standing room only as the music blasted through Sag Harbor. Over 30 headliners performed for the festival including 14-time Grammy winner Dan Tyminski, The Vine Brothers, The Kennedys, The Scofflaws, and more. Although the festival will not come around until next year, Nancy Atlas Project is planning for an encore performance on Saturday, November 10, at the Old Whalers’ Church at 7 PM.

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Feast of San Gennaro Photos by Jenna Mackin The fantastic weather and delicious food from local vendors like Scotto’s and Oakland’s brought out thousands of people from all over to the San Gennaro Festival in Hampton Bays over the weekend. Being chauffeured by their grandma were little Michael and Giuseppe Morrone in their Italian flap caps. Besides good food and family fun, there was live music, the Ferris wheel, and even a tiny house from Cassone.

Morning Altars Photos by Richard Lewin Montauk’s ocean beach became an artist’s studio in the shadow of Andy Warhol’s former “Eothen” estate on September 29, as artist Day Schildkret guided guests in creating their own “Morning Altars.” Collecting natural objects, creating Earth Art, and then leaving the work to return to its origin was the order of the day. The event was one of four parts of The Nature Conservancy’s annual “Andy Warhol Preserve Visual Arts Program” handson workshops.

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Farm Fresh: Sang Lee Farms

continued to grow their Chinese vegetables, but began adding new crops and an indoor greenhouse for summer and off-season. Soon after becoming Certified Organic, they began their community supported agriculture program, in which customers prepay for weekly vegetables early in the farming season, allowing Sang Lee Farms to better allot their finances and plan crops for the upcoming season. The CSA program has now grown to include a home delivery service. In addition, customers from all across Long Island and the five New York City boroughs can get farm-to-door delivery service. Order by 3 PM, and vegetables will arrive the next day by noon. For the rest of the Tri-State Area, Sang Lee Farms can FedEx any package. Sang Lee prides itself on the diversity of its staff. “They’re comfortable in this environment where other languages are spoken, where other people don’t look the same,” Lee said, noting a baker is from Ireland and a kitchen staff member is from Thailand. In the world of farming there’s a common denominator to what they all do, she said. “They place great value on fresh food, more than the paycheck.” Gao Yang, a member of the Sang Lee team for over 30 years, hails from China, where he attended college during the country’s cultural revolution. Yang was sent to work on a farm and was hired by the Chinese government for agricultural research before making his move to the U.S. and to Sang Lee Farms. With a plethora of organic food at their fingertips, the Lee family keeps to a vegetarian diet 95 percent of the time, “We eat what we grow and therefore, we eat seasonally.” Their son, Will, is a free diver, catching local fish and trav-

Peconic’s Certified Organic farm rooted in family By Nicole Teitler nicole@indyeastend.com

For over 30 years, Sang Lee Farms has been a North Fork haven for fresh produce, but its history dates long before their 1987 roots settled in Peconic. A family business since the 1930s, the Lee family serviced the Chinatown market with over 30 varieties of Chinese vegetables. The farm has relocated over the years from Queens, to Huntington, and East Moriches before finally settling into today’s Peconic location. Amid uprooting came expansion, servicing Boston, Philadelphia, and eventually the entire East Coast. Fred Lee grew up on the East Moriches farm but didn’t originally plan to become a farmer. He attended the University of Vermont before obtaining his master’s in business from Boston University. There, he met his wife, Karen, who was studying to become a nurse. It was during these years that Fred Lee’s father, who ran the farm at the time, got sick and suddenly passed away. As the only son of this Chinese family, Fred left his career aspirations in the dust to fulfill his familial duties of caring for the farm. Karen followed suit. “I had no idea what it took to grow

food and he was a very understated Asian man,” said Karen Lee, co-owner of Sang Lee Farms, of her father-in-law. “So, I jumped in and found out how it really goes. Yes, he chose to farm, but there’s staff, there’s customers, there’s a whole business, you can’t just walk away. This is an issue of a family owned farm.” The Lees continued the farm’s legacy of selling baby greens to highend restaurants. In 1999, New York City luxury supermarket Balducci’s began to place their Sang Lee Farms branded bagged mesclun greens. Years later, as Karen and her three children Jenn, Will, and Michael (who were eight, 10, and 11 years old at the time) were selling fresh cut flowers on the side of the road on the North Fork, customers would stop to recognize the name from the city markets. With family in mind, the Lees’ three children incited change. With the young ones running through the fields on a daily basis, it was a matter of safety for their health to keep an eye on what was being sprayed in the fields. In 2006, Sang Lee Farms applied to become Certified Organic. The Lees

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eling the world exploring the seas, half the year delivering a real catch of the day. Right now, fresh off the farm are seasonal favorites of ginger and turmeric, perfect for teas or flavoring rice and soup. Lee recommends their Asian Slaw, made of nappa cabbage, scallions, cilantro, sesame seeds, and carrots. Farming aside, Fred is a firefighter and EMT with the Southold Fire Department, and Karen utilizes her nursing degree by taking their large St. Bernard/Golden Retriever mix, Molee, as a pet therapy dog to work with Eastern Long Island Hospital patients. Join Sang Lee Farms for its family harvest day on Saturday, October 13, to harvest, learn, and cook. The farm will also hold an open house on October 27. Guests can partake in medicinal herb classes and “cookshops,” where students can tour the farm and pick what produce they will cook in the class. “It gives a whole different flavor to the class. It’s definitely a farm-to-table experience,” Lee concluded. Sang Lee Farms is located at 25180 County Road 48, Peconic. For more information, visit www.sangleefarms. com, call 631-734-7001, or email info@ sangleefarms.com.

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everyone does farm-to-table and dock-to-dish but what happens in between makes the difference.

Food & Beverage Foodie happenings on the East End Compiled by Jessica Mackin-Cipro jessica@indyeastend.com

The Springs Tavern The Springs Tavern is serving football specials every Sunday, Monday, and Thursday during NFL games. Diners may enjoy $5 Heineken beers complete with $5 bar bites. The specials will be offered until 10 PM and prizes will be raffled off occasionally. Call 631-5277800.

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Wölffer Estate Vineyard has debuted Wölffer No.139 Red Cider: a vibrant, food-friendly sparkling cider made exclusively from New York State dessert apples grown and handpicked at the DeFisher Fruit Farm in Rochester. The new Red Cider rounds out Wölffer’s growing cider portfolio, which already includes the No. 139 Dry Rosé and White Ciders that revolutionized the industry when released five years ago. Winemaker Roman Roth sources a number of apple varieties — Idared, Northern Spy, Jonagold, Mutsu, Law Rome, and Golden Delicious — each known for their crisp, sweet, and aromatic flavor profiles, resulting in cider that’s cherry red in color and achieves a balance between the fine tannins and elegant, bright fruit. Red Cider is best served chilled and can be paired with anything from Mexican and Asian cuisines, to a cheese plate or even with roasted s’mores by the campfire. Wölffer No.139 Red Cider is available for purchase at Wölffer Estate Vineyard, local retailers, including

select Whole Foods and Fairway locations in the Northeast, or by visiting www.wolffer.com.

Harvest Party Wölffer Estate Vineyard celebrates its 30th anniversary and the fall season at its annual Harvest Party, taking place on Saturday, October 6, from noon to 5 PM, between the vines and on the expansive lawn of the estate. Laugh and play with family and friends as the vineyard celebrates the hard work of harvest season, and enjoy the beauty of the Sagaponack vineyard in October. Dance to live music by Hopefully Forgiven, enjoy a menu with dishes by Palo Santo, Rolling in the Dough, and Fresh Flavors, sip Wölffer wines and ciders, partake in barrel-rolling, grapestomping, a wine-making relay race, pony rides, a petting zoo, hay rides, and more. Visit www.wolffer.com for tickets.

Almond Almond in Bridgehampton has announced new daily specials for the fall season. On Mondays, diners may enjoy a special three-course “Meatless Monday” menu for $32.50. A three-course prix fixe menu will be served Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5 to 7 PM and all night on Wednesdays. Cost is $32.50 and menu selection will change daily. For reservations, contact Almond at 631-537-5665.

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Paul’s: More Than A Compelling Slice Of Pizza 45 years of serving up decadent heroes and Italian dishes By Hannah Selinger Forty-five years. That’s how long legendary Southampton Italian spot Paul’s Italian Restaurant has been in business. The space opened, prior to that auspicious 1970s date, years earlier, operating as a sandwich spot known as the Dutch Door. The restaurant came from humble beginnings. When it opened, in March of 1973, the restaurant served a handful of items, including a few pasta dishes, though it also provided loosely catered meals — coffee, rolls, bagels, and egg sandwiches — to the construction crew in the neighboring lot, which would become the Passavia family’s Southampton Inn. In 1974, the restaurant expanded its footprint and began making pizza, a tradition that continues today. Although the space was originally small, more suited for a takeout restaurant than a sit-down joint, in 1979, the owners were able to expand into an adjacent space. Thirty-nine years after this expansion, the restaurant is now known for its pizza, yes, but also for its plated Italian meals, served in a small, cozy dining space to the left of the main pizzeria. Aside from Tuesdays, when the restaurant staff takes a much-needed weekly day off, Paul’s is open every day from 9 AM to 11 PM (well, 10 PM in the off-season).

First things first. There are very few restaurants in the Hamptons that offer a compelling slice of pizza, the kind one might find on a random street corner in a random neighborhood of New York City. Which is why you may already know about Paul’s, because its pizza is compelling and delicious, and all of the things one might expect from a decent slice: crisp in the right places, chewy in others, marked by a sweet and savory sauce and cheese so drippy and hot it threatens to tear the skin from the roof of your mouth (or, truth be told, does, because you’re relentlessly impatient, as many of us pizza aficionados are). On any given afternoon, a pizza lover is likely to encounter a handful of locals, grabbing lunch either to stay or to go. The acceptance of an establishment by the locals residing in a summer-heavy town speaks to its validity. If the men and women who make Southampton operate in the dead of winter rely on Paul’s to fuel them through the off-season, why shouldn’t you? In keeping with tradition, Paul’s continues to serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner to the hungry East End. To start the day, one can choose from fried eggs on a roll (with various breakfast meats, naturally), potatoes, pancakes, wraps, omelets, and more. Soups, served at lunch, are home-

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made and surprisingly good. French onion soup is a delicious, affordable option, no matter the season ($3.25 for a cup). Pasta entrées are serviceable and fill a niche. Hot heroes are outrageously large — one meatball parm will easily last two days — and appropriately delicious, given their decadence (hot cheese being a central ingredient among them). Still, it’s the pizza most return for. A large pie goes for under $20 — cheap by any Hamptons standard — and can easily feed a family of four.

Ultimately, what Paul’s offers up, in addition to good food, is old school charm. It’s wine glasses with “Paul’s” etched onto them. It’s entrées flecked with minced parsley. It’s a dark, lowceilinged dining room, where diners are penalized for sharing ($5 per plate, so just order your own, will you?). It is, in the end, the place that people keep coming back to, again and again, because it lives up to its own expectations. With a little luck, and continued community patronage, Paul’s will survive the next 45 years, too.

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Continued From Page B-18. linens in one of the premium and comfortably furnished guestrooms. Executive Chef James Carpenter is preparing a sumptuous breakfast, lunch, and dinner menu at Claude’s Restaurant, open yearround. Furthermore, movie buffs attending the Film Festival can book their stay close to the action and film screenings. The winner of numerous awards including “Best Breakfast,” “Best Hotel,” and “Best Wedding Location,” the Southampton Inn is a warm and welcoming haven with an exemplary reputation which is richly deserved. 91 Hill St., Southampton; 631-2836500; www.southamptoninn.com The Bridgehampton Inn, Bridgehampton. Enjoy one of the splendid 12 rooms at this boutique inn, from the family that owns Loaves & Fishes. Since June 2014, the Inn added its own restaurant helmed by Executive Chef Brian Szostak. Seasonally-minded, Chef Brian will continue Bridgehampton Inn’s commitment to variety through a consistently evolving menu based on freshness, taste, and availability. 2266 Montauk Highway, Bridgehampton; 631-537-3660; www. bridgehamptoninn.com

RECIPE OF THE WEEK

Ingredients (serves 4)

Chef Joe Cipro

2 14 oz packages of firm tofu 2 large carrots, peeled & julienned 1 English cucumber, peeled and cut into rounds 2 avocados, sliced thin 2 Tbsp canola oil 1 Tbsp miso paste 1 tsp soy sauce 1 Tbsp rice wine vinegar 1/2 lime Salt and pepper to taste

Miso Glazed Tofu With Carrot, Avocado & Cucumber

Directions Begin by carefully preparing your vegetables. Neatly set them aside in the refrigerator when you have finished your cuts. Remove the tofu from the packages and pat it dry. Cut it into 16 equal cubes (four per serving) and season to your liking. Heat a non-stick frying pan over high heat, add the canola oil, and wait about 30 to 45 seconds until the oil is nice and hot. Sear each piece of tofu for about one minute on each side. When you have achieved a nice sear on the tofu, turn off the heat and mix together the miso, soy sauce, and rice wine. Toss the tofu in this resulting sauce. Plate with a generous serving of each vegetable and enjoy.

The American Hotel, Sag Harbor. A social mainstay of Sag Harbor since its foundation in 1846 at the height of the whaling era, the American Hotel’s patrons continue to enjoy one of the eight double rooms. Frette sheets and comforters. Ensuite bathrooms feature double whirlpool bathtubs, hairdryers, imported Italian towels, Frette bathrobes, and L’Occitane amenities. Chef Jonathan Parker brings his extensive experience from both the Cannes and Manhattan dining scenes to the kitchen. 49 Main Street, Sag Harbor; 631-725-3535; www.theamericanhotel. com

Who To Star-Spot Anne Chaisson, Executive Director, Hamptons International Film Festival. Every orchestra needs a conductor and Chaisson has handled this challenge of bringing the team together to deliver a busy film festival in multiple locations across a four-day period since 2012, though having already been an advisory co-chair since 2003. Her own filmography as a producer includes Roger Dodger, P.S., Diggers, and Rocksteady. Rounding out her formidable portfolio of skills is that of fundraiser-in-chief, having worked tirelessly for the Film Society of Lincoln Center, the Nantucket Film Festival, and Hamptons International Film Festival. www.hamptonsfilmfest.org

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Guest-Worthy Recipe: Eden Grinshpan

1 small garlic clove, finely grated 1/2 tsp kosher salt 1/4-1/3 c ice water

Mix. Pour in the ice water. The tahini will become a thick consistency but keep adding water until it smooths out.

Directions:

To assemble the burger: Slice open the pita, drizzle in tahini to taste, 1 tsp of zhoug and a 1/2 tsp of umbah. Carefully place the burger and eggplant in the pita. Place the cucumber salad in the pita as well, in front of the patty and eggplant. Place a tablespoon of garlicky tahini on top, then add another 1 tsp of zhoug and another 1/2 tsp of umbah. Garnish with the parsley and serve.

The Dez Shawarma Burger By Zachary Weiss

Who: Eden Grinshpan, Chef and Co-founder of DEZ

Instagram: @EdenEats

Chef Grinshpan's GuestWorthy Recipe: The Dez Shawarma Burger

Why? “The Shawarma Burger is an American twist on a classic Middle Eastern pita. It’s such a fun and exotic way to liven up a barbecue. The tahini and zhoug sauces are also really great with grilled vegetables and salad, so make extra!”

Ingredients: For the burger 4 five-oz patties 1 eggplant sliced lengthwise into 4 or 5 pieces, then cut in the middle on an angle 2 1/2 c grapeseed oil for frying 5 Persian cucumbers 1 small red onion

3 radishes 1 jalapeño Zhoug sauce Umbah sauce (also known as amba, mango-based) Garlicky tahini 1/4 c fresh parsley Shawarma spice to taste 4 pitas (the fluffiest pita you can find) For the Shawarma spice: 10 g cardamom 20 g curry powder For the Zhoug: 3 jalapeños 1 garlic clove 1 tsp toasted cumin seeds 1 tsp toasted coriander seeds 1/2 c fresh parsley 1/3 c fresh cilantro 1 tsp kosher salt 1/2 c grapeseed oil For the garlicky tahini: 1/2 c good quality tahini (Eden recommends from Seed and Mill and SOOM) 1 1/2 tsp lemon juice

For the Burger Salt the eggplant and let sit for at least 30 minutes. Make the salad: Using a mandolin, slice the radish, cucumber, jalapeño, and red onion very thin and place in a bowl. Set aside. Pat the eggplant dry and heat up the oil. While the oil is heating up, season the burgers on both sides with the salt and pepper, then shake over the shawarma spice. Place on a grill or flat top for two minutes on each side. Remove and keep warm until you assemble. Fry the eggplant until it develops a golden-brown crust and place on a paper towel to drain. Season with a little salt when it comes out of the oil. For the shawarma spice Mix the cardamom and curry well and place in a spice shaker. Reserve for burgers. For the Zhoug In a blender, add in the toasted spices, give it a blend, and let the spices grind up. Add in all the remaining ingredients and blitz until it is a little chunky but mostly smooth. You want it all to really come together. For the garlicky tahini In a bowl combine the raw tahini, lemon juice, grated garlic, and kosher salt.

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Old Dogs, New Trips By Vay David and John Laudando

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One of many displays at the National Air & Space Museum. Independent/John Laudando

On the spur of the moment one week in October, we got together with two of our closest friends and headed to Washington D.C. for a short visit. We met them at their place in Sea Cliff and drove to D.C. Since we were “on the fly,” we booked an Airbnb last minute and went there first to check in and drop our bags. Surprise! When we got there, the key was not where we had been told it would be. After much knocking and doorbell ringing we found that the place would NOT be ready until the next day. Immediately we put in a phone call to Airbnb headquarters. After many profuse apologies, they offered us a $100 credit for our troubles and tracked down new accommodations for us. That first night, while waiting for the Airbnb situation to get straightened out, we grabbed a quick dinner, then got word that our accommodation was ready . . . and what accommodations they were! A lovely spot in Georgetown, impeccably furnished and complete with hosts who inquired after our every need. Yet one more ultimately great experience with Airbnb. Plus, it put us into a neighborhood we hadn’t spent much time in. Georgetown is a bit of a walk from Capitol Mall, but we were all game for a leisurely stroll to get there. Plus, Georgetown is a great area for wandering about. Next morning, we only had to walk one block to Dean and Deluca, where we indulged in some gloriously rich breakfast treats. Then, off we went to the mall. The variety of choices at our National Mall makes deciding which spots to go a real conundrum. These old dogs have made several trips there before, so some of the many museums were places we had visited more than once. Not so with our traveling companions, Cecilia and Dennis. So, we split up for some of the time, and we headed to the Hirshhorn Museum & Sculpture Gar-

den while they went to the National Air & Space Museum. If you’ve never been to Air & Space, it is definitely a not-to be-missed spot in D.C. After that foray, we all got back together and headed to the Botanical Garden. What a treat! Cecilia and I could both be called “floraholics,” so a garden full of blooms delighted us. And, should you want to plan a trip there in the next month, you could still enjoy much in the way of floral displays! Perhaps our favorite exploration was the National Museum of Natural History and its glorious display of living, fluttering butterflies. They fly around you, land on you, delight you! There’s good reason that butterflies are a symbol of beauty. I can’t recommend the Butterfly Pavilion highly enough. Not to mention the entire museum itself! A very close second was the National Museum of the American Indian. In 1989, U.S. Senator Daniel Inouye introduced the National Museum of the American Indian Act, which established the museum as “a living memorial to Native Americans and their traditions.” The site on the National Mall opened in September 2004. Fifteen years in the making, it’s the first national museum in the country dedicated exclusively to Native Americans. The five-story, 250,000-square-foot curvilinear building is clad in a goldencolored Kasota limestone designed to evoke natural rock formations shaped by wind and water over thousands of years. Set on 4.25 acres, the museum is surrounded by simulated wetlands, and its entrance, prism window, and space designed for contemporary Native performances are the result of extensive consultations with Native peoples. In fact, our research shows that in general, Native Americans had leadership roles in the design and operation of the

The graceful Jefferson Monument. Independent/John Laudando

museum and set out to create a different atmosphere and experience from typical museums of European and Euro-American culture. And they succeeded! The museum, chock-a-block full of artifacts, is like no other. The same could be said for its Mitsitam Native Foods Café, which is divided into Native regional sections — and we all sampled amazing, diverse, delicious food for our lunch there. We could easily recommend it as the best place for lunch in the city. Then, we meandered around, taking in the quintessential sites — the Lincoln Memorial, the Jefferson Memorial, and the constant presence of the Washington Monument, towering over the city. We also explored the rather atypical FDR Monument(s), newly opened since our last visit to D.C.

Next time we visit, number one our list of sights will have to be the city’s newest, most popular museum —the National Museum of African American History & Culture, which had not yet opened. Word has it, nearly five million visitors have virtually filled the museum to capacity. To control crowds, advance entry passes are necessary and are released on the first Wednesday of each month, so do plan ahead if you expect to visit. Information on passes is available at nmaahc.si.edu/visit/passes.

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North Fork

A total of $480,000 in federal funding has been allocated to restore Cedar Beach. Independent/Jade Eckardt

Cedar Beach To Undergo Restoration $480,000 in federal funding will help restore habitat By Jade Eckardt jade@indyeastend.com

Cedar Beach Creek in Southold will receive $480,000 in federal funding for a restoration project, Congressman Lee Zeldin announced earlier this month. He said it will enhance three critical marine habitats in the Peconic Estuary, designated by the Environmental Protection Agency as an Estuary of

National Significance. According to a Habitat Restoration Plan prepared by the Peconic Estuary Program in 2017, the project will restore ecosystem features in a “degraded” marsh area that has faced erosion challenges. The project will restore and create more than 19.5 acres of

salt marsh and marsh islands through the use of clean dredged material; create new oyster reefs and 1.7-acres of new seagrass meadow; and improve three acres of new open water habitat through increased and improved flushing, according to a press release issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. “In a district nearly completely surrounded by water, we have a unique responsibility to safeguard our local environment,” Zeldin said in a press release. “An important component of our community’s ecosystem is our area’s wetlands and salt marshes, which protect our shores from erosion, reduce the impact of flooding, absorb pollutants, and protect water quality.” Since 1930, significant marsh loss and degradation from erosion and past filling activities has occurred at the beach and completion of this project will greatly enhance the 65acre marsh. The estimated feasibility federal cost is $480,000, while the estimated non-federal cost is $248,782,

and the total project cost is $728,782. Southold Town Supervisor Scott Russell says the project will restore a vital East End ecosystem. “It will also serve as a model that can be applied to other areas,” he said. Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County, which has a structure dedicated to research at Cedar Beach, is the project grantee, and will implement the restoration with the New York District in coordination with the Suffolk County Parks and the Peconic Estuary Program. Cornell also operates a marine education themed summer camp for children at the location. “Continual coordination between the three Long Island programs to communicate the major water quality issues facing Long Island coastal waters and the on-going development of solutions to these issues is of the utmost importance to the future of these water bodies and Long Island communities,” said PEP Executive Director Joyce Novak in a press release.

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North Fork Pumpkin Picking Guide Where to pick your own pumpkins from Calverton to Peconic By Jade Eckardt jade@indyeastend.com

Lewin Farms Pumpkin lovers can pick their own pumpkins every day. Then on Tuesdays from 9 AM to 5 PM, Lewin offers pickyour-own pumpkins, a corn maze, roasted corn, and other fall festivities. Located at 812 Sound Avenue in Calverton.

Harbes Family Farm Harbes Family Farm offers pumpkin picking at its three locations in Mattituck, Jamesport, and Riverhead. The Mattituck farm offers a pickyour-own pumpkin patch Monday to Friday, from 11 AM to 5 PM, and on weekends and holidays from 9 AM to 6 PM, through October 30. It’s located across the street from the Mattituck Farmstand at 715 Sound Avenue. The Mattituck Barnyard Pumpkin Patch is open weekends and Colum-

bus Day 9 AM to 6 PM, through October 21. It is located behind the Barnyard Adventure if entering through the Mattituck Farmstand, and also has a separate entrance off of Sound Avenue. The Jamesport Pumpkin Patch is open daily from 9 AM to 6 PM through October 28 and offers a 1.5acre maze, and nine acres of on-thevine you pick pumpkins. It’s located at 1223 Main Road in Jamesport. The Harbes Orchard Pumpkin Patch at the Riverhead location is only open on weekends and holidays through October 28, from 9 AM to 6 PM. The corn maze is open from 10 AM to 5:30 PM, and the Spooky Maze is open Friday and Saturday from 7 to 10 PM starting October 5. It is located at 5698 Sound Avenue in Riverhead.

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Helen’s Pumpkin Farm offers pumpkin picking, farm animals, weekend horsedrawn hay rides, a corn maze, a bounce house, a market, and a concession stand. It's open from 9 AM to 6 PM and located at 987 Union Avenue in Aquebogue.

Greenland Family Farms Greenland offers pumpkin picking along with other produce and flowers from its 17-acre farm. It is open from 9 AM to 5 PM and is located at 17155 County Road 48 in Cutchogue.

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Stakey’s offers 26 acres of pick-yourown pumpkins. The farm also offers hay rides, pony rides, a Scooby-Doo bounce house, a three-acre corn maze, face painting, snack shack, a country store, and flower house. It is open Monday through Friday from noon to 5 PM, and Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from 9 AM to 5 PM. Stakey’s is located at 270 West Lane in Aquebogue.

Family-run Wickham’s Farm offers pumpkin picking from the vine and pick-your-own apples starting at 10 AM, with the last entry at 3:30 PM on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays in October. Guests can wander around pumpkin fields on the farm’s 300 acres and also take a wagon ride out into the orchards to pick apples. The retail market is open from May through December Monday through Saturday, from 9 AM to 4:30 PM at 28700 Main Road in Cutchogue.

Gabrielsen’s Country Farm Gabrielsen’s Country Farm offers pick-your-own-pumpkin in its field daily through early November from 8 AM to 6:30 PM. The farm also hosts a Fall Festival. Admission includes unlimited hay rides and train rides on weekends and holidays, a Pumpkin Princess and scarecrow, bouncy houses, a corn crib and kiddie maze, farm animals, a giant pumpkin, games, pedal tractors, a picnic area, live music, and more. Gabri-

Krupski Farms Krupski Farms offers pick-your-own pumpkins in addition to a haunted barn, hay rides, and a haunted corn maze. Guests can also take home the farm’s other produce, flowers, and treats. Krupski’s is open from 10 AM to 6 PM daily and is located at 38030 Route 25 in Peconic.

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October 3, 2018

United Methodist Gains New Steeple New building and steeple will open in 2019 By Jade Eckardt jade@indyeastend.com

Last month the currently under-construction North Fork United Methodist Church in Southold had a steeple installed on top of it as the church’s dedicated members watched. According to Pastor Tom MacLeod, the steeple was created in North Carolina and weighs 175 pounds. Seifert Construction began working on the new church in April of this year. Construction is expected to be completed by the end of this year. The congregation aims to begin utilizing the building by Easter 2019. “It’s such a lovely thing to have watched the steeple be placed on the new church. It is a beacon to the community that the church is here for every-

one,” said Karen Troyer of Jamesport. Pastor MacLeod said the new structure will be the same size as the previous Cutchogue United Methodist Church where its members currently worship. The new building is located at Hortons Lane and Route 48. However, the new church will not have elevators, ramps, or stairs, rendering it accessible for church-goers with disabilities. According to Pastor MacLeod, he is in his 16th year of ministry in the United Methodist Church, in what he calls an “encore career.” Prior to this position, he worked as a veterinarian technician for seven years, followed by 25 years in the construction field. His

Greenport’s 2018 Homecoming Queen, King, and Court. From left: Freshman Prince Sam Rivera; Princess Brianna McElroy; Sophomore Princess Ayda Terry; Prince Anton Riehle; Queen Emelyn Azurdia; King Miguel Torres; Junior Prince Joshua Santacroce; Junior Princess Melody Silie; Senior Prince Jacob Kahn; and Senior Princess Andria Skrezec. Independent/Courtesy GUFSD

The new church is expected to be open by Easter 2019. Independent/Courtesy UMC

first appointment was in the Sag Harbor United Methodist Church. He joined the North Fork church to oversee the merging of the Southold, Greenport, Orient, and Cutchogue Methodist churches. “The goal was to merge the four churches to be centrally located to everyone. When the churches were first planted on the North Fork over 150 years ago, the mode of transportation was either by horse and buggy or by foot. To assure that the journey would not be too much of an undertaking, many churches were placed approximately five miles apart from each other,” MacLeod said. According to a blog on the church’s website, church leaders decided to merge the Cutchogue and Southold congregations in May 2014. In May 2015, the newly formed congregation and the Greenport congregation merged. Then, in May 2016, Orient UMC merged with the NFUMC to form today’s church. “Our goal is to build a newer and more centrally located facility to meet

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Riverhead High School’s Blue Waves football team landed a 41-0 homecoming victory over Deer Park on September 29. Independent/Courtesy Riverhead Central School District

the needs of today. Originally four separate churches, the joining of the congregations has strengthened the Methodist community within the North Fork,” MacLeod said. Three of the four original buildings have already been sold. The Orient building was sold to John Wesley Village LLC of Riverhead and will serve as a chapel. The Southold church building was converted into the Southold Opera in November 2016, and the Greenport church property was sold to a developer and subdivided into residential lots. The consolidated North Fork Methodist Church was founded in 2014 and its Hortons Lane property was purchased in May 2015. “As a result of the merger, we have experienced an overall increase in all of the areas of church participation. This has led us to become more efficient at meeting the needs of the congregation, the community that we live in, as well as the world that surrounds us,” said MacLeod.

Riverhead Central School District Superintendent of Schools Dr. Aurelia Henriquez has launched a Brown Bag Lunch tour of all the district’s schools in an effort to become further acquainted with staff. “I’m looking forward to having the faculty and staff get to know me even more,” she said. As part of the tour, Henriquez will spend an hour in each school’s faculty rooms meeting and greeting all staff members. Her tour kicks off on October 3 at Riverhead Middle School, and she is scheduled to visit Pulaski

Elementary School on October 17. Scheduled visits to the district’s other schools are currently being planned.

Government Meetings Shelter Island Town Board October 9: Taylor’s Island Committee meeting, 9 AM October 9: Town Board, work session, 1 PM October 9: Planning Board, 7 PM Southold Town Board October 9: Planning Board work session & regular meeting, 4 PM, Meeting Hall

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A Walk Down Memory Lane With The Class of 1968 Pierson High School graduates look back By Justin Meinken & Valerie Bando-Meinken justin@indyeastend.com valerie@indyeastend.com

Above: Junior High class photo.

Top right: The Class of 1968 at their 50th Reunion Party.

Bottom left: The Pierson High School Yearbook.

Photos Courtesy Class of 1968

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athered at the Breakwater Yacht Club in Sag Harbor on Saturday evening for a 50th reunion of the graduating class of 1968, 26 alumni were anxious to see their old classmates and reminisce. But 1968 was a tumultuous year. Riots, civil rights protests, the Vietnam War, and the assassinations of both Martin Luther King, Jr. and Robert F. Kennedy had placed a shadow over the nation, including the local youth in Sag Harbor. Earl Haye, a senior and member of Pierson’s class of 1968 had listed his pet peeve in the yearbook as “The Vietnam War.” “I remember,” said Steve Peters, “when Earl listed that in the yearbook I thought it was really something. It showed how involved he was in what was going on in the world.” Haye, along with several other classmates, enlisted in the military services after graduation. Gazing at a photo of the class of 1968’s senior trip to Washington D.C., Patricia (Tisha) Remkus Bouboulis said, “It was postponed several times because of the riots and the school board didn’t think it was safe. They finally let us go in May, but then baseball season started and those who were on the school team couldn’t go.” Paula Kruger and Earl Haye, however, were two of the students who did. Acknowledging the events surrounding their trip, Kruger said that they still managed to enjoy it. She stated with a smile, “I think we had the most fun in the hotel. There was a prom party going on in the lobby and Earl and I crashed the party. We had a great time and no one knew!” William Jones, who served as senior class president, recalled a vivid memory that was reiterated by many of his classmates. “It was our first day in junior high and we were all sitting in our homeroom when our teacher Mr. [Cliff] Utz walked in. He scared the bejesus out of us! He yelled at us and wrote his name on the board so hard that he broke the chalk. Within a week, there were rumors going around that he came from a reform school.”

Utz took center stage in many of the classmates’ memories. Vinnie Mazzeo spoke about Utz’s birthday paddle. “He had this wooden paddle, and male or female, on your birthday you had to bend over and you would get a whack on your bottom with his paddle, not hard, of course. But on his birthday, everyone in the class got to give Mr. Utz a whack with the paddle. So it was fair. He would also have us make bets with him on Fridays. He loved candy, especially Mounds bars. So we would bet as a class on a football game. If he won, we had to bring in a Mounds bar for him so he would wind up with 42 candy bars. If we won, he’d have to bring in a candy bar for each of us.”

Star Player Several other members of the class of 1968, including Paul Benfield, wanted to recognize their classmate, Robert Vacca, who was a star basketball player. According to Benfield, “Bob didn’t take a shot he couldn’t make. But he made them all. He was the first student to score 1000 points in three years. He was written up in all the newspapers. Newsday had his picture and story. He was really a star player.” Not willing to take all the credit, Vacca stated, “We were a team. We played well together. We had Phil Carney, Bobby Karl, Earl Haye, and Paul Benfield as a point guard. We all did our part. Coach Ed Petrie is the one who turned things around. He started a Bittie League program when he came to Sag Harbor and we started playing organized basketball when we were young. Coach Petrie played for Seton Hall in 1959. He was just a great coach,” Vacca added. When the conversation turned to the teachers who have had an influence upon each of their lives, Pam Lyons Hulse said, “I still remember when my 11th grade English teacher Helen Gregory looked at my writing and said, ‘You’re beating around the bush, just get to the point.’ I still keep that in mind when I write. I’m taking a memoir class through Southold Town and I always think about what Ms. Gregory said.” Remkus Bouboulis said her English teacher, Tony Mangano, had a great influence upon her. “He taught us the different elements in poetry and how to diagram sentences and the different parts of speech. It helped me tremendously when I taught ESL students at BOCES Adult Education at night. Understanding the parts of speech makes it easier to break it down for someone who is trying to learn English.” Walter Johnson admitted that he was always rather sloppy and kept his desk a mess. “My fifthgrade teacher, Bob Vishno, kept telling me to clean

up my desk. I think he got really frustrated with me and he picked up my desk and dumped all my books and papers out on my head. But when the desk swung open, it hit me in the head and knocked me out for a moment. I’ll never forget that,” he said. “It didn’t help though,” he said with a grin, “I’m still sloppy.” Agreeing with Johnson's propensity for sloppiness, Kruger and Denise Holder recalled when Johnson played a butler in their senior play. "We did The Girls in 509. It was a terrible play. But Walter was wearing a fake mustache and half of it came off when he was talking. We all had to turn our backs to the audience so they wouldn't see us trying not to laugh. Walter just kept on talking like nothing was happening," Kruger said. "Yes, it was really funny," agreed Holder with a laugh. "The sad thing is, though, I don't think anybody understood the play."

High School Sweethearts Holder revealed that she and Paul Benfield “started going steady in February of 1968” during their senior year. They married in 1972 and have two children, Addie and Lucie, and three granddaughters. They live in Oregon and traveled back to New York to attend the reunion and to see their classmates. Bruce Beyer, who had the majority of contact information for all of his local classmates, is credited with making the reunion possible. “We had a committee and we started meeting in April trying to organize a reunion,” Tisha Remkus Bouboulis stated. “Bruce had almost everyone’s information so we started contacting everyone and planning the party. We were lucky enough to be able to contact some that weren’t local anymore like Gail Page. She lives in Maine and Denny Rozzi lives in Washington State, Denise Holder and Paul Benfield live in Oregon. They’re all here tonight.” The memory-filled evening was topped off with the rock-n-roll tunes from the ‘60s played by HotWax. The band itself was celebrating its 40th anniversary, with one of the original members, Freddy Goodman, joining them for the occasion. Goodman was on piano, Beyer was on drums, Bucky Silipo was on bass, with Bruce McCarthy on guitar. Pleased with the enthusiasm for a reunion, Beyer said, “We were a small school. But it wasn’t just a school. We were a big family. We were born here and grew up here. Our parents grew up here and went to school here. We had roots. My grandmother, Olivia Hildreth, was in the first graduating class in 1907.”

The Independent

The Butterfly Effect Project based in Riverhead, with satellites across Eastern Suffolk, was the only New York State recipient of the coveted State Farm Insurance Neighborhood Assist grant. Independent/Gianna Volpe

Riverhead Girls Non-Profit Awarded National Grant The Butterfly Effect Project is set to soar By Gianna Volpe

The Butterfly Effect Project plans to fly with two of three brand-new chapters following donations on September 25 of $25,000 and $17,000 from State Farm Insurance and Long Island Community Foundation, respectively. The not-for-profit girl’s group was recently named one of the 40 agencies chosen countrywide to receive funds through State Farm Insurance’s annual Neighborhood Assist grant process. BEF is New York state’s only organization to make the top 40 cut from a pool of 200 applicants following an intense 10-day voting period, and the results were announced to an entire community packed into a basement auditorium at BEF’s first home, First Baptist Church in Riverhead. According to the group’s website, “The Butterfly Effect Project aspires to ensure that every girl enrolled in the program has a fair chance to broaden their horizons by eliminating obstacles such as mobility, cultural differences and finances.”

Founder Tijuana Fulford accepted $42,000 on BEF’s behalf and said the funds will be used to expand programs with a new Riverhead chapter and two of the South Fork’s first in Southampton. “I can’t say yet where they locations will be,” Fulford said of the incoming chapters, but said she would make the announcement soon. BEF already has six chapters operating as far west as Bellport and as far east as East Marion on the North Fork. In addition to funds, Fulford accepted proclamations from both Riverhead Town Supervisor Laura Jens-Smith and New York Assemblyman Anthony Palumbo, as well as announced partnerships with both the Bridgehampton Child Care Center and Peconic Ballet Theater, which will now offer classes to the growing Butterfly Effect project base. “We are so, so happy to begin our partnership with the Butterfly Effect Project,” said Christiana Bitonti of Peconic Ballet Theater. “In the spring,

we’ll be doing a ballet performance where the girls will learn how to dance and they will be supplied with costumes — their ballet leotards and tights — as well as a live performance” at Stony Brook Southampton’s Avram Theater. Hip hop and jazz classes at Bridgehampton Child Care Center along with the ballet performance add perks already plentiful within a program offering fun, support, and safe places for children and young adults throughout Eastern Long Island. Several of the youngsters interviewed, including 10-year-old Emma Dominduez from East Marion, joined BEF this year. “I’ve been on most of the field trips, the little meetings, and the games we do,” said Emma, who said she is glad she joined. “I’m making new friends,” she added with a smile.

“The Butterfly Effect Project aspires to ensure that every girl enrolled in the program has a fair chance to broaden their horizons...”

Following the awards portion of the evening, Jens-Smith told The Independent she is proud of the work being done by Fulford and the BEF team. “I think Tia and the Butterfly Effect Project have just been wonderful,” said Jens-Smith. “I think the community of girls that they bring in and what they’ve been doing for them — promoting confidence in yourself and your ability to get out there and make your way in the world — is so essential for the kids in the community.” A similar sentiment was shared by Tonya Thomas of Long Island Community Foundation on the group’s decision to boost BEF’s $25,000 awarded by State Farm with an additional $17,000 donation. “It’s great for the kids,” said Thomas. “We love this program, and for a long time they were doing a lot with nothing, so these are the kinds of programs we like to put our money behind and support in any we can.” Fulford left her fulltime job this year to devote herself to the cause and said the ride has been overwhelming to say the least. “This year has been extremely hard with running the program and giving up my job,” she said. “And to see all my work — all my late nights and not coming home until 10 PM — come to fruition, I just couldn’t be more grateful.” Fulford’s dedication was clearly appreciated, and the crowd surrounding her after the main ceremony conclusion contained as many children as it did adults, both butterflies and mosquitos, which make up the young male portion of the program. For more information on the Butterfly Effect Project visit www.bepgirls.org.

October 3, 2018

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Halsteadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Louise Phillips Forbes: Invested In Her Community A passion for people proves key to $3.2 billion in sales

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Louise Phillips Forbes (center), husband, Christopher, and their son enjoying quality time together. Independent/Courtesy Louise Phillips Forbes

Halstead’s Louise Phillips Forbes: Invested In Her Community A passion for people proves key to $3.2 billion in sales By Nicole Teitler nicole@indyeastend.com

said Forbes. Originally, her career aspiration was to be a professional dancer, a decision that proved to be both challenging and humbling. Suddenly she was a small fish in rather big pond, simultaneously bartending, waiting tables, and modeling with countless auditions. In a moment of serendipity, while working at Brother Jimmy’s restaurant, an agent recommended she go into real estate. In that moment, her life changed. Her first year in the industry was under the Solarz Realty moniker, only making $8400 that year working in a small office with three ring binders

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relationships,” she said. In contrast to New York City’s focus on the bigger, better deal, from her Southern upbringing, she never discussed money or possessions. “They weren’t transactions. They were opportunities and privileges to be a part of somebody’s intimate, important decisions. Passion came very quickly and success was one day at a time, one deal at a time. I’m always learning something new. When I stop learning, I stop living.” Even when business is lost, Forbes asks clients what she could have done differently, seeing each day as another opportunity to grow. Forbes has an innate curiosity and interest in the community, and she enjoys giving back. Forbes said she enjoys being a mentor and guiding others through tough times. She is a guest lecturer for Real Estate Board of New York and an active board member for the non-profit Change For Kids, which is said to provide “cultural arts programs for inner-city elementary schools, enriching children’s educational experience and path to success.” Forbes become involved with the organization in the 1990s. It’s a family philanthropic affair. Her husband, Christopher Forbes, served as chairman for five years and their children participate by raising money for the literary program.

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“The importance of giving back, and for me to make the city a small town, is that I needed to be invested in my community. Aligning myself with empowering women, or trying to make a difference to people who have less, is my obligation and I feel blessed. I think that as a mother it is the best way for me to teach my children the importance of giving back and to acknowledge the abundance of what we have,” said Forbes. Much of this mindset was imparted from her mother, Leila Douglas Phillips, who passed away when Forbes was only 23. Leila was a connector and emphasized great value in others. “She advised me to follow my dreams. Don’t get a job. Do something you love and then it’s not work,” her mother told her. When Forbes isn’t working, she can be seen SoulCycling with master instructor, Stacey Griffith or hitting the waves in Ditch Plains, Montauk with her kids and relaxing at her Montauk property. Taking her professionalism to the East End, Forbes rents out her property on Butter Lane in Bridgehampton and is listing a friend’s property at 31 Ocean View in Southampton. Contact Forbes at Halstead’s Park Avenue office at 212-381-3329 or email LPhillips@halstead.com.

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“Artbarn” On The Market The Corcoran Group is listing the famed Stern estate in Quiogue for $23.45 million. It features one of the most unique features of any home in the Hamptons — its own private art museum dubbed “The Artbarn.” Jerome Stern, a venture capitalist, was a dedicated art collector who owned a stunning home in Quiogue. Stern, founder and longtime supporter of The Israel Museum, New Museum, and Studio Museum Harlem, in addition to the Hampton Synagogue in Westhampton Beach, had an impressive art collection. The barn is 36-feet high, 7500 square feet, and has four main galleries. Set just 25 yards from the stunning main house, it’s surrounded by forest, leaving the building camouflaged into the landscape, giving even more privacy to the estate. It has served as a private gallery for the family, though they did open it up to tours from museums in the city and for benefits. It could also be used as a garage or guest home. The main house, with a bay view,

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for 20 years, and my wife and I bought a classic mid-century modern home in Malibu and set out to do a complete gut renovation and redesign, and I think I just kind of caught the bug.

You also have a personal interest in architecture. Tell us more about how this started. Growing up in New York City, it’s just all around you. Back then, people used to look up when they walked around. More people should try that today — what you see in the city above you is pretty spectacular.

Are there any architectural styles you’re drawn to in particular? I think it depends on the mood. I can as easily identify with classic and traditional as new modern. With regards to real estate, I think you have to feel comfortable in all settings. It’s about the client and the customer, not yourself.

You cover listings across all price points. Is this ever tough to juggle? No. Not at all. It’s just important to remember that regardless of price point, this is one of the most significant purchases most people will ever make. You

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hat started as a serendipitous relationship with the real estate market has become allencompassing for Chris Covert, whose real estate prowess has landed him among the top agents on the East End. From the small details to some gamechanging analytics, Covert’s buying and

have to treat them all the same.

You use data as a driver for your real estate investments. Can you tell us how you honed in on this skill? I can, but I won’t. That’s an advantage in the market place I have worked very hard to develop, and I am honestly protective of it and save the results for my clients.

What are some market trends you’ve noticed recently? I think the trend is there are no steady trends right now other than a continued integration of available public data. Buyers have a lot more information than ever before, so as a broker, it’s important to have insight on the things that are not easily available. Details matter.

When you find the free time in your busy schedule, how do you like to spend it? If I am really lucky and things line up, a surf is always nice. But mostly spending time with my wife and kids. This is an amazing place to raise a family and it really is the most important thing, right?

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Sports East End Soccer Goals Royals one step ahead of Whalers Pierson-Bridgehampton is learning the hard way that there is tremendous parity among the East End boys soccer teams, and every encounter plays out like a playoff game. On September 28, Port Jefferson came to Sag Harbor and though the Whalers had every intention of getting into the playoff hunt, the Royals were thinking upset. The visitors scored three second half goals to upend the locals, 4-3. Both teams are now 2-6 on the season.

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Hurricanes Keep Churning Along, 43-12

for touchdowns and rushed for a extra point kick, gave the locals a third. Greenport/Southold/Mattituck 7-0 lead. evened its record at 2-2; Southamp The surprise pass seemed to take ton fell to 1-3. The Settlers travel to some of the bluster out of the Sayville Glenn (3-1) Saturday October 6 at 1:30 attack, and the Hurricanes added and Hampton Bays goes to Shoreham a field goal and a four-yard run by Wading River (3-1) the same day. Kick Jaden Alfano St. John before the first quarter ended. Keep in mind Sayville is not just another team — the legendary Golden Flashes are the most successful high school football team in the history of Suffolk County. How good? Consider Sayville has been either the Long Island champion (2014, 2012, 2011, 2008) or Suffolk champion (2015, 2013, 2010, 2008) eight of the past 10 years. Old times said Westhampton’s last win against division rival Sayville came in 1956 before the locals turned the trick last season. The Flashes tried to mount an attack against Westhampton’s formidable defense, closing to 17-6 in the second quarter but the local reverted to what they do best — run. Liam McIntyre rumbled for a 10-yard TD early in the third, then St. John bullied his way in from four, followed another long drive. The final was a surprisingly comfortable 43-12 victory, the fourth of the season for the Hurricanes. handoff freezing the defense for a mo St. John ended with 103 yards on ment, and instead uncorked a 66-yard 15 carries and two touchdowns. touchdown bomb. That was as close McIntyre (21-102) also scored as Lawrence would get. twice. Matt Leotta only carried the The opponent Friday, September ball twice but one was a 61-yard 28, was every bit as dangerous this TD run. The win leaves Westhampyear as Lawrence was in 2017. The ton with a 4-0 mark and a 15-game Sayville Golden Flashes are arguably winning streak heading into Friday the most successful high school footnight’s game at Islip (2-2). Kickoff ball team on Long Island and knocked off for that one is 2:30 PM. is 7 PM. Sayville (2-2) plays at Miler Westhampton from the ranks of the Riverhead busted up Deer Park Place at 6 PM the same evening (Ocundefeated two years ago. 41-0 in Conference II action. Christober 5). Westhampton is tied with On their first possession, Lewis tian Pace passed for two scores, C.J. Half Hollow Hills East atop the Conseemed content to let his running Door caught a TD pass and Albert ference II standings. game do the talking. Suddenly, off Daniels ran for two more as the Blue In Conference IV action, the a play fake, he spotted Tyler Nolan Waves moved to 2-2 on the season. combined North Fork team upended Fabrics, Slipcovers, Cushions, Pillows,Tyrus Draperies, Valances, Cornices breakingUpholstery, free toward Discounted the end zone. A Next up is Bellport (2-2) Saturday afSouthampton 28-23. Credit 20-yard Installations, strike, and the subsequent returnedbytwo kickoffs Pick up & Delivery,Smiley, Windowwho Treatments Hunter Douglasternoon at 2.

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Tuckers Volleyball Back With Vengeance Mattituck girls make short work of Mt. Sinai in middle of three-game streak By Desirée Keegan desiree@indyeastend.com

For Mattituck’s girls volleyball team, Westhampton Beach was the motivation for Friday’s 3-0 nonleague sweep of Mt. Sinai. After being shut out by the second-ranked team in League VI, the League VIII-leading Tuckers topped Greenport/Southold in a conference matchup before besting Mt. Sinai 2516, 25-13, 25-20 September 28. “Getting a win has definitely boosted our confidence again,” junior libero Jordan Osler said of her 7-1 Tuckers that remain perfect (6-0) atop the league leaderboard. “Last year we lost seven players, so it feels really good to come in with that many new players

Ashley Young serves up the ball. Independent/Desirée Keegan

and still be on top. We’ve got the routine plays down. We’re getting good passes, and good hits. We also had a bunch of good saves.” Outside hitter Viki Harkin dove all over the court to make them Friday night. “She continues to get better and better,” head coach Frank Massa said of his senior. “She’s very athletic, and we definitely run a lot of our stuff around her.” The passing, which earned Mattituck the win, ended most of the time with a Harkin slam, and in each instance, she was ready. “I felt really good,” she said. “I love playing out there.” The Tuckers jumped out to 13-4 leads in each of the first two sets, but bench players struggled to maintain the advantage in the third, seeing the set tied at 7-all and 12-all. Mt. Sinai remained within one or two points the rest of the way until 21-20, where the Mustangs scored for the final time. Mattituck’s right side and outside hitters switched positions, so the team was trying to see how having a taller girl outside would work. “A lot of the girls got in today and they got a lot of touches, so that always makes me happy,” Massa said. “Our libero plays tough and all of our middles played pretty well today. Our setters are young. It’s their first varsity

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experience. So we hope to just keep improving.” Now over midway through the regular season, Harkin said she’s hoping her team can continue its positive trajectory to pull through with its first league title since 2004. Mattituck followed the victory with yet another, beating Pierson/Bridgehampton in four sets, 25-8, 16-25, 25-17, 26-24. Harkin had 19 kills and three aces, and Ashley Young and Miranda Hedges each contributed eight assists. The team travels to Eastport-South Manor October 3 for a 4 PM nonleague matchup before traveling to Port Jefferson October 5 at 4:30 PM. “We struggled a little bit on some plays but we definitely have improved,” Harkin said. “We’ve been talking more, getting that communication to where it should be, and it’s really exciting. We’re looking to the future and we want to be

league champs and take this all the way.” Ahead of Westhampton Beach is East Hampton, boasting a clean sheet (8-0). The Bonackers beat Sayville 3-1 October 1, 25-18, 25-23, 24-26, 25-19. Elle Johnson had 40 assists, Mikela Junemann and Mady Neff combined for 27 kills and Molly Mamay had 30 digs. Westhampton continued its winning ways when it took its sixth straight "W" during an October 1 matchup against Amiltyville, 3-2. Victoria Erwat with 32 kills, Mary Dexter added 40 assists and Sabitha Joseph tallied 33 digs to lead the Hurricanes, 25-17, 25-27, 25-19, 2125, 25-17. Westhampton hosts BayportBlue Point October 5 at 4 PM. Pierson/ Bridgehampton hosts Center Moriches the same day for a 6:15 PM matchup. East Hampton travels to Elwood-John Glenn October 6 for a tournament that begins at 8 AM.

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East Hampton, Southampton Bounce Back From Losses Field hockey teams maintain middle-of-the-pack status By Desirée Keegan desiree@indyeastend.com

Southampton’s backbone is strong despite the season starting off more challenging than expected. Team captains C.C. Wetter, Juliana Stein, and Emma Wesnofske lead the pack across the top, middle, and back sections of the field, and the three juniors’ experience has proved crucial across a difficult schedule. This was especially true when they propelled the Mariners to a 2-0 bounce-back win over Babylon September 28 following a 3-0 loss to Division II-leading Rocky Point. Wetter, an All-County honorable mention, scored off a penalty corner early in the second half to give Southampton (4-4) a 1-0 lead, and Stein, named AllDivision in 2017, added the cushion. “We lost six seniors, and it was hard to find a rhythm as we moved players around,” head coach Jackie Trelease said, adding that although there’s 11 juniors, Southampton boasts just one senior in goalkeeper Nicole Gutierrez. “The game against Babylon was the first where we started to look like what I’m used to with the passing and support they gave each other on the field.” The Mariners made plenty of shots on goal, forcing Babylon goalkeeper Julia DeVoti to make 24 saves on the afternoon, but capitalizing has

been a key place for improvement. “I’m almost there with the lineup,” the head coach said. “It’s been hard with so many new faces, and young faces, but we moved Emma from center back to sweeper and she’s been very vocal and in control of the defense, and C.C. plays all year-round and is all business, leading with how she plays and practices. Juliana is trying to teach the girls how to be offensively aggressive. They each are in control of their lines and together create a strong middle.” Trelease said she’s been pleasantly surprised by the improvement of junior Morgan Fullam, who has been working on her stick skills, and sophomore Keira Gill, who has stood out on defense and at midfield, helping to fill the void of the six senior starters that were lost to graduation last year. East Hampton’s (4-3) Olivia Jarrett had a goal and an assist to lead the Bonackers (4-3) to a 4-0 shutout of the Greenport/Southold Porters September 26. Communication proved key as five others found their way onto the stat sheet following a 5-0 loss to Harborfields September 22. East Hampton head coach Nicole Ficeto said her girls responded

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following a slow first half. “This year the focus is on working as a team,” she said. “The communication enabled them to become more successful on offense, and they have been working on overlapping and balancing the field. They executed both skills within the Greenport game.” Ficeto said her girls have also adapted well to adversity, saying the starting lineup has changed constantly throughout the season. “The girls have been successful in adjusting to any changes I throw at them,” the coach said. “They believe in each other and themselves.” While the Harborfields game went as expected, serving as a learning experience for the players, Ficeto was disappointed seeing a 1-0 lead to halftime lead

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against Shoreham-Wading River turn into a 4-1 loss back on September 20. “The varsity players were not 100 percent because we had a virus spreading — the players were exhausted during the second half and mentally collapsed,” she said. “But the girls are seeing what off-season commitment develops, as far as stickwork and field awareness, and we played well against Harborfields — never gave up.” Southampton looked to build off what it accomplished against Babylon when the team hosted Bayport-Blue Point (5-3) October 2, but results were not available by press time. East Hampton traveled to Babylon the same day. The two teams will square off against one another October 4 at Southampton at 6 PM.

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CHIP SHOTS By Bob Bubka

Stinging Defeat For Team USA Writing about Ryder Cup in the shadow of the Eiffel Tower bobvoiceofgolf@gmail.com

I must admit that I rarely need any motivation to write for the Indy as covering golf is something I truly enjoy. But telling the story of last week’s Ryder Cup I find myself short of motivation; however, I have to say that I am excited to be putting my pen to paper in the shadow of the Eiffel Tower. Many in the media who cover this sport had predicted this would not only be a win for the U.S. but went so far as to say that the win would come easily, despite the fact the U.S. has not won a Ryder Cup on foreign soil since 1993. Supporting the U.S. victory theory was the fact that nine of the 12 Team USA members had tasted victory in a major championship compared to only five flying the European colors. So, what went wrong? Let’s begin with the captain’s picks. The European captain Thomas Bjorn was widely criticized for his four picks of Henrik Stenson, Paul Casey, Sergio Garcia, and Ian “born to play the Ryder Cup” Poulter. Jim Furyk went with Phil Mickelson, Tiger Woods, Bryson DeChambeau, and Tony Finau. A lot of Americans were critical of Captain Bjorn’s picks and thought they were off the mark. However, in the final tally, the European picks earned nine points,

while the lofty American picks earned a total of two points with the final Ryder Cup score being 17 1/2 to 10 1/2. And, to make matters worse, DeChambeau, Mickelson, and Tiger Woods, combined, failed to deliver a single point. The game of golf is almost always played as an individual sport. Obviously, Tiger’s record when playing for himself is astounding with 80 wins, including 14 major championships. His Ryder Cup record is also mind-boggling with 13 wins, 21 losses, and three halved matches in seven Ryder Cup appearances. As far-fetched as this sounds, both Phil and Tiger will have played their entire careers without ever winning a Ryder Cup on foreign soil. Team USA got off to a wonderful start by winning three matches to one in the first of five sessions. Unfortunately, somehow, Jim Furyk’s 12 talented players managed to lose all four of the remaining sessions. How could this happen? Well, the players on Team Europe had a combined 233 competitive rounds over Le Golf National course located just on the outskirts of Paris as they play the French Open there annually. Compare that to just eight competitive rounds for the all Americans put together. Only Justin Thomas made the

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effort to play in the French Open this year. Oh, by the way, Thomas won four matches while only losing one. The Ryder Cup is all about team play but two members of the European team achieved some memorable accomplishments. First Italy’s Francisco Molinari became the first player in Ryder Cup history to win a major championship and then go on to win all five of his Ryder Cup matches. Sergio Garcia became the all-time points leader in the history of the Ryder Cup with a 25 1/2-point total. Six-time major winner Nick Faldo had previously held the record, at 25 points. After being picked by Captain Bjorn, Sergio made a bold

promise he would deliver three points and three points he delivered. I mentioned that I was writing this in the shadow of the Eiffel Tower. I’m sure you have all seen photographs of the Eiffel Tower but believe me, they don’t do it justice. It seemed surreal that I was wrapping up the Ryder Cup on WLNG Radio while standing under this magnificent structure. I was half expecting to see a sign saying “Team USA not allowed” for fear that they may do something drastic. Speaking of drastic, I think it’s time for Team USA to do just that. Over that past 12 Ryder Cup matches, the Europeans have won nine of them.

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Wait For It Toxic relationships affect physical wellbeing nicole@indyeastend.com @NikkiOnTheDaily It’s fall wedding season, which means there are probably some single ladies and gents out there feeling the blues as others are saying their “I Do’s.” Or, if you’re not exactly despondent, you’re probably hoping to sit at the (seemingly sparse) singles table to make a potential spark of your own — guilty, party of one! Because, if we’re being completely honest with ourselves, as elated as we may be for our friends starting the next chapter of their lives, it can also be a sobering reminder of the empty pages in our own romance novel. Somewhere between the gift registry and the open bar, we become so

caught up daydreaming about Mr. and Mrs. Right that we forget to embrace our independence. Science has proven that being in the wrong relationship causes more than heartache. It is physically damaging to your health. During a Whitehall II study that followed more than 10,000 participants ranging in age from 35 to 55 for roughly 12 years, those who reported negative close relationships proved higher risk for heart problems. In a 2005 study of 42 healthy, married couples from 22 to 77 years old, marital conflicts led to wounds healing at a slower pace. Toxic partnerships also cause mental health issues, such as unhappiness

(that’s the easy one), stress, and feelings of insecurity. Women in particular are more susceptible to hypertension, high blood sugar, waistline obesity, and other factors of metabolic syndrome. Men do not face these similar risks. So, if you’re sans a plus one, I have some advice: Wait for the relationship that’s right for you. In a society plagued by the bigger, better deal, wait for the person that makes you forget about your phone, who forgets about theirs, because being together is all that matters in that moment. Wait for when you don’t want to post on social media because your happiness doesn’t depend on who else witnesses it. Don’t let technology become a smokescreen. Wait for someone that calls you because they miss the sound of your voice, because you’re on their mind. Understand that you’re worth more. Wait for the person who pulls through, who you can count on. Wait for someone that fights for the relationship and aims to grow alongside you. Don’t let the status of others influence your own. Wait for the partner that challenges you, who wants you to have the most out of life, and will never let you settle. Wait for uncontrollable laughter and passionate sex, a best friend and lover.

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Wait for your equal, the day your heart finds a home in someone else. Wait for the moment the fear of losing them is greater than the fear of being alone, because what’s worse than being single is being in the wrong relationship. So, the next time you’re “saving the date” don’t worry about finding a date of your own. Time is relative. Embrace the wait. Your health depends on it.

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Continued From Page 7. frain from any further action that could be construed as slander,” Pasca countered. “All I did was ask them to prove it,” Gregor said. “This is what happens when rich people don’t get their way. Usually when they go nasty it’s because they know they don’t own it.” Shinnecock officials believe the town abandoned the road. Pasca wrote to Gregor on September 20 that records showing the abandonment of this portion of St. Andrews Road are readily available at Town Hall. “You could have approached the club amicably. Instead you have unilaterally slandered the club’s title,” he wrote. Gregor said the town supervisor may have considered abandonment back in 1932, but his recommendation wouldn’t be legally binding anyway. More to the point, a 1947 town map shows the driveway as a fullfledged road, as does a more recent tax map. And three locals, one a retired cop, have come forward to state they remember two-way traffic on the road as recently as the 1960s. Gregor said his department will get to the bottom of the mystery soon enough. “They’re not going to bully us,” he vowed.

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Continued From Page 8. cal sites in Napeague State Park, which is under consideration as an alternate landing site for the cable should the state reject Beach Lane in Wainscott. An alternate site may be needed because the Town Trustees have yet to agree to an easement for Deepwater. Also, 341 Wainscott residents signed a petition last week urging the town not to allow the cable to land in Wainscott. Bragman said the archeological find appears to be near one of the alternate sites. “It is within the area of potential effect. It does not look to me like it involves their preferred route,” Bragman added. The secrecy “seems appropriate for the reasons stated.” He chastised his fellow board members that passed the resolution granting Deepwater an easement. “Obviously, the presence of these sites is an obstacle to using the alternative route. This information could have strengthened our hand by suggesting a reason why they might really be interested in Beach Lane,” Bragman opined. He noted that Deepwater is offering the town financial incentives should the cable land in Wainscott. “This would have strengthened our hand . . . It proves the point that it was foolish to cut a deal on the easement or on community benefits without making use of the knowledge we gain

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in the review.” Deepwater officials have insisted they can land the cable on state-owned property in Napeague without permission from the town, but the presence of artifacts would complicate that scenario. The Wainscott residents submitted a petition to the town board that reads, in part, “We demand that East Hampton not disturb Beach Lane with its planned wind landing site and select one of the alternate options.”

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A Personal Journey “That day we met was also the date of my first medical appointment to figure out what my journey would be,” Cohen said. “Paralleled with this development of this amazing business with these amazing women, for me, it has been a very personal journey. Fighting breast cancer while doing this has definitely shaped who I am. This is something to hold onto, seeing it as the future and something I’m working toward, and something that I believe so strongly in. It has been a true gift for me.” Tremblay joined the group in August, after deciding with her husband, Joe, to close their restaurant Bay Burger after 12 years. All three women have children in the Sag Harbor school district around the same age, and Tremblay first met Cohen as a patron at her restaurant. Tremblay and Fairbanks also discovered they attended Smith College at the same time. “I’m excited to get involved in another local business,” Tremblay said. “Everyone has been so generous helping us get this project off the ground. And with the timing, this all just seemed meant to be.” “We wanted to bring people onto our team that don’t have the same skillsets,” said Fairbanks. “Sarah and I are a little more idealistic. Liza has a lot of amazing qualities but she’s also really, really experienced.” Fairbanks added she thinks what The Shed has to offer is unique compared to other workspaces like The Spur in Southampton, which is for men and women by invitation only, and costs upward of $200 a month. “We want this to be more democratic, and we never want it to be an unaffordable option,” she said. “We’re trying to be as inclusive as possible so every woman can take advantage of it.” Since the cost of real estate is high on the East End, Cohen came up with the idea of using restaurant space. That’s when they approached Estia’s owner Colin Ambrose, bringing the idea full circle. For Ambrose, the decision to let the trio use his restaurant on Tuesdays, when it would otherwise be closed, was also a

personal journey for him. “I was concerned at first that this was women, women, women, but there’s a reason,” he said. “This helped me find my place in this women’s movement of today. In this new world that we live in I want to support a group of people in my community that are helping other people.” At The Shed, which is now open Tuesdays from 10 AM to 4 PM for a $25 drop-in fee or $75 monthly rate, there is free Kobrick’s coffee, WiFi, printing and scanning courtesy of GeekHampton, and Estia’s food for purchase. Sag Harbor Florist is delivering fresh flowers weekly. There are private meeting rooms and seasonal indoor/outdoor workspaces. Shed members also get a card to use for promotions and discounts throughout the East End. While it is for women only, Tremblay said there are plans in the future to host bring-your-partner and family events. The founders also hope to host mixers and other networking events, and even educational seminars with motivational speakers. “The co-working space itself is for women only, but our greater community outreach will be more than that,” Tremblay said. “The only way to afford to live here is to have a side hustle. I think there’s a lot of women out there, and now we just have to reach them.”

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Continued From Page 19. She added Maureen’s Haven, the only shelter in the area that provides a place for homeless during the holidays, is also looking to propose a project. In other Southampton news, the town is looking to acquire Bel-Aire Cove Motel at Shinnecock Hills in Hampton Bays for private sector redevelopment. The resolution, sponsored by Supervisor Jay Schneiderman, was tabled for more community input. He said the cost to purchase is $1,060,000 and said the town would work with the community to foster a better use for the property. Schneiderman said the town will just be securing the permits for the sanitation system and approval for development. The property would then be publicly auctioned off to a developer to execute a plan. Resident Lauretta Werner was one of multiple residents that addressed concerns about those that live there being displaced, and about whether it is the town’s place to purchase the property, adding that onus should be placed on the landlord to clean it up. “I also don’t think the town should be a real estate agent,” she said. The public hearing was recessed to October 23, at 6 p.m.

The new $3.2 million East Hampton Material Recycling Facility on Springs Fireplace Road. Independent/James J. Mackin

This Week In Indy — September 29, 1993 RBS Expands — Riverhead Building Supply settled into its new Powell Avenue, Southampton location, at the site of the former Southampton Lumber facility. Whoa! — A bronze statue of a cowboy and horse apparently galloped away from the Montauk residence of photographer Peter Beard. It is valued at $1000. Wallet Lift — A pick-pocket may have relieved Jose Vega of East Hampton of his wallet while he was shopping at Stern’s department store on Pantigo Road. Vega told police he didn’t feel

anything or see anyone, and added that he may have lost the wallet. Radioactive Barge Nears Montauk — In a move that may finally mark the beginning of the end for the controversial Shoreham nuclear power plant, a 140foot barge holding the first of 33 shipments containing nuclear fuel from the former LILCO facility chugged around Montauk Point on Saturday. Its 400mile trip was to end in Philadelphia, where it was shipped by rail to a nuclear power plant owned by the Philadelphia Electric Co.

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