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We’re All Animals Dear Editor, Congratulations to The Independent for developing the Water Views Festival and for the awareness that was created by the event. It was however discouraging and seemingly hypocritical to see bottled water being served at the entrance to the event and being consumed by the presenters. Were the environmental externalities associated with the production and consumption of bottled water not known or believed? Or was it the case that the drinking water quality in East Hampton is so poor that the decision to serve bottled water was viewed as a necessity? The panel at the festival primarily discussed water pollution created by residential sewage systems and potential remedies for this water pollution source. Ignored by the panel was the excessive water use and pollution created by the choice of too many people to consume animals and animal prod-

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ucts. It would certainly make a difference in water quality to have aged sewage systems replaced. It might make a bigger difference in water quality and water supplies for people to quit making the choice (it isn’t necessary) to consume animals and animal products. The health of Earth and all its inhabitants can’t afford for people to continue to be Comfortably Unaware (Richard Oppenlander) of the environmental externalities created by the choice to unnecessarily produce and consume animals and animal products. The May 29 edition of The Independent provided quite a few articles regarding the water crisis while at the same time promoting a recipe using animals and animal products, and also promoted businesses serving animals and animal products. Is this hypocrisy again or was The Independent Comfortably Unaware? Randy Johnston Continued On Page 51.

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News & Opinion State Officials Face Blowback Over Wind Farm Public hearings just the beginning of an arduous process By Rick Murphy rmurphy@indyeastend.com

Wind power supporters gathered at Hook Mill in East Hampton on June 11. Independent/Richard Lewin

The first state-sponsored hearing on the South Fork Wind Farm project turned out to mirror other public discussions about the offshore wind farm: the community is deeply divided, not about the concept of wind-generated power, but how to bring it into town without disrupting the local environment. Broken down further, residents of Wainscott, the tiny, bucolic hamlet that is ground zero for the project, are overwhelmingly opposed — some 1300 names dot a petition attesting to their resolve. However, Adrienne Esposito of the Citizens Campaign for the Environment, speaking at a hearing conducted by the New York State Public Service Commission June 11 in East Hampton, said, “We’re in this together. It’s one island, one fight.” Those who are for the wind farm — Ørsted has since purchased Deepwater — see it as the beginning of a new wave of environmentally friendly power-producing projects that will eventually end this country’s dependence on fossil fuel and help save the planet by doing so. In fact, the corridors of the Atlantic and New England are dotted

with bottomland leases that will eventually house wind turbines. Set against that backdrop, emotions run high, especially here on eastern Long Island, where a still vibrant fishing industry is threatened by the unknown consequences the wind project will have on the ever-threatened stock in the waters off Montauk. The first group of speakers during the afternoon session, freshly scrubbed student-types with prepared statements, mirrored a recurring theme: clean energy trumps any temporary local disturbance and the fate of the Earth depends on a swift transition away from fossil fuel. It turned out the speakers were bused in, reportedly by the Sierra Club. There was some sentiment among other would-be speakers that with only 20 or so slots available, the state panel would have been better served by limiting speakers from any one group. Esposito spoke directly to those concerned that the drilling to run cables in their neighborhoods would be disruptive and nodded to the billions of dollars being spent across Long Island to protect against rising sea levels. “All of those are mitigating climate change,

but not one of them is addressing the problem,” she said. “It’s not going to be easy, and you might have to make a sacrifice.” The Sierra Club also had a series of emails submitted to the Public Service Commission from its website — about 1000 by press time — which will be added to the permanent record. “As a New Yorker and a supporter of renewable energy, I am writing to urge the Public Service Commission to move forward expeditiously on the permitting process to ensure New York’s first offshore wind farm gets built,” it reads in part. As it turned out, there was plenty of opposition voiced from Wainscott residents. Gouri Edlich pointed out the physical layout of Wainscott hardly lent itself to buried cables and a new power station. “It’s farming community. We have two beautiful ponds. We’ve taught our daughter about preserving the land,” she said. Matt Malone worried about “EMF shielded in lead put into out ocean,” referring to electromagnetic fields. Katarina Mesarovich, bemoaned “the industrialization of Wainscott.” “We already have the airport, there

Residents of Wainscott, the tiny, bucolic hamlet that is ground zero for the project, are overwhelmingly opposed. is an industrial park being proposed, and now we have this large project, in this small community,” said Mesarovich. “Why would we risk our most valuable asset — the beach — for the price of one house?” But Frank Dalene, a Wainscott resident, is not among the naysayers. He lambasted hamlet residents. “After it was announced the cable may land on Beach Lane, there rose up in the community, charlatans, purveyors of false Continued On Page 11.

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Wind Power: What Will LIPA Charge Ratepayers? By Rick Murphy rmurphy@indyeastend.com

A Wainscott resident and wind farm opponent Simon Kinsella announced at a press conference June 14 he is suing New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli. Kinsella and other opponents of the South Fork Wind Farm have been highly critical that none of the parties involved in the project will divulge how much the energy generated will cost ratepayers. The state comptroller recently denied a Freedom of Information request that would have released the Power Purchase agreement between LIPA and

Deepwater, the parent company of the South Fork Wind project. Deepwater was recently sold to Ørsted. Kinsella (was joined outside the Cedar Street firehouse June 11 before the first state hearing on the wind project. Commercial fishing advocate Bonnie Brady, Cameron Macdonald of Government Justice Center, New York spokesperson Jadan Horyn, Dan Branda, Reclaim New York’s policy director, and Elaine Jones, chairwoman of the Independence Party, were among those on hand. Brady Brady held a photograph

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of farm cable from Deepwater’s Block Island project that initially was buried under the sea and beach: it will remain exposed for two years, according to the National Grid. Jones is fielding an entire slate of anti-Orsted/Deepwater candidates in

the coming East Hampton elections. Kinsella said the comptroller denied his FOIL request because the rate is a “trade secret,” but Kinsella and other critics think the rate may be triple what the going rate for wind-generated power is elsewhere.

Support For Balloon Ban Southampton Town’s resolution would penalize intentional release By Desirée Keegan desiree@indyeastend.com

The Surfrider Foundation has found 1289 balloons at 46 East End beaches in the last two years. That’s an average of 28 balloons per beach. Balloons are mistaken for jellyfish by sea turtles; the ribbons attached to them can cause entanglement and death; Mylar foil can cause power outages and spark fires if it comes in contact with power lines. To coincide with its bans on plastic bags and plastic straws and polystyrene, the Southampton Town Board is now looking to prohibit the intentional release of balloons. East Hampton Town and Village banned the release of balloons earlier this year. “If you walk the beaches on Long Island, especially in the spring, you know how big a problem balloons are,” said Colleen Henn, coordinator for Surfrider Foundation’s Eastern Long Island Chapter. “Given how frequently we actually use balloons in comparison to other single-use plastics, it’s shocking the amount that end up on our beaches. Community members need to show up and speak up to end balloon pollution altogether.”

At a June 11 public hearing, Assistant Town Planning Director Janice Scherer said underpinnings for the legislation, brought forward by Councilwoman Julie Lofstad, are Southampton’s Solid Waste Management Plan, and Policy 6 of the Coastal Resources & Water Protection Plan, which looks to protect and restore the quality, diversity, and function of the ecosystem. “We have a garbage problem. We have a single-use item problem. We have become a ‘throw away’ society,’” said Lofstad, who also brought forth the ban of plastic straws and polystyrene, and whose husband is a commercial fisherman. “Most of the things we use every day will remain on our planet long after we all are gone. We need to change our behaviors and find better alternatives for those things that harm our environment. If we stop and think about where these single-use items go after we are done with them — sometimes only minutes later — perhaps we will be more cognizant and careful in our choices.” Over the last few years, supplies of

Tim Garneau displays balloons found during his morning beach walk. Independent/Courtesy Tim Garneau

helium, a non-renewable resource, have tightened. Experts on www.balloonsblow.org, a nonprofit organization, warn it should be conserved for more important applications. Lynn Arthur, a North Sea resident who volunteers on the town’s Sustainable Southampton Green Advisory Committee, said the group has debated whether the legislation goes far enough, and wondered how the ban will be enforced. Glorian Berk, co-chair of the committee, said members feels it’s a good first step, but think the town should consider banning balloons altogether. Berk said the sustainability committee is trying to come up with a way to eliminate balloons without hurting local businesses. Regardless, Arthur called the legislation an “important stake in the ground,” saying she’s speaking for marine animals that can’t speak for themselves, and the

harmful effects human activity has had on them. “The material from balloons ends up in the water, disintegrates, gets eaten by bait fish, and eventually makes its way onto our dinner tables — so there’s also a public health element of this,” Arthur said. “I think this is good legislation. I think we should move forward on it.” Suggested alternatives to balloons for celebration have been reusable banners, flags, ribbon dancers, pinwheels, or even bubbles. On an even more environmentally-friendly level, there’s the release of butterflies, the planting of trees, and the planting of gardens or building of birdhouses — actions that promote life — or even organizing cleanups in a loved one’s honor. The board adjourned last week’s hearing to the June 25 meeting, which Continued On Page 12.

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The Milk Pail co-owner Amy Halsey wants to have a food truck at her market in Water Mill. Independent/Stephen J. Kotz

Fight Over Food Trucks At Farm Stands Local restaurant owners feel added competition will hurt business By Desirée Keegan desiree@indyeastend.com

Farm and food truck owners are looking to serve up some local fare on a more permanent basis. The Milk Pail co-owner Amy Halsey has been searching for a way to help her small, family-run business stay afloat, so she approached Southampton Town Councilwoman Christine Preston Scalera seeking a method of approval for having a food truck at her market from open to close. “Agriculture is about growing, and not only food sometimes,” said Halsey, noting that her grandfather grew potatoes for soldiers during the war, and her father operated a dairy business before she and her sister went the retail route. “Food trucks support agriculture, which is the building block of this town; showcase our food; and are in demand from our clients. This is simply another way of adapting to society’s ever-changing climate. Food trucks are a great way for the community to come together and network — many have a following, and people often go to areas they are unfamiliar with to find them. In turn, they

learn about other businesses while visiting, and it supports local commerce.” But not everyone at a June 11 public hearing on the issue saw things the same way. For Bridgehampton-based World Pie Restaurant owner Mike Mannino, it creates unfair competition. “It’s hard enough to try and maintain a year-round business in this resort area, and having to compete with food trucks which are not held to the same standards will make it virtually impossible,” he wrote in a letter to the town board. “Most year-round businesses are barely getting by as it is, and this proposal may be enough to drive them out of business.” Assistant Town Attorney Katie Garvin suggested changes in the temporary farm stand permit law to allow food trucks on the premises as accessories to farm stands, but only those selling items that are 80 percent comprised of ingredients either grown on the farm or locally. The farm stand locations would also need to have existing parking necessary to have a truck on the premises.

Sabrosa Mexican Grill owner Jay Andreassi voiced concerns over how it would be enforced. “We can’t even enforce our codes now,” he said. “It’s going to be tough.” The restaurant owner said he believes a menu should be prepared by business owners using their own ingredients instead, and sold either in a pre-packaged, to-go format or over-thecounter, dine-in fashion. “Then we’d all be in favor of it,” Andreassi said. Halsey said it takes too much effort to begin cooking and selling prepared foods, saying it will require more employees, more time, and more money. She also said more businesses could be supported by allowing food trucks, pointing to success the Milk Pail had last year when hosting Wednesday live music nights. “Neighbors could come and shop late at our store, enjoy dinner from a local food truck, and listen to local musicians,” she said. “In many other parts of our nation, food trucks are a way of life. I don’t see food trucks going away in the near future. It’s what consumers are looking for, and it makes life convenient. We have customers asking daily if we’ll have a food truck back soon.” Preston Scalera said the intention of the change is to help local businesses. “This wasn’t born out of a desire to hurt anybody,” she responded before the hearing was adjourned to the June 25 6 PM meeting. “We will keep that in our minds as we move forward.” David Falkowski pleaded with the town to be more inclusive, reaching out to other farmers like himself. He added while he thinks the town is moving in the right direction, it’s far from drafting legislation or making any decisions. “We

don’t have the complete picture,” he said. “We’re not even using good terms and definitions.” Falkowski has a Suffolk County-approved processing kitchen on his Butter Lane farm stand property where he sells things like pulled pork sandwiches made from meat raised on his father’s upstate farm. “Are you going to come in and tell me that doesn’t count toward my local product?” he asked. “This hits me at the heart. I have a temporary roadside farm stand permit — you’re telling me that as a day-to-day struggling farmer I’m going to be precluded from any potential on this, when we’re the ones doing the real deal? It’s our produce and our family’s hard work being presented from my family to your family. We’ve created a way for the community to access local food created by local families in a way that creates value for me as a farmer and for the community.” Nick Hemby said he believes there should be options for residents to choose from. “If residents want to go somewhere else they should be allowed to, whether it’s in our town or any other town,” he said. “A lot of local restaurants aren’t using local ingredients, and many of these food trucks are.” Councilwoman Julie Lofstad appreciated this notion, and the fact that it can help other farmers who may not have the ability to host a food truck. “For the farmers, anything value-added is helpful,” she said. “With the 80 percent local, the farms that may not qualify can still participate through that portion of it.” Supervisor Jay Schneiderman said he’s concerned about the impact on traffic, along with the effect on high Continued On Page 12.

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June 19, 2019

State officials held a public hearing on the proposed South Fork Wind Farm on June 11 that drew hundreds of attendees. Dozens of people spoke either against or in favor of the project; there was a rally outside supporting It, and those who wanted to could sign their comments onto the public record. Independent/Richard Lewin

Wind Farm

Continued From Page 5. information, and fearmongers. They rallied support in the community and gathered a following because the false information and fearmongering fit the narrative of NIMBYism,” Dalene, who is a member of the Wainscott Citizens Advisory Committee, charged. Don Matheson concurred. He called the Wainscott group “whiners.” Wainscott citizens were buoyed last week when Thomas Brostrøm, the president of Ørsted U.S., sent them a letter advising the wind company had heard their complaints and was taking them seriously. Brostrøm said the alternate site, at Hither Hills State Park in Montauk, was being more carefully scrutinized. Should the latter become a reality, a pipeline underneath Montauk High-

way would carry the power to Wainscott. That would require the cable to be buried right in the middle of Montauk Highway, the only road through the town to Montauk and one that sees heavy traffic , especially in the summer. “I’ve lived on that road 76 years,” Elaine Jones told the throng. “There is one road in and one road out, and the traffic is horrendous.” Jones isn’t in favor of the project in any form, a sentiment echoed by Phyllis Italiano. “I’m all for wind power but not this project,” she said. Perhaps not coincidentally, the Long Island Power Authority had revved up its plan to run a high-speed underground cable from its Shinnecock substation to Wainscott and hook it into the same system the Ørsted power is planned for. Though Ørsted is publicly sticking to its completion date of 2022, delays in the licensing process

or litigation could throw that a plan a curve — and it may well prove a strikeout pitch: the LIPA cable would make the Ørsted power superfluous. Assemblyman Fred Thiele issued a statement for the PSC record: “While the benefits of these projects are obvious, as we transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy, it is equally true that these projects have impacts. Deepwater has potentially substantial impacts to traditional industries and local communities,” Thiele wrote. “Even with the urgency to provide renewable energy, we cannot ignore these potentially large environmental impacts. Rather, we must look at each project to ensure that not only does the project meet the goals of state energy policy, but that the project avoids adverse environmental impacts to the local host community,” Thiele added.

Fifty or so speakers had their say during the two sessions. Paul Fiondelo opined that this particular project “is not about the virtues of wind power.” David Gruber, a candidate for East Hampton Town supervisor, complained, “Critical information remains secret. The public has a right to know.” Si Kinsella, a Wainscott resident and vociferous critic of the wind farm, announced he has filed suit to force the state comptroller and LIPA to reveal how much they will pay Ørsted for the energy produced by the wind farm. All parties involved have so far refused to reveal the figure. (See related story in this issue.) Several East Hampton officials including Town Trustee Rick Drew expressed concern about the project’s effect on the offshore fishing stock. Anthony Belsito, a PSC magistrate, chaired the hearing.

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A Montauk Store That Is Going To The Dogs Treat your pooch at Harbor Pet Montauk By T. E. McMorrow t.e@indyeastend.com

If they are in downtown Montauk, doggies are likely to pick up the scent and drag their owners to Harbor Pet Montauk, where dog treats and toys abound. The shop is located at 725A Montauk Highway, where the bicycle shop used to be. Kimberly Loper, who opened the store with her partners at the beginning of May, said about her dog treats, “I’ve just always made them for my dogs, and my friends’ dogs.” She started selling her baked treats at the Montauk farmer’s market years ago. Then she and her partners, Andrew and Nick Lomonaco, opened a

Harbor Pet shop in Greenport, and Loper had to give up coming to Montauk. “I’ve always wanted to come back,” she said. Now she has. “Our treat line is called, ‘Life is Gruff.’” One of Loper’s most popular treats is an ice cream sandwich for dogs. “We have a whole bunch of different flavors,” she said. She explained that the “ice cream” in the sandwich is a non-dairy product, safe for a pup’s tummy. If it is a dog’s birthday, or just a special dog day in general, Loper will decorate the sandwich for the occasion. “What we are really concentrating on now is our Growlers,” she said. The

Kimberly Loper has been baking doggie treats for as long as she can remember. Independent/T. E. McMorrow

crusts are made from greens after they have been pressed at a brewery, and the liquid squeezed out. Dogs love to chew on them, Loper says. Right now, they are using the spent greens from Greenport Harbor Brewery. Besides the “Life is Gruff” line, Harbor Pet Montauk has treats from

other boutique bakeries, and the walls are lined with dog toys and chewables. Loper says the first few weeks open have been a joy. The reception from the public “has been phenomenal. The warmness we have been given is wonderful.” For more info, visit www. harbor-pet.com.

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a T-shirt.” Halsey said the right to do business shouldn’t be inhibited by wanting to control local competition. “Legislating competition isn’t a fair market situation,” she said. “In this world of Amazon, big box stores, and delivery services, it seems unfair to put restrictions on anything that would help promote a local business surviving. Food trucks will increase town revenue, increase small business sales, increase restaurant growth, increase consumer choice, increase employment opportunities, and increase community with our neighbors.”

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Dave Falkowski, owner of Open Minded Organics farm on Butter Lane in Bridgehampton, would like to see the town be more inclusive when discussing with farm stand owners about the right to host food trucks on their properties. Independent/Stephen J. Kotz

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tax-paying restaurant owners — many of whom he’s seen go out of business. He said he’s open to the idea, knowing how popular food trucks can be and how it could help farmers, but wonders with food trucks already appearing at festivals and beaches if farm stands are really the right place for them. “We’re trying to keep people downtown and in our hamlet centers shopping,” Schneiderman said. “If you’re being pulled away to go to a food truck, you’re less likely to go to a shop next door to a restaurant and buy

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Continued From Page 6. begins at 6 PM. “I believe the tide is turning and people are becoming educated about the impact these types of items have on our environment,” Lofstad said. “These may be small steps, but every journey starts with that one first step in the right direction. I am hoping these bans are the start of conversations across our town about what each of us can do, even in a small way, to protect what is so dear to us — the natural resources we love and depend on for the success of our local economy, and the impact on the health of our residents and visitors. I hope we will

A balloon bundle found on Beach Lane in Westhampton. Independent/Courtesy Charlotte Novak

pause to consider the future Earth that we are leaving to our children and think twice before we go to grab a single-use, throw-away item.”

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Melendez Joins Team Larsen Attorney will run for village board on NewTown Party line By Stephen J. Kotz sjkotz@indyeastend.com

When former Police Chief Jerry Larsen announced earlier this year that he planned to run for East Hampton Village mayor in the 2020 election, he promised he would not go it alone. This week, Larsen announced Sandra Melendez, an attorney and tax pre-

Besides preparing tax returns and offering tax advice, Melendez offers a wide range of legal services, including criminal and immigration law.

parer with a practice on Park Place in the village, would be joining him on his newly formed NewTown Party line as a candidate for village board. He added that he would cross-enSandra Melendez has announced she will run for East Hampton Village Board on the NewTown Party line. dorse former East Hampton Fire Chief Independent/Stephen J. Kotz Ray Harden who is running on the Elm Party along with Trustee Barbara Bor “I would work to update the village, A newcomer to politics, she would sack, who is seeking to replace retiring making it more family-friendly,” she said. become the first Latina to serve on the Mayor Paul Rickenbach, and incumbent Melendez was educated in Puerto village board. Trustee Richard Lawler. Rico, where she obtained both a business With Harden now in the race, albeit Larsen said he met Melendez when degree with a concentration in account- on a different slate, Larsen said he did not he was chief of police and she was the ing and a law degree. She worked for the see the need to solicit a third candidate attorney in several criminal cases. “She Internal Revenue Service and obtained a for the NewTown Party line. was very professional and intelligent,” he master’s degree in tax law from George- “He is exactly the kind of person I’d said, “and we worked very well together.” town University before opening her own want on the village board,” Larsen said He said Melendez was one of the practice at 84 Park Place in 2014. of Harden. “If Ray, Sandra, and I were to first people to come to mind when he Besides preparing tax returns and get elected, we could make some positive began searching for running mates. “We offering tax advice, Melendez offers a changes for this village.” met and I went over the things that were wide range of legal services, including Besides regenerating the busiimportant to me, and she seemed to be criminal and immigration law. As a na- ness district, improving beaches, on the same page,” he said. tive Spanish speaker, she caters to the burying power lines, and updating the Melendez, 43, a native of Puerto East End’s growing Latino population. village code and its comprehensive Rico who moved to East Hampton in She is married to Angel “Eddie” plan, Larsen said he believed there 2007, said she relished the opportunity. Rosario, and the couple has four chil- should be term limits of 12 years for “I think I’m good at helping to resolve dren: Joshua, 22, who is studying at the village offices. conflicts and maybe get something done Culinary Institute of America; Hannah, “I feel very strongly about term limin this village,” she said, noting that bet20, who is studying international rela- its,” he said. “I think people get stale and ter parking options and the need for a tions at the University of San Francisco; they have nothing left to offer.” proper sewage treatment system were Matthew, 15, who attends East Hamp- Larsen and Melendez will kick off just two of the things that would go toton High School; and Lauren, 10, a fifth their campaign with a reception at The Upholstery, Discounted Fabrics, Slipcovers, Cushions, Pillows, Draperies, Valances, Cornices ward restoring vibrancy to the village grader at the John Marshall Elementary Maidstone on Main Street in the village Installations, Pick up & Delivery,School. Window Treatments by Hunter Douglasfrom 6 to 8 PM on Friday, June 21. business district. $

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Town Trustees take center stage By Rick Murphy rmurphy@indyeastend.com

Primary Day can be a rather humdrum affair hereabouts, but there are several interesting challenges to the status quo on the June 25 ballot. Consider perhaps the most august board in the state: The East Hampton Town Trustees, with 350 years of history, has undergone a total transformation over the past decade or so. In the days of yore, it was a Republican stronghold, the nameplates dotted with bubbie surnames synonymous with “baymen.” But like the town board, it has become completely dominated by Democrats. This year’s Democratic slate offers nine candidates, one for each seat. They are Mike Martinsen, Bill Taylor,

Ben Dollinger, Susan McGraw Keber, Francis Bock, Tim Garneau, Jim Grimes, Rick Drew, and John Aldred. Taylor, Drew, Grimes, McGraw Keber, and Bock are the incumbents. But there were some feathers ruffled when the slate was chosen. Grimes, though a Republican, was chosen to run by the Democrats this year. Ken Collum, though an incumbent Democrat, was replaced on the Democratic ballot but will challenge in the primary. Stephen Lester, a Democrat and former Trustee, will run as well. Rona Klopman, a former Democratic Party officer and longtime member, has bolted from the old school and helped form a splinter group dubbed the Reform Party. The East Hampton Inde-

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Blue-Green Algae Blooming Bacteria found in East Hampton and Southampton ponds By Desirée Keegan desiree@indyeastend.com Stony Brook University sampling has found the presence of new blue-green algae blooms in Southampton’s Mill Pond and East Hampton’s Wainscott Pond. Due to these findings, health officials are asking residents not to use or swim in these waters, and to keep pets and children away from the area. Contact with water that appears scummy or discolored should be avoided, but if it does occur, rinse off area with clean water immediately. Side effects could include nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea; skin, eye or throat irritation; or allergic reactions or breathing difficulties. These algae blooms, known as cyanobacteria, are naturally present in lakes and streams in low numbers, and become abundant with a high presence of nitrogen and phosphorous. The blooms form in shades of green, blue-green, yellow, brown, or red, and may produce floating scums on the surface of the water or may cause the water to take on “paint-like appearance,” according to the Suffolk County Department of Health.

Blue-green algae, known scientifically as cyanobacteria, has been detected at high levels in Southampton’s Mill Pond and East Hampton’s Wainscott Pond, forcing closures to protect public health. Independent/Stephen J. Kotz

“The role of Suffolk County Department of Health Services is to protect public health,” said Grace Kelly-McGovern, public relations director for the organization. “Therefore, when we receive notification about harmful algal blooms from the state or other reports, we issue an advisory notifying the public to avoid contact with the water.” Her group, along with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and the Southampton Town Trustees put up warning notices along access points. For trustee environmental analyst James Duryea, it’s important to put notices on the opposite side of Mill Pond, where there’s a waterfowl sanctuary. It’s typically where residents access the pond. Signs were also posted along Deerfield Road. “It’s no surprise to anyone Mill Pond is facing a host of water quality issues,” said Southampton Town Chief Environmental Analyst Marty Shea. “These are ongoing issues, and there’s no easy solutions with Mill Pond.” The decline in water quality is due to several sources: the watershed for the pond is a big farming district and has a legacy of farming that goes back historically for hundreds of years, the town has been wrestling with road runoff issues, and there are residential homes around the immediate shoreline contributing excessive nitrogen with septic system

waste. Many properties also have fertilized lawns that extend down to the edge of the pond, and chemicals from them are seeping into the underlying groundwater table every day. To counter these, the town has taken several measures following the funding of various studies looking into water quality improvement of the pond. Drainage work was done along Deerfield Road under town Director of Municipal Works Christine Fetten over the last few years, and board members are encouraging homeowners to upgrade their septic systems and add native vegetative wetlands and non-fertilized buffers when coming in for permits for upgrades. But there are also other factors that complicate the situation. The pond is relatively shallow, so it heats up quicker than a lot of other ponds and lakes, and there’s a large carp population. Carp are known to wallow in the mud and bring up a lot of the sediments and nutrients — phosphorous and nitrogen — that are in the pond bottom into the water column making it more advantageous for algal blooms to occur, according to Shea. He added the town trustees are seeking Community Preservation Fund money to address the carp component of the equation. These funds are also being used to purchase surrounding developed and non-developed parcels around the pond. Any that are developed are being razed

and returned to their natural state. “Even if we were to buy out every single property within the entire watershed and restore every single property back to natural vegetation, which is certainly desirable from a water quality improvement perspective, it would still take as long as 50 years to see marked improvement,” Shea said. Mill Pond is situated in the upper watershed of Mecox Bay system and has a naturally-occurring inlet that’s been open for four months. Continuous flow of water does help in some respect to flush out waters, although the solution to pollution is not dilution, Shea said. The algal bloom will also have a definite impact on Mill Creek, a system of smaller ponds, and Mecox Bay, which the creeks flow into. Mecox Bay has a very productive oyster and clam population. “We have been trying to do everything we can,” Shea said. “There is no chemical we can add, no overnight fix, so the more we can put into preservation particularly with respect to the immediate waterfront properties, the better shape we’ll be in trying to minimize additional water quality impacts.” On the North Fork, health officials have asked residents not to swim or wade in Laurel Lake in Laurel after Stony Brook University confirmed the presence of a new blue-green algae bloom in the waters.

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Southampton Village Vote June 21 Three vying for two trustee seats, mayor is challenged By Desirée Keegan

desiree@indyeastend.com The Southampton Village vote will be from 9 AM to 9 PM at the Southampton Cultural Center on Pond Lane. Independent/Stephen J. Kotz

Three Southampton Village residents are running for two open trustee seats, and Mayor Michael Irving will be challenged in the upcoming June 21 election. A two-year Village Planning Commission member, 29-year-old Joseph McLaughlin; co-owner of Sip N’ Soda Mark Parash, 48; and president of CAP Properties Limited Andrew Pilaro, 49, have thrown their hats in the ring while incumbents William Hattrick, who has spent almost two decades in local politics as trustee and mayor, and Nancy McGann, who served seven consecutive terms, have chosen not to seek reelection. Parash and Pilaro, who have said they’re running mates, are looking to brighten up Main Street and liven up the

downtown area. A sewer system, says mayoral candidate Jesse Warren, a 10year Main Street business owner, is a big part of that. Warren, the founder of Tenet, said he’s been involved in the sewage treatment project since 2014, and accused the board of not having the will or energy to get the project off the ground, saying that Westhampton Beach Village Mayor Maria Moore attended many of the meetings between H2M architects + engineers and Southampton Village and take the plans back to her village, and get a project underway in her village. While McLoughlin believes a centralized wastewater treatment system is not the way to go, Pilaro and Parash did side with his sentiment that cluster

systems would work best, especially because it could aid increasing dining and upstairs apartment options.. Irving said there have been 20 new businesses recently built in the village, including two new restaurants, two exercise facilities, and 16 retail locations. The current mayor had also been challenged by Warren over water quality, especially in Lake Agawam, where Irving said a four-phase project was completed in May. Parash and Pilaro would like to see the lake dredged. Warren believes more needs to be done to tackle blue-green algae, along with maintaining the historical integrity of the village. Warren would also like to integrate more technology advancements and utilize social media to connect

with younger generations. Irving said he’s put pieces in place to tackle water quality, zoning, sewers, and quality-oflife issues, and would like another two years to see them through. The 36-year-old Warren will take part in the second contested mayoral race in a decade, the first being in 2017, when Irving ran against Richard Yastrzemski after Mark Epley, who served 12 years, chose to step down. Warren received the third-most votes as a write-in candidate for trustee that year, garnering 151 votes. If elected, he’d be the youngest major in village history. Voting will take place 9 AM to 9 PM at the Southampton Cultural Center on Pond Lane.

Duryea’s Heats Up, In And Out Of Court Opponents see possible violations By T. E. McMorrow t.e@indyeastend.com As a court battle brewed over whether or not to void the previously reached settlement between the Town of East Hampton and Marc Rowan, the owner of Duryea’s, there was major skirmishing between the sides this week in the court of public opinion. Three people complained about the current situation at Duryea’s recently to the East Hampton Town Board. On June 11, Laura Tooman, the head of Concerned Citizens of Montauk, told the board that her organization has been taking weekly samples from Tuthill Pond. Recently, she said, her group has become concerned that there might be violations of the town code going on at Duryea’s, affecting the pond. But, she said, when her organization approached the town’s code enforcement division, it was told that, because there is a pending legal dispute, code enforcement could not investigate complaints regarding the property, which

includes part of Tuthill Pond. Edna McGlynn owns a neighboring property. She told the board that gravel had been added to an area used for parking, after Tuthill Pond overflowed. Another Montauk resident, Trish Scott, asked the board how it was possible that Duryea’s could even get a liquor license, which they obtained in 2014. She told the board that the town had ignored an inquiry letter from the State Liquor Authority concerning the original application from Rowan. Town Supervisor Peter Van Scoyoc addressed the concerns expressed by the speakers. He said that code enforcement officers can and should investigate complaints, whether or not there is ongoing litigation. He also said that, under his administration, starting in 2018, the town has instituted a policy that each inquiry letter from the SLA be routed through the town attorney’s office. Such was not the case previously.

Barrie Glabman and her husband visit Duryea’s via boat, much like the ones seen there. Independent/T. E. McMorrow

The Independent also spoke with one of the authors of the many letters which support Rowan’s work at Duryea’s and which have been received by the town supervisor’s office, as well as other officials since the uproar began. Barrie Glabman said that she and her husband have lived in Sagaponack for many years. She said that she was first brought to Duryea’s Dock by friends in their yacht, back in 2017. Since then, Glabman said she has gone to Duryea’s about 30 times. They arrive at the dock via their 40-foot boat, which they normally dock in Sag Harbor. If there is room at the slips, they dock right there. If not, a tender comes out to transport them. “It feels like you are coming home,”

she said about Duryea’s. Each time she and her husband arrive, Rowan greets them. Far from being an investor who is simply seeking to flip the property for a profit, Glabman said Rowan is very hands-on. “He will clean the table if he has to,” she said. “He always remembers us, and he is always lovely to us.” She said that the feel of Duryea’s Lobster Deck, the restaurant portion of the dock, “doesn’t feel like ‘an of-themoment hot club’ out here.” She added that she understands that she will never be perceived as a local by some opponents to Duryea’s, but believes there is room for compromise, as long as opponents don’t simply “come from a place of ‘No.’”

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Montauk Green Fairs Debated Do they attract customers or non-rent paying competition? By T. E. McMorrow t.e@indyeastend.com

Montauk merchants who spoke with The Independent this past week expressed mixed feelings about the use of the Montauk Green by the Montauk Chamber of Commerce for various fairs held there throughout the summer season. A couple questioned the direction the Chamber of Commerce is moving in. The idea of holding the fairs throughout the summer season was questioned at the East Hampton Town Board meeting June 11 by the owner of Sharkbites on Main Street in Montauk, Peri Allen. A couple of store owners expressed strong misgivings about the fairs and

the Chamber, but would not be quoted on the record. One who was not so shy was the owner of Fudge ‘n Stuff, Jennifer D’Albora. The farmers market has a seller that makes fudge, directly competing with her business. D’Albora had worked at the store for many years, and then was given the opportunity, along with her husband, to buy it outright in 1992. When the idea of the farmers market was floated, “I was offered a spot there,” D’Albora said. She weighed the option. “I would have to pay for permits from the town. I would have to staff it. I have my workers here. Why Jennifer D’Albora has run Fudge ‘n Stuff for 27 years, and is a former member of the Chamber of Commerce. Independent/T. E. McMorrow

would I do that?” It made no sense, businesswise, to her. But now she finds herself competing with someone who does not have to pay Montauk storefront rents during the season. D’Albora said that she understood that the reasoning for the farmers market was, in part, to raise money for the food pantry. “I would rather make a donation to the food pantry than to have to go through all that,” she said. D’Albora said she was supportive of the crafts fairs, particularly the one sponsored by the Lions Club. She is a former member of the Chamber of Commerce. The idea, to D’Albora, behind the Chamber, and the fairs, “was to get locals to sell local goods.” She feels the Chamber has “outsourced and gotten people from out of town. The whole purpose of the Chamber is to promote local businesses, not to undercut them.” Laraine Creegan, head of the Montauk Chamber of Commerce, spoke to the town board on June 11. She said that the fairs have helped raise $78,000 for the food pantry over the years. She did tell the board that the large fairs on major holiday weekends should be curtailed. One of the main complaints Allen had made at the June 11 meeting was echoed by other shop owners adjacent to

Fudge n’ Stuff. Kelly Bogetti has owned a shop on the Plaza for 10 years. She added a second in 2014. Between Kelly B and Swim, she sells clothing and items that have recently been showing up at the crafts fairs. She supports the idea behind the fairs, but wants more scrutiny of the items being sold. “It should not be a flea market. It should be a craft fair. We pay a lot of rent, all year long.” Kathleen Engstrom owns Montauk T-Shirts. She supports the fairs, as long as the items being sold are truly craft items. She also suggested a different location if more fairs are to be held. “As long as the crafts fairs are kept to maybe two a season, I support them, but not as many as they have.” She suggested the grounds of Second House as a possible future location. “I’ve been in business for 37 years. I still think they should have music and entertainment on the green because the families love that. It brings the families here,” said Engstrom. At the town board meeting, Councilwoman Kathee Burke Gonzalez said that “we need input from the community, from the broader community.” Councilwoman Sylvia Overby said she would report back to the board after she meets with the Montauk Citizens Advisory Committee.

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School Board To Discipline Principal With no criminal charges, Riverhead seeks to take its own action By Rick Murphy rmurphy@indyeastend.com

Officials in the Riverhead school district are cognizant about the community outrage surrounding the future of high school principal Charles Regan, they acknowledged at a school board meeting on June 11. Unfortunately, in the absence of

criminal charges, the district’s hands are somewhat tied, school board president Susan Koukounas said in a prepared statement. That said, she announced the school board would file numerous disciplinary charges against Regan while the district

awaits the completion of investigations by Riverhead Town Police and the Suffolk County Seventh Squad. Regan is accused by an 18-year old Riverhead student, Anastasia Stapon, of sending her thousands of text messages, many obscene, and by physically and mentally intimidating her into having sex. She has made it clear in court papers that she was not violated sexually, however. But another student from the Eastport-South Manor school district alleges in the court papers that she was coerced into a sexual relationship with Regan some 20 years ago when he was her teacher and basketball coach. Suffolk County Police are handling that case. State Education Law limits what charges can be leveled against Regan under the circumstances; there are stringent confidentiality clauses, and

the district is handcuffed as to suspending his almost $200,000 a year salary and for how long his pay can be withheld. He has been receiving his pay since his suspension from the school grounds on April 30. “The district intends to vigorously and expeditiously pursue those charges, using the procedures outlined in the law,” Koukounas said. That alleged victim in the ESM incident has made allegations that constitute statutory rape against Regan. The victim, now 35, is represented by the same attorney Stapon has, John Ray, of Miller Place. Ray is calling for Regan’s dismissal. The school board hired Sokoloff Stern LLP of Carle Place to investigate the case. Ray says there is yet another victim ready to come forward with allegations against Regan.

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The prosecution of Thomas Gilbert Jr., charged with murdering his father on January 4, 2015, wrapped up June 17, with an expert witness laying out a timeline for the jury to consider when it begins its deliberations. The prosecution has painted a picture through testimony and evidence of a playboy surfer living off his parents’ money, turning to murder when his father greatly reduced his allowance. The trial of Gilbert, who turns 35 next month, is now in its fourth week of testimony. After being removed twice during the early days of the trial for repeatedly objecting to questions asked by attorneys, including his own, Arnold Levine, Gilbert has exercised his right to not be present in the courtroom. According to prosecutors, Gilbert was self-absorbed, with a cruel streak. He hated to work, witnesses have said. Records of deposits into his bank account indicate that he received $400,000 between 2011 and 2014 from his father, known as Tom Gilbert, and his mother, Shelley Gilbert. Beyond the $400,000, the parents also made

direct payments for many of their son’s bills. Anger toward his father built over the last two years of the older man’s life. In the final few months, Tom Gilbert steadily cut back the money he was paying his son directly, from $1000 a week, to the final payment of $300, which hit Tommy Gilbert’s bank account the day after his father’s death. The prosecution’s final witness, Holly Burns-LaRiche, read to the jury a series of emails sent between the parents and their son. In one, Tommy writes to his father, “Please stop emailing me, as I am obviously not responding.” When Tom Gilbert tries to make a rapprochement, inviting his son to a luncheon at the Maidstone Club in East Hampton, the son writes back, “Again I request no emails. Please stop so I don’t have to change my email address. This is a form of harassment.”

Problems At The Maidstone Tom Gilbert’s older brother, G.S. Beckwith Gilbert, testified last week that he had often advised his brother

that Tommy needed to get a job. At one point, Tommy Gilbert asked his uncle to make a phone call for him to a possible investor in a hedge fund the younger man was planning at one point. The uncle said he offered the same advice to his nephew as he had received from his own father when he had just returned from Princeton for the summer, and wanted a job at his father’s bank. “I asked him to talk to Mr. Wriston about a summer job. He said, ‘You know him. You call him.’ I did, and I got the job,” he said. Walter Wriston was chairman and CEO of Citicorp from 1967 to 1984. In the summer of 2014, Gilbert said his nephew pressed him to help him get into the Devon Yacht Club as a junior member. Previous testimony has shown that Gilbert had been having problems at the Maidstone Club, where he had long been a member. Tommy Gilbert wanted to play tennis at Devon and pressed his uncle, despite being repeatedly told he was not eligible. In the summer of 2014, Tommy Gilbert was seeing Briana Swanson, who has since married and taken the name Briana Ressner. He lived with her in a summer rental in Amagansett. At one point, she got the two of them jobs, with her working as the cook for a party and Gilbert serving as the bartender. He sat all evening, she recalled. The only time she saw him work was a couple of times when he went to Main Beach Surf and Sport, and picked up a class or two teaching surfing. That was a rarity. All he wanted to do, she said, was surf and work out. “He wanted to stay out in the Hamptons because he loved to surf.” She testified that he was often cruel to her. He would invite her out on the Hampton Jitney, then tell her to return to Manhattan. He was frequently unfaithful. She forgave him,

Thomas Gilbert. Independent/Alec Tabak Pool Photographer

she said. “He was extremely good looking, which is why I let him get away with such things,” she said. Before seeing Swanson, Gilbert dated Anna Rothschild, 19 years his senior. “Something was really, really off. I didn't know what it was,” she told the jury. She was then asked, why she kept seeing him. “Because he was extremely good looking."

The Timeline On Friday, June 14, Dr. Michelle Slone, who specializes in pathology for the Chief Medical Examiner’s Office of New York City, told the jury that Thomas Gilbert Sr had been declared dead at 3:42 PM, on Sunday, January 4, 2015. Two days before Slone testified — on Wednesday, June 12 — the prosecution introduced into evidence the call log from Tommy Gilbert’s cell phone. The log is notated with cell phone tower locations, enabling investigators to determine from where the calls were likely made. Continued On Page 25.

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Prison For Another Of Montauk 17 Drug Ring “I’d like to apologize to the people of Montauk,” Silva-Ruiz says By T. E. McMorrow t.e@indyeastend.com

The last of the men charged last summer with major felonies related to a drug dealing ring in Montauk was sentenced on June 13 in the county courtroom of State Justice Mark Cohen. Elvin Silva-Ruiz had previously pleaded guilty to criminal sale of a controlled substance, an A felony, and conspiracy. Cohen sentenced him to two concurrent sentences. He received a sentence of four years in prison on the drug dealing charge, plus five years postrelease supervision, and 1 1/3 to 4 years on the conspiracy charge.

Christopher Brocato, Silva-Ruiz’s attorney, asked the judge to make sure that whatever facility upstate Silva-Ruiz is sent to, that they are alerted that the prisoner requires dialysis three times a week, with no more than 72 hours between each session. The judge asked if Silva-Ruiz, who was known in Montauk as Pito, had anything to say before he pronounced sentence. “I’d like to apologize to the people of Montauk,” the manacled prisoner said. “I know it was wrong.” He added, “I want another opportunity to do things

EH Town Cops Charge Two With DWI Police: Driver leaves scene of accident, then falls asleep By T. E. McMorrow t.e@indyeastend.com

Two separate incidents June 15 around midnight led to the arrests of part-time Northwest Woods residents on misdemeanor charges of driving while intoxicated. Both defendants explained dur-

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Elvin Silva-Ruiz, second from right, was sentenced last week to four years in prison. Independent/Taylor K. Vescey, Pool Photographer

the right way in the future continued.” Geraldo Vargas-Munoz, who pleaded guilty in February to being a major drug trafficker, was sentenced last month to 11 years in state prison, the longest sentence meted out by Cohen. William Crespo-Duran, aka Flaco, was was sentenced to 8 1/3 to 25 years in prison in April. Antonio Ramirez-Gonzalez is now

serving three to nine years. Six other men were convicted of lesser felony charges, and were sentenced to about one year in prison, with most already released. Angel DeJesus-Rodriguez, also considered one of the key players in the ring, which was based out of Rincon, Puerto Rico, was never found by police and is a wanted man.

client, whom they follow south at the end of the summer. Gabriel Hale, 31, was driving south at midnight on Springs Fireplace Road in a 2015 Land Rover when he allegedly rear-ended a 2009 Toyota being driven by an East Hampton resident. After striking the Toyota, Hale allegedly made a quick U-turn and headed north, without stopping. Police said they found him a short time later asleep behind the wheel in the driveway of a Banks Court residence. Besides DWI, he is facing a charge of leaving the scene of an accident where there is property damage involved, and three moving violations. Carl Irace, who was in court to represent defendants being arraigned over the weekend, told East Hampton Town Justice Lisa Rana “that a sig-

nificant amount of time had passed between the accident and his arrest,” questioning the strength of the charge. Rana said that is a point whomever Hale hires to represent him will have to take up. One of the rules of the staterun weekend arraignment program is that defendants are not allowed to hire the lawyer on hand for the arraignment. Rana agreed to release Hale without bail. She also ordered the other defendant arraigned Sunday to be released without bail. Florencia Masante, 52, was pulled over a little before midnight on Amagansett Main Street while driving a 2013 Porsche, for reportedly not turning her headlights on. As with Hale, she failed sobriety tests, and was placed under arrest on DWI charges.

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Unable to post that amount, he was taken to the county jail in Riverside. On June 6, he was brought back to East Hampton, where he entered a guilty plea to the misdemeanor, with Rana sentencing him to time served. Because he was in county custody at that point, he was transported back to the county jail, processed, and released. Six days later, he was back in Montauk. On June 12, Frank was arrested on a new petty larceny charge. Police said he had shoplifted a tube of Banana Boat sunblock from the 7-Eleven. He was held overnight, and brought back to East Hampton Town Justice Court the morning of June 13. His attorney, Matthew D’Amato from the Legal Aid Society, spoke with Frank, then conferenced with the district attorney’s office, and a deal was struck. The petty larceny charge would be dropped, to be replaced by a charge

Sticky fingers grabbed sunblock, tip cup bucks By T. E. McMorrow t.e@indyeastend.com

A man was arrested twice in 10 days by East Hampton Town police in Montauk on petty larceny charges. On June 2, Conor Thomas Frank, 26, formerly of Murietta, CA, whom witnesses said appeared quite drunk, stole a tip cup with $9 in it from the counter of Left

Hand Coffee shop on South Elmwood Avenue. He was held overnight, and was arraigned the next morning in East Hampton Town Justice Court, where Justice Lisa Rana pointed out that Frank had no ties to the community, setting bail at $200.

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Spiro formerly worked. Most of the calls were under a minute long, and were seemingly voice messages left by Gilbert. At 4:01 PM, he called his mother, Shelley Gilbert, and then called her again, according to the log. Each call lasted less than a minute. At 4:08 PM, his mother returned his call. Detectives were already talking to her, and advised her not to say anything about the murder, the jury has been told. Finally, at 10:15 PM, after 22 apparent attempts to reach his attorney, Gilbert received a call from a cell phone number associated online with Andrea Zellan, a lawyer with the Brafman firm. Gilbert and Zellan talked, according to the log, for over 13 minutes. After the call with Zellan concluded at 10:29 PM, Gilbert surrendered to police, cooperating as officers told him through the now open peephole on the apartment door to lay down on the floor.

Continued From Page 23. According to the phone log, at almost the same moment that his father was being declared dead by first responders at his Beekman Place apartment, Tommy Gilbert, who had just returned to his Chelsea residence after allegedly shooting the older man in the head at pointblank range, began frantically trying to reach his attorney at the time, Alex Spiro. Spiro had represented Gilbert during his previous brushes with the law, including an assault charge in Williamsburg a little more than a year earlier. The log placed Gilbert at his apartment when he began making calls following his father’s murder. At 3:51 PM, long before police showed up at Gilbert’s door, Tommy Gilbert allegedly began repeatedly calling two phone numbers, one to Spiro’s cellphone, the other to Brafman & Associates, where

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The next day, Zellan represented him for his arraignment on multiple charges, including one of intentional murder. If convicted of that charge alone, Gilbert will be sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole, under New York State law. It has been agreed between the

Sag Harbor Village Police Charge Felony DWI An East Hampton man, Erik Aguilar, 25, was arrested by Sag Harbor Village police shortly after 10 AM on Sunday, June 16, on a felony charge of driving drunk with a child in the car. According to the police, Aguilar was driving a 2005 Honda erratically as he made a turn from Bay Street onto Main Street. A patrol car began following Aguilar, police reported, with the arrest eventu-

Likely to be released at the end of the week on good behavior, Conor Frank, seen here in an East Hampton Town Police Department mug shot, pleaded guilty after stealing from two Montauk stores this month. Independent/EHTPD

of disorderly conduct, to which Frank would enter a guilty plea. The charge is considered a violation instead of a crime. In return for the reduced charge, Frank was sentenced to 15 days in jail. With good behavior, he will be eligible to be released June 22. prosecuting attorneys, Sara Sullivan and Craig Ortner, and Levine, that due to the lawyer-client privilege, the identity of the numbers Gilbert called will not be revealed to the jury. Levine is arguing that his client is not guilty by reason of insanity or mental defect at the time of the crime. ally being made in the Meadow Street parking lot. Police said that Aguilar failed sobriety tests. He was charged with driving while intoxicated as a felony, under New York State’s Leandra’s Law. Under the law, it is a felony crime for a driver to have a child of 15 or younger in the car if the driver is intoxicated. The law was named for Leandra Rosado, a child who died in 2009 in a crash in which the driver of the car was drunk. Aguilar was released the next morning after being arraigned. TEM

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Editorial Wind Filibuster

Despite steadfast support from the East Hampton Town Board, the South Fork Wind Farm has engendered no small amount of controversy hereabouts. Fishermen worry that underwater cables, which are supposed to be buried along the ocean floor, will become exposed and pose hazards to the nets they drag along the bottom. On shore, residents of Wainscott, where first Deepwater Wind and now its successor, Ørsted, want to land the cable at Beach Lane, have raised their own concerns about the upheaval caused by the need to tunnel all the way to the LIPA substation on Cove Hollow Road, where it would be connected to the grid. They also ask whether the cable, which is to be buried under the beach, might become exposed as sands shift over time. As an alternative, Ørsted has offered to bring the cable ashore on state land in Hither Hills, but that would require disrupting traffic for months as it is laid under Route 27 to the substation. All these are important concerns that could have easily been debated for the entire two hours, divided over two sessions, that the state Public Service Commission allotted to a hearing in East Hampton last week on the proposed cable landing sites. But in order for that to happen, the PSC would have had to give preference to experts, or even committed citizens, who might have been able to shed some meaningful light on these topics. Because the PSC apparently uses a first-come, first-served approach, at which speakers were chosen in the order they signed up, much time was wasted. Instead of hearing informed testimony, the commission and those who may have shown up to learn something were instead treated to something of a pro-wind farm filibuster put on by young college-age kids, who were apparently bused out to East Hampton by the Sierra Club and other environmental groups. Don’t get us wrong. Their commitment to the environment and willingness to volunteer their time is to be lauded; we just don’t believe that it was necessary to listen to speaker after speaker say the equivalent of “Save the Earth. Yay wind power.”

JUST ASKING

By Karen Fredericks

What are you reading? Jim Osmundsen “Women Who Punch” about the “The View.” It’s about the fights, off camera and on, mostly about politics. That show is one of the few places to hear both sides. Most shows are either all far-right or all far-left. I heard about the book on The Wendy Williams Show. She also mentioned the book about the Bouvier sisters which I'm also looking forward to reading. Olena Greene “Influencers” by Brittany Hennessy. It’s a book about how influencers and bloggers work with Instagram and social media and gain large numbers of followers. But it’s very different from building the presence of a brand online and that is why I chose it and what I'm doing. But I’m enjoying it so far. Debbie Cirruzzo I’ve just begun “The Point Of It All” by Charles Krauthammer. I always enjoyed him on “Fox News.” He always saw several sides to every story. He was paralyzed when he was young and he broadcast from a wheelchair. I watched him for quite a while without even realizing he was paralyzed.

Sandra Phillips “Swine Not” by Jimmy Buffett, the musician. It’s about a friend, a wealthy woman who goes with her family and the family’s pig and they live at the Carlyle Hotel in New York, and put the pig in its own suite. It’s hilarious and such fun to read. He writes a lot of books and they’re all quite good. He’s an excellent writer as well as being an excellent musician.

Yes, of course I love when men hold the door open for us. I just wish they’d hold the glass ceiling open for us too.

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Karen was chosen Best Cartoonist by the New York Press Association in 2017 and again in 2019. She’s the recipient of multiple awards for her illustration of the international bestseller How To Build Your Own Country, including the prestigious Silver Birch Award. Her work is part of the permanent artist’s book collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

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Arts & Entertainment Melissa, Sublime And Subliminal Errico brings Sondheim concert to Guild Hall By Bridget LeRoy bridget@indyeastend.com

She is one of Broadway’s brightest, busiest stars, and now Melissa Errico is bringing her concert, “Sondheim Sublime,” based off of her critically acclaimed album of the same name, to Guild Hall on June 30. Although Errico is a Renaissance woman — she performs non-musical roles along with her award-winning musical ones, has had a career that spans the big and little screens, has written essays for publications like The New York Times and others, founded the nonprofit Bowery Babes which supports new mothers through pregnancy and beyond, and (are you tired yet?) is curating a series this summer at the French Institute Alliance Francaise honoring the late, great French composer Michel Legrand — she still found time to talk a bit about her love of everything Stephen Sondheim and everything East End. So, what is it about Sondheim’s

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music that evokes such a visceral response from performers and audience members? “There is something mysterious and universal about his ravishing music,” Errico replied, “and it is that mysterious quality which inspired me to create the album ‘Sondheim Sublime.’” The album, with a couple of exceptions, is infused with what the normal public might call deep cuts. There’s no “Comedy Tonight” or “I Feel Pretty,” not even a “Being Alive” to be found. Errico feels that “Sondheim is more than the acerbic, witty, fast-mouthed, some say ‘cold,’ genius that might first come to mind, and really he is the poet laureate of things sublime.”

As critic Mark Shenton wrote of her sold-out London debut last year: “It’s not just the ravishing, shimmering vocal tones Melissa Errico brings to Sondheim; it’s also the emotional and intellectual connections she makes to his ambivalence and contradictory feelings. It’s a master class in appreciating and understanding his work.” Errico starred in the Broadway musicals “Anna Karenina,” “My Fair Lady,” “High Society,” “Dracula,” “White Christmas,” and “Amour,” which garnered her a Tony nomination for Best Actress, and began her longtime association with Legrand. Errico was recently honored with a caricature at Sardi’s in celebration of her Broad-

way performances, her concerts, and her essays on the actor’s art. But back to Sondheim. “Being an actor is a strange life without much that holds us together and consistently inspires,” Errico continued. “But  those of us who are musical theater actors cannot imagine  our  lives,  cannot imagine the experience of  being  an actor at all, without  the influence of Stephen Sondheim. I’m blessed this year to have completed the passion project of my life — made more passionate by my having once appeared in his great musical play ‘Passion’ — and that’s a recording of Sondheim’s sublime songs. By sublime I mean what the Continued On Page B6.

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Out Of The Wild Southampton Arts Center welcomes Nat Geo photographer Joel Sartore By Nicole Teitler nicole@indyeastend.com

Joel Sartore's Red-Spotted White Admiral.

Joel Sartore is giving a voice to the voiceless on a worldwide scale. His 25-year documentary project, entitled "Photo Ark," with National Geographic, archives global biodiversity on a quest to bring awareness to the 12,000 unique species living in the world’s zoos and wildlife sanctuaries. Southampton Arts Center will exhibit Photo Ark in partnership with the International Center of Photography beginning June 27, with an opening reception Friday, June 28, from 6 to 8 PM and running through September 8.

Your wife inspired the project. How has your family continued to support the Ark? Originally, my wife got breast cancer and I needed to be home for the year. She recovered in 2005, but my time home gave me a chance to think about what to do, forcing me to create work that would last longer than one month. I saw the world was getting softer in terms of habitat loss. My wife has been really supportive all the way through and my three kids have been with me on shoots. My son Cole, who is 25, is likely to take over for me on the project if I can’t finish it, with 15 years to go.

You've been to 40 countries and photographed nearly 10,000 species. What keeps you going? Knowing that if we don’t do it, more species will go extinct. We really need the public to wake up to the fact that

we need to be on a fast track to bring forth the rainfall we need in the areas where we know how to grow crops. We have to have a steady, stable climate to grow food. It’s not just about saving monkeys and parrots, it’s about saving ourselves.

ally care about getting word out and getting people to understand that some strange fish matters, some little bird singing in a tree in Southeast Asia matters, because of what it means for us, that rainfall. It’s all tied together. In a fun, entertaining, and engaging way.

Eye contact tells you a lot about a person, something you’ve carried over into your photographs with the animals. Does it help the viewer connect with the animal?

What can people do to help the bigger picture?

We really are simple primates who focus on that eye contact. We need a way of reaching people immediately and emotionally and that’s through eye contact. It’s a big picture project but it’s pretty simple. Not all of these species have eyes, like the starfish, but for the ones that do, it’s just a second to capture it. And people immediately feel the connection. It only takes a few minutes to get that moment, because we don’t want to put too much stress on the animal.

Was it important to photograph smaller creatures as well as the larger ones? All of these animals are important creatures. The mouse is every bit as important and large as an elephant, tiger beetle is as big as the tiger. For most of the creatures that are small this is the only chance they have to really get international exposure. We re-

Number one, they can fund a zoo, aquarium, conservation organization, as well as they can. That’s a good first step because the money goes directly towards funding. We all have the power to make the world a better place just from home, such as not putting chemicals on your lawn anymore. We’re poisoning the water supply. There are consequences to poisoning the environment, those are toxins and people are getting sick. Thinking about how we spend our money.

How long do we have until we lose these species? Some of them are within our lifetime, and some are one or two generations away. A lot of them can be saved, but the goal isn’t to get stressed about it. Instead, let’s inspire. We have most of the species that came here, but will we be smart enough to turn this around. Will people step up and start dedicating real time and resources to saving lives? We can do two things to save ourselves. Save giant blocks of habitat, especially the rainforests, which regulate and produce the amount of rain we get. And the second thing is the amount of fossil fu-

els. That’s the question of our time. Will we be smart enough to fix those two big issues and the overpopulation and overconsumption?

How do the zoos and sanctuaries you’ve visited compare? I worked mostly at zoos that are accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. All of these have super high standards. All of them contribute to the capture breeding efforts to critically endangered species. Their enclosures are built so that the animals are thriving in their natural enclosures. And they contribute to anti-poaching efforts based on habitat restoration.

Do you have a distinct memory with one of the animals that you’ve photographed? On my website there’s a video of chimps. Try photographing chimps on white paper. This was early on, one of the dumbest things I’ve done but is funny looking back on it now. The sheets didn’t even last 10 seconds; the chimps were just shredding the whole thing. We call it the chimp incident. You don’t want to try and use white, seamless paper with chimps. It’s a fool’s errand. This exhibit made possible by the Harbers Family Foundation and Renee Harbers and Chris Liddell. Visit www. southamptonartscenter.org or www. joelsartore.com to learn more.

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IndyLit Rinse off the sand, grab a cocktail, and get some culture! The Independent invites you to join us for an after-the-beach summer reading series hosted by Bridget LeRoy at the Southampton Inn.

June 22 Rachel Love Nuwer POACHED Inside the Dark World of Wildlife Trafficking Rachel Nuwer, a frequent contributor to Scientific American, The New York Times, and National Geographic, traveled the world to shine a light on this global black market. Come hear her tales from the front lines.

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When June 22, July 20, July 27. All readings begin at 5:30pm. Where The courtyard of the Southampton Inn, 91 Hill Street. RSVP Free but space is limited. Please RSVP to events@indyeastend.com.

July 20 Jeff Gordinier HUNGRY Eating, Road-Tripping & Risking It All With the Greatest Chef in the World A must for foodies: Former Times critic and current Esquire food and drinks editor Jeff Gordinier will give us a taste of his rollicking four- year culinary safari with Danish chef RenĂŠ Redzepi, whose restaurant, Noma, has been called the best on earth.

July 27 Taffy Brodesser-Akner FLEISHMAN IS IN TROUBLE (A Novel) You may know her as the New York Times Magazine staff writer behind the super-viral profile of Goop guru Gwyneth Paltrow (and countless other cultural icons), but Taffy Brodesser-Aknerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new novel is earning raves from the literati. Settle in for a drink and a shot of good old tri-state-style neurosis.

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Jazz For Jennings Fifth annual event benefits children’s programs By Nicole Teitler nicole@indyeastend.com

The Bridgehampton Child Care & Recreational Center will host its annual Jazz For Jennings benefit on Sunday, June 23, from 12:30 to 4 PM at the Watermill Center. Now in its fifth year, Jazz For Jennings is named after the late news anchor, Peter Jennings, who passed away in August 2005 of lung cancer. Jennings was the sole anchor of “ABC World News Tonight” for over 20 years and dedicated himself to the community and the Bridgehampton organization, hosting an annual Jazz at Jennings event. This year's event will offer an afternoon of food, wine, and jazz by Evan Sherman & Friends featuring Ku-umba Frank Lacy. Evan Sherman, drummer and bandleader, has toured the world with bands that include New York City’s

rising stars and a rotation of guests. Formed in 2014, Evan Sherman Big Band has performed at the Rainbow Room in Rockefeller Center, The Appel Room, Bowery Electric, The Django, and others. The band has featured notable legends such as Cyrus Chestnut, Johnny O’Neal, and Roy Hargrove. Today, alongside featured trombonist/ vocalist Frank Lacy, musicians include Patrick Bartley Jr., Andrew Latona, Julius Rodriquez, and Daniel Winshall. The Center provides programs for children in the community. During the school year, there are countless afterschool and weekend activities, ranging from SAT prep to a Scrabble team. During the months of July and August, BCCRC provides a low-cost summer camp with sporting activities, gardening, even a HOPE Learning Program.

Evan Sherman & Friends. Independent/Daniel Gonzalez

In May, the organization celebrated 65 years as a community hub. In honor of such a milestone, the original farmhouse donated in the 1950s will retire as new ground breaks in 2020 on the six-acre farm. The new building is set to include new classrooms, office space, a library, and computer lab. “Back in 2015, when we first decided to re-imagine what had been Jazz at Jennings, we thought Jazz for Jennings would be a one-off to help the Center. We never imagined that the event’s success would become so important to the growth and sustainability of programming for the Center.

It started with a new playground, then a refurbished basketball court. We were able to finish a basement storage area and create a studio for dance classes, presentations, and art classes for our afterschool and summer program,” said Deb Sanzo McEneaney, the Center’s head of marketing and development. For the summer program, the organization aims to purchase 25 Chrome Books as well as offer scholarships to children in need. Proceeds will support the center’s educational, recreational, and enrichment programs. Tickets are available at www.bhccrc.org.

able doing, while also being a fun way to spotlight many places people would not expect to see topless women — or the mascot heads.” A launch party will be held at

Georges Lighthouse Café on Saturday, June 22, from 5 to 10 PM. To RSVP for the launch or pre-order the book visit www.whatsoutthere.co. For more, follow on Instagram @whatsout_there.

What’s Out There Montauk Topless women with mascot heads in art photography book By Jessica Mackin-Cipro jessica@indyeastend.com

“What’s Out There Montauk” is a new art photography book that celebrates creativity and women’s bodies. The project was created by Kristen Walles and includes photography by Audrey Amelie Rudolf and Grant Monahan. “I’ve been working on this project for about five years,” said Walles. “We went around town to local bars and restaurants as well as used the beautiful scenery Montauk has to offer and shot topless women with giant mascot heads on.” The limited-edition coffee table book, printed by Hatteras Printing, re-

tails for $98 and is now available for pre-order. The photos place women everywhere in Montauk, including The Surf Lodge, the Montauk Lighthouse, and The Dock. “There are body types of all shapes and sizes and we wanted to find a way to celebrate not only the community of Montauk but also celebrate and embrace our bodies that were given to us and have fun while doing it,” Walles continued. “There is something special about hiding your identity, and allowing the girls to do something that they otherwise might not feel comfort-

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The Brink Of Extinction Rachel Nuwer next up in IndyLit series with ‘Poached’ By Nicole Teitler nicole@indyeastend.com Award-winning journalist and author Rachel Love Nuwer dives deep into the underbelly of the illegal wildlife trade in her new book “Poached: Inside the Dark World of Wildlife Trafficking.” She visited 12 countries, including the United States, to explore the depths of the multi-billion-dollar contraband industry responsible for pushing many species to the brink of extinction. She will share her adventures at the Southampton Inn on Saturday, June 22, at 5:30 PM to continue The Independent’s free IndyLit series. Within her book, animal trade dealers in Vietnam are compared to the drug dealers in New York City, common and commonly disregarded. Nuwer said she was in a restaurant and a man put a rhino horn on a table while patrons and servers casually walked around. “It just shows how little threat criminals actually face getting caught and prosecuted for their crimes,” said Nuwer. Vietnam leads the illegal rhino horn trade. China is known for its elephant poaching for ivory. Unlike drugs or human trafficking, wildlife trade is shrugged off, so criminals aren’t concerned. As society grows more aware of the elephant, rhino, and tiger trade crisis, very few are knowledgeable how expansive the problem is. Poachers target hundreds of lesser-known species, such as pangolins. Wildlife trafficking also happens in our own backyard, as

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Continued From Page B1. poet William Wordsworth meant by it: Sublime./That blessed mood/In Which the burden of the mystery,/In which the heavy and weary weight/Of all this unintelligible world/Is lightened.” Is there one song that still “gets” her every time, no matter how often she performs it? “Perhaps the song that always gets me is ‘Send In The Clowns.’ It’s seemingly simple but it’s not. It’s full of hairpin turns. It is from a musical where an actress chose success and found it to not be successful,” she said. And therein lies her love of the songwriter. “Everything with Sondheim has two sides; everything is a living, breathing contradiction. Sondheim

the U.S. remains a huge consumer of exotic pets from parrots to small animals. “These pets are sold legally; this isn’t usually a black-market thing. Through whatever means, either by corruption or incompetence, they are given a legal pass by getting official paperwork in those countries of origin saying they were bred in captivity, therein making them legal. When those animals show up here, U.S. border, U.S. Fish and Wildlife agents, even if they are pretty sure they came from the wild, have to let them in, because of the paperwork from that country. And they can’t say that country is wrong,” said Nuwer. For her book, Nuwer tried to include as many perspectives as she could. From the hunter, to the officials setting rules and not enforcing them, to the trained scientists aiming to educate the public for future generations. With an original deadline of only a year, in hindsight, Nuwer wishes she could have included a chapter on wildlife in the communities, about those living around the parks and how the animals play a natural role in their protection or destruction. The indigenous people need to kill these animals for food and poaching is taking away their survival. “It’s by no means a perfect project, but I think it gives a very good snapshot, an overview of the main forces of play in terms of people carrying out

illegal wildlife trade and the causes of demand that fuel it. And the people who are trying to stop it,” she said. Some of Nuwer’s recommendations for organizations making a difference are Japan Tiger and Elephant Fund, the only group working to conserve the Iriomote wildcat; African Parks, which takes over management of national parks from African govern-

ments; Traffic, which investigates wildlife trade globally and produces important data; and Wildlife Direct, which provides conservation education and legal reform of wildlife laws and prosecutions in Kenya. IndyLit is free and open to the public, but space is limited. Reservations can be made through events@ indyeastend.com.

is fully alive with puzzles and self-consciousness and doubleness. Every word counts; you have to think your way through every line. A singer can’t just ladle it out like syrup.” Errico also loves the subliminal message doled out repeatedly by Sondheim: “There are moments when we all feel we are struggling up stream. Sondheim says, ‘Move on.’ Which way do we go? What do we follow? Our passions or our responsibilities? For me, Sondheim’s answer is, It’s always both at once. You’ll always be in two places at once.” And therein lies the joy, she says. “My Sondheim concert is a little bit like a funny philosophy class set to gorgeous melodies with the most exquisite lyrics imaginable. We laugh a lot, because Sondheim asks all the most

deeply personal questions and leaves you with only more problems and questions, but maybe it’s the best way to end up — aware that life is all about living in contradiction.” And Errico is a Long Island native. “I grew up in Manhasset, which is an old Indian name for exit 36,” she said. “I have also come out east most summers since 1996, when I fell in love with my husband in Sag Harbor, while working at Bay Street.” Errico is married to ESPN’s Patrick McEnroe and the couple have three children. “That summer was magical. We went running (he was still a pro tennis player) and ate fresh corn, and slept well. We were both athletes of a kind, so we were never wild like other 20-somethings. Our idea of being wild was getting up early and making egg

white omelets,” she said with a laugh. “Now, with three kids, our idea of excitement is a good night’s sleep.” And of Guild Hall? “It’s always a joy to sing at Guild Hall. I must have been 22 when I first sang there. I’m honored anytime I can sing for people and give them a joyful and musical summer night. I always have so much fun singing there, and have grown up singing there sometimes every summer.” Errico shared a treasured backstage Guild Hall memory: “I once shared a dressing room for two nights with Kitty Carlisle, and another time, Lauren Bacall sat with me and said ‘Honey, you are a star . . . what you need is a scandal.’” The June 30 show begins at 7 PM and tickets can be purchased online at www.guildhall.org.

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48 Hours In Los Angeles Standing up for silly girls everywhere jessica@indyeastend.com @hamptondaze My husband Joe and I headed to West Hollywood for a quick 48 hours last week before flying back to New York after a family gathering. We stayed at The Standard Hollywood. When I booked I didn’t realize that we checked in the same day as the LA Pride parade, which made it all the more fun at our pool. The restaurant at The Standard is Croft Alley, opened by Chef Phuong Tran and Michael Della Femina, and it’s really fantastic. So good, we ate one dinner and two breakfasts during our quick trip. I definitely recommend açaí bowls by the pool in the morning. Also, the avocado toast was delish. I love an LA menu, so many antioxidants, which happens to be my favorite food group! I also loved seeing the neon sculpture “Champ” by Zoë Buckman, which debuted in February at The Standard. The large-scale outdoor sculpture rotates on the strip for a year and it represents female empowerment (Google it. It’s fantastic!). I was able to write about and hear the artist talk at this year’s Guild Hall Visionaries Luncheon at Riverpark in Manhattan. At a dinner, one of the waiters was in a mood, which I thought was pretty comical. He made a noise I’d best describe as a snicker every time I said something I imagine he thought was silly. The mockable topics of discussion: 1. National Rosé Day, and 2. Astrology. I figured with these conversation points I should fit in great in LA, but I guess not. Unfortunately for me, Joe laughed with the sassy waiter and I was outnumbered. Might I remind him that I’m an award-winning journalist (said in Bridget Jones's voice) and maybe I’d like to talk rosé, astrology, the Kardashians, or any other subject he might deem silly while I’m on vacation from editing countless articles on art and culture. I will stand up for silly girls everywhere who want to read their horoscope over a glass of rosé, eating Skinny Pop, watching “Vanderpump Rules,” all while flipping through People magazine. That doesn’t mean those same girls aren’t book club members, watching documentary films, fighting for equal rights (and pay), while spending afternoons at The

Met. (Find yourself a girl who can do both). I also won’t go to The Standard Hollywood without comparing myself to fellow New York columnist Carrie Bradshaw visiting LA. It’s the same hotel, with the same glass display case — called The Box — behind the check-in desk that contains a live person doing some sort of art. Instead of being told I can’t smoke, I’m told I can’t take photos. My answer to that: “I have an addiction, sir!” Speaking of astrology and the Kardashians, the strangest thing happened. While walking through the Jet Blue terminal I swear I walked right by Lamar Odom (yes, the Jet Blue terminal. And from one tall person to a giant: I do hope you got the extra legroom). Later in the trip, after a shopping spree at Fred Segal while channeling my inner Donna Martin (who is by far the best character on “Beverly Hills 90210”) I swear we walked right by Kris Humphries on Sunset Boulevard. What is the cosmic coincidence that my only two celebrity sightings during our trip to LA are basketball players plagued by the so-called Kardashian curse? (Both seem to be doing just fine, in case you’re wondering). Also, by “shopping spree” at Fred Segal, I mean lipstick and a card game. While we were in town, we also had a really great meal at Rosaline, a Peruvian restaurant with dishes as gorgeous as the decor. We had lunch at Obicà, which is also located in New York (and around the world). We split the bufala dop e pomodoro pizza and opted for the stracciatella cheese upgrade (we fancy!) and it was the perfect nosh. Joe and I also enjoyed time by The Standard’s signature blue pool, because that’s what vacation is about: sipping watermelon carrot juice on a lounge chair (I’m SO LA).

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Springs and opens Friday, June 21, with a reception from 5 to 8 PM. There will be a live model on Saturday, June 22, from 2 to 4 PM. Artists include Mary Antczak, Linda Capello, Ellen Dooley, Setha Low, Louise Peabody, Camille Perrottet, Gabriele Raacke, Doug Reina, Alison Seiffer, Frank Sofo, Peter Solow, and Victor Vaccaro. The show runs through Sunday, June 23.

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The Ellen Hermanson Foundation presents a Summer Solstice Kick Off party at Keyes Art in Sag Harbor on Friday, June 21, from 6 to 8 PM. Meet artists Bill Claps, Nathan Joseph, Liz Barber Leventhal, John MacWhinnie, Mary Jo McConnell, and Tammy Smith.

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LongHouse Reserve On Saturday, June 22, LongHouse Reserve will debut two new installations: Lawrence Weiner’s “Out Of Sight,” a participatory hopscotch-inspired artwork that aims to inspire and engage through positive visualization, and Stephen Talasnik’s “Echo,” an ephemeral site-specific waterborne installation.

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Bodies Of Work “Bodies of Work” is an exhibit of work by East End artists fascinated by the figure. Works will be shown in various media and represented through both abstracted and realistic forms. The show is on display at Ashawagh Hall in

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Camp SoulGrow The fifth Annual Camp SoulGrow Benefit will be held at The Palm in East Hampton on Thursday, June 20, from 6 to 8 PM. There will be open bar, a complimentary menu by The Palm, and a silent auction. Tickets are $60 in advance and $70 at the door. Camp SoulGrow is a donation-operated enrichment workshop camp for kids. For more information, visit www.campsoulgrow.org.

Andromeda’s Sisters Immerse yourself in the wild and indomitable female spirit with the third annual Andromeda’s Sisters gala to benefit the dance theater company The Neo-Political Cowgirls. On Sunday, June 23, from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM there is a deep dive creative workshop

Keyes Gallery at The American Hotel in Sag Harbor presents “Boyz Keep Swinging,” curated by Maynard Monrow. An opening reception will be held on Saturday, June 22, from 6 to 8 PM. With its title taken from David Bowie’s “Boys Keep Swinging,” the exhibition plays out in carefree spirit, emulating summer queer culture in The Hamptons. The exhibition features work by Ricci Albenda, Keith Boadwee, Andrew Brischler, Ian L C. Swordy, Scott Covert, Scott Ewalt, Graham Gillmore, Brian Kenny, Loren Kramar, McDermott & McGough, Ryan McNamara, Sean Mellyn, Maynard Monrow, David Mramor, Joe Mama-Nitzberg, Jack Pierson, William Rand, Rene Ricard, year’s remarks will be provided by Tony Repinski. He is a former Navy SEAL who served our nation for over a decade, earning multiple honors for heroism while conducting hundreds of combat operations.

Wings Over Haiti for women led by StateraArts Director Sarah Greenman. A light brunch will be included. Tickets are $50. Visit www.npcowgirls.org.

Navy SEAL Foundation Navy Beach in Montauk is honoring its 10th anniversary in business with the seventh annual Navy SEAL Foundation Fundraiser, continuing the restaurant’s support by raising awareness and funds for the foundation. The Navy SEAL Foundation provides immediate and ongoing support and assistance to the Naval Special Warfare community and its families. On Saturday, June 22, from 3 to 5 PM, Navy Beach will host a cocktail party to benefit the foundation. This

“Wings Over Haiti” is holding a fundraiser to build a school for 400 Haitian kids, with its third Annual “Hamptons Artists for Haiti Benefit” on Saturday, June 22, at East Hampton Airport in Wainscott, from 5:30 to 8:30 PM. There will be live music, dancing, cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, silent art auction, and raffle prizes. Tickets are $125 and are available at www.wingsoverhaiti. net or at the door.

Holiday House Hamptons Holiday House Hamptons will host an opening night gala on Saturday, June 22, from 6 to 9 PM. Join Holiday House founder Iris Dankner, Design Chair Kristen Farrell, Thom Filicia, Carson Kressley, and Amy Lau and more than 20 leading inte-

Sam Roeck, Dean Sameshima, Jason Wright, and Rob Wynne. The show runs through July 14.

Tale Of The Whale Southold Historical Society hosts an opening reception of the “Tale of the Whale” exhibition at Horton Point Lighthouse on Saturday, June 22, at 11:30 AM. The public is invited to explore the Whale House at the lighthouse and join for a small opening ceremony. For more info, email info@ southoldhistorical.org.

Sit Stay And Fantasy An art exhibit with Lynn Park Charveriat’s solar prints and Christopher Charveriat’s dog portraits titled “Sit Stay and Fantasy” will be held at Estia’s Little Kitchen & Gallery in Sag Harbor. An opening reception will be held on Sunday, June 23, from 4 to 6 PM. There is also a limited seating for a four-course dinner special that costs $40 per person. RSVP for dinner with artists and friends to info@tugartadvisory.com.

Mad Mix The White Room Gallery in Bridgehampton presents “Mad Mix,” an exhibit that features mixed work of 11 artists. An opening reception will be held on Saturday, June 22, from 6 to 8 PM. Artists include Seek One, Oz Van Rosen, Susan Washington, Dinesh Boaz, Stephen Bezas, Marcha Macleer, Kathy Buist, Keith Ramsdell, Alicia Gitilitz, Lynn Savarese, and Ryan Schmidt. The show runs through July 14. rior designers as they transform the 12,500-square-foot modern barnstyle estate in Water Mill. Designers will showcase cutting edge home décor and lifestyle concepts. The house will be open for viewing June 23 through August 4. All proceeds will benefit BCRF. The cost of the opening night gala is $350 and general admission is $40 and includes a show house journal. Visit www.holidayhousehamptons.com.

Hamptons Heart Ball American Heart Association’s 23rd Annual Hamptons Heart Ball will take place at the Southampton Arts Center on Saturday, June 22, starting at 6 PM. This year’s event will honor John Crean, MD, Nuclear Cardiology, East End Cardiology/NYU/Winthrop and Mark Saporita, MD, FACC, Cardiology and Internal Medicine, East End Cardiology/ NYU/Winthrop with the Distinguished Service Award. Toby and Larry Milstein will receive the Humanitarians With Heart Award. Tickets are $600. Visit www.hamptonsheartball.heart.org.

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East End Taste’s Vanessa Gordon spotlights her five restaurants to know this summer. From steak to seafood, there’s something for everyone. Her picks include TBar, The Garden at Water Mill, and more.

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Fashion designer and Sag Harbor resident Nicole Miller has launched a rosé — a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc. I write about it in an article on the upcoming pages. You can find Miller’s rosé throughout Sag Harbor.

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Looking for a recipe to wow your summer guests? Venture no further than Chef Joe Cipro’s beet carpaccio or Felidia’s tomato and bread salad by Executive Chef Fortunato Nicotra. We also have this week’s Guest Worthy Recipe selected by Zachary Weiss: Chef Giuliano Matarese’s citrus glazed shrimp. Hungry yet? Enjoy our 2019 Dining Guide as we celebrate Everything East End.

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the world that could happen . . . There’s no place like America.” Bastianich started working part-time when she was 14. She briefly worked at the Astoria bakery owned by Christopher Walken’s father. After graduating from high school, she worked at a pizzeria on the Upper West Side. Family is most important to Bastianich. Her two passions are family and food. And many of her businesses are shared with her children, Tanya and Joe. “For us Italians, family is first and foremost. Food is the second,” she said. “We have four generations at the table. There’s nothing better than that for me.” “When you know that you have the security of the family, when you know that the table is always there and there’s always a chair for you, you can go out and face the world with more strength,” she continued. To join Bastianich at the Hamptons Happening, visit www.waxmancancer.org for tickets, which start at $425 or $200 for young professionals. Felidia’s Executive Chef Fortunato Nicotra will be preparing dishes at the event. “It gives me a big sense of accomplishment,” Bastianich said about being honored. “It makes me feel so good that I can finally give back.” To learn more about Bastianich, visit www.lidiasitaly.com.

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FELIDIA’S TOMATO AND BREAD SALAD TIP: PAIR PANZANELLA WITH FISH OR MEAT By Fortunato Nicotra, Executive Chef, Felidia I like cucumber in my panzanella and prefer to vary the cheese; sometimes I use thin slices of Grana Padano or ricotta salata; other times, I prefer fresh mozzarella or a spoonful of burrata. When heirloom tomatoes are available, I must use those. Panzanella is great by itself or with a piece of grilled fish or meat. Serves 6 8 oz two-day-old country-style bread, crusts removed, cut into half-inch cubes (about eight c) 2 lbs ripe tomatoes, preferably a mix of heirloom, cored, seeded, and cut into chunks (about 4 c) 1 c chopped red onion 1/2 c extra virgin olive oil 1/4 c red wine vinegar Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1/2 lb fresh basil leaves, coarsely shredded 1 (three-ounce piece) ricotta salata (or one small ball fresh mozzarella or burrata) Toss the bread, tomatoes, and onion in a large bowl until well mixed. Drizzle the olive oil and vinegar over the salad, and toss to mix thoroughly. Season with a half-teaspoon salt and several grinds of black pepper. Let sit until the dressing moistens the bread, about 15 to 30 minutes, depending on how dry the bread was. If the bread isn’t soaked after 30 minutes, you can drizzle with a few tablespoons of water and toss again. When ready to serve, sprinkle with the basil and shave the ricotta salata over the salad with a vegetable peeler. Season again with salt and pepper, toss gently, and serve. A spring of basil placed in the center of the bowl makes for a great presentation. To learn more visit www.felidia-nyc.com.

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Carissa’s Offers Sit-Down Service While Duryea’s presents take-out baskets

By Beth Landman

arissa Waechter made her mark at a small bakery tucked behind East Hampton’s Newtown Lane, but in July she is expanding to a second, 3500-square-foot location at 221 Pantigo Road, the space that formerly housed Turtle Crossing and briefly, Momi Ramen. The new Carissa’s will still turn out favorites like raspberry-rosewater croissants, polenta cakes, sweet potato brioche and the most awe-inspiring, Instagram-worthy peachraspberry meringue pie with peaks adorned by rose gold shavings, edible flower petals, and white chocolate pearls with organic shimmering dust, but there will also be a restaurant component that doesn’t exist in the original space. Helmed by chef Molly Levine, who trained at the legendary Chez Panisse in Berkeley, CA, it will begin by serving soups, sandwiches, salads, coffee, and home-made gelato, but by early August, will offer a full menu that changes daily, along with wine and cocktails. “The location came about serendipitously,’’ explained Waechter. “When we opened Carissa’s the Bakery in 2017, we didn’t expect the amount of volume needed to keep up with the demand for our breads and pastries. It took us a year to search for a nearby production facility and when this previous restaurant became available, we decided it would make sense to offer sit-down service.” Gurney’s Montauk Resort and Spa (290 Old Montauk Hwy, Montauk) will begin Sunday barbecues on June 30, and Thursday lobster bakes beginning June 27. Among the offerings at the seafood spread ($120): a spring harvest salad of sweet peas, favas, radishes, and snap peas in a lemon vinaigrette; clams and mussels in smoked uni butter with chorizo and herbs; steamed lobster; corn on the cob; Yukon potatoes; apple-rhubarb pie; and a donut station. The meaty feasts ($120) offer Korean BBQ short ribs, smoked wagyu brisket, St. Louis pork ribs, lamb porchetta, and wood fried chicken, along with smoked beans and pastrami bacon, North Country rice, pickles, potato salad, and five-cheese mac ‘n cheese. Don’t worry, you will be right on the sand and can run it off on the beach later in the day. If you head over to über-popular Duryea’s Lobster Deck (65 Tuthill Rd, Montauk), which doesn’t take reservations, odds are you’re in for a very long wait, if you get seated at all. So as not to make the trip a waste, the restaurant has introduced a range of take-out baskets that can be enjoyed at picnic tables set up across the street, or taken to a boat or beach. “We were turning away a lot of people and that doesn’t feel good, so now they will be able to experience Duryea’s a little differently,’’ said general manager Steven Jauffrineau. There are four different options, including a $225 combo of a cheese plate, 2.5-oz burrata, charcuterie, crudités, baguette, crisp bread or crackers, olives, small honey, small mustard, pickles, and nuts; and a $250 basket for two containing snow crab cocktail, shrimp cocktail, a twopound cold steamed lobster, smoked salmon, baguette, coleslaw, crudités, and sauces. Both include water and a choice of beer, Wölffer cider, or fresh pressed juice. Caviar can be added for $125, and a blanket for $17. If you are in the area and get hungry in the morning, The Clam Bar at Napeague (2025 Montauk Hwy, Amagansett), famous for its lobster rolls and raw mollusks, has just started serving breakfast for the first time. Among the offerings: lobster Benedict made with garlic naan, avocado toast (you can add a poached egg or lobster), acai bowls, pancakes, eggs, and a gravlax platter. There will also be fresh juices, coffee, cocktails and, if you insist, lobster rolls.

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A PACKED WEDNESDAY IN AMAGANSETT By Nicole Teitler

nicole@indyeastend.com Restaurants mid-week can be a bit slow, but on a Wednesday at 6:30 PM, Zakura in Amagansett had a full dining room. Couples and families of all ages dined in, sat at the sushi bar, and ordered take-out at the Japanese restaurant. Owner Elaine Law greeted our group, which included work colleague Joanna and her 10-year-old daughter, Claire. It was enjoyable to watch Claire’s reactions to the goings-on in the restaurant as she ate her edamame and gyoza. A nice little touch was when the restaurant made her those kid-friendly chopsticks with the paper and rubber band. As Claire slowly nibbled on her dishes, Joanna and I prepared for an unknown feast. For starters, it was a butter garlic edamame that had a small pool of sauce on the bottom of the bowl for dipping. It was sweet and savory with a chili taste, and a great way to switch up the ordinary order. Alongside it was a Signature Sam salad with tuna, kani, avocado, cucumber, and seaweed salad mix with spicy mayo. The mayo dressing was on the heavier side, making it a great dish to split between two, or even three, people. As Joanna and I chatted, a man sat across from us reading The Independent. I commented, “We’re happy to see you pick up an issue. We’re big fans.” To which he responded, “Me too. I drew this piece,” pointing to the lobster portrait which used as a backdrop at the Water Views Festival. It took only moments to realize that it was renowned artist and Amagansett resident, John Alexander, the man who created the signature waving flag of the newspaper. A few laughs were had as we discussed the summer to come and thanked him for his flag, a symbol for our paper across the East End. It felt rather serendipitous, so we shared our appetizers. New on the Zakura menu is Tuna Nachos, and it’s exactly what it sounds like — tuna, seaweed, avocado, and spicy mayo on a fried wonton shell. For a little a la carte sushi/sashimi, we had a wagyu beef nigroni with sliced apple in between. This was a menu highlight, with very tender meat and an inventive twist with the apple slices. Finally, the big dish of a Signature Alex roll, with shrimp tempura topped with spicy tuna, scallion, and tobiko. Alongside, it was pieces of a la carte sushi/sashimi, a nice, colorful touch. Concluding the meal were two dessert dishes of fried vanilla ice cream and a tiramisu. The ice cream was unique, and the tiramisu delightful. It was served in a martini glass with cocoa powdering on top and a very crunchy espresso cookie-like filling on the inside, and worth devouring every bite. Visit Zakura Japanese Restaurant and Sushi Bar on 40 Montauk Highway in Amagansett or call 631-267-7600. For a full menu, go to www.zakurasushi.com.

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John Scott’s Scott’s

Casual Outdoor Dining On The Bay 540 Dune Rd., Westhampton Beach 288-5810

All Dinner Specials Are Cash Only

APPETIZERS MOZZARELLA STICKS Beer-battered served with marinara. CHICKEN TENDERS Served with honey mustard. BUFFALO TENDERS Served with Celery & Blue Cheese. CAPRESE SKEWERS Served with Grape Tomatoes, Fresh Mozzarella, & Basil with a Balsamic Drizzle. BOWL OF SHRIMP You peel’em baker’s dozen. BUCKET OF STEAMERS Freshly steamed in our house broth. Served with drawn butter. STUFFED QUAHOG Pronounced “ko-hog”-our version of Cape Cod baked clam. AVACADO TOAST Ciabatta, Feta, Cilantro

MEDITERRANEAN HUMMUS Served with Feta-spiked Hummus & Olives, with celery, carrots & pita chips OLD BAY EDAMAME Steamed & Sweasoned. CAJUN CALAMARI Lightly fried and spicy, served with marinara. MUSSELS FRA DIAVLO Steamed in our spicy marinara. FIRECRACKER SHRIMP With Thai-Chili Glaze BASKET OF FRIES With Old Bay Seasoning SURF SHACK’S FAMOUS WINGS Small or Large BASKET OF FRIES CAPRESE SKEWERS Grape Tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, balsamic glaze

SALADS HOUSE Mixed greens with tomato, Bermuda onion CAESAR Topped with herbed-garlic croutons, and olives. w/chicken or shrimp. WASABI GRILLED SHRIMP Grilled shrimp over field greens, topped ICEBERG WEDGE Served w/crumbled bleu, smoked bacon, house with our wasabi dressing. dressing & chopped tomatoes. BAYSIDE BLEU With crumbled bleu cheese WATERMELON & FETA With organic field greens, red onion and our and house dressing. With Chicken lemon vinaigerette. SURF SHACK Grilled chicken, mixed greens, tomato, onions, walnuts, craisins & crumbled bleu.

KIDS MENU

CHOWDERS

DESSERTS

(kids under 12) *Hamburger * Fingers * Hot Dogs * Grilled Cheese * all served with fries.

New England Manhattan L.I. Chowder

Rice Krispie Treat Pie Mud Pie Tuxedo Ice Cream Pie

PLATTERS

“SURF SHACK LOBSTER BAKE” Lobster, steamers, shrimp, mussels, corn & potato. STUFFED LOBSTER A fresh Maine lobster, stuffed with our crabmeat CAJUN CATFISH Dipped in our Cajun spices & served with rice and stuffing & baked to perfection. South Fork corn salad. WHOLE LOBSTER Broiled or steamed. FISH & CHIPS Beer battered, served with fries, malt vinegar COCONUT SHRIMP A Shack favorite, battered and coconut dipped. & our key lime tartar sauce. Served with Thai Chili Marmalade. CAJUN STEAK FRITES Sirloin, dipped in Cajun spices, with shoe-string GARLIC-LIME SHRIMP perfectly seasoned, grilled & served atop a bed fries & Cajun Aioli. of rice with a light citrus sauce. & our key lime tartar sauce. CRAB CAKES Hand made. TIJUANA CHICKEN Grilled breast, marinated in Cuervo tequila & citServed with rice, corn salad & Cajun remoulade. rus juice. Served with rice & corn salad.

TACOS + SANDWICHES (all served with fries or corn salsa) LOBSTER ROLL A summer classic, served on a toasted bun. BAR-B-Q BURGER Basted w/bbq sauce, cheddar cheese & Cajun onion BAJA FISH TACO Coconut beer-battered, pico de gallo, house slaw, strings. taquila-lime aioli BLACK BEAN BURGER With lettuce, tomato, red onion, remoulade. BUFFALO CHICKEN Lettuce, tomato, onion, vleu cheese dressing CAJUN CHICKEN WRAP With chopped lettuce, onion and tomato, with PULLED PORK Chipolte slaw, onions, field greens ranch dressing. BLACKENED SHRIMP House slaw, field greens, pico de gallo, smoked CHICKEN CAESAR WRAP Grilled breast with romaine, parmesan and garlic-lime sauce our house Caesar dressing. *HAMBURGER With lettuce & tomato. QUINOA BURGER Vegetarian, lettuce, remoulade *CHEESEBURGER American, Cheddar, Mozzarella or Bleu. POPCORN SHRIMP WRAP Tossed in wing sauce with greens, onion, tomato and bleu cheese dressing.

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ive Restaurants

To Know This

Summer Season FROM STEAK TO SEAFOOD By Vanessa Gordon The food scene across the Hamptons has gotten quite serious this season. My five restaurants to know this summer are ones you should be moving to the top of your to-visit list.

BLU MAR Located in the Village of Southampton and situated within the new hotel Harpoon House, Blu Mar is open for dinner and weekend brunch with a focus on Mediterranean and American seafood. Each menu features mezzes, a raw bar, pastas and grains, and fresh, simply-grilled seafood. Dinner includes caviar service to start, in addition to shareable plates including Whole Roasted Cauliflower with za’atar and harissa yogurt sauce, and a selection of crudos including Live

Diver Sea Scallop with black truffle salt. Don’t skip on their pasta plates! Blu Mar’s pastas are made in-house and cooked to order including the Trofie Alla Genovese with pesto, green beans, and potatoes.

BROOKLYN CHOP HOUSE Open at the Capri Hotel in Southampton, Brooklyn Chop House offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a focus on Pat LaFrieda steaks alongside Asian fare like Peking duck. Poolside lunch and brunch options will be available as well. Some of my favorites include unique dumpling selections, including cheeseburgerinspired dumplings, Reuben-inspired dumplings, and a supermoist red velvet cake. Seating outside makes it perfect for young families to stay a while and enjoy the warm summer air and total privacy.

COCHE COMEDOR It is no wonder that this restaurant is always packed every time I drive through Amagansett. The menu features regional Mexican cuisine inspired by local products. Menu items are sourced locally and a wood-burning grill and rotisserie produce roasted chickens,

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meats, and seafood, all paired with house-made tortillas. The menu features a raw bar, tableside guacamole, moles, and wood-grilled meats. A lively bar offers a large selection of tequilas and mezcals with an emphasis on margaritas. It’s open Wednesday through Sunday, and brunch is served on the weekends.

THE GARDEN AT WATER MILL Another perfect destination to bring the whole family or a group of friends for a leisurely afternoon meal, the menu at The Garden features American summer fare. To start, a selection of shareable snacks and summer crudos, like Salmon with pear, truffle oil, and sea salt; Day Boat Scallops with pickled wasabi stems; and Octopus with yuzu kosho and crispy chickpea Groups can enjoy barbecue platters by Stuey’s of Locust Valley, like smoked pulled pork and brisket, or opt for the family-style lobster bake for larger groups of up to 12. For dessert, a selection of pastries, including a daily fruit cobbler, pop tarts, cinnamon buns, and assorted seasonal cookies are available. Currently open every day.

THE GARDEN AT WATER MILL

TBAR I am already a fan of TBar Steak’s Upper East Side location, and was thrilled to hear the restaurant was opening a location in Southampton opposite the railroad station for the season. New dishes served up by chefs Ben Zwicker and Segundo Pelaez includes Surf N’ Turf Lobster Roll, Tuna Burger, Whole Lobster, and Pulpo Thin Crust Pizza, in addition to new lighter seafood and sushi items. Classic dishes on the menu synonymous with its NYC location include signatures from its famous TBar-Steak Bar offering juicy cuts of Black Angus Steak, Aged NY Strip, Prime Aged Rib, and Porterhouse, as well as from its Burger Bar, with Prime Aged Angus, Amish Turkey Burger, and Lamb Burger. Look out for some upcoming giveaways on East End Taste’s Instagram page @eastendtaste, and you may just see some fantastic prizes throughout the season.

BROOKLYN CHOP HOUSE

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GREENPORT

NOW OPEN!

The newly renovated Claudio’s Restaurants in Greenport. Join us this summer at the revitalized waterside hotspot for gorgeous views across any one of our three iconic venues offering delicious food, fresh cocktails and great service.

CLAUDIO’S WATERFRONT

CRABBY JERRY’S

111 Main St. Greenport, NY 11944 www.claudios.com • @claudiosgreenport • 631.477.0627 Visit our website & facebook for upcoming events, menus and more info.

Live music, events, family-friendly games, prime dock space and more all summer long!

Nicole Miller Launches Rosé

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By Jessica Mackin-Cipro

A BLEND OF MERLOT, CABERNET SAUVIGNON, AND CABERNET FRANC

Fashion designer and Sag Harbor resident Nicole Miller has launched her own rosé, just in time for summer on the East End. “Being half French, wine was something I grew up with,” said Miller. “We always got a little sip at dinner. I really acquired my taste for wine during my school year in Paris. Summer trips to St. Tropez and later St. Barts got me loving rosé. I also love to cook — especially in the summertime — and I always make sure to serve rosé.” The wine is created at Château Auguste. It’s a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc grapes. “It’s vinified By Damien Laudoun, the famous French winemaker of Château Gaby. But, more than anything, rosé is about relaxation rather than competition. This rosé is elegant and perfectly balanced with aromas of fresh raspberries and strawberries. It is dry and aromatic, luscious but light,” said Miller. “What is unique about my rosé is that it’s made in Bordeaux

while most are made in Provence,” she continued. “As a Francophile and wine-lover, I fell in love with the area years ago. I was impressed to learn how the great Châteaux from Bordeaux were able to produce such incredible rosés. I’ve traveled around Provence as well and visited many vineyards and I found this rosé far superior.” Miller will serve as the fashion honoree at this summer’s Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation’s Hamptons Happening event on Saturday, July 13, in Bridgehampton. She has also launched a line of sunglasses, available at Optyx in East Hampton. The rosé retails for $19.99 and you can pick up a bottle at Independent/Courtesy Calissa Cavaniola’s Market. It’s also available at restaurants like Dopo La Spiaggia and Baron’s Cove in Sag Harbor.

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WEEKLY SPECIALS 29.00

36.00 BOUILLABAISSE MONDAY ALL-U-CAN EAT MUSSELS TUESDAY 85.00 PAELLA (for 2) WEDNESDAY

($14 upcharge for additional person, max of 3pp)

RAW BAR OYSTERS

(MIGNONETTE, HORSERADISH COCKTAIL SAUCE)

*MONTAUK PEARL *KUMAMOTO OYSTER *BEAU SOLEIL *TOPNECK CLAMS SHRIMP COCKTAIL 1.5lb LOBSTER

half-dozen 18.00

THURSDAY CHICKEN MILANESE 34.00 FRIDAY VEAL CHOP 52.00 SATURDAY GRILLED RED SNAPPER (for 2) SUNDAY LAMB COUSCOUS 36.00

96.00

STARTERS

ALL GRILLED ITEMS ARE PREPARED ON OUR WOOD-FIRE GRILL

SOUP OF THE DAY MONTAUK FLUKE CRUDO

12.00 18.00

half-dozen 28.00

ginger-orange broth, heirloom cherry tomatoes, horseradish

half-dozen 22.00

19.00

SHELLFISH

BURRATA basil pesto, heirloom tomato, black olives, cantabrian sea anchovies, fresh herbs, apple vinegar glaze

18.00

GRILLED SPANISH OCTOPUS

half-dozen 12.00

confit pork belly, grilled little gem, pickled onions & baba ganoush

half-dozen 18.00

16.00

GRILLED BABY ARTICHOKE HEARTS

15.00

P.E.I. MUSSELS A-LA-PLANCHA

23.00

*BIG-EYE TUNA TARTAR

(half/whole) 29/54

SEAFOOD TOWERS*

Montauk Pearl oysters, Topneck clams, tuna tartar*, shrimp, grilled crab cluster add LOBSTER +29.00

*HARBOR (1-2pp) 85.00 *MAIN (2-3pp) 105.00

charred onion soubise, shaved pecorino, garlic chips sea salt, crushed pepper, lemon parsley butter fire-roasted piquillo pepper, toasted sesame, house ponzu, avocado, cucumber cilantro gel, house brioche chips

ENTRÉES

ALL GRILLED ITEMS ARE PREPARED ON OUR WOOD-FIRE GRILL

THE FARM STAND ‘s GRILLED HEIRLOOM CAULIFLOWER

26.00

spicy LI grapes, toasted sesame, yogurt, white balsamic vinaigrette, EVOO (2-3pp)

SEASONAL VEGGIE PLATTER (2-3pp)

28.00

Chef’s selection of raw farm vegetables, yogurt sauce, house hummus, baba ganoush

HOUSE SALAD DU JOUR (2pp) 26.00

inspired by the local vegetable catch of the day

BIBB LETTUCE

15.00

WOOD-FIRE GRILLED LEEK

15.00

avocado, white balsamic dressing (add grilled shrimp $14, chicken $12) almond harissa mustard, fig balsamic reduction, crushed almond, EVOO

WOOD FIRED PIZZAS

29.00

GIGLI PASTA WITH COCKLES

54.00

1.5LB GRILLED LOBSTER

39.00

WHOLE GRILLED BRANZINO

36.00

MONTAUK COD FISH LOIN

35.00

GRILLED BUTTERMILK CHICKEN

39.00

*SKIRT STEAK 10oz

42.00

PAN ROASTED DUCK BREST

chorizo, L.I. squid & tomato confit, fresh herbs & grilled lemon melted butter

smoked tomato provençal, lemon olive oil light spiced tomato stew with eggplant, smoked paprika, onions, harissa, fresh herbs garlic kale, Portuguese spiced carrot purée, garlic chips and devil sauce house fries, chimichurri sauce

wood fire grilled fennel & peaches, Ras-el-hanout oil, blueberry-hibiscus reduction 130.00

*COWBOY RIBEYE 40OZ (FOR 2)

grilled vegetables, skillet mac & cheese

OUR PIZZAS ARE COOKED IN OUR WOOD-FIRE OVEN

*KHACHAPURRI

26.00

SIDES 12.00

24.00

FRENCH FRIES hand cut SKILLET MAC & CHEESE wood-fired Gouda cheese GRILLED VEGETABLES SMASHED WOOD FIRE BAKED POTATO dill sour cream ENGLISH PEAS-POLENTA cacio e pepe

egg, raclette cheese, yogurt sauce on the side

ARTISAN

Heirloom tomatoes, mozzarella, basil pesto, olive tapenade

TRUFATA

28.00

Stracciatella cheese, exotic mushrooms, arugula, pickled onions, truffle paste

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*These menu items are served raw or are cooked to your liking. Consuming raw food or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions. Before placing your order, please inform your server if a person in your party has a food allergy. Not all ingredients are listed in the menu.

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By Ty Wenzel / @thehamptonslife

Robert Sieber @robertsieber The Surf Lodge chef is back from his Mexican working sojourn and serving up a new menu at the Montauk celeb-infused destination. Follow Sieber to stay up to date on his gastronomic adventures that’s as beautiful as it is delicious.

Grindstone Coffee And Donuts

Balsam Farms

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Your cheat days never tasted so good! Seriously some of the best coffee on the East End and right on Main Street in Sag Harbor. Also serves handmade donuts, sandwiches and local ice cream. Check them out STAT.

The legendary Amagansett farm packs a visual punch with beautiful images and homage to clean eating. A must for local foodies.

Dopo La Spiaggia (East Hampton) @dopolaspiaggia Did you know that this Italian hot-spot has Michelin-starred chef Massimo Sola cooking for its it-crowd on Race Lane in East Hampton? With a fabulous Insta feed and gorgeous al fresco dining, this epicurean delight should be on your radar.

Osprey’s Dominion Vineyard

Steve Haweeli

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If you love the North Fork as much as Indy does, you know how amazing the wine and vibe is at the Peconic-based Osprey’s Dominion Vineyard! Check out the amazing feed and bask in the beautiful vibe.

Besides being the proprietor of WordHampton PR firm based in East Hampton and an artist, he’s the ultimate foodie who gives straight advice on where to go and what he likes to eat on the East End.

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Enjoy a Great Meal at the

Modern SNACK BAR Fresh Soft Shell Crabs - Roast LI Duck - Lobster Salad Sauerbraten - Roast Turkey - Fresh Flounder Local Wine & Beer - Classic Cocktails Fresh Baked Pies - Children’s Menu Great Burgers & Sandwiches 1 mile east of CR 105 on Route 25 Just minutes from L.I. Aquarium - Tanger Outlets North Fork Wine Country

628 MAIN ROAD - AQUEBOGUE

631-722-3655

Open for Lunch & Dinner - Closed Monday

Since 1950

www.ModernSnackBar.com

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open 7 days a week 631-725-7555 fax: 631-725-2239 View our menu on line at

Fresh Seafood Market and Restaurant

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on the long wharf in sag harbor overlooking the beautiful harbor

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MOST DISHES ARE SERVED FAMILY STYLE PLEASE ORDER AND PAY AT THE CASHIER WINDOW INSIDE

RAW BAR

SEAFOOD PLATTERS mignognette, cocktail sauce

Medium salinity, plump meat w/ kelp finish

*Fisherman’s Platter (1pp)

*Montauk Pearl Oysters (1/2 dz)

*Kumamoto (1/2 dz) Medium salinity *Lazy Point (1/2 dz) Full body, high salinity *Beausoleil (1/2 dz) Medium salinity *Top Neck Clams (1/2 dz) *Little Neck Clams (1/2 dz) *Shrimp Cocktail (5pc) *Jumbo Shrimp (3pc) *Snow Crab Claw (5pc) *Alaskan King Crab (1/2 lb) *Chilled Lobster (1lb)

FOR THE TABLE (because sharing is fun) Crudités Platter

Seasonal vegetables, Dijonnaise & tapenade dip

Breaded Calamari eel sauce Peel N’ Eat Shrimp Pot

STARTERS (serves one)

New England Clam Chowder Baked Cherry Stone Clams *Tuna Tartare (App/MC) Crab Cake Mussels Marinière (App/MC)

ROLLS & MORE

Duryea’s Lobster Roll 100% lobster meat Cheeseburger & Fries *Tuna Sandwich

KIDS (served w/fries) Cheeseburger Chicken Fingers Grilled Cheese Lobster Roll

Pearl oysters (4), snow crab claws (4), jumbo shrimp, (4), Little Neck clams (4)

*The Sunset Tower (2pp)

Pearl oysters (9), snow crab claws (5), jumbo shrimp (5), Little Neck clams (9), tuna tartare (4oz)

*The Lobster Tower (3pp)

Whole lobster (1lb) , Pearl oysters (12), snow crab claws (12) jumbo shrimp (8), Little Neck clams (12), tuna tartare (4oz)

*Duryea’s Royal Tower (4pp)

lobster (1lb), King Crab (1lb), Pearl oysters (12), snow crab claws (12), jumbo shrimp (8), Little Neck clams (12), tuna tartare (8oz)

SALADS (serves min. 2)

Duryea’s Lobster Cobb Salad House Salad Gem lettuce, garden vegetables, tarragon dressing

Greek Melon Salad

watermelon, honeydew, cantaloupe, cucumber, feta, mint

SHARED MAINS (serves 2) 2lb Lobster Grilled or Steamed 2lb Market Fish straight from the fishmongers

3lb Grilled Octopus olives, green romesco

Grilled Swordfish Clam Bake Roasted Chicken

arugula, cherry tomatoes, balsamic glaze

Skirt Steak

simply grilled & seasoned

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Fresh Baked Bread Basket French Fries (for 1 / family style) Jasmine Rice Corn on the Cob Market Veggies

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Independent/Courtesy Highway Restaurant & Bar

CHEF FINNEY’S DISHES BRING SOPHISTICATED SENSIBILITY TO TABLE By Hannah Selinger

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ix years ago, when I first moved to the Hamptons, The Highway Restaurant & Bar was an allday restaurant serving elevated diner food to an anemic customer base. The restaurant, occupying the lonely territory of highway that falls between the village of East Hampton and the village of Wainscott, was thought by many to be the victim of an undesirable location. In 2015, that all changed. The restaurant underwent a renovation, a concept revision, and a major chef change. Four years later, the story of The Highway is one of rebirth. General manager Julie Berger, a long-time sommelier, has curated a slim, smart wine list, with outlier picks for wine geeks, like the Corsican rosé she serves by the glass. The restaurant is intimate, with a cultivated warmth that begs that you kick off your shoes and stay a while. If the location seems inescapable, perched on the literal highway, the inside feels otherworldly by comparison. A double-sided fireplace connects the bar with the dining room, and candlelight creates an enviable ambience. And while the revised aesthetic of The Highway is impressive, it’s actually the food that has made it a sustainable contribution to the East End dining scene. Chef Justin Finney, himself an alumni of East Hampton veteran Nick & Toni’s, brings a sophisticated sensibility to the kitchen, embracing ingredients found on few menus on the South Fork. The papaya and crab salad is the ultimate example of that sensibility, a cool, refreshing, fiery, and crunchy antidote to anything involving kale (apologies, friends). Massive flakes of jumbo lump crabmeat arrive tangled with julienned green papaya, all of which bathes in a dressing of palm sugar, Fresno chili, lemongrass, and Kafir lime. On top, chopped peanuts provide the relief of fat.

It is the kind of salad that has you hunting for the final strands, long after you know, deep in your heart, that the dish is gone. The menu isn’t limited to the food of Southeast Asia, though. Handmade pastas tread an appropriate line between toothsome and doughy, and the only adequate word to describe the twirled pasta known as strozzapreti is addictive. A fresh tomato sauce calls to mind a summer afternoon. The word “fresh” may feel pat, but here it’s apt. The simple sauce is essentially crushed tomatoes — and simple is in no way pejorative. Actually, it’s sublime. I never met a ribeye I didn’t like, and Chef Finney’s is no exception. On a recent visit, my husband wanted to know how the kitchen achieved such a masterful char on this boneless piece of meat. The secret, Finney explained, lies first in a very hot grill. Meat, however, is also brushed briefly with tamari (the purest form of soy sauce), helping it to achieve a richer, darker crust. The result is a shattering crackle, tempered only by the buttery fat of the steak’s interior. It arrived on a butcher board, atop a flattened plane of kale (in this instance, it’s fine), which had received a thorough basting from the ribeye’s juices. The steak eater has the option to dip in Bordelaise, smother in beurre maître d’hôtel, or eat plain. In competing bites, I did all three. Finney doesn’t fancy himself a pastry chef, and so his pie — blueberry, that night — surprised me. The crust was flaky, the still-warm innards bleeding black and tart onto my plate. Like the best kinds of food, it was transportive, whisking me back to my grandmother’s kitchen, to a prune Danish she used to serve. Waves of nostalgia like that aren’t necessarily commonplace — and they’re not rational, either. But they remind us why food is important, why it connects us to our pasts and our futures. In this simple way, The Highway Restaurant & Bar has transcended itself, a reinvention that is as complete as it is ever-evolving.

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GUESTWORTHY RECIPE: CHEF GIULIANO MATARESE BY ZACHARY WEISS

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CITRUS GLAZED SHRIMP WHY?

Nothing says summer quite like skewered shrimp on the grill. Chef Matarese added an interesting twist of sweet marmalades, juice from an orange, and Tabasco, for that perfect spicy-sweet combo you’ll want after a dip in the pool. Serve this at your next barbecue for a next-level dish experience.

INGREDIENTS

1 lb raw large shrimp, peeled and deveined Wooden or metal skewers 1/4 c toasted pine nuts, coarsely chopped 1/4 c green scallions, thinly sliced Salt Pepper FOR THE GLAZE 2-1/2 Tbsp Bono Sicilian Lemon Organic Marmalade 2-1/2 Tbsp Bono Sicilian Orange Organic Marmalade 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard 3/4 c honey 2 Tbsp freshly squeezed orange juice 5 drops Tabasco sauce

DIRECTIONS

Lightly oil a grill or grill pan and preheat to high heat. Skewer shrimp on wooden or metal skewers and season with salt and pepper. Put them aside. Prepare the glaze by mixing in a small saucepan, on medium heat, lemon and orange marmalade, mustard, honey, orange juice and Tabasco until reduced by one third. Brush three quarters of the glaze all over shrimp and grill for about two to three minutes per side until bright pink and cooked through. Arrange on a serving plate, brush the remaining glaze on one side and sprinkle with pine nuts and scallions.

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BEET CARPACCIO WITH ARUGULA SALAD & TOASTED CORIANDER ORANGE VINAIGRETTE INGREDIENTS (SERVES 4) 8 red beets (medium size) 1 10-oz bag of baby arugula 2 oranges (juiced) Zest from 1/2 an orange 1 c walnuts 2 Tbsp coriander seed 1 c blended oil 1 tsp Dijon mustard 3 shallots 1/4 c olive oil 1/3 c all-purpose flour

DIRECTIONS

First, fill a large pot with cold water and a pinch of salt. Place the beets in the pot and boil for about an hour. While the beets are cooking, set the oven to 375 and lightly toast the walnuts for seven minutes, then set aside to cool. Slice two of the shallots into rings, dust them in the flour, and fry in a sauté pan on medium heat with the olive oil for three minutes. Set them on a paper towel to dry. For the dressing: Toast the coriander seed in the oven at 375 degrees for five minutes, then allow it to cool and use a spice or coffee grinder to grind the seeds. In a blender cup, add one shallot, mustard, ground coriander, and the juice from the oranges. While blending these ingredients, slowly add the blended oil until you have reached a thick, emulsified dressing. At the end, you can mix in some salt and pepper to taste as well as the orange zest. When the beets have finished cooking, remove them from the hot water and let them cool in the fridge for at least an hour. When the beets have cooled, peel off the skin under cold running water. Cut thin uniform slices of beet and layer them in a circular pattern. In a mixing bowl add the arugula, walnuts, and a bit of the dressing and mix together. Put a little salad in the middle of each plate lined with the beet carpaccio. Top with the crispy fried shallot rings and enjoy.

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THE LATEST CATCH: NATURALLY GOOD SUSHI

THE END OF YOUR SEARCH FOR FRESH, ORGANIC ROLLS By T. E. McMorrow

Jonathan Schacter and Andrea Mavro. Independent/T. E. McMorrow

Sushi lovers in Montauk have a pit stop destination by the beach this year: Naturally Good Sushi. Lauren Katz and Andrea Mavro have been a team since junior high school, according to Mavro’s mom, Delores Mavro, who describes herself as the “helper” at the store/restaurant at 38 South Etna Avenue. The duo took over the already popular Naturally Good in 2009 at the South Etna Avenue location. Growing the business, five years later, they moved to Montauk Main Street, and are now more popular than ever. But what to do with the original location? At first, they made it a grab-and-go extension of the main store. Then they ran it as Hoodoo’s Organic Burgers and Milkshakes. Andrea Mavro explained the genesis of Naturally Good Sushi. “It’s an idea that came out of the blue,” she said. She said that she had a group of summer staff living upstairs at her house. “Every Sunday we would go out for sushi.” She asked herself, why not go the

natural, organic route with sushi? While Katz is the visible face at Naturally Good on Main Street, Mavro is taking on that role on South Etna Avenue, alongside another team member, Jonathan Schacter. She brought in two Chinese chefs from Manhattan. “It has challenge for them working with all the organic ingredients. It is something they were not used to. We also make all the sauces here, and use local, organic vegetables, when available.” “In the selection of vegan rolls, we try to expand the options, to make things interesting for vegans and vegetarians,” added Mavro. Mavro said it was challenging to find ingredients that met its naturally good goal. For example, the Kami crab stick is a staple in most California rolls. “What we found originally had MSG and coloring in them. The day before we opened I found a Kami crab stick that was natural.” It consisted of mostly fresh fish, without the artificial filler normally found in Kami sticks, she said.

And, of course, there is the fresh fish coming from Gosman’s. “Really beautiful fluke. Scallops. Those two have been awesome,” Mavro said. Longtime customers of Naturally Good will once again be able to sit down in the hedge-enclosed dining garden, festooned with fresh growing herbs, on the eastern side of the restaurant. Some specialties include a Sweet Potato & Pink Lady Apple Roll, with avocado and vegan wasabi mayo; The End Roll, with salmon, avocado, tuna, wasabi tobiko, and wasabi mayo; and the eponymous Naturally Good Roll, with roasted red pepper, carrot, avocado, pea shoot, scallion, and orange-chili sauce, in a dehydrated coconut nori wrapper. The store also carries Montauk beer and sparkling cider from Wölffer’s Estate, and will soon be carrying sake. To learn more, visit www. naturallygoodsushi.com.

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READING OUR REGION By Joan Baum

Adventures In Abandonment Photographic booklet views history through decaying buildings What an intriguing idea — to photograph (with brief text) decayed and decaying buildings in Nassau and Suffolk counties, which Richard Panchyk does with expertise, ease, and humor in an attractive booklet called “Abandoned Long Island.” He persuades the reader that he’s found a new and important way of presenting local history, using neglected places as markers of the culture of their time. It’s a theme worth considering, as communities grapple with change and the cost of restoring and repurposing old buildings — institutions and private estates — or letting them go. Panchyk, who loves to go on abandoned-property jaunts, notes that they can prove not only adventurous but dangerous (the safest way to travel, he waggishly suggests, is to read his book), but the visits are worth it because of what they turn up — an old yellow Ajax container, a sink in the woods — “Because, why not!” Also, the people who come to hang out amid the graffiti-covered ruins and strangling vegetation, for whatever reasons. At times, Panchyk concedes, it’s hard for him to separate vandalism and art. “People like to leave their mark when they trek through debris,” he

notes, and some of it is attractive. His own marks, however, are the photos he presents here, sometimes of abandoned property found not off the beaten path but in plain sight, such as the 18th-Century Grist Mill in downtown Roslyn, active until 1916, and one of the few remaining examples of Dutch commercial architecture left in the country. Closed in 1975, and owned by Nassau County, the decaying structure awaits its fate, after 40 years of the village’s having collected money for its restoration. Other sites have fared better. Welwyn, a renovated Harold I. Prattdesigned estate, sitting on a 204-acre preserve overlooking Long Island Sound, has become the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Long Island, though ruins on the property at large remain. And Chelsea Mansion, designed by William Delano (cousin of FDR), is open for events, though the “fascinating” greenhouse complex lies in ruins. Surprisingly, Panchyk takes a relaxed and often ironic view about many of the vandalized areas he visits, even seeing in some wasted areas aesthetic value and “cool, creepy, tripping fun.” He delights in tracking segments of the

old LIRR, exploring Mitchel Field, and finding vestiges of the old Long Island Motor (Vanderbilt) Parkway. Motor Parkway was “the world’s first limited access concrete highway,” dating to a time when few people had cars and the rich wanted to keep it that way, instituting a $2 toll for road use. A remaining toll booth, moved some years ago, houses the Garden City Chamber of Commerce. Panchyk’s 11 selections reflect his interest in diversity and the “eerie commingling of remnants of the past with the present and future”: Victorian buildings, mid-20th Century structures, and “historic moments frozen in time,” such as the cover image of the seductively grim Gothic façade of St. Paul’s School in Garden City. Built in 1879, and shuttered in 1991, this once 500-room Episcopal college prep school for boys can boast having housed two of Donald Trump’s brothers (father Fred Trump was a big donor). Some institutional structures may be familiar to Long Island residents and tourists, such as the 13-story “creepy and mysterious” Kings Park psychiatric facility, the largest abandoned place on Long Island, that once housed more than 9000 (it closed in 1996). Featured here is Building 93, its remains exemplifying 1930 neoclassicist style. Fairchild Republic in Bethpage, another landmark, recalls the days Republic Aviation began in 1931 as the Seversky Aircraft Factory, which in its heyday manufactured more than 9000 P-47 Thunderbolt fighter planes for World War II. Some abandonments are relatively recent. It wasn’t that long ago that Amagansett’s own Lauren Bacall (d. 2014) was doing ads for Fortunoff ’s, arguably the most prominent of the 65 stores at the Westbury Mall. Opened in 1997, it closed in 2009, the victim of changing patterns in food courts and shopping. It’s odd to see the images of

the abandoned mall, squeaky clean and empty. Sold in 2017 to be reopened as home improvement showrooms, the project has so far not been acted on, a not-unusual fate for many abandoned structures. Richard Panchyk has 36 books to his credit on a diverse range of topics, including children and adult nonfiction, and he’s only 49. He will be speaking at Burton’s Books in Greenport on Saturday, August 31. And stay tuned, he says, for books on the way, including “Abandoned Queens” and “Midtown Trash.”

At times, Panchyk concedes, it’s hard for him to separate vandalism and art.

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From ancient Greece, where they created a field blend of red and white grapes (think “You got chocolate in my peanut butter”) to a Hamptons summer obsession, rosé has a colorful history. It is said in 6th Century BC, the Phocaeans took this pink wine made from reds to Massalia which is now Marseilles, and the Romans spread its popularity. In the U.S., it was the famed Mateus and Lancers rosé which flooded the market and became the ladies’ version of alcohol with training wheels. They weren’t taken seriously but the bottles did serve as lovely candlestick holders.

(I, of course, had a fine palate and was drinking Riunite Lambrusco.) In 1972, the famed Sutter Home White Zinfandel created a pink-hazed craze for bridge clubs and Junior Leagues and made plane travel much more enjoyable. Julia Child was one of rosé’s few defenders, claiming that it could be served with anything, yet any sommelier worth their tempestuous taste buds wouldn’t consider putting it on a wine list. But rosé was not insulted and pushed on, even attracting the likes of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie to create their own label in 2000.

Luxury rosé managed to escape from its oxymoronic roots. From 2013 to 2014, sales of rosés over $20 grew 41 percent in the U.S. compared to onepercent growth for all other wine categories, according to Bloomberg. “Rosé all day” continued to rise in popularity to the point when in the summer of 2014, Wölffer Estate Vineyards ran out of cases of its rosé. Cryptocurrency had nothing on the secret stashes traded on the black market. Now rosé is consumed in such vast quantities it is jokingly referred to as Hamptons pool water. And even though women flock to the enticing blush color and flowery labels, men have also learned that pink isn’t just for pocket squares. Now rosé has earned a place at the tasting table and has gone from off the rack to highwine fashion. For National Rosé Day (which is annually observed the second Saturday in June), Topping Rose House in Bridgehampton hosted a garden party for Chateau de Berne, part of the Provence Rosé Group. Anything French and pink is always good in my book. The aforementioned Romans built the 1235-acre site of the Chateau de Berne Estate in Provence, where over 300 acres of vines are sustainably farmed. The Estate is also home to a five-star Relais & Chateau Hotel and Spa and Michelin-starred Restaurant.

(Bonjour frequent flyer miles!) Sommelier Jon McDaniel was kind enough to provide tasting notes for the delectable nectars from winemaker Alexis Cornu. The descriptions are as luscious as the wines and make me want to put on a white flowing dress with a daisy chain in my hair and run through lavender fields to the sounds of Jacques Brel — or at least saunter over to Starbucks with a sparkle in my eye. Inspiration, “Dry in the finish with flavors of fresh strawberry, Provencal lavender, and picked basil.” Romance, my personal favorite (no surprise there), “Beautiful floral and berry aromas awaken your senses with freshly picked summer peaches and strawberry cream.” And if you are going to judge a wine by its bottle, there is the Ultimate Provence, another estate in the wine group near Saint Tropez on 100 acres with a new hotel, restaurant, and event space. The carved bottle promises, “Layers of raspberry, strawberry jam in the nose invite you to a gorgeous, yet spicy palate.” I swear in my next life I want to be a wine writer. So, come on my friend rosé, you and I have both been underrated and only gotten more sophisticated with age. We have come a long way, and I can’t wait to see where we go next. Bring your passport.

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RICK’S SPACE By Rick Murphy

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I’m all up in the moment. Part of being in the Hamptons is to partake of whatever it is . . . well, people partake of. (Thank god the bowel-cleansing craze is behind us.) To me, that means strawberries in June. For many years, I tried to grow my own. It’s a bitch because the birds are out there, vigilantly watching your crop. Just when you think a big plump berry needs one more day to ripen, they swoop in and eat it. Bird lovers should note Scarlet Tanager and Tufted Titmouse, named after two girls I dated, are among the regulars as is the Black-Head Grosbeak, named after a guy in my high school physics class. Nowadays I’m stymied in my desire to grow my own by literally millions of ticks that want to mount me (I said ticks as opposed to titmice). And so, we did the pick your own (strawberries, not nose) thing over the weekend and I immersed myself in the assorted family recipes I have to take advantage of the bounty. I am by no means a professional chef, but I stand by my recipes and know my way around the kitchen. Let me rephrase that: No one has ever got-

ten sick from eating my food. Karen’s relatives, occasionally subject to her experiments in the kitchen, can make no such claim — a couple are literally clinging to life months after eating Karen’s meatloaf casserole which tasted suspiciously like Meatloaf the singer and not the ground beef variety. Strawberry Shortcake: This was a childhood favorite back when the frozen strawberries in the supermarket freezer case had 46 chemicals, the whipped cream didn’t have real cream, and the shortcake was flour, sugar, and animal fat. Shortcake is easy to make but the real thing is kind of boring, so I buy the little round cakes at the supermarket. Clean and slice a pint of the sweetest berries, sprinkle with granulated sugar, and put in fridge for 10 or so minutes. Meanwhile, warm a shortcake shell. Take out berries, add a teaspoon of water, and microwave for 30 seconds until warm. Here’s my secret: layer a halfscoop of Häagen-Dazs vanilla ice cream on cake. Pour strawberries over that. Finish with real whipped cream — don’t buy a spray can that says “contains” real whipped cream. Next up is corn: We grill it, put it in

Tex Mex salad, or eat it off the cob. My grandmother Tessie loses a tooth every summer; I’m betting she has a few more left (years, not teeth). Trivia: How many ears of corn does the average corn plant yield? One, my friends. Striped bass: Catch your own or get some from a fisherman friend. Pick a fat filet and clean it thoroughly. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and coat with flour. In a cast iron pan, heat up some oil and drop filet in when hot. Turn after it is gold brown (about three minutes). Turn off heat and add sherry, white wine, and lemon juice and let it boil down. Meanwhile, turn on broiler and place fish under the flame with a few pats of butter on top and broil until burn marks appear. Serve with pan juices. Tomatoes: When my garden was on a roll, we’d have them every night: BLTs, tomatoes and mozzarella, as a sauce with pasta, or in a cold salad with cukes, olives, and red onion. Toward the end of the season, drop them whole into boiling water, let cool, squeeze skins off, and crumble into a freezer bag with fresh parsley and basil from your garden. This way you can make “fresh” tomato sauce year-round. Did I mention apple pie and strudel, peach cobbler, candied pears in

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Indy Snaps Andromeda’s Sisters Photos by Lisa Tamburini Guests immersed themselves in the wild and indomitable female spirit at the third annual Andromeda’s Sisters gala to benefit the dance theater company The Neo-Political Cowgirls on Friday, June 14, at Guild Hall.

Group For The East End Photos by Lisa Tamburini Group for the East End held its Swing into Summer "A Night In Provence" benefit on Saturday, June 15, at The Bridge in Bridgehampton. There were cocktails, auction, dinner, and dancing. The hosts were Stéphane Samuel and Robert Rubin.

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Indy Snaps Roman Fine Art At Montauk Beach House Photos by Wil Weiss Roman Fine Art hosted a reception on Friday, June 7, to celebrate the show “Halcyon Days,” which includes photographer Alex Moore’s exhibition of Polaroids at Montauk Beach House. Coming up, on Friday, June 21, from 6 to 9 PM there will be a reception for artist Lizzie Gill at The Montauk Beach House.

Planned Parenthood Photos by Richard Lewin Guests enjoyed cocktails, art, and live music on Saturday, June 15, at Guild Hall, as Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic held its “Artists for Choice” East End benefit concert and art auction. The grand finale of the evening was a live performance in the John Drew Theater by the award-winning Billy Joel tribute group, The Movin’ Out Band.

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Indy Snaps Rosé Day At The Maidstone Photos by Rob Rich/ www.societyallure.com To celebrate National Rosé Day, The Maidstone hotel hosted a celebration in its garden on Saturday, June 8.

School’s Out Photos by Nanette Shaw Hetrick-Martin Institute, the nation’s oldest and largest LGBTQ youth service organization, held its annual School’s Out fundraiser on Saturday, June 8. The event was co-chaired by Benjamin Dixon, Dan Ennis, and Rod Grozier. Cocktails were held at Amagansett Square, with lite bites by Wölffer Kitchen, and an intimate dinner followed nearby on Further Lane at the home of Joe Hall and Martin Dagata, with dinner provided by STK Steakhouse.

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Entertainment Guide

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MUSIC The Clam Bar The Clam Bar at Napeague hosts live music every Wednesday starting at 4 PM.

By Nicole Teitler nicole@indyeastend.com

Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center will have Roy Wood Jr. on Friday, June 21, at 8 PM. Learn more at www.whbpac.org.

Friday, June 21, at 5 PM with “Into the Garden”; and Richard Barons, author “Behind the Privets” in conversation with David Netto and Stan Rumbough on Saturday, June 22, at 5 PM. Go to www.bookhampton.com for book details.

Robert Klein

The Glass Universe

Roy Wood Jr.

Bay Street Theater in Sag Harbor welcomes the comedic actor Robert Klein on Saturday, June 22, at 8 PM. For tickets go to www.baystreet.org.

Really Funny Sag Harbor Cinema presents a new series Really Funny with some of John Landis’s favorite comedies, to be shown at Pierson High School auditorium in Sag Harbor. On Sunday, June 23, at 6 PM will be “It’s a Gift.” Go to www.sagharborcinema.org.

On Saturday, June 22, at 1 PM, the East Hampton Library presents a free reading by Dava Sobel of her book “The Glass Universe: How the Ladies of the Harvard Observatory Took the Measure of the Stars.”

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On Saturday, June 22, at 5:30 PM at Southampton Inn, the IndyLit series continues with “Poached: Inside the Dark World of Wildlife Trafficking” by Rachel Nuwer. RSVP to events@indyeastend.com.

A Thousand Thoughts

Canio’s

Hamptons International Film Festival continues at Guild Hall in East Hampton presenting “A Thousand Thoughts: A Live Documentary with the Kronos Quartet and Sam Green” on Friday, June 21, at 8 PM. Visit www.guildhall. org for tickets.

Mary Norris will read from her book “Greek To Me: Adventures of the Comma Queen” at Canio’s Books in Sag Harbor on Saturday, June 22, at 5 PM.

An Addict’s Passage Hamptons Doc Fest presents “An Addict’s Passage from Hell to Hope” with a Q&A with Judge Deborah Kooperstein at Hampton Library in Bridgehampton on Monday, June 23, at 7 PM. For tickets, visit www.hamptonsdocfest.com.

WORDS Artists Speak The Art Barge in Amagansett continues its Artist Speak series on Wednesday, June 19, at 6 PM with Kris Moran and A.S. Hamrah. For details, go to www. theartbarge.org.

Book Fair The Bridgehampton Child Care & Recreational Center will celebrate Juneteenth with an African American readin book fair on Wednesday, June 19, at 5 PM. Visit www.bhccrc.org for full details.

BookHampton BookHampton in East Hampton welcomes Nicola Harrison, author of “Montauk” on Thursday, June 20, at 5 PM; Christian Peltenburg Brechneff on

Book & Lunch Shelter Island Public Library welcomes Adriana Trigiani and Willie Geist on Saturday, June 22, at 12 PM at Gardiner’s Bay Country Club for a Book & Luncheon. For tickets, go to www.shelterislandpubliclibrary.org.

My Young Life On Sunday, June 23, at 7 PM Guild Hall in East Hampton will host “Art, Love, Life: A Conversation with Eric Fischl and Frederic Tuten” about the memoir “My Young Life.” Visit www.guildhall. org for tickets.

THEATER The Django Festival Allstars Guild Hall in East Hampton presents The Django Festival Allstars on Saturday, June 22, at 8 PM. Visit www.guildhall.org for tickets.

Safe Space Starting Tuesday, June 25, and through July 21, Bay Street Theater in Sag Harbor presents “Safe Space,” directed by three-time Tony Award winner Jack O’Brien and starring Tony & Academy Award winner Mercedes Ruehl. For tickets and times, go to www.baystreet. org.

Concerts On The Green

Springs Tavern in East Hampton will have live music by Paul Gene every Thursday from 6 to 8 PM.

On Monday, June 24, begins Montauk Village Green free weekly outdoor concert series. This week, it’s the Lynn Blue Band at 6:30 PM. Visit www.montaukchamber.com to learn more.

Jam Session

Stephen Talkhouse

Paul Gene

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Center welcomes The Pitchforks on Saturday, June 22, at 8 PM and Early Elton Trio on Sunday, June 23, at 8 PM. Hear more at www.whbpac.org.

The Jam Session of The Hamptons will perform at Union Cantina in Southampton every Thursday at 7 PM. See more at www.thejamsession.org.

Open Mic Night New Moon Cafe in East Quogue presents open mic night every Thursday from 8 to 11 PM. Check www.newmooncafeeq.com.

Greenport Harbor Brewery At the brewery’s Peconic location will be Butterfly Cody Experience on Friday, June 21, at 5 PM and Free Grass Union on Saturday, June 22, at 5 PM. Sunday, June 23, at 3 PM will be Gary Sellers Band. Go to www.greenportharborbrewing.com.

Long Live The Beatles Suffolk Theater in Riverhead on Friday, June 21, welcomes Long Live The Beatles at 8 PM. Tickets go to www.suffolktheater.com.

DJ Night Indian Wells Tavern in Amagansett will have DJ James Ryan on Friday, June 21, at 11 PM. Check out more at www.indianwellstavern.com.

Surf Lodge The Surf Lodge in Montauk brings to the stage Lykke Li on Saturday, June 22, at 6 PM and Bea Miller on Sunday, June 23, at 6 PM. Wednesdays, it’s the Nancy Atlas Project. Check out www. thesurflodge.com.

Stephen Talkhouse in Amagansett jam out to Roses Groove Band on Thursday, June 20, at 8 PM followed by Request Line Band at 10 PM. Friday, June 21, will be The Realm at 8 PM and Hello Brooklyn at 11 PM. Saturday, June 22, Black & Sparrow starts at 7 PM, followed by the Bayside Tigers at 11 PM. Sunday, June 23, will be Evan Sherman & Friends featuring Ku-umba Frank Lacy at 8 PM followed by Project Vibe at 10 PM. Tuesday, June 25, will be Born & Raised at 8 PM and DJ Snoop at 10 PM. See more at www.stephentalkhouse.com.

ELXR Debuts ELXR has debuted a new type of bottle service at The Spur East in East Hampton. Guests can mix specialty cocktails or mocktails at their tables. Select a bottle of your favorite premium liquor and pair it with a selection of pre-batched mixers. Special garnishes are offered, including farm-picked florals, fresh bitters, and tinctures. Guests can then mix and match ingredients to create a classic cocktail or unique drinks. For those looking for a healthier option, ELXR has partnered with local brewer Charity Joy, who will offer her line of Kombucha.

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Indy Scene By Norah Bradford

The Summer Solstice Ways to enjoy the longest day The longest day of the year is upon us — let’s make the most of it in the Hamptons.

The Solstice Party Places AM Southampton This season, impresario Zach Erdem has brought nightclub AM Southampton from its old location of the 1990s tavern to the heart of Southampton Village alongside restaurant Blu Mar in the former Nello Summertimes property. Party on Celebrity Saturdays, or just get that VIP table and party to the sounds of top DJs. www.amsouthampton.com

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Surf Lodge

Loy Carlos Ever wanted to find the ideal home and the lifestyle to go with it? Track down the billionaire speed-dial international real estate expert and founder of Classique Modernes Lifestyle, Loy Carlos, this summer on the East End for some tips. www.classiquesmodernes.com

Parrish Art Museum Midsummer Party 2019 Give to this year’s Parrish Art Museum Midsummer Party on Saturday, July 13. The sky dinner table is available for 14 guests for a snip at $100,000. Mingle with the Hamptons’ GGs (Great and the Good) and enjoy the party, organized by the Late Night Host Committee including member Lizzie Asher, who made the Hamptons best dressed List. www.parrishart.org

Maribel Lieberman Growing up on the cacao fields of Honduras, Maribel Lieberman is the expert chocolatier and now CEO of Mariebelle Chocolate — bringing her sophisticated chocolate delicacies around the globe with locations throughout New York, Japan, and Dubai and if we are in luck, the Hamptons. www.mariebelle. com Dr. Siobhan Kealy

Jayma Cardoso’s Surf Lodge in Montauk has risen as the place to be, and Cardoso remains one of the key gate guardians to know for a Montauk summer adventure. Every weekend sees musical acts queueing up to perform to its loyal fan base soaking in the St. Tropez/Brazilian carnival vibe, plus Wednesdays offer up the homegrown and uber-popular Nancy Atlas Project. www.thesurflodge.com

Enjoy The Longest Day With ... Location, location, location — Southampton Social Club, created by Ian Duke and David Hilty, offers great

Kenneth and Maria Fishel and is hosted by Christie Brinkley (the second match is scheduled for July 6). An open bar paired with hors d’oeuvres by Elegant Affairs and preferred seating awaits. www.polohamptons.com

Geraldo Rivera Get into conversation with media legend Geraldo Rivera during his summer

Dancers For Good A magical celebration of dance bringing world-class companies, choreographers, dancers, and performers under one roof on Friday, July 19, for The Actors Fund, an organization that fosters stability and resiliency, and provides a safety net. Honorees include Jerry Mitchell (“Kinky Boots,” “Pretty Woman”); Bob Fosse (“Cabaret,” “Chicago”), and Gwen Verdon (“Damn Yankees,” “Sweet Charity”). www.dancersforgood.org Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation

Medical director and founder of Balance 3H Plus, Dr. Kealy’s weight-loss program helps women achieve real weight loss by addressing the interactions of three key hormones in the body and their impact on eating, calorie burn, and weight loss. www.balance3hplus.com

The Hot Events To Come Polo Hamptons The first of two 2019 Polo Hamptons contests commences on Saturday, June 29, in Bridgehampton at the estate of

The 10th annual Unconditional Love dinner dance on Saturday, July 20, will take place under the tents at Wickapogue and Old Town Roads in Southampton, and start with a cocktail hour at 6:30 PM, followed by dinner and dancing chaired by Jean Shafiroff. www.sasf.org

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dining as well as having one of the few cabaret licenses in the Hamptons, which enables it to host parties and events both indoors and in the gardens. The South Beach-inspired cabanas are perfect for early evening cocktails and appetizers, or for those looking to take in all things Southampton late night. www.southamptonsocialclub.com

break in the Hamptons, and pick up some great stories about the people, places, and events he has reported on in his storied career, some of which is in his memoir, “The Geraldo Show.” www.geraldo.com

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Real Realty

Everythingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Coming Up Roses A family tree of builders with deep East End roots Independent/Ty Wenzel

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Everything’s Coming Up Roses A family tree of builders with deep East End roots By Ty Wenzel ty@indyeastend.com There are many iconic homes on the East End. One in particular, called Wyndecote — currently on the market for $22 million through Harald Grant at Sotheby’s International Real Estate — has had a complete restorative face-lift by the one and only John David Rose Architect. Rose spoke from his office in Southampton, where he runs his firm with his son, Scott, and a team of dedicated creatives. His conference room filled with huge images of his masterful work, a significant catalog of labor on important homes in the area.

Your firm is located in Southampton. Are you an East End native? I was born and raised in the Hamptons as was my father, grandfather, and greatgrandfather. I am proud to be one of the many generations born and raised here.

Your work has mastered the classic Hamptons aesthetic. All projects are designed around the client’s needs and tastes, and is site specific. While a large share of our work is shingle style with an emphasis on historic preservation, we are most fortunate to have several major modern structures to our credit.

How did you get started? Prior to 1994, I was a partner with a structural engineer and learned a lot about concrete, steel, and the forces of gravity. While my partner handled the engineering, I managed the architecture side of the business. In 1994, it was time to go out on my own and the firm has continued to evolve ever since.

Did you always know you wanted to be an architect? My brother, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather were all builders on eastern Long Island. I was exposed to construction as a young boy. My uncle was an architect, and my dad was optimistic that I would follow in his brother’s footsteps. I still have some of his

drawings. It was such a natural thing to do and my family was very supportive.

What qualities do you look for in a builder? We work with many different builders and occasionally the client already has their builder in place. I will work with almost any builder as long as they do great work, return phone calls, and never leave the job until it is complete with the client fully satisfied. I expect them to be competitively priced, not necessarily the lowest but fairly priced for the quality and complexity of the work being performed. We are not a design/build firm so the builders do not have to be concerned about competition from inhouse sources.

There is a certain glamour to your interiors. When working on landmark buildings, we try to honor the existing interior “fabric” of the home. Naturally, we open up the interior, update the systems, and pay close attention to our clients’ needs and desires. If you pay attention to the details, know your history, and know how the home was originally built, the end result can be truly inspiring. Many of our non-historic projects have a hint of history but have a more modern interior, even when a traditional exterior is designed.

What projects are you currently working on? We have a very wide variety of projects currently on the boards. Anything from a new 12,000-square-foot construction shingle styled home in Southampton Village to a major renovation of a landmark building in Quogue, as well as a renovation to the club house at a private golf club and even a new 650-squarefoot “tiny house” on the North Fork. We welcome all different size and style projects. It keeps things interesting and us more current.

What was your favorite project that you worked on?

That is like asking which of my three sons I love the most. They all have days that one is my favorite over the other, and other days, not so much. Sometimes the people are what make a project a favorite candidate.

Who are your heroes? My wife and my sons. Without them, you would not be interviewing me today. My family gives me the room to grow, still make mistakes, and they know when to reel me in and humble me out.

What kind of new building materials have you incorporated into the design? We use super insulation, high-efficiency windows and doors, geothermal heating and cooling systems, and solar panels. Green products and recycled materials are available and new products come out weekly. While it is easy to jump at every new green product, we need to make sure it is going to work in the long run, so we do our homework first.

on the North Fork. In addition to full architectural services, our interior design division is based out of the Westhampton Beach office.

Are you incorporating any trends that you’ve noticed into your recent projects? We are currently incorporating less traditional interior and exterior finishes and lower maintenance products. We are working on a transitional home, designed for efficiency, low maintenance and a more manageable size and layout. We have people transitioning down from larger, more time-consuming homes, and others who are passionate about having high-quality eco-friendly and practical homes.

When you’re not designing luxury homes, what do you do for fun?

In what ways are you evolving as an architect?

I am a life-long boater, play a mean mediocre game of golf, and when I have the need to get back to basics, you can find me on my tractor at Rosemoor, our horse farm in Jamesport.

We have a second office located on Main Street in Westhampton Beach to better service our clients both points west and

To reach Rose or view his portfolio of work, visit johndavidrosearchitect.com, or call 631-283-2051.

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Pomp And Circumstances

Shelter Island Shelter Island High School will hold its graduation ceremony at 2 PM on Sunday, June 29. Mia Clark is this year’s valedictorian and David Neese is the salutatorian.

Local high schools hold graduation ceremonies Compiled by Stephen J. Kotz sjkotz@indyeastend.com

Hampton Bays salutatorian Christina Coulton, left, and valedictorian Ava Bianchi.

Westhampton The strains of “Pomp and Circumstance” will fill the air across the East End as local high schools hold their

commencement ceremonies and honor top students. Here’s a list of the upcoming festivities.

East Hampton

The Westhampton Beach High School commencement will be held at 6 PM on Friday, June 28. Chris Bender will be honored as valedictorian and Frank Lapinski as salutatorian.

Shelter Island salutatorian David Neese.

Mattituck valedictorian Tyler F. Olsen.

Mattituck Mattituck High School will hold its graduation at 10 AM on Saturday, June 22. The school will honor Tyler F. Olsen as valedictorian and Caleb Foley as salutatorian.

Emily Hugo has been named the valedictorian and Annelise Mendelman is the salutatorian of the class of 2019. Graduation will take place at the high school at 6 PM on June 28.

Ross School The Ross School held its graduation ceremony on June 8 with a commencement address by Adrian Mather, a bestselling author and Ross alumna. Sophie Griffin received the Ross School Board Award, which recognizes a senior for outstanding leadership. The Anders G. Holst Award for a senior who demonstrates courage in creativity went to Xinyi Hu. The Richard M. Dunn Award, which recognizes a senior for writing skills, was presented to Liam Murray. Padmavathi Devella received the Steven J. Ross Humanitarian Award, which recognizes a senior who demonstrates the pursuit of excellence, magnanimity of intention, and personal integrity.

East Hampton salutatori- East Hampton an Annelise Mendelman. valedictorian Emily Hugo.

Mattituck salutatorian Caleb Foley.

Pierson Pierson High School in Sag Harbor holds its graduation ceremony at 5 PM on Saturday, June 29, in front of the high school. Hanna Tuma is the class valedictorian, and Emily Hallock is the salutatorian.

Pierson valedictorian Hannah Tuma.

Southold Westhampton Beach valedictorian Chris Bender, left, and salutatorian Frank Lapinski.

Riverhead Joshua Caskie has been named the valedictorian and Brittney Miller the salutatorian of Riverhead High School’s class of 2019. Graduation will take place on Wednesday, June 26, at 5:30 PM at the high school.

Bridgehampton Bridgehampton High School will hold its graduation ceremony on Sunday, June 23, at 4 PM. Edwina von Gal, the founder of the Perfect Earth Project, which seeks to eliminate the use of harmful pesticides in lawns and gardens, will give the commencement address. James Fairchild is the class valedictorian and Autumn Coffey is the salutatorian.

Greenport salutatorian Xavier Kahn.

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Bridgehampton salutato- Bridgehampton valedictorian Autumn Coffey. rian James Fairchild.

Graduation will take place at 1 PM on Saturday, June 22, at Southold High School. Marie Mullen is the class valedictorian and Dana Tramontana is the salutatorian.

Southold valedictorian Marie Mullen.

Pierson salutatorian Emily Hallock.

Commencement exercises will be held at Southampton High School at 6 PM on Friday, June 28. The school has eliminated traditional valedictorian and salutatorian honors and instead has named nine students, Charlotte Ferguson, Nicholas Ford, Thomas Gabriele, Caitlyn Kirsky, Riplee Mercer, Robert McKnight, Caroline Palumbo, Bhvvaneshar Ramkhelawan, and Katherine Rus, who all graduated summa cum laude by maintaining averages of 95 or above.

Southold salutatorian Dante Tramontana.

Riverhead salutatorian Brittney Miller, left, and valedictorian Joshua Caskie.

Graduation takes place at 1 PM on Sunday, June 23, at Greenport High School. Jacob Kahn is the class valedictorian and Xavier Kahn is the salutatorian.

Hampton Bays Graduation will be held at Hampton Bays High School at 6:30 PM on Thursday, June 27. Christina Coulton and Ava Bianchi have been named the class salutatorian and valedictorian, respectively.

Receiving summa cum laude honors at Southampton High School were Charlotte Ferguson, Nicholas Ford, Thomas Gabriele, Caitlyn Kirsky, Riplee Mercer, Robert McKnight, Caroline Palumbo, Bhvvaneshar Ramkhelawan, and Katherine Rus, with Principal Brian Zahn.

Greenport valedictorian Jacob Kahn.

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Congratulations, Ross School Class of 2019!

The Ross School Class of 2019 has to date received 222 acceptances to 181 different colleges and universities as well as over $2 million in merit scholarships. These extraordinary seniors will attend the schools listed below: American University*

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Auburn University

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Babson College

Rhode Island School of Design

Tulane University

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Rochester Institute of Technology

University of California, Davis

College of Charleston

Rollins College

University of California, San Diego

Columbia University

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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Emerson College*

Sacred Heart University

Fordham University

Savannah College of Art and Design*

University of Miami

The George Washington University*

School of Visual Arts

University of Washington

Georgetown University

Skidmore College

University of Wisconsin, Madison*

Hunter College of the CUNY

Stony Brook University*

Wesleyan University*

Manhattanville College

Suffolk County Community College, Eastern Campus

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OLD DOGS, NEW TRIPS By Vay David & John Laudando

Falling In Love With Pubs And A Stunning Castle A night in Bath, then a visit to a dream castle in Wales The stunningly beautiful great room at Cardiff Castle. Independent/John Laudando

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We left off our Bath adventures with the history of the Roman baths that give the place its name (Indy, May 29, 2019). But one of our best times on the whole trip was the nearly two hours we spent in a tiny, cheery, friendly pub in Bath, talking about the world and our hopes for it with Edward and John — one an Englishman, one a Scotsman. Over beer and cider, which we learned to love on this trip, we discussed so

many things with our two pub mates. We felt we’d well and truly connected with some folk from Great Britain. And we liked what we found. That night, after wandering some more, we dined at Loch Fein — I later learned in a novel I was reading that it’s considered one of the top seafood restaurants in Great Britain. Honestly, the wild garlic pesto served with the whole fish we ordered would have made card-

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board a real gourmet treat. And, once again, beer and cider. Next morning, we were off to Wales, headed toward Cardiff, so we thought we might as well take a look at Cardiff Castle. We weren’t prepared for the astonishingly beautiful place it is. And though parking wasn’t easy, I’m so glad we persevered. I love Stonehenge, but I think I loved Cardiff Castle more. It’s like a fairytale, only real. We saw a lot of castles and estates on this trip, but none of them come close to being as amazing, despite the fact that many are much larger. The Castle sits in the heart of Cardiff and has been a Roman fort, a Norman castle, and, now it includes William Burges’s masterpiece created for the third Marquess of Bute. Burges created a Victorian Gothic vision rich with murals, carvings, marble, gilt, and stained glass. We took the tour of the apartments — led by a charming and very knowledgeable guide — and would recommend it to anyone! Just remembering the ceilings there is a fantasy trip by itself. It’s one of those things that is so astonishing, it’s nearly indescribable. And the man who commissioned this glory is but one figure in a long line of interesting stories the Castle has to tell, with tales of kings and royals galore. The Roman fort at Cardiff probably dates from the end of the 50s AD and is sited with easy access to the sea. Archaeological digs show it was the first of four forts built on the same site, and remains of the Roman wall are still standing. After the Norman conquest, the Castle’s keep was built on the same site. After passing through the hands of many noble families, in 1766, it passed by marriage to the Bute family. The 2nd Marquess of Bute made a fortune by turning Cardiff into the world’s greatest coal exporting port, and when the Castle and Bute fortune passed to his

son John, the 3rd Marquess — John was reputed to be the richest man in the world. Clearly, he was rich enough to fulfill his wildest dream of what a home could be. In 1866, he employed Burges, and the genius architect created lavish and opulent interiors, each room with its own special theme, including Mediterranean gardens and Italian and Arabian decoration. When the 3rd Marquess died, the 4th Marquess completed many of his father’s restoration projects and, after his death, the family deeded the Castle to the city of Cardiff. It was home to the National College of Music and Drama until 1974, and is now, deservedly, one of Wales’ most popular visitor attractions. Once we had oohed and aahed over the beauty and rich history of the castle, we crossed the street and stopped for lunch at The Goat Major. At first, we were a bit surprised to find that pie was really all that was offered . . . and then we were delighted! We each had a different pie — lamb for me, steak and ale for John — with beer on tap for one of us and cider on tap for the other. Unbelievably delicious! As a matter of fact, it sent us searching for pie all the rest of time we spent in Great Britain, because we knew it would be hard to find such great pub food when we got back to the U.S. We stuck with beer and cider for most of the trip as well, and all because of the excellence we found at The Goat Major. America needs more pubs! It bears mentioning that everywhere we drove on this trip — and we covered 1000 miles — we were treated to sweeping country vistas, often abloom with wide swathes of the bright yellow flowers of rapeseed, the basis for canola oil. Or covered in sheep. Or just unbelievably green! Check the slideshow online at www.indyeastend.com to see more of the glorious views we enjoyed. And next column, join us as we ride to Fox and Hounds.

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EYE ON EDUCATION By Dr. Dominic Annacone

A Message For 2019 High School Graduates Believe in yourself, get involved Congratulations, graduates. I offer some friendly advice for your consideration. If you were highly successful during your K-12 years, maintain your selfbelief level, even though the challenges

ahead may be daunting. If your academic performance record is mediocre or worse — turn the page, there’s a new day coming. You can join the ranks of the “late bloomers,” as I once did. My high

school record wasn’t anything to write home about, but I had an epiphany in my sophomore year in college and went on to earn a doctorate degree. If your path leads to a non-academic career, the same concept of believing in yourself applies. Moving up is a largely a matter of self-belief, hard work, and perseverance. Hopefully you’ll find a career that brings you happiness as well as economic security. If you start work and find it hard to go out the door in the morning, change jobs or do a career change. Becoming a millionaire in misery isn’t good for the body or soul. Get involved with local, state, and national politics. Become conversant in the issues facing your town, state, and country. Make your voting decisions based on established facts related to such issues as climate change, factors affecting the quality of life, the environ-

ment, etc. Your vote counts so make sure you exercise this freedom. Let your voice be heard. Go to local meetings: school board, town meetings, and hearings on proposed laws and policies. Don’t be intimidated or afraid to speak up. Run for office. Finally, strive to maintain a positive, optimistic view of life despite the inevitable rejections, setbacks, and other disappointments. Changes are inevitable and as we grow older, there are bridges we have to cross and hurdles we have to jump, so be prepared and don’t get down in the proverbial dumps when they occur. Bob Dylan’s lyrics in his “Forever Young” song on this topic are worth remembering: May your hands always be busy, May your feet always be swift May you have a strong foundation When the winds of changes shift, And may you stay, forever young.

IT'S ONLY NATURAL By Frank Quevedo

My Quest For The Rare White-Moccasin Flower Long Island remains a home for diverse flora and fauna The white-moccasin flower. Independent/Frank Quevedo

Although I don’t consider myself a botanist, I’m always fascinated to encounter rare plants that are native to Long Island. Each year, beginning in May and lasting through November, the South Fork of Long Island provides habitat to as many as 24 species of orchids, each one flowering at different times during this period.

One of the most admired orchids here on the East End is the pink lady’s slipper (Cypripedium acaule), also known as the moccasin flower The moccasin flower blooms from late May through June. They are specialized plants, which can take many years to develop. In order to survive after ger-

A rare Sandhill crane is an even rarer visitor to Long Island. Independent/Frank Quevedo

mination, the orchid seed must establish a relationship with a symbiotic fungus found in the soil. If found, the fungus will provide the nutrients necessary for seedling development. It’s a fascinating process as the orchid is totally dependent on the fungus for several years before its first leaves appear. If the symbiotic relationship is disrupted, the plant will not survive. Several weeks ago, I was informed by Miles Todaro, SOFO environmental educator, that he and a group of hikers observed a rare, white-morphed pink lady’s slipper along a trail in Amagansett. This genetic morph is very rare, due to habitat loss, plant collecting, and changes in the environment. I had to see it. I asked my friend and mentor Jim Ash to tag along. He is an experience botanist, exploring the East End’s natural treasures for nearly 60 years. He informed me that he has only seen the white moccasin flower three times in his life. This information was a motivating factor, and I became even more eager to find this magnificent plant. As we headed toward where Miles

indicated we would find the rare plant, we came upon a highly uncommon bird sighting of a lone Sandhill crane. Sandhill cranes don’t nest on Long Island, but once in a while, one or two overshoot their migratory pathway and accidentally land here. This bird was foraging in a field of bearberry, probably exhausted and looking to gain the energy to get back on track. They are large and long-legged and adults have a red crown on their head. This one seemed to be a juvenile, lacking the red crown. Hopefully, it will leave soon and join other cranes on their journey. As we reached the location of the orchid, we parked and proceeded through the trail entrance. No more than 50 yards into the wooded trail, the beautiful plant made its appearance. It was an experience of a lifetime. The most significant aspect of my search for this wildflower is that it was promising to see the South Fork still has remaining habitat to support these fragile plants. Frank Quevedo is the executive director of the South Fork Natural History Museum.

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After three years traveling the world completing artist residencies, during which Cindy Pease Roe built massive one-ofa-kind sculptures from plastic collected on beaches, the up-sculpting artist is reopening the doors of her Greenport art studio and gallery found in historic Hanff’s Boatyard, but this time she’s got a crew of two like-minded artists sharing the space with her. Pease Roe first connected with North Fork Art Collective co-founder Kara Hoblin and bayman/photographer Chris Hamilton through NFAC art openings, and the trio’s passion for cleaning the water and keeping it that way led to her approaching the two other local artists about getting involved in the reimagining of the industrial gallery on Sterling Street. “As soon as I walked in, I said, ‘Um yeah, I think I can do this,’” Hamilton said. “It fits perfectly for the stuff that I shoot and we have a lot of similar goals

with what we do with our art and who we are as people.” Hamilton’s photography captures crisp images of the oft underdocumented world of local commercial fishing, to which he has gained unique access while working with his father, Captain Bob Hamilton. His photos will be exhibited alongside Hoblin’s work at the Cindy Pease Roe Studio and Gallery. “We’re all very marine-focused and into environmentalism, keeping the beaches clean and involved in the Surfrider Foundation, so we have very similar values, not only in the marine environment around Greenport, but the natural environment as a whole,” Hamilton added. Hoblin, who will be curating the space to give the gallery a fresh face for every month’s First Friday Greenport Gallery Walk, spoke about the studio not only as an exhibit space, but one where she can grow as an artist. “Even before the opening this June, this is the place

When Cindy Pease Roe, right, decided to reopen her Greenport gallery this month after three years, she brought North Fork Art Collective’s Kara Hoblin and Chris Hamilton into the fold. Independent/Gianna Volpe

where I would come to draw, de-stress, and just be,” she said, adding excitement won’t just be found on the First Friday night of every month. “We are going to do a Collective pop-up, which is a bunch of new people, including South Fork artists, some of whom weren’t in the collective last year, and we have a couple of other ideas brewing as well.” Pease Roe said she couldn’t be more excited about showcasing other artists, a trending approach she said has been spreading like wildfire in the Greenport Village art gallery world. “After 2008, Greenport got hit on the galleries front and a lot of people pulled out, but there’s new people coming now in all the time,” Pease Roe said

on what is quickly becoming the new normal in North Fork gallery life. “I feel like I hit the refresh button on my gallery; VSOP Projects is showing really cuttingedge things and representing a lot of different kinds of people.” She pointed to other local businesses, like Kate’s Cheese Company, which showcases artists and offers up “different people all the time. It is bringing in a really awesome, diverse group of people to look at art.” The next Greenport Gallery Walk takes place from 6 to 9 PM on Friday, July 5, and a map of the event can be found at many businesses and all participating art galleries. For more about the gallery on Sterling Street, visit www.cindypeaseroe.com.

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Calverton Assisted Living Facility Discussed Again Photo by Bridget LeRoy It’s probably back to the drawing board for Vince DiCanio, a developer and partner in the proposed Calverton Manor

assisted living facility, who presented an updated version of the 135-unit, 22,000-square-foot establishment at a

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The Mattituck-Laurel Library The Mattituck-Laurel Library will host a bus trip to Belmont Park on Thursday, June 20, at noon. The tickets, which are on sale at the circulation desk, are $90 per person and include round-trip transportation, tip, buffet lunch, gratuities, and admission to the racetrack. The library will also host the 18192019 Whitman Bicentennial Celebration, “I Shall Be Good Health to You,” on June 20 at 6:30 PM. Jerry Matovcik will give a PowerPoint presentation celebrating Walt Whitman’s life and poems. The library will screen “The Mustang,” a new R-rated film that tells the story of Roman Coleman, a violent convict, who is given the chance to participate in a rehabilitation therapy program involving the training of wild mustangs, on Friday, June 21, at 1:30 PM. The screening is free.

Sign up for children’s summer programs and reading clubs will start on June 24 at 9 AM. Register in-person only. The library will host a Regents review for chemistry on June 24 from 6 to 7:30 PM. The program is free, but enrollment is limited and registration is required. Call 631-298-4134.

meeting of the Greater Calverton Civic Association on Wednesday, June 12. DiCanio was hoping to get approval from the GCCA that he could bring to the Riverhead Town Board, but many questions during the meeting went unanswered, including who would be operating the site, how Calverton Manor would obtain a change in zoning from its

current rural corridor status, and how many parking spaces there were. The proposed property, which would sit on the northwest corner of Manor Road and Route 25, “did not get the support overall, but we did not close the door on him either,” said the association’s president, Toqui Terchun.

‘Long Islanders’ Sing Of The Sea’ Concert

accompanied call-and-response manner. The concert will take place outside if weather permits. If it doesn’t, the concert will be held inside the Nautical Museum. Concertgoers are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket. Suggested admission is $5 per adult; $10 per family. Proceeds will benefit the Southold Historical Society. For more information, visit www. southoldhistoricalsociety.org.

The Southold Historical Society will host a “Long Islanders’ Sing of the Sea” concert at Horton Point Lighthouse on Sunday, June 23 at 1:30 PM. Stephen Sanfilippo will bring music of the maritime folk tradition in a performance that will include guitar, Anglo concertina, five-string banjo, and harmonica. Sanfilippo will sing historic ballads a cappella and lead historic chanteys in the true un-

Shelter Island History Center The Shelter Island History Center’s Farmers’ Market continues every Saturday through September 28 from 9 AM to 12:30 PM on the Havens House Museum grounds, rain or shine. Artist Stephanie Frances Serayani has a new series of ceramic plates in her “Indigo Blue Series” on sale at the market. The farmers market also sells cheese, pickles, chocolates, local produce, flowers, fish, breads, and more. For more information, visit www.shelterislandhistorical.org.

Detective Brian Simonsen’s family joined town, county, and state officials for the ceremony unveiling the first of three spots of South Jamesport Avenue dedicated in his name. Independent/Gianna Volpe

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Strawberry Festival Fun Photos by Gianna Volpe The 65th Annual Mattituck Lions Club Strawberry Festival went off without a hitch (outside a stiff breeze) over the weekend of June 15 and 16, with thousands milling through Mattituck’s Strawberry Fields enjoying daiquiris, shortcake, and chocolate-covered strawberries among other festival foods, and carnival rides and games. The World Strawberry ShortcakeEating Contest brought some of the biggest names in competitive eating out to the North Fork. The third-best competitive eater in the world, according to Major League Eating, Geoffrey Esper, won the contest with 17.5 pounds of shortcake consumed in eight minutes while Darron Breedon, the world’s fifth-best competitive eater, came in second with 14 pounds. The bowls of shortcake were pre-weighed to ensure a fair contest.

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Cooper Schiavoni slides to stop the ball from rolling into the outfield before making the play at first. Independent/Desirée Keegan

Whalers Fall Short Of State Title Game Cooper Schiavoni’s RBI-triple in his final game gives Pierson early lead By Desirée Keegan desiree@indyeastend.com Pierson baseball’s returners are going home thirsty. After a 5-2 loss to Cooperstown in the Class C state semifinal at MaineEndwell High School June 14, the Whalers are just waiting for their chance at redemption. “It’s a pretty tough way to have things end, but we showed that we belonged here,” head coach Jonathan Schwartz said. “We weren’t perfect on defense — we need to be — but we were right in it against a talented Coo-

perstown team. Our guys can go home with their heads high.” Senior shortstop Cooper Schiavoni tripled to bring home Matt Hall for Pierson’s first run in the bottom of the opening inning, and scored on a Pierce Summers single, but the Section III champions recorded three runs in the top of the second to take the lead for good. After the Hawkeyes (21-4) got their first run on a throwing error, Kendall Haney’s two-run single made the score 3-2.

“That was a great way to start the game,” junior right-handed pitcher Matt Hall said of the early lead. “It brought a lot of energy into the dugout.” “We came out hot. We were swinging the bats, they just made all the plays,” Schiavoni said. “I couldn’t be more proud of these guys. Everyone stepped up. Everyone played a big role on this team.” Pierson had nine hits — Schiavoni and Summers each had two, the Elon University-bound shortstop’s younger brother Tucker recorded a double, and Max Mensch and Dan Labrozzi singled — but struggled to string together enough of them to push more runs across the plate. “We were confident as a team coming into the game. This helped keep us loose,” said Hall, an All-League player named team MVP who went a complete game. “We were able to get on base but we just couldn’t get the big hit to drive them in.” Pierson (8-14), the only Class C

team on Long Island, was coming off a 5-2 Southeast Regional final win over Tuckahoe. The Whalers struggled against eventual state champion Center Moriches and other Class B teams during the regular season before a threeweek break prior to postseason play. “This season was a struggle,” Schwartz said. “This was the fun part. Playing the bigger schools was difficult and made it hard to stay unified and positive.” Hall saw things differently. “The tougher competition during the regular season definitely prepared us better for playoffs,” he said. “We saw some great pitchers this season, so it wasn’t anything new in the playoffs.” The right-hander said he had to rely on Cooperstown statistics to game plan because there wasn’t any film, and focused on attacking the bottom of the lineup. The Hawkeyes went on to lose, 7-3, to Ticonderoga from Section VII in the state final Saturday. “I knew going into the game that their No. 2 and 3 hitters were their best,” he added. “I was trying to work around them and not let them do too much damage.” Hall said the early lead took some pressure off, but the feeling didn’t last long, even with Schiavoni behind him making a ton of routine plays to keep Continued On Next Page.

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Matt Hall, who tossed a complete game, fires a pitch from the mound. Independent/Desirée Keegan

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the game close. “It’s been great having them around. They’ve been a rock here for us, and we’ll certainly miss them next year,” Schwartz said of Schiavoni and Mensch. “It was great for them to come through today and lead the way. It gave us a nice deal of hope from the beginning, some positivity. We just needed a little bit more.” He’s thrilled to have Hall, Sum-

mers, and Tucker Schiavoni back next year among a solid core of seniors. “This was important for the younger kids,” Schwartz said. “They had this experience, they really enjoyed it, took it in, and I think it got them more excited for next year.” Having his ace back especially thrills him. “He’s as predictable as the sun rising,” Schwartz said of Hall. “He hasn’t given up more than five runs the entire season, including in games against Center Moriches and this team. Matt

was fantastic again.” Hall is looking forward to it too, although noting the big shoes there will be to fill with four seniors leaving. “It’s tough losing all of our seniors for both their play on the field and their leadership, but overall our team is very young, so I think we will be solid next year,” Hall said. “Of course, we would have loved to go all the way and win the state championship, but making it to the semifinals is nothing to complain about. It’s been fun playing with these guys and I’m proud of the way we came

together and fought until the last out. Going through this long season definitely brought us closer on and off the field.” Cooper Schiavoni said he’ll be watching. “These guys are my best friends, my brothers, and I’m excited for them. They should be back up again next year,” Schiavoni said. “This is my fourth year on the team and this is the farthest we’ve made it. It’s been a blast. I’ll remember this for the rest of my life.”

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Shelter Island 10K Results The Rock hosted 40th anniversary run By Nicole Teitler nicole@indyeastend.com On Saturday, June 15, Shelter Island hosted its 40th Anniversary 10K/5K. There were approximately 1660 registered runners along the USA track and field certified course. Funds from the race went to several East End charities. Peter Hawkins of Malverne, 55,

The 40th running of the Shelter Island 10K gets underway Saturday, June 15. Independent/Mark Kopko Photography.

won the wheelchair race, coming in at 37:30.71 followed by William Lehr of Shelter Island, 61, coming in at 41:06.07. Placing for the 10K was Eliud Ngetich of Briarwood, 25, in first

place with a time of 29:49.19, averaging a 4:48-minute mile. Tariku Demelash Abera, 24, of New York City, came in second at 29:59.71. In third was Urgesa Kedir Figa, 23, of New York

City, coming in at 30:02.53. Samuel Gotts, from New York City, 26, came in first for the 5K with a time of 17:38.96, a 5:47-mile. Behind him Continued On Page 45.

Hurricanes Touch Down At Empire Challenge Three Westhampton Beach football players compete in All-Star game By Desirée Keegan desiree@indyeastend.com

A record-breaking selection number came with some added hype for three Westhampton Beach football players. Liam McIntyre, Jonathan Mendoza, and Edon Popi were chosen to compete in the Empire Challenge at Hofstra University’s Shuart Stadium June 14, where Long Island blew away New York City’s All-Star team 44-20. “I had always hoped since I was a freshman that I would play in this game senior year,” McIntyre said. “It was a lot of fun having three of us from Westhampton Beach all on the team. It just shows the hard work our coaches and teammates are putting in at Westhampton. We are finally on the map.” McIntyre, a 6’, 200-pound linebacker/fullback, was a “no-brainer” to be selected, according to Hurricanes head coach Bryan Schaumloffel, especially because the senior was the winner of the Hansen Award, given to Suffolk County’s best player. Finishing the season covering 876 yards on 149 attempts with 15 touchdowns, McIntyre’s also a two-time first team All-State and two-time first

team All-Long Island selection. “Running out on to the field in front of all those fans was awesome,” said McIntyre, a Long Island University-commit. “It made me feel like I was back in football season, and made me realize I’m ready to do this for four more years.” The boys received first-class treatment, which included new gear inside a decked-out locker room, and recognition during pre- and postgame ceremonies. Fans ran up asking for autographs, and came out in the hundreds to cheer on their favorite players. The game, in its 24th season, benefits the Boomer Esiason Foundation and cystic fibrosis research. “It was one of the best two weeks I’ve ever been involved with in football,” said St. Anthony’s coach Rich Reichert, who took part in the final game of his career after 41 seasons in football. “These kids, they did everything right. They showed up for practice, they were respectful, and then they finished the deal.” By the end of the first half, it was hardly a question whether Long

Westhampton Beach football players Liam McIntyre, Jonathan Mendoza, and Edon Popi following the 24th annual Empire Challenge All-Star football game. Independent/Courtesy Bryan Schaumloffel

Island would win. It was a matter of by how much. Long Island’s offense rolled along, accruing 450 yards on 63 plays and scoring 30 points against New York City’s defense in the first half. Long Island set the tone by scoring on each of its five first-half drives. Mendoza, a 6’8”, 330-pound offensive tackle, was involved in multiple plays across the game to protect his teammates as they made moves toward touchdowns, including a few pancakes in the first half. “That’s about the best play you can make as an offensive tackle,” the second-team All-Long Island and third team All-State selection said before pointing to his favorite play of the game. “On a counter to the left I had to bounce outside the gap and met the outside backer. I ended up taking him to the ground with so much momentum that we rolled once or twice before we stopped.” “He had a great senior year and opened people’s eyes this year to who

he can be as a player,” Schaumloffel said of Mendoza. “During the game he shined.” Popi, a 5’10”, 225-pound guard, has been an integral piece of the offensive and defensive lines for the Hurricanes for the past three years, according to Schaumloffel. He’s a two-time All-County player who made second-team All-Long Island, and helped Long Island’s defense hold New York City to 122 yards on 24 plays. Playing defensive tackle, Popi grabbed a loose ball on a fumble for an extra Long Island possession. “We’re definitely going to miss him for years to come,” the coach said. “To say that Edon has been an unsung hero for us these past two years would be an understatement.” The three players from one team is a first for Westhampton. Most teams are lucky if one athlete is chosen to compete. “It’s a great honor for our kids Continued On Page 51.

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thinkable. “Terrorists are coming here those words kept running through my to kill my wife and kids” kept running call Jim Mackin @ 631.324.2500 head. What could I do that would be through my mind. more direct than simply writing a check I suppose I could have fallen into a to the Red Cross? mental “Maginot Line” at that point — While many Americans turned to board up the windows, create caches of volunteerism in order to put their hearts, water, medicine, and food and just keep hands, and minds at work, I was faced peering over the ramparts — and hope with two realities. At nearly 48, I wasn’t they never came . . . exactly what the Army recruiter at Times A friend of mine in the U.S. military Square in New York had as #1 on his list advised me to “Do something you love. of potential (or wanted) candidates and, Many school-age children wanted to be secondly, it was apparent that the ter- fire fighters or police officers when they rorists were seriously dedicated to wip- were kids. Go volunteer to help them.” ing out as many Americans as possible. So, I thought about it — beyond famThe unthinkable — suddenly — became ily, nation, and our God above, what do

FISHING REPORT By Scott Jeffrey

The Porgies Bite At Rogers Rock Go to Hampton Bays for fluke Shinnecock Bay/Inlet/Ocean The fluke fishing in Shinnecock bay is tough. Some days they’re there, some

days not. Keep moving throughout the bay to find them. Squid, spearing, and gulp are all

I love? The sea spread out before my mind’s eye . . . So, I turned to the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, an integral part of the United States Coast Guard. I submit that it is among the most effective ways to “get in this thing . . .” If you live, work, or “summer” out east on Long Island, please read on. Congress established the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary in 1939 to assist the U.S. Coast Guard active-duty corps in promoting boating safety. It boasts more than 32,000 members from all walks of life who receive special training so that they may be a functional part of the U.S. Coast Guard. Today the USCG Auxiliary plays a larger role with greater responsibilities than at any other time in history. Auxiliary members are at the helm of marine safety and security patrols, serving as foreign language interpreters, educating the public on recreational boating safety, and supporting many other vital operational and administrative missions. In 2013, USCG Auxiliary members up and down the east coast of America donated over 2.3 million hours in service to

our country — from cooks in galleys to search and rescue. The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary is organized at the national level, district level, divisional level and, ultimately, the flotilla level. The flotilla is where the rubber meets the road or, better put, where the hull meets the waves. All members join the auxiliary by joining a local flotilla, and that is where the real work gets done — everything from crew augmentation on USCG seagoing vessels to helping out in the mess hall at a duty station. And, there couldn’t be a better time to join, as USCG Auxiliary is in the midst of a concerted recruitment campaign. Do you need a boat to join? Absolutely not! We’ll train you to become a certified crew member. However, if you have one and want to get it certified as an “operational facility,” you one day could find yourself leading a patrol as coxswain on the deck of your own vessel with a crew under your responsibility. Do you need to know how to swim to join? Again, no! There are many jobs within the USCG Auxiliary that are Continued On Next Page.

working. Bass are in the inlet but a keeper is a struggle. Big bluefish continue to move throughout the bay, inlet, and ocean, chasing bait. Some bigger bass have been found outside in the ocean under the bunker schools for those trolling Mojo rigs and doing the snag and drop on bunker method. The ocean fluke bite is slow but the sea bass are there on the reef and surrounding pieces just waiting for Sunday, June 23.

here. Find the bunkers schools and the bluefish should not be fair away.

Peconics The porgy bite is at Rogers Rock, Jessups, and Roses Grove areas, along with some weakfish and blowfish in the mix. Not hearing much on the fluke

Shorebound The Shinnecock Canal still producing porgies north of the locks along with a few fluke. The Shinnecock inlet has fluke, blues, and bass for those on the rocks. Over at the Ponquogue Bridge/ Pier fluke, bass, and bluefish are hanging around the structure. The ocean beaches both east and west of the inlet are producing schoolie bass on the dawn and dusk tides. East End Bait & Tackle Phone: 631-728-1744 www.eastendbaitandtackle.com

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The Pebble Beach Golf Links have provided the setting for many great occasions and many great stories since they opened for play in 1919 — 100 years ago. Johnny Miller, a recently retired World Golf Hall of Fame member, fell in love with Pebble when he won the 1968 California State Amateur, and it proved to be an early indication of Miller’s greatness that was to follow. Another great occasion was the display Tiger put on by winning the 2000 U.S. Open Championship by a jaw-dropping 15 shots. I can’t find anyone who thinks that record will ever be broken. And then there is the story of Andy

Dillard, a journeyman Tour pro who barely made enough to cover his expenses. Dillard decided that he would try to qualify for the 1992 U.S. Open at Pebble. After successfully getting through the Memphis regional qualifier, he arrived at Pebble Beach with very little money to cover his travel expenses and definitely not enough to hire a caddie or even enough for food. But he wrote a $1500 check with little money in the bank that the USGA cashed, in hopes of earning prize money to cover it. And then the magic began. Dillard started out with birdies on #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, and #6 and then Bob Estes, who was paired with Dillard, casually asked him if he realized that he

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wholly land-based — public education, public affairs, radio watch standing at a USCG Coast Guard station or helping out as a mechanic at the motor pool. You don’t even have to like the water. You just have to want “get in this thing” and do something for your nation. It has been said that this will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave.

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had just birdied the first six holes. Then the golf gods stepped in and Dillard bogeyed #7 but finished the day tied for second with a 67. He went on to make the cut and make $18,069, which was a fortune to Dillard, and to this day, he still holds the record for making birdies on the opening six holes of a U.S. Open Championship. All the talk coming into the 119th U.S. Open Championship was about how Brooks Koepka could accomplish something no American has ever done, and that’s to win three U.S. Opens in a row. In fact, it has only been done once by a Scottish golfer named Willie Anderson and that was over 100 years ago. While Koepka didn’t achieve that particular record, he did make it into the history books by becoming the first player ever to shoot four rounds in the 60s at a U.S. Open without winning (69, 69, 68, 68). In the end, only one thing kept Koepka from achieving his threepeat and that was Gary Woodland. Woodland has won three times on the PGA Tour and has held the 54hole lead seven times in Tour events but none of those three victories came as a result of being the 54-hole leader. However, the story changed during the 119th U.S. Open. He had the lead after the first 36 holes, after 54 holes, and after 72 holes. Incredible as it may seem, Woodland played four rounds at Pebble without a single three-putt. He actually

missed the green in regulation 20 times but managed to save par 16 of those times. Quite a performance. His previous best finish in our national championship was 23rd, but with rounds of 68, 65, 69, and 69 for a 13 under par total, Woodland is the new 2019 U.S. Open Champion by three shots over Koepka. By the way, when Tiger won by 15 in 2000 he finished at 12 under par. Woodland actually began his college career as a basketball player, but it didn’t take him long before he realized his true passion was golf. There’s no doubt in my mind that while holding the U.S. Open trophy on the 72nd hole that he definitely knew he had made the right decision. With three Major Championships now in the books, there’s only one left, but it has the potential to be one of the best ever. The Open Championship will be returning to Portrush in Northern Ireland after a 68-year gap. The Irish and Northern Irish alike are “very keen on their golf ” and when tickets were put on sale last fall, they sold out in a matter of days. Recently, some additional tickets were made available, and those were gone in a matter of hours. The home crowd will be massive and will no doubt be solidly behind their Irish boys . . . Rory McIlroy, Graeme McDowell, and Shane Lowry. I can’t wait to see how it turns out.

In third was a 41-year-old from Long Island City, Pavel Alexanderov, with a time of 20:03.92. The milestone 40-year celebration brought out several celebrities who participated. Former Olympians Benji Durden and Kyle Heffner, who both competed on the 1980 Olympic team both competed in this year’s 10K. Heffner, 64, from McKinney, TX, placed 75th with 43:14.28 and a 6:58-minute mile. Durden, 67, from Boulder, CO came in 294th at 51:19.30 and a

8:16-minute mile. Other famed competitors were Bill Rodgers, former Olympian and four-time NYC Marathon winner, as well as a four-time Boston Marathon winner. At 71, Rodgers placed 334th with a 52:23.53 time, an 8:26-mile. Olympic Gold Medal winner and first-ever women’s Olympic marathon champion, Joan Benoit Samuelson ran a time of 40:26.93, placing the 62-year-old in 48th place with a 6:31-minute mile.

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