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How Sweet It Is! Robyn Blair Davidson creates candy coated décor

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What is your favorite candy? To eat, I love sour belts from makeyour-own candy bag stores. To work with, I love using movie theater candy boxes. They’re so colorful!

Why candy as a focal point? I love candy. Growing up, candy was always a treat, and I still appreciate a good piece as an adult, clearly. Looking at candy has always made me innately happy, and smile, which my art now tends to do.

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The owner of TENET is a dear friend, and I’ve shopped with him for years. When I started my business, we caught up over lunch and he offered to display my pieces in his store over the summer, his busiest season, and the rest is history. Baybi Pop was opening mid-summer and started collectively pulling some of the coolest brands to showcase in its store. A friend of mine was working with the owner, shared my art, and they reached out instantly to request

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How Sweet It Is! Robyn Blair Davidson

By Nicole Teitler nicole@indyeastend.com Based out of New York City, Robyn Blair Davidson’s artwork is pretty sweet to look at. She combines art and candy to create wall pieces that bring out the most colorful parts of a client’s personality. Davidson, who has a house in Water Mill, has collaborated with TENET in Southampton and Baybi Pop in Montauk to showcase her delectable pieces. Saturated in color, each piece includes a phrase that pops off plexiglass. She’s also recently partnered with Dormify to sell print versions of her work.

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pieces. They are currently selling my original art and candy dishes.

Tell me about your artistic process. For the actual candy, I only use packaged pieces, never loose candy. I also use a special glue to help preserve each piece, and I work with expert plexiglass manufacturers to tightly seal my pieces, making sure that nothing can get in and nothing can get out. I tend to get lost in the candy packaging. Sometimes I’m looking more at shapes, other times at colors. I go through phases of what I gravitate

toward and what I want to see come to life. Right now, I’m obsessed with monochromatic colors of candy in my pieces and gradient colors in the text.

What made you decide to do this?

Ellie Hunter: Steeling Beauty From trading to luxury building . . . to horses

When I started, I actually had no intention of turning my love of candy into a full-time business. I was sitting in my living room in 2018 staring at a bowl of candy on my coffee table. I was really into making my space a reflection of who I am, and it hit me that I needed to put candy on the wall. I knew exactContinued On Page B26.

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Dear Rick, Thank you for the article on Dr. Susan Edwards and about her wonderful work with traumatized children. Susan also thanks you. Hopefully she can find more support to continue with her work. She does a great service helping these children. You did a great service to help her get the word out. Best Regards, Frank Dalene

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News & Opinion East Quogue: A Village On The Horizon? Public referendum for hamlet residents will be held within 40 days By Desirée Keegan desiree@indyeastend.com

Southampton Town Supervisor Jay Schneiderman has found the East Quogue Village Exploratory Committee’s revised petition to be sufficient, and a hamlet-wide referendum will be held on incorporating. The only thing amended from the initial petition was the list of regular inhabitants, which was originally found to have 34 deceased members. All other requirements had previously been satisfied. Schneiderman’s decision can be challenged by the objectors, which could keep the matter tied up in court for months. But if it’s not challenged, a public vote will happen in 40 days. The proposed village includes the East Quogue School District and the Northern Fire District. This meets the legal requirements for boundary lines with the Village of Quogue to the west, the Flanders/Riverhead School District to the north, and the Hampton Bays School District to the east. Dune Road and the Atlantic Ocean is the southern boundary. Suffolk County voter registration and Southampton Tax Map data shows 3428 people are regular inhabitants, which means at least 692 signatures were needed on the petition. With more than 780 signatures, this was also met. The East Quogue Village Exploratory Committee, a 15-member group, led by co-chairs Dave Celi and Karen Kooi, began working together in November 2017, trying to figure out a way to be heard, but found it difficult when there’s no East Quogue representation on the town board, and the hamlet only makes up eight percent of the town’s voting population. “I am very excited that democracy is at work, and we will have an opportunity to bring the village incorporation to a vote,” Celi said.

“We’ve stood up at many meetings and said ‘this is how we feel,’ and no one’s ever had the ability to ascertain what we wanted,” he said previously. “We feel we have no voice. We feel Southampton Town is not listening. It’s time East Quogue takes its future into its own hands.” While some may say the rejection of The Hills planned development district and its replacement with the Lewis Road planned residential development is the motive behind the movement, Kooi said while it may have been a catalyst, there were many other issues, such as the Damascus Road landfill contamination that left over 40 homes without drinking water, that have left community members feeling overlooked. “The town was busy finger-pointing over who should take responsibility,” Kooi said in a previous interview. “And the East Quogue Village is not going to have any say in whether the golf course gets built, whether the village was formed tomorrow or not. The plan is moving forward, and East Quogue has lost all these great community benefits.” The original petition was submitted April 3, with the amended one received by Schneiderman July 1. After a final public hearing on the sufficiency of the petition August 14, and all testimony and objections taken into consideration, Schneiderman said this time it passed the test. “When I denied it last time I filled in precisely what the technical flaws were — the list of regular inhabitants was inaccurate — and I needed to see a goodfaith effort that they tried to give me a list that was accurate,” Schneiderman said, pointing to two recent deaths of residents who’d made their way onto the new list. “It looked that way. I wasn’t looking for a

Members of the East Quogue Village Exploratory Committee. Independent/Cyndi McNamara

perfect list, just a reasonable effort.” “I believe village law was written to allow home rule, to give people an opportunity to decide their fate as a community,” Schneiderman added. “Not to make it impossible to ever incorporate as a village.” The committee’s main objective was coming up with a thin layer of government at the lowest cost possible. There will be a mayor, trustees, and a local architectural review board made up of volunteers. The only paid position, required by law, will be the village clerk. It’s also looking to have its proposed village manage building, planning, zoning, and code enforcement, but rely on the town for police coverage and public works. Kooi said while there have been rumors about wanting to model it after the Village of

Quogue, she said the group is actually looking to mirror the Village of Sagaponack, which incorporated in 2005. “We had booths set up at the post office and local businesses to answer people’s questions, and we tried explaining that we’re not trying to reinvent the wheel,” Kooi said. “Once people understood that, they were eager to sign and eager to learn. We want to protect our community character and the residents here, and we want to do this at the lowest cost possible. Sagaponack has proved it can be done.” Sagaponack Village Mayor Donald Louchheim agreed. “In the 13 years since our incorporation, Sagaponack Village has demonstrated that a concerned community can Continued On Page 78.

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Springs School Harassment Hearing Held Teacher claims offensive, sexist behavior from superior ignored by admin By T. E. McMorrow t.e@indyeastend.com

As parents in Springs readied their children to return to school, a hearing on charges that the school allowed a male supervisor to harass a female employee, then took punitive action against her when she registered a complaint, was being held in a courtroom at the New York State Department of Human Rights office in Hauppauge, starting on Monday, August 26. The substitute teacher and former office worker at the school, Dianne Meh-

rhoff, the alleged victim, was the first to testify. She reiterated what she had told The Independent earlier this year, that in February 2016, she took on an additional job as a part-time clerk-typist for the school, on top of her substitute teaching duties. In July 2017, Michael Henery was hired as a business administrator for Springs School, making him Mehrhoff’s second-level supervisor. She told Administrative Law Judge Robert Vespoli that

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Henery repeatedly used language she found misogynistic and offensive, and that when she reported this alleged behavior to Debra Winter, the school district’s superintendent, she was told by Winter that Henery would be spoken to about his behavior. She told the judge that the unwanted behavior continued, with Henery saying to her, at one point, “Oh, that’s right. I have to watch what I say around some people because they get offended.” She also said that Winter was aware of Henery’s continued allegedly offensive behavior. The school was being represented by Adam Kleinberg of the law firm Sokoloff Stern, the same firm that represents the Town of East Hampton in its legal battle with the owner of Duryea’s, Marc Rowan. Michael Adeyemi of the New York State Division of Human Rights, representing the department, was doing the questioning on behalf of Mehrhoff. Her testimony took up the entire day. Several school employees are expected

to testify on behalf of both sides. The hearing was expected to last at least two days. Debra Winter, the embattled superintendent of the Springs School district, was on hand throughout the first day's testimony, sitting by the district's attorneys. It was not clear if Winter eventually would testify. During the questioning by Adeyemi, Mehrhoff teared up several times, as she described what she says was abusive language and conduct by Henery. She told the court that she had been teaching as a substitute since 2004, and had taken on the additional responsibilities of clerk in 2016. Her immediate supervisor was Julie Bistrian, then a close friend. During Kleinberg's cross examination, he focused on friendly texts between them, trying to show that Mehrhoff did not complain when Bistrian used foul language. He particularly focused on the meaning of various emojis in the texts between the two. The hearing continued on Tuesday, August 27, past press time.

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A proposed one day a week ban on deer hunting with guns during the upcoming January hunting season garnered little support from the East Hampton Town Board.

Hunting Ban Gunned Down By Board Airport noise also hot topic at East Hampton town meeting By T. E. McMorrow t.e@indyeastend.com

The East Hampton Town Board heard a litany of complaints August 21 on subjects that are sore points for some residents: airport noise and weekend hunting. Those complaining about the noise of guns and the danger they say is caused by hunting for deer with guns in East Hampton Town saw their hoped-for one

day a week ban on the sport during the January season shot down by four of the five board members. Jeffrey Bragman, who helped orchestrate bringing the question of a weekend day ban in for a full board discussion, found himself marching to the beat of a different drummer than the rest. While his fellow board members were

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not on his side, he cited a petition that has been signed by more than 600 residents supporting the ban. “I felt that our board has remained largely silent, for the most part” on the issue, he said, adding silence could be read as “recalcitrance to act.” According to the New York State’s Department of Environmental Conservation, hunting with non-muzzle loading guns will be allowed in Suffolk County from January 5 to January 31. Deer hunting with muzzle-loading guns is banned entirely across Long Island, while archery deer hunting is permitted from October 1, 2019 through January 31, 2020. Supervisor Peter Van Scoyoc responded to Bragman’s comments by saying that hunting has been a thorny issue for the town as it wrestles with an apparent growth in the deer population, as evidenced by the increase in vehicular accidents involving deer from 475 in 2016 to 647 in 2018. This is based on visit www.easthamptonchamber.com.

Snapping Turtle Walk The South Fork Natural History Museum & Nature Center’s Andy Sabin will lead “Snapping Turtles: Andy’s Annual Prehistoric Monster Hunt,” a family nature walk for all ages on Saturday, August 31, at 10 AM. Sabin, president of SOFO’s board of directors, will give participants an up-close look and educational lesson on snapping turtles. The Common

the number of deceased animals picked up on roadways. He also said that, while there have been no known fatalities in the town caused by hunters, such is not the case with fatal accidents caused by deer on highways, citing a bicyclist who was killed in Springs several years ago after a collision with a car involving a deer. David Lys picked up on a point Van Scoyoc made that much of the gun noise heard from hunters is actually from those shooting waterfowl. Councilwoman Kathee Burke-Gonzalez said she believes a conversation should be had with the DEC. Councilwoman Sylvia Overby said “forests are dying” across the town because of the overbrowning by deer. “Part of being rural is being able to hunt,” she said. “I love this place because it is rural. Banning hunting puts us one step closer to urbanization.” At the same time, she does not like hunting, personally, and understands the feelings of those opposing the matter. After listening to about a half dozen opponents to the airport and noise created by planes, the board heard from East Hampton Airport manager Jim Brundige, who said summer traffic is up sharply, anticipating an increase for August of over 25 percent total trips. Total airport traffic, he said, has risen this year to 15,810 total trips in or out of the airport, up from 14,716 last year. Helicopter traffic, which tends to be the noisiest, and is about 30 percent of all trips, is down slightly for the year, though there was an uptick in July. A big part of the increase is from local and recreational flyers, with such traffic jumping from 4680 to 5552 trips, an 18-percent increase. Several speakers who addressed the board during the public portion urged the board to shut it down. The town board has previously tried to manage the noise through flight curfews, only to have those struck down in court. Managing a workable approach to the airport is going to be a major challenge for the board moving forward, Van Scoyoc said. The town could close the airport come 2021, when an agreement with the federal government regarding the airport expires. Snapping Turtle, the largest freshwater turtle on the South Fork, has large, powerful jaws, can grow to be three feet long, and weigh an average of 45 pounds, and has been around since before the dinosaurs. During the walk, participants will view these turtles in their natural habitat. Reservations are required. The event is $15 for adults, $10 for children ages three to 12, and free for SOFO members. For more information, visit www.sofo.org.

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The mandate is ironclad: Get vaccinated or don’t show up for school. Independent

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Students Need Vaccine To Begin School Next Week Most high schoolers must abide by state law By Rick Murphy rmurphy@indyeastend.com Forget the religious-based objections or any other reason not to get your child vaccinated: All students in grades seven through 10 must get a meningococcal conjugate vaccine or they will not be allowed to attend school next week. Period. In fact, a total of two doses is required: some 12th graders may still require two while most will need one more. “Any student who is not fully vaccinated will not be allowed on campus the first day of school,” warned Adam Fine, principal at East Hampton High School. “Our hands are tied,” said Richard Burns, the East Hampton school district superintendent, referring to the new law. “There is nothing we can do.” Meningococcal disease is a rare but dangerous disease that strikes without warning. It can cause meningitis (an infection of the lining of the brain and spinal cord) and sepsis (blood infections). Even with treatment, an infection can lead to death within a few hours, according to the Centers for Disease Control. “In non-fatal cases, permanent disabilities can include loss of limbs, hearing loss, and brain damage,” it states. “Immunizing children and young adults at these ages is critical to protecting them from this potentially fatal and devastating disease,” said Commissioner of Health Dr. Howard Zucker. “We are fortunate to have a vaccine for meningitis and urge parents to stay on top of their children’s vaccine requirements.” The abruptness and finality of the law gave some parents cause for pause, but Burns said the vaccines are plenti-

ful and easy to get. “There haven’t been many pushbacks. We hand-delivered letters and set up meetings with nurses if need be.” “Fears can arise from practical concerns, say, the modern vaccine schedule, which requires children to receive up to 24 shots before the age of two. Or they can arise from scientific or moral misgivings,” according to a study by Scientific American. There are some rare occasions when the vaccine requirements can be waived, specifically children with immune deficiencies, Burns noted. “We have less than 10 parents with religious objections,” he said. “Throughout history, it was common to believe that vaccines were violating God’s way or perhaps violating the sanctuary of the body,” said Arthur Allen, author of “Vaccine: The Controversial Story of Medicine’s Greatest Lifesaver.” In New York State last year, a measles outbreak flourished in a couple hot pockets. Measles cases were concentrated among children from Orthodox Jewish families, many of whom attended religious schools where vaccination rates may have been below the 95 percent threshold considered necessary to maintain immunity. The outbreaks began when unvaccinated travelers returned from Israel, where an outbreak persisted, and spread the disease here. Burns said that will not happen again, and that there isn’t a groundswell of support for a similar boycott of the vaccine.

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Massive Land Clearing Alleged In Amagansett Peconic Land Trust takes legal action to stop deforestation By Rick Murphy rmurphy@indyeastend.com

Randy Lerner is no stranger to controversy in East Hampton, and he’s knee-deep in it again. Neighbors of a 5.9-acre parcel he controls in Stony Hill, Amagansett — land with strict easements attached to it — say it has allegedly been illegally cleared of mature trees worth perhaps hundreds of thousands of dollars, according to the Peconic Land Trust. The easement on the property has been in place since 1995, with no violations in its history. The defendants are the third owners of the property under the easement, with 341 Town Lane LLC acquired the property on July 31. “Within days of acquiring the title to the property, the new owners had a tree removal company cut down and stack throughout the easement property approximately 75 to 125 trees, many of them mature, without notice to the Peconic Land Trust, which is required by the conservation easement document,” the trust said in an August 23 press release. It said the native trees included American beech, sassafras, American holly, and white oak, and that the trust was seeking restoration of the trees as well as a stop to any further clearing.

“We want it to be restored,” said John v.H. Halsey, president of the Peconic Land Trust. “The reality is it’s very hard to restore.” The Peconic Land Trust obtained a temporary restraining order against 341 Town Lane LLC and its principal owner, Lerner, for the violation. The order was issued by acting Justice Joseph Farneti in Suffolk County Supreme Court in Riverhead Thursday, August 8. Tiffany Scarlato and Denise Schoen, two local attorneys said to represent Lerner, did not return calls for comment by press time. Halsey said Lerner recently purchased a house adjacent to the area in question that contains pastures. The seller placed the easement on a portion of the property specifically so it wouldn’t be cleared. Halsey said the new owner could have cleared the trees said to be “dead, decayed, or diseased.” The trust expects to be able to glean as much information as it can between now and September 4, when the case goes before the judge again. “Sometimes these easements are hard to enforce, but it is in everyone’s best interest,” Halsey said, adding he Continued On Page 78.

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Before It’s Too Late Center for Clean Water Technology acts on improving water quality By Bridget LeRoy bridget@indyeastend.com

Dr. Christopher Gobler, executive director for The Center for Clean Water Technology. Independent/Courtesy The Center for Clean Water Technology

Water quality. If you live on Long Island, it's a going concern. Rapidly declining water quality in the rivers, creeks, bays, and oceans of the East End has gone begging for new ideas and solutions before it’s too late, as the existing technology has been incapable of reversing the trend. The New York State Center for Clean Water Technology at Stony Brook University, which cut its ribbon in early July, is designed to bridge these science and technology gaps through a unique approach. Its team is facilitating concerted efforts among university and research institutions, regulatory agencies, and private sector resources.

Funded by New York State with support from Bloomberg Philanthropies, the Center’s focus is three-fold: Focus on strategic research to inform refinements to existing technology; develop novel and affordable approaches for nutrient and contaminant removal or reuse; and develop collaborations to propel existing businesses, and inspire and support entrepreneurship. A central premise of the Center is the recognition that water quality degradation is a problem that is prevalent nationwide and in communities across the globe, making the scientific and technology advancements that result from its collaborations marketable to other ar-

eas. In addition to developing solutions for the region’s pressing environmental crisis, the Center is dedicated to attracting industry support to the area, further positioning New York, and Long Island in particular, as a leading hub for water technology development. Long Island is an ideal location for cultivating the development of water protection technologies — in particular enhanced individual onsite treatment — because its needs are so great. In Suffolk County alone, an area 2373 square miles in size, there are approximately 350,000 individual onsite systems, of which 260,000 have already been identified by Suffolk County to need upgrading.

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Southampton Strives Toward Sustainable Future Town discusses ongoing efforts to be 100 percent renewable by 2025 By Desirée Keegan desiree@indyeastend.com Councilman John Bouvier and Trustee Ann Welker in a battery-powered boat. Independent/Courtesy Southampton Town

“As we continue to see Earth change and we notice our local communities change, we are forced to both adjust to the new normal and take a step back to evaluate how and if we will play a role as stewards on this planet.” — Trevor Nace, senior science contributor, Forbes. At the Conscience Point Marina in North Sea August 19, Councilman John Bouvier demonstrated Southampton Town’s commitment to its goal of being 100 percent renewable by 2025, relying on alternative energy sources like wind and solar power to eliminate the pollution that accompanies fossil fuel energy. With the Sustainable Southampton Green Advisory Committee, of which the councilman is a co-executive officer, he demonstrated that environmental stewardship, and its improvement on residents’ quality of life. It’s done through multiple programs and policies designed to reduce greenhouse gases. Bouvier and Trustee Ann Welker, along with members of the sustainability committee, powered a batteryoperated boat to demonstrate how

clean renewable battery technology is being embraced by all sectors, including marine. “I am always amazed by what determined and creative people can do,” Bouvier said. “This Southampton Town administration is blessed with such talent exhibited both by staff and those that give their time and skills, like the folk on our committees, to help us reach energy and environmental goals that are critical to the future.” At the beginning of the month, the town board voted unanimously to hire a Community Choice Aggregation administrator — proceeding down a path to seek an alternative provider for electricity from renewable sources at a lower price than what town residents are paying now. Within the last year, Southampton has transitioned all 1778 streetlights that consume two million kilowatt hours a year to LEDs, saving the town one million kilowatt hours and $268,000 annually. Southampton is also in the process of replacing its fleet of vehicles with electric or hybrid ones — as leases come up for renewal — along with its lawn and maintenance

Ozone Level A Cause For Concern Some days it’s difficult to breathe By Rick Murphy rmurphy@indyeastend.com

No. You’re not dying — your planet is. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued an ozone health advisory on Thursday, August 22, for Long Island and the Metropolitan region. It is an all-too-frequent event in recent years, state officials said. Suffolk County Health Commis-

sioner Dr. James Tomarken advised all residents, especially young children, seniors, those who exercise or are involved in strenuous outdoor work, and those with pre-existing respiratory or heart problems, to “limit strenuous outdoor activity.” Ozone levels are often elevated after noon through early evening on

equipment. A solar array was also placed on the Tiana Beach Pavilion, and the town is evaluating current proposals to add solar to town buildings, while applying for grant funding to remediate brownfield sites and prepare them for solar installation. Solarize Southampton, a program, like most on the energy front, run under Department of Municipal Works Director Christine Fetten, tripled the number of rooftop solar applications. New residential houses over 4500 square feet must now meet a more stringent target, and this results in a more efficiently built house, uses less energy to operate, and typically has rooftop solar or geothermal heating and cooling. There’s also a fast track for residential solar permitting. Other local efforts have resulted in the Cornell Cooperative Extension program at the Tiana Bayside Education Center to promote aquaculture and estuary restoration practices, limits on the use of fertilizer through wetland covenants, and installation of electric vehicle charging stations at Ponquogue Beach. “I sometimes refer to Council-

man Bouvier as the educator-in-chief on the town board as it relates to sustainability issues,” Deputy Supervisor Frank Zappone said. “The reality is that in almost all instances where the town board voted on sustainability policies and/or programs, the votes have been unanimous, testimony to the shared leadership and commitment of the town board.” Besides working toward being 100 percent renewable, the town is also looking to be carbon neutral by 2040. It goes hand-in-hand with Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Clean Energy Standard. He’s committed to seeing an 80-percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions over 1990 levels by 2025; source 50 percent of the state’s electricity from renewable resources by 2030, with proposed expansion to 70 percent; 9000MW of offshore wind by 2035; 1500MW of energy storage by 2025; while reshaping the state’s energy efficiency, clean energy, and energy innovation programs. “These are just the first steps,” Bouvier said. “We share a common goal, and know that inaction is just not an option.”

hot, sunny days, said Lori Severino, a spokeswoman for the state DEC. “We have air quality monitors all over the state,” she said. In the more populated regions, ozone tends to “sit in the air” when temperatures are peaking. “An advisory is a warning to stop using energy,” Severino said. Auto exhausts, air conditioning, and assorted pollutants all contribute to the problem, she explained. Whether in its pure form or mixed with other chemicals, ozone can be harmful to your health. When inhaled, ozone can damage the lungs. Relatively low amounts of ozone can cause chest pain, coughing, shortness of breath, and lung irritation. On August 22, the New York Metro region had the highest ozone layers in the state. According to the DEC, ground level ozone is not emitted directly into the

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East Hampton ZBA Rejects Duryea’s CO Certificate remains in place under court order, town is appealing By T. E. McMorrow t.e@indyeastend.com The East Hampton Town Zoning Board of Appeals agreed, in principle, to revoke the certificate of occupancy issued for Duryea’s Dock earlier this year. The vote, which is an unofficial straw poll meant to guide the crafting of a written decision, was 4-0 in favor of revocation. Chairman John Whelan recused himself, because an architectural firm he works with, Stelle Lomont Rouhani Architects, was hired by Marc Rowan, the billionaire owner of Duryea’s, to design another Montauk project. The CO was issued by East Hampton Town’s lead building inspector, Anne

Hampton Classic Opening Day Photos by Richard Lewin, Lisa Tamburini, Rob Rich/www.societyallure.com Preparation, anticipation, and fun were the orders of the day at the Hampton Classic horse show’s Opening Day in Bridgehampton on Sunday, August 25. Besides equestrian events, there was a broad variety of fun for kids. Holly Orlando, with Cathy Zicherman’s True Story, won the $10,000 Marders Local Hunter Derby. Stephanie Bulger with Mariano and Romy Lauer with Bonaparte tied as Grand Local Hunter Champions, and Lauer and Bonaparte claimed The Knox School Local Junior Hunter Champion title. Adrienne Sternlicht claimed top spot in the $30,000 Land Rover Jumper Challenge, besting fellow American Molly Ashe-Cawley and Berdien (on the cover) by a mere four onethousandths of a second. As usual, the event attracted celebrities like Billy Joel, Georgina Bloomberg, Michael Bloomberg, Donna Karan and others.

Glennon, in February after she was pressured to do so, according to the inspector, as part of a stipulation of settlement with the town, which has since sought for that for it to be overturned. The ZBA acknowledged that its decision, even after members sign off on the written determination being prepared by outside counsel Gary Weintraub, will not be binding. At least for now. The judge handling Rowan’s four lawsuits against the town, Justice David Reilly, has ruled that the certificate of occupancy is to remain in effect until he rules on the town’s motion to overturn

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Suffolk County Legal Aid Attorneys Seek Union Low pay and moral spurs motivate change, leader says By T. E. McMorrow t.e@indyeastend.com

The attorneys working for the Legal Aid Society of Suffolk County have taken the first steps toward forming a union in an effort to improve the working conditions and pay for the lawyers who defend the indigent. The Suffolk County Legal Aid Society Attorneys Association has petitioned the local chapter of Legal Aid to recognize it as the official union for the attorneys. A founding member and staff attorney for the association, Arthur

Burdette, explained the move last week. Each branch of the Legal Aid Society, he said, operates independently from the others as its own not-forprofit. The problem in Suffolk County, Burdette said, is pay. In New York City, he said, Legal Aid attorneys start at $66,000, contrasted with the roughly $55,000 starting pay in Suffolk County. In Nassau County, the starting pay is roughly the same as in Suffolk, Burdette said, but the pay level rises as the attor-

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neys gain experience. On the other hand, Burdette said, in Suffolk, a good young attorney, who has to travel greater distances to the courthouses spread out across the county than those working in Nassau, can find themselves stuck at their entry-wage level for years. This creates an incentive among good young attorneys to quickly look elsewhere for work. “Many experienced trial attorneys left to become prosecuting attorneys with the Suffolk County District Attorney’s office,” Burdette said, adding, “It also makes it much harder for Legal Aid to recruit.” That lowers the bar in terms of some of the young potential attorneys applying for work. Fifty percent of recent applicants fresh out of law school to the Suffolk County society had to be turned away when they failed their bar exams. Burdette said his group has a tentative agreement with Suffolk County’s branch to gain recognition for the group voluntarily. “We are open to further discussions,” he said. At the same time, it is filing with the National Labor Board. Burdette is one of three attorneys spearheading the drive to unionize the LASSC. The other two are Lani Houston and Kathleen Evers. Burdette’s route to his current

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post is an unusual one. He was a career firefighter in Garden City and a member of the International Association of Firefighters Local 1588 who worked his way through law school, then served as a prosecuting attorney for the Suffolk County DA’s office for five years before joining Legal Aid. He believes that, in the end, the union will strengthen Legal Aid in Suffolk County, as the lawyers fight for justice for the indigent.

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Libraries: A Love Story Grants help bring happy endings to local hubs By Bridget LeRoy bridget@indyeastend.com The new building in Westhampton will celebrate a grand re-opening on September 15. Independent/Bridget LeRoy

Once upon a time, a library was simply a place where books lived. But, as the years passed, and people became busier, and there was less time for reading and more distractions like color TV and so on, public libraries became stodgy and old, with musty books and old ladies who said “Shhhh!” a lot. At least, that was how some people imagined them to be. But then as families fractured, and teens became bored, and an aging population needed information, libraries became more than just a place where books lived. They became essential community hubs. Today, libraries provide everything from lessons in defensive driving, CPR, and English as a Second Language, to talks by experts and authors on every subject imaginable, to teen game nights and senior dance classes, legal forums and free internet, summer fairs and movie nights — and, of course, books. In a couple of generations, libraries went from being stigmatized as a hideyhole for researchers and academics to vibrant centers bursting with culture, creativity, and conversation. And a few of the local libraries are getting some love from the government, just in time for the back-to-school crowd. Recently, libraries in Hampton Bays, Quogue, Southampton, and Westhampton have received state funding for construction and broadband

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signed by Melvil Dewey, creator of the Dewey Decimal System, the gold standard in classification for libraries around the country. In 1906, property owned by Ralph and Laura Cutter was gifted to the library and the first building was erected at a cost of $3200. Then, according to the library’s website, in 1951, a gift from the Westhampton Chapel Society led to the erection of the Library Avenue building. Two extensions were added two years later, courtesy of the Judge Harold Medina Fund. Over the next 30 years, the library continued to expand to suit a growing community, with further additions and expansions, and then the purchase of the Library Avenue location in 2003 as a site for the library’s programs. But as it grew and grew, it also needed renovations. The library moved to a temporary location in September 2008 and stayed there until the new building opened on June 26, 2010. The Westhampton Free Library received its LEED Gold Certification in December 2010. The reopening will mark the culmination of the library’s interior design and expansion project. The project included the conversion of 2750 square feet of unused space within the library into usable space. Specifically, it includes an expansion of the children’s program room, new teen area and program room, new

multipurpose room, new tween area, and reconfiguration of the main floor of the library to accommodate more efficient flow, new lounge area, group study, and a quiet study room. “We are thrilled that the project has come to fruition and are looking forward to celebrating with the community,” library director Danielle Waskiewicz said in a press release. The New York State Library and NYSED approved 251 construction projects for public libraries and public library systems throughout the state for around $34 million in capital fund appropriation. State aid for library construction helps local libraries and library systems to complete required renovations, create additions, update electrical wiring to accommodate computer technology, meet standards of energy efficiency, renovate facilities to provide full accessibility to library users with disabilities, and provide meeting rooms to accommodate community needs. “We are very much looking forward to our grand opening celebration. The new space that has been created as a result of the renovation project provides the opportunity for the library to offer even more programs to our community,” said Waskiewicz. And so, for several East End institutions, a new chapter begins. Visit www.westhamptonlibrary.net to find out more.

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Police Watching The Waters Of East Hampton Harbor Patrol officers are the town’s first responders of the sea By T. E. McMorrow t.e@indyeastend.com

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They write tickets, make arrests, and are first responders in case of emergency, just like any other police officer in East Hampton, but the harbormasters’ authority is on sea, not land. On Saturday, August 24, harbormasters Matt Zukosky and Jay Sharron took the 43-foot-long state-of-the-art patrol vessel the John L. Behan out of the dock at the Coast Guard station on Star Island, and went on a routine patrol. Over the next few hours, they monitored a Connecticut vessel being towed off the beach that had gone aground the night before near Devon Yacht Club in Amagansett, and stopped a few boaters violating the rules of the watery road. The boat is a new acquisition for the town, made possible by a grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The John L. Behan is named for the former New York State Assemblyman from Montauk. “It’s the crème de la crème,” Zukosky said. It is versatile craft. The cabin can be sealed from outside air, allowing

With the harbormasters Ed Michels, Matt Zukosky, and Jay Sharron. Independent/T.E. McMorrow

the boat to fight otherwise toxic fires with a robotically-controlled water cannon. The Montauk Fire Department have personnel trained to use the vessel for fire-fighting in Montauk Harbor. After the plane crash that claimed the lives of Ben and Bonnie Krupinski, and their grandson, William Maerov, along with pilot Jon Dollard, the John L. Behan served as the dive platform for the East Hampton Town police dive team, Zukosky said. On the beach by Devon Yacht Club, a salvage boat had tied a tow line to the vessel, slowly pulling it back into Gardiner’s Bay. The boat had taken on water early that morning, forcing the pilot, who had his wife on board, to put the boat close to the beach, with the wind and current doing the rest. “It got very windy, very choppy, so the stern of the boat started taking on water,” Zukosky said, adding the driver was a seasoned boater. “He recognized that, and tried to get it close to shore so it wouldn’t sink.” With that situation under control, they headed back across Gardiner’s Bay before Zukosky spotted a group of paddleboarders and kayakers.

“It looks like one guy may not have a life jacket,” Zukosky said, before adding that if a personal flotation device is on the board or in the vessel, it doesn’t have to be worn. On the other hand, if a paddleboarder doesn’t have the proper equipment, harbor patrol can terminate his or her voyage. When they returned to the Coast Guard station, Chief Harbormaster Ed Michels hopped onboard. Michels has organized the harbor patrol to enable it to work with 16 other departments across the East End in a marine task force, to step in where help is needed. He spoke about “the ocean rescue that started out with a bunch of off-duty lifeguards, and has turned into an agency that the state is getting ready to recognize. Every time we get a plane crash, they are right there with me.” A particular concern for Michels is pollution. “Every time we board a boat, we check the head,” Michels said. “We lose our water, we don’t have any place else to go.” Michels has been on the job for 40 years. He is originally from Astoria. He joined the Coast Guard in 1973 and was

Harbormaster Matt Zukosky is seen here scanning the waters of Gardiner's Bay, watching for any problems on the water. Independent/T.E. McMorrow

first sent to Boston. “I came out here in 1986,” Michels said. He was chief on the cutter Point Wells, the Coast Guard’s rescue boat at the time, which has since been replaced by the Bonito, for three years, then became chief of the base for another three years, before making the career move to harbor patrol. He became chief harbormaster in 1999. Michels also stresses keeping drunk boaters off the waters. This is the first year in a while that Marine Patrol hasn’t made a boating while intoxicated arrest. He supports legislation introduced by Assemblyman Fred Thiele that would make boating while intoxicated a felony if there are children aboard.

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Murder Suspect In Custody Faces charges in North Carolina as well By Rick Murphy rmurphy@indyeastend.com

A “person of interest” in a fatal shooting at the Shinnecock Reservation last week was arrested in North Carolina on Sunday, August 18. Michael Gaines, who told New York State Police he was living on the Shin-

necock Reservation, was picked up on a charge of breaking and entering a motor vehicle. Police in Pitt County quickly ascertained he was wanted in New York. NY State Troopers believe Gaines was on the scene when 43-year-old

Three Shot In Riverhead Home Invasion A 15-year-old among those rushed to hospital By Rick Murphy rmurphy@indyeastend.com

Neighbors who called police said a quiet night was shattered by a burst of gunfire and screams. Two gunmen burst into a Riverhead apartment in the middle of the night on Friday, August 23, and shot three people, including a 15-year-old boy and a woman, seriously wounding all three. Police called to the scene found the boy and another victim, a 46-yearold woman, seriously wounded. They were stabilized by emergency responders from Riverhead Volunteer Ambu-

lance and taken to Peconic Bay Medical Center, police said. If the victims knew their assailants, and whether they gave police that information, could not be gleaned. But a new twist to the case occurred while the victims were being treated. A 29-year-old man arrived at the hospital in a car, with multiple gunshot wounds on his legs. Again, police are not releasing statements that may have been made but the man, they said, was yet another victim of the home invasion. It

Mtundo Vanterpool was shot to death at about 5:30 AM on Friday, August 16, at the reservation. New York Police believe both men lived on the reservation but said neither was a tribal member. Vanterpool had a drug-related arrest on his record from a decade ago. Pitt County authorities said Gaines is listed as a resident of Goldsboro. They indicated he would likely be sent back to New York to face charges here. The vehicle break-in happened on Highway 11 north near Bethel, and Gaines was found walking in the area by deputies. He remained behind bars in Pitt County as of August 20 facing felony breaking and entering charges. New York State Police are asking for information in connection to the was not a random event, they said. The attack took place at the River Pointe Apartments at 821 East Main shortly before police were called at 1:30 AM.

In Southold In Southold town, police made two drunk driving-related arrests. On Monday, August 19, Tammy Scrivener, 49, of Moriches, was pulled over on Route 48 for allegedly swerving in her 2009 Impala at about 6:30 PM. They said she failed roadside sobriety tests and was taken into custody, charged with DWI. A day earlier, a 22-year-old Rochester man was charged with the same offense. Police said they pulled over Richard Yates because he was allegedly speeding on Front Street in Greenport around 3 AM. Yates subsequently failed several standardized field sobriety tests, police said, prompting them to level a DWI charge.

On Shelter Island Shelter Island police said they took in local women for driving while stoned. They said Lauren Dickerson, 65, was

Michael Gaines. Independent/Pitt County Sheriff’s department

case. There is a reward out for any that leads to the conviction of the murderer. stopped on August 5 for making an improper left turn. She was impaired and so charged, and will answer the DWAI charge next week. Robin O’Reilly, 54, of New York City was driving on North Ferry Road on August 8 when she allegedly hit a parked car. Police, after investigating the accident, arrested O’Reilly and hit her with a DWI and other charges. She was processed after arraignment the next morning.

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An East Hampton man was arraigned on drunken driving charges on August 24. William Gonzalo Otavalo, 32, was driving a 2001 GMC pickup truck erratically on Three Mile Harbor Road early Saturday morning, leading to a traffic stop, and his arrest, according to the police. Otavalo, who has lived in East Hampton for much of his life, was held until he could be arraigned later that morning, after which he was released without bail. TEM

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held overnight to be arraigned in East Hampton Town Justice Court August 22. There, Justice Lisa Rana reviewed his record, which apparently includes a felony conviction. Sojos-Valladares had been back in East Hampton for six months, and has two children in Ecuador, according to Sheila Mullahy of the Suffolk County Legal Aid Society, who represented him. “The court is very concerned about the nature of these charges,” Rana said, setting bail at $2000. A few supporters who were in court told Mullahy bail would be posted later in the day, but that did not happen. Under federal law, anyone who reenters the country illegally after being deported following a felony conviction faces 10 years in federal prison. ICE obtained a warrant and picked up SojosValladares that afternoon, where he is still in custody, ICE agents confirmed August 24. Even if not previously convicted of a felony, illegally reentering the U.S. following deportation carries a year in federal prison as a possible penalty. According to East Hampton Town Justice Court records, as well as published reports, in April of 2010, SojosValladares, then 20, allegedly climbed

Charged with choking girlfriend, Ecuadorean man in ICE custody By T. E. McMorrow t.e@indyeastend.com A 30-year-old Ecuadorean man is about to be deported for the second time to his home country by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency. He was previously deported in 2010 after being arrested twice that year by East Hampton Town police on felony burglary charges. Now, Victor Sojos-Valladares is back in ICE’s hands after being turned over by East Hampton Town police following his August 21 arrest on a misdemeanor choking charge. Police interviewed Sojos-Valladares’ alleged victim at Southampton Hospital shortly after the incident occurred,

where she told police that while in their bedroom, a situation involving SojosValladares going through her cell phone history escalated quickly. He pulled her hair, struck her repeatedly, and put her in a chokehold during which she began to pass out, she told police. He reportedly left the room, and the woman ran out into the street, where a passing motorist took her in. Sojos-Valladares was picked up by police shortly after they interviewed the alleged victim. Besides the misdemeanor choking charge, he was hit with a violation-level harassment charge. He was

Victor Sojos-Valladares, after being arraigned August 22 in East Hampton, is being held by ICE and slated for deportation. Independent/T. E. McMorrow

into the bedroom of a sleeping woman he did not know and began kissing her. She woke up screaming, and he fled, but was picked up a week later, and charged with burglary, plus a misdemeanor charge of sexual abuse. That case was not presented to a grand jury, and on August 11, he pleaded guilty to a violation charge of harassment. Three days after entering that plea, Sojos-Valladares was arrested on an alleged burglary charge, plus two misdemeanors — petty larceny and endangering the welfare of a child. That time, the case was presented to a grand jury, which indicted Sojos-Valladares. The details behind the second 2010 arrest and charges were not available as of press time, but he was ultimately deported.

Grand Larceny Charged In Sag Harbor A purse snatching at Murf’s Tavern around midnight Sunday, August 25, netted the alleged thief $5000 and an arrest on a felony charge of grand larceny. According to the Sag Harbor Village Police Department, the victim was at Murf’s when she put her black bandolier-style purse on the bar. The victim told police that she continued talking with her companions, standing a little bit away from the purse, when suddenly a man knocked a barstool down near where she had left it, and ran out of the bar. The victim asked the bartender if he had seen her purse, which was now gone. He told her he had not, and the police were called. The victim said

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Where were you during Woodstock? Steven Zellman I was at a sleepaway summer camp. I ran away with three other boys to try and go to Woodstock. We got about 14 miles away when the head of the camp realized what we’d done. He tracked us down and took us back to camp. Two of the boys got kicked out. Two of us didn’t. Probably because we also had brothers in camp and our families were worth more money to them!

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As schools reopen and classes get underway, parents are finding the need to adhere to a new state law: children are not allowed access to education unless they are up-to-date on their immunizations. Although vaccines have saved hundreds of millions of lives, there is a small but vocal contingent of “anti-vaxxers” as they are sometimes called, who feel the law impinges upon their religious freedom. A case against New York State in federal court was dropped last week; but over 1000 people showed up on the capitol steps to show support for a case still in play in state court. Since the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act was passed in 1986, over $4 billion has been paid out by the Vaccine Injury Compensation Trust Fund to parents whose children have died due to allergies or other fatal reactions to immunizations, including flu shots. According to a December 1, 2018, finding from the U.S. Health Resources & Services Administration, 6305 injury or death claims have been compensated, and over 21,000 claims have not. One can say this is a small number compared to the lives that have been saved; unless it’s your child. With Albany’s hardline new rules, some parents who have chosen not to have their children vaccinated are going to be forced to play catch-up with very little time between the required immunizations. Imagine a seven-year-old needing two rounds of immunizations, which are now compulsory within 30 days of starting school — that’s shots against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis B, measles, mumps, rubella, polio, chicken pox, two types of meningitis, and pneumonia — some of which are encapsulated in possible allergens like eggs, gelatin, and yeast. Hands-down, vaccinating children is the way to go. But perhaps more time between rounds could have been mandated, keeping the safety of children in mind, along with more education about immunizations for parents and guardians, rather than the patriarchal stance of Albany and those in the medical field. An injection of compassion, mixed with more time, could have been a better prescription.

Leslie Pero My two sons went. I worried about my younger son. He was a bit wild. He still is. He's an artist, so he marches to a different drummer. And the stories that I heard from Woodstock were something else! I’d heard about everyone running around naked and going wild. That's what made me worried. I didn’t know what to think! Mark Ratcliffe I was on the west coast. I grew up in a little hippie town in California. But it was quite a happening! Everyone was very aware of it. But there was no chance that we could have gone from so far away. Afterward, we read about it everywhere and saw some of it on the news. But it was before the Internet so we didn’t get such a closeup picture of it for a longer time than we would now. Steve Lilja I was there! But it was wild so I don’t remember too much! It was an incredible experience! I do actually remember the music. It was amazing. Carlos Santana rocked that whole place. And Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young were great. The crowd was huge so we left a little early because we were afraid we’d never be able to get out of there. What a few days that was. Unforgettable.

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Arts & Entertainment How Sweet It Is! Robyn Blair Davidson creates candy coated décor By Nicole Teitler nicole@indyeastend.com Based out of New York City, Robyn Blair Davidson’s artwork is pretty sweet to look at. She combines art and candy to create wall pieces that bring out the most colorful parts of a client’s personality. Davidson, who has a house in Water Mill, has collaborated with TENET in Southampton and Baybi Pop in Montauk to showcase her delectable pieces. Saturated in color, each piece includes a phrase that pops off plexiglass. She’s also recently partnered with Dormify to sell print versions of her work.

What is your favorite candy? To eat, I love sour belts from makeyour-own candy bag stores. To work with, I love using movie theater candy boxes. They’re so colorful!

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How did you come to partner with TENET and Baybi Pop? The owner of TENET is a dear friend, and I’ve shopped with him for years. When I started my business, we caught up over lunch and he offered to display my pieces in his store over the summer, his busiest season, and the rest is history. Baybi Pop was opening mid-summer and started collectively pulling some of the coolest brands to showcase in its store. A friend of mine was working with the owner, shared my art, and they reached out instantly to request

pieces. They are currently selling my original art and candy dishes.

toward and what I want to see come to life. Right now, I’m obsessed with monochromatic colors of candy in my pieces and gradient colors in the text.

What made you decide to do this? When I started, I actually had no intention of turning my love of candy into a full-time business. I was sitting in my living room in 2018 staring at a bowl of candy on my coffee table. I was really into making my space a reflection of who I am, and it hit me that I needed to put candy on the wall. I knew exactContinued On Page B26.

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Reading Explores Gender Roles In 1920s London Broadway’s ‘Ink’ star Erin Neufer takes Guild Hall stage By Georgia Warner

Fresh off the Tony Award-winning Broadway production of “Ink,” Erin Neufer (Netflix’s “Gypsy”) will join Blythe Danner, Peter Eyre, and Paul Hecht in a staged reading of “The Strangeness of Men and Women” at Guild Hall on Wednesday, August 28, at 8:30 PM. Written and directed by Eden Collinsworth, the play is based on the true story of a notably strange and amusing divorce case in 1920s London, and as the characters grapple with assumed gender roles amidst an awakened feminist spirit, the issues of the play may feel all too familiar to a modern audience. Neufer, who will play Christabel in her Guild Hall debut, answered a few questions about her experience.

What was your first impression upon reading the play? I think the first thing I realized was that this is an idea play, as it exists mostly in the mind of the narrator, Blythe Danner. It’s a conjuring of source material for a novel about this famous divorce case, and the people she is researching — including my character — communicate in her imagination. My job, first and foremost, is to use the words given to make a clear defense for my character’s actions. It’s very much like Shaw in that way.

How did you become involved? An angelic friend and marvelous actress, Tara Summers, recommended me for the job. Friends are the best.

What’s your character like? Or characters, if this is anything like “Ink.” I’m just diving into one character this time. Christabel is a revolutionaryminded woman who took to work during WWI and experienced the sweet taste of independence. Unlike some other women of the time who enjoyed the working world and became embittered after having to return to domestic duties when the war was over, Christabel defies convention and opens up her own business. She “plays by the rules” only so much as to quiet people down, and seems generally unfazed when traditionalists wag their finger at her. She’s fabulous.

The play explores 100-yearold gender relations. What has changed since then, and what still needs work? I think the largest difference is the laws that once protected and maintained the man as head of household. Inheritance and bastards are a theme in the play, and the rules that had to be followed to

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properly pass patriarchal inheritance down are fascinating. Also, sex education has vastly improved, thank goodness. But the similarities are more than one would assume. Gender-bending was quite fashionable in the flapper-age, and seems to ruffle conservative feathers today as much as it did then. Also, the number of men in 2019 who assume that women don’t actually enjoy work, and would rather just raise children and keep house — as if women aren’t equally ambitious — is rather shocking.

But gender roles are being rewritten today, and I think the rumblings of that movement came from the 1920s. It’s just as thrilling to hear a woman defy society’s expectations then as it is now.

What draws you to pieces/ characters like this, and to acting in general? Every character is a little shrine to an Continued On Page B26.

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Strong, Sexy Female Forms Dominate Lianne Alcon evokes emotional experience through colorful artwork By Nicole Teitler nicole@indyeastend.com Lianne Alcon dominates the canvas with color and the female form. Her photography also elicits inspiration from her global adventures. She was raised in Madrid, Spain before she moved to the East End, where she is the Indy’s graphic designer. Now through Thursday, September 5, her work will be on display at Romany Kramoris Gallery in Sag Harbor alongside art by Barbara Groot and Herbert August. Alcon also has a solo show running August 31 to September 2 at Ashawagh Hall in Springs.

How did you get involved with Romany Kramoris Gallery? I got involved at Romany Kramoris Gallery a few years ago. I had always liked her gallery and choices in artwork, as well as merchandise, so I stopped by one day and dropped off a portfolio of my work. She liked it, and that’s when I became one of her exhibiting artists. We all seem to have a very colorful palette, and the pieces work nicely together. The current exhibit includes a series of my “Blue Nudes” — these

are loosely painted figures depicting women in various positions mostly in shades of blue.

Your art seems to focus on the female form. Why is that? I grew up in a female-dominant household, and also, most of the women in my family have been incredibly independent and strong-willed. So, I think for me, that created a vision and idea that women represent strong and dominant, yet feminine and sexy/sexual creatures.

How does your Spanish upbringing inspire you? Madrid is a very rich, cultural city, much like New York. I was always attending great art museums, like Museo Nacional del Prado and Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía, and seeing what all these great artists had done. I also paint a lot of flamenco dancers and other Spanish-influenced art. I think not being there and having some homesickness all these years has also influenced my work.

Describe your process. My process has a lot to do with how I’m feeling and what I need to express. Sometimes it’s flamenco dancers, and I need to show movement and force. Sometimes it’s simply a mood I reflect through colors and figures. It varies, but I typically start with a rough sketch on the canvas and then move on to adding colors in order to capture the image in my head. It just builds from there and takes a life of its own. I play around with multiple materials and media, sometimes on canvas, sometimes on wood, and recently I decided to try my hand at fabrics. We’ll see how that goes. In the end, although the initial thought process or idea is the same, sometimes the execution varies a little.

How would you classify yourself as an artist? If I had to classify, I would say expressionist. I look to evoke an emotional experience, not necessarily through a realistic portrayal, but instead through colors, texture, and subject matter. When I paint, my main purpose is expressing whatever I’m feeling, and I hope that comes through in the work.

How did you get into art? I’ve been into art, drawing, painting, etc., since I was able to hold a crayon. It’s something that has always made me happy, and I seem to have a knack for. All throughout childhood I was the kid that was either running around climbing trees or sitting quietly in the corner for hours drawing and coloring by myself. There was no in-between.

I excelled in art classes throughout my school years and my mother, as well as my teachers, all encouraged me to pursue something art-related. So, when it came time to go to college I chose fine arts. Of course, I feared the “starving artist” scenario so, while I pursued fine arts I also decided to take graphic design and photography courses. These were rapidly-growing fields back then.

Your photography captures color extremely well. Is that intentional? It’s intentional. My photography is meant to capture color and texture. I try and focus on the things I love — bright colors, patterns, and architectural details. I try to use Photoshop, filters, and other retouching options as little as possible. I really miss being in the darkroom sometimes, although digital is much less of a mess.

What other ways do you express yourself artistically? Painting, drawing, and photography are my most common forms of creative expression, although every now and then I do like to write poetry. Graphic design also takes up part of my creative time, working on ads, logos, and various other projects for people. I also love to cook, which can be considered an artistic expression, but my boyfriend is an excellent and professional chef, so I let him rule that creative outlet at home.

For a look at her other work and more details, visit Alcon’s website at www. liannealcon.com.

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Maureen Callahan: ‘American Predator’ On the hunt for this century’s most meticulous serial killer By Bridget LeRoy bridget@indyeastend.com At East Hampton Library’s Authors Night on August 10 — filled with the literati and the glitterati, 100 authors from the famous to the infamous, and one of the season’s most popular events — Maureen Callahan’s new book sold out within the first hour. “He was unraveling, spinning out of control,” Callahan said this week, over coffee at her home in East Hampton. “He was so smart, he could have . . .” she trailed off. “All the agents I spoke to said he probably wanted to get caught, to get his name added to the list of famous monsters.” She is talking about Israel Keyes, the subject of her bestseller, “American Predator: The Hunt for the Most Meticulous Serial Killer of the 21st Century,”published by Viking, who carelessly, or maybe on purpose, used an ATM card in Arizona belonging to the boyfriend of an Alaskan victim. Warning: There be spoilers ahead. And they are not pleasant. Keyes is still not as famous as Ted Bundy (whom he idolized) but his story is just as chilling, if not more so. Keyes crisscrossed the lower 48, Canada, and Alaska for well over a decade, hiding dozens of “kill kits” in different states “sometimes years in advance,” Callahan said; at times flying and/or driving thousands of miles in a single day; abducting, torturing, raping, and murdering both women and men (sometimes having intercourse with their corpses); then carefully disposing of the bodies.

No one knows how many people he killed. In his interviews with federal officers, Keyes knew he held the cards. He admitted to “less than 12,” which, to the FBI, meant 11, but Callahan believes the number of victims could be much greater. And Keyes had an advantage over almost everyone in the Western world: an invisible footprint. “He had no birth records, no social security number. He was born at home, home schooled, his family lived way off the grid, I mean race war preparation, white supremacist, survivalist upbringing,” she said. “He didn’t exist on paper. I say in the book, he was an analog killer in a digital age.” And so, the hunt in the book’s subtitle was as much Callahan’s search for information about Keyes as the FBI’s actual hunt for the killer. “He was trained as a super soldier” in the military — another mystery to Callahan because, “How was he accepted into the military with no records? I mean, even before 9/11, you needed paperwork to sign up.” One thing’s for sure, while in the Armed Forces, “everyone who knew him there was terrified of him,” she said. “I mean, he freaked the f--k out of everybody.” Not only that, but Keyes traveled to Tijuana, possibly to “biohack” himself. “One record said just ‘lap-band fill,’” said Callahan, who believes that Keyes, who was very physically fit, may have had the gastric band put in place

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The Bridge Returns To Bridgehampton Car show features a sprawling display of horsepower By Jessica Mackin-Cipro jessica@indyeastend.com

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It will be a sprawling display of horsepower as 200 rare and classic cars make their way to the annual The Bridge car show, which is held in Bridgehampton Saturday, September 14. The invite-only event pays tribute to the heritage of the historic racetrack grounds it sits on. Four years in, The Bridge has quickly become one of the most anticipated automotive events in the U.S. Robert Rubin, who has owned the Bridgehampton Race Circuit since 1981, and founded The Bridge Golf Club in 2002, said, “This year, the number of cars has increased to the point where the entire 18th fairway is covered, all the way down to the art fair. The transition will be seamless.” Rubin, Shamin Abas, and Jef-

frey Einhorn produce the event each year. It also coincides with the “September Art Show” curated by Marlborough Contemporary’s Max Levai. The group exhibit will be presented on the final fairway and aims to merge the art and automotive worlds in a creative way. It will be comprised of leading modern and historical works, which will be displayed within Lars Fisk designed custom-built pavilions. Visitors can also check out an array of outdoor sculptures and large paintings. “The art show is breaking new ground with its concept of a curated rather than gallery-centric presentation of works, including a more ambitious outdoor sculpture component,”

Rubin said. “And the chemistry of the crowd is fantastic. For many Bridge members, the event is the high point of the club’s social season — a bonus after Labor Day, when everything’s supposed to have wound down.” Some of the rare cars on view include a 1909 Isotta Fraschini Tipo FENC, 1948 Tucker, 1955 MercedesBenz 300SL Gullwing, 1963 Aston Martin DB4, 1939 Jaguar MkV Drophead Coupé, 1964 Alpine M64, 1965 Maserati, and many more. Some of these cars will also be on display the following day at the Cars & Coffee event hosted at The Bridgehampton Historical Society, which is open to the public. Additional highlights include As-

ton Martin debuting the new Valhalla, its third mid-engine hypercar set to be featured in the next James Bond film. Bugatti of the Americas will celebrate its 110-year anniversary with a retrospective display. And it’s not just cars included. Richard Mille, the presenting sponsor, will showcase the brand’s newest timepieces for both men and women. Just days after completing the last dive of five to the bottom of each of the world’s oceans, which has never been done, Triton Submarines LLC will be onsite. On the aviation side, Airbus Helicopters Inc. will showcase, and NetJets Inc. will have a full-sized mock-up of the new Cessna Citation Longitude.

Late Summer Send-Off Southampton History Museum hosts cocktail party By Nicole Teitler nicole@indyeastend.com

The Southampton History Museum will host its Late Summer Cocktail Party on Saturday, August 31, from 5:30 to 7:30 PM on the grounds of the Rogers Mansion. The evening of hors d’oeuvres, provided by The Golden Pear, and music, by DJ Carlos Lama, will be hosted by Peter Hallock and Marge Sullivan to honor The Southampton Association. “This last-of-the-season cocktail party brings together people of all ages who mix with year-round and summer residents,” said Tom Edmonds, executive director of Southampton History Museum. “The Rogers Mansion, developed during Southampton’s Gilded Age, is the perfect setting to eat, drink, and dance while catching up with old friends and meeting new ones.”

The museum celebrates 120 years in operation, organized in 1898 and incorporated in 1910. In its early years, it was a place exhibiting documents and objects relating the origins of the village. In 1960, the Rogers Mansion property became the main administrative center as the museum expanded to include 12 historic structures, which include an 1825 barn, a single-room 1830s schoolhouse, and a 19th-Century paint store. The mansion possesses more than 8000 volumes, photographs, maps, and other materials from family memorabilia to account books, all documenting the early days of Southampton Village. The Southampton Association,

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which the celebration is honoring, is a nonprofit community organization founded in 1963 to provide a voice for part- and full-time residents in local village affairs.

Rogers Mansion is located at 17 Meeting House Lane in Southampton. General admission tickets are $65 per person, $35 for those 21 to 35. Visit www. southamptonhistory.org for tickets.

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HAMPTON DAZE By Jessica Mackin-cipro

A Look Back At Summer jessica@indyeastend.com @hamptondaze sent some of its finest goods to my door. Between the caviar and the Maserati, I pose the question again. Am I an influencer? The answer is still no. I enjoyed The Independent’s produced events like the Water Views Festival at Guild Hall, Independent Thinking panel discussions at The Maidstone, and IndyLit book readings at The Southampton Inn. All were super informative in a lovely setting. I took a quick trip to LA, where my husband, Joe, and I enjoyed the Sunset Strip on a 48-hour mini-vacation. I had wonderful meals at new restaurants like The Garden in Water Mill, Showfish in Montauk, Silver Lining Diner in Southampton, and Hampton Standard in Hampton Bays. I also went back to some of my favorites like Cowfish, Hampton Farms, Oaklands, Calissa, Il Mulino, Almond, Tutto il Giorno, and many others. Like they say, winter bodies are made in summer. (Pass the rosé!) I've also typed the word rosé so many times that I officially hate myself. There was a trip to Montauk (and now that I live in Hampton Bays, it sure is a trip) to visit Coffee + Flowers at Cynthia Rowley and Montauk Beach House for Lizzie Gill’s “Summer Solstice” exhibit with Roman Fine Art. Getting to see the impeccable interior designs at the Holiday House Hamptons and the Hampton Designer Showhouse is always a highlight. So was viewing remarkable art at the Art Market Fair, and hosting an art show for the East End Photographers Group at our office. I was able to interview a handful of really inspiring people like Isaac Mizrahi, Nicole Miller, Amirah Kassem, Lidia Bastianich, Angela LaGreca, Gary Swanson, and Barbara Kavovit. I saw Mark Ronson and Questlove speak at Guild Hall in the “Conversations on Creativity” series. At The Independent, we were honored to be a media sponsor for many fantastic events this summer. Some that I was lucky to go to include the Sag Harbor Historical Society’s The Point’s gala, The LTV Comedy Salon fundraiser, the SoFo gala, the Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation’s Hamptons Hap-

pening, the C.U. Out East comedy show and concert with the Wallflowers and Colin Jost, When Stars Collide benefit for the American Red Cross, Hamptons Fashion Week, and the Hamptons Interactive Influencer Brunch. A few other benefits I was also thrilled to attend and cover for the paper include Southampton Hospital’s Summer Party, Green Beetz kick-off at Blue Parrot, casino night for the Green Beret Foundation at Calissa, the Parrish Art Museum’s Midsummer Party, and the Watermill Center’s “Tabula Rasa.” Again this year I joined the junior committee for the Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation’s Unconditional Love gala. I was also on the committee

for SWCRF’s Hamptons Happening. And I helped to judge this year’s Sand Castle Contest with the Clamshell Foundation. Life should be about giving back. Do what you can to help others. Summer was filled with new experiences. I learned floral design at a class with Millstone Flowers. I did yoga with goats, pigs, and other farm animals at The Green School. There were walks to the bay, and drives to the ocean in Hampton Bays. Going on the boat and trips to Gemelli Gelato on hot summer nights. Rides at the carnival (as long as they weren’t too fast, too high, or the dreaded Zipper), and trips to the North Fork. The best was always spending time with family and friends.

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As Labor Day is upon us, I hear a lot of “I can’t even believe summer is over.” It always seems to go by too fast. But as I look back at all that has happened this summer, I wonder how I found the time. And even though I may not have done everything on my list (for example, I still haven’t been on a jet ski or gone to Fire Island), there’s still time. Labor Day doesn’t mean the end of summer, it just means a small dip in traffic, so let’s use these next few weeks wisely before we make the switch to sweater weather and to put away the rosé for another day. Here’s my look back at some of my summer 2019 highlights. I started Memorial Day weekend celebrating my birthday. My friends made me wear a tiara as we stopped by Tanger for the big Saks Off 5th sale. While I may never be a real princess, for the day, I became the Princess of Tanger Outlets. Celebrating my birthday at Calissa was also one of the best nights of my summer, and so filled with love. I went to Governors Ball for all of 35 seconds before getting caught in the largest rainstorm of the season. This taught me to always bring an umbrella and also that I may be too old for Governors Ball. With The Independent team and Simple Vodka, I helped curate a series of foodie events. There was a dinner and brunch with Chef Kevin O’Connor of Cobram Estate olive oil, Chef Palak Patel’s Indian Summer, and an ice cream and doughnuts tasting with Joe and Liza’s and Grindstone at Berry & Co. I love that we’re able host intimate events that really highlight a specific brand or chef. Excited for more! In June, at the Long Island Press Club awards, I won first place for Narrative Lifestyle Feature for the article I wrote last year on Donna Karan and Gabby Karan de Felice. I also won first place for Best Use of Instagram. Does this mean I’m an influencer now? Just kidding, I know it doesn’t. (But do follow us @indyeastend.) I test-drove a Moke at the dealership in Water Mill’s pop-up party. I was also given a Maserati for a weekend, which has changed my entire perspective on cars forever. Pearl Street Caviar

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Entertainment Guide By Nicole Teitler nicole@indyeastend.com

COMEDY Christopher Titus Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center invites comedian Christopher Titus to the stage on Friday, August 30, at 8 PM. For tickets, go to www.whbpac.org.

FILM Southampton Arts Center Southampton Arts Center will have an outdoor film “Jaws” on Friday, August 30, at 8:30 PM. On Sunday, September 1, at 5 PM, will be “Traces of the Trade.” Learn more at www.southamptonartscenter.org.

Saturday, August 31, catch Jenni Muldaur with Rufus Wainwright and Teddy Thompson, and Roz Chast and Patty Marx’s Ukelear Meltdown. Sunday, September 1, is A Jules Feiffer Celebration at 7 PM, with F. Murray Abraham. Visit www.guildhall.org to learn more.

MUSIC The Clam Bar The Clam Bar at Napeague hosts live music every Wednesday starting at 5 PM.

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Parrish Art Museum in Water Mill welcomes a talk with Alicia Longwell on Helen Frankenthaler’s and Robert Motherwell’s work at 12 PM followed by Avis Berman on Voices from the Artist’s Archives on Thursday, August 29, at 5 PM. Learn more at www.parrishart.org.

The Jam Session of The Hamptons will perform at Paola’s East in East Hampton every Thursday at 7:30 PM. See more at www.thejamsession.org.

BookHampton BookHampton in East Hampton welcomes Tatiana Schlossberg, author of “Inconspicuous Consumption” in conversation with Chloe Malle on Saturday, August 31, at 5 PM. Go to www. bookhampton.com for details.

THEATER Kinky Boots The Gateway Playhouse in Bellport will have a production of “Kinky Boots” Wednesday, August 28, through September 14. Visit www.thegateway. org.

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

Gurney’s Gurney’s Montauk will have Jamie Hartmann and Empire Sound with David Higgins Band on Thursday, August 29 and Cafe Wha on Friday, August 30. On Saturday, August 31, is Blues Alley Ensemble, David Higgins Band, Noorland, and SNBRN. Sunday, September 1, will be Kasey Berry and Samara Brown and Manhattan Funk, with Rick Wonder and Goldroom. See times at www.gurneysresorts.com.

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Inda Eaton Parrish Art Museum in Water Mill welcomes Inda Eaton on the terrace on Friday, August 30, at 6 PM. Learn more at www.parrishart.org.

Perlman Music Program Perlman Music Program welcomes to its Clark Arts Center on Shelter Island, Kevin Zhu on violin Friday, August 30, at 7:30 PM and Michael Katz, cello, on Saturday, August 31, at 7:30 PM. Get your tickets at www.perlmanmusicprogram.org.

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At Bay Street Theater in Sag Harbor is Irving Berlin’s “Annie Get Your Gun” Tuesday through Sunday, September 1. For tickets and times, go to www. baystreet.org.

The Clubhouse in East Hampton will have Sturdy Souls on Thursday, August 29; Rum Hill Rockers on Friday, August 30; Winston Irie and The Selective Security Band on Sunday, September 1; and Jettykoon on Monday, September 2. All music begins at 6 PM.

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On Wednesday, August 28, at Guild Hall in East Hampton will be “KidFEST: BubbleMania” at 5 PM, followed by “The Strangeness of Men and Women” starring Blythe Danner, at 8:30 PM. Thursday, August 29 at 8 PM, see Mames Babegenush, a Nordic-Eastern European funk group.

The Paramount Theater in Huntington hosts Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo with Melissa Etheridge on Wednesday, August 28 at 7:30 PM. Thursday, August 29, will be Lil Tjay at 8 PM. Friday, August 30, is Mike DelGuidice and Big Shot at 8 PM. Saturday, August 31 is Umphreys McGee, at 7 PM. See the full

Matisyahu The Backyard at Solé East in Montauk presents Matisyahu on Saturday, August 31, at 5 PM. Head to www.soleeast.com.

Suffolk Theater Suffolk Theater in Riverhead will have Jefferson Starship on Friday, August 30, at 8 PM. For tickets, go to www.suffolktheater.com.

Southampton Arts Center Southampton Arts Center will have an

outdoor concert with West End Blend on Saturday, August 31, at 7 PM followed by world music on the steps with Baron Lewis Duo on Sunday, September 1, at 2 PM. Learn more at www. southamptonartscenter.org.

Stephen Talkhouse Stephen Talkhouse in Amagansett welcomes to the stage Taylor Barton and G.E. Smith with Simon Kirke and LeRoy Bell on Wednesday, August 28, at 8 PM. Thursday, August 29, at 8 PM is Marcia Ball and Hot Lava at 11 PM. Friday, August 30, see Insane Asylum at 7 PM and Hot Date Band at 11 PM. Saturday, August 31, will be Martin Sexton at 7 PM and Hello Brooklyn at 11 PM. Sunday, September 1, at 7 PM is Matisyahu followed by Brendon “TAZ” Niederauer at 9 PM. Monday, September 2, is Landon McNamara. See more at www.stephentalkhouse.com.

Letters To Sarah Rock drummer Corky Laing, from Mountain, presents “Letters to Sarah,” a rock autobiography with Tuija Takala, Laing’s manager and partner, on Friday, August 30, at 6 PM at Canio’s Books in Sag Harbor. “Letters to Sarah” tells the story of life on the road as a rock star through letters that Corky wrote to his mom for over 30 years.

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Hey Shelter Island, I have decided I’d like to buy you. Some may find this notion rather out of the blue or question, “Why do you want to buy Shelter Island? They don’t even have a Starbucks!” It makes sense as you are an island of natural beauty just to the north of Sag Harbor and are vastly less populated than the South Fork. And I’m not just saying I want to buy you because Brooklyn and Rhode Island would also like to strategically have you. You are a place of vast natural resources: The Perlman Music Program, parking places, rosé for less than $15 a glass. I think this would be the real estate deal of a lifetime. The fact that I think you would be a lucrative outpost for my Heather’s Perfect Pie Crust empire is purely coincidental (although I can just see the giant apron with stiletto heels looking awesome next to the Sylvester Manor Farm Stand). Some may think this is just a distraction from my unhappiness with the state of my muffin top but that is really the Fed’s fault. You have no idea how interest-rate anxiety increases binge eating. And no, I am not hormonal, nor was this a crazy tequila 3 AM “awesome idea” like putting a pony on a paddle board, or naked interpretive dance down Main Street, or buying all the live lobsters from King Kullen and setting them free in the bay. Others have asked how I am going to pay for Shelter Island, and is it a good idea to add to an already escalating credit card debt? Come on, who would pay for Louboutin’s, guinea pig armor, or an island in cash? Or unless you had a ton of Amazon points? I know that I could focus on things like the usurious price of health insurance in New York for independent contractors, lack of affordable housing or jobs that pay a living wage on the East End, or even could mount a petition to

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make texting while bike riding illegal. Or you know, just pay attention to my hair. The problem is I am not sure Shelter Island wants to be bought by me. I asked the guy who takes the fares on the ferry, and he pretty much shrugged and said, “Why the f--k not? As long as I get a raise and some warmer foul weather gear.” In my defense, there is a long history of how Shelter Island has been bought and sold. The Manhasset Indians originally had Manhansack-ahaquash-awamock “an island sheltered by islands.” In 1638, James Farrett came as an agent for the Earl of Stirling who had received land grants in America from King James. Farrett chose Shelter Island and Robins Island as his 1000acre reward for service to the Earl. He negotiated with the Indians and hence Shelter Island was known as “Mr. Farrett’s Island.” It was then sold to various families with names like Sylvester, Nicolls, and Havens. But, if I am rebuffed and there is no future for Shelter Island as Ms. Buchanan’s Island, I can either be bitter and refuse to ever dance on the tables at Sunset Beach again. Or I can come up with another idea for the island. Perhaps a really big, best ever, parade.

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pist and good buddy of Sam Acquillo, Knopf’s smart, sexy (even in late middle age), sardonic protagonist. Sam’s back now for a ninth go-round as a private investigator and former screw-up, which Knopf smoothly alludes to for readers who somehow missed Acquillo romps one through eight. An ex-CEO, ex-boxer and ex-husband, Sam’s a wellread, Latin-quoting cynic with a big heart and sharp sense of humor who’s still living in a cottage on Little Peconic Bay near his lady love, Amanda, and with his beloved dog, Eddie Van Halen, never far from vodka, his father’s ’67

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Pontiac Grand Prix — and trouble. His motto for going through life could well be adversus solem ne loquitor — never speak against the sun, or don’t waste my time — which Sam shouts to a mobster set to kill him. Sam’s aware of danger, anticipates it, courts it even, but never lets a situation overwhelm a neat riposte. When Amanda urges him to check his edge and do “pleasant talk,” he asks, “Can I split infinitives?” His manner is infectious. His lawyer friend, Jackie Swaitkowski and various police personnel who grudgingly admire him, sound off in his smartass manner, including Randall, a Shinnecock Indian whose tech savvy Sam seeks out again. Knopf’s books are not only cleverly plotted, they are fun, an intellectual hoot. How many PI’s would muse “I think the human mind hates giving up paradigms, even when they hide what’s real. The loss of false belief becomes a kind of tragic death.” Or name their boat Carpe Mañana? Knopf can also be counted on to be timely. Sam’s investigations take him to Puerto Rico where, as he emphasizes, the island is hardly “rico” (the author went five times to do research), especially after Hurricane Maria. A Knopf novel always offers more than you expect or, as Sam might say, deserve.

The new Robert B. Parker crime novel, “The Bitterest Pill,” cleverly authored in the late author’s style by mystery writer Reed Farrel Coleman, who lives on Long Island, should, arguably, be in every high school in the country, maybe even middle school. It’s that timely and instructive about the growing opioid epidemic, and fast-paced enough to interest youngsters who live by social media. Older readers, Coleman’s intended audience, may recall Tom Selleck starring in the role of police chief

Jesse Stone. Yes, there’s violence and sex in the Parker series, but it’s not as though adolescents will be shocked or damaged. The novel’s clear prose, short chapters, and action-packed plot just may attract teens who say they’re not comfortable reading. Teachers or librarians might even organize discussion groups to talk about the subject matter and how it’s treated in fiction, as opposed to media. As the epigraph puts it: “Fifty years and a trillion dollars after we declared the war on drugs, drugs are now more prevalent, cheaper, and more potent than ever before. If this is victory, I’d hate to see defeat.” Coleman occasionally shifts his third-person point of view to signal an understanding (though not approval) of some of the baddies who sell and deal in the fictional town of Paradise, slightly north of Boston, but the setting could be anywhere. Coleman also takes up alcohol addiction (Jesse goes to AA), domestic violence, and the way kids can be hooked on drugs by physical injury or manipulated by peers. Someone’s writing those prescriptions, some pharmacies are filling them, and some parents don’t want to look too closely at behavioral change. Factor in a bit of corruption in the police department, confusing sexual awakening, and familiar tensions between parents and kids, and you may have fertile ground for weakness. Even Jesse feels the pull to regress. The “bitterest” pill tends to be the one that kills, but all street pills are horrific, with some combos worse than others, such as fentanyl-laced heroin, the go-to drug when the opioids run out. There’s no doubt Jesse will prevail (the series must go on), though with what lasting physical and psychological effects on him and others the reader doesn’t know.

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OPERATION INTERNATIONAL'S 22ND ANNUAL SUMMER BENEFIT Join us for a 70s themed night of food, drinks, auction items, live music, and dancing under the stars. Proceeds will benefit Operation International's work in Uganda and Bolivia, where we will be providing life-saving medical surgeries, donating hospital equipment, renovating orphanages, and building schools.

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Indy Snaps Celebrity Autobiography Photos by Richard Lewin The autobiographical reflections of Vanna White, Ivana Trump, Tommy Lee, Diana Ross, Miley and Billy Ray Cyrus, Dolly Parton, Ryan Seacrest, Kim and Khloe Kardashian, Suzanne Somers, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Joe Namath, Tiger Woods, Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, and Mike Todd filled the air at Guild Hall in East Hampton on Friday, August 23. Seven celebrities, including Lewis Black, Susan Lucci, Chris Bauer, Julia Macchio, Alan Zweibel, Dayle Reyfel, and Eugene Pack gave comedic readings of selections that were unintentionally funny, and sometimes embarrassing. Rob Reiner joined the second performance of the evening.

CTREE’s Horses Changing Lives Benefit Photos by Rob Rich/ www.societyallure.com On Thursday, August 22, Center for Therapeutic Riding of the East End hosted its annual Horses Changing Lives benefit at Sebonack Golf Club. Co-hosted by Amalie Bandelier and Chris Ritchey, guests were treated to a ’70s celebration complete with “far-out” tunes spun by DJ Mayer, “groovy” disco ball décor, and a silent and live auction, featuring Roman Roth of Wölffer Estate Vineyard as auctioneer. An Hermes Kelly bag raffle was another highlight of the evening.

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Indy Snaps A Fashion and Jewelry Fête Photos by Andrea Ceraso for MaisonMarché Guests joined Sarina Sanandaji, Hildy Kuryk, Lauren Hochfelder Silberman, and Andrea Olshan for a Fashion and Jewelry Fête with MaisonMarché and RUCHI to benefit 92Y’s Career Mentorship Program for Women on Friday, August 23, in East Hampton. At left, Melissa Schell, Sarina Sanandaji, Sarah Easley, Ruchi Kotahwala, Stacey Cohen, and Maria Elena Molina.

Jackie Rogers Fashion Presentation Photos by Rob Rich/ www.societyallure.com Jackie Rogers hosted a fashion presentation to benefit the Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation on Friday, August 23, from 6 to 8 PM at the residence of Dena Weiner in Southampton.

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The ‘This Is The End’ Edition Fall begins soon, here’s what it brings For those lucky enough to live all year or to stay into the fall, this is really the “end of the beginning” of the season. For others, whom the summer’s end represents the close to their enjoyment of the Hamptons, see you next season. I have been lucky enough to experience or work alongside a number of people, places, and events this summer and wanted to share some of my favorites and to see what they will doing this fall.

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This fall, expect an additional performance of her sold-out cabaret evening November 7 at the Laurie Beechman Theatre in New York City. www.flirtingwithflavors.com Interior design and get-it-done guru Gale Sitomer will be among those seeking inspiration from the Decoration and Design Building’s forthcoming fall marketplace 2019 this October. Sitomer specializes in project managing, making her interpretation of her clients’ visions a turn-key reality, up to stocking the pantry shelves and home with their favorite products. www.ddbuilding.com

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Jackie O’Sullivan left her corporate role to pursue her passion of caring for dogs in need whilst co-founder Stacey Silverstein remains a Manhattan Law Firm Partner with a heart of gold. In 2015, together they co-founded the nonprofit charity Rescue Dogs NYC to save abused and in danger dogs and find them new homes. The second annual Rescue Dogs Rock NYC annual gala is on October 22. Save the date. www.rescuedogsrocknyc.org

In the summer scene, Pamela Morgan will be applying her expertise in entertaining to her “Wild Fishy Feast” in September at her home in Water Mill.

You need to try the deconstructed enchilada from Union Cantina in Southampton. Ian Duke and David Hilty, working alongside award-winning executive chef Scott Kampf, who has been featured on Food Network’s “Iron Chefs of America,” continue to bring innovative Mexican cuisine to Southampton throughout the year. www. unioncantina.net. La Carezza Salon Day Spa in Southampton provides a year-round, full-service salon and spa featuring a full staff of highly qualified estheticians, stylists/colorists, nail technicians, massage therapists, and makeup artists. As founder/owner, Debbie Cirruzzo puts it, “Our friendly atmosphere, the professionalism of our staff, and the quality and range of treatments are what makes us unique.” www.lacarezza.com Have a daycation at the Southampton Inn, where day passes for adults include access to the swimming pool with towels and chairs, showers

and changing facilities, tennis court, shuttle to Coopers Beach, lawn games, game room, free parking, and WiFi, plus a dining credit for the Inn’s restaurant, Claude’s. www.southamptoninn. com

uel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation occurred in Bridgehampton at the estate of board member Kenneth and Maria Fishel. www.waxmancancer.org

The Dessert from TBar Southampton was well worth the wait. Tony Fortuna and Derek Axelrod have launched the seasonal TBar Southampton, across from the Southampton LIRR station. It draws on the cuisine at Tony’s New York neighborhood gem TBar Steak & Lounge. www.tbarnyc.com

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Looking back on the summer season, Prostate Cancer Foundation’s annual gala in support of the 15th Annual PCF Pro-Am Tennis Tournament was a celebration featuring cocktails, dining, and special performance by superstar singer Bryan Adams. Funds raised throughout the evening went to supporting groundbreaking discoveries in cancer research. The event was held at the Parrish Art Museum. www.pcf.org The 10th annual Unconditional Love dinner dance for the Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation took place under tents at Wickapogue and Old Town Roads in Southampton. The event chair was Jean Shafiroff and the honoree was Aimee Sadler, founder and CEO of Dogs Playing for Life. Gregory D’Elia emceed the event. www.sasf.org The 15th annual Hamptons Happening charity fundraiser for the Sam-

The inaugural Northwell Health Summer Hamptons Evening, presented by Victoria Moran-Furman, and Iris and Saul Katz, benefitted the Katz Institute for Women’s Health. The highly anticipated event was produced by celebrity event planner Larry Scott of Lawrence Scott Events. There was a special musical performance by Alexa Ray Joel. Rosanna Scotto of “Good Day New York” emceed the evening. www. give.northwell.edu/SHE

For those lucky enough to live all year or to stay into the fall, this is really the “end of the beginning” of the season. Independent/ BFA, Barbara Lynn, TBar, Patrick McMullan, Rob Rich/SocietyAllure.com

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News Item: ‘Junior’ Befriends Local Writer Rick Murphy, a local, hip journalist who was among the first to incorporate computer technology into his work, has an influential fan: Donald Trump Jr. has not only befriended him on Facebook but shares an intimate Twitter dialogue with him. “That makes a lot of sense,” he tweeted to Murphy the other day. “The happiest of birthdays,” he wished the awardwinning journalist earlier this week, just 67 days after Murphy’s birthday. It gets better. Trump’s sibling Eric (does that make him a Twittling) has begun contacting Murphy as well, along with family members Ivanka, Ivinka, and Melanoma, all of whom, along with Dumber and Blitzkreig, were named by Trump Sr. after Santa’s reindeer.

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spread criticism from a broad spectrum of critics and Stormy Daniels, a broad critic. “Besides, everyone knows I’m the King of Israel,” Lenny Kravitz said. Elizabeth Warren, who is running for president, charged Trump with lying to the public about his heritage. “I should know,” she said. “I’m Jewish.” “But I’ll always be the Prince of Israel,” Kinky Friedman said. Trump said he did not want to be compared to Jesus. “Jesus was a loser. Jesus got caught,” the President remarked. “We want winners.”

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Typical Liberal America: scoff at everything our great President does. Most people don’t realize this deal has been talked about for years but only Trump, a real estate developer by trade, has the vision to act on it. And it’s just the beginning if the President has his way. “I’m already in the process of buying Marvin’s Gardens and Ventnor Avenue. This will be a beautiful thing.” Trump said if he can swing deals for all three properties, “I will put up hotels. Gorgeous, red hotels. I will call it ‘America’s Island.’” When asked why people would make Greenland, I mean, America’s Island a resort destination, Trump said it was a no-brainer. “People will come for the beaches.”

recently hung himself there. “My dear li’l frens, now that the cockaroash Jeffrey Epstein kill himself in front of the noses of the effin pigs everyone askin’ me how come I don’t break out. Next time, I’m bringing my chainsaw!”

The Department of Environmental Conservation issued an elevated ozone warning earlier this week for this area. Ozone in the air we breathe can harm our health. People most at risk from breathing air containing ozone include people with asthma, children, older adults, and people who are active outdoors, especially outdoor workers. In other words, everyone is at risk except people in comas, who lay around leading unproductive lives. Many people will use the catch phrase “global warming” to explain why this is happening. It annoys me, because as a person who has studied GW (that’s what we pros call it) at an advanced level for many years with scientists like Sartre and Harmon Killerbrew, I know the reason why it is getting warmer, and it easily reversible. There is a hole in the ozone layer. All the air conditioning is escaping. Put in laymen’s terms (a layman is a stupid man, like yourself), when we turn the air conditioning on, the room gets cooler. This is how Earth works as well. You can also buy a repair kit at the hardware store, cover the hole, and you are good to go.

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Fall Into Next Season’s Fashion Trends Add textured pieces and tailor-made suits to your wardrobe By Carrie Berk With a new season on the horizon, Hamptons clothing stores are swapping out their swimsuits and sundresses with pieces that epitomize autumn trends. From gender-inclusive dressing to unapologetically bold patterns and prints, this style roster is guaranteed to instantly update your ensemble. Take it all in, and prepare to try your hand at the trends.

Trend #1: Animal Prints Let your style roar with an assemblage of animal prints, a staple trend that seems to never die out. Sag Harbor clothing store Goldie can attest to this: “Animal prints are all over runways, but we decided to show them on our core, basic T-shirts at low retail prices,” declared Debbie Rudoy, founder of Goldie. Another added plus: the store’s cheetah-printed tees are sustainable as well, made out of 100 percent Pima cotton. Alice + Olivia, on the other hand, is highlighting animal prints in silk burnout fabrics, as displayed at its Southampton storefront. “You’ll be seeing snakeskin in our collection that has a specific detailing to it, which makes it stand out from anything else on the market,” explained Dione Reyes, styling assistant to Stacey Bendet, owner of Alice + Olivia. “It has a velvety texture and it adds a 3D effect to our pieces, making our customers feel beautiful and strong when they wear it,” Reyes added. As for Mint, a clothing boutique that recently opened a new location in Southampton, the trend is being showcased on everything from cotton to cashmere. “Animal prints are the new neutral. Even if you have great basics in your wardrobe, you can pop in something with animal print on it and it elevates your look,” said Joanna Mazella, owner of Mint. “Our company is showing it on sweaters, cashmere, cardigans, and jackets. We’re also presenting it in a more subdued way on leggings and other pants for fall,” added Mazella. If you’re looking to go full-on feline, Glynis Karp, SVP/marketing at J.McLaughlin, encourages you to experiment with mixing leopard-printed patterns as well, just as her custom-

ers have been doing. “We’re seeing a lot in the market about mixing. You don’t necessarily have to wear cheetah with brown pants or cheetah with black pants. You can mix some of J.McLaughlin’s animal print pieces and it can be a lot of fun,” Karp affirms of the store, which has locations in both Southampton and Bridgehampton. “I’m not saying it’s for everybody, but I do think if you can step out of your box, it can work beautifully and you can build your own sense of style with it,” Karp added.

Trend #2: Suits Suit up. This androgynous trend — featured on Givenchy, Chanel, and more designers’ fall ’19 runways — is everywhere. “You’ll be seeing suits in our fall collections, but they’re a bit sexier, with plunging necklines, for example,” explained Reyes. Alice + Olivia, known for its effortlessly feminine silhouettes catered to power women, aims to push the boundaries of its customers’ wardrobes with this new addition. Reyes opined that suits “take them outside of their comfort zone.” “Stacey incorporates familiar silhouettes, such as the Dylan pant and Jalisa pant, but she also tailors the blazers to accentuate your body. And I think that’s the power of suiting. You have that demeanor of being confident and bold and strong, but you can also accentuate your curves and clavicle as a woman,” added Reyes.

Trend #3: Tie-Dye Say hello to ’80s fashion once again thanks to a print that has withstood the test of time. However, rather than sporting tie-dye in typical rainbow hues, Goldie is producing the pattern in deeper, more autumn-appropriate colors. “We decided to do it two years ago and now everyone has it. But we’ve done it differently — not multicolor, Jerry Garcia tie-dyes because they read too young,” said Rudoy. “We’ve done tie-dyed, long-sleeve tees but in a very sophisticated manner, in black and white or olive and white hues.” Nevertheless, the print still evokes a sense of nostalgia, especially consid-

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ering this year is the 50th anniversary of Woodstock, the iconic, tie-dye-tinted festival. “Both that sense of nostalgia and a novelty factor to tie-dye are what make it appeal to our customers,” Rudoy explained. “It feels like something customizable and fun — not too basic.”

Trend #4: Cozy Fabrics As the temperature begins to drop, comfortable fabrics are key wardrobe essentials. “Mint is featuring anything fuzzy, cozy, fleece, and soft, almost like a blanket. People are loving wearing those fabrics as a sweater or cardigan,” said Mazella. “They appeal to Hamptons customers because fall is such a beautiful time out here, and people want to look fashionable while still staying comfortable and feeling good about themselves.” Goldie is capitalizing on a specifically soft fabric: French terry. “We’re really into doing loungewear and sweats in that super-washed, yummy fabric,” said Rudoy. “We’re carrying French terry pants, shirts, and sweatshirts.” At J.McLaughlin, it’s all about faux

suede: “It has always been a category for us, but we actually expanded it this year and have faux suede shirt dresses now,” Karp explained. Not only is the fabric washable and stretchable, but it has a lush quality to it, hence why it sells out so often in its stores. “Our Liz dress is made out of faux suede that has a scale-like print on it. It’s been a top seller every week since we released it,” said Karp.

Trend #5: Graphic Designs Looking for a way to make a statement with your style this season? Try sporting pieces adorned with graphic icons or phrases. Alice + Olivia is further projecting its female empowerment platform through pieces that symbolize the movement. “Stacey is very whimsical and feminine, which is why she has been doing a lot of graphic tees with specific things on them that suggest being confident and loving yourself,” said Reyes. “She loves embodying women standing up for each other.” Among the designs being displayed are the phrases “Feminist” and “Go Love Yourself.”

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Spending some summertime in the Hamptons working on a play with an inspiring company is pretty choice. I can’t wait to visit Egypt Beach, have a sandwich from East Hampton Bagels, and convince someone to drive me to the Grey Gardens house so I can wrap a sweater around my head and pretend to be Little Edie Beale.

Continued From Page B4. aspect of the collective human consciousness. Playing a brave character teaches me to be brave; existing as a witty woman for a few hours inspires me to be a bit cleverer. It’s the adage of walking a mile in someone else’s shoes.

What will the rehearsal process be like for this, since it’s a staged reading? Have you met the cast and director yet? It’s a quick rehearsal process, which can be really fun. Just jumping into the deep end of the play and learning to swim with it. I haven’t met the creative team or cast yet, but one thing I love about the theater world is that you form bonds quickly.

Last time you were working in the Hamptons was in “The Last Night of Ballyhoo” at Bay Street. Are there any Hamptons spots you’re looking forward to visiting? I’m back in East Hampton, where I was living when I worked at Bay Street.

Yes, that’s a clear must. So, what’s up next for you? I just finished up a little role in “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” which will be coming out in December. But I’m always finding ways to be creative, whether it’s writing, making short films, or clowning with my clown group, “Soul Potato.” We’ll see what the world’s got cooking up for me soon! The world can keep tabs on Neufer through her Instagram account, @ erinneuferdesu, and tickets for “The Strangeness of Men and Women” can be purchased at www.GuildHall.org.

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Continued From Page B1. ly what I wanted my first piece to look like. I’ve always thought that candy packaging is an art in itself.

For my first piece, “In Case of Emergency, Break Glass,” I filled a custom-designed acrylic plexiglass case with Dubble Bubble gum and printed the title of the work in hot pink block lettering on the front. I designed the exterior case to be one-and-a-half inches thick so that it had depth, but also was thin enough to hang on a wall as fine art. When my closest friends and family saw it, they asked if I could make pieces for them, too. I posted a collection on Instagram and everything took off from there. I started getting custom orders fast and with my background in marketing and branding, I quickly turned it into a full-time business.

Can you name some celebrities that have your artwork? I’ve designed pieces for actress Emmy Rossum, model Iskra Lawrence, designer Stephanie Gottlieb, public figure Arielle Charnas of Something Navy, and many more. I have a big clientele in New York, LA, Miami, Chicago, and I have international clients in Dubai, Shanghai, Toronto, and London.

You also do custom designs. How much do they go for? Prices totally depend on what custom work we do. In some cases, I use an entire collection from my clients, and in other cases, I source the materials myself, which can make the price go up.

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Continued From Page B8. are multiple threads to pull on here. There’s so much that they’re not saying, and I want to know everything.’” Callahan had read “Mindhunter,” “Fatal Vision” and “The Stranger Beside Me,” what she refers to as “the modern classics” on true crime. But it was still a far cry from her day job as a writer and editor at the New York Post, specializing in pop culture, subculture, and fashion, to set out on this journey. First, she wrote an article about Keyes for the Post, but then set to sinking her teeth deeper into the subject. “I started talking to the experts — the special agents and prosecutors all over the country.” She went to Alaska. She traveled the country. She talked to people who had known Keyes personally. There was a book in it all. But there’s still so much that’s a mystery.

Like his childhood friendship with the Kehoe brothers, Chevie and Cheyne. Chevie Kehoe is currently scheduled to be executed in December of this year, a white supremacist and a convicted murderer who kidnapped, tortured, and killed the Mueller family in Arkansas. And Kehoe is said to have had a relationship with Timothy McVeigh, the Oklahoma City bomber. So, one degree of separation between Keyes and McVeigh. Is that why, Callahan wonders, Keyes’s FBI status was changed from “murderer” to “terrorist”? “Keyes knew how to make bombs. He said he had 9000 rounds of Black Talon bullets — the ‘cop killer’ bullets that are illegal — buried on his property in upstate New York,” Callahan said. Also, there is still a mystery surrounding Keyes’s suicide in prison, one that is being eerily mirrored by the recent death of Jeffrey Epstein. “He was a suicide risk, but no one was watching him,” Callahan said. “And he was given a razor?” Callahan alluded that she may have new information, but isn’t ready to share it with the public yet. And, of course, there are documentary and scripted versions being explored by film and TV companies. However nightmarish the story of Keyes may seem, “cracking the last part of the book” at her home in the Hamptons, and then being such a success at Authors Night, were a dream come true for Callahan. “I was thrilled to be a part of it,” she said. “I’ve known about Authors Night forever, so to get invited was such a special, fun capper to finishing the book,” she said, adding, “To be able to walk around and meet all the other authors — I mean, Robert Caro, just a legend. It had such a great vibe to it. And to get to talk to people who are interested in books?” She shook her head in wonder. “It’s a night to celebrate books. That is just the most amazing thing,” she said.

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Camp SoulGrow Camp SoulGrow will hosts its End of Summer fundraiser at The Surf Lodge in Montauk on Wednesday, August 28, from 6 to 8 PM. There will be live music by Nancy Atlas, beer by Montauk Brewing Company, food, silent auction prizes, kids art, boat rides, and a bounce house. An admission fee of $40 supports the children’s charity. For more info, visit www.campsoulgrow.org.

Montauk Playhouse Montauk Playhouse Community Center Foundation presents Gone Local with the Nancy Atlas Project at Rick’s Crabby Cowboy Cafe in Montauk on Thursday, August 29, from 5:30 to 7:30 PM. For tickets, visit www.montaukplayhouse.org or call 631-668-1124.

Alice + Olivia Alice + Olivia on Main Street in East Hampton will hold an all-day event at its store, benefiting the Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation on Friday, August 30, from 10 AM to closing. Ten percent of sales from everything in the store that day will benefit the foundation.

SummerFest Southampton Arts Center presents its sixth annual SummerFest benefit on Thursday, August 29, from 6 to 10 PM — the final major fundraising event of the summer season. This year, SAC will honor Diane Tuft with the Champion of the Arts Award for her contribution to the arts and the world around us. Guests will be invited to stroll through the galleries to enjoy “National Geographic Photo Ark” by Joel Sartore. Additionally, the Studio @SAC will be filled with artists from its celebrated Takeover: Artists in Residence exhibition presented last February through April and will feature artists Kara Hoblin, Ruby Jackson, and Scott Bluedorn. Guests will have the opportunity to watch them work and take part in the process of creating work with them. Centerpieces for the tables will be created from marine plastics found on local shoes by SAC alumni artist Cindy Pease Roe of UpSculpt. Tickets for SummerFest start at $500 for individuals with VIP tables starting at $10,000, and can be reserved online at southamptonartscenter.org.

Nancy Atlas will perform for the Montauk Playhouse and Camp SoulGrow this week. Independent/Lisa-Marie Mazzucco

Tumbleweed Tuesday A Sag Harbor village-wide Tumbleweed Tuesday party and auction to benefit the Sag Harbor Cinema will be held on Tuesday, September 3, at Page at 63 Main from 5 to 10 PM. There will

also be a charity art auction featuring the Grenning, Keyes, and Nightingale galleries. A Sag Noir reception will be at Sylvester & Co. from 5 to 7 PM. See www.sagharborcinema.org for more information on the rebuilding effort for the Cinema.

Gallery Events Compiled by Jessica Mackin-Cipro jessica@indyeastend.com

Foss & Rizzie MM Fine Art in Southampton presents “Foss & Rizzie,” a two-person exhibition pairing the work of acclaimed artists Cornelia Foss and Dan Rizzie. The exhibition will be on view August 29 through September 15, with an opening reception Thursday, August 29, from 6 to 8 PM.

Below The Storm Tripoli Gallery presents “Below the Storm,” a pop-up exhibition with East End artist Miles Partington. To coincide with this year’s exhibit at the Montauk Oceans Institute, “Laws Not Jaws,” Partington has created a series of new works illustrating animals ranging from sharks to land mammals, reptiles, and birds. A selection of these works will remain on view at the Montauk Oceans

Institute from September through October 1, with an opening reception for the artist on Sunday, September 1, from 6 to 8 PM, in the institute’s Foghorn Building, at 2000 Montauk Highway. The opening will also feature poetry readings in solidarity of our oceans by artists and poets, Max Blagg, Benjamin Keating, Ella Snow, Kathy Snow, and Liam Stegman.

Labor Day Exhibit The Southampton Artists Association presents its Labor Day Art Exhibit, running from Wednesday, August 28, to Sunday, September 8. An opening reception will be held on Saturday, August 31, from 5 to 7 PM and a closing reception will be held on Friday, September 6, from 5 to 7 PM. The exhibit is held at the Levitas Center for the Arts at the Southampton Cultural Center.

Miles Partington’s “Shark on Couch.”

This Must Be The Place VSOP Projects in Greenport presents “This Must Be The Place,” opening on Saturday, August 31. The five participating artists take varied approaches in terms of materials and process, but all take sharp focus on a portrayal of place, space, and atmosphere. A reception will be held on Saturday, September 14, from 6 to 8 PM. Artists include John Brickels, Noah Kalina, Kate Rasche, Katie Walker, and Caroline Rothstein.

Americana “Americana,” a Labor Day weekend show at Keyes Gallery in Sag Har-

bor will feature the works of Carolyn Beegan, Donald Lipski, Paton Miller, Dave O, David Ortiz, Gailia Stawski, and Bert Stern. A reception will be held Saturday, August 31, from 6 to 8 PM.

Westhampton Beach Festival The 11th annual Westhampton Beach Festival of the Arts will be held on August 31 and September 1. The event is hosted by St. Mark’s Church and the Village of Westhampton Beach, held on the Great Lawn across from the church. The event is produced by Paragon Festivals. Event admission and parking are free.

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Dining Feasting By Firelight Local food and libations with Cobram Estate By Hannah Selinger Photos by Wil Weiss

When the fog rolls into East Hampton’s Northwest Woods, it cloaks everything. By 6 PM, when we gathered at Terra Glamping, the Cedar Point project that opened this season, a thick mist had already settled on the campground. Shot backwards in time, I was, for just a moment, a kid again in Maine, where, for five summers, I was a sleepaway camper just outside of Augusta. Back then, gray, foggy evenings were my milieu. Of course, this wasn’t sleepaway camp, regardless of the similarities. The air felt August-dense, just like it used to back on Lake Cobbosseecontee, and there was a willful smell of smoke and citronella in the air, the former the consequence of the Chef at Large for Cobram Estate olive oil, Chef Kevin O’Connor’s cooking, all executed on Panoram Import traditional Argentinian asado-style cookware. Hosted by The Independent and Zachary Weiss, our “dining room” was a long table in a cleared grove of trees, where twinkling bulbs provided light as dark set in. A corner bar served refreshments from Simple Vodka, Bears Fruit Kombucha, Out East rosé, Ardbeg scotch, and Whitley Neill Handcrafted Gin. Before dark, Chef O’Connor

passed around grilled Peeko oysters on wooden planks. Still warm, the briny, plump bivalves came doused with a roast tomato harissa that practically tingled on the tongue. Peeko oysters hail from Little Peconic Bay, the sole oyster from New Suffolk, on the North Fork. Normally, I prefer my oysters raw, and virtually unadorned, but I’d take regular exception for these, which were more of a composed dish. They were smoky and savory — and I could have devoured each one. But, looking at the ducks, pinned between grates, I knew better than to waste too much space. Eventually, the light disappeared, and we relied on tree-strung bulbs and candlelight and the reflection from our glassware. Once seated, the food, all cooked with ample helpings of Woodland, CA’s Cobram Estate’s artisanal olive oil — the most awarded in the world — arrived to our long table family-style. Chef O’Connor came to introduce the dishes and then went back to tend to the fire, as we turned our attention to the task at hand. Two-inch-thick flatbreads, slick with olive oil and dusted with a seaweed dukkha, tasted of the fire over

which it was cooked. Next came grilled bitter greens with a pepper conserva; a whole-roasted striped bass with a creamy green bean slaw; fatty Long Island duck, skin bursting; creamed corn from Balsam Farms with mushrooms from Open Minded Organics, all topped with local popcorn; and, to close, grilled Amber Waves peaches atop hulking, melting slabs of Mecox Bay Dairy’s Atlantic Mist cheese. That final dish felt decadent in a way that summer is: inexplicably simple, inexplicably delicious. Each guest received a gift bag to take home, including a bottle of Cobram Estate olive oil, which is an incredible finishing oil: fruity, decadent, elegant. Now perched on my counter, it’s a reminder of an August evening,

smoke rising from a campsite, or embers fading as we retreated to our cars, stomachs at capacity. I would have liked nothing more, in fact, than to dance lazily back to a campsite of my own, to relive my own camper days, where a deck of cards and a flashlight was enough indeed. In fact, it was more than enough. But it was time to go. Into the fog I headed, down the winding road that connects Cedar Point with the rest of Northwest Woods. By the time we left, the campgrounds were quiet. I had forgotten, my camp days so far in the past, how dark changed the landscape of a campground. One thing I’m not likely to forget: that molten Atlantic Mist, salty next to those toothsome, sweet peaches. After all, why would I want to?

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Cobram Estate Brunch Photos by Wil Weiss The festivities with Cobram Estate and Chef Kevin Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor continued on Saturday, August 24, in Water Mill, where a brunch was hosted by The Independent and Zachary Weiss, along with Simple Vodka and Christine Prydatko. As guests arrived, they were served Peeko Oysters with a Simple Vodka Bloody Mary Shooter, and

decorated with marigold and nasturtium. Signature cocktails included a Simple Vodka Bloody Mary and a vodka lemonade made with Swoon. There was wine by Out East RosĂŠ, Bears Fruit Kombucha, Ardbeg scotch, and Whitley Neill Handcrafted Gin also on hand. When brunch was ready to be served, guests

headed out to a field to dine on dishes that included a watermelon and heirloom tomato salad with chili and shiso; polenta cake with grilled corn and roasted piperade with agave; a shaksuka verde with herbed goat cheese and arugula; and a local stone fruit with poppy seed sabayon and lemon verbena granola, all made with Cobram Estate olive oil.

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Fresh Flavors Stand-out South Fork hotspots By Beth Landman Each year, certain restaurants shine and attract buzz. EMP Summer House was one of those spots, and when it closed, diners were afraid it would create a void, but such is the East End magic that Paola’s, the restaurant that replaced it, is wonderful in its own right. New chefs bring fresh flavors to existing kitchens and other spots give perennial pleasure. Here are a few of my favorites.

Tutto Il Giorno Whether you are seated in the garden or the main room impeccably designed by Gabby Karan de Felice, the surroundings are chic and comfortable at this restaurant, with some of the area’s best food. Start with the impossibly thin and crisp pane carasau drizzled with luxurious olive oil and sprinkled with sea salt and rosemary sprigs, then move on to one of the authentic pastas or a mix of braised local tomatoes with warm goat cheese. Entrees include fish of the day prepared in parchment paper with local vegetables and T-bone pork chop with grilled peach, arugula, and fennel salad. 56 Nugent Street, Southampton; www. tuttoilgiorno.com.

TBar Tony Fortuna brought his well-loved Upper East Side steakhouse and lounge to Southampton this summer, and his following flocked to it. The famous TBar chopped salad traveled east with him, as did the meats and fish, and the Hamptons locale has an expansive garden. 268 Elm Street, Southampton; www.tbarnyc.com

Calissa The space that housed Greenwich and Red Stixs, among other short-lived establishments, has finally found a winner with this Mediterranean spot run by James Mallios. The outdoor patio is vibrant, and offerings like dock-todish crudo with Montauk catch, fennel, orange and red onions; summer farro salad with charred corn, red pepper and chermoula yogurt; or salt-crusted whole fish, set it apart. 1020 Montauk Highway, Water Mill; www.calissahamptons.com

July, Luke Andrews stepped into his shoes. You can watch the sunset from balcony seats as you enjoy his grilled oysters, sautéed sea scallops with pea tendrils, fennel, hearts of palm, and blood orange salad; and espressocrusted tuna with pickled watermelon salad and ginger. It’s also worth a visit for breakfast when you can have a healthy start with egg whites, grilled country bread, goat cheese, and steamed spinach, or indulge in a lobster omelet. 31 West Water Street, Sag Harbor; www.baronscove.com

Dopo La Spiaggia The East Hampton location of this über popular Italian spot has blossomed this summer, and the outdoor garden transformed into a buzzing scene. The fettucine with Bolognese, grana, and mint is legendary, but this year there is also a gluten-free option of purple potato gnocchi with vegetable ragu. Chicken Milanese and poached bass are also favorites, and the caramelized and charred Brussels sprouts shouldn’t be missed. 31 Race Lane, East Hampton; www.dopolaspiaggia.com

Le Bilboquet The outpost of this clubby French New York social hub has become hotter this year, if that’s possible, with waterfront seats in high demand. Diners can’t live without the much-lauded Cajun chicken and crab and avocado salad, but other dishes like locally caught swordfish with chanterelles, summer squash, and red wine sauce are worth checking out. 1 Long Wharf, Sag Harbor; 631803-3767

Sen There is a reason lines form outside this Sag Harbor spot — it’s one of the few places for top-quality sushi in the Hamptons. Raw fish offerings are a mix of local catch and seasonal treats as diverse as uni from Maine or snapper from Japan. It’s also worth sampling cooked dishes, such as steamed smoked duck buns or angus teriyaki. 23 Main Street, Sag Harbor; www.senrestaurant.com

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ed the food at this classic Greek spot to new heights. A simple Greek salad has small heirloom tomatoes so sweet you would think you are eating dessert, and peppers so crisp they must have been picked that morning. Whole imported branzino or local fish are cooked to perfection. 95 School Street, Bridgehampton. www.elaiaestiatorio.com

Highway Restaurant and Bar One of the city’s most beloved sushi spots, Shuko, returned to the popular American restaurant this summer, offering omakase and rolls on weekends, but weekdays were just as packed, thanks to dishes like the show stopping spit-roasted organic chicken and lobster avocado toast. 290 Montauk Highway, East Hampton; www.highwayrestaurant.com

Babette’s Barbara Layton was offering up organic healthy fare full of veggie options long before it was trendy, from stir-fry tofu, egg white and avocado omelets, or thick French toast in the morning, to grassfed turkey meatballs with fire roasted tomato sauce, shishito peppers, crisp chickpeas and feta, or a ramen dragon bowl topped with Montauk scallops in the evening, it’s no wonder everyone from Tony Blair to Hugh Jackman can be spotted there. 66 Newtown Lane, East Hampton; www.babettesrestaurant.com

Paola’s Alec Baldwin and Katie Couric are among those who are flocking to the

eastern branch of the popular Carnegie Hill spot that serves up perfectly prepared Roman dishes including bucatini with Applewood-smoked bacon and plum tomatoes; and seared duck breast with whole grain red risotto, mushrooms, house-made apricot mustard, and black truffle vinaigrette. 341 Pantigo Road, East Hampton. www.paolasrestaurant.com.

Coche Comedor The onetime Honest Diner has risen like a phoenix this summer, reinvented as a serious Mexican restaurant, with standout dishes like chicken tamale; apricot-tamarind glazed duck, hot off the rotisserie; and pork ribs from the wood grill, served with charred baby onions. There is generally a wait for tables, but take that as an excuse to order one of the standout margaritas. 74A Montauk Highway, Amagansett; www. cochecomedor.com

Duryea’s Lobster Deck The magnificent vista is almost rivaled by the view of jaw-dropping familystyle platters of huge lobsters and super-fresh fish. Don’t miss the lobster cod salad, chocked with crustacean meat. If you want to avoid the long wait, picnic tables are now available for take-out. 5460 65 Tuthill Road, Montauk; www.duryealobsters.com

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Southampton’s Silver Lining Diner offers colorful eating experience By Jessica Mackin-Cipro jessica@indyeastend.com

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This is the diner experience, elevated. The Silver Lining Diner, which opened last month in the previous home of Southampton’s Princess Diner, is a delight, and we predict its future is as bright as its yellow banquettes. The colorful 250-seat restaurant delivers the American diner experience, and it’s what the diner experience was always meant to be: unpretentious, family friendly, and full of good eats. The happy color palette of sunshine yellow, accented by stainless steel fixtures, feels simultaneously contemporary yet nostalgic. The Silver Lining dream team brings together the talent of five partners who include Executive Chef Eric Miller, Operations and Events Director Marc Miller, financier Richard Silver, marketing and branding guru MT Carney, and world-renowned interior architecture and design firm Jeffrey Beers International. Brothers, Eric and Marc, have close to four decades experience in the restaurant business. They most recently ran Bay Kitchen Bar in Springs and also run Food & Co. and Hampton Clambake, which offer special events and on-beach catering services. The restaurant’s menu aims to capture all four seasons by showcasing the year-round bounty of the East End, sourcing from local farmers, foragers, and fishermen, whenever possible. This was evident in the dishes we tried when my husband Joe and I stopped by for dinner last week. I started with the Basic Beach

cocktail, because if there’s vodka and/ or sparkling wine in a cocktail, it’s the choice I’m going to go with. This particular concoction included raspberry, vanilla, lemon, and lime, along with vodka and sparkling wine. Delish! To start I had the Greek salad, which became an instant favorite of mine. The fresh, local ingredients really make the difference along with the perfect balance of North Fork romaine, feta, Kalamata capers, vine ripe tomatoes, and cucumber. Joe started with something a bit meatier, the buttermilk fried buffalo wings, which he enjoyed. Get your take-out orders ready for football season, these are worth it! I ordered the roasted organic chicken as my entrée. It’s served with mashed golden potatoes, roasted vegetables, and local thyme, and was cooked to perfection. Joe went with the whole shucked one-pound Maine lobster roll with lemon aioli and noted it is as one of the best he’s had on the East End. “Our menu celebrates the abundance of seasonal ingredients that are locally available,” explained Eric. “We hope to offer something for everyone and anyone, for every occasion.” Chef Eric has always been an advocate of the dock-to-dish and farm-to-table movements on the East End. For dessert, we tried the double chocolate blackout cake, which was decadent to say the least, served with a mocha fudge sauce. Hats off to Pastry Chef Meghan Saccone. She artfully remakes the classics with a modern

twist, all baked in-house daily. Also keep in mind that any shake or float can be ordered “naughty” like the Caramel shake spiked with Amaretto, or a Brooklyn blackout chocolate shake spiked with Kahlua. We were there for dinner, but Silver Lining, like any good diner, is also open early until late. For breakfast, there’s an emphasis on farm-fresh organic eggs, milk, and flour, and the menu offers the full gamut of diner classics. Think eggs Benedict, buttermilk pancakes, egg sandwiches, you name it. Or try the “Silver Morning Continental Breakfast,” a basket of pastries from the onpremise bakery, served with seasonal homemade jam and Maldon salted butter. The lunch menu focuses on homemade soups, entrée salads, cold and hot

sandwiches, and much more. There’s also a late-night menu with 15 to 20 signature items available from 11 PM to late. Silver Lining is open year-round, seven days a week. Visit www.silverliningdiner.com for more info.

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Palette To Palate An artistic experience for the senses By Nicole Teitler nicole@indyeastend.com

Envision a world where artwork is edible. A place where the photographs or paintings hanging on a wall could not only be something for your eyes to consume, but jump onto a plate and become a delicious masterpiece for your stomach. This is the Palette to Palate series, curated by Kara Hoblin of North Fork Art Collective, and held at Bruce and Son’s in Greenport on spontaneously chosen dates. On Thursday, August 22, I experienced one of the art dinners in the series, titled “Hypnagogia: Weird Dreams.” Hypnagogia is defined as the transitional state between wakefulness and sleep, adding another sense of creative mystery to what was ahead. There were seven paintings on the wall curated by Hoblin. Once the pieces are displayed, chefs Scott Bollman and Brian Russell curate a menu of their own to literally, or symbolically, emulate the art. The final piece in this pyramid of imagination is the wine pairing, done by Channing Daughters Winery. “The idea is to allow people to connect through their passions,” Hoblin said. “We all put our piece of the puzzle together to create the whole experience: art, wine, food, and people.” The first of seven pieces was Hoblin’s “Out of Water” acrylic on wood, that was paired with a sashimi dish of watermelon, tuna, and cornabria blossoms. The course was the most literal

artistic interpretation of all the dishes, in the shape of a whale, with a bright, floral touch. The ones to follow were more abstract takes, such as with Dennis Chalkin’s “at 33,000 ft,” archival legacy fiber paper photograph. “It’s strange for me to talk about one image when I’ve taken hundreds of thousands,” said Chalkin. “I’m inspired by life. I always take my camera with me.” A display of thinly sliced peaches graced the plate with whipped goat cheese, symbolizing the clouds in the photograph, along with watercress, and dukkah — an Egyptian condiment consisting of a mixture of herbs, nuts, and spices. Elizabeth Karsch “Sea Robin” acrylic, pastel, oil pastel, and color pencil on wood panel followed and was paired with squash, tomato, and vegetable ash. These three dishes were accompanied by a white, Tocai Friulano wine. Sarah Satory’s “No Direction, But Not Lost” charcoal and conte on BFK paper piece was complimented by a twist on traditional clam chowder — vegetable, chervil, and truffle, paired with a rose cabernet sauvignon 2018. Carl Timpone’s “Emptiness is Form Mental Print,” was represented with short ribs, depicting rocks, with mushroom, seaweed, potato, and horseradish. Dessert was a cheesecake with blueberry, blue cheese, and yka leaves

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to emulate the butterflies of Vu’s painting “Letting Go,” acrylic on wood. “It was about a girl, about a breakup, and letting go,” Vu said. “Facing the reality that identity is completely different. Letting go of a certain identity to create another one.” Sylvia Channing of Channing Daughters Winery, “7,” was paired with a CBD latte. Chefs Bollman and Russell mas-

tered the art of turning culinary dreams into a reality in this unique collaboration among likeminded individuals. At the dinner, conversation flowed: discussions of love, passion, invention, and community. Through art, Hoblin has opened up a multi-sensory world where palette and palate intertwine. Learn about upcoming dinners at @nofoartcollective or its website www. northforkartcollective.com.

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Linguini With Sausage, Mussels, & Squid In a saffron garlic broth Ingredients (serves 4) 2 lbs mussels (washed and beards removed) 2 c ground sausage (cooked) 10 oz bag of spinach 1/4 c parsley (chopped) 1/2 c of calamari tubes, cut into rings 1 carrot 1 large white onion 1 Tbsp crushed red pepper 1 c white wine 1 Tbsp saffron 1/2 c garlic cloves 2 oz canola oil 3 Tbsp butter 1 lb dried linguini pasta Salt and pepper to taste

Ingredients Start by cooking your ground sausage in a sauté pan with a little bit of water. While this is happening, you can clean and remove the beards from the mussels and cut the calamari into rings. Once the sausage is cooked, set in the fridge for later. Start the garlic and saffron sauce by sautéing the chopped onion, carrot, and garlic in a saucepot with a bit of oil over medium heat. Add the saffron and deglaze the pan with white wine. Add a half-gallon of water, bring to a boil, and simmer for 30 minutes. At the end of that 30 minutes, blend the

mixture on high until smooth. Begin to assemble the dish. To start, bring a pot of water to a boil and add the linguini, stirring occasionally. While the pasta cooks, heat a large sauté pan, add the oil, and crisp the cooked sausage. Once it has browned nicely, deglaze the pot with the garlic saffron broth and add the mussels and squid. Cover with a sheet pan for two minutes and allow the broth to reduce

on high heat. Once the mussels open, add spinach, chopped parsley, red pepper flakes, and butter. Stir and continue to reduce until a desired consistency is reached. This process should take about 10 minutes, and by that time the pasta should be done. Strain the pasta and cook it in the sauce for another minute or two to absorb the flavors. Plate and enjoy.

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Ready For Fall & Famous Focaccia Sandwiches Sag Harbor’s Espresso Da Asporto back from break By Hannah Selinger

One of the longest-running restaurants in Sag Harbor is known for its focaccia — and you may have mistakenly thought that it closed. But Espresso Da Asporto, which opened on Division Street in 1992 and relocated to Main Street five years ago, was merely on hiatus this past winter. “A lot of people still don’t realize that we’re open,” said co-owner Danny Cheng. “We had a late start. We’re open and we’re going to stay open year-round.” The Sag Harbor institution is known, largely, for its focaccia sandwiches, which are prepared on handmade bread and served with a host of dressings for dipping. “We serve all the locals in the wintertime, and, in the summer, we cater to everyone, including people on the boats,” Cheng said. He and Rich Camacho own Espresso together, which also serves pizza and pasta dinners and offers an extensive catering program. “We have a really large catering menu,” he said. “Give us a day or two. We have very generoussized catering portions. We’re really known for our famous focaccia sandwiches.” Once the afterschool stomping ground of the Pierson crowd, Espresso Da Asporto relocated when the building that originally housed it was sold. The

spirit, however, remained the same: a convivial atmosphere, and delicious, casual, homemade food. Catering runs the gamut, including antipasto, salad, pasta, and sandwiches. I’d be remiss not to mention a large tiramisu platter. For $85, a hungry traveler can invest in a large serving of the stuff. Happily, to my mind, there is no such thing as too much of a good thing, tiramisu included. From 11 AM to 3 PM daily, the restaurant runs an affordable series of lunch specials, featuring, among other items, a jumbo slice of pizza for $3.70; a 3/4 parmigiana hero for $8.99; penne Bolognese for $10.95; homemade spinach ravioli in tomato sauce for $11.95; penne a la vodka for $10.95; and a sautéed steak sandwich for $10.95. But the regular menu focaccia sandwiches run somewhere between $12.95 for the Espresso combo (Genoa salami, ham, capicola, fontina, provolone, mixed greens, tomatoes, and sweet pickled peppers) and $15.95 for the grilled salmon (with arugula and sliced onions). Me, I’m a sweet Italian sausage and broccoli rabe kind of girl. Take my word for it. Still, there are other ways to go at Espresso Da Asporto, and you won’t leave disappointed. There are calzones,

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for instance, as well as a host of pizzas, which you can order at the kitchen’s choosing. You can also build your own. Pasta is predictable, but I’m ok with predictable when it comes to pasta. Sometimes, you just need a plate of carbonara. Sometimes, only linguine with white clam sauce will do the trick. There is a full compendium of options available, a pasta suitable for every single palate. There was, of course, some confusion this past year, when Espresso took a

break. Some in the community believed it to be a forever break. Cheng cannot emphasize this enough: Espresso Da Asporto is open for business, and its focaccia is just as good as it has ever been. Summer may be ending, right before our very eyes, but Espresso will be here as the August days fade into September. You may crave a cool sandwich today, but before long, you’ll want something warm, straight from the oven. I know where to send you, friends. It’s a place that has been there all along.

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salad, and pan roasted local fish with lychee salad. 2266 Montauk Highway; www.bridgehamptoninn.com

Continued From Page B32. ture restaurant, hiring Hamptons chef Jeremy Blutstein to oversee the kitchen. He has come up with an adventurous and well-executed menu that’s far from the average meal. Warm carrot salad is presented with harissa tahini, pomegranate molasses, saffron pickled aliums, and sumac; scallop carpaccio swims in huckleberry agro dolce, studded with spiced cashew and enlivened by Meyer lemon; and tuna is dry aged and served bone-in, rib eye style. All this against the backdrop of a beautifully designed waterfront dining room. www.showfishmtk.com. 32 Star Island Road, Montauk.

Brideghampton Inn Sybille van Kempen runs this 18thCentury inn with the same care and attention to detail that has made her family business, Loaves and Fishes, a Hamptons icon. It’s a place where you can still have the calm, relaxing dining experience so many seek. Chef Brian Szostak has just released a cookbook containing recipes from his everchanging menu. Try the roasted fruit and vegetable bowl, mushroom toast, Thai lobster

75 Main James Beard award-winning chef Mark Militello runs the kitchen at this expansive restaurant like a seamless ship, offering 12 daily specials, from perfectly seared local catch with seasonal vegetables and green bamboo rice to porcini-stuffed quail. 75 Main Street, Southampton; www.75main.com

Topping Rose One of the area’s most luxurious hotels has a restaurant to match. Overseen by Jean-Georges Vongerichten, it has Drew Hiatt at the range, and he has hit his stride this year, using produce grown on the grounds along with ingredients from local farmers and fishermen to create a clean and creative menu. 1 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Turnpike; www.toppingrosehouse.com

Lulu Kitchen & Bar Happy hour is a scene and there are few places for better people watching than at a table here on Sag Harbor’s Main Street. Lovers of wood-fired cooking will be in heaven, sampling flavorful dishes from Instagramworthy heirloom cauliflower or leeks

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The Palm A foodie fantasy of expertly charred meats and oversized lobsters, this clas-

sic spot has never waned in popularity. The porch and proximity to East Hampton’s pond give it charm beyond the sawdust strewn city locations, and when Andrew Tobin took the reins as maître d’, it reached new heights. 94 Main Street; www.thepalm.com

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Chef Koketsu’s Guest-Worthy Recipe: Smith & Wollensky x Gosman’s Surf ‘n Turf Special

Why? “Mix age-old steak pros with the East End’s most beloved seafood spot, and what do you get? This epic surf ‘n turf — a dry-aged Cajun bone-in ribeye topped with expertly-sourced shrimp and lump crab meat, along with local Wainscott Farms corn in a beurre blanc sauce.”

Ingredients 2 20-oz dry-aged, bone-in rib steaks 1/2 c Cajun spice mix 8 small to medium-sized tiger prawns, peeled, deveined, and split in half 1/3 c jumbo lump crabmeat 1/2 c fresh corn kernels 1/4 c Peppadews, cut into quarters 2 Tbsp scallions, greens and whites finely chopped 2 Tbsp Italian parsley, roughly chopped

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1 Tbsp garlic, finely chopped 1 Tbsp shallots, finely chopped 1 stick unsalted butter, cut into small cubes Non-stick food spray Salt and freshly ground black pepper

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The 2019 Hampton Classic

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Ellie Hunter: Steeling Beauty From trading to luxury building . . . to horses

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L A R G E ST AVA I L A B L E WAT E R F R O N T P R O P E RTY I N E A ST H A M PTO N East Hampton | Major Price Improvement $8,950,000 | 5-BR, 7.5-BA | Stately waterfront traditional home in the Northwest Woods. Set on 3.52 tranquil acres, the property maintains its natural grandeur with native grasses and indigenous plantings. The light filled 4,500sf house encompasses 3 floors and is anchored by a double height great room, water views throughout and an open flow that provides a serene setting for harbor front living. This uniquely captivating environment is further enhanced by the 2 additional, single and separate, adjoining building lots totaling 9.28 acres. Web# H113410

STUNNING MODERN FARMHOUSE East Hampton | $5,995,000 | 6-BR, 6.5-BA | The gated entry and elegant driveway set a stately overtone for approx. 2 acres of park-like grounds. Specimen gardens, perennial plantings, emerald lawns, fountains, and private patios are all designed to stimulate the senses. Designed by award-winning architect Bruce Nagel, this unique architectural gem offers approx. 7,000sf of highly stylized living space. The main architectural feature of the house is the seamless integration of 3 connected modern barns. The light-ﬁlled living room with walls of glass ﬂows seamlessly to outdoor spaces including a dining area and heated gunite saltwater pool. Web# H347090 Christopher Stewart M: 917.744.2450, Denise Wilder M: 917.636.2546

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Ellie Hunter: Steeling Beauty From trading to luxury building . . . to horses By Heather Buchanan Photos by Ty Wenzel

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“ The moment we jumped around, I knew she was for me, because she is super kind and honest. We learn new things together.”

here is a distinct sparkle in Ellenka “Ellie” Hunter’s blue eyes when she talks about her deep emotional connection to horses. They have infused her life with both challenges and joy, from having to nurse a sick horse for days with Guinness Stout to entering the show ring and jumping a perfect course. Hunter grew up in the suburbs of North West London and didn’t have the opportunity to take formal riding lessons, so she rode just by copying others. She recalled, “Over the years, I rented horses by the hour whenever and wherever I could and experienced completely hair-raising rides, galloping through the English countryside and renting horses in Regents Park in London and Central Park in NYC.” It wasn’t until Hunter moved to the Hamptons full time in 2003 that she could really devote herself to the sport with formal lessons and training and the chance to develop relationships with her own horses. Hunter worked in the financial world at Goldman Sachs and Schonfeld Securities before moving full time to the Hamptons after 9/11. She started a successful food manufacturing business, Ellie’s Country Delights, ahead of her time, with vegan and gluten-free fare, which was distributed to over 800 stores on the eastern seaboard. When faced with the investment needed for expansion, she decided to close the company and start a new exciting chapter in 2014 with Michael Davis Design & Construction, a luxury Hamptons home builder, where she is a licensed real estate salesperson and a manager focusing on human relations. “I’m fortunate to work and learn from Michael Davis, who has 30 years of experience guiding clients to not only find suitable properties but also help them realize their vision of the possibilities,” said Hunter. “The business is truly dynamic, and because we live in a part of the world with some of the most expensive real estate, and the abundance of ideas to create the home of your dreams, it’s rewarding to see these incredible homes come to life and see the families enjoy their homes.” Now Hunter rides at the storybook

setting of Campbell Stables in Bridgehampton, what she calls the Buckingham Palace of barns, a gorgeous new estate where everything is pristine right down to the flowered window boxes on the stalls and tightly organized tack room. “My wish list for a horse was a bay gelding, approximately 12 years old with years of training under saddle. And Steel arrived as a seven-year-old grey mare. It’s an ongoing joke that she was the opposite of my wish list. Steel however, has the mindset of a 15-yearold. She’s the sweetest mare and incredibly sane for her age. The moment we jumped around, I knew she was for me, because she is super kind and honest. We learn new things together.” Steel the Blue, is very much a mare, sassy with the boys, as Hunter says, but also like a loyal Labrador who just wants to lick you. Riding is the new soul food for Hunter, who has not only a successful career but a busy home life with her son and fiancé. “Riding challenges me physically and mentally, and keeps me in the moment like no other sport,” said Hunter. “There’s a balance of strength and softness, patience and action that requires clear direction at every second.” Equestrian sport presents a unique opportunity for women to enjoy for decades. Beezie Madden, at age 54, won the Show Jumping World Cup in 2018. In what other sport would a 54-yearold woman be at the top of her game, let alone one who is competing against, and beating, men? The barn for Hunter is not only a stable of horses but of supportive women which hail from England, France, and Argentina, many of them experiencing horsemanship side by side with their daughters and bonded by their love of these beautiful animals. This is no place for mean girls. Anyone not into the supportive environment or willing to cheer each other on would be voted off the island, so to speak. Hunter said of her trainer Raquel Batto of Longacre MB, “I trust her implicitly. She is so good at what she does and she has my best interest at heart. She is as honest as the day is long and is so dedicated. She cares about the individual and the horse. She keeps me in

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line. I need someone to set boundaries and make sure I am safe, and she manages each horse according to their personality.” For Hunter, her equestrian and real estate worlds complement each other, “I’m the go-to girl on all sorts of advice, from business start-up and administration to doctors and health,” she said, “I’ve lived here for 16 years and know many people from all walks of

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professional life. I love connecting people who need help. I feel blessed to have so many sincere connections and know so many professionals from all walks of life — many of whom I call friends.” Hunter has her own field of dreams this week in the Hampton Classic Horse Show, where she is showing in the low adult hunter division and equitation. Hunter commented, “I absolutely love showing. Everything you’ve

learned over the years comes into play with only a few minutes to demonstrate what you’ve learned, and it’s when my relationship with my horse really counts. Steel is a true performer in the ring. She loves it too.” She added, “It’s such a sweet and endearing experience to have family and friends there to support you. My son (who is highly allergic to horses) and my partner’s support is essential,

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since many hours are spent at the barn. It truly takes a village to make this happen. I feel so fortunate and never take any of it for granted.” To view the full gallery and video from Hunter's day at the Hampton Classic, visit www.indyeastend.com. To learn more about Michael Davis Design & Construction, visit www.michaeldavis.com.

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Sagaponack | $8,995,000 | 7-BR, 6-BA, 3-Half BA | Sleek and modern estate on more than 1.5 acres styled by the acclaimed designer Benjamin Noriega Ortiz. No expense was spared. The ultimate in Hamptons elegance. Web# H106792

Sagaponack | $4,995,000 | 6-BR, 6-BA, 2-Half-BA | New construction luxury home with attention to detail on approx. 2 acres adjacent to a reserve. Outdoor oasis complete with a gunite pool with a spa and a pool house Web# H345717

Sag Harbor | $2,500,000 | 4-BR, 5.5-BA | This freshly renovated home has it all. An open living great room with hardwood ﬂoors ﬂows seamlessly to the chef’s kitchen featuring top-of-the-line appliances. Web# H346497

Wainscott | $2,395,000 | 5-BR, 4.5-BA | Conveniently located between East Hampton and Sag Harbor, this approx. 5,000sf postmodern features an expansive lawn and a heated gunite pool. Web# H107780

Southampton | $1,950,000 | 4-BR, 4-BA | Beautiful home with vaulted ceilings and a ﬁrst ﬂoor master suite. Two ensuite bedrooms upstairs with large walk-in closets, heated pool with water fall and multiple decks. Web# H17276

Westhampton | $1,595,000 | 4-BR, 2.5-BA | This traditional home has an inviting heated pool and is surrounded by beautiful landscaping. The sunny upgraded granite eat-in kitchen has brand new appliances. Web# H345127

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Min Date =7/22/2019 Max Date = 7/28/2019

Source: Suffolk Research Service, Inc., Hampton Bays, NY 11946

Featured Sold 265 Surfside Drive Sagaponack Price confidential

Listed By James Giugliano 631-456-3567 jamesg@nestseekers.com

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Price

Location

AMAGANSETT

Rutkowski, D 109 MTK HWY LLC

Livadas-Fript Trust MacNiven, M Trust

750,000 1,795,000

1854 Montauk Hwy 109 Montauk Hwy

CALVERTON

Kubler, T & S Alaimo, T & N Donnellan, W & S O’Sullivan, R & E 3605 Middle Country Rd 3851 Middle Country Rd

Schmitt, J Centonze, A Trust Boynton, M Bendowski, J & D Quest Ventures Estate Quest Ventures Estate

380,000 420,000 479,000 565,000 625,000 1,925,000

609 Fox Hill Dr 8 Kimberly Ct 105 The Preserve 8 Green Ash St 3605 Middle Country Rd 3581Middle Country & 4 lots

CUTCHOGUE

Sertl, W & Goss, W Monteforte, V & C Dasaro, G Pappacoda, F Trust Webber, E & J

Rimor Development LLC Rimor Development LLC Rimor Development LLC Rimor Development LLC Norris, J & L

687,740 687,740 707,820 778,100 775,000

Harvest Pointe, Home 15 Harvest Pointe, Home 20 Harvest Pointe, Home 22 Harvest Pointe, Home 80 350 Eastwood Dr

EAST HAMPTON

DeSimone, V Trust Daschek & Abbatemaggio Jimenez, C & M Levinson, C 7 Boatway LLC Neinstein, R & Duhamel Levy, S Trust Axen, R & M 29 Abrahams EH LLC Marks, B & S Iantha, LLC

Sanders,S & Simon,M Ullman, R & Freeman, H&R Segerstrom, C & E Hillside Lane Corp Birnbaum FamilyTrust Greenwald, J & Ash, H Partow, F & A Goldstein, P New York Equity Note Zaremba, J & N Newtown Associates

4,000,000 714,130 765,104 1,055,000 335,000* 1,425,000 1,450,000 775,000 3,640* 1,337,500 3,600,000

247 Kings Point Rd 198 Kings Point Rd 104 Rutland Rd 80 Sycamore Dr 7 Gann Rd 72 Windward 55 Bull Path 11 Malcolm Ave 29 Abrahams Path 541 Wainscott Rd NW 68 Newtown Ln

EAST MARION

Wilmington Trust NA One Potato LLC 400 Rabbit Lane LLC 480 Rabbit Lane LLC

Papamichael, K by Ref Zahler, K & J Ramon, B Ramon, J & B

944,891 815,000 150,000* 987,500

1435 Willow Dr 80 Rabbit Ln 400 Rabbit Ln 480 Rabbit Ln

EAST QUOGUE

Deutsche Bank National AA/SD 2018 JV LLC

Foran, T et al by Ref 16 Walker Court LLC

454,000 520,000

57 Old Country Rd 16 Walker Ct

FISHERS ISLAND

FI Tack Box LLC

McKown,A & Bogert,H

850,000

Oceanview Ave

GREENPORT

Proteus Properties 126 Central Avenue Prp Tasiran, S & V

Algeri Family Trust 126 Central Ave LLC GBP 431 2nd LLC

420,000* 899,000 855,000

1255 Sound Dr 126 Central Ave 431 Second St

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Mendoza, M Arzeno, J & Arismendy, M Cruz Brothers Company 32C Canoe Place Rd. Mamakos, L O’Brien, D & L

Bargeski, J & D Genovese, N & R Tapasco, J McGann, J & R Douvas, M Kermelis, D Trust

610,000 430,000 380,000 558,500 530,000 875,000

1 Wards Path 14 Madison Ave 28 Old Squiretown Rd 32C Canoe Place Rd 3 Kyle Rd 20 Jefferson Ave

LAUREL

5445 Peconic Bay

Liguori, M by Exr

185,000*

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MATTITUCK

LWLR NF LLC

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1,085,000

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Deeds Featured For Sale 290 Narrow Lane Southampton $9,995,000

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HSA Holdings III Kane Family Trust Druker McCombs Prprts

640,000 999,000 9,000,000*

500 Center St 1645 Marratooka Rd 260 Old Montauk Hwy

ORIENT

Orient Op LLC

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995,000

35800 Rt 25 & lots 3003 & 3004

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16 Matthews Drive LLC Moy, P & C

Bank of NY Mellon Walker, K

561,750 953,125

16 Matthews Dr 20 Stokes Ln

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118 Reeves Bay Trail Fabiszewski, L Kratoville & Scarlato Stein, J & Denis, J Sanabria, Guarin & Arag Kiki Mimi Assets LLC

Borrelli, P Saccone, S by Exrs Curran, M BK 220 LLC Papiez, B Mayan Pyramid Mngmnt

563,310 310,000 327,500 325,000 540,000 370,000

118 Reeves Bay Trail 65 & 61 Pine Ave 82 Bay Ave 69 Hill Dr 29 Rabbit Run 976 Roanoke Ave

SAGAPONACK

Budman, M

94 Merchants Path LLC

4,000,000

94 Merchants Path

SAG HARBOR

Town of Southampton Passavia, R Boardman, P & M Liberman, A

Sag Harbor Delano, J Therriault & Pintauro Jenkins, J

1,000,000* 950,000* 1,850,000 1,775,000

319 Middle Line Hwy 1168 Brick Kiln Rd 49 John St 289 Madison St

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Lang, G & E

Breiner, A by Exr

410,000

6 Community Dr

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2 Robins Lane LLC Muller, W & J 523 North Main LLC Banker, R 17 Middle Pond, LLC 85 Corrigan LLC Elm Street Capital Village Associates

Silver, J Rosko, W & K 523 North Main Street US Bank National As Krukofsky, CH & B 85 Corrigan Street Curtis, F Weiss by Exr & Schlang

925,000 715,000 840,000* 1,800,000 733,000 1,475,000 815,000 843,000

2 Robins Ln 142 Marys Ln 523 North Main St 164 B West Neck Rd 17 Middle Pond Rd 85 Corrigan St 247 Elm St 10 Leland Ln, Unit 37

SOUTHOLD

Ajax 2018-F REO LLC Goldsmith & Geyer Golds Fonseca, V Willey, P & Pearlstein

Sypher, T by Ref Goldsmith Jr, A & E Cheung, T & Hsu, S Schwiebert, K

628,649 550,000 3,025,000 825,000

50 Leon Rd 1000 Old Shipyard Rd 1325 Kimberly Ln 1075 Mill Creek Dr

WADING RIVER

Chemma, LLC

KrauthTrust, Gureck &

850,000*

Middle Country Rd

WAINSCOTT

Gorcey, E

Gordon, B & J

980,000

28 Ridge Rd

WATER MILL

Strauss, M & R Barr, W

Bittencourt, M & Colle Conway, G

4,518,000 1,175,000

24 Wood Thrush Ln 1036 Head Of The Pond Rd

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134 Beach Corp Bringardner, M & K

Kemp, I Trust Wons, E & Ramage, G

675,000 2,275,000

134 Beach Ln 28 Howell Ln

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REAL ESTATE NEWS CPF Revenue Slides Lower

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By Rick Murphy rmurphy@indyeastend.com We knew it was coming, but it doesn’t make it easier to swallow. Real estate sales are down, and that means the special two-percent surcharge added to the purchase price that goes to participating towns is lower than usual as well. That money, the Community Preservation Fundm is divvied out to the five East End towns as a percentage of sales, and has been used to literally preserve thousands of acres of virgin woodlands and environmentally-sensitive parcels. The CPF has brought in $1.43 billion since its inception in 1999, but for the first half of 2019, only $46.8 million was raised, compared to $60.4 million in 2018. That translates to a 22.5-percent decline. All five townships experienced downturns from the year prior: East Hampton lost 33 percent, Southampton is 20 percent, and Riverhead 34 percent.

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SAND IN MY SHOES By Denis Hamill

As Summer Ends There’s a new road ahead denishamill@gmail.com

As summer ended, Ryan took the middle-aged car to the mechanic to make sure it was road worthy. He was giving it to his son Rory who had, at last, gotten his driver’s license and was starting his junior year at the upstate college in the last week of August. The kid he used to carry on his shoulders to go watch LIRR trains roar in and out of the station had come home in mid-May topping six feet tall. “You could carry me on your shoulders,” Ryan said. “We better go to the gym first, Daddy-O,” he said, laughing. That’s one of the first father/son things they did in the spring, sometimes walking the two miles to the gym to grunt the resistance machines, discussing the state of the world, the hourly fresh insanity blaring from Washington, DC, the 2020 presidential race, the shape of the planet that Rory and his kids would nurse deep into the 21st Century, long after Ryan walked his final mile. “I study politics because it’s what I feel passionate about,” he said. “I’ll

probably take some law classes too so that I can find a place in government or, who knows, maybe write a few someday. I just want to spend my life at a job that makes a difference.” Ryan encouraged him to follow his progressive passions even if the ideals of youth would almost certainly someday cure into pragmatic compromise. “Remember that it’s a process,” Ryan told him. “Like working out. You start with light weights and build. Remember last year when I tried to keep up with you on the bench press? Tore my rotator. I asked the orthopedic doctor what I could do about it. He said, ‘You’re old. Act your age. Lighter weights, more reps.’ Same with politics. Change comes slowly. Listen, I was at Woodstock and 50 years later we’re just starting to legalize marijuana. I know guys who did heavy jail time for weed back in the day.” “Things like that anger me,” said Rory. “Waste of human life, and money for police, DAs, judges, jail guards, parole boards, parole officers. For what?

Smoking a plant doctors prescribe for all kinds of illnesses now. I don’t even like weed but how can booze be legal and not marijuana? Same with bail reform. That’s finally happening. But we need immediate gun control laws. We can’t wait 50 years for reform with more mass shootings than there are days in the year in America. And environmental laws, that can’t be a slow process like legalizing weed. The planet will be destroyed if we don’t do something now.” The kid knew his stuff, talking about the reckless banks and Wall Street after the repeal of Dodd Frank, how race was still tearing the nation apart 55 years after the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the need to bring back stronger unions to assure wage growth and an equitable distribution of wealth, the disastrous tax cut, 80 percent of which went to the top one percent of the people and health care for all. They had conversations like that all summer, in restaurants, eating pub grub in local taverns, over pizza after movies like “Once Upon a Time In Hollywood,” where Rory picked Ryan’s brain about the Manson murders and the time Ryan had spent living in Los Angeles before traffic turned the land of movies into a 500-square-mile gridlocked drive-in. Rory did a slew of house chores, research for Ryan, and at night, Rory would go out with his pals, to parties, to Ladies Nights in local gin mills, or weekends boating out of Sag Harbor. Now that he was old enough, Rory read one his father’s novels. Nothing makes a kid’s old man feel better than to see his son crack up laughing at his crazy characters or comical dialogue. When he was done reading, he starting reading a second of Ryan’s books, much of it taking place in the year 1969. “How much of this stuff is true, Dad?” “None of your business.” Rory laughed and said, “That’s all I

needed to know.” They palled around in the daytime of spring, father and adult son who always took the wheel in the proper order of life. Ryan started a full-time job in Manhattan writing for a celebrated TV show. The gig was fun and rewarding and, after work, Rory would pick up Ryan at the same LIRR station where the kid used to jump up and down as a toddler watching the “Traaaaaaaaain!” They’d eat dinner together, watch and discuss the news, and then Rory would dress for nights of pool parties, Mets games, concerts, Fourth of July fireworks, a family reunion, and then the Amazin’ post All-Star Break Mets streak. Then came the shorter days of August as time ticked to the start of his junior year of college. Last week, Rory said, “Wanna take a ride with me upstate, Dad? I have to buy a bed for my room in our apartment.” He was sharing an apartment overlooking the Hudson River with two college pals he’d been going to school with since kindergarten. Ryan knew it was going to be his final father/son alone time together until Thanksgiving. So, he took the old car that would be his son’s first car to get it road ready. They’d go roundtrip to buy bedroom furniture, gabbing all the way about family, movies, TV, books, sports, breaking news, and politics. It wasn’t a summer of monumental milestone events in their lives. But when his son got his license and became mature enough to also be his pal, it went down as a season Ryan would never forget. On Sunday morning, Rory wouldn’t need his dad to drive him back to school. Ryan would watch his son pack the car, and embrace in a backslapping goodbye, and then he’d jingle his own car and apartment keys, start the engine, and drive himself north into manhood.

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OLD DOGS NEW TRIPS By Vay David & John Laudando

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We’re in Providence, the capital and most populous city of Rhode Island. It’s the first place in our plan to make short trips to explore the Northeast. We’ve picked it because it doesn’t take long to get to from East Hampton, although it does require hopping on three ferries, along with a drive, but we’ve especially scheduled this “quick trip” to be there during one of the city’s acclaimed WaterFire celebrations. Providence is one of the oldest cities in the United States. It was founded in 1636 by Roger Williams, a staunch proponent of the separation of church

and state. His views on religious freedom got him banished from the Massachusetts Bay Colony for sedition and heresy for his “diverse, new, and dangerous opinions.” He and his followers established a colony dedicated to religious liberty, and named it in honor of “God’s merciful Providence.” Williams, only 33 at the time of his banishment, would see his influence wane by the time he died at 80, but nearly 50 years after his death, his ideas on a “wall of separation” between church and state became part of the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights.

Providence sits at the mouth of the Providence River at the head of Narragansett Bay. It was one of the first American cities to industrialize and became known for textile manufacturing, jewelry, and silverware. A real highlight of our trip is our visit to the Museum of Art of the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD, pronounced Rizdee by locals). The featured exhibit is “Designing Brilliance — 1850-1970,” starring masterpieces by Rhode Island’s renowned designers at Gorham Silver. It continues through December 1. On display are a solid silver dressing table, an adorable turtle tureen, gorgeous ceramic pitchers trimmed in silver, and far too many other astonishing uses of silver to mention. But what amazed us even more was the scope of the RISD Museum. We agreed it struck us both as a “miniMet,” with an exploration of art from nearly as many periods of history as those covered in NYC’s most famous museum. We spent three lovely hours there, discovering its many rooms with art ranging from art of today’s RISD students, reaching back to Old Masters, and, even further, to ancient Greece, Egypt, and the Far East. Its contemporary galleries featuring clothing and furniture design, and the Donghia Costume and Textiles Study Center were especially impressive. There’s even a “house” created to authentically display period furniture. We next wandered Benefit Street, filled with handsome historic houses,

Providence, illuminated by bright lights and the shimmering ﬂames of the city’s festive WaterFire celebration. Independent/John Laudando

including The Governor Stephen Hopkins House, a National Historic Landmark at the corner of Benefit and Hopkins Street. Built in the 1700s, it was home to Stephen Hopkins, a Rhode Island governor and signatory of the Declaration of Independence. The free tour, led by a knowledgeable instructor from one of Providence’s many colleges, is a great introduction to Rhode Island history. Our food choices Saturday were a bit limited by the fact we were in the business district on a weekend. Not many restaurants were open during the day, but all were busy gearing up for that evening’s WaterFire celebrations, and food stands and vendors were lined up along the waterside. On Friday night, after we first arrived, we ventured to Federal Hill, home to what some claim to be “some of the best Italian food in the world.” Our choice from many possibilities was Costantino’s Venda Bar & Ristorante, in DePasquale Plaza, where we were happy to find some dishes more often found in Italy itself than in most Italian restaurants in America. And the square features live entertainment most weekends, so we enjoyed a musical background as we strolled along Atwells Avenue at sunset. But WaterFire is why we were in Providence on this particular weekend. As many as 20,000 people gather, and everybody is there to have a good time. Eighty braziers loaded with wood dot two converging rivers, and lighting the fires is an integral part of the night’s revelries. So were the kayakers, who floated around the fires bearing illuminated, multicolored fishes that looked like inflated windsocks. They continuously circled the flames in an unexpectedly ethereal water ballet. We recommend taking a blanket or chairs and claiming space early at Waterplace Park, where a changing roster of performers entertains — it’s the best view of WaterFire. It’s also great to wander around the lively scene of food vendors and performers that line the streets near the rivers. On Sunday, we drove around and walked through some of the residential streets of the city and were mightily impressed by the beauty of a wide variety of centuries-old homes. Not to mention the institutions of higher learning — eight to be exact — including RISD, Brown University, Providence College, and Rhode Island College. Many of the city’s liveliest neighborhoods are clearly geared to college students, with lots of restaurants and enticing shops. We recommend Providence. If you’d like your own quick trip, there are many more WaterFire celebrations scheduled this summer and fall. You can find the calendar at waterfire.org.

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The porch of Brecknock Hall at Peconic Landing will host an orchestral concert and fireworks on Sunday, September 1. Independent/Bridget LeRoy

Peconic Landing Says Goodbye To Summer With A Bang Greenport fireworks celebration free and open to public By Bridget LeRoy bridget@indyeastend.com When people think of a retirement community, they may picture wheelchairs and the smell of cooked cabbage wafting down empty hallways while Muzak plays. That is definitively not Peconic Landing, a 21-Century continuing care

retirement community perched on a large and historic property with forever views over the Long Island Sound in Greenport. The nationally-recognized organization “works on a mission of being the retirement community of choice for indi-

viduals age 62 and better by encouraging our members to enjoy a vibrant lifestyle and presenting ample opportunity for members to pursue their interests and passions to the fullest,” according to its website. With a large outdoor sculpture display, hiking trails, a rose garden, and a private beach, Peconic Landing caters to its residents’ love of nature and art, along with a state-of-the-art theater which hosts live performances and films, speakers, and more. On Sunday, September 1, Peconic Landing is hosting its eighth annual End of Summer celebration, featuring music provided by a 40-piece orchestra, and a 20-minute fireworks display. The event is free, open to the public, and is very popular, bringing the outside population into the haven by the bay. “Each year we find that more and more families of the greater community have been joining in on the affair,” said Robert Syron, president and CEO of Peconic Landing. “This event has become a tradition for Peconic Landing and the community, one that we can share with our neighbors and loved ones.” The event serves as a “thank you” to the local community’s support throughout the year. The evening begins at 7 PM with a live performance by the Atlantic Wind Symphony, comprised of musicians from across Long Island. “The fireworks display is a fabulous way to celebrate the end of the summer. Between the concert and the inclusion of the entire local community, it brings everyone together to enjoy,” said Jan Harting-Mcchesney, a resident/member

of Peconic Landing. The performance will take place on the patio at Brecknock Hall and feature popular songs by George Gershwin, John Philip Sousa, as well as wellknown Broadway hits. It will also include a salute to veterans and current service members, as well as recognize police and volunteer fire officials. Brecknock Hall itself is the only part of Peconic Landing that’s partially visible from the road, and it acts as a historic hub of the institution. Constructed in the 1850s, it was named for David Gelston Floyd’s ancestral home of Brecknockshire, Wales. David Floyd, grandson of William Floyd, was a Greenport shipping magnate, whaling fleet owner, bank president, and legislator. Brecknock Hall was Floyd’s family residence, and leftover stone was used to build Floyd Memorial Library in Greenport Village. A restoration project spearheaded by the Brecknock Hall Foundation gave new life to the old building, which is also used as a venue available to outside groups. The performance is sponsored by the Brecknock Hall Foundation, which has a mission of maintaining the beautification and preservation of the historic mansion and landmark of North Fork history. The fireworks show by Pyro Engineering of Bethpage will start at 8:15, launched over Peconic Landing’s community pond. Guests are invited to bring blankets and chairs to get comfortable. A rain date is scheduled for September 2. For more information, visit www. peconiclanding.org.

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THE HEART OF THE EAST END By Gianna Volpe

From Behind The Mic The coolest people and the hottest events gianna@indyeastend.com The Artists have beaten the Writers, the equestrians are chasing Sunday’s $300,000 Grand Prix, politicians are playing propaganda games with the Earth’s lungs, and this Southampton disc jockey is somehow successfully holding it together between halfhour interviews and 20-minute naps. I’m sure I’m not alone in saying Tumbleweed Tuesday — that glorious Day after Labor when the East End traditionally receives a breather from the tourist swell — burns brightly on this brain. There is never enough time for anything in August. But the amount of local art it holds is unbelievable. On Monday, August 19, The Heart of the East End on 88.3 WPPB FM began with Full Moon Arts Center’s Ronnie Wiener, as well as Full Moon Art Collective power couple Jonathan and Ellen Pearlman, who had come on-air to promote FMAC’s first group show on view noon to 6 PM Fridays and Saturdays through September 14. I’d recalled seeing Jonathan’s work in an East End Arts show several years back and sat transfixed before we went on the air as he regaled us with stories about an idol of mine — and personal friend of his — high-wire wonder, Philippe Petit. How he’d watched Petit perform with Marcel Marceau in Washington Square; how Petit pens wires across mountain ranges in landscape coffee-table books; how he’d used a mixture of disguises and charm

to gain access to military bases and other places Petit shouldn’t have been. I recalled my father pointing out his signature on the outskirt edges of the Twin Towers’ top in 1999. It was a fleeting thought I’d have two years later as the iconic New York City skyline fixture fell into a mass of rubble, flames, and death, dawning a dystopian new normal. On Tuesday, Sag Harbor registered nurse and photographer Linda K. Alpern flaunted a Rolleiflex in the studio and an impressive portfolio of black-and-white-film photographs that touched me deeply as a photojournalist. She showed painfully raw portraits of patients and even some of Tripoli Patterson as a tyke. I’d met him covering a story for the Sag Harbor Express as he opened his East Hampton gallery and felt wowed and cowed by his accomplishments, but mostly just inspired. “Add to Cart,” as a mentor of mine would say. Alpern is searching for registered nurses to photograph for her upcoming photo book. You can become one of those nurses by shooting her an email at lindak.alpern@gmail.com. I sure recommend doing so. East Hampton’s Eva Growney of Ensouled Hearts touted her mindfulness series, which she will be continuing at the Amagansett Free Library, when she stopped by WPPB on Wednesday, August 21. Joe Lauro and Gene Casey of the Hoodoo Loungers and Gene Casey & The Lone Sharks, respectively, came

North Fork News Compiled by Genevieve M. Kotz gmkotz@indyeastend.com

Boy Scout Car Show The 30th Annual Boy Scout Car Show will take place at Peconic Lane School on Saturday, August 31, from 9 AM to 4 PM. Presented by Troop 6 Committee to benefit the troop, the car show will feature antique, steam, classic, collector, street rod, custom cars, and trucks. There also will be a picnic area where attendees can enjoy refreshments and food. General admission is $5 and free

for children younger than 12.

Arts & Crafts Festival The Greenport Arts & Crafts festival will be held on Saturday, August 31, from 10 AM to 5 PM in the Greenport High School. The festival will feature re-purposed arts and crafts with a purpose. For more information, visit www.depasmarket.com.

Photographer and RN Linda K. Alpern is seeking nurses to feature in her new book. Independent/Gianna Volpe

by Thursday to promote the August 25 Bash at Mash fundraiser for Sag Harbor’s Mashashimuet Park, as well as the season finale of Greenport’s Dances in the Park in Mitchell Park & Marina, plus the bands’ rare double-billing at “My Father’s Place” at The Roslyn Hotel. Their interview was followed by a market talk visit with Hampton Bays farmer Rachel Bristel Stephens of Sweet Woodland Farm, and her 13-year-old daughter, Rayna, who makes gluten-free treats with her company, The Witching Well, as well as Modern Primal Soap Company’s Carly McCallister, all of whom can be found at a number of local farmers markets, including the Good Ground Farmers Market on Thursdays between 3 and 7 PM in Hampton Bays, across the street from the fire department. Since The Heart of The East End is brought to listeners, in part, by that market, I’ve invited vendors to stop in for the last three Thursdays the market is scheduled to pop up this season. Friday’s Media Mavens discussion had a surprise guest in William Ris Gallery’s Mary Cantone, who joined the

conversation with Indy’s own Bridget LeRoy and the East Hampton Star’s Chrissy Sampson Nower, before “Last Comic Standing” finalist DC Benny, aka Ben Wartofsky, stepped into the studio to promote the first of several comedy performances he hopes to bring to the North Fork at Erik’s Breakfast & Lunch in Southold. James Beard Foundation Award-winning chef Erik Brown made Saturday night’s event dinner for a show with stand-up comic Kendra Cunningham where Wartofsky previewed material for a new comedy album. North Fork Promotion Council president and local hotelier Duncan Kennedy, of The Duncan Inn in Jamesport, as well as gallery owner Alex Ferrone of the Alex Ferrone Gallery, also stopped in Friday, August 23, to talk about the first of three events sponsored in part by WPPB, the North Fork Art District Tour, which included a dinner and art auction at Southold’s A Lure Chowder House & Oysteria. The next one is set to occur September 15. Tickets can be purchased online at northforknow.org/art-district-tour.

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The library will screen “The Command,” which follows the 2000 K-141 Kursk Submarine disaster, on Friday, September 6, at 1:30 PM. There will be an AARP Safe Driving Course for motor vehicle operators age 50 and over on Saturday, September 7, from 9 AM to 4 PM. The program is $20 for AARP members and $25 for non-members. An eight-week yoga session for all levels will begin on Saturday, September 7, at 9 AM. The fee is $70 for the eight weeks or $15 per walk-in. Participants must bring their own yoga mat or towel. For more information, visit www. mattlibrary.org.

The Lysander Piano Trio will perform at the Shelter Island Presbyterian Church on Sunday, September 1, at 8 PM. The ensemble will perform music by Scriabin, Haydn, Favre, and Schubert. There will be a post-concert wine and cheese reception. Admission is free, but donations are accepted. For more information, visit www.shelterislandfriendsofmusic.org.

Mattituck-Laurel Library The Mattituck-Laurel Library will host a senior café and conversation on Thursday, September 5, at 11 AM, where seniors can meet for conversation, tea, coffee, and snacks.

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ably slight effect paying “oysterati” have on “improving water quality” in the already cleanest part of Three Mile Harbor? This green plan was developed with no input from directly affected area residents. Instead, selected friends of the board were personally invited to speak and write in support of this unconscionable land grab, abuse of power, and misuse of our money. The board majority refuses to pledge to submit their plan to the planning, zoning, or natural resources departments because it’s a BAD (Boondoggle and Destructive) plan. Van Scoyoc signed a fictitious SEQRA declaration allowing Lys to waste his time and our $450,000 for an architectural model. Now our property values and an additional $3 million or more are on the line, and Lys scurried off with the impossible to approve BAD file from the planning board. Grant money is taxpayer’s money, not free. Flush three million dollars more? Residents be damned! Bivalves ahead! It’s time the Supervisor and Councilman Lys woke up and smelled the sewage. Put your BAD plan to bed; move the green monster where it won’t harm residents’ quality of life, and submit it for appropriate review. It’s the nitrogen, stupid, not filter feeding. Replace aging septic systems, and invest money in personnel to enforce our existing laws on septic pumping. You are not above the law, and were not elected to play fast and loose with our money and the truth. I hope

Continued From Page 4. a 1.1-acre residential lot on the corner of Babes Lane and Gann Road is an underhanded waste of their time, and our money. Every resident in the town supports water quality improvement. Neighbors and I supported last year’s CPF purchase of 36 Gann Road and its 2500-square-foot residence, the largest legally allowable, to consolidate the shellfish hatchery. Now, every resident of the area, and more, have petitioned to stop the proposed Green Monster vanity project that will do little for water quality, but lots of harm to our hamlet for everyone but paying customers. Led by Supervisor Van Scoyoc, a (presumably) paying “oysterati” with his very own FLUPSY, who should recuse himself on the basis of self interest, and the lapsed CFAR advocate, Councilman Lys, who’s proven himself a fine liar and parrot, the board, save Councilman Bragman, and maybe Councilperson Kathee Burke-Gonzalez, thinks it’s more important to plant a factory on a constrained residential lot than maintain all Springs residents’ open access to the town dock at Gann Road, or the Babes Lane Nature Preserve. Since when are Springs’ traditional activities — fishing, taking a dip, launching watercraft, boating, relaxing waterside — or our property values less important than the laugh-

Sag Harbor Masonic BBQ Photos by Benjamin Sneed A great time was had by all at the 16th annual Masonic tuna barbecue, held at the historic Sag Harbor Masonic Temple on Saturday, August 24.

someone at the State level is reading our local papers. Ira Barocas President, Duck Creek Farm Association

Blessed Dear Rick, Steinbeck was . . . well, an immortal. But you are a hell of a lot funnier. Sag Harbor is blessed to have you. Eli Stoneman Editor’s Note: The writer is referring to the “Rick’s Space” column published August 21.

Call Me Irresponsible Dear Editor, After much thought, I have decided to respond to the letter written by Nicholas Saridakis entitled “Tawdry Preener.” While we are all entitled to our own feelings and opinions regarding the current immigration topic, I felt his letter was beyond rude. In my opinion, it was mean spirited and accusatory toward people who do not hold his beliefs. I volunteered at the El Paso, Texas border in April, along with my sister, for 19 days. We worked for an organization called Annunciation House, which has a long history of helping immigrants. Our volunteering to help fellow human beings makes me sound “stupid even to my own ears” as Saradakis states — I think not! Additionally, I think he is not correct on many of his stated facts.

The men, women, and children I left in El Paso were not abetting drug cartels from Mexico. The children they obviously loved, as we love our own children, were their own. They were not crossing the border as aliens. They turned themselves in seeking asylum from horrific violence in their countries. Am I preening as I state I have never worked harder but physically and equally difficult, emotionally, than I did for those 19 days? Still, almost four months after my return, I have memories of the pain and despair I saw in the eyes of the human beings who walked for almost a month with their children to come to this county for safety and to fulfill their dreams. We are all immigrants — my greatgrandparents immigrated from Ireland. I personally know Sister Mary Beth Moore, She is a wonderful individual, intelligent, hard working, and committed to helping others. She chairs a grass roots organization called Neighbors In Support of Immigrants started in Hampton Bays; I am almost a 15-year member. We are very simply a local group of individuals with very different beliefs than Saradakis. We try to make our town welcome to all residents. Does this make me irresponsible, as he states? I am of the opinion our immigration policy needs to be fixed. I do not have the answers. However, hatred and condemning others who do not agree with you solves nothing. Lorry Werner

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Springs Moms Spreading Safe Tick Repellent 3 Moms Organics product born out of family need By Nicole Teitler nicole@indyeastend.com

“Do you eat meat?” is a common question across the East End, and not just because of any sort of vegan movement, but because of alpha-gal syndrome, which is transferred from the Lone Star tick and causes a meat allergy. Springs resident Jennifer Decker understands this problem all too well. The mother of three and her son both suffer from alpha-gal, symptoms of which could include hives and itchy or scaly skin; swelling of the lips, face, tongue, and/or throat; wheezing or shortness of breath; a runny nose; abdominal pain; and headaches. As a concerned parent, she wanted to create a safe tick repellent for her family to use. Lisa-Jaw Eggert, a Springs mother of two, along with her daughter and husband, suffer from Lyme disease, which is spread by deer ticks. Eggert approached Decker about her venture and that’s

when 3 Moms Organics was born. Released with Tick Wise Education, an East Quogue-based nonprofit, in June 2018, the pair’s Environmental Protection Agency-compliant product called TickWise insect repellent contains cedarwood, geranium, citronella, rosemary, lemongrass, peppermint, vanilla, water, vinegar, and vegetable glycerin to hold the repellent together. “Because this is essential oil-based, they have to reapply it at lunchtime before they go out again,” said Decker, who also created a lavender oil-based product for feet that helps users sleep at night. The mother worried most about children, who she said are particularly vulnerable, being bitten during recess or while playing sports. Eggert said while the company was created by just two moms, it’s called 3 Moms Organics because the

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tal advocacy group when a bayman came in and spoke to the group about the over100-year lineage of clammers and oystermen in his family, and the reality that the lineage would end with him because the clam population in Great South Bay had collapsed due to a harmful algal bloom. Having grown up on the waters of Long Island, this seemed unfathomable and changed me from a biologist and environmental advocate to a scientist interested in improving water quality.

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on the East End, and sailing on the Long Island Sound. His pursuit of his graduate studies in marine science was motivated by the progressive declines in Long Island’s shellfisheries during the 1980s. During the past 20 years, his research has identified the key role excessive nitrogen loading has played in the degradation of Long Island’s fisheries and water quality. With the establishment of the CCWT, Dr. Gobler sees the promise of discovering the solutions to Long Island’s nitrogen problems as well as the creation of an industry that can create local jobs. He took time to speak with The Independent this week.

When do you first remember thinking, “I want to do something about the environment and clean water?” I was 19 and working for an environmen-

What kind of outreach does the Center do or plan to do to get the next generation involved?

Jennifer Decker, one of the founders of 3 Moms Organics, with her family. Independent/Courtesy Jennifer Decker

third mom is the consumer. TickWise insect repellent is a completely DEET-free spray that repels ticks, mosquitoes, and other biting insects. It’s made with the consumer in mind, being conscious of all allergies, and is vegan and nut-free. It not only can be sprayed onto the skin of people, but dogs and horses, too. although Decker and Eggert still recommend putting DEET on shoes, and regularly checking for ticks in addition to using their product. For more information visit www.3momsorganics.com. onsite septic systems that reduce nitrogen effluent to below 10 mg per liter, cost less than $10,000, and will last 30 years. Our nitrogen removing biofilters have actually already met two of the three goals: effluent is below 10, and our research indicates the systems will last for many decades. We are now working to get the costs as low as possible. Most low nitrogen systems installed on Long Island today cost more than $25,000 and achieve 19 milligrams per liter, so we have high standards.

What do you perceive to still be the biggest obstacle?

We make it a point to hold public events to demonstrate the efficacy of our projects and designs.

Both reducing the costs of the systems and obtaining widespread conversion to these systems.

What is one of the accomplishments the Center has been able to achieve? What are its goals?

As far as the Center goes, what do you want to see happen on the East End?

We set a goal of 10-10-30: Designing

Beyond 10-10-30, we are working closely with Suffolk County. Its new Subwater-

sheds Wastewater plan has identified regions of high priority for septic upgrades, many of which are on the East End.

What does the area look like in 25 years if we don’t act? What does it look like if we do everything right? With no action, we can expect the continued decline of our groundwater, drinking water, and surface water, along with an increase in harmful algal blooms and a decrease in fishery yields and critical aquatic habitats. Getting it right should improve all of these aspects.

What are the top three things East End residents can do? Upgrading household septic systems is A-Number One. Current grants from Suffolk County, East Hampton, and Southampton Towns will pay for the entire upgrade, making it a “no regrets” action. For more information visit www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/cleanwater/.

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IT'S ONLY NATURAL By Miles Todaro

Not All Bees Make Honey Native kinds often fly under our radar All bee populations, even the lesser-known sweat bee, are on the decline.Independent/Miles Todaro

Bees are famous for living together in giant hives, where different individuals have different jobs, all working hard to make honey and raise the eggs that the queen lays. Animals that live in an organized social structure like this are known as eusocial. While it’s true that bees are one of the poster children of eusocial insects (along with ants), in reality, it’s likely the majority of bees you see on a daily basis don’t live like this. The bee that earned them this eusocial reputation is the European honeybee, which we all know and love for the honey it produces. Honeybee colonies can be made up of tens of thousands of individual bees, and thanks to our love of honey, they can now be found on every continent except Antarctica.

While this kind of bee might be the most famous, the majority of New York bees are actually solitary, living on their own rather than in a colony. According to Cornell College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, only an estimated 19 percent of New York bees are eusocial. Among those, bumblebees are the most well-known and generally form the biggest colonies, but even they typically only form colonies of a couple of hundred individuals — a great deal less than your average honeybee colony. While honeybees are very important pollinators for many crops, they are typically not the greatest at pollinating plants native to North America (since they themselves are not native). For example, plants like tomatoes, pumpkins, cherries, blueberries, cranberries, and

eggplants are usually most effectively pollinated by our native bees that have adapted to living around them. Some plants even have specific, specialized species of bees that they rely on for almost all of their pollination. For example, squash bees are a type of native solitary bee that only visits squash flowers. While these flowers can be pollinated by other insects, chances are you can thank a squash bee for the last zucchini you ate. Despite their importance to our ecosystem, small solitary bees like the squash bee typically fly under the public radar. Unfortunately, like many insects throughout the world, our native bees are on the decline. A long list of factors is likely responsible, including loss of habitat, invasive competitors,

and overuse of pesticides. However not all hope is lost. If you want to help, there are many small actions you can take that have the potential to have a great impact. Planting native plants like rose mallow or squash can help provide food and habitat; putting up mason bee houses is a great way to help provide a nesting area; and opting out of spraying pesticides whenever possible ensures the habitat around your house is safe for them to live. With all the buzz about saving the honeybee, we should all try to remember to our native bees as well. Miles Todaro is an environmental educator at the South Fork Natural History Museum and a graduate of Stony Brook University.

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Sports East Hampton has struggled for three straight seasons to come up with a complete team of 22 student-athletes to enable the district to field a varsity football team. Independent/Gordon M. Grant

Still No Varsity Football In East Hampton District fails for third straight season to come up with the needed numbers By DesirĂŠe Keegan desiree@indyeastend.com

The football fields on the East End continue to change, and with it, comes an effect on the sport at large. At the end of last season, East Hampton made a pitch for its team to combine with Southamptonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, which is already made with additional students from Bridgehampton, and Pierson, but Southampton Athletic Director Darren Phillips did not want to restrict his seniors from having the chance to participate in the postseason, which was ultimately the deciding factor in him declining the offer. Because the Bonackers cannot field a team of 22 needed to compete, there will be no

varsity football team in East Hampton for the third straight season. But there will be a junior varsity team, according to Athletic Director Joe Vasile-Cozzo. Because East Hampton is already supposed to compete in a higher division because of its enrollment size, if it were to merge with Southampton, the combination of all four schools would force the new team to compete in Division I against powerhouse programs like William Floyd, Longwood, and Connetquot, according to Section XI Executive Director Tom Combs. He said if the teams wanted to remain in Continued On Page 65.

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Looking To Prove Their Worth Westhampton football players eager to step into new roles By Desirée Keegan desiree@indyeastend.com

The names may have changed, but the goal is still the same: keep the winning tradition alive. “I think each and every year we lose some goods players, but we also gain some,” outside linebacker and wide receiver Jesse AlfanoStJohn said. “Every player wants to step up, get a chance to show the coaches what they have to offer. Even if we lose a great player, the next guy that takes that spot is going to give it their all, 100 percent.” With the loss of 17 seniors, the new crop of Westhampton Beach football players is looking to do just that. “It is a young group, and there’s going to be adversity. How they react to that adversity is going to say a lot about them,” head coach Bryan Schaumloffel said. “These guys are really eager to make a name for themselves and continue to the success we’ve had over the years.” That’s not to say there aren’t returning starters and there won’t be senior leaders. In fact, Schaumloffel stresses his philosophy that the entire upper class should be exemplary. “Obviously a bigger leadership role means more exceptions on and off the field, and I’m excited to carry that with me all season,” said senior running back Jaden AlfanoStJohn, Jesse’s twin brother. “It’s definitely exciting.” AlfanoStJohn was the leading rusher last year, covering 1200 yards

and scoring 17 touchdowns. Also returning are three-year starting linebacker Shavar Coffey and three-year starting wide receiver and defensive end Aidan Cumisky. “I’d consider Coffey and the AlfanoStJohn brothers elite players on the island, which is great to have,” senior center and defensive lineman Chris Daleo said. “And I think last year’s juniors that didn’t get as much because there were so many accomplished seniors — five All-County — learned a lot from the position they were in, and we are ready to break loose.” Daleo is working hard with classmates Kevin Dillon and Alex Midgett to solidify the offensive line. “The majority of that group is underclassmen. As a senior, I’ve taken a leadership role in the learning process,” Daleo said. “I think the hardest thing the new players have to get used to is the pace of play, and as a center, I’m able to help them with their assignments.” But it’s what the players have trained for. Another tradition the Hurricanes have kept going is dedicating time to offseason strength and conditioning, and play practice. Daleo said workouts have continued all winter and through the summer, some even seeking private training to perfect technique. Depending on work schedules, Schaumloffel said some guys come out

Senior running back Jaden AlfanoStJohn rushed for 1200 yards and 17 touchdowns last season. Independent/ Gordon M. Grant

as early as 6 AM four days a week over the summer, and there’s always a huge turnout. “We’re all conditioned, which allows us to play at a high tempo on offense,” Jesse AlfanoStJohn said. “We are going to have a lot of talent and be very athletic this year,” his brother added. The head coach will be looking to senior Matt Leotta on defense and offense, senior wide receiver Paul Boutin, and kicker Jackson Hulse, who Schaumloffel said “had a great season” in 2018. Hulse was also crowned a Suffolk County wrestling champion last winter. Schaumloffel said he hopes senior Jeff McBurnie will also play a big role, and that junior Aidan Cassara, who shared some time at running back last year, will be a big weapon. “We’ve been working very good as a unit. Most of us have known each other and have played with each other since we were very young,” Jesse AlfanoStJohn said. “We have very good team chemistry.” Daleo is already concentrating on Westhampton Beach’s first game of the season, a home opener against Harborfields September 13 at 6 PM. “The immediate focus right now

is week one, because in past years those games have been closer than they should have been,” the center said. “We want to break the cycle.” But the boys are also looking ahead, eager to prove any doubters that year after year, and despite great loss, the Hurricanes can immediately fill empty shoes and get back to the Suffolk County title game. “We’re looking for another great championship run,” Jaden AlfanoStJohn said. “We are eager to start the season and show everyone we can make it back again.” His brother took it a step further. “Our goal is to get there and win this time,” he said. Westhampton Beach fell 21-10 to rival Half Hollow Hills West in the Division III championship following a 10-0 undefeated run to get there. There’s also a sentiment among the players there’s expectations and a standard to uphold with a program that boasts a 30-3 record over the last three years. “I think there’s a sense of pressure, but also a sense of motivation to maintain that winning pedigree,” Daleo said. “Our team is ready to leave its own legacy on top of an already great history.”

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Don’t Count Any Team Out Hampton Bays, Greenport still hungry amid League VII reshuffle By Desirée Keegan desiree@indyeastend.com Hampton Bays gave Center Moriches a run for its money last October. The Baymen stood their ground for more than 90 minutes, but ultimately lost the Suffolk County Class B boys soccer championship 1-0 in sudden-death overtime. While many of the starters who suffered that loss have left, head coach Scott Garofola said his team is still looking to make an impact, especially the younger guys who saw the team make it to the championship game for the first time in 20 years. “We were just so close that I think there’s kids that feel, ‘Wait, while the seniors don’t get a second opportunity, we do,’” Garofola said. “I think that’s definitely driving some of those younger guys coming up and stepping into starting roles. It also gives the guys an idea of what it takes to get there, and how diffi-

cult it is.” He’ll be leaning on returners Milan Moraga and Matt Arroyo to take charge at both ends of the field. Moraga, a starting senior captain, broke his wrist in the final regular season game last year, missing the playoffs. He’d also pulled his hamstring earlier in the season, which sidelined him for some time after a solid sophomore campaign. “He’s a guy who is just an absolutely phenomenal athlete,” Garofola said. “We could probably put him anywhere on the field. He’s really developed his soccer skillset. I think he’s going to take off this year.” Arroyo, a junior goalkeeper, will maintain his position between the pipes this season. “He really took hold of the starting job last year,” Garofola said. “We usually

Cristian Quezada is one of five returners that new Greenport varsity head coach Greg Dlhopolsky will be leaning on this season. Independent/Gordon M. Grant

like to use guys with more experience in the net, but he earned it last year. He’ll be anchoring our defense. He’s very vocal in the back, too, to ensure our defense is structured. That’s key.” The coach will also look to Justin Jimenez, who he said is one of the most highly skilled players on the team, and Steve Bonilla, who he called a “lead by example guy,” saying “no one will ever outwork him,” to help the Baymen improve on their 6-8-1 record. Bonilla will also be a captain, Garofola said, for his ability to lead but all the

guys see this season as an opportunity. “We need some people to step up. In a small school, that tends to be the process, almost yearly. This isn’t necessarily a new situation for us, and we have some young guys returning I think are going to take some big steps this year,” the coach said. “While some were behind some really talented guys and know the challenge of filling those roles, they look at each other knowing they have to come together, because there’s a standard that’s set now.” Continued On Page 68.

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Continued From Page 61. Division IV, which the team would be better suited for based on talent and size, the student-athletes would have to forfeit competing in the playoffs even if they qualified based on record. “I felt terrible that last year they couldn’t front a team and had a handful of seniors that couldn’t play, but it just gets complicated with Section XI when you combine schools,” Phillips said. “The reality is that football numbers are dropping nationally, it’s not just a Southampton or East Hampton issue, and we’re even seeing it with some of the bigger schools in Suffolk.” The athletic director said he’d asked about eight-man football being an option. There are currently 29 districts across three sections statewide that play this variation for a state championship title. Section III leads the way with 11 participating teams. Section V has gone from none a year ago to four last season, and more may join. Sections IV and IX have enough participants to run their own leagues. Nassau and Suffolk county dominoes are now falling, and as many as a dozen schools could be quick to follow. “There’s a feeling that there’s a

“There are many schools that are already below our level with numbers, and we’re going to be there soon,” said Bramoff.

East Hampton attempted to combine with Southampton’s team, making a plea at the end of last season. Independent/Gordon M. Grant

number of small schools out here in Suffolk that would consider it, but nobody wants to be the first one,” Phillips said. “If a bunch of us got together and looked at this as an option and have six or eight schools, then let’s do it. And while it’s also a different game, I think we need to do a better job of getting other teams to see the bigger picture. My thing to Section XI was: What’s the plan five years from now when more schools are looking to combine?” Eight-man football requires 12 student-athletes, and 11-man, which Combs said is another option, needs 17. “We’d have to have enough schools that want to do the same thing,” Combs said. “Last year, three or four teams were interested when we put out a survey. That wouldn’t be enough for us to start a league.” He said the section is still looking into creating a Long Island league with teams from farther west, and said as

soon as there’s enough schools interested, Section XI will do it. “We’ve been trying to develop this for a number of years and it may come to fruition in the next couple,” he said. “We want to give kids an opportunity to participate. We’re going to do whatever we can to help out.” Sag Harbor Athletic Director Eric Bramoff said he doesn’t think all athletic directors realize the landscape of football is going to change drastically this season and beyond. “There are many schools that are already below our level with numbers, and we’re going to be there soon,” he said. “We told Section XI: ‘Something has to change, or you’re going to lose us. And if you don’t lose us now, you’re going to lose us in two years, or three years.’ These discussions have already started, and we know it’s going to be a struggle to maintain football numbers moving forward.”

Bramoff said he commends Section XI for listening to concerns, and understanding it isn’t just a small-town problem. “Every time you lose a team, no matter if it’s Division I, II, III or IV, the alignment of all the divisions, even the bigger schools, will have to change — there’s always going to have to be a bottom in terms of enrollment numbers, and a ceiling, but if the bottom keeps changing, then the leagues have to get shuffled around,” he said. “When it comes to football, it’s a very emotional decision. Everyone’s invested in their hometown football team. These are difficult decisions for the community, so having these discussions a year before what I see as the tipping point is only going to benefit us moving forward. We always ask what our core reason for combining is, and it’s to give kids an opportunity to play the sport,” said Bramoff.

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Bonackers Looking To Break Ceiling Westhampton girls soccer team focusing on togetherness By Desirée Keegan desiree@indyeastend.com East Hampton’s girls soccer team has a bond that’s hard to come by. With girls that have played together for four or five years now, head coach Cara Nelson is expecting her Bonackers to break through and into the postseason for the first time since 2011, the only time the team has ever made the playoffs. With 15 returnees, it’s a definite possibility. “They know the style of play that we are looking to utilize and we’ve been building on that for the last few years,” she said, adding the team has turned around an 0-16 2017 season

East Hampton girls soccer standout Asha Hokanson, a junior, will be looked at to score big for the Bonackers this season. Independent/Gordon M. Grant

to finish 7-8-1 last year. “This season we’re building even more off of that and we are looking to get above .500 and be a playoff team.” Leading the charge will be junior forward Asha Hokanson.

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“She’s going to be our top goal scorer,” Nelson said. “She’s got great speed, great footwork. We’re going to be playing balls up to her in hopes of her being able to put the ball in the back of the net throughout the year.”

In midfield, senior Alden Powers will be playing the ball forward to Hokanson, and defensively, senior Valeria Marin and junior Paige Cordone will be big voices in the backfield. Junior Continued On Page 71.

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IndyFit By Nicole Teitler

I Trained Like A Navy SEAL What I learned from entering a race on my own nicole@indyeastend.com @NikkiOnTheDaily I did it on my own, but I wasn’t alone. I completed the challenge to prove I could. I did it to inspire others. A few weeks ago, I wrote about the Long Island debut of Bonefrog, the world’s only obstacle course race owned and operated by the United States Navy Sea, Air, and Land Teams. Each obstacle is modeled after what the SEALs actually trained on. Once the article hit the press, the team behind Bonefrog invited me to participate in the race itself to get firsthand experience. I figured three miles and 20 obstacles would be challenging, yet easy enough to entice a few takers. Days rolled into weeks and not a single person felt adequately prepared to attempt the race with me. I had no choice. I would do it on my own. Walking through the crowd at Long Island Sports Park in Calverton felt a lot like walking through a CrossFit gym, but with trained Navy SEALs scattered throughout. And there I was — no bulging muscles, no tattoos, no group to cross the finish line with as motivation. What was I thinking doing this alone? “You’re here. You’re proving you don’t need anyone else to accomplish your goals,” I told myself. “Now, get to the sign-up table and cross that finish line.”

I grabbed my race number for the sprint, signing in for the easier course when the women behind the table looked at me with questioning eyes before saying: “You’ve been invited to do the race and you’re doing the easiest option? You’re in shape. Come on, go for the challenge. A girl like you can finish it in no time.” To be clear, that option is nearly eight miles and closer to 40 obstacles, more than double what I intended on completing. In no way, shape, or form was I prepared to do this. So of course I signed up for it. I made friends with a group from the United States Coast Guard and one of their girlfriends, who were doing the three-mile race, and invited me to join them. I’m so thankful they did. Together, we ran, crawled, carried, swam, jumped, climbed, and waited with each other. I was instantly welcomed into their circle and within an hour felt the bond created through a unified sense of accomplishment. Watching them cross the finish line, I thought I’d be alone now for sure, until three men coming up before me invited me to finish the course with them. This “no person left behind” mentality was inspiring.

It grew progressively tougher, as we were challenged with pushups, burpees, or jumping jacks as penalties when we fell behind, but also moving, reading the names of fallen soldiers while doing individual dips or pull-ups before signing the name of someone we knew who’d served. I scribbled on the wooden panel the names of my grandfathers, who’d served in World War II. One of my group members suffered a minor leg injury, but even when just one person had to pay the price for falling short, his friends would complete the penalty challenges alongside him. Despite my exhaustion, hands ripped, I approached the final obstacle with strength. I hung 24 feet in the air and reached for the ladder handle bars above me, refusing to fall onto the net, before crossing the finish line. There, I was welcomed by my first group, who waited until I made it back to them. I may have arrived alone, but I never really was alone. I left with a new perspective, a deeper sense of camaraderie, and a better understanding of my own capabilities. I broke both mental and physical barriers I’d put up, and have a medal to prove it. The reward was in the challenge.

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CHIP SHOTS By Bob Bubka

No Choke In McIlroy His focus was on the process As a golfer, do you know what your choking point is? I’m assuming that you do, but actually, what is a “choking point?” As I see it, it’s the point where what’s on the line or in the path to success can affect the outcome. It’s amazing how so many people who play golf without having a bet of any kind seem to play so much better. Heck, it’s an easy game, right?

I had a very wealthy friend who played a single-digit handicap. He was certainly a good player, except when some betting was involved. Then, he’d have trouble breaking 85. Most players never get to know what their choking threshold is, and for Rory McIlroy, that’s still the case. The PGA Tour Championship $15 million pot wasn’t even enough. He banked a

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After a diving accident left East Quogue native Dana Barrett with a broken neck, damaged spine, and the inability to breathe on her own, a volleyball tournament fundraiser has been organized to aid the former gymnast and snowboarder in paying for rapidly-accumu-

lating medical bills. The Dana Barrett Volleyball Tournament will be Sunday, September 8, from 10 AM to 5 PM at Tiana Beach. All skill levels are welcome. There will be food, raffles, and more during the day-long event in partnership with the

League VII Reshuffle Continued From Page 64.

Familiar Face Leads Greenport

While Hampton Bays won’t have to play Elwood-John Glenn (16-0), which Garofola called a “historically very good team,” the Baymen haven’t had to play their new League VII opponents Greenport or Pierson/Bridgehampton (3-13) in some time, and will still be facing tough competition in Center Moriches (12-42), Mattituck (10-6), and Southampton (5-10-1). “It’s one of those leagues where at any given day we can go out and get the win,” the coach said. “But it’s also a league where if you don’t show up and your mind’s not in it, you can lose on any given day, too. You have to take advantage of opportunities and stay focused on your game.”

Greenport graduated nine seniors from last year’s 11-7 squad that nabbed its first Suffolk County Class C title in 10 years, but also lost head coach Sean Charters, who went back to school to finish his education degree. Greg Dlhopolsky, a 15year Greenport High School math teacher, will be taking the reins after heading the junior high team the past 14. “I’ve been happy coaching at the junior high level over the years, because I was starting a family and the time commitment was not as great as with coaching varsity, but I had always hoped that I would coach varsity soccer at Greenport at some point,” he said. “I’m very excited and I’m looking forward to the season beginning.” Dlhopolsky was a four-year soccer

cool $10 million for winning the FedExCup back in 2016, before that and the Tour Championship were rolled into one package in the new format. To put that amount of prize money in perspective, Jack Nicklaus, in his entire playing career, didn’t earn $5 million, and he won six Masters tournaments, five PGA titles, and four U.S. Opens. Of course, it takes a year’s worth of good play to make the field, but that’s not too difficult when you’re as successful and established as McIlroy. He said afterward his focus was on the process, not the prize. Could that be the answer to the problem? Lighting proved to be the real problem this time around. A severe storm roared across East Lake during the third round, and an isolated tree took a direct hit by a bolt of lightning. Six spectators were injured after the tree basically exploded. Debris

flew everywhere. They were taken to the hospital but fortunately are all OK. Fierce thunderstorms often seem to come out of nowhere. Hall of Fame golfers Retief Goosen and Lee Trevino were both struck by lightning while on the course. East Hampton’s Duane Bock who is on the bag for Kevin Kisner must be smiling. Kisner’s paycheck for the Tour Championship was $800,000 with a solid Top 10 performance. Now that this 2018-19 PGA Tour wraparound season has officially concluded, awards will begin to be handed up. Up for grabs is player of the year, which is voted on by the players. Before the Tour Championship began, it seemed Brooks Koepka was a shoo-in, but now that McIlroy has taken the big FedExCup prize, the picture isn’t as clear. Maybe they can both win it? I think they both deserve the honor this year.

East End Volleyball League. Teams of at least six players, and up to 10, can register for $300, which needs to be done by September 1. This event is rain or shine, with all proceeds being donated to Barrett. Since the June 30 incident, Barrett’s family and friends have seen a tremendous outpour of support, with a GoFundMe campaign raising over $300,000 from more than 2500 donors. She has undergone multiple surgeries, and according to cousin Jamie Perna, who started the online fundraiser, Barrett had a very successful first few days of rehabilitation that began at Mount Sinai Hospital at the end of July. “She now has her voice back and she passed her swallow test,” Perna wrote. “She can now eat and drink for the first time in a month. Her first requests were a blue Gatorade and a chicken parmesan panini. She then or-

dered a multi-course meal for dinner. That’s our girl.” Perna said the next hurdle is working on getting Barrett off her ventilator and breathing on her own. The Dana Barrett Supplemental Needs Trust has been created to receive funds that have been and will be raised through GoFundMe. Barrett’s aunts, Susan Small and Pam Carroll, sisters of her mother, Lisa, are co-trustees. The pair will oversee managing the trust, which will fund the care, maintenance, support, and education of Barrett. In the unlikely event any funds are not used for Barrett’s benefit, they will be distributed to one or more charitable organizations that provide support, funding for cure research, knowledge, and educational programs for people living with paralysis and their caregivers, according to Perna’s GoFundMe post. Continued On Page 72.

player at Comsewogue High School in Port Jefferson Station, and played intramurally at SUNY Geneseo. He also competed on travel and club teams through middle and high school, and is excited to see some familiar faces. “In the last couple of years, our junior high and junior varsity soccer teams have seen a good deal of success. I’m looking forward to seeing how that talent starts panning out at the varsity level,” the coach said. “Last year’s team was extremely skilled, and Sean Charters did a great job getting them to play together in a scheme that worked for the types of players he had. It will be extremely difficult this season to try to replace all of those seniors who have graduated, but that’s not to say we won’t be competitive.” He’ll be looking to Kevin Azama,

Justin Lopez, Cristian Quezada, Josh Santacroce, and Drew Wolf to lead the way. “They are all returning players who saw abundant minutes last year,” he said. “I’ll be leaning on their experience to help lead this year’s team on the field.” While senior goalkeeper Miguel Torres will be hard to replace, according to Dlhopolsky, there are a few players moving up through the ranks who have some experience. “There tends to be a lot of turnover year-to-year in Greenport sports, so next week will be telling in terms of what we’ve got,” Dlhopolsky said. “In practice, we will be focusing on fitness, skills, and generating a team mentality. I do know that a lot of our potential players have been playing over the summer, and we’re eager to get the season underway.”

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Girls Soccer Preview

has been working with the girls for some time, building the style of play sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hoping to see from them, while having some time to reinforce that last year with the eight seniors on the squad. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking to possess the ball, make smart plays. Holding onto the ball to create opportunities,â&#x20AC;? Nelson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen a lot of progress â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a lot of individual and collective growth from these girls.â&#x20AC;?

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Lucy Short will return in net. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been an integral part of the success of our team,â&#x20AC;? Nelson said of Short. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been an unstoppable force in net for us. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be looking to her strength and leadership again this year to keep us in games that are very winnable.â&#x20AC;? Only losing two seniors was big for the coach. The switch from leagues to power ranking also aided in the success of the program, competing against more comparable and local teams like Pierson-Bridgehampton (212-1 last season), Southampton (6-81), and Hampton Bays (0-16). â&#x20AC;&#x153;Now the schedule affords us to really have games where we can grind it out. If we work hard, we can win those games at the end of the day,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And I think travel is key. For us, the last few seasons prior to having power rankings weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d be on a bus two-plus hours one way. For these girls, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tough. Many of the times theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re sleeping, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re relaxing, and then you get off the bus after not having moved for over two hours. It takes some time to get into a game.â&#x20AC;? Leading the middle school team two years ago has helped, too. Nelson

Hurricanes Warming Up Westhampton Beachâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s girls soccer team will be relying on experienced returners to lead the way, but head coach Erika Habersaat is really hoping all her girls can realize their potential this season. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They have skill, talent, athleticism,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Now itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really about communicating and playing together.â&#x20AC;? The Hurricanes (9-6-1) were one win away from making the playoffs last season, with a 2-1 loss decided with 6:43 left in a September 24 game at Eastport-South Manor being the catalyst. Now, Westhampton Beach is without nine seniors, seven starters, so those returning with significant playing time will be more important than ever. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We definitely have a few players that got some time last year that are re-

ally going to have to step up this year, but weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to be a pretty new team across the board on the field,â&#x20AC;? Habersaat said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m looking for these girls to be leaders.â&#x20AC;? Returning senior starting goalkeeper Jade Merrell and junior defender Molly Skorobohaty will be leading the back field, and junior Caroline Henke will be heading the front. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a strong attacker,â&#x20AC;? the coach said of Henke. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll fill a big role.â&#x20AC;? While the team is less sophisticated in its playing style than in years past, focusing on more of a direct game, sophomore midfielder Trinity Valenzuela, who has been on the team since eighth grade, will pick up the slack in that department. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a strong player,â&#x20AC;? Habersaat said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I look to her to bring the skill level up.â&#x20AC;? The Hurricanes competed in the Brookhaven Town summer league, which helped her get an early opportunity to see where the girls stood before practice began on August 26. Although senior Isabella Giacchetto didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t play much as a junior, Habersaat sees her working hard, saying she performed well across the simmer season. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve definitely got an idea of what we need to work on,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A lot of it is trying to gel as a new team.â&#x20AC;?

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Red Devil Swim The East Hampton Volunteer Ocean Rescue will host a benefit swim Saturday, August 31. Quarter-mile, half-mile, and mile Red Devil swims will begin at 5 PM for ages seven and up, for entry fees ranging from $40 to $50. The rescue team is comprised of volunteer Suffolk County-certified ocean lifeguards who respond to 911 dispatched emergencies year-round on the East End. Registration will begin 4 PM the day of the event. For more information visit www.ehvor.org.

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Continued From Page 6. successfully assume control over land use and quality-of-life issues while continuing to rely on the Town of Southampton for essential services without any negative financial impact on taxpayers,â&#x20AC;? he said in a previous statement. The East Quogue Village Exploratory Committee had hired municipal attorney Peter Bee, of the law firm Bee, Ready, Fischbein, Hatter, and Donovan, LLP, to guide it on what decisions had to be made. Celi said previously the support had been overwhelming. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What was amazing about this group of people in their late 30s to late 70s, of all political persuasions, is that even though we have different backgrounds and didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know each other before this, we became quick friends

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