The Independent 112719 by The Independent Newspaper

November 27, 2019

Arts & Entertainment

HOLIDAY THE INDEPENDENT / WINTER 2019

Linda Ronstadt: Simple Dreams By Bridget LeRoy bridget@indyeastend.com

Justice Demanded For Montauk Victim Hers was the voice that launched a thousand ships. What girl in the 1970s and ’80s didn’t sing along with Linda Ronstadt, or wish that they had a voice like that voice? From “Heat Wave” to “Blue Bayou” and beyond, Ronstadt was an icon of feel-good music. Ronstadt, who released over 30 albums, and 15 greatest hits albums as well, had 38 singles charted on Billboard’s Hot 100, and earned 10 Grammys, three Country Music Awards, an Emmy, and more, as well as Golden Globe and Tony Award nominations. Ronstadt retired in 2011, shortly before being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, which left her unable to sing. However, 2019 has been a banner year. “Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice,” a documentary from Oscar winners Rob Epstein and Jeffrey Friedman, was released and, according to The Hollywood Reporter’s Frank Scheck, it “will make you fall in love with her all over again.” Ronstadt, along with Emmylou Harris and Dolly Parton, will be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and she was also a recipient at the Kennedy Center Honors in July. Ronstadt never fit into a mold. She recorded tunes from all genres, from rock and country to standards and the Mexican songs of her youth. Ronstadt simply said, “I call myself a singer. I sang rock and folk, country, operetta, Mexican traditional music. But I don’t call myself a Mexican singer or an operetta singer. I’m just a singer.” Aside from her singing career, Ronstadt has been passionate about music in general, especially when it involves children. “I’m involved with a little group called Los Cenzontles. I have been for

FIVE TOWNS ONE NEWSPAPER

the last 25 years. It is an indigenous word for The Mockingbirds,” she said. According to Los Cenzontles’s website, “Los Cenzontles is a band, a nonprofit organization, a music academy, a community space for youth and families, and a hub for Latino artists — all working together to amplify our Mexican roots here in the Bay Area and beyond.” “They teach traditional Mexican music, dance, and visual art. And they do a brilliant job at it. They have a center with a kitchen, a really pretty kitchen, and they cook fresh food. They teach kids how to cook, and they have a place to come to after school to do their homework. Their parents can come and find them there. And they take music slowly. They teach it slowly and carefully, so by the time the kids are nine or 10, they have a really good foundation in traditional music,” Ronstadt said. “And it’s not for them to perform necessarily, although they have a performing group. But it’s an opportunity to socialize,” she added. “They’re not teaching the arts at all in the public schools in California anymore,” she said bluntly. “The STEM programs should be STEAM.” Turning to the recent doc, Ronstadt said, “I’ve had several offers to do documentaries, and I really didn’t want to do one. It’s kind of excruciating to be on the spot, and I thought it would wind up being embarrassing. But I shared an IT guy with these two guys,” she said, referring to Epstein and Friedman, “and my IT guy said that they wanted to make a documentary based on my book.” Ronstadt’s autobiography, “Simple Dreams: A Musical Memoir,” was published in 2013. “That was more interesting to me,” she continued. “Because that book was

Feel-good musical icon subject of new critically acclaimed film

Westhampton Wins First LIC Title

CLAUDIA FLEMING RE-RELEASES ‘THE LAST COURSE’

Independent/Sam Sargent

about my musical process, and it was stuff that I had already made public. And I had seen a documentary they had made about Harvey Milk, and I thought it was really good,” she said. “And if I gave permission to them, maybe all the other ones would go away.” Ronstadt admits it’s a little harder to get around these days. “I can’t sit up in a seat,” she acknowledged. About the star on the Walk of Fame, “Oh, Dolly will go to that,” she said with a laugh. Even before her diagnosis, Ronstadt — whose public life often followed who she was involved with as much as her musical career — has always been a private person, more of a homebody than a party animal. As far as being the torchy sex symbol of the ’70s, “I didn’t try to do that,” she said. “I mean, I always tried to look as good as I could. I wore shorts all the time because that’s basically what I wore growing up,” she said with a laugh. “Levi’s, some kind of T-shirt or blouse, and sneakers. I still wear that.”

Holiday: Claudia Fleming Re-Releases ‘The Last Course’

Linda Ronstadt: Simple Dreams

As far as expressing herself creatively now with something other than her voice, Ronstadt said, “I’m looking for it but I haven’t found it yet. I love to knit, and I love to sew, things like that, but my hands are not capable of doing those things anymore. I’m pretty disappointed about that, but,” she said, her voice brightening, “I’ve got plenty of good books to read.” Then, after a pause, followed by laughter, “But my eyes are going too.” She’s been in touch with the Michael J. Fox Parkinson’s foundation, but “I have a different Parkinson’s than he does,” she said. “It’s called progressive super-nuclear palsy. It doesn’t use the same treatment. All the Parkinson’s medicine makes it worse. There’s no treatment for it,” she said. But still, she’s grateful. “I like my house,” she chirped. “I like my fireplace, and friends who visit. And the people who live here. I’m pretty happy,” she continued. “I’m not depressed or Continued On Page B16.

Independent/Eric Striffler

VOL 27 NO 12 NOVEMBER 27 2019

INDYEASTEND.COM

FREE

Indy’s Annual Holiday Issue p. C1

TITLE INSURANCE | SETTLEMENTS | PROPERTY INFORMATION

Service

NewYorkTitle.com

Our team provides unparalleled customer service; pleasant and professional deal makers, here to help.

(631) 537-4400 2510 Montauk Highway, Bridgehampton @NewYorkTitle | YOUR LOCAL HAMPTONS TITLE EXPERTS

The Independent

Wishing You a

Happy Thanksgiving from Our Family to Yours

33 sunset avenue, westhampton beach 14 main street, southampton village

2287 montauk highway, bridgehampton 26 montauk highway, east hampton

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Saunders, A Higher Form of Realty,â&#x20AC;? is registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Please refer to our website for the names under which our agents are licensed with the Department of State. Equal Housing Opportunity.

November 27, 2019

Brownies And Turkeys Photos by Justin Meinken Girl Scouts Troop 367 were more than ready to help with the Clamshell Foundation’s annual turkey drive at Cirillo’s Market IGA in Amagansett. With additional support from the Lion’s Club and generous donors, 113 frozen turkeys are being given to local food pantries. These turkeys will ensure even the less fortunate enjoy a bountiful Thanksgiving dinner.

The Independent

Letters The Independent accepts exclusive letters of 500 words or less, submitted digitally by Friday at 4 PM. The Independent reserves the right to not publish letters deemed slanderous, libelous, or otherwise questionable. Letters can be sent to news@indyeastend.com.

Out Loud Dear Rick, I must tell you, I just got a chance to read your column, Rick’s Space, and I laughed out loud a couple of times. Your writing is easy and natural and makes you feel “like family.” I like to let people know when their work should be recognized and when people appreciate what they do. To be honest, it is the way I write as well, although mine is not professional or published. So, I’m guessing the degree did pay off for you. With respect and a hearty laugh, Esther Fechtmann Neville

Tully’s View

Publisher & GM James J. Mackin Executive Editor & Associate Publisher Jessica Mackin-Cipro

Fun And Healthy Dear Desirée, Nice article about the East Hampton Bonackers swimming team. The girls deserve the accolades. But it got me to thinking: Why isn’t there an aquatics facility on the East End besides the East Hampton YMCA? I moved here fulltime from NJ last year, and I swam laps every night in the high school pool. Something like this is sorely needed on the East End, so other high schools can participate in this fun and healthy sport, and seniors like me can keep in shape in the winter. Thanks, Gary Andreassen

Executive Editor Rick Murphy

Director of Marketing & Real Estate Coordinator Ty Wenzel

Associate Editor Bridget LeRoy

Graphic Designer Lianne Alcon

Deputy News & Sports Editor Desirée Keegan

Contributing Photographers Nanette Shaw Kaitlin Froschl Richard Lewin Gordon M. Grant Rob Rich Jenna Mackin Lisa Tamburini Irene Tully Ty Wenzel Justin Meinken Tom Kochie

Senior Writer T.E. McMorrow Copy Editor Lisa Cowley Writers/ Columnists / Contributors Denis Hamill Nicole Teitler Zachary Weiss Dominic Annacone Joe Cipro Karen Fredericks Isa Goldberg Vincent Pica Bob Bubka Gianna Volpe Heather Buchanan Vanessa Gordon Joan Baum Jenna Mackin Georgia Warner Laura Euler Brittany Ineson Head Of Sales Daniel Schock Advertising Media Sales Director Joanna Froschl Sales Manager BT Sneed Account Managers Tim Smith Sheldon Kawer Annemarie Davin John Wyche Art Director Jessica Mackin-Cipro Advertising Production Manager John Laudando

Independent/Irene Tully

Director of Business Development/ Branding Amy Kalaczynski

Bookkeeper Sondra Lenz Office & Classified Manager Maura Platz Kathy Krause Delivery Managers Charlie Burge Eric Supinsky Louis Evangelista Published weekly by: East Hampton Media Holdings LLC Subscriptions by 1st Class Mail: $91 yearly The Independent Newspaper 74 Montauk Highway Suite #19 East Hampton, NY 11937 P 631 324 2500 F 631 324 2544 www.indyeastend.com Follow : @indyeastend Email : news@indyeastend.com ©2019 Entire Contents Copyrighted Financial responsibility for errors in all advertising printed in The Independent is strictly limited to actual amount paid for the ad.

November 27, 2019 Mar_Indep_OpenHouseAd 2019.qxp_Mar_Indep_OpenHouseAd 2019 11/18/19 12:37 PM Page 1

OPEN HOUSE WEEKEND Friday, November 29th - Sunday, December 1st

LIVE MUSIC CHILDRENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S WORKSHOPS BIRDS OF PREY FILM SCREENING 2020 GARDEN PLANNING STATION MARDERS.COM

The Independent

News & Opinion Justice Demanded For Montauk Victim Woman who allegedly hit and killed a Latino man in rehab as protest occurs By T. E. McMorrow t.e@indyeastend.com About 40 members of the Latino community, many from Montauk, stood up and walked out of East Hampton Town Justice Court November 21 as a call for justice for the 28-year-old Colombian, John James Usma-Quintero, who was struck and killed by an alleged drunk driver, Lisa Rooney, the evening of October 30. The walkout was coordinated by the Organización Latino-Americana of Eastern Long Island. Rooney, the daughter of New York State Supreme Court Justice Bruna DiBiase, who serves in the criminal courts division in New York City, had been scheduled to make a court appearance that day. It would have been her first since she was arraigned October 31 on a single misdemeanor charge of driving while intoxicated in Montauk. However, a newly-retained attorney, Marc Gann of the Mineola law firm Collins Gann McCloskey & Barry PLLC, presented the court with a letter the day before, requesting an adjournment. Gann wrote: “Ms. Rooney is in an inpatient treatment center in Connecticut.” According to the law firm’s website, Gann “is one of the most highly regarded criminal defense lawyers on Long Island, and has handled countless high-profile cases across the New York

Organized by OLA of Eastern Long Island, a protest was held at East Hampton Town Justice Court on November 21. Independent/T.E. McMorrow

metropolitan area. He handles criminal cases of all shapes and sizes, from simple traffic or DUI cases to the most serious major felonies.” A letter from the treatment facility, which was attached to Gann’s request, stated that Rooney entered the facility November 2, two days after she was arraigned in East Hampton, and will remain there until December 1. Gann asked in the letter for a January court date, saying the district attorney’s office had agreed to the delay. However, East Hampton Town Justice Lisa Rana scheduled Rooney for her first criminal calendar date after the defendant’s release from the treatment center, December 11. An indictment appears imminent. In Gann’s letter to the court, he wrote that he expects the case to be moved to county court by the time of her next appearance. Such a move would occur under one of two circumstances; either an indictment on felony charges, or as the result of a plea bargain called “superior court information,” in which Rooney would plead guilty to one or more felony charges. Felony cases can only be adjudicated at the state court level. At the time Rooney allegedly struck Usma-Quintero with her 2019 Chevrolet Silverado, he was riding a bi-

cycle northbound on Flamingo Avenue in the shoulder lane. Flamingo Avenue is the wide main road between downtown Montauk, where Usma-Quintero worked, and the Culloden Shores dock area of Montauk, where both lived. Bicyclists are a common sight on Flamingo, day and night. Rooney, who was headed in the same direction, allegedly veered into the shoulder lane, where she struck UsmaQuintero, crushing the bike, and the victim’s chest. The Silverado continued traveling in the shoulder lane until it finally struck a guard rail with enough force that it sheared the rail off its stanchions. The guard rail was about 300 feet away from where the victim was allegedly struck. Police said that when they questioned Rooney, who they say was intoxicated, at the scene she was unaware that she had struck Usma-Quintero. She initially refused to take a test to determine what drugs, if any, and in what quantity were in her system, police said, but was forced to have blood drawn after police obtained a court order. The results of that test will be known at Rooney’s next court date, if not sooner. The district attorney’s office, along with homicide detectives from Suffolk County and East Hampton

Town’s police departments, have been putting a lot of resources into the investigation. According to several Montauk residents, police took the unusual step November 14 of taking the Silverado from the town police impound yard, where it has been stored since the accident, and bringing it back to the crime scene. Flamingo Avenue was closed off in both directions as a forensic science team mapped out the exact sequence of events before and after the fatality. Quintero was in the country on a work visa, sending money home to his two daughters in Colombia. He was extremely popular, particularly in the Latino community in Montauk, and was known to many at the local 7-Eleven he worked at. A shrine in his honor arose at the spot where he was struck, where bereaved friends and family leaving flowers. When she was originally arraigned, Rana set bail at $1000. She explained at the time that the state legislature has eliminated bail for all drunken driving cases starting January 1, 2020, and she was acting in recognition of that fact. Any bail collected would have to be refunded by the court by December 31. Family members present October 31 did not understand the rationale given. “A thousand dollars to get out afContinued On Page 46.

November 27, 2019

B go eca he od us i a e gr s th lth gi ea e ft te . s t

News & Opinion

WISHING YOU A JOYOUS HOLIDAY SEASON AND A HAPPY, HEALTHY 2020.

Visit southampton.stonybrookmedicine.edu or call (631) 726-8200.

Stony Brook Southampton Hospital (Southampton PEO) is an aï¿½rmative action and equal opportunity employer.

The Independent

EH Finetunes New Music Permit Law Lively discussion as town board considers feedback from musicians By T. E. McMorrow t.e@indyeastend.com

The East Hampton Town Board wrestled with the proposed amended music permit law after hearing from musicians like Nancy Atlas, shown here at a town board meeting last March. Independent/T. E. McMorrow

The East Hampton Town Board did some fine tuning of the new live music permit law at its November 19 meeting. Some ideas proposed by musicians during the board’s November 12 meeting in Montauk, as well as from the town’s business advisory board, were rejected, while others were on the town board’s hit parade. One idea that had been suggested November 12 was a non-starter: eliminating permits entirely. Town Supervisor Peter Van Scoyoc and Councilman Jeffrey Bragman, who are known to occasionally tussle, seemed harmonious in their approach to the various proposed law’s nuances. Three convictions in any one year on violations of any of three different sections of the town’s zoning

code would lead to a denial of a live music permit the following year in the proposed law. The three areas of the code involved are fire prevention, noise, and the music permit law itself. NancyLynn Thiele of the town attorney’s office suggested making it three convictions stemming from incidents that occurred on three separate dates, responding to concerns about the law expressed by board member David Lys. However, Van Scoyoc countered, “It should be based on three convictions, not dates.” Bragman said making denial based on three dates as opposed to the number of violations “invites more violations.” An establishment denied a permit would be able to appeal, Bragman said, by presenting “mitigating cir-

cumstances” to the review board. For example, if an establishment had employed a bad management team, and then replaced it with a better one, that might suffice. It had been suggested by the town’s business advisory committee that convictions for fire code violations not count. That did not sit well with the supervisor, who said that it would send a message to businesses that “overcrowding is okay. It is not okay.” He reminded his fellow board members of the 2003 Station nightclub fire in West Warwick, RI, in which 100 people died, and 243 more were injured, many in the chaotic rush towards the entrance. Bragman again agreed. “I don’t think we should give them a pass on this. We have some

obligation to recognize that public safety can be in danger,” the councilman said. However, Van Scoyoc said, the fire code violations would have to be of an egregious and life-threatening nature. A single burned-out lightbulb in an exit sign would not reach that level, and should not be grounds for denial of a permit. Kathee Burke-Gonzalez pointed out an incongruity in the town code regarding decibel levels. The town code allows live music up until 9 PM, but also calls for decibel levels to drop at 7 PM. She said that the town board needs to look at the code “globally” when it comes to live music. “We want live music in our community,” Councilwoman Burke-Gonzalez said. “It is about finding the balance.”

Responisble Medication Disposal

At Southrifty Drug! Southrifty Drug offers free, convient and responsible medication disposal for your old and unwanted medications. It doesn’t matter where you originally bought the drugs. Don’t flush, pour down the drain or toss old drugs in the trash. Bring your unwanted medications to Southrifty Drug. Outstanding service.

Friendly staff.

GALLERY

Bob Grisnik Pharmacist

Professional care.

Southrifty Drug 54 Jagger Lane, Southampton (Opposite Stop & Shop)

www.southriftydrug.com 631-283-1506

THE MODERNIST COLOR FRANKENTHALER • RIVERS • AVERY GORKY • CARLES SLOAN • BELLOWS BLUEMNER • SARGENT JANET LEHR GALLERY OPEN DAILY 11amT0 6pm 631-324-3303

News & Opinion

November 27, 2019

The Independent

Lennon Continues To Educate While Coping With Father’s Death Recent Hampton Bays graduate recognized for anti-addiction efforts By Desirée Keegan desiree@indyeastend.com

“Hold. Hold on. Hold on to me. ‘Cause I’m a little unsteady. A little unsteady.” Recent Hampton Bays graduate Keeley Lennon would start all of the health class sessions of her anti-drug addiction program “Addiction Is A Disease! Stop the Stigma!” with the song “Unsteady” by X Ambassadors. For Lennon, the program is therapeutic; the song, aligning with her theme. The experience of losing her father, Dan Lennon, a former Hampton Bays High School art teacher and lifeguard, to a February 2018 overdose, is what spurred her to help others. Lennon’s primary objective was to let any classmate who is or knows someone dealing with addiction, to understand he or she is not alone, and that there’s help. Lennon was motivated by the hope that at least one person could be saved by her efforts. She thought, if she could do that, she’d be happy. “Presenting to my first health class was very intimidating because I would be telling my life story to a bunch of kids who I didn’t really know,” Lennon said. But, she added, “I knew that I was doing

this for a good reason. Addiction truly is a disease, and it’s not something to joke about.” Lennon’s efforts have been recognized and amplified. Besides receiving the Suffolk County PAL Youth Citizenship and Youth Achievement awards, she was recently honored by the Health & Welfare Council of Long Island with its Steward of Social Justice award, and received a proclamation from Southampton Town November 12. She will also be recognized by Legislator Bridget Fleming November 26. “I think we all, in our lives, go through difficult times we need to overcome, and how we do that speaks to our resiliency,” Health & Welfare Council of Long Island president and CEO Rebecca Sanin said. “But when someone’s struggle becomes an opportunity to catalyze community engagement and to serve others, that is a very unique and special moment in a person’s life and something that needs to be recognized.” Sanin said choosing the honorees — Lennon, along with Half Hollow Hills

Parks Dept. Proposes Beach Renovations Southampton Town considering upgrades to Water Mill’s Flying Point By Desirée Keegan desiree@indyeastend.com Southampton Town Parks Director Kristen Duolos has proposed using her department’s reserve money to fund the renovation of Flying Point Beach in Water Mill. The $950,000 project would include new siding and roofing, while expanding the current footprint of the current pavilion, refurbishing the foundation of the structure, recreating the bathroom layout and lifeguard

area, and adding a new attendant booth and trellis. Duolos said upgrading the sanitary system and repaving the parking lot was also being considered. “After the completion of the Ponquogue Beach pavilion project, we were looking east of the canal the coming year,” the parks director said. “Flying Point Beach is currently in very poor condition. Particularly, the

Recent graduates Keeley Lennon, of Hampton Bays High School, and Peyton Hall, of Half Hollow Hills West, were honored with a Steward of Social Justice award. Independent/Courtesy Health & Welfare Council of Long Island

West’s recent graduate Peyton Hall — to be spotlighted during the organization’s third annual Halloween Ball at The Mansion at Oyster Bay, was a competitive process. The over 70-year-old nonprofit she heads serves the interests of poor and vulnerable people on Long Island by convening, representing, and supporting the organizations that serve them. Sanin said supporting students who aid in those efforts is also critical. “Children are often recognized for their academic or athletic accomplishments, but when a student takes personal pain and turns it into action to make sure nobody else suffers, that is leadership,” Sanin said. “We’re so proud of Keeley’s leadership. The town and community nurtured an extraordinary Southampton Town resident.” Councilwoman Julie Lofstad, who said Lennon was one of her cheerleaders when she was a PAL co-chair, beamed with immense pride over what her fellow hamlet resident has accomplished. Len-

non was a manager of her varsity cheerleading team through high school. She competed until a knee surgery ended her career freshman year. “To see her go through the struggles she went through and come out doing something like this I think is really awesome,” Lofstad said. “And good for Rebecca to see that and recognize that.” Superintendent Jay Schneiderman told Lennon at the November 12 board meeting when he handed over her proclamation to keep up the good work she’s doing, because she’s making a difference. Councilman John Bouvier said everyone speaks so highly of her. “What you’ve gone through — I just can’t imagine. I think a lot of people can’t,” Bouvier said to Lennon during the meeting. “How you take that and turn it into something positive for others is really great.” Lennon was able to find closure and cope with her father’s struggles through Continued On Page 40.

walkover to the beach is not Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant, nor are the bathrooms, shower, or ramp. During this project, those are the main items we really want to address.” The town board members during a November 21 work session on the topic had a bit of sticker shock. “It seems like a relatively minor project and the cost seems very high,” Superintendent Jay Schneiderman said. “And there might be things that crop up that add to the cost — unanticipated costs.” Councilman John Bouvier thought there could potentially be an issue with the availability of funds. He thought phasing in the project, which Duolos originally was planning to do before thinking otherwise to get all the permitting in place at once, would be a better option. “I like the project, but want to revisit the cost,” he said. “Also, I’d like

to know what the usage of this beach really is, especially to determine the flow rate for the wastewater treatment system.” L.K. McLean Associates engineering firm associate Matt Jedlicka said his plans depict a rebuild of the 720-square-foot structure, enlarging the footprint, shoring up the foundation, removing and replacing the decking with long-lasting ipe wood decking, replacing some of the concrete block the structure sits on, and replacing half of the underframing and certain posts. He said there would be an attempt to save some of the framing, along with the roof, although Councilman Tommy John Schiavoni thought this may not be possible. The plan is to widen the walls to the existing posts that hold up the current roof. Schneiderman said some overhang may be needed. “It’s only our engineer’s budContinued On Page 40.

News & Opinion

November 27, 2019

Tritt To Temporarily Replace Graves Sag Harbor superintendent takes early leave

We’ve Been Doing This for a While.

By Rick Murphy rmurphy@indyeastend.com

Eleanor “Ellie” Tritt, the longtime Amagansett School superintendent who retired last year, is back on the scene. She will serve as interim superintendent of schools in Sag Harbor while current Superintendent Katy Graves takes a medical leave, school board members said. It has been a tumultuous few months for Graves. Last week, she abruptly announced she needed to take an “unanticipated leave of absence to attend to a personal medical issue.” But Graves announced her retirement from the position earlier this year effective January 7, 2020, and with the holiday season looming, the district was preparing to go forward without her already. But Graves vowed to come back before then should she be cleared medically to resume her duties. She is reportedly dealing with cancer and acknowledged she was scheduled for a procedure at Memorial Sloan Kettering in New York City in the near future. “I know I am leaving the district in the most capable hands and our board

Tritt is scheduled to come aboard in two weeks and serve until a permanent replacement is found, hopefully by the end of the year.

Katy Graves. Independent/Courtesy Sag Harbor School District

of education, administrators, teachers, and staff will continue to do what is best for children, fair for adults, and what the community can sustain when I am not here,” she said in a prepared statement. Tritt is scheduled to come aboard in two weeks and serve until a permanent replacement is found, hopefully by the end of the year. Pierson High School principal, Jeff Nichols, will cover the job until then. Tritt served as superintendent in the Westhampton Beach School District before her stint in Amagansett. “We are fortunate to have such an experienced leader join us and we extend her a very warm welcome,” the board said in a statement. “We wish Ms. Graves a speedy recovery and congratulate her on her upcoming retirement. We sincerely thank her for her dedication and years of service to the district. Ms. Graves’ accomplishments in this district are numerous, and we hope to properly thank and acknowledge her many achievements formally at a later date,” a statement from the district released on Wednesday, November 20, said.

Did your heating company come through for you last winter? Were they there for you as we faced record cold, snow and wind? Did they keep your tank full? Did they respond in time? Did they answer the phone? Quogue-Sinclair has been providing dependable heat to the Hamptons for over 60 years, with oil, propane, and diesel delivery and 24/7 emergency service. This winter, switch to a proven leader that, unlike some companies, actually calls the Hamptons home. Call Quogue-Sinclair.

• Installation & Repairs • Three Storage Facilities

Call: 631-728-1066

• SHIELD® Security & Low Temperature Monitoring

Quogue-Sinclair.com

The Independent

Property Taxes Level Off Statewide School district spending curtailed since 2012 law By Rick Murphy rmurphy@indyeastend.com Give thanks for little favors: After years of rampant growth, property taxes in New York State have leveled off in the past few years. According to a study released last week, “Annual property tax levy increases have slowed significantly since 2005 and dipped below two percent in 2015, where they remained until 2019,” State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli said. Local governments in New York levied a total of $36.6 billion in property taxes in 2019, an increase of 2.4 percent over 2018. The state, led by Governor Andrew Cuomo, in 2012, implemented a two-percent property tax cap that limits levy increases to two percent or the rate of inflation, whichever is less,

with some exceptions. On the East End, school districts routinely ran up increases above that threshold, often accounting for nearly two thirds of property taxes. “Taxpayers want to know how their taxes compare to other municipalities and whether their local officials are holding the line on tax increases,” DiNapoli said. “Overall, municipalities have generally held property tax levy growth to below two percent for the last few years.” There are more than 3700 taxing jurisdictions with independent authority to levy property taxes in New York state. These include counties, cities, towns, villages, school districts, fire districts, and other special districts. Property tax collections are a signifi-

cant revenue source for local governments, making up 43 percent of revenues in 2018. From 2017 to 2019, property tax levies increased the most in cities (6.1 percent), towns (4.4 percent), and school districts (four percent). Village levies grew 1.7 percent. The report also noted that school districts alone levied nearly $23 billion in 2019 or 63 percent of all property taxes. Counties accounted for nearly $6 billion or 16 percent of

property taxes. Other findings: Four counties (Erie, Oswego, Columbia, and Nassau) saw property values grow by more than 10 percent in the past two years. School districts generally imposed the highest tax rates at $17.46 per $1000 of full property value. City tax rates were twice as high as those in villages, and nearly three times higher than those in towns.

Full Service Pool Care Liner & Gunite Installation Openings/Closings/Weekly Maintenance Renovations • Liner Replacement Leak Detection • All Heater Replacements Salt Generators • Marble Dust Hot Tubs • Patio Installations All-inclusive, season long service packages starting at $2,850

Lunch l Dinner 7 Days

855.ELITEPOOL / 855.354.8376 info@elitepoolsny.com

News & Opinion

November 27, 2019

Rana Re-elected As East Hampton Justice

The role of judge in a town is usually seen as an apolitical one. This year was the first time a sitting judge has been challenged by either party in East Hampton since 2011, when Rana beat Democrat Stephen Grossman. The race for justice drew more voters than any of the other races in the town, according to the numbers tabulated on election day. The first call Rana made after learning of her victory, she said, was to the court clerk’s office. The office had been on edge since the election, given the uncertainty of the race. As the senior judge in East Hampton, she has been working closely with the clerks as the court adjusts to the radical changes in the criminal procedure law that take effect January 1. For example, the court has to return all bail money it has collected from defendants whose cases are still open as of December 31. The court is currently holding about $500,000 in bail, with almost all of that in small amounts, such as $100 or $200. Strong made a strong showing in the race, despite having limited experience in the town’s justice court. He is currently legal counsel to the East End branch of the Organización Latino-Americana, and previously worked as an attorney at the International

Defeats Strong by 27 votes out of 6775 By T. E. McMorrow t.e@indyeastend.com Lisa Rana has been re-elected to her fifth term as East Hampton Town Justice by the tiniest of margins, 27 votes out of the 6775 votes cast, according to Erin McTiernan, Deputy Republican Commissioner of the Suffolk County Board of Elections. The outcome became known Tuesday, November 19, when the board completed its count of the hundreds of absentee ballots it had received. McTiernan said the tally will become official when both the Republican and Democratic commissioners sign off on it. Rana, a Republican in an overwhelmingly Democratic town, is the only non-Democrat to win in the town-wide general election held November 5. Her challenger, Andrew Strong, called Rana on November 19 to congratulate her on her victory. Rana finished with 3401 votes,

Strong 3374. “I feel such a sense of gratitude towards the voters of East Hampton,” Rana said. “In today’s world, where party politics are so prevalent, we still live in a community where voters are willing to take the time to get to know the candidates.” In order to win, Rana needed a number of Democrats to split their vote. She is particularly thankful to those voters who made that difficult choice in the politically polarized world of 2019. “They are still willing to consider a candidate who isn’t on the same party line,” she said. A town justice in New York State serves a four-year term. East Hampton has two judges, whose terms expire in alternate odd years. Steven Tekulsky is the town’s other sitting justice. His term expires at the end of 2021.

In order to win, Rana needed a number of Democrats to split their vote. Justice Court in The Hague. Strong said on Wednesday, November 20, that he admires Rana and her commitment to social and economic justice. Rana said that she believes the state legislature should consider lengthening a judge’s term to six years. The learning curve she experienced when first elected, and that Strong would have experienced if he had won, she said, is steep. “After four years, you are just getting your feet wet,” she said. Both candidates said they were weary from the long campaign. Strong said he would be taking some time off for reflection. Rana had little time to celebrate: Her Wednesday calendar for those accused of vehicle and traffic law infractions, such as speeding, numbered almost 100 cases.

The Bronx Is Broken, The Whole State Is Paying EH, SH officials sound the alarm over changes to criminal procedure laws By T. E. McMorrow t.e@indyeastend.com A Bronx man held for 997 days without ever being granted a trial by the New York City Department of Correction because he could not make $2000 bail, and who eventually killed himself, was the impetus for the new series of criminal procedure laws which East End officials call an "unfunded mandate."Independent/T.E. McMorrow

East Hampton Town Supervisor Peter Van Scoyoc sounded an alarm at the town board meeting November 19, an alarm shared by his fellow town supervisors and mayors across Suffolk County, when he called on the state legislature to suspend the massive, radical changes to the criminal procedure laws set to take effect January 1. The new laws eliminate bail for almost all crimes, requires prosecutors to share all evidence with a defendant within 15 days of arraignment, and greatly shortens the time allowed before a case must be prosecuted. Van Scoyoc had attended a spe-

cial meeting of the East End Supervisors and Mayors Association and East End police department brass. He told East Hampton Town Board members, “The overall support of the Suffolk County supervisors was to hold that law in abeyance.” Southampton Town Supervisor Jay Schneiderman agrees. “It is an unfunded mandate,” Schneiderman said by phone November 22. It is going to cost towns and villages across the state hundreds of thousands, perhaps even millions of dollars to implement, he said. East Hampton Town Police Chief

Michael Sarlo said Friday, “The legislation places enormous burdens on local police departments and is going to create a massive amount of work for departments across the state in order to adequately prosecute cases.” The laws were passed through a backdoor, tacked onto the annual budget out of Albany this past spring. “This was not discussed on the floor” of the state legislature, Van Scoyoc said. “It was simply added to the budget. It just kind of swept right through without many of our representatives having a full understanding of, or at least debate on, the topic prior to be-

ing passed.” The impetus for the new laws came, in part, from a case out of the Bronx, which was documented by both The New Yorker magazine and The New York Times. Jennifer Gonnerman of The New Yorker wrote a story about Kalief Browder. In 2010, days before his 17th birthday, Browder, who had a previous arrest, was accused of stealing another man’s backpack. Bail was set at $2000. He remained on Rikers Island, most of the time in solitary confinement, for 997 days. Videos from the Continued On Page 40.

The Independent

HAMPTON BAYS

Wines & Spirits

Check us Out On Facebook for Coupons & Discounts!

Hampton Bays Town Center • 46 East Montauk Highway • 631.728.8595

FREE DELIVERY from Hamptons Bay to Montauk ($200 Minimum ) • Call Thursday by 5pm for Saturday Delivery HOURS: Monday-Thursday 9AM to 7:30PM • Friday & Saturday 9AM to 8:30PM • Sunday 12PM to 7PM Johnnie Walker RED

Johnnie Walker BLUE

750 ML

185

Titos Handmade Vodka Mag.

32 .

Mag.

35.

Glenﬁddich 12 Year Old

750ML

49.

750 ml

74.

Jack Daniels Mag.

69.

Mag.

Don Julio Mag.

46.

Bulleit Bourbon

Milagro Silver

Mag.

59.

Grey Goose Gift Set Mag

55.

Oban

Single Malt Whisky 750ML

62.

Jim Beam White Label Mag.

29.

84.

750 ML

22.

SvedkaVodka Mag 1-$21.99 2-$20.99 3-$19.99

Balvenie 14 Caribbean Cask 750ML

69.

Glenmorangie The Original 750ML

39.

Mag.

29.

Glenlivet 12 Year old Liter

52.

Johnnie Walker Black

Lagavulin 16 Year Old Scotch

Baileys

Boodles Gin

w/2 Cups

28.

54.

w/Snifter Glass 750ML

Mag.

34.

19.$

2- 38

59.

Mag

Gift Set 750 ML

29. $ 34.99 $

99 Liter

Aberfeldy by Dewars 12 Year old

750ML

29.

Mag

29.

Ketel One Vodka

Mag.

Grey Goose

34. $

2- 60

Knob Creek

Bacardi

1-$$24.99 2- 42 3-$60

33.99

Herradura Silver Liter

Mag.

Absolut Vodka

Mag.

39.

Tanqueray Mag.

39.

1800 Tequila Silver and Reposado Mag.

39.

750ML

Sobieski Vodka

Dewars White La

750ML

29.99

4 Pack

56.

36.

750ML

51.

w/Frosted Glass

GIFT SETS NOW AVAILABLE for the Holidays On The Rocks St. Germain w/2 Glasses Premium Cocktails

Basil Hayden's Bourbon

750ML

Belvedere

w/Gaucomole Bowl

Jack Daniels Single Barrell

Jameson Mag.

750ML

Don Julio Blanco

Makers Mark Mag.

49.

Sauza Hornitos Plata and Reposado

Mag.

29.

Skyy Vodka Mag.

23.$

2- 40

Stolichnaya Vodka

200ML

21.99

Dewars12 750ML

29.99 $ 49.99 $

Mag.

Belvedere Mag.

49.

Chopin Vodka Mag.

49.

Goslings Black Rum Mag. x

32.99 $ 21.99

Liter

Smirnoﬀ Vodka

Mag.

32.$ 99

2- 60

1-$$21.99 2- 20.99 3-$19.99

Pinnacle Vodka

Malibu Rum

Mag.

18.

Mag.

30.

News & Opinion

November 27, 2019

Ruﬃno Gold Label

Blackstone all varieties

750 ML

39.

3- 30

Santa Margarita Pinot Grigio

Bogle Chard

21.99

$240 for Case

Apothic Red 750 ML

Rosemount Estate All Types

Motto Cabernet

750 ML

Yellowtail

all varieties

Mag

6- 8.49

6- 10.99

Ruﬃno Tan Label

Wither Hills Sauv. Blanc

each

750 ML

29.

Mark West Pinot Noir

19.

Mag

Francois Montand

Brut or Rosé

13.

37.

Santa Marina Pinot Grigio Mag

10. $

Indian Wells Cabernet

Moet Imperial 750 ML

39.

Bolla 4 Pack

750 ML

Monterey Pinot Noir

750 ML

Gift Set in Walnut Box

25.

99 17. $

2- 30

Hampton Waters Rosé

Barefoot all types

Gekkeikan Sake

Mag

3- 30

9.99

Le Crema Chardonnay Sonoma Coast

Kendall Jackson Chardonnay

Kendall Jackson

Cantena Alta Malbec

14. 19 3-$12.

Beringer all types

750 ML

Buena Vista Champagne 750 ML

39.

750 ML

13.

159.

Josh Prosecco

750 ML

Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame

Mag

12.

13.

43.

3- 33

Cristal 750 ML

229.

750 ML

39.

Grand Baillard Rosé

Pindar Winter White

each

La Marca Prosecco

Veuve Clicquot

Mag

29.

750 ML

99 12. $

99 99

Butter Chardonnay

Mag

750 ML

Sauv. Blanc

750 ML

SeccoBertani

12.

Mag

Lindemans all varieties

750 ML

40.

Mag

Clos Du Bois Chard

750 ML

99 12. $

2- 22

Wolﬀer Summer in Bottle

750 ML

24 .99

La Vieille Ferme Rosé or White

15.

Louis Roederer Brut

750 ML

24.99

22.

6- 60

750 ML

11.99

6-$10.99

each

Louis Jadot Macon Village

750 ML

9.99

Ironside Cabernet Sauv. 750 ML $

750 ML

8.99

99 11. $

Mag

Castle Rock

750 ML

Mag

750 ML

14.

Woodbridge

3 Ring Shiraz

750 ML

Fetzer

all varieties

750 ML

11.

Cristalino Brut 750 ML

Bogle Merlot

Mud House Sauv. Blanc

750 ML

Bogle Pinot Noir

14.

16.

Belcreme de Lys Pinot Noir

Simi Chardonnay

750 ML

2- 10 $

11.

Chateau St. Michelle

60 Case

750 ML

2- 22

750 ML

LaurentPerrier Brut

Bogle Cabernet

each

99 12. $

13.

750 ML

Chateau St. Jean Chard

Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling

Crane Lake

Sterling Meritage

750 ML

Frontera all types $

Sauv. Blanc

750 ML

8.99

Dona Paula Cabernet or Malbec

750 ML

8.99

750 ML

Kim Crawford

Mag

Mionetto Prosecco 750 ML

12.99

We will match any of our local competitors’ coupons presented at the time of purchase!

Sassicaia Wine Spectators #1 wine has arrived $254.99 per bottle Gift Sets Arriving Daily

Not responsible for typographical errors. Subject to Inventory Depletion. All Prices expire 12/11 /19

Tastings Friday & Saturday Evenings through the Holidays

HAMPTON BAYS

Wines & Spirits

Hampton Bays Town Center (Next to King Kullen) 46 East Montauk Highway • 631.728.8595

The Independent

Long Island water quality experts discuss nitrogen contamination in Long Island’s water at eighth annual “Water We Going to Do?” conference on November 19. Independent/Wayne Cook

‘Water We Going To Do?’ Conference on LI water quality gains ground By Bridget LeRoy bridget@indyeastend.com

Scientists, public officials, environmental advocates, and others, about 180 people, gathered at the Radisson Hotel in Hauppauge on November 19, to discuss the effort to restore Long Island’s water quality. The Long Island Clean Water Partnership assembled experts on the subject to discuss progress to date and immediate actions necessary in the coming year. Long Island’s drinking and surface waters are being contaminated by nitrogen pollution from individual cesspools and septic tanks, as well as from fertilizer use on lawns and farms.

Excess nitrogen pollution has led to the proliferation of harmful algae blooms, killing marine life and closing shellfish beds and beaches. Experts from Stony Brook University, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, and Suffolk County were on hand to discuss the effort to reduce nitrogen in our waters. And that, of course, was the big question on everyone’s minds, according to Katie Muether Brown, deputy director of the Long Island Pine Barrens Society. “We know that nitrogen pollution

from individual septic systems and cesspools is deteriorating our drinking and surface water quality,” she stated. “We know there are solutions — new septic systems that remove nitrogen. Next, we need to figure out a way to finance the replacement of 360,000 septic systems across Suffolk County. This cost should not fall on the homeowner alone,” she continued. “We need to create a dedicated recurring revenue stream to provide grants and low-cost loans to homeowners that wish to replace their old systems with new nitrogen-removing technology.” Toxic chemicals, called “emerging contaminants,” are also being detected in local water supplies. Representatives from the Suffolk County Water Authority and Citizens Campaign for the Environment discussed new efforts to combat these chemicals. Suffolk County District Attorney Tim Sini was also present to speak about his investigation into illegal dumping and sand mining. Experts from the United States Geological Survey and Suez Water gave

presentations on water quality issues and water conservation. “Suffolk County has released its Subwatershed Wastewater Plan, which measures current nitrogen loads in our waters and determines the amount needed to be removed to recover our ecosystems,” said Brown. “Nassau County is following suit.” But those “‘emerging contaminants’ such as 1,4-dioxane and PFOS/ PFAS are becoming of increasing concern,” she continued. “New state legislation allows water providers to hold polluters accountable and extended the statute of limitations for providers to sue contaminators for pollution cleanup costs.” She pointed to saltwater intrusion, which is being found in certain areas of Nassau County already. “The next step for the coming year is work with state and county government to set up a recurring revenue stream,” she said. “And we need Governor Cuomo to sign the bill that bans 1,4-dioxane from our personal care products this year.”

presented by

Focus on the Environment series

News & Opinion

November 27, 2019

LEGACY

ooted in the county of Telemark, Norway,

where a commitment to fine craftsmanship inspired its founders, Telemark Inc passed their legacy down through generations by building homes with unique qualities that can be both seen and felt.

telemarkinc.com

The Independent

Councilwoman Will Become Southampton Deputy Town Attorney Term-limited Christine Preston Scalera rehired to the position she once held By Desirée Keegan desiree@indyeastend.com

The Southampton Town Board passed a resolution to hire current Councilwoman Christine Preston Scalera as a deputy town attorney in January when she steps down from her councilwoman position. Following two four-year terms, Preston Scalera was term-limited. “I’m happy to continue working for the people of Southampton,” Preston Scalera said. “My interests have always been to assure our constituents we are protecting their environment, their neighborhoods, and keeping the Town of Southampton the beautiful place they call home.” Before running for town council, she worked in the Southampton Town attorney’s office as a deputy attorney. Prior to that, she worked in the attorney’s office for Brookhaven Town as chief deputy town attorney. “We know how talented Christine is as an attorney and we want to keep her involved in protecting the Town of Southampton,” Supervisor Jay Schneiderman said. “She will be working

Southampton Town Councilwoman Christine Preston Scalera. Independent/Stephen J. Kotz

closely with our public safety and police departments where she has great insight and experience. She will be a tremendous resource for the town.” Preston Scalera begins her job at the beginning of January.

2020 will be a big year for the League of Women Voters, the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage. The 19th Amendment, often called the “Susan B. Anthony Amendment,” was ratified on August 18, 1920, and certified by U.S. Secretary of State Bainbridge Colby on August 26, 1920. On the evening of November 18 at Hampton Library in Bridgehampton, Arlene Hinkemeyer, chairperson of the 100th Anniversary Committee of the Hamptons League of Women Voters, and other speakers presented the history of the LWV, discussed upcoming celebratory events, and shared special anniversary cupcakes. Independent/Richard Lewin

News & Opinion

November 27, 2019

State-Of-The-Art Imaging On The East End Stony Brook Southampton Hospital installs Tesla MR system By Desirée Keegan desiree@indyeastend.com

Stony Brook Southampton Hospital is installing a 3.0 Tesla MR system that combines advancements in magnetic resonance imaging with the engineering of a 3.0T wide-bore system to deliver higher-resolution images. “The 3.0T MR provides our community with access to the latest in diagnostic imaging technology,” said Kevin Unruh, vice president of allied health and support services for Stony Brook Southampton Hospital. “This scanner is redefining the imaging experience with feet-first comfort options, advanced technology

that makes the scan as quiet as a whisper, and a wide-bore system that comfortably fits most every patient.” The only one of its kind on the East End, the scanner redefines the imaging experience by providing a more comfortable and less claustrophobic experience, which Unruh said is good news for those requiring neurological, breast, prostate, and orthopedic imaging, and excellent image quality to radiologists and physicians. “Stony Brook Medicine is the birthplace of modern imaging, thanks

Down Payment Assistance Applications must be in to county by December 31 By Desirée Keegan desiree@indyeastend.com

As part of an effort to make the “American Dream” a reality for residents, Suffolk County’s Community Development Office is accepting applications from first-time homebuyers for its

down payment assistance program. Under the provisions of the federally-funded program, it could provide up to $14,000 toward the purchase of a single-family residence in Suf-

A 3.0 Tesla MR system brain scan. Independent/Courtesy GE for Stony Brook Southampton Hospital

to the invention and development of the MRI at the university,” said Dr. Mark Schweitzer, chair of the Department of Radiology at Stony Brook Medicine. “Our goal is to bring innovations in healthcare and pioneering

technology to our patients.” With adaptable coil designs and acceleration techniques that minimize scan times, the 3.0T MR scanner will dramatically improve clinical performance levels, according to the hospital.

folk County. County Executive Steve Bellone allocated HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to assist income-eligible homebuyers. The eligible homebuyer will be responsible for the balance of the down-payment and all closing costs. The home looking to be purchased cannot include a rental unit and must be located within the Suffolk County Consortium. The townships of Islip, Babylon, and Brookhaven are excluded. It can be newly-constructed or preexisting, a condominium, co-operative apartment, or manufactured home. Manufactured homes must be placed on real property owned or to be owned by the purchaser. Private mortgages, short sales, foreclosures, or bank-owned properties are ineligible. The maximum appraised value of an existing home cannot exceed $385,000. For a newly constructed home, the appraised value cannot exceed $421,000. According to the Department of Housing and Urban Development, a first-time homebuyer is defined as a person who has not owned a home during the three-year period immediately prior to the purchase of a residence with HOME funding. Applicants’ adjusted gross household income must be within the Department of Housing

and Urban Development guidelines, which can be found on Southampton Town and Suffolk County’s websites. Applications may be downloaded from the Suffolk County website www. scdownpayment.com or by contacting the Suffolk County Down Payment Assistance Program Suffolk County Community Development Office, 100 Veterans Memorial Highway, 2nd Floor, Hauppauge, NY, or by calling 631-8535705. Applications must be received by December 31.

BWI Charge Dropped

The Suffolk County District Attorney’s on November 22 dropped a boating while intoxicated charge leveled against an East Northport man on November 10. Francesco Distefano, 48, had been so charged after a boating accident claimed the life of a woman said to be a passenger on his boat. But prosecutors now say blood taken the night of the accident tested below the legal limit for Intoxication. “This crash remains under criminal investigation, including a thorough, forensic analysis of all the available evidence,” the DA’s office said in a statement. RM

The Independent

Grid Design For Turbines Rankle Fishermen Baymen say wind turbines should be farther apart By Rick Murphy rmurphy@indyeastend.com Five wind turbines planned to be built off the Northeast coast will be aligned in a grid one nautical mile part from each another. Shell, EDP Renewables, Ørsted, Eversource Energy, Copenhagen Offshore Partners, Avangrid Renewables, and Equinor hold leases to build wind turbines off the coast of New England. There could be thousands of wind generators in the coming years. The entities agreed to work together to assure uniformity, according

Independent/Courtesy South Fork Wind Farm

to a press release this week. The companies, though, ask for a quid pro quo that no further shipping lanes be drawn within the grid. The request mentioned in the release was quickly lambasted by the Long Island Commercial Fishing Association. “It doesn’t even begin to work,” said spokeswoman Bonnie Brady. “It’s putting lipstick on a pig.” Ørsted/Eversource said in response the uniform layout is consistent with the requests of the region’s fisheries industry and other maritime users. “Independent expert analysis pro-

May your holidays be joyful and bright. Enjoy all the good moments that come with the season. Your friends at Allstate wish you the best this holiday season and look forward to serving you in 2020.

Kenneth Pagano 631-728-2900

17 West Montauk Hwy. Hampton Bays kenpagano@allstate.com

11240232

Personalized service. Trusted advice.

vided to the United States Coast Guard confirmed that this uniform layout would provide for robust navigational safety and search and rescue capability by providing hundreds of transit corridors to accommodate the region’s vessel traffic,” the statement said. Grover Fugate, executive director of the Rhode Island Coastal Resources Management Council, applauded the decision for common layout. He said the configuration “is exactly what his agency pressed” for with Vineyard Wind, the joint project between Copenhagen Offshore Partners and Avangrid Renewables, “to adopt nearly two years ago.” Fugate said the decision by the wind farm developers to go with a standard east-west orientation with each turbine one nautical mile apart settles a lot of concerns about how fishing, navigation, and search and rescue operations can coexist with the developing offshore wind industry. “I think it takes a lot of the issues off the table,” he said. An analysis from W.F. Baird & Associates Ltd., a leading vessel and port safety consultant to the USCG, concluded, vessels up to 400-foot length can safely operate within the proposed layout. “And historic transit data shows vessels over this length tend to follow existing traffic separation schemes already outside” the New England wind energy area, according to the company. Brady suspects Ørsted/Eversource is “trying to get something out ahead of the coast guard study.” “We, the five New England offshore wind leaseholders, propose a collaborative regional layout for wind turbines across our respective U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management leases, and urge the coast guard, BOEM, and other regulators and stakeholders to support adoption of this uniform turbine layout with no additional designated transit corridors,” the leaseholders wrote in a November 5 letter to Michael Emerson,

director of marine transportation systems for the USCG. Brady said numerous studies and a large amount of evidence has been submitted disputing the one-by-one nautical mile grid. “We talked about two nautical miles between turbines and a four-nautical-mile grid,” she said. She also noted if bigger turbines are erected, those numbers would change. She also balked at a proposal to have ships returning to port go around the wind farms. “That’s 60 miles out of the way,” Brady said. “When you’re coming home in bad weather, you’re going to want to come through the lanes.” Vineyard Wind, the $2.8-billion, 800-megawatt offshore wind project planned for the waters off Martha’s Vineyard, has been delayed and will not move forward on its anticipated timeline it has been anticipating due to decision by the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management to undertake a broad study of the potential impacts of offshore wind projects along the coast. The decision to launch a cumulative impacts analysis and hold up the approval of a key permit for Vineyard Wind until that analysis is complete will likely upend the supply chain, financing, and construction timeline for the project, according to the Earthwhile newsletter. Ørsted and Eversource, set to deliver 300 megawatts of electricity to Connecticut from a wind farm also south of Martha’s Vineyard, said the decision does not shake their confidence in plans to bring offshore wind power to Connecticut by 2023. Ørsted, formerly Danish Oil and Natural Gas, is the world’s largest offshore wind developer. The company in recent years sold off its oil and gas business and is converting its last coal-fired plant into a biomass plant in Denmark. The company bought Block Island Wind Farm developer Deepwater Wind last year for $500 million.

News & Opinion

November 27, 2019

FARMS WATER MILL, NY

Come In And Be Inspired THE BEST SELECTION OF ANNUALS • PERENNIALS • TROPICALS • TREES • SHRUBS

Where Home Gardeners & Professionals Shop

OPEN 7 DAYS • 8 AM - 5 PM 1260 Montauk Highway • Water Mill • Just West of The Milk Pail P (631) 726-1961 • Fax (631) 726-4940

DELIVERY AVAILABLE

The Independent

Police EH Justice Court: New Rules Apply Bail in DWI cases eliminated, defendants walk free after being arraigned By T. E. McMorrow t.e@indyeastend.com

FR EE

IN SP W EC HO TI LE ON – C HO AL US LT E OD AY

The arraignment of an East Hampton man Sunday morning, November 17, highlighted the changes coming to courthouses and police departments across New York State when it comes to bail and other procedures now taken for granted in the local jurisdictions. The case of Francisco Gomez-Berrezuetta was the exception that proves the rule. Gomez-Berrezuetta, 36, also known as Xavier Gerrero, was pulled over by East Hampton town police on North Main Street Saturday night, November 16. Police said he was driving a 2005 Toyota erratically, leading to the stop. Failing sobriety tests, he was charged with driving while intoxicated, and was taken to headquarters, where he allegedly consented to take a breath test, the police said. The percentage of alcohol that was in his system, according to the police, was .22 of one percent, well above the .18 level that automatically raises such a charge to the aggravated level. Gomez-Berrezuetta has never been convicted for DWI, so the aggra-

Francisco Gomez-Berrezuetta, shown here after being arraigned, is the exception to the new rules governing bail, which is prohibited in most cases. Gomez-Berrezuetta was kept in custody to be turned over to Suffolk County police, who had a warrant for his arrest. Independent/T. E. McMorrow

vated charge is a misdemeanor. That is not to say he has never been arrested on a DWI charge, according to the police. Allegedly, GomezBerrezutta, then going by the name Xavier Gerrero, was charged with DWI in Brookhaven by Suffolk County police in July 2014. While it is not clear whether or not he posted bail after that arrest, he never returned to court to answer the charge, the police said. A warrant was issued for him in 2014, which has been open since then. His license was suspended at that time, both based on the drunken driving charge, and the failure to appear in court, the arrest report reads. Because of those suspensions, Gomez-Berrezutta was also charged by East Hampton town police November 16 with aggravated unlicensed driving, a felony. Fast forward to the next morning, and the arraignment of Gomez-Berrezuetta in front of Justice Lisa Rana in

East Hampton Town Justice Court. Rana was criticized by some for setting bail last month at $1000 for Lisa Rooney, the Montauk woman who police say was drunk when her 2019 Chevrolet Silverado truck struck and killed a Colombian man in Montauk. When Rana set that bail amount, she explained that she was acting under the directive of the New York State legislature’s total overhaul of the criminal procedure laws. The overhaul was done through the budget bill for 2020. Under the new criminal procedure law, judges are no longer allowed to set bail for those charged with drunken driving, no matter if it is a misdemeanor or a felony, and no matter if the arrest followed an accident in which there was a fatality. Rana reviewed Gomez-Berrezutta’s history November 17. She said that, under the new law, she is not allowed to consider the felony, since it is a non-

violent charge, nor is she allowed to consider the warrant history of a defendant, nor the fact that he allegedly failed to appear in court as required, nor that he was allegedly driving despite having had his license suspended by court order. If she had set bail, which she can still do, technically, until New Year’s Eve, it would have to be returned to Gomez-Berrezutta by December 31. It is estimated that East Hampton Town Justice Court is currently holding $500,000 in bail posted by defendants. Every person who has posted bail over the past couple of years for defendants whose cases are still open must be tracked down by the court’s clerks, and the money the court is holding must be returned by December 31. Rana ordered Gomez-Berrezuetta released without bail, and he was taken back to headquarters to be turned over to Suffolk County police on the warrant and arraigned in county court.

it crawls, flies or walks — if it bugs you we’ll make it disappear! Call today for a We’re experts about what bugs you... whether free, no-obligation, thorough, whole-house pest inspection to find out if you have any pests.*

TwinForksPestControl.com *NEW CUSTOMERS ONLY, THERE ARE A LIMITED NUMBER OF FREE PEST INSPECTIONS AVAILABLE, CALL SOON. SOUTHAMPTON 631–287–9020 | EAST HAMPTON 631–324–9020 | CUTCHOGUE 631–298–0500

Police

November 27, 2019

Dealer Arrested After Allegedly Peddling Near-Fatal Dose

certained, apparently correctly, that the unconscious man suffered from an opioid overdose and administered Narcan. The man regained consciousness and was rushed to the emergency room. Suffolk County District Attorney’s East End Drug Task officers suspected there was a bad batch of the drug going around and “isolated” the suspected dealer, arranging to make a buy by an undercover agent. Police said the ploy worked, and when the dealer showed up to consummate the deal, he was taken into custody. The dealer was identified as Taahziah Brown, 22, of Bellport, who was initially charged with third-degree criminal sale of a controlled substance, third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, a Class B felony that carries a sentence of up to nine

Police said man lapsed into unconsciousness at a minimart By Rick Murphy rmurphy@indyeastend.com

Riverhead Town Police had to revive an unconscious drug user at a Riverhead gas station and Mobil-Mart on November 13 and then arrested the dealer who

allegedly sold him the goods, according to a police press release. The call came in from the station at 1575 Old Country Road. Police as-

Springs Man’s Driving Leads To DWI Charge Going at ‘a very low rate of speed’ ends in arrest By T. E. McMorrow t.e@indyeastend.com A few of the most common reasons for a traffic stop by East Hampton Town police that lead to an arrest on driving while intoxicated charges are failing to signal a turn, running a stop sign, and speeding. But when Springs resident Manuel Jesus Mayancela-Monte, who was celebrating his 42nd birthday Friday, November 22, was stopped, it was a bit more unusual: police said he was going too slow. It was 6:30 PM, police said, when a 2004 Toyota being driven by Mayancela-Monte that was headed north on Springs Fireplace Road was allegedly “observed travelling at a very low

rate of speed, well below the posted speed limit, impeding the flow of traffic.” The stop was made near Fort Pond

School Bus Accident

A Sag Harbor School District bus was involved in an accident on November 20 that injured all three people on board. “Unfortunately, this afternoon, a Sag Harbor school bus was involved in an accident on Scuttlehole Road,” said District Supervisor Katy Graves.

THE LAW OFFICES OF

CARL ANDREW IRACE & ASSOCIATES, PLLC

Criminal/DWI, Real Estate, Ordinance Violations, Zoning & Planning ◆ EAST HAMPTON • QUOGUE (631) 324-1233 ◆ www.southforklawyers.com cirace@southforklawyers.com

Boulevard, where the speed limit is 30 miles per hour. Police said Mayancela-Monte smelled strongly of alcohol, and failed roadside sobriety tests. He was placed under arrest and taken to headquarters where, according to the police, a breath test indicated a reading of alcohol in Mayancela-Monte’s blood of .19 of one percent, over the .08 mark that defines intoxication. Being over the .18 level raises the charge to the aggravated level. As a first-time offender, police said, he was charged with a misdemeanor offense. During his arraignment the next morning, East Hampton Town Justice Steven Tekulsky suspended MayancelaAt the time, one elementary student, a bus matron, and the bus driver were the only occupants of the bus. The Southampton Police Department responded to the scene, and “all three were taken to the hospital for observation and treatment of any injuries,” according to the police report. The bus driver was airlifted to the hospital. The accident, which appeared to involve several vehicles, occurred

years in prison, and several lesser charges. He was awaiting arraignment at press time.

On Shelter Island Thomas Ritzler, 48, was arrested on Monday, November 18, at 5:45 PM by Shelter Island police officers and charged with two counts of seconddegree assault, three counts of seconddegree strangulation, and one count of criminal mischief. Police said Ritzler’s arrest was the result of a reported domestic dispute and “conduct over several months prior to the arrest.” Ritzler, police said, was processed at police headquarters, arraigned at Shelter Island Justice Court, and released on $10,000 cash bail. He was directed to return at a later date. Monte’s license, warning that if he was arrested on another unlicensed driving charge while the current case is open, he could end up in jail. East Hampton Village police arrested a Hampton Bays man on a misdemeanor DWI charge early Sunday morning. Police said Ivan Heriberto Campos Bermudez, 43, was driving a 2015 GMC Sierra on North Main Street approaching Newtown Lane when he made a turn from outside the designated turning lane. Bail is no longer set in East Hampton Town Justice Court, so both weekend defendants were released after being arraigned. around mid-afternoon. “As always, the safety of our students and staff is our highest priority. The police are conducting their investigation and the district will fully cooperate. We will also continue to stay in contact with those involved in the accident,” Graves said. Police did not release the names of anyone involved. RM

BURKE & SULLIVAN PLLC Attorneys at Law • Est. 1970

Real Estate • Zoning & Land Use • Criminal & Vehicle Violations Personal Injury • State Liquor Authority • Estates • Wills Hon. Edward D. Burke, Sr. Former NYS Supreme Court and Southampton Town Justice

Denise Burke O’Brien, Esq. Former member Southampton Town ZBA and ARB

Joseph M. Burke, Esq. Former Assistant Southampton Town Attorney

Edward D. Burke, Jr. Esq. − Of Counsel Former Suffolk County Assistant District Attorney

Offices in Southampton and Sag Harbor 631 283 4111 • info@burkeandsullivan.com

Denise Burke O’Brien, Esq.

The Independent

Editorial

JUST ASKING

Share a Thanksgiving memory.

Why Shop Local? When it comes to holiday shopping, there really isn’t any disagreement: We all know what’s the right thing to do. The problem is, it’s become increasingly harder to do it. It’s ridiculously easy to shop online. All of the concerns we used to drum up, like credit card theft, for example, have been by and large alleviated. Online retailers have made it easy to return merchandise. They have great prices, low credit card interest rates, and overnight delivery. We get the argument that as consumers in a free trade democracy, we have a right to shop for the best prices for our hard-earned dollars. That’s indisputable and we need to stop pretending otherwise. The big guy has the better deal. It’s the big picture that we’re overlooking. We’re overlooking our sister-inlaw who works at the hardware store and our cousins over at the furniture store warehouse. We’re forgetting that guy who is paying thousands of dollars in rent because he always dreamed of having a shop on Main Street. We’re forgetting all of our merchants who stand behind what they sell, who ask how our dog is, and who can find a spot for an intern when our kid is 16 and needs to fill up his or her resume for college. We are missing the fact that, minus the hoity-toity labels we throw around during the summer — and the glossy weeklies pushing $50,000 wristwatches — we are small town America. We are living the lives almost everyone else in the world covets: a chance to raise our kids in a beautiful place, and if we work really hard, put food on the table, nurture them, and watch them take their places in the world. Some will grow up and honor our forefathers by joining the military. Some will volunteer for the fire department. Some, angry, will rail against the injustice society still harbors, and that’s OK, too. We are free. They’ve been raised to know it’s OK to speak their mind without fear of reprisal. Buy local. Spend the extra buck for a gift. Whatever it is you can get online, you can probably find right here in these parts. If you feel the prices are too high, discuss it with the proprietor: Why am I paying extra? Why should I buy it here? Chances are, you’ll get the right answer. “Because my son is in your daughter’s French class. Because I offer free repairs for the first 90 days after purchase. Because I contribute what I can to the Presbyterian Church every Sunday.” That’s why.

Judy Harris We decided that Thanksgiving dinner was just too much trouble. So we went to a restaurant. But then the next day everyone talked about how they didn’t like the turkey and they didn’t like the stuffing and they didn’t really like anything at the restaurant. So we had a do-over and I made Thanksgiving dinner all over again the next day. Jessica Dechant My mom and my grandmother would cook for Thanksgiving. My grandmother made the most delicious creamed onions only at Thanksgiving and homemade applesauce from scratch. I’d look forward to them all year. We were very close. My daughter is named after her.

Harry O’Brien I grew up in England but my father is American. When I was 13 my grandfather passed away. He was a New Yorker, a really great man a great role model for me. He loved happy hour and the Thanksgiving Day Parade. To honor him we found a way to watch the parade on TV and had a Thanksgiving happy hour with pigs-inthe-blanket, chips and all that kind of food. Yvette Morouney I remember cooking my first Thanksgiving turkey at the age of 12 and worrying whether or not it would be done on time. But it was. Thank goodness. My mother had become sick and ended up in the hospital that day.

To Thanksgiving! Today, we stop the googling to enjoy the gobbling! Amen!

Is it just me?

By Karen Fredericks

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

November 27, 2019

Arts & Entertainment Linda Ronstadt: Simple Dreams Feel-good musical icon subject of new critically acclaimed film By Bridget LeRoy bridget@indyeastend.com Hers was the voice that launched a thousand ships. What girl in the 1970s and ’80s didn’t sing along with Linda Ronstadt, or wish that they had a voice like that voice? From “Heat Wave” to “Blue Bayou” and beyond, Ronstadt was an icon of feel-good music. Ronstadt, who released over 30 albums, and 15 greatest hits albums as well, had 38 singles charted on Billboard’s Hot 100, and earned 10 Grammys, three Country Music Awards, an Emmy, and more, as well as Golden Globe and Tony Award nominations. Ronstadt retired in 2011, shortly before being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, which left her unable to sing. However, 2019 has been a banner year. “Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice,” a documentary from Oscar winners Rob Epstein and Jeffrey Friedman, was released and, according to The Hollywood Reporter’s Frank Scheck, it “will make you fall in love with her all over again.” Ronstadt, along with Emmylou Harris and Dolly Parton, will be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and she was also a recipient at the Kennedy Center Honors in July. Ronstadt never fit into a mold. She recorded tunes from all genres, from rock and country to standards and the Mexican songs of her youth. Ronstadt simply said, “I call myself a singer. I sang rock and folk, country, operetta, Mexican traditional music. But I don’t call myself a Mexican singer or an operetta singer. I’m just a singer.” Aside from her singing career, Ronstadt has been passionate about music in general, especially when it involves children. “I’m involved with a little group called Los Cenzontles. I have been for

Independent/Sam Sargent

The Independent

Much Ado At Madoo ‘SongLines’ exhibit offers colorful, geometric paintings By Nicole Teitler nicole@indyeastend.com

The Madoo Conservancy in Sagaponack presents artist Marina Adams in her exhibit “SongLines,” on view November 30 through December 28, with the opening reception Saturday from 5 to 7 PM. Adams, who has degrees from the Tyler School of Art and Architecture, Temple University, and Columbia University School of the Arts, considers herself a natural, born-to-do-it type of non-objective artist. She has studios in New York City and Parma, Italy, and her paintings depict large areas of vibrant color and organic geometrics. Her exhibit will feature smaller-scale paintings and elicit emotions of intimate contemplation through its dynamic form. “It is said that great artists are not inspired, they inspire,” Adams said. “They lead the way. I admire all who’ve done this regardless of medium.” The Madoo Conservancy, which dedicates itself to the study, preservation, and enhancement of its horticulturally-diversified garden, celebrated its 25th anniversary this year. It is located at 618 Sagg Main Road in Sagaponack. Learn more at www.madoo.org.

Arthur Elgort ‘I Love . . .’ By Jessica Mackin-Cipro jessica@indyeastend.com

Independent/ Elizabeth Covintree

A book signing for American fashion photographer Arthur Elgort will be held at TIINA in Amagansett on Saturday, November 30, from 3 to 6 PM. In his latest book, “I Love . . . ” the shutterbug presents photographs of women taken throughout his career,

paying homage to their power, beauty, joy, and strength, and portraying generational aspects of femininity. The book includes iconic subjects like supermodels Cindy Crawford, Karen Elson, Linda Evangelista, and Christy Turlington, and legendary

editors such as Grace Coddington. The book was designed by Steve Hiett, and photographs, text, and graphics create a seamless flow, depicting a variety of subjects, from young ballerinas at the Vaganova Academy of Russian Ballet in St Petersburg to snapshots of fashion’s

most influential women. Following its successful first summer in a new space, TIINA the STORE is presenting a season full of events and happenings celebrating designers and makers from varied artisanal backgrounds and cultures. For more info, visit www.tiinathestore.com.

Arts & Entertainment

November 27, 2019

Holiday Gala For Scholarship

ALL DOCS ALL DAY

East End Women’s Network prepares for event dinner By Nicole Teitler nicole@indyeastend.com

“The Art Muse” from the film Queen of Hearts: Audrey Flack THURS, 12/5 Bay Street Theater Elaine Meyen, Barbara Lennon, Phoebe Miller, Sabrina Basel, Emily Ann Palermo, Beth Hanlon, and Judy Cleery. Independent/EEWN

The East End Women’s Network hosts its annual holiday dinner and auction Wednesday, December 4, from 5:30 to 8 PM, at Stonewalls Restaurant in Riverhead. The gala marks the organization’s biggest event of the year. There will be a three-course meal served as guests mingle and partake in auctions, which in the past have included bikes, jewelry, event tickets, artwork, accessories, and gift certificates. The proceeds go toward the nonprofit’s scholarship fund for young women across the East End looking to further their education at a college or university. East End Women’s Network was established in 1981 by professional women on a mission to support one another. The diversified group aims to catapult women to higher-level positions through education, public advocacy, promotion of interests, and sharing of ideas and opportunities. The organization has approximately 150 members between 35 and 80 years old. There are monthly meetings at which members and non-members can attend, from September through June, which are hosted by different restaurants — supporting local business on both forks. These dinners offer a pro-

gram with cocktail hour, a member showcase booth, and oftentimes, guest speakers. Thanks to donations at previous holiday galas, East End Women’s Network has been able to award four scholarships per year, and the goal this year is to do the same. The scholarship is awarded to female high school graduates striving to make a positive impact on their community. Qualifying students must be enrolled in a public or private school in Southold, Riverhead, Southampton, East Hampton, Shelter Island, Eastport-South Manor, or Shoreham-Wading River. Each applicant must complete a form, write an essay on what leadership means in under 1000 words, include letters of recommendation from community members or teachers/guidance counselors, and submit a copy of her high school transcript. The students will be judged on their essay, community and school involvement, and leadership capabilities, and will be interviewed in person. Tickets are $45 for members and $50 for non-members. Stonewalls Restaurant is located at 967 Reeves Avenue in Riverhead. Tickets can be purchased online at www.eewn.org.

10:00 4:00 6:00 8:00

SUN, 12/8 Bay Street Theater

YOUNG VOICES Busy Inside One Child Nation OPENING NIGHT FILM Queen of Hearts: Audrey Flack

12:00 The Second Life of Jamie P 2:00 Large Scale Projects: Claes Oldenburg/Coosje van Bruggen 4:00 Co-Presented with the Sag Harbor Cinema—Very Ralph 6:00 FILMMAKERS’ CHOICE AWARD—No Fear No Favor 8:00 SUNDAY SPOTLIGHT Bully. Coward. Victim. The Story of Roy Cohn

FRI, 12/6 Bay Street Theater 12:00 2:00 4:00 6:00 8:00

Seat 20D Crafting an Echo 5B General Magic SPOTLIGHT FILM Co-Presented with the Sag Harbor Cinema–Citizen K

SUN, 12/8 Southampton Arts Center 12:00 17 Blocks 2:00 Hollywood’s Second World War 4:00 The Disappearance of My Mother 7:00 The Dog Doc

SAT, 12/7 Bay Street Theater 12:00 Mike Wallace is Here 2:00 SLOANE SHELTON HUMAN RIGHTS AWARD Gay Chorus Deep South 4:00 Desert One 7:00 GALA Cocktail Buffet Reception Pennebaker Tribute, Robert Kenner Award 9:00 Kenner Film: Food, Inc.

MON, 12/9 Bay Street Theater DOUGLAS ELLIMAN COMMUNITY DAY 12:00 Rewind 2:00 Driven to Abstraction 4:00 David Crosby: Remember My Name 6:00 TOP SHORTS PROGRAM Learning to Skateboard in a War Zone (If You’re a Girl) What is Love? 8:00 CLOSING NIGHT FILM 3 Days 2 Nights

SAT, 12/7 Southampton Arts Center 12:00 At the Heart of Gold: Inside the USA Gymnastics Scandal 2:00 King Bibi 4:00 The War Room

DECEMBER 5—9, 2019 www.hamptonsdocfest.com

addams T E E

C H A R L E S

F O U N D A T I O N

Long and Mattone, LLP

The Independent

Scooter Pietsch. Independent/ Nancy Nolan

Bay Street Announces Summer Mainstage Bay Street Theater and Sag Harbor Center for the Arts has announced its 2020 Summer Mainstage Season. The three productions will be “Windfall,” a new comedy by Scooter Pietsch, running May 26 to June 14. “Dancing At Lughnasa,” the Tony and Olivier award winning play by Brian Friel, will run June 23 to July 19. The musical “Ragtime,” with book by

Terrence McNally, music by Stephen Flaherty, and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, based on the novel by E.L. Doctorow, will run August 4 to September 6. The cast and creative teams will be announced soon. Subscriptions are available by calling the box office at 631-725-9500 or online at www.baystreet.org. JM

Project

MOST inspiring a new generation after school Donate to support after school enrichment for East Hampton’s students and families.

www.projectmost.com

November 27, 2019

Arts & Entertainment

HAMPTON DAZE By Jessica Mackin-Cipro

Gala Season East End fundraisers celebrated in the Big Apple jessica@indyeastend.com @hamptondaze It’s gala season in New York City, a season of gowns and giving. Over the past few weeks, a handful of foundations that host events that happen in the Hamptons each summer, as well as East End organizations, hosted their annual galas and events. Here are a few recaps. The Hamptons Holiday House to benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation takes place each summer in the Hamptons. Holiday House NYC held its opening night gala on November 13. Holiday House founder Iris Dankner and design chair Amy Lau present this highly anticipated fall designer showhouse. Located at 125 East 65th Street, the Holiday House is presented in a 1904 neo-Federal fivebedroom home, designed by renowned architect Charles A. Platt. The mansion features rooms designed by more than 15 of New York’s celebrated designers. The showhouse will remain open for visitors through December 15. General admission is $40. The Prostate Cancer Foundation, which hosts a summer benefit at the Parrish Art Museum each summer, hosted its New York Dinner at Daniel on November 19. Dinner at Daniel offered guests an exquisite culinary experience

with a special guest performance by Academy Award-winning artist Jamie Foxx. The event raised over $5 million. Founder Michael Milken welcomed guests and spoke about a few topics including PCF’s partnership with the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, and the advances researchers and scientists have made so far. The organization is dedicated to identifying and funding groundbreaking cancer research programs. East Hampton’s Guild Hall held its annual Visionaries Benefit Luncheon, at The Pool in the historic Seagrams building on November 15. The event brought together three artistic vanguards in art and lifestyle for a conversation moderated by Guild Hall’s executive director Andrea Grover. The program celebrates a new generation of women leaders who inspire and empower. Sunny Khalsa, photographer and pioneer woman; Shantell Martin, visual artist and cultural facilitator; and Marguerite Zabar Mariscal, CEO of Momofuku Group, shared their stories with more than 170 guests. “Visionaries is an important program to Guild Hall because it brings women to the forefront on major endeavors they are accomplishing. The event has grown tremendously over the

Jamie Foxx, Katharine McPhee, Michael Milken, and David Foster at Dinner at Daniel. Independent/BFA

past three years. The success of this event really shows how important it is to celebrate these leaders and really understand what they have been doing and how they got to where they are today,” said Grover. The Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation, which hosts its annual Hamptons Happening each summer in Bridgehampton, held its annual gala at Cipriani Wall Street on November 21. The event honored Valery Joseph of Valery Joseph Salons, designer Kobi Halperin, and Marc Taub of Taub Family Compa-

nies. The evening finished with a performance by Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real. Since its inception in 1976, the SWCRF has awarded approximately $100 million to support the work of more than 200 researchers across the globe. The research the foundation conducts is the basis for developing minimally toxic treatments for patients. Through its collaborative group of world-class scientists, the Institute Without Walls, researchers share information and tools to speed the pace of cancer research.

Mercedes Matter

Untitled, ca. 1936 Oil on canvas 38 x 35 inches

MARK BORGHI 2426 MAIN STREET BRIDGEHAMPTON 631.537.7245 WWW.BORGHI.ORG

Andrea Grover, Shantell Martin, Sunny Khalsa, and Marguerite Zabar Mariscal at Guild Hall's Visionaries Luncheon. Independent/Jess Dalene

The Independent

Gallery Events

Graham Collins, “Mount Pleasant” at Halsey McKay Gallery in East Hampton.

Compiled by Jessica Mackin-Cipro jessica@indyeastend.com

Open Studio The Art Barn at Larkin Pond presents Open Studio Weekend 2019, featuring Beth O’Donnell’s photography and paintings. The open studio will be held November 29 to November 31 from noon to 4 PM. It’s located at 132 Swamp Road in East Hampton.

Thanksgiving Collective Tripoli Gallery presents its 15th Annual “Thanksgiving Collective: What Have We Done?,” its largest exhibition of artists to date. Curated by Tripoli Patterson, the exhibition will include artists John Alexander, Linda K. Alpern, Vahakn Arslanian, Alice Aycock, Katherine Bernhardt, Ashley Bickerton, Ross Bleckner, Dianne Blell, Katherine Bradford, David Bromley, Justin Crawford, Jennifer Cross, Alice Dellal, Jeremy Dennis, Trefny Dix, Sabra Moon Elliot, Hannah Epstein, Eric Fischl, Saskia Friedrich, Félix Bonilla Gerena, Jack Goldstein, Kurt Gumaer, Mary Heilmann, Candice Hill, Bengt Hokanson, Judith Hudson, Bryan Hunt, Yung Jake,

Benjamin Keating, Laurie Lambrecht, Brianna Lance, Liz Markus, Bella McGoldrick, Nick Mead, Angelbert Metoyer, Miles Partington, Matisse Patterson, Alexis Rockman, Christina Schlesinger, Nathalie Shepherd, Keith Sonnier, Billy Sullivan, José Luis Vargas, Ross Watts, Nick Weber, Lauren West, Lucy Winton, Darius Yektai, Nico Yektai, and Almond Zigmund. On view from November 30 to January 30, an opening reception for the artists will be held on Saturday, November 30, from 5 to 8 PM at 26 Ardsley Road in Wainscott.

Patron Art Show The John Jermain Library in Sag Harbor presents its fifth annual Patron Art Show. The show runs November 27 though January 12. An opening reception will be held on Saturday, November 30, from 2:30 to 4:30 PM.

SongLines Madoo Conservancy presents Marina Adams “SongLines,” with the artist’s recent works exploring form and color

Sweet Charities Compiled by Jessica Mackin-Cipro jessica@indyeastend.com

ARF Holiday Pet Adoptions Join the Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons for a holiday cat and dog adoption event at Lexus of Smithtown, 700 Middle Country Road in St. James, on Friday, November 29, from 11 AM until 4 PM. Cats, dogs, kittens, and puppies will be hoping for a home just in time for the holidays. Free admission for the whole family. Adoption fees apply. If you have a dog at home and are interested in adopting another, bring it with you for a mandatory meet and greet. All ARF animals are spayed/neutered, microchipped, and vaccinated to their age limit. For more information, contact adoptions@arfhamptons.org.

HEART Equine Ambulances The Hampton Classic has planned a benefit for the HEART Equine Ambulances. On Tuesday, December 3, join at Marders Gallery Barn in Bridgehamp-

ton for a Trivia Night. Enjoy a light dinner and refreshments while testing your trivia knowledge to win Hampton Classic ribbons and other swag. Teams will consist of two to six members. A minimum donation of $40/person is required. Pre-register by emailing reyna@hamptonclassic.com, or, just head on over. The event will run from 6 to 8 PM. The HEART Equine Ambulances provides emergency transport of horses that become ill or injured at horse shows around the country.

Paul Drum Life The Paul Drum Life Experience Project presents its first annual Gingerbread Contest. Participants are asked to create and donate a gingerbread house to be entered into a competition for blue ribbons and bragging rights. The structures will then be auctioned off on December 7. Any imaginative building,

on view in the summer studio. An opening reception will be held on Saturday, November 30, from noon to 4 PM. The show runs through December 28.

Halsey McKay Halsey McKay gallery in East Hamphistoric structure, seaworthy vessel, barn, farm stand, lighthouse, or flight of fancy constructed by individuals, local businesses, or groups are acceptable. Both professionals and amateurs are welcome. There is no cost to enter. There will be a gallery viewing of the gingerbread creations on Friday, December 6, from 6 to 8 PM and Saturday, December 7, from 11 AM to 4 PM at the Greenport Fire Department Community Room. The viewings will include a silent auction, with proceeds to benefit the PDLEP’s 2020 season of free educational children’s programming. Visit www.pauldrumlifeexperienceproject.org.

Maureen’s Haven Maureen’s Haven Homeless Outreach will host its second annual winter benefit at Seasons of Southampton on Saturday, December 7, at 6 PM. There will be small bites, wine or beer, dancing, and auction items. Tickets are $50 per person. Visit www.2019winterbenefit.bpt.me.

Lighting Of The Vines The 10th annual Wölffer Lighting of the Vines, which will be held on Saturday, December 7, from 6 to 8 PM, will include a charity wreath auction to benefit The Retreat, a shelter for domestic abuse victims. The wreaths are designed by

ton presents “2068,” an exhibition of paintings on experimental ceramic supports by Graham Collins, as well as “Meteors in Metamorphosis,” Saskia Friedrich’s first solo exhibit with the gallery. The shows run through December 28. community artists, designers, and celebrities. Enjoy locally-sourced hors d’oeuvres, wine, and more as 15,000 lights illuminate Wölffer’s vines.

Topping Rose Holiday The Bridgehampton Child Care and Recreational Center presents its fifth annual Topping Rose House Holiday Dinner on Saturday, December 14, at 6:30 PM. There will be cocktails and a silent auction in the barn followed by dinner in the studio. Tickets start at $200. To reserve, visit www.bhccrc. org.

Warm Clothes Drive Hamptons North Fork Realtors Association is holding a warm clothes drive. Give your gently used coats and other winter wear (scarves, gloves, mittens, boots, shoes, socks, pants) new life by donating them to children and families in need on the North Fork and South Fork. Put the gently used and clean clothes in a box or plastic bag and call the HANFRA office at 631-734-8310 or email Richard Stauffer at info@ hanfra.com to arrange for a pick-up at your home or office. The drive is being held through January 31. All coats and other outerwear will be donated to local charities such as Community Action for Southold Town and Maureen’s Haven.

Arts & Entertainment

November 27, 2019

RICK’S SPACE By Rick Murphy

My Fortress Of Solitude I didn’t need a vibrant imagination with Marybeth around rmurphy@indyeastend.com I’m not one of those people who bemoan the end of summer. When I was a kid, yeah, because it meant going back to school. I’m also not one of the locals who rejoice because all the obnoxious city people leave town. There are plenty of obnoxious local people here, too, myself included. The weather doesn’t concern me. I don’t care if it gets cold and snows. To me, every day brings us another day closer to heaven – or hell. One good thing about the winter is I can hole up inside without feeling guilty. Up until a few years ago, I had a den replete with big screen television, stereo, all my sports stuff, baseball cards, comic books, marbles, and a stash of candy. I felt like I was a teenager again, especially when I developed acne. My wife Karen suggested the den should be converted into a junior suite because it had a bathroom attached to it. The way she had it planned, we would move all my stuff downstairs to the junior suite and then she would have the master bathroom to herself. It was only after I was officially barred from the big bathroom that I realized he whole “den” thing was merely a ploy. The truth is, she wants to have her in-laws visit more, and she figured giving them their own suite would encourage them. I encourage them as well. For example, whenever they say they are coming for a weekend, I tell them I’m making liver and onions — they are all vegetarians. Pretty soon they started showing up with bags of grain and black rice and things like that. Then, one of them would cook and we’d sit at the table and Karen would say “Rick, do you want Bulutim with your Krell?” So that’s when I decided to build my Fortress of Solitude. For those who don’t recall, Superman had a Fortress of Solitude. It was way up in the Arctic and he had to blast through, like, nine miles of ice just to find the damn thing. He had pictures Lois Lane and Lana Lang everywhere, but they never visited him. Superman knew you can’t get yourself in trouble if you are a loner. (Obviously he didn’t know what the internet was!) We spent a lot of time at St. Francis

of Assisi elementary school going over the nuances of Heaven, Purgatory, and Hell. We discussed Limbo as well, but that was more like an elective course; as our bread and butter was the Big Three, and with good reason: Virtually every human who ever lived resides in one of those places. When we were little kids, our main focus was on Purgatory. A typical nineyear old, after all, is hardly capable of a sin heinous enough to warrant a one-way trip to Hell. I mean, I didn’t know how to “covet a neighbor’s wife,” so even if I did want to do it with Mrs. Buonciello next door, I wouldn’t know where to start. We would ask, for example, how long in Purgatory for stealing a Milky Way? Sister Anne once told us 1000 years. Ouch! That’s a lot of time. “My Uncle Vito stole five large from the bookie and he only got five years probation,” Louis Gianelli pointed out. The message was clear, Sister Anne told us: Don’t steal, and you won’t have to worry about going to Purgatory. “So, we’ll go to heaven!” We all cheered and clapped. Well, no, Sister Anne cautioned, wagging her finger. There was that little matter of cursing and using God’s name in vain. I did a lot of that. To hone my tough guy persona at age 11, I would wear my belt buckle on my hip, comb my hair into a pompadour, carry a comb in my back pocket visible for all to see, and spit freely wherever I went, including the rectory and (God forgive me) the church vestibule. I also cursed, and being I was destined to be a writer, I had a rich, full, vibrant vocabulary of disgusting verbiage suitable for all occasions. “That’s five years for each curse,” Sister Anne said after hearing one of my schoolyard tirades. The math was so tough I lost count, but it would have been a lot of years for sure. By the time we were teenagers, we had graduated from petty crime to the big stuff. Put another way, we would have gladly signed on for Purgatory right then and there. It’s kind of like in court when the judge offers you a plea bargain and you accept 20 years because it’s preferable to the electric chair. Most of my sins (besides Grand

Theft Auto) could be traced to those two cursed words: Impure Thoughts. As surely as pot leads to heroin, Impure Thoughts lead to impure deeds and that, ladies and gentlemen, will land you in hell every time. That’s why Superman kept his place empty. To facilitate this grim fate, the devil comes to Earth to help us along. I’m pretty sure of that, because the devil must have been hiding inside Marybeth Sweeney, who was in the PS 92 schoolyard every time I happened to be passing through at dusk on my way home. She would whisper temptations. I gave in and coveted her a few times, if the word means what I think it does. From that moment on, I was the Walking Dead. Should an accident befall me, my body would be whisked directly to Hell. There wouldn’t even be a wake at the Francisco Medaglio funeral parlor. The only way out was to get the confession, and get it quick. There were at least 12 confessional booths at St. Francis Assisi Church, but they were all darkened every day I went. The only time there was any activity was between 2 and 4 on Saturday afternoon when the light was on like it was an occupied tollbooth on the State Thruway. No one ever saw a priest walk in or leave. Frankie Federico said they come up through the floor and can send us down

there if our sins are bad enough. I blurted out the usual, “lied to my brother three times, took God’s name in vain once, coveted Patti Page once,” and then I blurted out the whole truth. I could barely make out the whisper but I thought he said, “The Sweeney girl, eh?” He then issued my punishment: Say three Hail Marys. “But I’ll need you to walk over to Nostrand Avenue and pick up the dry cleaning.” “That’s it?” I nodded and ran all the way. The clerk smiled slightly when I ran into the store, and then whispered, “The Sweeney girl, eh?” As for Limbo, that’s where you go if you have a spotless soul but don’t qualify for heaven. The nuns would use a newborn baby as an example: if a baby came into the world and then passed on before it was baptized, it would go to Limbo. That didn’t seem very fair. Limbo, we were assured, was just like heaven except you didn’t get to be with God. That’s like going to see The Stones with no Mick Jagger. It’s like the fortress without Lois and Lana. “What if the infant had impure thoughts?” I asked Sister Anne. She slapped me. I blurted out a curse. I’m not sure, but it was probably good for another 500 years of purgatory. Superman was onto something. Sometimes dreaming about stuff is safer than doin’ it.

Weed Control • Edging & Mulching Lawn Mowing • Planting & Transplanting Irrigation & Maintenance Turf Fertilization Program Landscape & Masonry Design Spring & Fall Clean Ups • Property Management Fully Licensed & Insured

Offering A Full Range of Professional Services

The Independent

Entertainment Guide

WORDS Canio’s

Compiled by Nicole Teitler nicole@indyeastend.com November 29, at 6 PM. Visit www.parrishart.org.

Children’s Film Festival The 2019 New York International Children’s Film Festival comes to Parrish Art Museum in Water Mill on Saturday, November 30, from 1 to 3 PM. Visit www.parrishart.org.

THEATER Bay Street Theater in Sag Harbor and Literature Live! present “A Raisin in the Sun” through December 1. For all times and tickets, head to www.baystreet.org.

Learning To Stay

COMEDY

The Theatres at Suffolk County Community College presents “Learning To Stay” through December 1 at its Ammerman Campus in Selden. For all times and tickets, head to www.sunysuffolk.edu.

All Star Comedy

Milo The Magnificent

Bay Street Theater in Sag Harbor presents a special late-night edition of All Star Comedy on Saturday, November 30, at 9:30 PM with Joseph Vecsey, Dante Nero, and Ayanna Dookie. Grab tickets at www.baystreet.org.

FILM Pain and Glory Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center presents a screening of “Pain and Glory” Friday, November 29, at 7:30 PM and Sunday, December 1, at 4 PM. Get tickets at www.whbpac.org.

Breath Parrish Art Museum in Water Mill presents the film “Breath” on Friday,

Arthur Elgort TIINA The Store in Amagansett will have a special book signing of “I Love . . .” by Arthur Elgort on Saturday, November 30, at 3 PM. Visit www.tiinathestore.com.

BookHampton

A Raisin In The Sun

Joseph Vecsey will perform at All Star Comedy at Bay Street. Independent/Michael Heller

Canio’s in Sag Harbor welcomes spy novelist Alan Furst reading from “Under Occupation” on Friday, November 29, at 5 PM and on Saturday, November 30, at 5 PM will be landscape designer Frederico Azevedo with his new book “BLOOM: The Luminous Landscapes.” See more at www.caniosbooks.com.

Bay Street Theater in Sag Harbor presents Goat on a Boat’s “Milo the Magnificent” on Saturday, November 30, at 11 AM. Head to www.baystreet.org.

Shimmer The Van Nostrand Theatre at Suffolk County Community College in Brentwood presents “Shimmer” on Sunday, December 1, at 2 PM. For all times and tickets, head to www.sunysuffolk.edu.

A Bronx Tale The Paramount in Huntington presents Chazz Palminteri’s “A Bronx Tale” on Sunday, December 1, at 7:30 PM. Head to www.paramountny.com for tickets.

BookHampton in East Hampton will have author Stephen A. Schwarzman with his book “What It Takes: Lessons in the Pursuit of Excellence” on Saturday, November 30, at 4 PM. Learn more at www.bookhampton.com.

John Jermain Memorial Library Sag Harbor’s John Jermain Memorial Library welcomes Alan Schnurman and Eric Feil with their book “I Can, I Will, I Must” on Sunday, December 1, at 3 PM. Learn more at www.johnjermain.org.

MUSIC Jam Session Radio Hour Listen in on Peconic Public Broadcasting on 88.3 FM every Wednesday from 7 to 8 PM for The Jam Session Radio Hour. Go to www.peconicpublicboadcasting.org.

Jazz Night The Jam Session presents Jazz Night at Ed’s Lobster Bar in Sag Harbor on Thursdays from 6:30 to 8:30 PM. Go to www.thejamsession.org.

Jimmy Lawler Townline BBQ in Sagaponack will have live music every Friday from 6 to 9 PM.

This Friday, November 29, will be Jimmy Lawler. See www.townlinebbq.com.

Hubbard Family Show Montauk Community Church presents a Hubbard Family Show on Friday, November 29, at 7 PM. Learn more at www.montaukcommunitychurch.org.

The Paramount The Paramount Theater in Huntington hosts Dark Star Orchestra on Friday, November 29 and Saturday, November 30, at 8 PM. On Tuesday, December 3, will be Michael Bolton at 8 PM. Head to www.paramountny.com.

The Englishtown Project Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center presents The Englishtown Project on Saturday, November 30, at 8 PM. Grab tickets at www.whbpac.org.

Funktacular The Suffolk Theater in Riverhead welcomes Funktacular on Saturday, November 30, at 8 PM. Grab tickets at www.suffolktheater.com.

Stephen Talkhouse Stephen Talkhouse in Amagansett brings to the stage on Wednesday, November 27, Annie Trezza at 7 PM, Big Karma at 8 PM, and Hello Brooklyn at 10 PM. On Friday, November 29, will be Cause And The Effects at 10 PM; Saturday, November 30 will be Ricky and The Rockets featuring GE Smith, Rick Davies, and Mike Reilly at 8 PM, followed by LHT at 10 PM. See more at www.stephentalkhouse.com.

Masonic Music Series The Masonic Music Series continues on Saturday, November 30, with Woody Boley in Sag Harbor at 8 PM at the Wamponamon Lodge. Visit www. masonicmusicseries.com.

Holiday Concert Southampton Arts Center presents a holiday concert extravaganza on Saturday, November 30, at 2 PM. Go to www.southamptonartscenter.org.

ABSOLUTELY ACES

BNB makes financing your home fast and simple – because we’re more than lenders, we’re your neighbors.

CLEANING

S E RV I C E S

15 YEARS EXPERIENCE Reasonable Year Round & Seasonal Rates

WE CAN’T WAIT TO WELCOME YOU HOME.

COMMUNITY BANKING FROM MONTAUK TO MANHATTAN

Residence Openings & Closings

631.537.1000 I WWW.BNBBANK.COM

Residential & Commercial

Member FDIC

BNB300_ResMort_Independant_Ad_4.25x3_V1.indd 1

Weekly & Bi-Weekly Cleanings

12/22/17 12:24 PM

Call Now 631 255 2566

November 27, 2019

Arts & Entertainment

KISS & TELL By Heather Buchanan

Gratitude & A Little Bit Of Yoga Mat Glitter Take time to focus on the sparkle kissandtellhb@gmail.com

The other day I was in forward bend in yoga and thought, “Horrors, my pedicure is in terrible shape, and is that . . . glitter? How did I get glitter on my yoga mat? And that loose thread is ominous . . . oh great, a hole in my yoga pants. I am a TJ Maxx girl in a sea of Lululemons. Oh no, did I turn my phone off ? That cautionary ring tone for my famous bad boy ‘I knew you were trouble when you walked in’ seemed like such a good idea at the time . . .” I did not think, “Wow. Isn’t it wonderful how my body has the strength and flexibility to reach down and touch the floor and rise up gracefully with

no pain or strain? I am so proud that my daily ‘practice’ has created a sense of health and well-being in this notso-young-subpar-yoga-pants-wearing body.” It is all too easy to focus on the negative, especially in the current economic, cultural, political, and Venice flooding, California wild fire burning, death of Peconic Bay scallops climate. So, as we are all sitting down to Thanksgiving, the question is, “What are we grateful for?” Or for those of us who find ending a sentence with a preposition akin to fingernails on a chalk board, “For what

are we grateful?” Often people say they are thankful for their blessings. Which is true, but blessings seem to be like mocha lattes magically descending from the Starbucks heaven on unicorns recycled out of cottage cheese cartons and leg warmers. Mostly, we work very hard for the good things in our lives. These do not need to be big things like finding a way to cryogenically keep Ruth Bader Ginsburg alive for a few more decades or establishing the Ministry of Loneliness in every country, which can send cadres of compassionate workers to spend time with those who feel left behind, or inventing, please God, something as effective as two glasses of Chardonnay to combat anxiety without the caloric count or health detriments. It is about focusing on what is in our control. As I write, I know the power of words. As an experiment, record a conversation and note how many statements you make that are negative and how many are positive. I am all for a good bitch session that elicits gasps of, “No way! I can’t believe he did that? Let’s go kill the f***er or at least mount a vicious Facebook attack.” But wouldn’t it be pleasant to talk about what you are passionate about and what excites you and what small plea-

sures you had that day or, my personal favorite, a good book you are reading? Most everyone I know is struggling either financially or emotionally or physically or has suffered a major life disappointment. Aside from “The Real Housewives,” there is no prize for the most aggrieved, so focusing on the positive and gratitude is literally soul enhancing. All the more important to see the beauty and magic in small things. Contemplating this, I go back to that glitter on my yoga mat. Maybe that is my blessing from angels above, because each time I look down at my battered pedicure and small piece of duct tape on my inseam, I focus instead on the sparkle. And even though no one may know it through some very awkward asanas, I have a personal party going on my yoga mat each and every day. Namaste.

Focusing on the positive and gratitude is literally soul enhancing.

sales and rentals of Lift Chairs, Ramps, Wheelchairs, Hospital Beds, Bracing, Catheters, Products Lewin accepts most insurances including Medicare, Medicaid, Mastectomy Care Connect, United HealthCare, and many more Blue Cross Blue Shield, NYSHIP and many More

Visit our Showrooms 165 Oliver Street Riverhead 631-727-7006 3655 Route 112 Coram

1/2 Mile South of Route 25

631-716-4040

www.lewinmedical.com

Open Mon. - Fri. 8:30am - 5pm Sat. 9am - 1pm

B10

The Independent

INDY SCENE By Norah Bradford

Your Ultimate Hamptons Thanksgiving Everything you need for your meal and tabletop

baked goods. Perusing the aromatic bakery, customers will find that it is one of the most irresistible places to find pies, muffins, and cakes straight from the oven. For more information about Round Swamp Farm, visit www. roundswampfarm.com.

The Wine & Spirits Traveling to Amagansett, Morgan finds an excellent selection of wines for her Thanksgiving gathering at Amagansett Wines. Keeping everyone in high spirits is especially important, when in some cases, the occasion means reuniting family members. There is nothing a splash of wine cannot fix, but Morgan’s signature seasonal cocktail to enhance any celebration, no matter the family ordeal, is a Pomegranate Martini. For more information about Amagansett Wines, call 631-267-3939.

The Glassware

A Mecox Farms Turkey. Independent/Courtesy Mecox Farm

Let lifestyle and entertaining expert Pamela Morgan of special events and culinary company Flirting with Flavors (serving both New York City and The Hamptons), inspire your ultimate Hamptons Thanksgiving celebration. Morgan enjoys the Thanksgiving holiday because it combines her passion for food and love of bringing people together. With the right resources plus excellent preparations, it is a satisfying way to say “Thank you” to all those in attendance. She shared with us her exclusive Hamptons shopping list for a stellar Thanksgiving celebration.

The Turkey The biggest decision one will make in preparation for the Thanksgiving feast is the perfect turkey. On her quest, Morgan visits Mecox Farms in Bridgehampton for its fresh, free-range organic turkey. A 12 to 14-pound turkey can serve around eight people, so estimate one pound of turkey per serving. For a filling Thanksgiving dinner, do not hesitate to buy an extra bird, be-

cause there is nothing like Thanksgiving leftovers many days after. For more information about Mecox Farms, visit www.mecoxbaydairy.com.

The Produce For a sustainably farmed and freshly prepared meal, Morgan sources Halsey Farm. The Water Mill farm boasts over 100 varieties of vegetables, which are picked daily. The crops are seasonal, but just in time for the harvest are traditional Brussels sprouts, squash, cabbage, cauliflower, kale, plus so much more. Its greenhouse operation offers a huge selection of annuals, perennials, and vegetable seedlings. For more information about Halsey Farm, visit www.halseyfarm.com.

The right glassware truly defines the overall dining experience, because it highlights and complements what is being served. Those looking to entertain using the finest glassware, china, plus silverware, can book an event with the help of Flirting with Flavors. Hailing from her elegant New York City private venue to the Hamptons, Morgan brings her own signature wares to the celebration. Take advantage of her design expertise as she perfectly arranges eye-catching table settings. For more information about Flirting with Flavors, visit www.flirtingwithflavors.com.

The Décor Morgan is enamored by the beauty of the seasons and enjoys decorating to fit carefully selected themes when her events take place. For example, while the summer is the perfect time for Mexican-inspired fiestas, the fall season’s deep reds, rusted oranges, and dark greens produce a beautiful Tuscan-themed celebration. Morgan finds unique, imported home-décor items and tableware at Hildreth’s Home Goods in Southampton. For more information about Hildreth’s Home Goods, visit www.hildreths.com.

The Dessert Dinner is not complete without dessert, and Thanksgiving is truly delicious with a helping of Morgan’s favorite pie from Round Swamp Farm in Bridgehampton. The national bicentennial farm is famous across the Hamptons for its homemade, made-from-scratch

Round Swamp Farm (left), and Dutch Petals (right).

Pamela Morgan

The Floral Arrangements While there are many floral shops in the Hamptons that Morgan browses on a regular basis, Dutch Petals carries the freshest variety of beautifully cut flowers and potted plants. She finds a colorful assortment of blooming plants to fit holiday and seasonal themes. Morgan also sources Mother Nature for a seasonal bounty of pumpkin, squash, and flowers. She arranges floral masterpieces and seasonal displays herself, aiming to take the utmost care of her recent finds when adding accents to the event space. For more information about Dutch Petals, visit www.dutchpetalsonline.com. Those who enjoy the Flirting with Flavors’ culinary and event experience can learn more through her cooking videos and blogs, posted to the Flirting with Flavors website. She shares her impressive roster of vendors and retail sources as a guide to help aspiring entertainers craft fabulous culinary and event experiences. For more information, visit www.flirtingwithflavors.com.

HOLIDAY THE INDEPENDENT / WINTER 2019

CLAUDIA FLEMING RE-RELEASES ‘THE LAST COURSE’ Independent/Eric Striffler

C-2

HOLIDAY 2019

WHAT’S THE DEAL AT MONDAY–THURSDAY $1 OYSTERS During Happy Hour (bar only)

SUNDAY–THURSDAY PRIX FIXE Dinner Menu $28.95

HAPPY HOUR (Bar Only) Every Day 4:30-6:30 PM

WEDNESDAY 25% OFF Lulu’s Award Winning Wine List

THANKSGIVING 12:00-8:00 PM Offering a Family Style Feast Menu Featuring Roast Turkey & All Fixings

NEW YEARS EVE Featuring a Special Menu and Entertainment!

631.725.0900

126 MAIN STREET

lulukitchenandbar

SAG HARBOR, NY lulusagharbor.com

BOOK YOUR NEXT PRIVATE DINING OR CATERING EVENT WITH LULU OPEN ALL DAY, EVERY DAY & BRUNCH ON SUNDAYS BAR & LATE NIGHT MENU EVERY DAY

HOLIDAY 2019

CONTENTS 05

Shaking Up Sag Harbor

Claudia Fleming Re-releases ‘The Last Course’

WELCOME TO HOLIDAY!

Snow globe commemorates village

Highly satisfying food without pretension

35th House And Garden Tour

Cheers To These Thanksgiving Cocktails

East Hampton Historical Society presents five unique homes

Nicole Teitler, Jessica Mackin-Cipro, and Vanessa Gordon with Claudia Fleming at the Gramercy Tavern.

From all of us at The Independent, we wish you and your families a wonderful holiday season. Jessica Mackin-Cipro Executive Editor

Whisky, gin, or tequila, we’ve got your drink

A Historical Look At Christmas

Holiday Movies: Oscar Reveals Himself

New Year’s Day outshined the holiday for many American settlers

Chances are the big winners are about to show their faces

Bonfires, Trains, And Hats, Oh My!

Christmas In The City With Lea Michele

Riverfront fun; holiday trains and history

‘Glee’ star captures the magic and spirit of NYC

Gifts For Guys

Hats Off To Lynn & Lawrence

Gurney’s Themed Igloos

Holiday Calendar

Each Thanksgiving, The Independent puts together its annual holiday issue. Inside the following pages, you’ll find all things holiday. From a comprehensive holiday calendar to gifting ideas, there’s a little of everything. Our cover this year is renowned pastry chef Claudia Fleming, who has re-released her cookbook, “The Last Course,” just in time for the holiday season. Enjoy her interview on page C-6.

Duds for your special dude

Keeping heads warm since 2013

Themed, multi-sensory spaces to explore

Your guide to the holidays on the East End!

C-3

C-4

HOLIDAY 2019

SHAKING UP SAG HARBOR

HOLIDAY 2019

By Bridget LeRoy bridget@indyeastend.com

Just off Main Street, as the name implies, near.main is a tiny gem of a boutique store, and has a special treat this holiday season for lovers of all things Sag Harbor. The shop, at 11B Washington Street, has released a limited-edition snow globe, dedicated to the Sag Harbor community. This new gift item features beloved sites from around the village, from the Sag Harbor Cinema to the iconic American hotel. “The heirloom-quality globe engages you in the experience within its hand-painted detail of and miniature representation of iconic, well-known sites,” said Annmarie Gallo, owner of near.main, in a press release. “This artful object is a reminder of delightful moments captured, appealing to a new generation of enthusiasts or collectors.” near.main specializes in functional giftware, such as ceramics, glassware, and culinary tools. The store curates its eclectic stock from local and global artisans.

Independent/Lauren Liz, LPR Independent/Courtesy Youngs Farm

C-5

C-6

HOLIDAY 2019

CLAUDIA FLEMING RE-RELEASES ‘THE LAST COURSE’ Highly satisfying food without pretension

By Jessica Mackin-Cipro

jessica@indyeastend.com

enowned pastry chef Claudia Fleming, who is the owner of North Fork Table & Inn in Southold, is re-releasing what Bon Appétit called “The greatest dessert book in the history of the world.” Her book, “The Last Course,” was released in 2001 to much popularity and praise. Now, almost two decades later, it’s being served up again, just in time for the holiday season, with a new repackaged design. Fleming set the industry standard for desserts during her tenure at New York City’s Gramercy Tavern, winning the James Beard Award for Outstanding Pastry Chef. “The Last Course” is complete with 175 mouth-watering recipes and more than 80 stunning photographs. Her easy-to-follow technique and fresh approach to classic recipes offer dessert lovers everywhere the ability to re-create her dishes at home. Fleming believes in a philosophy of highly satisfying food without pretension. “There wouldn’t be a Gramercy Tavern dessert book if it weren’t for Danny Meyer and Tom Colicchio, the two visionaries behind the restaurant,” reads the first line of the book’s acknowledgements. Meyer opened the restaurant in 1994. “Over the years, my intuition about the best people has served me well,” stated Colicchio in the book’s Foreword. “And my intuition told me Claudia would be a star.” “Perhaps most remarkable is Claudia’s rare combination of humility and excellence,” stated Meyer in the book’s preface. “I don’t know many people who possess those two qualities in such harmonious abundance.” Flipping through the pages of “The Last Course” and gazing at the Raspberry–Lemon Verbena Meringue Cake or the Warm Chocolate Ganache Cakes is enough to transport you into dessert heaven. Try your hand at a Buttermilk Panna Cotta with Sauternes Gelée or Cherry Cheesecake Tart with a Red Wine Glaze. To celebrate the re-launch of the book, a dessert-tasting event and book signing was held at North Fork Table & Inn, as well as a demo and Q&A at Murray’s Cheese in Greenwich Village. Celebrating its 25th anniversary, the Gramercy Tavern has been presenting “Tavern Takeovers” where alums from across the world, including Fleming, execute one-night-only dinners. The Independent joined to cover Fleming’s dinner on November 20. (See page C-8) We also caught up with Fleming to talk about “The Last Course.”

Tell us a little about your philosophy of highly satisfying food without pretension. Independent/Eric Striffler

It has been said that “what grows together, goes together” and that naturally goes hand in hand with seasonality. This is the ethos I’ve embraced since my days at Gramercy Tavern. Food simply tastes better when it’s local and in season. The North Fork is an ideal region for putting

HOLIDAY 2019

that philosophy into practice, and it allows us to create satisfying, delicious food that’s both refined and unfussy.

Do you have a particular favorite recipe in the book? I have many recipes that I love. However, both the chocolate caramel tart and the coconut tapioca are all-time favorites. They have been on every dessert menu I’ve ever created!

What do you want readers to take away from the book? I want readers to know that making desserts doesn’t need to be daunting. Eating dessert is fun, and making it should be fun as well. I’d suggest that beginners should start with some of the simpler recipes and then work up to the more complicated ones, to build confidence over time.

Any advice you would give to a pastry chef just starting out? My advice is to be patient, read, and do tons of research — meaning go out and experience different cuisines and restaurants. I’d also like point out that just because something looks pretty doesn’t necessarily mean it tastes good!

C-7

C-8

HOLIDAY 2019

with fans, and sign copies of her re-released “The Last Course” cookbook. Fleming, who was the pastry chef at Gramercy Tavern in the ’90s, received the James Beard award for Outstanding Pastry Chef in the year 2000. During her “takeover,” she created one of her signature dishes, a coconut tapioca with passionfruit sorbet, crispy coconut, and basil.

Independent/Nicole Teitler

TAVERN TAKEOVER WITH CLAUDIA FLEMING By Jessica Mackin-Cipro jessica@indyeastend.com

Celebrating its 25th anniversary, throughout the year the Gramercy Tavern in New York City has hosted a series of “Tavern Takeovers” which include Gramercy Tavern alums, welcoming back past members of its esteemed team — in the kitchen and behind the bar. The aim is to bring together Gramercy Tavern’s past and present. On Wednesday, November 20, the featured chef was North Fork Table & Inn’s Claudia Fleming. The chef was on hand to meet and greet Independent/Nicole Teitler

Bringing people together for over 31 years.

631-725-3651

OUR

theawningcompany.com CALL FOR A FREE ESTIMATE OR STOP BY OUR DESIGN CENTER AT 1668 SAG HARBOR TURNPIKE

Warmest Holiday Wishes to You & Yours

HOLIDAY 2019

H OL I D AY

ON THE HARBOR Impress your friends, family and colleagues with an exciting holiday experience. Celebrate the season in a picturesque setting featuring stunning views of Sag Harbor Cove from our second floor dining room and private event space. Whether a cocktail reception, dinner or lunch, Baronâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cove can accommodate gatherings from 15 to 200 guests. For more information contact Suzanne Behringer at 631.725.2100 or sbehringer@baronscove.com

CELEBRATE WITH US Thanksgiving Dinner Christmas Dinner New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eve Celebration BARON SCOVE.COM

31 W. Water Street , Sag Harbor

C-9

C-10

HOLIDAY 2019

35TH HOUSE AND GARDEN TOUR

Independent/East Hampton Historical Society

East Hampton Historical Society presents five unique homes By Nicole Teitler

nicole@indyeastend.com

he must-attend event for those with an appreciation for style, décor, and landscaping design will take place Saturday, November 30. The 35th annual House and Garden Tour, presented by the East Hampton Historical Society, will be held from 1 to 4:30 PM, with a preceding kick-off cocktail party on Friday, November 29, from 6 to 8 PM at the Maidstone Club to benefit the Historical Society. The annual self-guided house tour is a chance for the community to experience an inside look at some of the most precious residences in town. Event chairman Joseph Aversano said, “The House and Garden Tour is one of our most important fundraisers. This year’s tour is a visual feast of stylish houses. So while you’re breathing in the sea air and enjoying the varied terrains and architectural styles, your dollars will support the East Hampton Historical Society’s museums and programs.” Each house is unique. The first house on the tour, overlooking Hook Pond, was designed by Robert A.M. Stern, known for reviving the shingle style, in a traditional-meets-modern beachside estate. The next home is located on David’s Lane, south of the highway, in East Hampton

Village. Inside is a warm space with inviting common areas. Named “Dowager Inn” by the homeowners, it tips its hat to an era of banquets, a Gentlemen’s Bar, and guest rooms inspired by the Inns which line Main Street. Making one’s way further east is a homey place on the dunes of Amagansett’s Promised Land with views of Napeague Bay. The modern architecture is comprised of four barns; the de Menil Barn, a Master barn, Guest barn, and Garage barn. To compliment the unique style, the landscaping is integrated into the dunes of the area. Next, a Federal-style home by the bay with interior design created by Marshall Watson, an integration of transatlantic and American styles. “Mill House” is the final stop on the tour: a simple, shingled potato barn. Located in the heart of East Hampton Village, its minimalistic style was originally a two-building cottage once shipped from Montauk to serve as army barracks. The existing structure holds a modern great room with a juxtaposition of contemporary and historical elements. Opening night cocktail party tickets are $200 per person and include entry to the tour the following day. For the tour itself, it is $65 in advance, otherwise, $75. Purchase tickets at www.easthamptonhistory.org or call 631-3246850.

HOLIDAY 2019

Hotel | Restaurant | Bar | Garden 207 Main St, East Hampton 631 324-5006 themaidstone.com

CHRISTMAS EVE APPS Roasted Chestnut Soup • Duck Conﬁt Salad Beet & Apple Salad MAINS ROAST ORGANIC TURKEY

CHRISTMAS EVE oyster stufﬁng, mashed potatoes, giblet gravy, green bean gratin with crispy onions & fresh cranberry relish

SLICE TENDERLOIN OF$40 BEEF adults $ 90/Kids

horseradish cream, potato gratin, asparagus & demi-glace

apps

STUFFED & ROASTED PORCHETTA

dried fruit & cherry cabarnet reduction, sweet potato puree & roasted brussel sprouts

SWEET POTATO & KALE BUDDHA BOWL

ROASTED CHESTNUT SOUP

chickpeas, roasted vegetables, quinoa & ginger tahini sauce

DESSERTS Apple Crisp • Apple Strudel DUCK CONFIT SALAD Pumpkin Cheesecake • Flourless Chocolate Tart Figgy Pudding with Warm Whiskey Sauce

BEET & APPLE SALAD adults $85/ Kids$40

CHRISTMAS mains DAY

APPS A FESTIVE CHRISTMAS BASKET

ROAST ORGANIC TURKEY

breads, mufﬁns, rolls, conﬁtures, cheese spreads & vermont butter

Oyster Stuffing,HOLIDAY mashedSALAD potatoes, giblet gravy, green bean gratin with crispy onions or & fresh cranberry relish

Offer ends January 15, 2020

Mixed baby lettuce, apples, dried cherries, toasted walnuts, maytag bleu cheese, & balsmic vinaigrette

Can be used at The Palm from January 3–September 30, 2020 Sunday - Thursday only.

CHRISTMAS ROASTED CHESTNUTS Thyme cream

SLICED TENDERLOIN OF BEEF MAINS horseradish cream, potato ROASTED STANDING RIB ROAST

gratin, asparagus & demi-glace

bacon, roasted brussel sprouts, Yorkshire pudding, rosemary roasted potatoes & pan sauce

SALMON & SCALLOP ENCROUTE

& lobster sauce STUFFED &spinach ROASTED PORCHETTA

ROASTED LAMB LOINS dried fruit & cherry cabernet reduction, sweet potato puree VEGAN SPIRAL CHRISTMAS TART with miso gravy & roasted brussel sprouts

mustard herb crust, gratin of potato Dauphinoise, roasted chevre, tomato & asparagus

631.324.0411

thepalm.com/EastHampton

94 Main Street, East Hampton

SWEET

DESSERT HOLIDAY DESSERT TABLE POTATO & KALE BUDDHA adults $120/ Kids$40

BOWL

chickpeas, roasted vegetables, quinoa & ginger tahini sauce

C-11

C-12

HOLIDAY 2019

CHEERS TO THESE TH A N K S G I V I N G COCKTAILS Whisky, gin, or tequila, we’ve got your drink

HOT PENICILLIN

Created by Consulting Bartender Amanda Victoria 2 parts whisky (smoky flavor profile recommended, like Islay Scotch) 1 part fresh lemon juice 1/2 part honey syrup (2:1 honey to water) Topped with Fever-Tree Ginger Beer Garnish with lemon wedge

By Zachary Weiss

SILVER APPLE CRISP PUNCH 26 oz Nolet’s Silver Gin 13 oz apple juice or cider 6.5 oz lime juice 6.5 oz honey 2 fresh limes Apples (green or red)

We’ve asked bartending experts to select a few cocktails that would complement a Thanksgiving meal. You’re welcome.

Mix all ingredients in an infusion jar (or punch bowl) and stir thoroughly to dissolve honey. Slice limes into wheels and add to jar. Serve over ice, garnished with lime, apple slices or matchsticks, cinnamon sticks and/or thyme.

TROPIC IN WONDERLAND

Created by Timothee Gallet, Salon de Ning (+ Chalet de Ning) 2 oz Patrón Silver 1/2 oz pineapple juice 1/2 oz cinnamon-infused simple syrup 1/2 oz crème de peche Greek yogurt Chocolate Bitter Garnish: Dehydrated pineapple, strawberry

THE BALVENIE SPICED MULE

1 1/2 oz Balvenie Caribbean Cask 1/2 oz Madeira 1/4 oz Tempus Fugit Crème de Cacao 1/4 oz fresh lemon juice Small sprinkle (approx. 1/8 tsp) of smoked paprika 1 1/2 oz prosecco Add all ingredients (except prosecco) to shaker with ice. Shake briefly and strain into a champagne flute or coupe. Top with 1 1/2 oz prosecco. Add lemon twist.

THE CAMPFIRE OLD FASHIONED

1 3/4 parts Glenfiddich 14-Year Bourbon Barrel Reserve 1/4 part Glenfiddich Fire & Cane 1/2 part marshmallow syrup Toasted marshmallow, for garnish In a mixing glass, combine all ingredients except toasted marshmallow and stir over ice. Strain over ice into a double rocks glass. Garnish with toasted marshmallow.

Silver Apple Crisp Punch

Marshmallow syrup: In a saucepan over low heat, combine one cup Marshmallow Fluff, a quarter-cup of sugar, two tablespoons of cacao nibs, and one-fourth teaspoon vanilla extract. Heat slowly to incorporate, then strain through a coffee filter. Refrigerate and store. Keep up to one week.

HOLIDAY 2019

The Campfire Old Fashioned

The Balvenie Spiced MuleÂ

Tropic In Wonderland

Hot Penicillin

C-13

C-14

HOLIDAY 2019

Celebrates and continues 98 years of providing flowers and garden plants at the same location since 1921.

Happy Holidays

Celebrating 98 years of providing flowers

Offering quality a large selection of and garden plants and at the same location since 1921. Annuals • Perennials • Herbs • Vegetables Your One Stop Shop for all your Holiday needs Geraniums Succulants Wreaths • Live Trees• •Orchids Garland • Cut •Greens • Ornaments Decorations • Amaryllis • Paperwhites • Poinsettias

Garden Supplies • Pottery

We Deliver • 631.324.7160 www.wittendalesflorist.com

FRESH CLane UT• East FLOWERS 89 Newtown Hampton

for Special Events, Weddings, Holidays & Parties

FRESH CUT

FLOWERS WE DELIVER – 631-324-7160 for Special Events, Weddings, Holidays & Parties www.wittendalesflorist.com 89 Newtown Lane, East Hampton

HOLIDAY 2019

C-15

A HISTORICAL LOOK AT CHRISTMAS New Year’s Day outshined the holiday for many American settlers By T. E. McMorrow t.e@indyeastend.com

C An early American artificial Christmas tree, on display at the East Hampton Historical Society’s Jackson-Osborne House, is made from turkey feathers. Independent/T.E. McMorrow

hristmas music playing in stores and TV commercials pushing holiday gift ideas like SUVs and diamond rings. Yes, November is here. But the Christmas holiday that we have now would be unrecognizable to the Europeans who settled on the East End a couple of hundred years ago, at least according to Richard Barons, chief curator of the East Hampton Historical Society, and Georgette Case, town historian for Riverhead. “Two hundred years ago, it wasn’t a holiday,” Barons said. “Why would a Puritan pay any attention to a holiday developed by the Pope?” he asked rhetorically. “In the diaries of the early 19th Century, December 25 is a day of work.” Case shared an unpublished essay of hers on the holidays. She wrote, “Records of the Riverhead Savings Bank showed new accounts being opened on December 25, 1875. It was business as usual. Sally Hallock of Flanders, James M. Edwards, a farmer, and William H. Corwin, a schoolboy of 17, both of Upper Aquebogue, all visited the bank and opened new accounts on Christmas Day.” However, Barons said, New Year’s Day was quite different. That was the day that people celebrated. “It was more of a secular holiday,” he said. The East End, he said, was heavily influenced by the early Dutch settlers in New Amsterdam, now known as New York City. They would go from house to house, perhaps drinking some grog at one, then eating some ginger cake at another. Even as late as the early 20th Century, post cards with New Year’s Day greetings were almost as common as those celebrating Christmas. Barons credits Charles Dickens as essentially inventing Christmas. Dickens’s first Christmas story, “A Christmas Carol, in Prose: Being a Ghost Story of Christmas,” was first published on December 19, 1843. It sold out immediately, according to the New York Library website, which has a collection of all five of the Christmas and New Year’s-themed books Dickens wrote through 1848. After that, his Christmas stories appeared in “Household Words,” a magazine he began publishing in 1850. Another literary work, in this case a poem, that helped create the Christmas we know today predates Dickens. Clement Clarke Moore’s “Visit from St. Nicholas,” better known as “The Night Before Christmas,” was written originally as a poem for his family in 1822, and first published in a periodical in 1823. It gave us the Santa Claus we are all familiar with today.

C-16

HOLIDAY 2019

Holiday Bazaar To benefit the AMAGANSETT LIFE-SAVING & COAST GUARD STATION 160 ATLANTIC AVENUE | AMAGANSETT, NY 11930

Sunday, December 8, 2019 | Noon till 4 p.m. Exotic and useful wares by local artists and artisans affordably priced for your early holiday shopping.

SEASONAL REFRESHMENTS

www.amagansettlss.org

HOLIDAY 2019

C-17

$5 OFF Any Christmas Tree

COUNTRY GARDENS AT BRIDGEHAMPTON

Fresh Cut Christmas Trees | Pointsettias | Wreaths | Holiday Decorations 125 Snake Hollow Road, Bridgehampton, NY 11932 | 631.537.0007

with this ad.

C-18

HOLIDAY 2019

HOLIDAY MOVIES: OSCAR REVEALS HIMSELF Chances are the big winners are about to show their faces By Rick Murphy rmurphy@indyeastend.com

Renée Zellweger. Independent/LD Entertainment

here are only five more weeks to go, but the bet here is most of the Academy Award-winning films have yet to be seen by the public.

It all changes this weekend, when Hollywood starts rolling out the big guns, the films they hope will stand front and center when Academy members fill out their Oscar ballots. That is not to say we haven’t seen some of the favorites. Hamptons International Film Festival attendees know how good “The Irishman” is — so does half the civilized world. Martin Scorsese’s masterpiece has screened at film festivals around the globe. Has it peaked? Put it this way: Luca Brasi just floated by. More likely, given these wacky times, the Best Picture nod will be a film completely out of the box, like “Parasite,” this year’s most wildly unexpected breakout hit. It’s a South Korean black comedy thriller directed by Bong Joon-ho, who also wrote the film’s story. “The ferocious, chilling ‘Parasite’ is an essential thrill ride about social inequality,” one critic said. The best news is that it’s screening in the Hamptons already. It’s a far cry from the assorted Marvel action flicks that dominate the box office. There are any number of great indies that deserve recognition, but in the end, big studio types, knowing they are on the brink of extinction, may marshal their forces and convince voters to go for the more traditional, conventional fare — and the steady work that comes with it. With that in mind, consider Tom Hanks as Mr. Rogers. That folks, is Hollywood at its hippest. Talk about

Charlize Theron Independent/Courtesy Jay Roach

HOLIDAY 2019 maudlin. You have to expect this pairing to bore its way to Oscar nominations. It will be out in time for Thanksgiving, too. You really want to know the title? “It’s A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood.” Really. Here’s some local trivia. What former East Hampton resident who won a statue in 2002 is odds-on for a nomination this year? Hint: She had a place on Hedges Lane for a few years. Bigger hint: She was married to a country music star for an hour. Still nothing? How about, “She owned the Blue Parrot?” Renée Zellweger, in “Judy,” silly. Advance word is she is magnificent. It’s like the flu, except there is no shot you can take to avoid it. “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” will be released, and rabid Trekkies — er, whatever they are — will stay awake all night to be the first on their moon to watch it. Spoiler Alert: Luke is Gandalf’s father or something like that. It’s being billed as the end of the Skywalker Saga that started in 1977 with George Lucas’s original. That film earned a Best Picture nomination, and Lucasfilm is certainly hoping “Rise” does the same. Want social relevance? #Metoo. And what better way to show how far women have come then to dress up two hotties in slinky outfits and let them parade around the TV studio while fat old pervs with cigars hit on them? That’s the plot for “Bombshell,” starring Oscar winners Charlize Theron and Nicole Kidman, who play

Megyn Kelly and Gretchen Carlson and portray their relationship with Fox honcho Roger Ailes. Theron is simply amazing, but the best bet for an Oscar nod might well be Bryan Cranston as Ailes. The last time “Little Women” was a movie, Winona Ryder was shoplifting children’s clothing. But the remake gets the Greta Gerwig treatment, which means smart and sassy women get sabotaged because that confused look on their faces make them look shallow (in an educated kind of way.) The film stars Saoirse Ronan, Emma Watson, Florence Pugh, Eliza Scanlen, and Laura Dern. Timothée Chalamet plays a boy. And Meryl Streep sings ABBA — or not. The last time “Cats” was relevant, we were enjoying Quaaludes and no one had ever heard of opiates. But filmmaker Tom Hooper knows how to please the academy. “The King’s Speech” earned 12 nominations and won accolades for Best Picture, Best Director, and more. Hooper followed it up with his first musical adaptation, “Les Misérables, (nominations) and then “The Danish Girl” (four nominations) and a Best Supporting Actress win for Alicia Vikander. Finally, an animated film gets nominated for Best Movie every year since they expanded the field. We predict “Toy Story 17: I’m Not A Toy, I’m A Man” this time around.

C-19

Emma Watson. Independent/ Columbia Regency

Jennifer Hudson. Independent/Wikipedia

harbor pets has everything your pet needs

VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS AT THE

THOMAS & MARY NIMMO MORAN STUDIO EAST HAMPTON HISTOR ICAL SOCIETY SATUR DAYS, DECEMBER 7, 14, 21, 28 11:00AM – 5:00PM ADMISSION: $5 PER PERSON Telephone (631)324-6850

www.easthamptonhistory.org

T H A M P TO N

HAPPY HOWLIDAYS!! FREE of your FREEphoto framed photo dog with of your dog with SANTA SANTA and and $10 COUPON $10 COUPON for grooming in Jan 2016

for grooming in Jan. 2020 Sunday Dec.6th Sunday Dec. 15th 11am 2pm 11am –- 2pm Over 40 years serving Sag Harbor and the East End

grooming 7 days

R I C A L SO C I

Like us on Instagram

12 Bay Street • Across from Marine Park • Sag Harbor 631.725.9070 • HarborPetsBayStreet@gmail.com

C-20

HOLIDAY 2019

M s ’ r e m o Cr

es All The Happie h s i W t st of arke

Hol ida ys

3500 NOYAC ROAD SAG HARBOR 11963

PHONE: 725-9004

Standing Prime Rib Roast • Filet Mignon Crown Roast of Pork • Racks of Lamb Spiral Hams • Fresh Turkeys Bone-in Smoked Ham Fresh Hand Made Sausage Three Kinds of Stuﬃng Available Holiday Pies Cheeses & Cold Cuts Platters DECEMBER 24TH 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM 4 Butchers on Duty

Get all your Holiday Wines & Spirits at Noyac Wines & Liquor Store

725-0330

DECEMBER 25th 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM Deli & Butcher Closed

Remember to call in your special orders early!

HOLIDAY 2019

C-21

BONFIRES, TRAINS, AND HATS, OH MY! Riverfront fun; holiday trains and history

A scene from last year's bonfire on the Peconic River. Independent/Courtesy Riverhead BIDMA

By Desirée Keegan desiree@indyeastend.com

Christmas at the Lyzon Hat Shop. Independent/Jessica Mackin-Cipro

Frosty temperatures are no match for downtown Riverhead’s 20th annual Holiday Parade and Bonfire, Saturday, December 14, on the Peconic Riverfront. The Riverhead Business Improvement District and Town of Riverhead invite all to attend the festivities including fun with Santa inside his gingerbread house, free candy canes and hot chocolate, and more. Bideawee’s mobile adoption van will be on site with dogs and cats ready for adoption. Local radio stations will also be broadcasting from the event. Attendees are suggested to bring a chair and blankets, pack a picnic, and cozy up with friends and family along Main Street to enjoy the Lion’s Club parade, fire, and holiday music. Riverhead restaurants, bars, and breweries will also be serving food and drinks all day and night, inviting guests to a day of socializing. “We are thrilled to once again host this annual event with the positivity and participation of the town and people of Riverhead, making this a special holiday tradition for hundreds of families and children every year,” said Kristy Verity, executive director of the Riverhead BID. “Come for an afternoon of community, celebration, and cheer. The business improvement district is so proud of our downtown and we enjoy giving back and sharing the holiday spirit with all of Riverhead.” The parade of fire trucks, floats, marching bands, tractors, and Santa marches down Main Street beginning at 3 PM and finishes along the riverfront at around 3:45 PM. The bonfire begins at 4 PM. A rain date is scheduled for December 15.

Carolers, performers, businesses, youth groups, and community organizations are encouraged to enter a float, decorate a vehicle, or march in the parade. Interested parties can email riverheadbidma@gmail.com.

HISTORIC LIONEL TRAIN LAYOUT

If you’re looking for the perfect gift for the railroad-lover in your life, or want to spend some holiday money on a train setup, look no further than the Riverhead Railroad Museum of Long Island gift shop. There will be free admission Saturdays, December 21 and 28, from 10 AM to 4 PM to view the historic Lionel modern train and railroad layout in the museum’s Freeman North Exhibit Hall. The Lionel showroom layout is from Chesterfield, MI. Constructed by the employees of Lionel, LLC in 1992, the 40x14 O- and S-gauge layout was donated to the museum by Lionel, LLC in 2009. Members of the museum moved the arrangement from Michigan to Riverhead for public viewing in April 2011. For more information, visit www.rmli.org, call 631727-7920, or email info@rmli.org.

CHRISTMAS AT THE LYZON HAT SHOP

The Hampton Bays Historical Society will host a holiday party at the Lyzon Hat Shop on Main Street from 10 AM to 3 PM on December 7. The annual event includes local vendors, cookies, a book signing, exhibits, and more. Visit www.hamptonbayshistoricalsociety.org.

C-22

HOLIDAY 2019

C-23

C-24

HOLIDAY 2019

The Independent

NEW YEAR’S EVE 2020

GRAND FIESTA PACKAGE

Saunders

$75 Per Person (ALL INCLUSIVE)

- 4-Hour Top Shelf Open Bar 9 pm - 1 am - Passed & Stationary Hors D’oeuvres

- Full Dinner Buffet with seatings starting at 9 pm - Dessert Table - Menu is available on the website

UNION CANTINA FP

- Assorted Party Favors - Live Coverage of the Ball Drop

LIVE MUSIC FEATURING DEEP C REVIVAL & DJ DISCO PAULY $75 Per Person in advance;

$90 at the door Party Tables & Group Discounst Available For those who are staying a little low key, our bar & restaurant will be open until 8 PM for regular a la carte service

THE PERFECT HOLIDAY GIFT!

TICKETS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT UNIONCANTINA.NET 40 BOWDEN SQUARE • RSVP: 631.377.3500 • EVENTS@UNIONCANTINA.NET

HOLIDAY 2019

C-25

CHRISTMAS IN THE CITY WITH

LEA MICHELE

‘Glee’ star captures the magic and spirit of NYC By Jessica Mackin-Cipro jessica@@indyeastend.com

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, especially for acclaimed actress, singer, and author Lea Michele. The “Glee” star has released her first-ever holiday album, “Christmas in the City.” We all know that New York City wins Christmas, and this 11-track album certainly captures the unique magic of its holiday spirit. It’s inspired by Michele’s fond memories of growing up there. “This album is something I’ve wanted to do for such a long time,” Michele said. “Christmas is my favorite holiday, and it has always been such a special time with my family. I always go back home and spend Christmas in New York, so when I think of the holidays, I think of the city.” “This album is really a celebration of that magic and spirit of my hometown,” she continued. “I am so excited to share the songs I grew up with and I hope it brings listeners a lot of joy this season.” Released last month via Sony Music Masterworks, the work reunites Michele with songwriter and producer Adam Anders in their first collaborative project since working together on “Glee.” The album features timeless hits like “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” “Silent Night,” and “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree.” The song “Christmas in New York” is an original cowritten by Michele and Anders that has instant classic written all over it. Collaborators include fellow “Glee” alumnus Darren Criss, “Spring Awakening” costar Jonathan Groff, and Broadway favorite Cynthia Erivo. Michele will bring even more holiday cheer when she performs live December 19 and 21 with her show “Celebrate Christmas in the City with Lea Michele!” at the concert hall at New York Society for Ethical Culture. Tickets range from $39 to $449. There’s even a chance to meet the starlet with a meet & greet package that includes a pre-show photoop and a ticket within the first five rows. For tickets, visit eventbrite. com.

Independent/Yu Tsai

C-26

HOLIDAY 2019

Light UP Amagansett!

December 7th, 2019 4 - 8 p.m. Meet at the Amagansett Firehouse at 4pm

Join us for a hamlet-wide celebration of the holiday season with tree lightings, caroling and a holiday reminiscence of old time Amagansett by Hugh King. Then follow the clues for the Family Treasure Hunt into the stores of Amagansett and find special treats and holiday shopping galore!

HOLIDAY 2019

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

Emil Norsic & Son, Inc., the East End’s Sanitation professionals. (631) 283-0604 • www.norsic.com

C-27

C-28

HOLIDAY 2019

GIFTS FOR GUYS DUDS FOR YOUR SPECIAL DUDE By Zachary Weiss

Stuart & Lau Monaco Weekender, $385

Morgenthal Frederics ChromoClear “Focus” Oberlin Frames, $395

Reyn Spooner Hawaiian Christmas Shirt, $108

B26

HOLIDAY 2019

The Independent Ralph Lauren Tuxedo Bear Watch, $2150

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Tis the season to upgrade your guy with these under-the-radar fashion finds. From a set of chic, retro-inspired skis to a pair of newly-launched frames from Morgenthal Frederics that claim to improve concentration and productivity, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got you covered.

Sperry x Rowing Blazers Cloud CVO Rugby Stripe Sneaker, $90

Paskho Shoulder Zip Pocket Short Sleeve in Olive Green, $58 Roxanne Assoulin Varsity U-Tube Bracelet, $75

Bomber Woodie Classic 78 Skis, $2500

Haspel Royal Blue Knit Tie, $24

Vuori Blue Camo Kore Short, $68

C-29

C-30

HOLIDAY 2019

Celebrate The Holidays at

Cliff’s Elbow Too! Owned and Operated by the Saunders Family for over 70 years

Private Parties Welcome, up to 50 People. Select a menu customized to your special day. Advanced reservations required. Call Today! 631-722-3664

Gift Certificates Available

Also Try: Cliff ’s Elbow Too! Cliff ’s Elbow Room 1085 Franklinville 1549 Main Road, Road, Laurel Jamesport 631-298-3262 631-722-3292

Cliff ’s Rendezvous 313 East Main Street, Riverhead 631-727-6880

www.cliffselbowroom.com

“Steaks this Well Done . . . are Rare”

HOLIDAY 2019

C-31

HATS OFF TO LYNN & LAWRENCE Independent/Lynn & Lawrence

Keeping heads warm since 2013 By Jessica Mackin-Cipro jessica@@indyeastend.com

Simon and Jessica Howell have been keeping heads warm since 2013 with Lynn & Lawrence, the Sag Harbor couple’s line of versatile and beloved beanies. “We treat each hat as an individual piece, one-of-a kind,” Jessica said. “Each one is numbered. It’s a limited edition. You can see the time and care put into every one.” Each hat is created using alpaca fiber, hand-knit by fair-trade women’s co-ops in Lima, Peru and Yorkshire, England. The pair is dedicated to creating a slow-fashion product, made in an ethical and sustainable manner. “We really started the line to get enough money for a surf trip down to Puerto Rico, but when we reached that mark, we thought: Why not take it further?” Simon said. “At the time, we had a loft in Williamsburg, and bloggers connected with the hats and our lifestyle. We started in small boutiques around Brooklyn, then stocking nationally and internationally. Being able to work with small-scale co-ops in England and Peru meant we could have a close relationship and keep a keen eye on quality control.” Adult hats are one-size-fits-all, and there’s also a line for babies. Styles include the classic, the skinny, the pom-pom, the watch cap, and the mini pom-pom. “It’s such a simple thing, but it has to be perfect because it is so simple,” Jessica said. A holiday pop-up will be held Friday, November 29, at the Urban Zen X Tutto il Giorno holiday market in Sag Harbor, from 4 to 7 PM. Catch them at Grain Surfboards holiday market Sunday, December 1, from noon to 5 PM in Amagansett, and at The Madoo Conservancy’s merry Madoo party Saturday, December 7, from 11 AM to 3 PM. For more information, visit www.lynnandlawrence.com.

C-32

HOLIDAY 2019

NATALIE MACMASTER & DONNELL LEAHY FAMILY: A CELTIC FAMILY CHRISTMAS

EMERSON STRING QUARTET

BODYTRAFFIC

GALA 2020 KELLI O’HARA & SUTTON FOSTER

DRUM TAO 2020

HOLIDAY CHEER For holiday perks and promos visit stallercenter.com/holidays EMERSON STRING QUARTET, Dec 4, 7 pm • A CELTIC FAMILY CHRISTMAS, Dec 14, 7 pm BODYTRAFFIC, Feb 8, 8 pm • DRUM TAO 2020, Feb 15, 7 pm • GALA 2020:KELLI O’HARA AND SUTTON FOSTER, Mar 7, 8 pm A CAPPELLA LIVE, Mar 14, 7 pm • KIDS: JACK LICITRA: U ARE THE MUSIC!, Mar 15, 3 pm RUSSIAN NATIONAL BALLET IN GISELLE, Mar 21, 8 pm • BELA FLECK & THE FLECKTONES, Mar 28, 8 pm DIAVOLO, Apr 18, 8 pm • DOO WOP PROJECT, May 2, 8 pm

STAY LOCAL and grab dinner before the show at one of our HOSPITALITY SPONSOR locations!

TICKETS ON SALE

stallercenter.com•(631) 632-ARTS [2787]

@stallercenter

HOLIDAY 2019

GURNEY’S THEMED IGLOOS By Jessica Mackin-Cipro Gurney’s Montauk Resort & Seawater Spa is highlighting eight multi-sensory, themed igloos. A Harry Potter-themed igloo includes the “Harry Potter” soundtrack, and is designed to incorporate elements like glass bottles to mimic potions, floating candles, a suitcase with a Gryffindor scarf, wands, and sorting hats for photo-ops. There will also be a Harry Potter trivial pursuit game. The book series will be on-hand for guests to share a favorite passage. The igloos reflect the design, activities, music, and cocktail/ drink pairings for each theme. Other themes include Santa’s workshop, astrology, astronomy, Northern Lights, tropical summer, log cabin, and après ski. Igloos are available seven days a week, but guests should make a reservation. Visit www.gurneysresorts.com. Independent/Courtesy Gurney’s

C-33

C-34

HOLIDAY 2019

HOLIDAY CALENDAR Already In Progress/Ongoing Riverhead Light Show

The Riverhead Holiday Light Show & Santa’s Village features dozens of new larger-than-life displays. Attendees can expect to take about 20 to 25 minutes to drive through the show in its entirety. This year, organizers BOLD Media introduced photos with Santa at Hotel Indigo. Attendees are able to buy packaged tickets for the Light Show and photos with Santa. Open select dates through December 29. A full schedule for the show is available online at RiverheadLightShow.com.

Holiday Shoppes At East End Arts

Get some of your holiday shopping done at The Holiday Shoppes At East End Arts, located at the East End Arts Main Gallery, Fresh Pond School House, EEA Carriage House at 133 East Main Street, Riverhead. Also at Peconic Crossing Gallery, 11 West Main Street, Riverhead. Through December 22. Visit www.eastendarts.org to find out more.

Friday, November 29 Pop-Up At The Parrish

Throughout Thanksgiving weekend, the Parrish Art Museum in Water Mill will offer a pop-up shop just inside the lobby, with brand new holiday items for the home, unique accessories, artful tabletop items, the debut of Parrish Honey, and gift memberships (starting at $50) to the museum. Visit www.parrishart.org.

Jacob’s Farm Hike

Ditch the Black Friday crowd and join The East Hampton Trails Preservation Society, which is offering a gently rolling three-mile loop through an oak, hickory, and beech forest including a side trip to Green River Cemetery, where, marked by an eclectic collection of headstones, the remains of East Hamptons earliest European settlers lie alongside the artists and writers who more recently made their homes in Springs. Meet on Red Dirt Road approximately a quarter-mile east of Accabonac Road at 10 AM. See www.ehtps.org for more info.

East End Arts Black Friday

Fifty percent of sales from artwork from its emerging artists hallway will go to support the children’s scholarship fund at the East End Arts School. See www.eastendarts.org for more.

Garden Tour Party

A Kick-off Cocktail Party for the 2019 East Hampton House & Garden Tour happens at the Maidstone Hotel from 6 to 8 PM. Get tickets at www.easthamptonhistory.org.

Saturday, November 30 Turkey Plunge

The Friends of the Shelter Island Library present the 10th annual Turkey Plunge at 11 AM at Crescent Beach. Register in person at the library or online at turkeyplunge.bpt.me. There’s a registration fee of $25 in advance, or $30 on the day of the plunge. It is a rain, snow, or shine event.

HOLIDAY 2019

LongHouse Gathering

In appreciation of member and donors, join in the LongHouse Reserve pavilion for a warm cup of cider and good cheer. Special musical performance by Joy Jan Jones. Fresh homemade donuts, hot apple cider rum toddies, hot chocolate with whipped cream. Dress appropriately for weather so you can enjoy the gardens in their full fall splendor. Take a moment for all that you are thankful for and make a wish for what is most important to you at the Yoko Ono wish tree. Admission $15, members free. 2 to 4 PM; rain or shine. RSVP: events@longhouse.org or 631-329-3568.

Holiday Music At SAC

A Holiday Musical Extravaganza will be held at 2 and 7 PM at the Southampton Arts Center. Sponsored, in part, by People’s United Bank, tickets are $20 or $15 for Friends of SAC. Starring Valerie diLorenzo, Julienne Boone, Sue Conklin, Kelly Crowley, Justinn Harris, and Amy Kirwin. Musical direction by Christine Caderette with Chris Bill on percussion and Kyle Sherlock on bass. Santa will make an appearance after the performances. Call 631-283-0967 or visit www.southamptonartscenter.org for more info.

Hither Hills Hike

Burn off those Thanksgiving calories with a Hither Hills Hike with the East Hampton Trails Preservation Society. This hike features interesting woods and magnificent water views. Seven miles. Shuttle to the beginning of the hike on Napeague Harbor Road, walk the Paumanok Path (aka the Stephen Talkhouse Trail). Water views abound. Return to the parking lot via the very hilly Serpent Back Trail. Bring a snack and plenty of water. Meet at the Hither Hills West Overlook east of the Route 27/Old Montauk Highway split, a few miles west of Montauk, at 10 AM. For more hikes, visit www.ehtps.org.

House & Garden Tour

The East Hampton Historical Society showcases some of the finest examples of historical and modern architecture in the Hamptons. This year’s tour — consisting of five unique houses — is scheduled for 1 to 4:30 PM. Tickets are a must: www.easthamptonhistory.org.

SH Parade, Tree Lighting, & Santa

Enjoy Southampton’s annual Parade of Lights featuring decorated and lighted fire trucks

C-35

and emergency service vehicles beginning at 4:30 PM, followed by a Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration in Agawam Park with a visit from Santa at the Southampton Cultural Center and a fireworks display immediately following. All will finish up by 7:30 PM.

Light The Lighthouse The Montauk Lighthouse will be lit up for the holidays at around sunset. Check out www. montauklighthouse.com.

Tree Decorating & Quiz Night Get in the spirit and help The Spur decorate the Hamptons’ only upside-down Christmas tree at Spur South, followed by some trivia. Join in from 5 to 9 PM (RSVP requested). Spur South is located at 280 Elm Street, Southampton. Find out more about them at www. thespur.com.

Sunday, December 1 Santa At The Lighthouse Meet with Santa at the Montauk Lighthouse from 11 AM to 3 PM. Gift Shop and museum open. Tower climb closed. Adults $5, children under 12 free. 631-668-2544 or visit www. montauklighthouse.com.

Historical Society Open House The Sag Harbor Historical Society invites everyone to the Holiday Open House. Enjoy story time and a book signing with Billy Baldwin, author of “The Cookie that Saved Christmas.” There will also be a holiday sing-along with Nancy Remkus and holiday crafts for the kids. Festivities are from 2 to 4 PM. See www.sagharborhistorical.org.

Holiday History At The Ketcham Inn “Holidays, traditions, and customs. Why do we associate specific foods with the holidays?” Find out with Center Moriches’ Ketcham Inn’s colonial cook, Diane Schwindt. Food samples available. Cost: $35 per person; 4 to 5 PM. See www.ketchaminn.org.

The Ladies’ Village Improvement Society

Gifts! Gifts! Gifts!...THE SHOPS AT LVIS Something For Everyone On Your Holiday Gift List

Top designer fashions for men and women, boots, coats, sweaters, hats, scarves, gloves, housewares, art, books, jewelry and much more

KIDS! Visit with Mrs. Claus during our Holiday Open House on Saturday, December 7th from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Don’t miss our spectacular dollhouse all decked out for the season

95 Main Street, East Hampton, NY 11937 • Phone: 631-324-1220 • Email: info@lvis.org • www.lvis.org

Dayton Ritz EAST 11-19 1-4 4C:1-4-East 9/23/19 12:31 PM Page 1

C-36

HOLIDAY 2019

Wednesday, December 4 East End Women’s Network

The East End Women’s Network Holiday Dinner, Gala, and Auction will be held at Stonewalls Restaurant, 967 Reeves Ave, Riverhead, from 5:30 to 8 PM. Cost: $45/members and $50/non-members. Tickets available through Eventbrite.

Thursday, December 5 Feast By The Fireplace

Tutto il Giorno x Urban Zen x The SHED Workspace host a fundraiser for Keep Sag Harbor Warm at Tutto il Giorno in Sag Harbor for Festa Al Camino, or “Feast by the Fireplace.” Sitting down together over a three-course, family-style dinner with wine, the focus of the evening will be around building community, increasing awareness, and raising money. Currently, the Sag Harbor Food Pantry assists around 75 families that reside within the Sag Harbor School District. Once winter comes, many of these same families have difficulty affording the cost of heating oil. All proceeds generated from Festa Al Camino, held from 6 to 9 PM, will continue funding a community-led initiative called Keep Sag Harbor Warm, which the Sag Harbor Food Pantry helps oversee. Tickets available on Eventbrite.

Friday, December 6 Baron’s Cove Tree Lighting

Eat, drink and be merry with a traditional tree lighting and festive celebration with live music at Baron’s Cove in Sag Harbor. Enjoy holiday favorites paired with a specialty seasonal cocktail from 3 to 9 PM. In the spirit of giving, Baron’s Cove asks that you to bring a donation of a warm hat, gloves, scarves, or socks which will be collected and donated to Maureen’s Haven Homeless Outreach Program on the East End.

WHBPAC Holiday Spectacular

Get to ! t n i o P The JOIN US AT DUSK FOR OUR ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF LIGHTING THE LIGHTHOUSE ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30. IN HONOR OF THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS TO OUR COMMUNITY, THE FORSBERG FAMILY WILL TURN ON THE LIGHTS. NO RAIN DATE. FREE ADMISSION.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1ST SANTA WILL STOP BY 11–3

FREE ADMISSION. BRING A CAN OF FOOD FOR THE FOOD PANTRY! • • • •

SARAH CONWAY & THE PLAYFUL SOULS HOT COCOA DONATED BY WELJ COMMEMORATIVE MUGS ON SALE DONATIONS GRATEFULLY ACCEPTED

Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center’s Nancy & Frederick DeMatteis Arts Academy and Our Fabulous Variety Show have collaborated to perform the Holiday Spectacular on Friday at 7 PM and Saturday, December 7, at 2 and 7 PM. Starring more than 50 student and professional performers from Montauk to Manorville, this seasonal variety show highlights holiday classics and carols alongside new twists on favorite holiday stories. Intermission will feature a visit from Santa and full-service concessions with cookies, cocoa, goodie bags, merchandise, and holiday raffles. Tickets can be purchased at www.whbpac.org.

‘The Nutcracker’ At Guild Hall

The Hampton Ballet Theatre School presents its 11th annual production of Tchaikovsky’s “Nutcracker” on Friday at 7 PM, Saturday, December 7, at 1 and 7 PM, and Sunday, December 8, at 2 PM at Guild Hall’s John Drew Theater, 158 Main Street, East Hampton. To reserve tickets in advance, call 888-933-4287 or go to www.hamptonballettheatreschool.com.

Saturday, December 7 Designer Tree Auction

Join in this for a festive evening at the Rogers Mansion built during Southampton’s Gilded Age. There will be food, drinks, music, and a designer tree auction. All the trees will be expertly crafted and donated by professional interior designers and artisans to raise funds for the Southampton History Museum. The 20-room Rogers Mansion was developed by Samuel L. Parrish between 1899 and 1933. Ten period rooms, including a dining room set for dinner, parlors for entertaining, and cozy bed chambers with fireplaces are furnished to reflect a home during the Jazz Age. 5:30-7:30 PM. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.southamptonhistory.org/ hearthside.

The tower will stay lit through Little Christmas, January 5, 2020.

Christmas Bazaar And Luncheon

PHOTO: RALPH PUGLIESE

Lots of Christmas and food items to brighten the season with the Southampton Presbyterian Women’s Association. First Presbyterian Church, 2 South Main St., Southampton, from 9 AM to 2 PM. For luncheon tickets, call 631-898-6252. Luncheon: 11:30 AM to 1 PM; $15 adults, $10 children.

HOLIDAY 2019

C-37

Southold Holiday Fair

The Southold Historical Society Holiday Fair will feature great variety of vendors and local artisans on hand with unique holiday gifts from 9 AM to 4 PM. The holiday auction will feature gift baskets for all ages. There will be a bake sale and café for snacks as well as a crafts room and face painting for children. Santa will greet children from 11 AM to 2 PM. Photos with Santa and admission to the event are free. It will be held at the Southold Town Recreation Center, 970 Peconic Lane, Peconic.

St. Mary’s Christmas Fair

St. Mary’s Christmas Fair will feature the famous cookie walk, handmade holiday items and gifts, ornaments, fresh wreaths and greens, holiday décor, jams, pickles, soups, home-baked goods, jewelry, and more. Christmas Storytime at 10:30 AM in the Children’s Play Room; Santa Claus arrives at 11 AM. Special Christmas Fair Raffle: Win an Apple iPad Pro. Tickets are $10 each or three for $25. It will be held from 9:30 AM to 2 PM at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 165 Ponquogue Ave., Hampton Bays. For more info, call 631-728-0776 or visit www.stmaryshb.org.

Old Steeple Greenery Sale

Old Steeple Community Church in Aquebogue is having its Chinese auction, holiday greenery sale, and luncheon. The Chinese auction drawing is at 1:30 PM. The sale, held from 9:30 AM to 2 PM, will include boxed homemade cookies, kitchen knives and tools, baked goods, wreaths, swags, poinsettias, about 80 baskets valued at over $50 each, and a raffle for a homemade quilt, plus a luncheon of salads, sandwiches, soup, hot dogs, and beverages. Visit www.oldsteeplecommunitychurch.org.

Lyzon Holiday Fair

Join the Hampton Bays Historical Society at its annual Holiday Fair from 10 AM to 3 PM at the Lyzon Hat Shop Museum. As you enjoy hot cider and cookies, explore the museum. Learn about milliner Walter King, view Lyzon hats, and hear about the mural reproduction that was completed this year. Holiday shop from a select group of craftspeople who will have their unique and handmade gifts available for purchase. In addition, Brian Heinz, a children’s author/illustrator of 18 books will personalize your book selection. This year, the Historical Society’s gift shop features the 2019 ornament of the Canoe Place Chapel and newly curated historic prints of Hampton Bays.

Wooden Wonderland

See the historic building and galleries of the Suffolk County Historical Society Museum in Riverhead come to life in a display of holiday arts and crafts. Dozens of vendors will offer ornaments, home decor, wreaths, soaps and candles, rustic Santas and gnomes, wood carvings, hats & scarves, clothing, stained glass, pottery, and other one-of-a-kind, locally made, hand-crafted gifts. Plus, experience live woodcarving and woodworking demonstrations inside the historic galleries and outside on the Great Lawn. Free admission, at 300 W. Main St., Riverhead, from 10 AM to 4:30 PM. Log onto www.suffolkcountyhistoricalsociety.org.

Homegrown For The Holidays

Hayground School in Bridgehampton will hold its eighth annual artisanal food and craft bazaar, featuring the work of more than 50 local artists, food purveyors, and vendors. More details can be found on the Hayground School Homegrown for the Holidays Facebook and Instagram pages. The event, held from 10 AM to 4 PM at the school is free to the public, and features kids crafts, raffles for specialty items, holiday music, and an eco-friendly gift-wrapping station. Proceeds from the event directly support local artists and business owners.

Friends Bazaar

Shop for art and fine handmade crafts: ceramics, photography, jewelry, paintings, fiber arts, felted wool, textiles, knits for babies and kids, wood-ware, home decor, bags, scarves, scrimshaw, ornaments, fine soaps and skin products, and more. Handmade items of quality, large and small, in every price range. Find all at Ashawagh Hall, corner of Springs-Fireplace Road and Old Stone Highway, Springs, from 10 AM to 5 PM. Admission is free.

Cutchogue Holiday House Tour

Spread joy and cheer with friends and family by wining and dining your way through four stunning homes and the Old House from 11 AM to 3:30 PM. Self-guided tour. Walk through festive houses. Tickets are $79 plus tax. A portion of the ticket proceeds will go towards stocking the shelves of Community Action for Southold Town and supporting the Cutchogue-New Suffolk Historical Council. Visit cutchogueholidayhousetour.com.

Santa In Southampton

Welcome Santa’s arrival to the Southampton Chamber of Commerce by horse-drawn buggy complete with complimentary cookies and hot chocolate. Horse and Buggy

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church

Christmas Event Schedule SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1 Project Angel Tree begins. Outreach to help bring Christmas Joy to those in need. Take an ornament from the tree and return it with the suggested gift to be an angel for someone. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15 10 AM - Children’s Christmas Pageant CHRISTMAS EVE, DECEMBER 24 4:00 PM – Family Christmas Eve Service 6:30 PM – Christmas Eve Service St. Peter’s Chapel, Springs 10:30 PM – Candlelight service of Lessons, Carols & Holy Eucharist CHRISTMAS DAY, DECEMBER 25 10 AM – Christmas Day Communion Service NEWS YEAR’S DAY, JANUARY 1, 2020 10AM – Holy Eucharist

18 James Lane, East Hampton • 631-329-0990

www.St.LukesEastHampton.org • tower18@stlukeseasthampton.org www.facebook.com/stlukeseasthampton

C-38

HOLIDAY 2019

rides: 1 to 4 PM. Santa’s Visit: 1:30 till 3:30 PM. See www.southamptonchamber.com.

The Spur Holiday Market

The popular holiday market is back for 2019. The Spur in Southampton has pulled together some of the best local crafts and artisan-made goods. Saturday and Sunday, Dec 8, 1 to 7 PM, at the Spur South, 280 Elm Street, Southampton. Visit www.thespur.com for details.

Christmas Bazaar and Tea

A Christmas Bazaar and Tea will be held from 1 to 3:30 PM at the Westhampton Presbyterian Church. Enjoy silver tea and shop for decorated wreaths, handmade ornaments, gift items, baked goods, and jewelry. Walk the cookie walk. The church is located at 90 Meeting House Road, Westhampton Beach. Call 631-288-2576 or log on to www.westhamptonpresbyterian.org.

Caroline Doctorow Holiday Show

Caroline and the Ballad Makers will perform at the East Hampton Library, 1 PM. Register at www.easthamptonlibrary.org.

EH Village Santa Parade

Beginning on Main Street, this year’s East Hampton Village Santa Parade will start at 2 PM and conclude at 3:30 PM at the Hook Mill at 34 N. Main Street, where Santa Claus will be in attendance to meet with children.

Maidstone Tree Lighting

An annual tradition at The Maidstone Restaurant & Hotel, across from Town Pond, East Hampton will happen at 4 PM.

Cutchogue Tree Lighting

On the Village Green, hear live holiday music with a string quartet, visit Santa in the Old School House, and more, from 4:30 to 6 PM. For details: www.cutchoguenewsuffolkhistory.org.

Greenport’s Parade Of Lights

Greenport Village will hold its holiday parade from 5 to 7 PM.

Ornament Design Workshop

Artist Caroline Chriss will give an ornament design workshop at Serena & Lily Hamptons Design Shop from 5 to 7 PM. Ornaments will be packed in nice packaging to take away. Painting and wine night theme. RSVP at Eventbrite.

Maureen’s Haven Benefit

Join at Seasons of Southampton and show your support for Maureen’s Haven Homeless Outreach. The second annual Winter Benefit, beginning at 6 PM, offers a fun-filled night of music, dancing, drinks, and appetizers. Each guest will be treated to one complimentary glass of wine or beer. There will also be a silent auction and a chance to take home items donated from local East End businesses. For the skinny, see www.maureenshaven. com/winter-benefit.

Celtic Contra Dance

Traditional New England contra dances will be taught by the caller Ted Crane with live Celtic music by the LITMA Orchestra. Family friendly, beginners welcome, no partner necessary. Dance at The Water Mill Community House, 743 Montauk Highway, Water Mill, from 7:45 to 10:30 PM. Get more info at www.LITMA.org or by calling 631-283-0554.

Christmas On The Farm

Santa visits, and more will happen at 1760 Homestead Farm, 5412 Sound Avenue, Riverhead, beginning at 11 AM, several days. Check Facebook “Christmas on the Farm” to find out more.

Holiday Open Houses At Greenport

Visit the Railroad Museum of Long Island free of charge, decorated for the holidays. Santa will arrive both Saturday and Sunday, December 8, at 11 AM on the LIRR Greenport Scoot. Refreshments, gifts for good girls and boys, gift shop open, LIONEL Polar Express trainset raffle. It happens from 10:30 AM to 2 PM each day at the Railroad Museum of Long Island, 440 Fourth Street, Greenport. Check online for other locations and times: www.rmli.org.

Sunday, December 8 Hamptons Holiday Cabaret

Celebrate the holidays with Valerie diLorenzo and Amanda Borsack Jones as they present seasonal favorites from the screen and stage, stories, and selections from the Great

American Songbook at Hampton Bays Public Library at 2 PM. Visit www.hamptonbayslibrary.org.

Tuesday, December 10 ‘Miracle On 34th Street’ Lecture

Join lecturer Sal St. George for the backstory of the beloved 1947 motion picture classic that has touched the hearts of generations of moviegoers, “Miracle on 34th Street.” The winner of three Oscars, this film stars Maureen O’Hara, John Payne, Natalie Wood, and Edmund Gwenn. Clips from the movie will be shown. Join in at the Hampton Bays Public Library from 7 to 8:30 PM. For more info, see www.hamptonbayslibrary.org.

Friday, December 13 Sag Harbor Stroll The Sag Harbor Stroll will happen beginning at 5 PM. Shoppers will discover deals as they navigate their way through participating boutiques, spas, and salons while toasting to the season with celebratory lite bites and warm drinks at each location. The toast will begin at near.main (11B Washington Street) at 5 PM, where several guides will lead shoppers to 25 participating businesses. The stroll will end at 7 PM at near.main.

Harmony For The Holidays

Art of Song presents Harmony for the Holidays with Duchess, a vocal trio in the tradition of the Boswell Sisters. Vocalists Amy Cervini, Hilary Gardner, and Melissa Stylianou join forces and voices; also featuring Jane Hastay and Peter Martin Weiss. Hear the music at First Presbyterian Church Session House, 120 Main Street, East Hampton, from 7:30 to 10 PM.

Saturday, December 14 Polar Bear Plunge

Take a cold dip in the ocean for Heart of the Hamptons at Coopers Beach in Southampton at 10 AM.

Mashomack Holiday Open House

Join friends and neighbors for refreshments, caroling, and holiday cheer. Tour Mashomack’s 19th-Century Victorian mansion, decked out in her holiday greens. Nature craft activities for kids. Mashomack Preserve, Shelter Island, 2 to 5 PM.

Pop-Up Holiday Market

A pop-up holiday market for last-minute gifts (we won’t tell!), featuring goods from brands like Senlis and Joey Wölffer Jewelry Bar will be held at Serena & Lily Hamptons Design Shop, 332 Montauk Highway, in Wainscott from 10 AM to 6 PM.

Southampton Village Fun

Horse-and-buggy rides, noon to 3 PM, Southampton Village Hall. Santa visit, Rogers Memorial Library, 2 to 4 PM.

Riverhead’s Holiday Parade And Bonfire Frosty temps are no match for Downtown Riverhead’s 20th annual Holiday Parade and Bonfire along the Peconic Riverfront. The parade along Main Street starts at 3 PM. Bonfire on Peconic Riverfront, 4 PM.

EHTPS Holiday Dinner Party

Join your fellow EHTPS members at its winter holiday party, returning this year to South Fork Country Club on Old Stone Highway in Amagansett at 6 PM. Cost is $63/person. Reserve by December 6. Contact Eva Moore, 631-238-5134 for more information. Visit www.ehtps.org.

‘A Christmas Carol’

Dickens’s classic story of Ebenezer Scrooge, as he undergoes a redemptive transformation with the help of three spirits, is brought to life for this one-person show by Stuart Whalen. During the 90 minutes spent alone on stage with just a chair, a trunk, and some varied lighting, the actor will step into and out of more than 20 roles, adopting different voices and mannerisms for each. Shows are at 8 PM and Sunday, December 15, at 2:30 PM. There will be a pre-show reception at the Sunday performance beginning at 1:30 PM. See it at North Fork Community Theatre, 12700 Old Sound Avenue, Mattituck. Visit www. nfct.com.

HOLIDAY 2019

C-39

Talkhouse Christmas Show

A collection of little-known gems of Christmas songs — rock, country, blues, gospel — will be performed by Sarah Conway and The Playful Souls, plus special guests. It all starts at the Stephen Talkhouse in Amagansett at 8 PM. See www.stephentalkhouse.com.

Celebrate the Holiday Season Here!

Saturday, December 21 Holiday Shopping And Lionel Layout

Another chance to shop and see the cool Lionel Polar Express train at the Railroad Museum of Long Island will be from 10 AM to 4 PM. Visit www.rmli.org.

Holiday Caroling

Caroling On Love Lane in Mattituck with members of the North Fork Community Theatre will happen from noon to 1:30 PM. All are welcome to join in!

Southampton Village Fun

Horse-and-buggy rides, noon to 3 PM, Southampton Village Hall.

‘The Preacher’s Wife’ Live Tribute Concert

Featuring Felicia Moss and the Genesis Ensemble. Hamptons United Methodist Church, 160 Main Street, Southampton at 7 PM. Free will offering. 7 PM. Visit Facebook page for more information.

AQU ADMIASRSIUM INCLUDEION D!

Holiday Concert

Enjoy the festive season with a concert that feature holidays and popular music by Shostakovich, Bartok, Beethoven, and Cui. Feel the warmth and joy of the holidays with your friends and family at Castello di Borghese Vineyards. The concert includes one glass of wine, chocolate, and pastries during the intermission. Festivities are from 5 to 7 PM. Visit www.castellodiborghese.com.

SANTA BRUNCH

DECEMBER 15 • 10AM, 12PM & 2PM Enjoy a delicious buffet brunch in the waterfront Sea Star Ballroom with Santa!

Happy Holidays! TREE SERVICE

MEEET M E! HER Fishes & Wishes

NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY DECEMBER 31 • 6:30 � 11PM

Ring in the New Year! Bring the kids and join us for our annual Fishes & Wishes New Year’s Eve Celebration! Call to reserve - 631.208.9200, ext. 426 or book online @ LongIslandAquarium.com. TREE REMOVAL | TREE PRUNING | STUMP GRINDING EMERGENCY STORM SERVICES | SNOW REMOVAL

MarkDanielsTreeService.com 631-324-1602 Licensed Insured

431 East Main St, Riverhead, NY 11901 *All prices plus tax. 72-hour cancellation, within 72 hours, no refund. Santa Brunch includes all-day Aquarium Admission and service charge.

Santa NewYears EH INDPT 4.25x10.5 2019.indd 1

11/18/19 1:21 PM

C-40

HOLIDAY 2019

Happy Holidays from all of us at

“OLD SCHOOL QUALITY BACKED BY NEW AGE TECHNOLOGY” We have dedictated ourselves to our clients’ overall satisfaction. The level of care we provide with the reliability of quality has been our priority. We are available for all types of projects, from large scale luxury homes to maintenance of existing residences. Residential & Commercial

MontaukPlumbing.net

631-668-8499

HOLIDAY 2019

A WASTE WATER MANAGEMENT COMPANY

(631) 267-7515

THE KEY TO AVOIDING COLD WEATHER SEPTIC ISSUES IS HAVING YOUR SYSTEM SERVICED BEFORE WINTER ARRIVES.

24/7 SERVICE As the cold weather approaches it is important to have your SEPTIC TANK CLEANED AND PUMPED. Tanks with too much accumulated sludge can create serious issues in the winter. While winter pumps are possible,stopping and servicing a backed up septic system in cold weather can be more expensive than necessary.

Call today for more information and receive

10% OFF RESIDENTIAL PUMPING NOW THROUGH DECEMBER 31ST! LICENSED AND INSURED WITH SUFFOLK COUNTY. HABLAMOS ESPANOL

C-41

C-42

HOLIDAY 2019

The Independent

Let us serve you! Thanksgiving Day Dinner in the Grand Ballroom

Thursday, November 28 th 12:00 to 5:00pm

Cornucopia and Soup Kettle Display

Accompaniment

Butternut Squash & Roasted Apple Bisque • Freshly Baked Breads An assortment of Fresh Cut Vegetables with a variety of Dips Imported and Domestic Cheese Board Assorted Grilled Vegetable Platter, Marinated Olives, Tomato and Mozzarella Salad • Assorted Seasonal Harvest Salads Organic Field Greens and Seasonal Fruit Salads

Traditional Thanksgiving Cornbread Stuffing Boursin Whipped Potatoes • Roasted Candy Sweet Potatoes Green Bean Casserole • Honey & Dill Glazed Carrots Sautéed Swiss Chard

Carving Board & Entrées

Desserts

Roast Turkey • Apple Chutney Stuffed Pork Loin Steel Oat Crusted Salmon • Bourbon Braised Short Ribs

Kids’ Corner

Chicken Fingers • Macaroni and Cheese • French Fries

Saunders

Fresh Baked Pies • Assorted Cakes • Bread Puddings, Cookies & Pastries Coffee, Tea, Soda and Juice Included, Cash Bar Available

Adults$54.95+tax • Children (ages 3-10) $29.95+tax

For Reservation Call 631.929.6585

EAST WIND

T WO G R E AT D I N N E R C H O I C E S

Thanksgiving To-Go A complete feast from our table to yours! Package Includes

Thanksgiving Day Pick-up 10:00am - 2:00pm Hot and Ready to Serve

Wednesday, Nov. 27th

Pick Up 1:00 - 6:00pm Cold with Heating Instructions Orders must be placed by

Tuesday November 26th

Golden Brown Roasted All Natural Turkey ( Ready to Carve- 14-16 lbs.) Homestyle Roasted Turkey Gravy • Traditional Savory Stuffing Home Baked Dinner Rolls • North Fork Smashed Potatoes Orange Blossom Honey Whipped Sweet Potatoes Creamed Spinach with Crispy Onion Topping Sweet & Tangy Cranberry • CompotePumpkin Pie or Apple Pie Add an Additional Side for $25

Additional Items

(Only available with Purchase of Package)

Plump & Juicy Roast Turkey Breast 5 lbs. $35 Pumpkin Pie or Apple Pie $18 Dozen Dinner Rolls $9 Gluten Free Savory Gravy $7/qt. Extra Homestyle Gravy $6/qt. Cranberry Compote $6

$199+Tax ~ Serves up to 8 - 10

To Place Order Call 631.846-2335 5720 rt. 25A � Wading River NY � 11792 631.929.3500 � EastWindLongIsland.com

HOLIDAY 2019

C-43

C-44

HOLIDAY 2019

November 27, 2019

B11

Indy Snaps Indy Voices – Gratitude Photos by Richard Lewin The Independent continued its Indy Voices storytelling series at Dopo La Spiaggia in East Hampton on Thursday, November 21. The theme of the evening was “Gratitude” and featured stories from Steve Haweeli, Kate Mueth, Lynn Blumenfeld, Matt Raynor, and others. Stay tuned for our next storytelling night.

For more Indy Snaps visit www.indyeastend.com.

B12

The Independent

READING OUR REGION By Joan Baum

There’s A Storm Brewing In ‘Montauk’ Characters in Nicola Harrison’s debut novel face various plights As soon as you see the heading of chapter one in Nicola Harrison’s debut novel “Montauk,” you know what’s going to happen to the people she’s assembled on the “final stretch of land before a drop into the ocean.” It’s “Summer 1938,” and as most East Coast residents know, the 1938 hurricane, aka The Long Island Express, hit the Hamptons hard, especially the fishing village of Montauk. Indeed, more than 80 years later, the storm is still a subject of major exhibitions and continues to attract writers of fiction and nonfiction. It is to Harrison’s credit that she defies expectations, keeping the sudden destructive Labor Day surge of wind and rain the inevitable, but not defining, event for her engaging cast of characters. “Montauk” could be said to be a “beach read” — a mildly entertaining soap-opera romp typically written by and for women and usually featuring city chicks on the prowl for sun and romance. Harrison, however, whose writing skills evolved in Stony Brook Southampton’s MFA program, and who has had a career as a fashion and style columnist for Forbes and went on to found her own business, already had short stories published before taking up the more expansive demands of a novel. Just when you think you

know where the narrative is going, she slights stereotype and surprises. And keeps you turning pages to see how it all will be resolved (not quite what you thought, or wanted). A transplant from Hampshire, England, Harrison spent time not only around the Montauk Lighthouse, which is at the center of her tale, but at the library and with local historian Henry Osmer, as she writes in an email. For 10 years she had a home near the Montauk Downs Golf Course that was known as “Billy’s house” and met a lot of locals who told her stories. She obviously read a lot about the fabulous Montauk Manor in its heyday and the privileged urban sophisticates who came out to cavort in what Carl Fischer called the “Castle by the Sea” (built, ironically, to reclaim what he lost to a hurricane in Miami). Montauk was where the monied men chugged out on the Long Island Rail Road on weekends, leaving their arrogant, aimless wives behind for the summer with kids and nannies who bustled about the yacht club, planned parties, downed martinis, had affairs, and inoculated themselves from the working village poor on whom they depended. The plot could have turned out to be a predictable Grade B script, but Harrison had a social critique in mind

when she created her first-person narrator, 27-year-old Beatrice Bordeaux, a beautiful small-town girl, lonely and shy, who was wined and dined into upscale marriage by rich, bored, handsome Harry Bordeaux (one of the “slick, moneymaking, city-dwelling, train-taking men in their suits and hats and suspenders”), who has just deposited her at the Manor when the novel opens. But Beatrice feels out of her element, though she doesn’t know what her element is. A dropout from Vassar, after the sudden accidental death of her beloved brother, but desperate to have a family with Harry — a losing case it would seem after five fruitless years and (male) medical accusations that it is she who is at fault — she drifts instinctively to seek the friendship of the Manor’s laundress and to walk the remote rocky terrain around the lighthouse. It’s where she meets Thomas, a Heathcliff-type handsome sod-ofthe-earth loner who is the lighthouse keeper. Yes, the novel is full of clichéd wealthy women and their horrible

husbands whose passions are making money (along with drinking and womanizing). But Harrison knows enough to complicate her major characters, particularly in the creation of Dolly, who is rich, cynical, and powerful and who works in her own hat factory in the city and takes pride in hands-on accomplishment. Of course, she will become Beatrice’s mentor and friend. There’s admirable writing in the book (Harrison says she became “obsessively nostalgic” about Montauk), especially the land, before developers came swooping in to feed off Fischer’s bankruptcy. The late 1930s are memorably revived, including Roosevelt’s patriotic radio broadcasts and isolationist talk among the wealthy, replete with anti-Semitism and indifference to the plight of those targeted by their philanthropy. It’s Labor Day weekend: the wolves of Wall Street plot and scheme, the parties go on, Beatrice wanders further and deeper into a plight all her own, and a full-force hurricane lurks behind one of the brightest blue skies of the summer.

HANDY HANDS, INC. LICENSED ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR Complete Electrical service Residential Commercial

DR. NANCY COSENZA

DENTISTRY FOR CHILDREN, TEENS & SPECIAL NEEDS

631 287 8687

97 North Main Street

• Southampton NY 11968

New Construction Additions & Repairs

Professional & Prompt INSURED - EAST HAMPTON Free Estimates

631-329-1187

November 27, 2019

B13

Dining Asian Night Returns East Hampton’s popular dining experience back at Highway By Hannah Selinger

Asian night is back at East Hampton’s Highway Restaurant & Bar, and everyone seems to know about it. I say this because, on a recent November evening — and a cold one, to boot — I entered a filled-to-thebrim dining room where jovial patrons speared communal food with chopsticks. Chef Justin Finney has offered his monthly Asian night before, although it was suspended during the summer season. This year’s iteration, offered on the second Thursday of each month, demonstrates his growth in the kitchen. Despite this year’s massive Peconic Bay scallop die-off, Finney offered a bay scallop crudo on the night I was there — an off-menu special. Sliced thin, the portion felt ample despite there not enough bay scallops to turn into an entrée at any single restaurant on the East End. These jewels were cloaked in Fresno chili, tobiko, and finger lime, a compelling combination that offered a lingering heat. It arrived with the night’s second special, a refreshing take on the de rigueur seaweed salad —

the essence of the ocean — personified in a handful of pleasantly chewy bites. Finney’s menu, which once identified as broadly Thai, is expansive in scope, incorporating flavors from all over South and Southeast Asia. Handmade pork and shrimp dumplings are wrapped so thin they crackle. The accompanying dipping sauce, a bright, smart combination of sesame and grated ginger, elevates an already fine appetizer. During the summer, when Shuko held its pop-up at Highway, chef Finney learned new craft from the visiting cooks. His studies are on display with the shrimp tempura hand roll, which houses a perfectly-fried whole shrimp. This time around, I skipped the crispy Long Island duck, which comes with hoisin and moo shu (pro tip: Finney offers the duck every Friday night, too). To be honest, there just wasn’t enough room. Then came three stunning dishes: steamed clams with Thai basil, chili jam, and lemongrass; sticky Thai ribs with scallion and rice;

Independent/Courtesy Highway Restaurant

and a massive side of Singapore noodles. The clams were no larger than a pinky nail, and the fragrant sauce — home to nubs of ginger — soaked into the rice that anchored the dish. We fell head-over-heels in love with the Thai ribs — a rack of which arrived whole, along with a knife. The surgery was ours to perform. And although the Singapore noodles were fairly textbook — a stunning yellow curry with toothsome onions for flavor and textural contrast — chef Finney probably didn’t know that it has long since been one of my favorite Asian comfort dishes. And he doesn’t give himself nearly enough credit when it comes to the slim dessert menu. Hot banana frit-

ters with a crispy exterior gave way to molten banana inside. I have to assume that it was the fat content of the coconut that helped yield such an impossibly creamy sorbet, though that doesn’t account for the equally sublime texture of the banana ice cream, both of which transported me to the place I traveled to when I was younger. I could see, by night’s end, why so many people were clamoring to get in the door. Asian night will continue for the foreseeable future. I had no trouble getting in, but that’s because I made my reservation six weeks in advance, which is to say that if you want to get on board with this stunning, infrequent dining experience (and you definitely should), you’ll want to call ahead.

B14

The Independent

RECIPE OF THE WEEK Chef Joe Cipro

Coconut Cream Pie Dough Ingredients (Serves 6) 1/2 c and 1 Tbsp butter 1/2 c and 3 Tbsp confectioner’s sugar 1 pinch of salt 1 3/4 c all purpose flour Seeds from one vanilla bean 1 Tbsp lemon zest 2 egg yolks 1 1/2 Tbsp cold milk 1/2 c granulated sugar

Custard Ingredients 1 1/2 c unsweetened coconut milk 1 1/2 c milk 5 egg yolks 1/2 c shredded coconut 1/2 c toasted shredded coconut 2 Tbsp corn starch 3/4 c granulated sugar Seeds from one vanilla bean 1 tsp coconut extract

Directions For The Dough Begin by creaming together the butter, confectioner’s sugar, and salt in a food processor. Pulse in the flour, half the seeds from the vanilla bean, lemon zest, and egg yolks. When the mixture begins to come together and looks like coarse breadcrumbs, add the cold milk. Pat together to form a ball of dough. The less you work a tart dough the better; this will help produce a flaky crust. Roll the dough into a sausage shape and let it rest and cool in the fridge for at least an hour. When you are ready to bake the tart shell, turn the oven on to 350 degrees, then remove the dough from the fridge and slice into flat pieces. Press and form them into your pie tin and cut off any excess dough that may be spilling over the top of the tin. Cut a piece of parchment paper

Independent/File

slightly larger than the tin and line the tin with the paper. Fill with beans and bake for 15 minutes. Remove the beans and lower the temperature to 325. Bake another seven minutes. Remove and let the tart shell cool.

Directions For The Custard

NFL SUNDAY TICKET Thursday, Sunday & Monday Night Football- (Pizza, Wings & Beer Specials)

SATURDAY & SUNDAY BRUNCH

ALL DAY HAPPY HOUR - Drink Specials Everyday

RESERVATIONS VIA OPENTABLE

AVAILABLE FOR CATERING Contact lobsterbar@lobsterbarnyc.com - 631.725.1131

FAMILY-FRIENDLY RESTAURANT

HOURS:

Mon-Weds (closed) Mondays 11:45 - 10 Thursdays - 10 Thurs & Fri5 (5-10pm) Fridays 11:45 - 10 Sat (11:45am-10pm) Saturdays & Sundays 11:45- 10 Sun (11:45am-4pm) Tuesdays & Wednesdays Closed

AS SEEN ON FOOD NETWORK’S THE FLAY LIST

1742 Bridgehampton/Sag Harbor Tpke, Sag Harbor, NY

631.725.1131 lobsterbarnyc.com

Bring the coconut milk, sugar, and one cup of the milk to a boil, then reduce to a low simmer. Whisk together the remaining half-cup of milk with the corn

starch, coconut extract, and vanilla bean seeds. In a medium sized bowl, temper the egg yolks by whisking in a half-cup of the hot milk mixture. Now, whisk the milk and corn starch mixture into the hot milk with the eggs. Whisk vigorously for about five minutes over medium-low heat until the mixture thickens. Stir in the coconut. Pour the custard in to the tart shell. Cover in plastic and cool for at least two hours before serving.

“Italian Comfort Food”

Serving Dinner Tuesday-Sunday from 5pm Happy Hour Daily 5pm-7pm

Prix Fixe

Two-Courses $24.95 • Three Courses $26.95 Available all night Tuesday-Thursday • Friday-Sunday 5 to 7pm At the bar Daily from 5pm to close Pizza - Pasta - Vegan Options Gluten-Free Options Delivery •Take-Out • Catering Make a reservation online using Yelp Order take-out online @ www.belmareristorante.com Follow us on Instagram @belmareristorante

28 Maidstone Park Road • East Hampton

631-658-9500

Dining

November 27, 2019

B15

GuestWorthy Recipe: Chef Michael Sichel Escargot bordelaise By Zachary Weiss

Independent/Courtesy Hotel Bennett

Who: Chef Michael Sichel, head chef of Gabrielle at Hotel Bennett in Charleston, SC

Instagram: @TopSich

Chef Siche’s Guest-Worthy Recipe:

Directions:

Escargot Bordelaise

Why? Hearty and comforting, this New Orleans-inspired dish is sure to impress guests this holiday season. The recipe serves 10 and is perfect for a familystyle feast.

Ingredients: French baguette 2 oz olive oil 1 72-count can French escargot

3 shallots, diced 1 red tomato, diced 4 garlic cloves, chopped 4 green onions, chopped 4 oz white wine 4 oz butter 1 bunch parsley, chopped Salt and pepper to taste

Slice baguette and grill. In a medium-sized sauce pan, add oil, shallots, escargot, tomato, garlic, green onions, and chopped garlic and sauté for three minutes on low heat. Add white wine and reduce by half. Add butter and reduce until thickened — like a thin sauce. Season to taste, then mix in parsley. Pour over grilled baguette and serve hot.

NEW MOON CAFE

524 Montauk Highway, east quogu 631-652-4042 www.nmcaf.com Join Us For

beF

aturday & unday 9am-2pm

le U e U ex bbq

18 Park Place East Hampton 324-5400 Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner Take Out Orders

B16

The Independent

Slow Down With Slow Food A community post-Thanksgiving potluck By Nicole Teitler nicole@indyeastend.com After what is an undoubtedly a hectic few days, it’s time to slow things down for a post-Thanksgiving potluck with Slow Food East End. On Sunday, December 1, from 4 to 7 PM, Slow Food East End will be holding a community potluck at Orient Inn — and everyone is invited. Hosted by Joan Turturro and Howard Leshaw, guests are encouraged to create a dish made from Thanksgiving leftovers, but you can whip up something entirely new. It can be an appetizer, main course, side dish, or dessert, but must be made with purely local ingredients from the garden or a local farm stand or market. Each dish should serve six to eight people, and be accompanied with serving utensils and a favorite beverage. Pennie Schwartz, chapter leader of Slow Food East End, has been engaged in healthy lifestyle practices for

over 30 years. “I love to eat and I love to explore cultures by their food. I love spice and texture,” she said. “I also do believe food is a family bonding experience and the vehicle by which our bodies can stay healthy — if done right.” The open invite to East Enders allows for a melting pot of cultures to potentially come together. It may be a United States tradition, but flavors from all over the world are welcome. Penny Rudder will begin an open dialogue. She will discuss her work with the Slow Food East End’s pilot program, Chefs to School. The group will be celebrating the 30th anniversary of Slow Food International, which began in 1989 in Italy by Carlo Petrini. Over the course of three decades, the focus on local food cultures has taken root in over 160 countries and more than 150 local chapters

Bridgehampton Inn & Restaurant Executive Chef Brian Szostak

November Locals Menu Nights

Wednesday + Thursday weekly Small Plates $12 Medium Plates $18

Large Plates $24 Dessert $8

Complete Menu: Bridgehamptoninn.com

2266 Montauk Highway, Bridgehampton from 5:30 p.m. CALL FOR RESERVATIONS: 631.537.3660

in the United States, totaling more than 6000 members. “I determined years ago, when I took over the family holiday, that everybody wanted the traditional food made by my mother-in-law, who was an excellent cook,” Schwartz said. “And now, my son has taken over the holiday, and he does the same — all with our own individual twist.”

Reservations are on a first-come, first-served basis. Tickets are $15 per person, or $20 for non-members, the fees of which are donated to Slow Food East End to support local programs. The reservation deadline is Wednesday, November 27. Orient Inn is located at 25500 Main Road in Orient. Learn more at www.slowfoodeastend.org.

Linda Ronstadt

“I’ve learned you don’t have to be young to be beautiful, you don’t have to be fit to be beautiful, you don’t have to be white or black or green or blue, you can just be beautiful by not subscribing to the norm.” For Thanksgiving, family is coming from Tucson to visit Ronstadt in northern California. “I’m still friends with people from my childhood,” she said. “Friendships that were renewed when I moved back to Tucson for 10 years. And I’m delighted those friendships are very solid. As I always say, ‘Your friends are there to protect you from your family, and your family is there to protect you from your friends.’” Was there ever anything she wished she had recorded, or a genre left unexplored? “I didn’t try anything I didn’t know before I was 10, because I wouldn’t be able to sing it with any authenticity. But I guess I would have learned to play an instrument. I would get more proficient on the guitar. I liked to just concentrate on singing,” she said.

Continued From Page B1.

bummed out.” Was there ever someone who inspired awe when she met them, where she was utterly tongue-tied? “Smokey Robinson,” she replied without hesitation. “Smokey was so charming and cute and sexy,” she laughed. “I was singing with him and I kept telling myself, ‘I’m singing with Smokey Robinson, I can’t believe it!’ He just had a way to make you love him.” Advice for women coming up in the business? “Boy, that’s a tough one,” she admitted. “This business has changed so much I hardly recognize it. And there’s so much pressure on the girls to be beautiful. I think that’s so limiting. Although there’s some singers who don’t subscribe to that,” she said, referencing Brittany Howard of the Alabama Shakes. “I love her. She’s so charming. And her size, and her color, and everything about her, is so appealing.”

Dining

November 27, 2019

B17

Japanese RestauRant and sushi BaR

Fine Dining Specializing in Japanese Cuisine & Sushi Offering Lunch & Dinner Menus and Exotic Cocktails We also have a Tatami Room

Open 7 Days for Lunch & Dinner

631-267-7600 103 MAIN ST, SAG HARBOR, NY 11963

631.725.3167

40 Montauk Highway Amagansett, NY

B18

The Independent

Food & Beverage News

Fresno presents Happy Hour. Independent/Eric Striffler

Compiled by Jessica Mackin-Cipro jessica@indyeastend.com

Fresno Happy Hour Fresno in East Hampton serves happy hour daily from 5:30 to 7 PM. The happy hour selection includes $10 cocktails, $10 wines by the glass, $5 beer, and $5 bar bites. For reservations or more information, call Fresno at 631324-8700 or visit www.fresnorestaurant.com.

The Highway The Highway Restaurant and Bar is hoping to make your holiday weekend a lot simpler with a menu of delicious specials. A special food and drink menu will be available post Thanksgiving from November 29 through December 1.

The menu includes cauliflower soup, toasted hazelnuts, chives for $17; ricotta toast, Balsam Farms butternut squash, chili, mint, pumpkin seeds for $19; short rib agnolotti, Brussels leaf, parsnip puree for $32; pan-seared diver scallops, sweet potato and apple hash, mustard for $42; and Milk Pail apple cranberry pie for two for $22. A Peking duck with pancakes, hoisin sauce, and scallion cucumbers is available on Friday for $59. Special cocktails include the Mexican Milk Pail, made with Reposado tequila, apple cider, lemon, and Milk Pail apple cider; and the Ginger Smash crafted with Ford’s gin, fresh pear, allspice, and ginger. Visit www. highwayrestaurant.com.

CA L I S SA

Now open year round. Join us at the bar for these weekly specials.

W E D N E S DAY burger + peroni beer $15 T H U R S DAY

$1 oysters + $60 veuve clicquot

F R I DAY gyro platter + greek wines $20 SAT U R DAY

rotating live entertainment

DA I LY $29 prix fixe and aperitivo hour 5:30-7

PRIVATE DINING Holiday Parties • Weddings • Charity Functions • Receptions Indoor and outdoor spaces for 10 - 300 • Flexible Packages More info: EMILY@CALISSAHAMPTONS.COM 1020 Montauk highway water mill

Dining

November 27, 2019

Prime Meats • Groceries Produce • Take-Out Fried Chicken • BBQ Ribs Sandwiches • Salads Party Platters and 6ft. Heroes Beer, Ice, Soda Wholesale 725-9087 Retail 725-9004

B19

Daycold cuts FeaturingOpen BoarsAllHead Thanksgiving Day Fresh homemade salads 7am-8pm Large selection of hot specials daily Complete Turkey Dinners with all the fixings Homemade soups Holiday Pies Our friedtochicken Wefamous Cook Turkeys Order

Open 7 Days a Week

ASTPORT LIQUORS Monday 9-6, Tuesday-Thursday Friday• &•Closed Saturday 9-9, 12-6 Open 12pm 6pm onSunday Monday OpenSunday Sunday 12pm-9-8, - 6pm Monday 12-7pm

Tastings Every Sat. 3-7 pm

Senior Discount Tuesday

All Cards AllMajor Major Credit Credit Cards & DebitAccepted Cards Accepted

Gift Wrapping LOTTO IN STORE

1.00 Off 10.00 Purchase $

Not to be combined with other offers.

Visit our website for daily soups and specials

2.00 Off 20.00 Purchase

www.brentsgeneralstore.com

Not to be combined with other offers.

15 Eastport Manor Road • Eastport • 325-1388 • Open 9 am

8 Montauk Highway, Amagansett, NY 11937 • (631) 267-3113

(In the Eastport Shopping Center, next to King Kullen)

DOPO FALL SPECIALS 5:00 to 6:30 • Happy Hour Half Priced Cocktails, Beer & Wine By The Glass & Complimentary Bar Snacks

Tuesday & Thursday • Prix Fixe $35 3 Courses: Appetizer, Pasta/Main Course, Dessert

Wednesday • Pasta Night $28 Appetizer, Pasta, 1 Glass Of House Wine Not Available During Holiday Weeks

Dopo La Spiaggia | East Hampton 31 Race Lane, East Hampton • 631 658 9063 Dinner From 5:30 | Closed Sunday & Monday www.dopolaspiaggia.com

! Y D N I N columns O D N E g P E D r dinin u o S f E o F O OoDm eIw h e r e t o e a ta ti nwownwe. I n d y e a s t e n dE.SC o• mVINEYARDS Find s

e web • RECIP h S t E n R o U T or NT FEA STAURA

IAL EDITOR

S • RE

B20

The Independent

THE INDEPENDENT & SOFOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S HOLIDAY TOY & FOOD DRIVE November 1, 2019 - December 29, 2019 Please drop off toys, for children ages 18 months to 5 years

The toys will be used by the Eleanor Whitmore Early Childhood Center to enhance its academic and social-emotional curriculum.

Non-perishable food donations will be donated to local food pantries Drop-off locations: SOFO - 377 Bridgehampton/Sag Harbor Tpke, Bridgehampton NY. The Independent - 74 Montauk Highway Suite 19. East Hampton Calissa - 1020 Montauk Hwy, Water Mill

South Fork Natural History Museum (631) 537-9735 info@sofo.org www.sofo.org

The Eleanor Whitmore Early Childhood Center is a notfor-profit educational organization following a researchbased social-emotional curriculum. The Center provides full-day, year-round child care for children 18 months to 5 years of age. Located in East Hampton, the Center is open Mondays through Fridays from 7:30am to 5:30pm. Its hours provide flexibility for working families

November 27, 2019

Real Realty Emma Rose: Another Rose Blooms, This Time In Interior Design

Independent/Ty Wenzel

C-2 26

The Independent

Deeds

Min Date = 10/13/2019 Max Date = 10/20/2019

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

Area

Buy

AMAGANSETT

Baker, N & Fowler, G

Tuscano, M

1,215,000

478 Abrahams Path

CALVERTON

Crossroads Atlantic

Baiting Hollow Meadow

2,800,000

Sound Ave & lot 002.002

CUTCHOGUE

EAST HAMPTON

EAST QUOGUE HAMPTON BAYS

MATTITUCK MONTAUK

ORIENT RIVERHEAD

SAG HARBOR

SHELTER ISLAND

SOUTHAMPTON

Sell

Price

Location

ALGABCA Inc

Malkasian, M & M

402,500

Alvahs Ln

Dubinsky, T & C

Small, MJ 2016 Trust

769,000

190 Eastwood Dr Ext

Modica, K & M

Rust Family Cottage

1,242,500

200 Bayberry Ln

Town of East Hampton

Seiden Family Trust

290,000*

165 Waterhole Rd

Guichay Lliguisaca &

EH Indoor Tennis Club

675,000

24 17th St

Kaufman, M & M Trust

Nguyen, M

625,000

1 Montgomery Ave

Town of East Hampton

Grau, R Trust & Dragotta

226,000*

p/o 628 Fireplace Rd

Linn, D & Carter, K

Goldberg, S

1,800,000

33 Green Hollow Rd

WM & GD LLC

Santos, D & L

400,000*

7 Kate Ct

Halloran, P & M

Deutsche Bank Nat Tr

718,000

45 Douglas Ct

Insource East Prprts

Bank of NY Mellon

469,804

18 Hildreth Rd

Vintimilla, L

SouthShoreDevelopmnt

685,000

16 Dogwood Ave

Cruz Brothers Cnstrctn

Alvarado, M

275,000

5 Bay Ave N

Mastronardi, G & S

Russo, R

140,000*

3 Janice Ln

Munizaga, A

Reddington, S & F

635,000

3 Anderson Rd

Donahue, G

Zamarelli, P & D

452,000

8 Park Ln

Loeb, S & A

Carney, N

673,000

3100 Deep Hole Dr

Steen, T & S

Ceslow, A by Exr

655,000

9 N Fairfax Rd

TC & DC Realty Inc

Polise, T by Exr

282,500

236 Edgemere St, Unit 305

Foster&Seiver Trusts

Muir, J

650,000

265 Racketts Ct

Buyukbayraktar, A

National Residential

197,000

197 Sylvan Ave

Bedoya, J

Fiorire Corp

250,000

42 Brown St

Pendleton’s Harvest

Zaweski, KJ & Cappiello

547,500

Sound&PierAve &lot 12.015

Fillos, C & K

Germano, J

465,000

8 W Apollo Dr

Lettieri, J & L

CJC Home Builders Co

525,000

16 Tyler Dr

Riverhead Old Country

TRU 2005 RE I LLC

4,684,350

1151 Old Country Rd

Campany, N

Zwickel, D & K

2,550,000

27 Peninsula Dr

Poletto, E

Eastern Developers

2,150,000

114 Laurel Valley Dr

Insource East Prprts

Pintauro, A & K & D

1,100,000

18 Maunakea St

Schreiber, J

Black, N

2,275,000

330 Main St

Tevis, M

Walker, J & Davis, H

778,305

152 Jermain Ave

Bakal, G & Kinney, K

Labrozzi, P & Anderson

500,000*

3 N Cartwright Rd

Svenby, B & Cummings, W

Osterweis, M

2,050,000

16 Margaret’s Dr

Berkery, T & E

Berkery-Hausen Trust

2,000,000

52 East Beach Dr

Rewinski, T & Oliver, A

Henderson, D

525,000

60 Woods Ln

DeJesus, A & J

Nielsen, A by Devisee

520,000

79 Rose Ave

Stauffer, J & L

Wells Fargo Bank NA

918,750

44 Sandgate Ln

Spielman, L

Jossem, D & Rainone, D

2,225,000

22 Summer Dr

SOUTHOLD

Paskewitz, S & P

Behrmann, R & M

233,000*

1700 Cedar Dr

WADING RIVER

Knapp, T & K

Matuza, M & N

339,300

153 Cliff Rd W

WATER MILL

Hegde, T & L

Finder, E & Smith, R

1,800,000

200 Water Mill Towd Rd

WESTHAMPTON BEACH *Vacant Land

Chrappa, S & T

US Bank Trust N.A.

675,000

82 Oak St

Neff, D

Steelman & Meaney Heirs

1,595,000

51 White Oak Ln

Real Realty Real Realty

Nomvember 20, 2019 November 27, 2019

Emma Rose:

throughout. I enjoy laying a foundation with neutral palettes and simplicity, from there adding layers of supporting components such as wood grain, textures, and details. But of course, I can incorporate my knowledge according to my client’s vision.

Another Rose Blooms, This Time In Interior Design By Ty Wenzel ty@indyeastend.com Based in Westhampton Beach, Emma Rose joined the acclaimed architecture firm, John David Rose Architect, to head its interior design branch. As John is her father-in-law, she is keeping the growing trend of architects and builders offering interior design services in the family.

Emma, your work is based in Westhampton Beach, but with all the work being done to Main Street, how are you coping? Once the construction was fully underway, I found myself spending more time working in our Southampton architectural office. I am working on several projects that overlap with the architectural services, and it is nice to spend some time in that office collaborating and working alongside the Southampton architectural team. I still frequently work from Westhampton Beach as well. Our Westhampton Beach office is open by appointment and I divide my time between both offices. Once Westhampton Beach road construction is complete, I will be back there full-time.

You head the interior design department of John David Rose Architect. Is it a new department? Yes. We started our new Interior Design Division under John David Rose Architect this past spring. The firm has always provided full architectural services, however John found it more and more common that clients request additional interior design related services as well. Prior to the transition, I had been working primarily for a lighting design firm in Southampton but was ready to focus back on interiors. This is such a natural fit.

How is it advantageous to use an in-house interior designer? One of the most beneficial reasons is ease of communication. I have ac-

What are some interesting trends you’re noticing? cess to all drawings and documents as quickly as they are generated, and since I am involved early on, I am able to coordinate architectural decisions as they relate to and benefit the interior design of the space. Also, it enables me to create relationships with the client much sooner. I can be involved as needed from the start and it makes the process much more streamlined and efficient.

What happens if a homeowner wants to use their own? This branch was not intended to compete, but rather complement services our firm has to offer. This is one reason we have two separate offices. If clients want to use their own architect, not only do we support, but we encourage them to do so. I am available for interior services for clients with other architects without them fearing competition from our architectural office.

How did you get started in the industry? I knew I wanted to focus on interior design from a young age. I come from a large family of architects, designers, and engineers. I received my four-year degree from Philadelphia University for interior design, and continued to work in Philadelphia for several years, focusing on many types of commercial and residential interior design. After moving to the East End in 2016, I focused on lighting design for a period of time and then began planning the new interior design division for John David Rose Architect. We renovated one of John’s existing architectural offices on Main Street, Westhampton Beach to house the interior design office.

How would you describe your interior design style? The best way I can describe my design style is by combining not one but several elements — light and airy, overall modern ideas but traditional references

I am noticing a common blending of styles. Our clients, in particular, are leaning towards traditional shinglestyle exteriors while integrating more contemporary interiors focusing on a simple aesthetic and often easy maintenance finishes. Other current design trends include open floor plans and first-floor master suites. I find with the projects I have worked on, that a fresh, uncomplicated design is key on the East End.

Do you take clients outside of John David Rose Architect’s office? I definitely take clients outside the architectural firm. I enjoy collaborating with our full architectural studio, however the interior design office is intended to be used as a stand-alone business. One of my first projects after opening the doors of the new division was an independent project for a home office in Manhattan.

Do the homeowners call you direct? The homeowners will call me directly or inquire about interior design services through various sources. Often, they will reach out through the architectural firm currently handling the project, all with the comfort of knowing John David Rose Architect is not in competition with any other architectural design firm. This was a major consideration with regard to geographically separating the architectural and interior offices.

Do you do any staging work? What are some tips for how to stage one’s home for a fast and efficient sale? Yes. I do have experience staging. I really enjoy it and I can service as much or as little as the client needs. Tips on how to stage for a quick sale would be to focus on consistency and also think about what most people find appealing. I often see bold statements or colors overly incorporated into staged homes for sale, when the reality is, only

C-3 27

a small percentage of people may truly enjoy that particular style. If you are able to keep the design open, simple, and clean, you can let the space speak for itself.

If money were no object, what would you love to design? If money were no object, I would love to design my own dream home here on the East End sourcing finishes from all over the world. My husband and I prioritize travel, and it is amazing seeing how different cultures interpret interior design and architecture. I particularly love touring and studying castles across Europe.

What books, websites, or magazines do you refer to for inspiration? I use Pinterest, Houzz, and Instagram for much of my inspiration. The web is an incredibly fast way to build a package with reference imagery and new ideas. I also find myself browsing Luxe Magazine, Architectural Digest, and Interior Design Magazine, as they provide updates on what’s trending and new. For books, I have a huge shelf in my office containing interior design literature accumulated over time from gifts, school, friends, and colleagues.

What do you like to do on your downtime? I am often traveling to see friends and family all across the east coast. I enjoy running local 5Ks and my husband and I are currently training for a half-marathon. My in-laws own an equestrian center on the North Fork as well. I love visiting and riding when I have down time. In the summertime, of course, I love spending as much time as possible at the beach or on the water — swimming, wake boarding, everything.

Anything you’d like to add?

Even though the interior design branch of John David Rose Architect is relatively new, it is backed by a firm that has been in business for over 25 years. I am so fortunate to be growing alongside such a well-established architectural firm. I am excited and eager to develop projects of all shapes, sizes, and locations. To reach Rose or inquire about her services, call 631-684-9990 or email emmarose@jdrinteriordesign.com.

The Independent

The 10 Biggest Sales In The Hamptons For 2019 At least, so far . . . By Laura Euler

As the holiday party scene kicks off, we figured we’d give you something to talk about over the champagne. Of course, many sales close before the new year, so watch this space. Bottoms up! The highest price so far for 2019, $39.25 million, is a smidge under last year’s highest price, $40 million. The usual suspects —Southampton, East Hampton, Water Mill, and Bridgehampton — populate the list. Interestingly, the biggest sale is in Bridgehampton, which would (if it’s still number one after the new year) be the first time a Bridgehampton property has ever topped the list. Note: In keeping with standard practice, we included parcels of land sold as separate transactions. Three Ponds Farm, in Water Mill, sold this year in four parcels adding up to $34 million, just half of what the property had once asked, which would make it the second-highest priced sale for the year. But given the challenging market and given that the property had been listed for at least 10 years, we think it’s great it sold at all.

$39.25 million 263 Surfside Drive, Bridgehampton This oceanfront property sold as a new build in 2015 for a hefty $27.5 million. The property boasts 1.5 acres on the ocean, with a 7350-square-foot modern house by Barnes Coy Architects. Of course, there are numerous decks, a pool, and a walkway to the ocean. The new owner then did a $10-million-plus build that added a roof deck, a kitchen with pizza oven and bar, as well as two TV viewing areas, and an extra 6000 square feet of outdoor entertaining space. Then, he put the property back on the market in 2018, asking $42.5 million. This off-market deal was brokered by Eileen O’Neill of Douglas Elliman.

$35 million 950 Meadow Lane, Southampton Eileen O’Neill has been very busy and successful this year. She and James Gi-

ugliano of Nest Seekers International, who represented the buyer, brokered an off-market deal for 3.2 acres of oceanfront in Southampton. We lookyloos aren’t missing out on much not being able to see the interior of the house, as it’s a teardown anyway.

$31.35 million 96 Meadow Lane, Southampton The asking price for this property, represented by Tim Davis of Corcoran, had been $32.5 million, so it sold close to asking price: 2.3 oceanfront acres of land sold as a vacant parcel in 2005 for $10 million to a developer. And yes, you remember correctly: the spec house that was built in 2006 faced community opposition because of its size, which is more than 10,000 square feet. The property sold again in 2011 for $21.6 million. The Barnes Coy design boasts seven bedrooms and 10.5 bathrooms throughout its three levels. There are ocean views to the south and views of Cooper Pond to the north.

$27 million 6 Olde Towne Lane, Southampton The price paid for this lavish new build by Kean Development is the highest ever for a non-waterfront Southampton property under four acres. And why not? “Summer House” is the place with everything, and we do mean everything. Check it out: 23,000 square feet of living space, including a 16,000-square-foot main residence with a rooftop putting green. There’s a sunken tennis court and a pool with pool house on 3.84 acres. If it’s raining, head to the lower level with theater, gym, basketball court, and a spa with juice bar, full bath, sauna, and steam and massage rooms. The property’s last ask was $34.95 million. Tim Davis and Gary DePersia of Corcoran represented the seller, while DePersia brought the buyer.

$26 million 236 Quimby Lane, Bridgehampton Location, location, location. This prop-

263 Surfside, Bridgehampton, brokered by Eileen O'Neill of Douglas Elliman. Independent/Courtesy Douglas Elliman

erty had been the home of ballerina Sono Osato and her husband Victor Elmaleh for many years. Osato died last year at the age of 101. The four acres on Sagg Pond, with views to the ocean (and next door to Roger Waters of Pink Floyd), was the star attraction here, as we have been told the plan is to demolish the old house. The property was listed in March 2018 for $37 million, with the last ask at $34 million. Deborah Srb of Sotheby’s represented the seller. We’ll be interested to see what is built there.

$22.05 million 7 West End Road, East Hampton This 3.55-acre oceanfront plot was represented by Bespoke, with a last asking price of $24.5 million. It’s a slightly odd shape, with an old cottage right on the dunes, 145 feet of beachfront, and a large empty space behind. But that’s a very attractive proposition for anyone who wants to build, as the pre-existing, nonconforming cottage can be rebuilt into a beach cabana, with a building envelope capable of a main residence of up to 10,000 square feet in a FEMA X zone, which means a lower level can be built as well.

$20.99 million 901 Scuttle Hole Road, Water Mill This is one of the four parcels making up Three Ponds Farm — a nearly 60acre compound with a USGA-rated 18-hole private golf course. Once asking $68 million, the property’s last ask, with Bespoke, was $49 million. The parcels together sold for $34 million: 901 Scuttle Hole Road for a hair under $21 million, with 50.6 acres; 939 Scuttle Hole Road, with four acres, sold for $6 million; 402 Mitchell Lane, with

3.6 acres, sold for $7 million; and a tiny underwater plot sold for $6016.

$20.6 million 128 Lily Pond Lane, East Hampton Details are sketchy about this sale, which occurred in August, as it seems to have been done off market. Well, sheesh, how much fun is that, people? Close to the ocean, the property offers 5.3 acres of land, a circa-1914 house by Albro and Lindeberg with eight bedrooms and 6.5 baths, along with a pool and a three-bedroom, five-bath guest house.

$19 million 37 Lee Avenue, East Hampton Another off-market sale. Sutton Square Management CEO Kenneth Brody sold the 2.81-acre property to an LLC back in January. That’s all we’ve got, folks.

$19 million 354 South Main Street, Southampton Beautiful “Wyndecote,” one of the original Southampton summer colony “cottages,” sold after just four months on the market this year. The property, represented by Harald Grant and Bruce Grant at Sotheby’s, had been asking $22.5 million. Hedge funder Scott Bessent purchased Wyndecote in 2012 for just under $10 million, and then hired architect John David Rose to restore it. The house was built in 1886 by architect Robert Henderson Robertson, who also designed the Rogers Memorial Library, as his own home. The house was lifted, a new foundation poured, and a finished lower level added with gym, home theater, and wine cellar. Outside, a round pool and pool house have been built.

Real Realty

November 27, 2019

Local Builders Carry On Krupinski Tradition HOBI Award winner in Connecticut has East Hampton roots By Rick Murphy rmurphy@indyeastend.com When the master builder and community icon Ben Krupinski died tragically in a plane crash in 2018, he had already arranged to leave the business in the hands of two trusted employees, principals Ray Harden and Stratton Schellinger. The pair, along with their team, recently collected a prestigious home building industry award from Connecticut’s Home Builders & Remodelers Association for an 18,000-square-foot residence in Greenwich, CT. They were honored with the Best Custom Home over 10,000 square feet with a 2019 HOBI Award from the HBRA of Connecticut. The largest home of the 2019 HOBI awards, it was completed in 18 months, on time and on budget. The residence was designed around a massive entertaining space and built using struc-

tural wood timbers. A formal lawn area surrounded by a U-shaped floor plan and covered porches lets the entertainment space spill over to the outdoors. The Gambrel design gives the house a low slung, approachable scale while incorporating strong design elements such as dual stair towers, a transitional, barnlike garage element, and a stone-arched porthole to the pool area and pool house. Accepting the award on Wednesday, November 20, at the Aqua Turf Club in Southington, CT for Ben Krupinski Builder were Connecticut team leader James O’Keefe with managers David Ridolfi and Joe Fregosi, alongside Harden and Schellinger. “We are proud of this peer acknowledgement, our team’s fine work, and the opportunity to work with Cardello Archi-

The HOBI award-winning home was finished on time and on budget. It was built with entertaining in mind. Independent/Ben Krupinski Builder

tects. The team worked together seamlessly to bring to life the vision for our client’s dream home,” said Harden. “The HOBI award is a great honor. It is a fitting tribute to our founder, Ben Krupinski, and the talents of our Connecticut team,” added Schellinger. Established in Connecticut since 2013, the Old Greenwich office serves clients in Fairfield, Westchester, and Manhattan counties. Ben Krupinski Builder was founded in East Hampton by Krupinski in 1986. Long-time em-

ployees Schellinger (since 1986) and Harden (since 2002) acquired the firm in 2018 and continue to oversee each project. The HBRA of Connecticut is a statewide professional trade organization of 900 member firms representing homebuilders, remodelers, developers, subcontractors, suppliers and professionals. The HOBI Awards are the most prestigious home building honors in Connecticut and the largest builder awards in the United States.

East Hampton Summer Cottage Rentals Steps To Maidstone Bay Beach Charming cottage. Newly renovated, 1 BR, air conditioning, Two charming cottages. Rent justone-bath, one or rent both. cable ready, with indoor and outdoor shower. Newly renovated, 1 BR, one-bath, air conditioning, Rent now and you can keep your stuff there for the winter. cable$14,900 ready, each with indoor and outdoor shower. for six month season beginning April 15.

Long Season: May 1 through October 30: $13,500 each. ONE LEFTre:FOR 2020 SEASON Or call shorter rental

Immaculate Baywoods Postmodern

Bruce Davidson Licensed RE Salesperson m : 516.659.8685 bruce.davidson@corcoran.com

Equal Housing Opportunity. The Corcoran Group is a licensed real estate broker located at 92 Main Street, Westhampton Beach, NY 11978

631-276-8110 or 631-324-5942 Pictures and movies: maidstonecottage.com EHT Rental Registry 16-2325

The Independent

Indian Museum Acquires Wampum Belt Replica Montauk Indian artifacts housed in hamlet’s oldest structure By Richard Lewin

Lawrence Cooke shows us some treasures at the Montauk Indian Museum at Second House, including an exact replica of a 1757 Wampum Belt. Independent/Richard Lewin

According to Henry Osmers, official historian for the Montauk Historical Society, Second House Museum is the oldest structure in Montauk. Built in 1746, it was traditionally the home of a shepherd, who tended both sheep and cattle. The year 1746 may seem a long time ago, but, for thousands of years, and before the arrival of Europeans on our continent, Montauk was mostly grazing land and home to Native American tribes. Upon the arrival of Europeans, the road to peace between the two very different cultures required treaties and agreements. To commemorate these events, designs depicted on wampum belts created a historic record. The Montauk Indian Museum has acquired an exact replica of a special Wampum Belt from 1757, called a “Friendship Belt.” Expert Ken Maracle created white beads from whelk shells and purple from quahog shells, exactly like the originals whose holes were drilled by the muxes (drill bits) brought to the area by the Europeans. It is well worth a visit to the Montauk Indian Museum to see the Wampum Belt and more. Be sure to stand in the center of the room, and make note of the four wall murals by Vito DeVito and Paul Ostreicher and their accuracy in compass direction and historic progression through four periods in Indian history — Paleo, Archaic, Woodland, and Contact — and change of seasons.

The house that is now the Montauk Indian Museum was not always in its current location on the Second House grounds. MHS treasurer Dick White remembers when the house, originally on Old Montauk Highway near Lee Court, was moved and donated by owners Joseph and Sheila Thal to its current location in 1980. Around 30 years later, the decision was made to dedicate the structure to the original inhabitants of the area. According to White, the MHS commissioned the design of a new building that would connect with the former Thal house. The $500,000 cost was beyond the range of the budget, so the Montauk Indian Museum was established in its current home. The development and evolution of the museum would likely not have happened as quickly without the passion of MHS board member and Indian Museum founder Lawrence Cooke. Native American history is nothing new to Cooke, who has been collecting artifacts for decades, from the Bronx and Queens to the East End. According to Cooke, “The rich story of the Montauk Indians is here, right under our feet, in the form of stone artifacts and tools found by local residents. While a small case has been built for the Montauk Historical Society to display items at Second House Museum, more space is needed to tell fully the story of thousands of years of history.”

November 27, 2019

North Fork THE

1826

Down To A Tee Musician Cory Brown opens Red Shed screen-printing shop By Gianna Volpe There’s a new face in the Mattituck space once known as “The Barn,” and it belongs to an occupant who is embodying the musical tradition this Wickham Avenue building has carried on for years by simply being a musician himself. Cory Brown, 30. is the bassist for a local band known as An Old Friend, which released a new song and music video last week, but he’s also the owner of Red Shed Print Shop, which began 12 years ago in an 8 x 12 aluminum shed where the former Riverhead High School student first began screen-printing shirts simply because he’d gotten a quote from a t-shirt company that was too high. “I had no idea what went into screen-printing t-shirts,” Brown said of saving up cash and clicking a button online to order equipment that came to his Riverhead home in five gigantic boxes. “You needed a darkroom, the screens, the squeegees, the special inks. I just had to build it up slowly through the years. As soon as I figured out what I needed to do, I made a makeshift darkroom in my bathroom. My mom was not happy about that. Now I finally have everything I need in a bigger space.” That space was once the site of an

invitation-only open mic jam where local and international artists like Who Are Those Guys, Rob Europe, the Swinson Sisters, Prentice McNeill, Marky Ramone, and Jeff Fabb mingled during free musical events, according to Rocky Divello, violinist for The Butterfly Cody Experience, who started up the regular jams to fill a void after a number of local open mics were discontinued. “A lot of the people, I’ll be honest, I didn’t know who they were,” Divello said of the musical stars who played at The Barn. “People would say, ‘Oh, do you know who that guy was?’ These were famous people who heard about it from the south side who would come down here to play with us. It was sort of like in the spirit of Levon Helm with his barn upstate. It was a nice, cool place for people to gather and play music, which is a tradition I think Cory is hoping to carry on.” While An Old Friend has been using the building to practice, Brown’s real dream lies in combining his life’s passions — music and screen-printing — by printing t-shirts for a group while they play live on Wickham Avenue. “That would be so cool,” said Brown, adding he learned his new shop would also be

Stony Brook Medicine Opens Facility In Riverhead Photo courtesy Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital On November 20, Stony Brook Medicine commemorated the opening of its new adult behavioral health facility, Quannacut Outpatient Services, at 905 East Main Street in Riverhead with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and tours. “Quannacut” is the Native American word for “hope” or “rainbow.” Quannacut is equipped to provide patients 18 years of age and older with all outpatient care in one location. From in-depth intake evaluations to short- and long-term follow-up care plans, it provides access to world-class substance use treatment. Quannacut has provided treatment for alcohol and substance use on an outpatient basis since 2001. The expansion, with the new 14,000-square-foot facility being nearly three times the size of its previous location, more than doubles patient capacity. Total patient visits are expected to be between 18,000 and 20,000 per year.

Cory Brown at his Red Shed Print Shop in Mattiuck. Independent/Gianna Volpe

perfect for movie nights after watching “Godzilla” by projector there while waiting for his band to arrive. The suggestion that Red Shed take on the space came through Jen Divello of Revel North Fork, whom Brown has been working with for years, but the union carries with it the blessing of her Uncle Rocky. “Cory is just an artist in every way,” the well-loved local whose family built Mattituck Sanitation said of their tenant. “He’s a great new entrepreneur who has some good ideas and he’s a musician. We like to promote musicians and artists of every type, so I’m happy to do whatever I can to help.” Brown has occupied the building since September 1 and Red Shed Print Shop had its grand opening — North Fork Brewing Company beer and Mattitaco food truck included — on October 12. Brown said he wouldn’t be surprised

if 75 people made it through the doors throughout the day of the event. That just would not have been possible back in Riverhead, but the name honoring Brown’s roots will remain and for now, the prices. “I’ve been charging the same price since 2007,” he said. “I have a minimum of a dozen and most places don’t do that. You have to get at least four dozen shirts, so I do both smaller and bigger orders.” The young screen-printer has upgraded his equipment and currently uses a conveyor dryer to heat-cure the inks on his t-shirts, which he has made for bands like Monochromatic Black and local companies like Sunny Side Up B&B and Braun’s Grill, but he is also doing vinyl/ sign work on Wickham Avenue. For more information, visit www. redshedprintshop.com Gianna Volpe is the morning host Monday through Friday on 88.3 WPPB FM.

The Independent

North Fork News Compiled by Jenna Mackin

Meditate Like A Yogi Rise above the ups and downs of life. Float Away Emotional Wellness spa in Riverhead practices mantra meditation techniques coupled with pranayam and will be holding classes every Wednesday at 6 PM. They are held inside the salt lounge for salt air health benefits, a perfect pairing to the breathwork portion of class. Suitable for those new to meditation, especially for those who can’t “quiet the mind,” as this is a chanting form of meditation. For more information, visit www. floatawayemotionalwellnessspa.com or call 631-591-2925.

ELIH Auxiliary Looking to meet great people, have fun and give back? Volunteers are need at the Eastern Long Island Hospital Auxiliary. Many opportunities are available, including front desk re-

sponsibilities, The Opportunity Shop in Greenport, The Corner Shop in ELIH’s lobby, fundraising events, and assisting in various hospital departments. Junior volunteers are also welcome, teens ages 15 to 18. For more information, call 631477-5164. Independent/Courtesy North Fork Trolley

The Magical Polar Express Your children’s eyes will shine with wonder and delight as you head to the North Pole in North Fork Trolley’s unique trains. Visit with Santa and the elves as you all enjoy “The Polar Express” story. Performances begin November 29. Inspired by the iconic film and award-winning book by Chris Van Allsburg. Per person fare of $57 includes transportation, the first gift for the small ones, refreshments, and all taxes and fees. All trips depart from

The All-Star Bowling Alley, 96 Main Road, Riverhead, (Route 25/County Route 58 just west of route 105). Be sure to arrive 30 minutes prior to your scheduled departure time. Visit www. northforktrolley.com/PolarExpress. php for more information.

Mattituck-Laurel Library The Mattituck-Laurel Library presents “Jack Benny & Bob Hope: It’s All in the Timing” on Sunday, December 1, at 2 PM. Benny and Hope were masters of comedic timing. Benny could do more

with a gesture than most comedians could do with an entire monologue. Bob’s quick wit and self-deprecating humor made him America’s most celebrated and decorated comedian. Join presenter Sal St. George and relive the lives and humor of these American icons in an entertaining festival of laughter. Sign-up begins for Winter Youth and Parenting library programs on Monday, December 2, at 9 AM. Register in person or call 631-2984134.

Commercial Free Christmas Day Sponsored By:

November 27, 2019

Culinary Arts Students Cook For Community Nearly 200 Thanksgiving meals prepared by SCCC students and staff By Brittany Ineson

Now Open!

Independent/Suffolk County Community College Culinary Arts School

Twenty turkeys, 100 pounds of mashed potatoes, 50 pounds of sweet potatoes, 80 pounds of stuffing, 25 pounds of assorted vegetables, more than five gallons of gravy, and a lot of love goes into the almost 200 Thanksgiving dinners that will be prepared this year by Suffolk County Community College’s Culinary Arts students and volunteers. This year’s turkey-day tradition celebrates the 11th year that dozens of the college’s students and faculty members will volunteer their cooking expertise to provide holiday meals to those in need. This will also be the third year that SCCC’s culinary arts program will prepare Thanksgiving dinners for Community Action-Southold Town’s Greenportbased food pantry. Community Action-Southold Town is a not-for-profit established in 1965 to help low-income residents meet basic needs in the areas of nutrition, employment, energy, and education. The organization creates a safety net for Southold Town families with most funding coming from the generosity of the community.

“We started back in the fall of 2009 to make this event happen,” chef instructor and organizer Vincent Winn said. “We here at the college are the workforce behind the preparation of the food. We volunteer our time and effort, but the food is purchased with contributions from donors and retail stores.” Students from the culinary, baking, hospitality, dietetic technician, and licensed practical nursing programs join faculty chefs, college staff, administrators, and community volunteers to prepare and individually package healthy Thanksgiving meals. “We are doing this in a full-scale culinary lab,” Winn said. “Together as a community college and student body it is very fulfilling to be able to help out in the community.” Dinner preparation is on Wednesday, November 27, beginning at 8 AM at the Suffolk County Community College Culinary School located at 20 East Main Street in Riverhead. Meal packaging will begin at 12:30 PM.

Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

5-9pm 5-11pm 5-11pm 5-9pm

Discount tickets online: RiverheadLightShow.com

The Independent

It’s A Shellabration Greenport Village hosts weekend of food and drink pairings By Nicole Teitler nicole@indyeastend.com

The weekend of December 7 and 8, from noon to 4 PM, Greenport Village restaurants will open their doors to a communal dining experience in a Shellabration. The eighth annual event gives locals and visitors alike a taste of 18 restaurants in the village where foodies can enjoy local shellfish, wine, and beer all within a walkable distance of each other. Proceeds will support the Cornell Cooperative Extension Marine Program’s shellfish restoration and stewardship projects, specifically the Back to the Bays Initiative and the Suffolk Project in Aquaculture Training program. The Marine Program started up in 1985 and has since gained both a national and international reputation for its work protecting local waters and providing a livable, safe environment for marine life. Through Back to the Bays, community members of all ages and professional backgrounds with the shared interest of a healthier aquatic environment are linked to a project or volunteer opportunity. The SPAT program encourages volunteers to seed the bays by growing minuscule shellfish (like oysters) in a safe zone away from natural predators so that they can reach adult size and spawn and settle into local waters.

SPAT holds monthly workshops where the needed tools and seeds are provided. Members are also able to keep their oysters if they choose, as long as they don’t sell them. Currently, more than 1000 participants are involved. As far as the Shellabration, “We have an amazing line up of restaurants participating this year. We’re excited to feature numerous Shellabration newcomers including PORT, Claudio’s, and Ellen’s on Front, along with many returning favorites,” said Kimberly Barbour, outreach manager for the CCE Marine Program. Participating restaurants include American Beech, Andy’s, Claudio’s, Ellen’s On Front, First and South, The Frisky Oyster, Green Hill Kitchen, Cuveé Restaurant at The Greenporter Hotel, Industry Standard, Kate’s Cheese Co., Little Creek Oysters, Lucharitos, The Merchant’s Wife at the Menhaden Hotel, noah’s, PORT, Stirling Sake, and Whiskey Wind Tavern. Wines will be from Bedell, Croteaux Vineyard, Jamesport, Lenz Winery, Macari Vineyards, McCall, Raphael Winery, and Sparkling Pointe Vineyards, with beers from Greenport Harbor Brewing and Long Ireland Brewing companies.

First and South fried oysters. Independent/Randee Dadonna

Each restaurant will offer $5 small plates of a shellfish dish of their choosing and pair it with a $3 pour of local wine or beer. As the food and drinks continue on, local shops will have special pricing on merchandise and goods for Shellabration participants. The much-anticipated event sells out every year. Advance wristbands are

$30 for the entire weekend or $20 for Sunday only. Wristband packages will be given at pick up locations with a complimentary first pairing of oysters and craft beverage provided by Greenport Harbor Brewing Company and Borghese Vineyard. For tickets and tasting information, visit www.shellabration.li.

WEBER & GRAHN Air Conditioning & Heating

PROMPT QUALITY SERVICE NYS INSPECTIONS • WHEEL ALIGNMENT • FACTORY SOFTWARE & DATABASES

FOREIGN & DOMESTIC VEHICLES

“We Install the Best & Fix the Rest”

728-1166

November 27, 2019

Sports

Micah Terry, Hank Scherer, Matt Lambert, Ryan Barnett, Luke Farnan, and Blake Busking celebrate Westhampton’s fifth-set win for Westhampton’s first Long Island Division II title. Independent/Gordon M. Grant

Westhampton Wins First LIC Title Barnett, Farnan, Haber seal historic run with inaugural trip to states By Desirée Keegan desiree@indyeastend.com Westhampton Beach’s boys volleyball team was at a loss for words on November 19. “I’m speechless,” Ryan Barnett said. “There’s nothing better than this,” said Matt Lambert. “Indescrib-

able,” Daniel Haber added. It was the Hurricanes’ (12-6) closest match of the season, and the boys came out on top to continue a string of historic firsts. With a 3-2 win over Long Beach that Tuesday night

— 25-21, 25-27, 25-20, 17-25, 15-12 — Westhampton won its first Long Island Division II title in the program’s inaugural appearance in the championship game, and earns the school’s first state tournament berth. “Six years of hard work has finally paid off, but we’ve still got work to do on Saturday,” senior Luke Farnan said. “What we’ve done for this program is amazing and I can’t thank our alumni enough — our fans, our coaches, [Athletic Director Kathy] Masterson. This is awesome.” His three kills and a block in the decisive fifth set were crucial down the stretch. Farnan (nine kills, five blocks) scored back-to-back kills bookending a botched block for a 1412 advantage before Barnett (19 kills)

slammed down the match point. “I knew I had a pretty good matchup with them, so I told Blake [Busking] (51 assists, 15 digs) to set me a couple times,” Farnan said. “I was just trying to help my team.” Barnett started off strong with five kills in the first-set win, and five in the second, but Long Beach (175) put together a series of blocks on his spikes. It didn’t stop the junior though, who began tipping over the blockers for easy points behind them. “From my perspective it’s all mental,” he said. “We had to stay positive and keep pushing through.” Head coach Jackie Reed said over the course of the playoffs her team has pulled out a situational play six or seven times where her team is down 3-8, strategizing how to bounce back. In the fifth set though, the Hurricanes didn’t need it. “This time we were up,” she said, smiling. “We knew that if we kept on pushing like we were down it’d pan out in our favor. We planned very well. They were as prepared as they could be.” Barnett’s kill put Westhampton out front 8-5 in the fifth, and the teams switched sides. But after dropping a long second set, and falling behind 18-8 on a Marines 10-point tare, the Hurricanes knew securing the final few points was going to be anything but easy. Seeing how the rest of the sets had gone, Haber knew there was only one way to win it. “It was all momentum,” the sophomore said. “Whoever had the momentum was going to win that game.” Haber (18 kills, two blocks, one ace), who racked up a team-high six kills in the fourth-set loss, slammed down three for Westhampton in the fifth, his second putting WesthampContinued On Page 38.

Commercial • Industrial • Residential Septic Installations

631-907-4426

The Independent

Sag Harbor’s Dynamic Duo Will Be Missed Seniors Sam Cox and Olivia Cassone ‘put Pierson volleyball on the map’ By Desirée Keegan desiree@indyeastend.com

Seniors Sam Cox, left, and Olivia Cassone. Independent/Gordon M. Grant

Sam Cox and Olivia Cassone began calling themselves “the dynamic duo” as freshmen, and it just kind of stuck. It was only fitting that the pair capped off their illustrious volleyball careers with an appearance in the state tournament. “We thrive on each other’s energy and work so well together, it’s always fun for us,” said Cox, who’s been playing at the varsity level since she was in eighth grade. “We knew how amazing getting to states was two years ago and that we needed to go back. I wouldn’t have wanted anyone else there but her.” Pierson came up short in pool play at Cool Insuring Arena in Glens Falls November 23, but that didn’t stop the girls from celebrating all they’ve achieved. The Whalers fell to Portville 25-13, 25-14, to Valhalla 25-12, 25-14; and to Lake George 25-19, 25-15. “It was bittersweet, sad knowing that it was my last championship game in high school, but also exciting to be there one last time,” said Cassone, who was pulled up to play varsity during the playoffs as a freshman, and remained on the team from that point forward. “It was a different experience from the

first time, because I was prepared for the competition. I knew what was going to come at us.” Cox said the competition from other areas of the state was definitely tough. “The other Class C schools we played against today play many more games during the season, which helps with experience,” she said. “Although we didn’t come out on top, I’m happy with our gameplay today.” The senior said she thinks her team started off a bit quiet, and could tell some of the girls were nervous. About half the team — Cassone and Cox, juniors Gylia Dryden and Lilith Bastek-Ochoa, and sophomore Sophia Mancino were on the Pierson team that made it to the state tournament in 2017. “Once we became more comfortable with the court we picked it up and had a lot of fun,” Cox said. “Being in that arena was a great experience for the future and hopefully motivated the younger players to return in the coming years.”

A Hard Hit

“Knowing it was our last year, we

Let

mickey pick it up so you don’t have to!

wanted to give it everything we had,” Cox continued. “Olivia and I were talking about how these memories and experiences will be with us for the rest of our lives. It shows that we can defy odds to return — achieve our goals.” Cassone thought the level of skill was appropriate for the championships, and well-matched. What made it difficult for the Whalers is they were without Pierson junior Ngelika Tobias Narvaez and Bridgehampton freshman Samantha Grabb heading upstate, and lost Pierson sophomore Grace Brosnan after the first set pool play. An outside hitter came down on her ankle, spraining and potentially fracturing it. “Not only was it a hard hit for us strategically, but also mentally,” Cassone said. “We were never able to get back on track after that. I think the odds were stacked against us, but even after all that we gave it our best shot.” She too said being upstate with her partner-in-crime felt right. “We have strived to be the best captains we could be and one of our goals was helping the team get to states,” Cassone said. “But this also isn’t a one or two-person game. You

can be giving 110 percent, but if the team doesn’t do the same, you won’t be successful. I enjoyed being a part of Pierson’s program, especially because I had a coach who listened to our ideas and supported us.” Cox said she and Cassone regularly texted each other new ideas, planned new strategies, and shared those with head coach Donna Fisher. Fisher said the girls would call her, text her with those ideas all hours of the day, every day, asking to meet or come over her house. “I had a lot of faith in them,” she said. “They’re very knowledgeable and helpful to me and the team. Because it’s a younger team now, it will be hard for the girls to fill the shoes of Liv and Sam. Not only are they great players but great leaders as well.” She said during a team dinner with all the schools in the state tournament prior to the matches Cox and Cassone performed a rap in front of the group about the team and the hamlets it represents. “It was cute,” she said. The coach has known the girls Continued On Page 38.

Heating • Diesel Residential • Commercial • Competitive Local Prices •

mickey’s carting corp.

the Best service! the Best Value! professional Waste removal company since 1986

• Homeowners, Businesses and Builder services. • Loose pickup (we have men that can help remove the debris) • Basement-relocation cleanups • Demolition services

668-9120

FULL SERVICE AVAILABLE Discount Oil Company • Service Available Premium Treated Oil Guaranteed Clean

Sports

November 27, 2019

Swimmers Finish Season At States East Hampton’s seniors reflect on careers By Desirée Keegan desiree@indyeastend.com

“They’re some of my favorite people,” freshman Jane Brierley said. “It’s sad to see them leave.” Brierley was talking about the three seniors in her 200-yard medley and freestyle relays that competed upstate this past weekend — Julia Brierley, Darcy McFarland, and Sophia Swanson, who’ve been fixtures on the East Hampton High School swim team since they were eighth-graders. “I love how much of a team we are. We all love each other,” she said. “As a team we’re really close, so we had a talk about how well we wanted to do and how we wanted to make states,” Swanson said. “It’s been pushing us since the first day we got in the pool. We all worked really hard.” In the 200 medley relay the Bonackers finished 27th in 1 minute, 51.77

seconds at Ithaca College November 23, and the 200 freestyle 38th in 1:42.16. The quartet were part of an elite handful of athletes chosen from more than 7000 female varsity swimmers in the state who qualified. “I’m so happy with how we did. Most of us don’t care about who wins or loses we just want to do our best,” Brierley said. “I think it gets more exciting as the years go on, and I think we all deserve this.” For McFarland, she’s always called getting in the pool her getaway. “It’s the escapism from every part of my life,” she said. “I’m getting ready for college, submitting applications, so this is like my break; my moment of Zen.” Speaking of college Swanson is choosing between several Division I

East Hampton’s 200 medley and 200 freestyle relay quartet of seniors Darcy McFarland, Julia Brierley, and Sophia Swanson, and freshman Jane Brierley. Independent/Courtesy Craig Brierley

schools, but has yet to make up her mind on where. “I’m indecisive,” she said, laughing, but knows regardless she’ll be prepared. “This team has become a family to me, and it definitely pushed me and

Long Island’s Home for Music Lovers Featuring The EHM Morning Show with Jo Weekdays 6am to 10am

opened by eyes to a bunch of different things. It helped me with training and being a better teammate.” The three seniors have also competed as members of the YMCA East Continued On Page 38.

The Independent

Westhampton Wins

tain: “We’ve had fun, enjoyed the ride.”

Continued From Page 35.

ton out front 11-8, but a Long Beach kill and soft hit that just fell over the net put the Marines right back in it. Junior Hank Scherer (8 kills, 14 digs) dumped the ball into the hole at midcourt before Farnan’s back-to-back kills. “They’re a really consistent team and play a lot of players, so we just had to keep up with their pace and set the tone for each set,” senior Matt Lambert (18 digs) said. His older brother Tom had played for the team, and Lambert thought back to the 7-8, 5-11, and 2-16 seasons that followed this one as motivation for him to dive all over the court to dig out some big saves to keep the Hurricanes in volleys. “I just didn’t want my season to end,” he said. “My brother played here for four years and nothing much happened, but they set the stage for us. It’s nuts. This is spectacular.” Reed said the team’s goal was to win counties, but thought Westhampton had a chance up in Albany in the state semifinals at the Capital Center November 23. “I potentially see us coming out as state champs, which is 100 percent unbelievable,” Reed said, excitedly chuckling through an ear-to-ear grin following the Long Island win. “From little old Westhampton.” Unfortunately, Westhampton lost all four of its pool play sets Saturday — two to Grand Island, 25-21, 25-20, and two to Jamesville-DeWitt, 32-30 and 25-17. Grand Island went on to defeat Jamesville-DeWitt (2512, 25-16, 25-11) for the state title. “We’ve come so far,” Haber said. “This whole season we’ve been working so hard trying to get to this point, and it’s finally paid off.” Barnett said regardless of the outcome he knew one thing for cer-

Dynamic Duo

Continued From Page 36. and worked with them since elementary school. Fisher has coached the younger girls in the district for 15 years, and been the varsity leader the last six. While she said she’s typically not one to get emotional, she admits she broke down and cried at the end of the last game against Lake George. “I started sobbing,” she said. “Not because we lost, but because I’m going to miss them so much. I’m so proud and happy for them. I love those girls.”

Encouraging Other Girls Cassone said she and Cox started playing together at Sagg Main Beach. Cox began playing club volleyball a few years ago and plays beach volleyball, too. The three have also been part of a summer leadership program. “The bond is very strong,” Fisher said. “I don’t know what I’ll do without them.” While the coach said she typically had to walk down the halls begging kids to join the team, getting them interested hasn’t been hard now, especially with the program ‘s success as of late. She said almost 50 kids tried out for seventh and eighth-grade team this year. “So many young girls come out to the games,” Fisher said. “Sam and Olivia have gotten a lot of awards, a lot of hype, a lot of fans to come. The community support has been amazing and I think it’s because they put it out there and the younger girls want to be like them — want to emulate them as much as they can.” Cox encouraged other girls to compete with a club team, and Fisher said a record five on this year’s team now have. “It’s been amazing working with Sam. She has terrific, spot-on court

At Your Service On The Holidays Adult Clinics TBA Inquire Within

OPEN THANKSGIVING DAY

OPEN CHRISTMAS EVE & CHRISTMAS DAY

EAST HAMPTON INDOOR TENNIS (631) 537-8012

EH Swim Team Continued From Page 37.

Hampton RECenter’s competitive club team, the Hurricanes, since they were little girls. Swanson, who finished the 100 butterfly 41st in 59.31 and 45th in the 100 freestyle in 54.47 swimming on short rest, started her journey through the water as a beach lifeguard. She grew competitive to beat her older sister Isabella. “I was really scared to go in the water at first,” she said, laughing. “Because of the area we live in, everyone swims here — everyone loves to swim. I guess I fell in love with it, too.” Julia Brierley, who is the daughter of head coach Craig Brierley, had the hope of beating her older brothers. “As the youngest, I wanted to prove myself,” she said, smiling. “I love the sport.”

Her father said it’s been incredible for him to watch the girls grow. “Their season of hard work, commitment, and dedication to the team was evident as they competed along with the best in New York State,” he said. “It was so inspiring to watch this year’s group of student-athletes compete with heart and give all they had in every race throughout the season. Our girls represented their schools with respect and dignity with so many wonderful accomplishments and personal growth both in and out of the pool. And our alumni will be happy to know that the 2019 Bonac girls left the team in a better place than when they got here.” As a captain this season, his daughter said tried her best to set a good example. “I know they respected me,” said Brierley, who will be competing for Division III’s SUNY Geneseo next season. “But they also wanted to be my friend. Some girls were scared, but we’d rally around each other with words of encouragement,” Brierley added. “Positive reinforcement like, ‘You’re doing great.’ ‘You won’t fail.’ ‘You’ve got this.’ I think everyone played a part in that.” Jane Brierley, who finished 34th in the 100 breaststroke in 1:08.85, said the seniors have set up the Bonacker team for success. “We have what it takes, but we’re going to have to step it up,” she said. “Them leaving will be more motivation to do better.” “A bunch of new girls came in this season,” Brierley said. “They will be back next, so we’re continuing to grow.” She added it’s nice ending the season on a high note with the girls she’s grown up with. “I’ve learned a lot about what I can do and mentally what I’m capable of,” Brierley said. “I had low point a couple years ago, and it was hard to get through, but I’m so happy I did. I’ve learned so much.”

Masterpiece Cleaning Childrens Clinics TBA Inquire Within

OPEN NEW YEAR’S DAY

sense, and she knows where everyone should be on the court, knows her offenses and defense, she likes to scout,” Fisher said. “She’s a great resource and she’s been very helpful not only with the younger kids but for me, too. I know the other teams would key on her, know to try to tire her out and serve to her and try to block her — she was the one to go after because they know how smart and talented she is.” A big thing for Cox was to have the opportunity to compete in college. Following the Long Island championship game her dream came true. While unable to announce her unofficial signing, she will be playing Division III in college next year. “I’m super pumped — very excited,” Cox said. “I’m so glad I’ve found my home and can’t wait to grow that much more. I have learned so much from coach Fisher that I’ll take into college: how to work with others, work for your goals, and fighting until the last point. We’ve all put Pierson volleyball on the map.”

www.ehit.ws

Keeping homes sparkly-clean for over twenty years. Southampton to Montauk Commercial | Residential | Parties House Openings & Closings 631.788.7180 masterpiececleaning.com

Sports

November 27, 2019

INDY FIT By Nicole Teitler

A Family Supporting Fitness Cody Hoyt opens 7 Fitness in Westhampton Beach nicole@indyeastend.com @NikkiOnTheDaily

It’s been two days and I’m still having problems standing up. That may sound like a bad thing, but when I asked Cody Hoyt of 7 Fitness to show me new leg exercises and to “push my limits,” he certainly delivered. Pain today, strength tomorrow. A sleek black exterior, floor to ceiling windows, with black-accented interior design and mirrors across the wall, 7 Fitness in Westhampton Beach is as Instagrammable as it is motivating. It opened up Memorial Day weekend right off Old Riverhead Road as a 24/7 studio with everything necessary for an all-body workout. The cardio equipment impresses with the latest: a Woodway Treadmill, motorless Assault Treadmill, Concept 2 Rower, Octane Max Trainer, and a Peloton Bike, with instant access to training classes ranging from cycling to yoga. Strengthening equipment surrounds with two strength racks with landmines, barbells and bumper plates, dumbbells, fixed barbells, a cable machine, and medicine balls.

Other highlights include stall bars, TRX straps, Aqua Boxing Bag, battle ropes, ladders and hurdles, resistant bands, BOSU ball, kettlebells, and a 12-yard turf. All of this is offset with an infrared sauna, a balancing component to sore muscles and overall health. The number “7” is significant to Hoyt. It was his jersey number growing up, from peewee little league to college lacrosse, and it even marks his wedding anniversary (7/7/2017). So, after a background of working at other gyms and doing personal training at people’s homes for years, when the opportunity came to open up his own fitness studio, he could only think of one name, “7 Fitness.” Hoyt and his sister, Christie Hoyt Tagliavia, are both in their early 30s and building a future on the East End — Christie resides in East Hampton with her husband, and Hoyt and his wife are raising two little ones. 7 Fitness is more than just a gym but a family supporting individual fitness goals. As Hoyt guided me through unique combos I hadn’t explored on my own,

Shelter Tails Adopt a Shelter Pet Bring your new best friend home!! Pet of the Week: Rolly Rolly is an adorable dog who was brought to our shelter when her family was no longer able to care for her. She’s very shy when meeting new people and needs time to adjust to new surroundings. Overall, Rolly is a very timid girl with a big heart. Once she gets to know you, she’s the biggest mush! Rolly gets along with most other dogs and would do best in a home with children 10+ who are understanding of her shy nature. If you’re patient with a relaxing home, Rolly might be your perfect match! Stop by to meet this beautiful girl today.

Please call 728-PETS(7387) or visit our website at

www.southamptonanimalshelter.com.

Cody Hoyt. Independent/Nicole Teitler

I was challenged while simultaneously feeling like I was part of a team. The facility currently has 16 members with a cap off number at 35 so it maintains an intimate studio feel without members worrying about any crowding. For $285 a month, membership includes all access, anytime, unlimited infrared sauna, and two personal training sessions from Hoyt

himself upon joining (so you can feel as sore as I currently do). Non-members are welcomed by appointment for $120 PT sessions per hour, or $140 for two ($70 per person). Through December 15, 7 Fitness is offering a two-for-one special: purchase any infrared sauna session and get one free. Learn more or book a session at www.7fitness.net.

Sports Sponsored by

Give us a Call Before Problems Arise

A to Z Auto Radiator & Air Conditioning

1040A Hortons Ln, Southold, NY 11971 Auto, Truck, Industrial Equipment & RV Cooling, Heating & A/C Systems Mention you saw us in The Independent

Bob Andruszkiewicz

(Prop.)

Phone: 631-765-6849 • Fax: 631-765-6847 email: HvyResQ1@aol.com

The Independent

Lennon Educates

about some of them being caught vaping, doing drugs, and even drinking. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I want give them a different perspective and give them real-life examples of what can happen if they continue this behavior,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If they hear this at age 12, 13, 14 and they realize the scary truth of it all, they might, hopefully, stop and get better.â&#x20AC;? Lennon is currently a freshman at Suffolk County Community College majoring in adolescent education in biology and minoring in addiction studies. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I want to learn more about how addiction works and where it starts â&#x20AC;&#x201D; on a different level than what I know now,â&#x20AC;? Lennon said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m grateful every time Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m recognized because, with that, others become aware of what Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m doing and how addiction is a big problem in the United States. And that itself needs as much acknowledgement as it can get. I will continue the work Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m doing. Hopefully, for a long time.â&#x20AC;?

Continued From Page 10.

music, sharing her story, and knowing she was helping others. Talking to students about her journey started in the winter of 2018, presenting during her high schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s health classes. Hampton Bays Superintendent Lars Clemensen, who nominated Lennon for the Health & Welfare Council award, said heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s grateful the nonprofit recognized his alumna. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She is a remarkable young woman who has taken a very challenging set of circumstances and used them, and her voice, to make change in our communities,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She has, and will continue to have, a tremendous impact for good.â&#x20AC;? Jake Davidson, a Hampton Bays High School physical education and health teacher, said heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also proud of Lennon and the effects sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s had. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She developed a presentation for high school students that really affected them, mostly because she was willing to be vulnerable and share her own story with her peers,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Now, she will be speaking to our middle school students, and I know she will continue to change lives with her hard work and dedication.â&#x20AC;? Lennon said she decided to share her story with younger kids after hearing

Beach Renovations Continued From Page 10.

getary estimate,â&#x20AC;? Jedlicka said in response to the high cost. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Until it comes in at bid date, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard to really determine exactly what the number is.â&#x20AC;? The associate said the western

)('&%$#$)"&! ) & # & &% &) & &

&! & & & &&

& & & & & â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘

,+*)-(')&&%-$+#%&"!-& - - + $ + +" "-& - -"& )(-& -'!()-)! $%+ *-& -' ( &" -( +' - # + ' - + $ -# +& %% - # + ' -# $- - & - + $ ( &" -( +' - &' (- + )-! +%+ - &-!' + % -%+( - %+'+ -+ & "! +& -'&"# ) $' ( &" -+(( ( $( -! $- '&"" $-(&% +& ( +%+ - &-'&"# ) $- ##% - ! -# &$ ' -& + *( & *-+ # (& !%-! $-& *! + ! +& !%-( +%%(- + $ ' %% - !%-! $- + -'&"" +'! +& -( +%%( +(#%! (-'& & (-! $- + $% - )! +& !+%-& + $-! $-! +%+ - &- ' +& -+ -!- !( #!' $- + & " !%-"! )-( +%%(- + $ !(+'-'&"# -( +%%(- + $ --

portion of the parking lot is where the sanitary system with 3800 gallons of storage would go. Assuming the groundwater is high has also been taken into consideration, he said, in regards to leaching. A concrete barrier would be installed around the system and covered with a pad overtop. Jedlicka foresees one parking space being lost because of this, and said repaving and restriping of the entire parking lot would follow. â&#x20AC;&#x153;One thing weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been focused on these past few years is addressing infrastructure, particularly at our beaches, because we know how important they are to our economy and to the enjoyment of our residents and visitors,â&#x20AC;? Duolos said. The renovations have already been established as a capital project, and because of permitting requirements, Duolos said the town would most likely not break ground until fall of next year. Schneiderman asked to see the costs compared with a prefabricated wood building. The superintendent also wants to price out moving the structure and the walkway along the edge of the current parking lot so that access to the beach would be even more accessible to the handicapped, while also putting the wastewater treatment system at grade, instead of at a potential elevation. Because the reserve funds are generated through the creation of subdivisions, which the town has not seen many of as of late, the fund is not replenishing quickly, so heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to proceed with caution when it comes to using over 75 percent of the reserves. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to look at the cost differentials and make an informed decision â&#x20AC;&#x201D; approach it with the most cost-savings possible,â&#x20AC;? Schneiderman said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not that we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have the money, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about saving some of the funds to be able to do other projects.â&#x20AC;?

Bronx Is Broken Continued From Page 13.

jail obtained by The New Yorker and the Times showed that Browder was beaten often by both guards and fellow inmates. In 2013, the Bronx DA could not offer up the alleged victim, charges were dropped, and Browder was released. In 2015, the Times, which had previously chronicled the crumbling criminal justice system in the Bronx, reported on Browderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s suicide. The case sparked outrage amongst New York legislators, with demands for radical change to the criminal procedure law. They got their way this past spring. Now, East End towns and villages will have to pay for manpower and equipment to cope with the new laws. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are going to be huge administrative burdens placed upon towns, and East Hampton is no exception,â&#x20AC;? Van Scoyoc said. Since most zoning code violations are classified as misdemeanor crimes, with the law changes, particularly regarding the sharing of evidence with a defendant following his arraignment, the townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s code enforcement division will be radically affected, as well. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You can imagine the amount of additional work that various departments will have to take on in order to comply with this,â&#x20AC;? Van Scoyoc said. Towns across the state have already passed their budgets. They now need to find more money. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The cost is not budgeted,â&#x20AC;? Schneiderman said of the coming changes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The timeliness issues were not well thought out and in many cases are not realistic,â&#x20AC;? Chief Sarlo said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What amounts to a monumental shift in court case preparation is essentially an unfunded mandate.â&#x20AC;? Schneiderman said he anticipates less officers on the streets, with more required to sit at desks to comply with the new laws.

( - -! % - &- & -& - ! $! (-! $-%! -& - +$! ( -

& & & & & & --

% !( - +(+ - ##% - ! (- (+ -! - !##% ! '&"-& -(# ! - &-! - ##% - ! # ( ! + - + )+ - ) - ! ') -

Established 1863 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Member FDIC

Apple Bank offers Medical/Dental/Vision, 401(k), Tuition Reimbursement and more to full-time employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, military and/or veteran status, or any other federal or state legally-protected classes.

67 Newtown Lane, East Hampton, NY

631.324.6215

November 27, 2019

Classiﬁeds

To Advertise In This Directory, Call The Independent at 631 324 2500 www.indyeastend.com Classiﬁed Deadline: Monday at Noon

Articles For Sale SEASONED FIREWOOD $380.00 Cord (Delivered and stacked) $320.00 Cord (dumped) $200.00 1/2 Cord (Delivered and stacked) $170.00 1/2 Cord (dumped) Call Jim 631-921-9957. 3-26-28

FIREWOOD FOR SALE Seasoned Cord $345 stacked, $320 dumped, Unseasoned Cord $275 stacked, $250 dumped, 1/2 Cord $180. Free bucket of kindling. 631284-9326. 10-3-12

Autos For Sale

Help Wanted SOUTH FORK Construction company seeking experienced dock builders. Also seeking laborers willing to learn the trade, year round must have DMV license. 516-458-7328. 10-4-13 HVAC SERVICE/INSTALL TECHS, Year-Round, P/T or Seasonal, Health Benefits, Housing Allowance, 401K with Matching Contributions, Training & Tools provided. $5,000+ Sign on bonus available for qualified applicants. Grant Heating & Cooling 6 31 -324- 0 679. donna@ granthvac.com. Inquiries kept confidential.

cient in Microsoft Office and have excellent communication skills. This position will support the Executive Assistant to the Chairman of the company. Responsibilities will include answering calls, preparing memo’s, filing, travel and event booking. The ideal candidate will be able to work under pressure in a fast paced environment. Please forward your resume with salary requirements to: accounsthr@sabinmetal.com 9-4-12

Pets

Real Estate For Sale/Rent

9-4-12

1998 RED JEEP WRANGLER SPORT - High miles, Overhead valve 6 (fully rebuilt less than 10,000 miles) Comes with Full Metal Top and Full Soft Top, excellent tires, CD Radio, extra lighting, a must see. $6,000 or best reasonable offer. Call and 631-749-0258 leave message. UFN www.indyeastend.com www.indyeastend.com www.indyeastend.com www.indyeastend.com www.indyeastend.com www.indyeastend.com www.indyeastend.com www.indyeastend.com www.indyeastend.com www.indyeastend.com www.indyeastend.com www.indyeastend.com

Help Wanted

could live comfortably for years to come. They have been waiting sooo long and are such loving cats! Mongo is like a dog with his comical personality and Felix is super laid back. Both fully vetted and chipped. They love other cats and would be fine with a non-aggressive dog. Please consider offering them a home and your companionship. Call RSVP for more info 631-533-2738 or visit rsvpinc.org.. “Sponsored by Ellen Hopkins” R.S.V.P. (516) 695-0425 (516) 695-0425

HOUSEKEEPING Laundry. The Mill House Inn. Housekeeping/laundry staff, fulltime, year-round position. We have a great work environment with advancement opportunities for experienced and essential individuals. Weekends, holidays, flexible schedule, passion and dedication are required. Please send resume or contact information to hookmill@gmail.comom 9-4-12

Call or text at 917-744-1447

PRIMELINE MODULAR HOMES, INC. Builders of Customized Modular Floor Plans that Fit Within Your Budget. Licensed & Insured. Locally Owned Since 1993. Steve Graboski, Builder Amagansett, N.Y. 11930

WE ARE LOOKING FOR AN ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT to join our team! The GAVIN Tel: 631-267-2150 ideal candidate will be profi- 3 year meat trade survivor Fax: 631-267-8923 from China. Great with kids & email: other dogs. Loves to be with primemod@aol.com www.primelinemodpeople but also likes his larhomes.com space. Looking for his for23-26-45 ever home! JAKES RESCUE RANCH HAMPTON BAYS Luxury check the website jakesrescueranch.org 9-10-18 house share rooms. Apply at www.LocalHouseShare.com.

Ad Sales Representative

We are looking for Advertising and Special Events Sales Representatives who enjoy meeting with local businesses and helping their businesses grow. If you have Sales Experience, energy and are looking to be a part of an exciting and fun team – we’re looking for you. You will handle all aspects of advertising for local businesses: print, digital, sponsorships and events. Previous media sales is a plus. If you’re interested in learning more please send your information to Dan Schock, Head of Sales at dan@indyeastend.com.

Mongo was found near a dumpster in Nov, 2016. He was an orange & white male, approx. 3 years young. When Mongo was rescued and in RSVP's care, he bonded with Felix, another male cat, approx. 6 years. They became inseparable buddies while being fostered together. Unfortunately, they tested positive for FIV, the feline aids virus. But FIV is not necessarily fatal and they do not have any symptoms. Both are in excellent health and

JOIN THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD AUXILLARY

1-973-650-0052 UFN

Services

CHIMNEY SERVICE

TREE SPECIALIST-Topping for view and sunlight. Tree removal, pruning, etc. 631747-5797. UFN

Cleaning, Chimney Caps, Chimney Repairs, Waterproofing, Relining, Animal Removal, Dryer Vent Service. Island Wide Maintenance is your highly qualified, friendly family chimney company. Take advantage of our Fall Specials on chimney cleanings with a full 12 point fire and safety inspection for only $79.99 and dryer vent cleaning starting as low as $110. Call 1-844-676-2468 or the cell # text compatible

www.indyeastend.com

12-1-12

11-4-14

The largest circulation weekly newspaper on the East End of Long Island.

Be a part of the largest circulated weekly newspaper on the East End of Long Island. The Independent is the go-to weekly read for both year-round and summer residents alike who want to stay on top of Everything East End. And we’re hiring!

For Sale

“Four matching woodgrain laminated wall units with interior lighting. The one with the drawers is 18 inches wide. The other 3 are 30 inches wide each. The are all the same height - 75 inches each and the same depth - 16 inches each. They are ready to be picked up. $400 or best offer for all 4.”

INDUSTRIAL RENTAL WAREHOUSE approx 1,260 sq. feet and beautiful office 620 sq. feet w/bath, shower, kitchenette ready to move in. References, security, utilities not included. Long term lease available. $2,200 per month. 631-287-1618. 9-4-12

Tree Service

631-445-2073.

The Independent

East End Business & Service Air Cond & Heating

Bottled Water

To Advertise In This Directory, Call The Independent at 631 324 2500 www.indyeastend.com

Construction

ALL TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION/ HOME IMPROVEMENT Residential & Commercial

Auto Body

Business Services

V.A.V. CLASSICS Fine Paint and Body

The Ultimate in BMW and Mercedes Bodywork Foreign and Domestic

Spray Booth and Unibody Repair Detailing and Waxing

283-9409 www.vavclassics.com

PAYCHEX Payroll • HR • Retirement Insurance

Canvas Awnings Marine Boat Covers

CE King & Sons Inc. www.kingsawnings.com

10 St. Francis Place, Springs East Hampton, NY 11937 631-324-4944 • FAX 631-329-3669

Custom Crafted Awnings, Pergola Covers, Sun Shades, Screens and Hurricane Shutters

• Fast Installation • Over 150 Fabric Patterns & Colors • Superior Quality & Construction sunesta.com 631-287-6080

Call CAROL or DUFFY for a FREE ESTIMATE

www.eastendawning.com

BBQ Cleaning

$2ith5CoOuFpoFn W

Grill Cleaning, Service & Maintenance

“Because you don’t want to do it”

631-209-5688

www.sparklegrill.com

Free Estimates

631-772-2221 www.universalroofingny.com

Lic #52276-H • Southampton Lic #L004369 • East Hampton Lic #8629-2015 CLASSIFIED • SERVICE • PRINT • DISPLAY • WEB • CLASSIFIED • SERVICE • PRINT • DISPLAY • WEB

Zackary Will

Awning

Chimney Service & Repairs • Masonry Bricks • Roofing • All types of Roofing • Gutters Siding • Skylights, Soffits Fascia & Wood Trim Removal & Repair

Small Business Consultant 631-258-3491 zwill@paychex.com

WE KNOW THE HAMPTONS!

Call The Independent to find out how our experienced Sales and Design Teams can create an advertising campaign tailored to suit your business.

www.indyeastend.com 631-324-2500

Dan W. Leach Custom Builder

• CUSTOM RENOVATIONS & CONSTRUCTION SPECIALIST • ALL CEDAR • MAHOGANY • CUMARU + IPE DECKS DESIGNED + BUILT W/WIRE RAILING • FINISHED BASEMENTS + BATHROOMS • SIDING • PAINTING • TILE • MASONRY • DRAFTING & FULL PERMITS PROMPT • RELIABLE • PROFESSIONAL QUALITY DANWLEACH@AOL.COM

631-345-9393

EAST END SINCE 1982 SH & EH LICENSED & INSURED

CLASSIFIED • SERVICE • PRINT • DISPLAY • WEB • CLASSIFIED • SERVICE • PRINT • DISPLAY • WEB

Chimneys

CHIMNEY

Roofing • Chimney Gutters • Siding • Decks Skylights • Masonry *Cleaned *Repaired *Installed Family Owned & Operated 8553396009 6314881088 SunriseRoofingOutlook.com www.SunriseRoofingAndChimney.com Licensed & Insured

Car Wash

Decks

November 27, 2019

East End Business & Service Estate Management

Fencing

To Advertise In This Directory, Call The Independent at 631 324 2500 www.indyeastend.com

Glass & Mirrors

Flooring

Help-When You Need It!

Robert E. Otto,Inc. Glass & Mirror

Errands, Small Jobs, Pick-Ups to NYC Extensive Knowledge of East End Westhampton to Montauk

Serving The East End Since 1960

Dan Mc Grory Honest, Reliable, Retired 516-220-6529

350 Montauk Highway â&#x20AC;¢ Wainscott

631-537-1515

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Let me make your job easier

Glass, Mirrors, Shower Doors, Combination Storm/Screen Windows & Doors

Handyman

www.indyeastend.com

CR Wood Floors Residential â&#x20AC;¢ Commercial-Industrial Custom Wood Fence (All Styles) â&#x20AC;¢ Electrically Operated Gates Arbors â&#x20AC;¢ Pergolas â&#x20AC;¢ Deer Fence â&#x20AC;¢ Bid Estimates for Contractors Ornamental Estate Rail â&#x20AC;¢ Fencing for Tennis Courts Chain Link â&#x20AC;¢ Pool Enclosures â&#x20AC;¢ Baby Loc PVC Fence â&#x20AC;¢ Railings

631-682-8004 â&#x20AC;¢ www.fenceworksli.com Design-Build-Install â&#x20AC;¢ Serving the North & South Forks Family Owned and Operated 39162 CLASSIFIED â&#x20AC;¢ SERVICE â&#x20AC;¢ PRINT â&#x20AC;¢ DISPLAY â&#x20AC;¢ WEB â&#x20AC;¢ CLASSIFIED â&#x20AC;¢ SERVICE â&#x20AC;¢ PRINT â&#x20AC;¢ DISPLAY â&#x20AC;¢ WEB

WE KNOW THE HAMPTONS!

Call The Independent to find out how our experienced Sales and Design Teams can create an advertising campaign tailored to suit your business.

www.indyeastend.com 631-324-2500

CLASSIFIED â&#x20AC;¢ SERVICE â&#x20AC;¢ PRINT â&#x20AC;¢ DISPLAY â&#x20AC;¢ WEB â&#x20AC;¢ CLASSIFIED â&#x20AC;¢ SERVICE â&#x20AC;¢ PRINT â&#x20AC;¢ DISPLAY â&#x20AC;¢ WEB

Installations Sanding Refinishing Free Estimates

30 Years Experience-Owner Operated

Licâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d

Cell: 631-599-2454 631-849-1973

Insâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d

Generators

GENERATORS SALES-SERVICE-INSTALLATIONS

EAST HAMPTON FENCE & GATE

Driveway Gate Specialists Cedar Fence â&#x20AC;¢ Aluminum Deer â&#x20AC;¢ PVC â&#x20AC;¢ Pool Picket â&#x20AC;¢ Gate Service Complete Design Installation and Service

631-324-5941

www.easthamptonfenceny.com

BUILDERS OF CUSTOM DRIVEWAY GATE SYSTEMS PROFESSIONAL FENCE INSTALLATION SCREENING TREES - POOL DEER CONTROL SPECIALISTS

631-EAST-END 327-8363

www.eastendfenceandgate.com

Home Improvement

CALL TODAY 631-567-2700

www.indyeastend.com www.indyeastend.com

Landscaping Construction Painting Cleaning Service Pool Service Fernando Perez "! !

CLASSIFIED â&#x20AC;¢ SERVICE â&#x20AC;¢ PRINT â&#x20AC;¢ DISPLAY â&#x20AC;¢ WEB â&#x20AC;¢ CLASSIFIED â&#x20AC;¢ SERVICE â&#x20AC;¢ PRINT â&#x20AC;¢ DISPLAY â&#x20AC;¢ WEB

WE KNOW THE HAMPTONS!

Call The Independent to find out how our experienced Sales and Design Teams can create an advertising campaign tailored to suit your business.

www.indyeastend.com 631-324-2500

CLASSIFIED â&#x20AC;¢ SERVICE â&#x20AC;¢ PRINT â&#x20AC;¢ DISPLAY â&#x20AC;¢ WEB â&#x20AC;¢ CLASSIFIED â&#x20AC;¢ SERVICE â&#x20AC;¢ PRINT â&#x20AC;¢ DISPLAY â&#x20AC;¢ WEB

The Independent

East End Business & Service House Cleaning

Landscaping

To Advertise In This Directory, Call The Independent at 631 324 2500 www.indyeastend.com

Landscape Design

Pest Control

Tick Control Your Local Horticultural Problem Solver

Masonry

Specialist in Moving, Providing Large Trees Saving Trees since 1986 Board Certified Master Arborist

631-283-0906 631-277-5171

STERLINGTREE.COM

Property Management Planting & Transplanting Irrigation & Maintenance Spring & Fall Clean Ups Landscaping & Masonary Design Weed Control Turf Fertilization Program Edging & Mulching Fully Licensed & Insured

516-885-2605

www.indyeastend.com www.indyeastend.com

www.indyeastend.com www.indyeastend.com Painting

Landscaping

M.W. LAVELLE PAINTING, INC.

Tick Control Your Local Horticultural Problem Solver Specialist in Moving, Providing Large Trees Saving Trees since 1986 Board Certified Master Arborist

8FFE $POUSPM t &EHJOH .VMDIJOH -BXO .PXJOH 1MBOUJOH 5SBOTQMBOUJOH *SSJHBUJPO .BJOUFOBODF 5VSG 'FSUJMJ[BUJPO 1SPHSBN -BOETDBQF .BTPOSZ %FTJHO 4QSJOH 'BMM $MFBO 6QT 1SPQFSUZ .BOBHFNFOU Fully Licensed & Insured

631-283-0906 631-277-5171

STERLINGTREE.COM

www.indyeastend.com www.indyeastend.com

路Interior and Exterior Painting路路Power Washing路 In Business for Over 20 Years

Licensed & Ins. License # 60011-H

LIKE US ON FACEBOOK

631.546.8048 MARTIN LAVELLE

MWLAVELLEPAINTING@YAHOO.COM

Personal Trainer

PERSONAL TRAINER Let me help you get toned up for summer CERTIFIED-IN-HOME Call Joe

631-804-7300

Southampton

287-9700 East Hampton 631324-9700 Southold 631765-9700 tickcontrol.com 631

November 27, 2019

East End Business & Service Pest Control

Plumbing & Heating

Pool Service

PLUMBING • HEATING • A/C

✓ ✓ ✓

A FULL SERVICE POOL COMPANY

TRUSTED QUALITY OUTSTANDING 24-HOUR SERVICE FREE IN-HOME EVALUATIONS WHATEVER IT TAKES

Plumbing & Heating

• WEEKLY MAINTENANCE $84 • OPENINGS/CLOSINGS $369 • CERTIFIED SERVICE TECHNICIANS • NEW CONSTRUCTION • GUNITE AND VINYL POOLS • RENOVATIONS • LINER CHANGES AND REPAIRS

CALL 631.871.6769

PLOVERPOOLSERVICE.COM OWNER OPERATED / LICENSED & INSURED

Heating & Air Conditioning www.HardyPlumbing.com

631-283-9333 631-287-1674

To Advertise In This Directory, Call The Independent at 631 324 2500 www.indyeastend.com

Pool Service

—Our Services—

✹ Pools & Spa Openings, Closings ✹ Salt Water Systems ✹ Heaters, Filters, Pool Pumps ✹ Installation & Repair ✹ Loop Lock Covers ✹ Pool Renovations ✹ New Construction

Licensed & Insured

631-833-9673

info@vitaliypools.com

info@HardyPlumbing.com Licensed, insured.

Property Management

Old School quality backed by New Age Technology Serving the North and South Forks and beyond

www.indyeastend.com www.indyeastend.com

Residential Commercial Gas Service & Installation Heating & Boiler Installation Water Main and RPZ Installation

Full Service Pool Care Liner & Gunite Installation Openings/Closings Weekly Maintenance All-inclusive, season long service packages starting at $2,850

telemarkinc.com | 631.537.1600

855.ELITEPOOL / 855.354.8376

Pets

info@elitepoolsny.com

Let The Independent get all up in your business for as little as

a WEEK!

Call Today to Advertise! 631-324-2500

Puppies

Big Blue POOLS & SPAS openings & closings weekly maintenance heater installation liner replacement loop-loc covers hot tub sales & care (631) 721 - POOL WWW.BIGBLUEPOOLSANDSPAS.COM

HAVANESE PUPPIES Hypo Allergenic/Non-Shedding

$1550 Call/Text 631-513-8257 HAVANESENEWYORK.COM

The Independent

Justice

they sought the truth. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want this to go the right way,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are demanding truth and justice.â&#x20AC;? Minerva Perez, executive director of OLA, and Sandra Dunn, the organizationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s associate director, led the group on a walk to nearby Town Hall. There, they spoke for several minutes. Perez said that it is important for the law enforcement agencies to reach out to the community. She asked why that hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t happened so far, and why the investigators have not tried to communicate with the Spanish-speaking community in their search for information about the incident. Dunn said the group was staying in contact with each other about the case, but not through major sites like Facebook. She acted as translator for the group. One woman said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want things to blow up on Facebook.

Continued From Page 6. ter killing somebody? It doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make sense,â&#x20AC;? Usma-Quinteroâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s aunt Mercedes Giaraldo said at the time. The Latino community fears the incident will be overlooked, according to those on-hand at the courthouse November 21. When Rana took the bench, in recognition of those in the courtroom in support of Usma-Quintero, she began explaining the new law to those in attendance, which was translated into Spanish. But the group stood up and walked out, en masse. Outside, they spoke about their feelings and objectives. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everyone deserves justice,â&#x20AC;? one woman said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The laws here are right, but the people enforcing the laws are wrong. We expect them to do the right thing.â&#x20AC;? She said

Roofing

Padre Jesus, who preaches in Catholic churches in Spanish from Greenport to Montauk, joined Sandra Dunn and Minerva Perez, both of OLA, on November 21 at the East Hampton Town complex. Independent/T.E. McMorrow

We just want to keep things calm and correct.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;As time goes by,â&#x20AC;? another woman

Weather Protection

said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think it is important that we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t let our presence fade away. We need to stay united as a front.â&#x20AC;?

Window Washing

VuSafe Storm Panels TM

Prepare Your Home for Storms Ahead

ROOFING

RooďŹ ng â&#x20AC;˘ Chimney Gutters â&#x20AC;˘ Siding Skylights â&#x20AC;˘ Masonry

Frank Theiling Carpentry â?&#x2013;ALL TYPES OF ROOFINGâ?&#x2013; ASPHALT, CEDAR, FLAT

*Cleaned *Repaired *Installed Family Owned & Operated 855ď&#x161;ş339ď&#x161;ş6009 631ď&#x161;ş488ď&#x161;ş1088

C L E A R LY P R O T E C T E D

SunriseRooďŹ ngď&#x2DC;łOutlook.com www.SunriseRooďŹ ngAndChimney.com Licensed & Insured

! !

HURRICANE RATED INSURANCE APPROVED

Call 800.522.1599 TO ORDER NOW!

Remodeling / Repairs Web Design

twm Tree Service

advertising website design social media strategy

â?&#x2013; Siding â?&#x2013; â?&#x2013; Trim â?&#x2013; Windows â?&#x2013; â?&#x2013; Doors â?&#x2013; Decks â?&#x2013; Local Owner/Operator on site everyday Licensed and Insured

www.indyeastend.com

CALL TODAY

631-283-2956 WWW.CCWINDOWS.NET 31654

www.indyeastend.com www.indyeastend.com www.indyeastend.com www.indyeastend.com www.indyeastend.com Wine Storage

OďŹ&#x20AC;. 516-807-5011 Fax. 631-734-7999

516-380-2138 www.FrankTheilingCarpentry.com

TIMELY ESTIMATES BECAUSE YOUR TIME IS VALUABLE

Celebrating 20 years of award-winning East End design excellence 631 553 7788 â&#x20AC;˘ hi@tywenzel.com www.tywenzel.com

Private and Bulk Wine Storage Temperature Controlled Warehouse 1800 Sound Avenue Mattituck, NY 11952 www.LongIslandWineTransportingAndStorage.com

November 27, 2019

LAST MINUTE ONLINE

Holiday

Shopping Guide Launch Date: December 16 (Closes Thursday, December 12)

Reach thousands of Holiday Shoppers waiting for last-minute deals

The Independent is putting together a special digital e-newsletter and online directory designed to help our subscribers know the best last-minute Holiday shopping deals on the East End.

Featured Items – Discounts – Gift Cards – Special Oﬀers – Clearance Sales We’ll be sending the Directory to our 12,000+ digital subscribers and promoting it to our 10,000+ social media followers on Monday, December 16 then it will be on our website – Indyeastend.com – through Dec 31. For only $100, you can let them know about your best Holiday deals and discounts. Every advertiser will get: Logo Address Website Link 20 Words of Ad Copy

Contact dan@indyeastend.com

or call 631-324-2500 to reserve your space now

The Independent

Historic Renovation

TRUSTED CUSTOM BUILDING AND RENOVATING for 36 years from Hamptons & North Fork to Nassau County DESIGN/CUSTOM BUILD

RESTORE RENOVATE REMODEL

631.731.3030 | EastBayBuildersinc.com