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Rainer Andreesen: Empathy Toward Inner Struggles

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MM Fine Art in Southampton welcomes a virtual exhibition that dives into the human condition. Based out of New York City and Sag Harbor, Canadian born artist Rainer Andreesen presents his solo show, “Headspace,” June 20 through July 5, where his work goes beyond the physical likeness of a subject in order to capture the spirit within.

Drawing since age five, admiring the works of Rembrandt and John Singer Sargent, the series was ignited last summer when his husband, Victor Garber, was on the precipice of a lifethreatening illness. Upon fearful backand-forths to the hospital, Andreesen took notice of the faces of passersby on the streets and city subways, curious about the internal struggles of individuals.

“Headspace” was born out of an empathetic understanding that what we see on the outside is a mere fraction what makes up a person. Each portrait in the series, notable for its contrasts, represents a pivotal relationship in Andreesen’s life, from his husband to the melodies of Mick Flannery.

For me, it was fate that we met that day.

My husband Victor and I were living in Southampton at the time and on a walk

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Rainer Andreesen’s “Wayne,” oil on canvas.

Andreesen dives into the human condition through portraiture

Describe your first interaction with studio owner, Peter Marcelle.

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to visit some friends around the corner from the gallery, which I had never noticed. I was impressed by the hanging work. I recognized Bo Bartlett, Daniel Sprick, and an Andrew Wyeth painting, and was impressed by the curation of the show.

On the visit with our friends who knew and respected the gallery, they said I should show the owner some of my work. I told them it was not near the level of paintings I saw though the window and would be too shy to approach the matter with the gallery. One of the friends we were visiting is a therapist, and immediately went into work mode and convinced me to show Peter and Catherine [McCormick] my work. Victor showed Peter some photos on his iPhone of my paintings and our relationship was born in that moment.

What other life events occurred that incited your dive into the human condition?

The subject of the human condition

has been a driving force in my work for many years. It has to be as a portrait painter, but the catalyst was listing to Pink Floyd’s “Dark Side of the Moon” and later watching the making of that album. Roger Waters’ words and explanation of them resonated deeply with me and took me on a journey that carries though every aspect of my work and life.

An awareness of empathy, compassion, and lessons learned from the past have been a driving force to hopefully move me forward.

What was it like painting one of the most important relationships of all, your husband Victor?

Painting Victor is like doing a selfportrait for me. There is a freedom that somehow allows me to experiment, be more expressive, and not worry so much about capturing the likeness, but more importantly to capture the spirit of him. I try to do that with all my work, but vanity is mysteriously lifted in the

process, when I paint Victor or myself.

You mention the significance of singer Mick Flannery in your artist statement. Care to share other influences?

The relationship with Mick Flannery was certainly a pivotal moment for me with painting this series of portraits, as his music guided me through every aspect from the start, to finishing each of these subjects.

Patricia Wettig and Ken Olin are two subjects I placed in one painting for the series. They have played a pivotal role in my life and work. They are great friends, and a huge inspiration in our lives. Patricia is an incredible actress and writer. She wrote a play called “F2M” that I saw a few years ago in the Catskills. It dropped me to my knees with its powerful message and brilliant introspection of the human condition. I think about that play constantly. Ken is a great actor and director whose work I also admire and am influenced by.

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News & Opinion Words Of Love, Call For Action East End protests and marches in wake of George Floyd’s death draw thousands

By Desirée Keegan, Christine Heeren, Kyle McKee, T.E. McMorrow, and Taylor K. Vecsey

Former Southampton resident and Shinnecock Indian Nation member Andrina Wekontash Smith is daring you to be uncomfortable.

In the wake of George Floyd’s death last month, the 34-year-old spoke poi-

gnantly to a crowd of hundreds in Southampton Village last Thursday morning during a vigil, discussing the issues of racism and inequality that have been longstanding for many generations.

“That discomfort that you feel is

a festering wound left too long unaddressed, the legacy of a violent system that began with the looting of indigenous lands and was built on the looting of black bodies,” she said June 4 at Agawam Park. “The success of America hinged on the denial of indigenous and black Americans’ pain. When this system is working its best, it leaves white Americans illequipped to hold capacity for our suffering. While that bubble of white privilege might shield you personally from its violence, you are no longer shielded from its visibility.”

Thousands were drawn out of their homes and hit the streets of the East End these past weeks to show solidarity and demand change. Hundreds of protests, memorials, and marches have occurred nationwide following the 46-year-old’s death on May 25. Floyd was arrested by

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Minnesota police after a deli employee accused him of buying cigarettes with a counterfeit $20 bill and being publicly drunk. Less than 20 minutes later, Floyd was pinned to the ground by three police officers, with one, who killed him kneeling on his neck. That officer, Derek Chauvin, was one of several who heard the man calling for help, saying he couldn’t breathe. A fourth officer prevented onlookers from intervening.

Video of Floyd’s death from bystanders and security cameras surfaced shortly after the incident, sending shock waves across the country and the world.

The day after Floyd’s death, the Minneapolis Police Department fired all four of the officers involved, and, on May 29, Heppein County attorney Mike Freeman announced murder and manslaughter charges against Chauvin. The other three officers involved — Alexander Kueng, Thomas Lane, and Tou Thao — all of whom can be seen participating in Floyd’s arrest, have since been charged with being accessories to murder.

“I am thrilled that so many of you are offering support, but when the moment comes that this conversation becomes too tough, you can turn off the TV. If you choose, you can ignore this plight,” Wekontash Smith said June 4. “We are far stronger together than we could ever dream to be apart, however, when we are apart, I need you to continue to carry the torch while venturing into those rooms Continued On Page 28.

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Congressional Candidates Debate Ahead Of Primary League of Women Voters asks for candidates’ stances on top issues

By Rick Murphy rmurphy@indyeastend.com

Gregory-John Fischer, Bridget Fleming, Perry Gershon, and Nancy Goroff all want a shot against Congressman Lee Zeldin — but only one will get the chance, at least on a major party ticket.

The race will be decided on June 23 when the Democratic Party primary takes place. Voters have the choice of going to the polls or mailing in ballots.

On June 1, the four candidates traded salvos at the annual debate hosted by the League of Women Voters.

Needless to say, the race mirrors the mood of the country, and Zeldin,

firmly and proudly in the pocket of Republican President Donald Trump, was lambasted for giving short shrift to local concerns.

“Zeldin fights more for Trump than he does for his own constituents,” said Gershon, setting the tone for the evening.

Goroff said she was stepping down as chair of the Chemistry Department at Stony Brook University to make her run.

“I’m frustrated with Trump and Zeldin for hawking unproven remedies

to the coronavirus,” she said.

The pandemic brought to the forefront one of the most frequent criticisms of the administration: the lack of a coherent national health care system.

“Health care is a right,” Gershon said.

One of the evils of the pandemic was the number of people with or without adequate health care, Fleming said.

But Fischer said relaxed immigration policies tax the system further.

“We must have humane immigration — people who come in that can function in our society,” he said.

The candidates agreed a renewed commitment to clean energy is essential. Goroff said it is a bipartisan initiative she feels confident she can advance in Washington. It should be a top priority to take immediate action, she said.

Fleming said she is leading the polls against Zeldin, a proven vote go-getter who beat Gershon two years ago by about 4 percentage points and knocked Tim Bishop off his 10-year perch in the First Congressional District in 2014.

“We have to think about who can take Zeldin on,” Fleming stressed. “We need to win. I’m winning the race.”

Goroff dismissed the poll Fleming

referred to, which is her own private poll. “It means nothing,” Goroff said.

With the COVID-19 pandemic crippling a nation now also torn apart by racial strife, all four candidates agreed Trump’s policies of isolationism and confrontation would be a disaster for the county and Long Island going forward. Health care, affordable housing, and clean water through aggressive sewer and septic system upgrades are critical local measures that the candidates believe are not being addressed, at least adequately, by Zeldin.

Fischer, a self-described long shot in the race who acknowledged he’s been “excluded” from other debates, castigated the efforts to contain the coronavirus in the critical first days the nation saw signs it’d entered the country.

“Our facilities were inadequate.

We did not isolate properly,” he charged. “It affected people of color.

No one needed to die.”

He warned that without a vaccine, the disease would return.

Fleming, of Water Mill, is an attorney and a current Suffolk County Legislator; Gershon, who lives in Manhattan and East Hampton, is a business man; Goroff, who holds a Ph.D., is a scientist; and Fischer, from Calverton, is a consultant.

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Governor Calls For Change In ‘Say Their Name’ Reform Agenda Cuomo wants to ban chokeholds and false, race-based 911 calls

By Taylor K. Vecsey taylor@indyeastend.com

Governor Andrew Cuomo is asking New York lawmakers to consider the “Say Their Name” reform agenda following the murder of George Floyd and what he called an ongoing pattern of police brutality against minority communities across the nation.

“The ‘Say Their Name’ reform agenda comes from the long list of names of people we have seen who have been abused by police officers, by the criminal justice system, and Mr. Floyd is just the last name on a very long list,” Cuomo said during his daily briefing on June 5. “Enough is enough.”

On what was day 12 of the national civil unrest in the aftermath of

Floyd’s death, the governor said he will work with the state Legislature, which reconvened on June 8, on four “cornerstones.”

“The first is transparency of prior disciplinary records of a police officer,” Cuomo said. “If they are being charged and investigated for abuse, their prior disciplinary record is relevant.” The change will require reforming 50-a of the Civil Rights Law. Secondly, the governor is calling for a ban on the use of chokeholds by law enforcement officers. “We went through this with Eric Garner,” he said.

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Cuomo also wants to prohibit false, race-based 911 calls. “A false 911 call based on race should be classified as a hate crime in the State of New York,” he said.

Lastly, he wants the attorney general designated as an independent prosecutor for all matters relating to the deaths of unarmed civilians at the hands of law enforcement officers. Five years ago, Cuomo put the attorney general in charge of such investiga-

tions through an executive order. “That should be codified in law,” he said.

The reform agenda works for everyone’s interest, according to the governor.

“Stopping police abuse vindicates the overwhelming majority — the 99.9 percent — of police who are there to do the right thing. It restores the confidence, the respect, and the trust that you need to make this relationship work. You have to heal the police-community relationship for the sake of the police and for the sake of the community.”

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Long Island Enters Phase 2 Barber shops, salons, retail activity resumes, and outdoor dining

By Taylor K. Vecsey taylor@indyeastend.com

Today, Long Island begins Phase 2 of reopening under New York Forward, 102 days after the first COVID-19 patient in the state was diagnosed.

Looking ahead to the June 10 milestone, Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone said Monday that “It is an important day for Long Island,” a day when he said a significant amount of economic activity will come back online.

Under this second phase of reopening, barber shops and hair salons can begin to see clients again. Office-based jobs, in-person retail — except malls with only interior entrances — and real estate services can all reopen doors with restrictions.

Each industry is subject to specific state guidelines to maximize safety and social distancing. For instance, barber-

shops and hair salons will be open by appointment only and employees are required to be tested for the novel coronavirus every two weeks. While salons that offer waxing, eye lash, and nail services can open, they are prohibited from offering those services — at least for now.

Restaurants with outdoor dining may begin to serve seated patrons outdoors only during Phase 2, as well, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced June 3. While restaurants were deemed essential businesses during the shutdown and have been open for takeout and deliveries, and can still offer those services, they are not allowed to fully reopen until the third phase. Even then, restaurants will be relegated to 50 percent of their regular capacity to allow for social distancing.

Suffolk Nearing A $1.5 Billion Budget Deficit County Executive Steve Bellone calls on federal government for assistance

By Desirée Keegan desiree@indyeastend.com Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone unveiled some sobering news — a

report released June 2 presented to the state Legislature’s budget committee

Alice + Olivia in East Hampton as they opened at the beginning of Phase 1. Independent/Richard Lewin

A push from restaurants and officials, including those in Suffolk County, led to the change regarding outdoor dining.

Tables outside must be spaced six feet apart, and all staff must wear face coverings. Customers will also have to wear face coverings when they are not seated at a table.

“They are ready to go,” Bellone said Monday of restaurants with existing outdoor dining.

Those without existing outdoor tables or those who wish to expand their outdoor dining have a clear path from the county. Bellone issued an executive order

two weeks ago that allows the Suffolk County Department of Health Services to automatically approve expansions for restaurants looking to add seating outdoors, even if it is not currently permitted, as a way to help restaurants survive during the pandemic.

Restaurants will still need local approval for extra outdoor seats, in part, because many will be looking for use of municipal sidewalks — but most towns and villages are doing their part to help the struggling restaurants. For instance, the Town of Southampton Public Safety & Emergency Management AdministraContinued On Page 31.

outlines a $1.1 to $1.5 billion budget deficit over the next two-and-a-half years due to COVID-19.

“This cataclysmic impact is far beyond anything we’ve ever seen before,” Bellone said. “We are talking about depression-era-level numbers here.”

He said, putting it in perspective, that number is three times the deficit Suffolk County inherited coming out of the 2007-08 global financial crisis.

Before the novel coronavirus hit, in 2019, the county was operating out of a surplus. Suffolk started this year ahead of pace to eliminate the last bit

of that inherited deficit, Bellone said.

Municipal and finance experts on the COVID-19 Fiscal Impact Task Force helped put together the report that will soon be released by the county executive’s office.

“It’s an important document because it provides a real understanding of what we are grappling with, the depth of what we are grappling with as a government,” Bellone said. “And it’s clear we have a long road ahead. The work to transform this government, to make it more efficient and to put the pieces in place necessary for it to reach Continued On Page 38.

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which does business as Parents for Megan’s Law, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the prevention and treatment of child sexual abuse and rape, the provision of comprehensive trauma informed support services to victims of violent crime, and elderly, minor, and disabled victims of all crime. Megan’s Law is the name for a federal law, and informal name for subsequent state laws in the U.S. requiring law enforcement to make information available to the public regarding registered sex offenders.

Laws were created in response to the murder of Megan Kanka.

Ahearn intends to form a coalition in Albany, adding victim’s rights resonate in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

“I’m not a divider,” she said. “I’m a unifier.”

This race pits Ahearn against Southampton Town Councilman Tommy John Schiavoni, Brookhaven Town Councilwoman Valerie Cartwright, New York State Public Employees Federation Regional Coordinator for Long Island Nora Higgins, and 19-year-old Skyler Johnson of Mt. Sinai.

Ahearn said in August of last year, before current state Senator Ken LaValle announces his retirement, she was the first to throw her name

Victims rights advocate running for state Senate seat

By Rick Murphy rmurphy@indyeastend.com

You would think Laura Ahearn felt like she was up against it 25 years ago, working out of a single room in her house with two small kids, trying to find a way to give sexual abuse victims the strength and heart to stand up to their abusers, a chance to survive.

Ahearn is relentless — a fighter — and that’s what she will bring to the table in Albany if elected to the state Senate.

“I have never backed down from protecting our most vulnerable among us — from children and families to se-

niors and veterans to victims of hate and even unscrupulous contractors who fail to pay wages due,” she said.

“People who need health care are victims. People who have outdated cesspools are victims. I’m centered on fighting for our community.”

When she was investigating Bishop William Murphy of Rockville Centre, she spent a week and $5000 of her own money gathering evidence he was protecting pedophile priests.

She is the founder and executive director of Crime Victims Center, Inc.,

Young Candidate Makes Spirited Run For Office Skyler Johnson, 19, on campaign trail

By Rick Murphy rmurphy@indyeastend.com

It seems perfectly natural that Skyler Johnson, 19, is seeking to replace Ken LaValle in the New York State Senate after watching the candidate campaign — despite the fact the retiring senator was in his third decade in office when Johnson was born.

Johnson’s grasp of the issues and his appeal to divergent voters, remind some onlookers of LaValle — and all he did was serve 44 years in Albany.

There are still those who consider age

a detriment, however.

Asked why people tend to think he is too young for candidacy, Skyler Johnson responds quizzically. “Most of our founding fathers were under 30. Thomas Jefferson was 19.”

Given the nation’s current political unrest, Johnson believes his positions place him perfectly in the forefront of the wave of change likely to take place.

“Our message resonates. The gen-

eral sense is that politics is an old people’s game so young people have been disenfranchised,” Johnson said. It’s obvious on the campaign trail Johnson has it in his bones. When he talks, people listen. His words resonate.

Johnson hails from Mt. Sinai and is a political science major at Suffolk Community College. He is already a veteran of a political campaign, acting as campaign manager for Sarah Deonarine, a Democrat who ran against another long-time Albany veteran Jane Bonner for the District 2 council seat. He said that experience gave him a sense of what it was like to be on the campaign trail. He’s been canvassing ever since.

This race pits Johnson against Laura Ahearn, Nora Higgins, Valerie Cartwright, and Tommy John Schiavoni. With the exception of Schiavoni, who currently sits on the Southampton Town Board, the field is devoid of elected politicians. Johnson is making a determined run.

“When I started, I had zero name recognition, none. But we are happy.

We are polling very well,” he said.

The landscape has changed considerably in the time since Johnson began campaigning, with the attack of the novel coronavirus and the civil arrest occurring since George Floyd’s murder. Young people are engaged

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out for consideration.

“I started working to get to know the constituency. Putting together a campaign is like running a small business. I like what we are pulling together,” she said.

“When I am elected to the New York State Senate, I will never stop fighting for those I represent. I have decades of experience to back that up. I will always take on the tough battles and I will deliver for Senate District 1.”

Only 19, Skyler Johnson is running for state Senate.

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anew. “I’ve received a lot of national attention,” he said.

Johnson is a self-described activist. He has periodically organized on issues such as gun violence, racism, and Native American Rights and LGTBQ issues — before they were brought to the fore by some national events. It about Long Island, he says.

The focus on his age is only used by his opponents, “so no one will take us seriously.” It’s a strategy that’s not working. “We will emerge from this primary,” Johnson said.

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COVID-19 Hits Minority Communities Hard Local leaders discuss how to approach systematic inequalities

By Desirée Keegan desiree@indyeastend.com Shinnecock Indian Nation Vice Chairman of the Council of Trustees Lance Gumbs. Independent/New York State Assembly Zoom

The state Assembly and Senate are exploring solutions to the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on minority communities.

“This hearing, I hope, will put both houses in our state legislature on the same page about what has happened so far, where things went wrong, and what we can do to support our minority communities and their healing,” said 31st senate district representative Senator Robert Jackson of Fort George, and chair of the Committee on Cities.

“These negative social and economic impacts already existed, and are now being amplified,” said Theresa Sanders, president of the Urban

League of Long Island.

Assemblyman Fred Thiele cochaired an over 11-hour-long joint public hearing May 18, where many community leaders aired their grievances, including Shinnecock Indian Nation Vice Chairman of the Council of Trustees Lance Gumbs.

Gumbs, who is also the northeast regional alternative vice president for the National Congress of American Indians, spoke about how severe the novel coronavirus has impacted the Navajo Nation and the pueblos in New Mexico, hitting them so hard they face the possibility of extinction.

“The impact on our communities is dire,” he said. “Luckily, here, we

have avoided that through stringent measures that we have implemented to protect our people. We cannot survive the curve though — we must exclude that curve entirely.”

To combat the crisis, a food distribution tent was set up, where personal protective equipment was also distributed, but Gumbs said there’s only so much the tribe can do.

“Our territories are vulnerable in that we are surrounded, being in the Hamptons, by all of the people who came out from New York City,” he said. “So, we have some issues that are unique to our communities, but we also have issues that are unique to all minority communities, like the funda-

mental health care disparity.”

He said like many others, Indian communities have preexisting health conditions — high levels of diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obesity — which puts his people at greater risk.

Gumbs said one solution is to expand access to primary care and preventative health and wellness programs. Nutrition and food medicine are another area he said needs to be addressed.

“Health vulnerability now reflects generations in our community that have had lasting impacts through the colonization of food and the loss of our traditional foods,” Gumbs said.

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The Class of 2019 graduates from East Hampton High School. Independent/Gordon M. Grant

Outdoor, SociallyDistant Graduations Approved Governor gives green light after written requests from local officials

By Desirée Keegan desiree@indyeastend.com

Don’t put away those caps and gowns just yet. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Sunday that graduation ceremonies will be allowed after all.

Commencements, which can begin starting June 26, must be held outdoors with proper social distancing, Cuomo said during his daily COVID-19 briefing June 7. Up to 150 people will be allowed to attend the ceremonies.

Earlier last week, the governor had said schools would be permitted to hold drive-in and drive-thru graduation ceremonies. Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone said Friday he worked with the Suffolk County School Superintendents Association to develop a template for safe, socially-distanced graduations, and would submit the protocols to the state for review.

The decision is subject to any significant changes with the novel coronavirus outbreak.

“We have a little time to see between now and then,” Cuomo said of the nearly three weeks until ceremonies can be held.

After Long Island entered Phase 1 of the New York Forward reopening plan, local officials wrote a letter to the governor asking him to allow school districts that can safely hold outdoor, appropriately-distanced graduation ceremonies

to do so in July.

“As residents in our area see people safely gathering in our parks and at our beaches, they would like their local school district to be able to acknowledge students with a much-deserved graduation ceremony,” reads the letter signed by state Senator Ken LaValle and assemblymen Fred Thiele and Anthony Palumbo dated May 29. “We feel this is a milestone, that if correctly planned, could be successfully implemented, giving students and their families a safe and appropriate celebration recognizing their years of hard work.”

The trio of state officials said especially for those students not perusing a higher education, a graduation ceremony is even more important for them and their families.

“We ask that when you meet with your education policy groups, you discuss guidance for school districts allowing them to create a safe and appropriate graduation event that meets Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and New York State Department of Health guidelines and protocols,” the officials wrote. “While health and safety remain our priority, we believe that an outdoor ceremony, with limited attendance and social distancing, could be achieved and Continued On Page 38.

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Guidelines In Place As Town Hall Reopens Town of Southampton deputy supervisor unveils changes, limitations, need for appointments

By Desirée Keegan desiree@indyeastend.com

Traffic flow markers are spraypainted on the sidewalk and steps outside Southampton Town Hall. Independent/ Christine Heeren

Southampton Town Hall opened Monday, but things look and are operating a little differently.

Public access to town hall is limited, and will remain that way for now.

Deputy Supervisor Frank Zappone said town residents will need to make appointments with departments beforehand, between the hours of 10 AM and 3 PM Monday through Friday, when town hall will be open to the public, but if someone ends up waiting in line to get into the building without an appointment he or she can schedule one

while waiting on line, instead of being turned away. Meetings can also be scheduled from the parking lot upon arrival.

“The goal is to ensure employee and public safety as the town transitions to full operations,” Zappone said. “We want to develop transition phases consistent with established safety guidelines and overarching state and federal reopening plans, knowing things can change.”

The town has increased access to Zoom-style technology in lieu of

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in-person encounters, conducting as many meetings electronically as possible. Visitors must have a pass to access each department in addition to their appointment. Passes are color-coded to be department-specific and will be issued at the security desk.

“The more advanced notice you give the department, the better chance you have of getting in and out of the building in a timely fashion without having to wait on a queuing line for too long,” Zappone said. “This is why we’ve established conference calls and video calls.”

The facility itself also functions differently to accommodate social distancing and its maximum 20-person capacity. Outside, there are markers up and down the stairs and across the sidewalk to direct the flow of traffic. Inside, there are markers along the floor, and everyone inside, who will need to wear masks, will be directed to go up just one set of stairs and down another.

There is only one egress point for entrance and exit, except for those that need to use the handicap ramp and entrance. Sneeze barriers have already been installed at each of the high-traffic counters. The mail drop-off box in the lobby is still available for those wishing to leave forms and letters without inperson contact.

There’s increased signage not just detailing social distancing protocol, but displaying hours of operation, the need for appointments, waiting in a queue line before entering the building, the fact that face coverings are required at all times, and that tax payments are accepted between 9 AM and 4 PM Monday through Friday with no appointment necessary. There is also a sign with the telephone numbers of each department, to call and schedule appointments. Town Clerk Sundy Schermeyer said, and Zappone agreed and will work on, the need for an email list that will be readily available as well for those trying

to pass on information to a particular department. It will be up on the main page of the town’s website as soon as it’s ready.

“Seventy-five percent of the calls we field are passed on to another department,” she said. “Email addresses could reduce calls and potentially reduce traffic.”

The need for social distancing also means the number of people working in each department within the building will need to be reduced. There is a two-person security team at the desk and in the clerk’s office. Staff has been provided with safety protocols for returning to work. There are temperature and oxygen saturation assessments conducted upon entry, and daily health attestations by staff — a list of questions to be answered that were certified

by Stony Brook Southampton Hospital.

Town hall will also go through daily enhanced cleaning, including the use of hydroxyl ionizers for air cleaning and disinfecting.

The town’s community centers remain closed although food services to seniors have continued throughout the pandemic-related closure.

“Obviously, we’ll modify procedures as we need to once things get up and running and once we see what’s working and not working,” Supervisor Jay Schneiderman said. “The whole pandemic has put us in the position of having to reformulate every single thing we do. We’re reinventing things, and the amount of planning that goes into rethinking how we operate in light of protecting the public and our employees is just extraordinary.”

Subsequent phases of the reopening process will be established as the town progresses through phase one.

Changes to the New York On PAUSE order, to health-related information, and local conditions will be evaluated and reflected on throughout the planning for each phase.

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Police Car Slams Into Hampton Marketplace Elderly driver ticketed, East Hampton store closed

By Taylor K. Vecsey taylor@indyeastend.com

A car went through the front entrance and into Hampton Marketplace in East Hampton Village on Friday afternoon, injuring two people inside the building, East Hampton Village Police Chief Mike Tracey said.

A 91-year-old man was behind the wheel of a 2005 Subaru Outback in a parking spot in the market’s lot at 36 Race Lane, right in front of the entrance, and it appears he had been trying to back up when the crash occurred at 3:10 PM on June 5. Julius Briller of the Bronx told police he saw a truck backing up and attempted to stop, but pressed the

accelerator instead, causing the Subaru to crash into the building.

“The driver, he went squarely through the front door of the building,” and went roughly 25 feet inside, East Hampton Fire Department Chief Gerard Turza said. He reported finding no structural damage.

When the members of the fire department arrived, numerous people were already outside of the building, including the driver, patrons, and employees.

Raul Antonio-Angeles, 41, of East Hampton told police he was standing in line when the Subaru crashed into the

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An Amagansett man was arrested and charged with rape the evening of June 4, after he had sex with a teenager on multiple occasions, East Hampton Town police said.

Lendher Calvin-Ortiz, 31, was allegedly having sex with the teen for several months when family members became suspicious and called police. That call triggered an investigation by the town detective squad that led to Calvin-Ortiz’s arrest.

No information about the teen was released except that the victim is under the age of 17.

Calvin-Ortiz was charged with two counts of rape in the third degree, both felonies, and one misdemeanor charge of endangering the welfare of a child.

He was held overnight, and was arraigned via teleconference the morning of June 5. East Hampton Town Justice Steven Tekulsky set bail at $1500, and Calvin-Ortiz was released.

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The crash left two with minor injuries, but a major mess at Hampton Marketplace. Independent/Michael Heller

building and struck him. Olivia Brooks, 69, of East Hampton stepped out of the way of the moving vehicle, but was struck by falling debris, according to the accident report.

The police chief said both received minor injuries, “which by the grace of God is pretty fortunate,” the fire chief added. Antonio-Angeles complained of shoulder/upper arm pain, and Brooks had minor bleeding on her lower leg, the accident report indicated.

The East Hampton Village Ambulance Association transported both to Stony Brook Southampton Hospital.

Police cited Briller with two traffic tickets.

The car hit and displaced a refrigerated display aisle, knocking it off of its foundation, Turza said. Some electrical wiring was exposed and refrigeration lines were damaged, too. The car “also hit the front checkout counter as was evidenced by people leaving their money and running,” he said.

“There was a slight haze in the building so I called for a department response of two engines, heavy rescue,

and the tower ladder,” the fire chief said.

Firefighters ventilated the building of the haze, which may have been from refrigerant that was in the lines. Witnesses also said that one of the car’s tires had been spinning on the concrete during the initial stages of the crash.

Firefighters also secured the power to some of the affected areas, secured the vehicle, and stood by while a tow company removed the vehicle from the premises, according to the fire chief.

The police chief was not sure how long Hampton Marketplace would be closed for, but said there was “significant clean-up to do.”

The village fire marshal and the building inspector also responded to help the owner come up with a plan for reopening. The New York Department of Agriculture and Markets was also notified.

East Hampton firefighters responded to a similar incident less than a week ago. A car went through hedges and hit the side of a house on Toilsome Lane in the village, though in that case the driver was arrested on drunken driving charges.

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‘Intense Conditions’ At House Fire Propane tank helped accelerate blaze inside East Hampton garage

By Taylor K. Vecsey taylor@indyeastend.com The blaze was being further fueled by what was inside the garage: a 20-pound propane BBQ tank off-gassed, plus there was a smaller gas can stored there, and the fuel tank in a vehicle in the garage.

The extra fuel load made for “some pretty intense conditions,” according to the chief. Explosion sounds could be heard and fuel from the burning vehicle was running out of the garage on fire.

“Flames were really blowing out of the house. They were coming out of the windows” at one point, Turza said.

However, the chief said the fire could have been worse. “The door from the garage to the kitchen was closed and fire was starting to come through that,” when the first firefighters went inside.

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would have easily spread to the interior of the residence,” he said, driving home the importance of closing doors to prevent fires from spreading quickly.

Also, a firefighter was able to remove a second vehicle that had been parked partially in the garage, preventing further complications.

It took roughly 20 minutes to bring the main body of fire under control, and the fire was completely extinguished within 45 minutes. Firefighters remained on scene for approximately two more hours for an extensive overhaul, looking for pockets of hidden fire.

The combination interior-exterior attack allowed firefighters to contain the fire to the garage portion. The garage sustained substantial damage, but there was minor to moderate smoke damage in the rest of the house and minor water damage to the first and second floors, according to the chief.

In all, about 85 firefighters responded with three engines, a hose truck, the tower ladder, two tankers, and two fire police vehicles. The East Hampton Village Ambulance Association also responded. No injuries were reported.

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The East Hampton Fire Department received a report of fire at 6:35 PM on June 7. A heavy column of smoke could be seen from at least a mile away by responding officers, Chief Gerard Turza said. Upon arrival, they found a heavy fire condition in the attached two-car garage on an approximately 6500-square-foot house. The blaze was rapidly spreading into the rest of residence and extending to the second floor above the garage.

All of the occupants were out of the house already. “Firefighters made an extremely aggressive attack” both inside and outside the house, said Turza.

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Montauk Crash Leads To Jailtime NYC man already facing sentencing there hit with 13 new narcotics felonies

By T. E. McMorrow t.e@indyeastend.com

A New York City man, already awaiting a June 24 sentencing in Manhattan after being charged there last year with multiple narcotics-related felonies, remained in the Suffolk County jail in Yaphank as of Tuesday morning, facing 13 more drug-related felony charges following a crash in Montauk around 1 AM June 5.

Raphael Eliezel Delacruz, 25, of Sunnyside, had lost control of the 2004 BMW convertible police said he was driving east of downtown Montauk, veering off the roadway, crossing a driveway, and plowing through thick bushes before the vehicle came to a stop, according to the East Hampton Town police.

The residents of the house said they

were just falling asleep when they heard a loud boom. Delacruz, whose name is also spelled in some of the court documents De La Cruz, reportedly tried to call an out-of-town towing company before police arrived. Police said he was behind the wheel of the badly damaged BMW, trying to “dislodge” it from the brush it was entangled in when the arresting officer approached him.

He said Delacruz’s nose was bleeding, but that he refused medical attention.

“I smoked some weed and did some coke. Is that bad?” Delacruz allegedly told the officer, according to his court file. The officer said Delacruz was

In Sag Harbor: DWI And Trip To Hospital Manhattan man’s breath test was allegedly four times the legal limit

By T. E. McMorrow t.e@indyeastend.com A Manhattan resident, after a drunken driving arrest in Sag Harbor Village, was taken to Stony Brook Southampton Hospital for observation, due to

the allegedly high level of alcohol in his system Sunday morning. Henry Hackett, 24, was behind the wheel of a 2020 Kia, moving at 47 miles per hour on Bay

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swaying back and forth, had dilated pupils, and displayed other signs of drug intoxication.

The driving under the influence of drugs charge the officer made is a felony because of a 2016 drunken driving conviction on Delacruz’s record. That charge is the least serious of the cascade of new felony charges Delacruz is now facing.

A search of the car revealed a veritable drug store of narcotics and hallucinogens, all of which Delacruz allegedly identified for police.

A search of Delacruz’s knapsack

turned up $1250 in cash, a scale, and packaging materials, plus a large quantity of multi-colored pills. “Those are ecstasy,” Delacruz reportedly said.

When police opened a toiletry bag that was in the car, they found over an eighth of an ounce of white powder.

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Street June 7, where the limit is 20, a police report said. A traffic stop was conducted on Union Street at about 5 AM.

He allegedly failed sobriety tests, was arrested, and taken to headquarters, where police say a breath test showed a reading of .32 of one percent alcohol in the blood, four times the legal limit. A reading that high means an automatic trip to the hospital. The Sag Harbor Volunteer Ambulance Corps transported him to the hospital where, after it was determined he was not in harm’s way, he was released back into police custody.

Hackett was charged with misdemeanor aggravated driving while intoxicated because his alcohol reading

was allegedly above .18. A reading of .08 is the threshold for a standard DWI charge.

East Hampton Town police also made a misdemeanor DWI arrest this weekend, as did the Southampton Village police.

Milton Torres-Bravo, 25, of Springs was arrested after he allegedly drove a 2004 Toyota erratically the night of June 6 near his home. Police said they began following Torres-Bravo after he backed out of a parking space near Springs School, nearly striking a police car. Failing sobriety tests, he was arrested. At police headquarters, he refused to take Continued On Page 42.

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JUST ASKING

By Karen Fredericks

What are your hopes for this summer?

Ken Shapiro I hope we might be able to see old friends again safely, and that we can enjoy this wonderful environment that we live in. I’d also like to do some nice sailing.

A Country Teeters On The Brink

Marianna Kostyshin I’m hoping for what most people are — that this will be a summer of people getting to be together with their families and their close friends.

That's the most important thing of all, and I do think everyone has been missing that.

Is it just me? © Karen Fredericks

Let’s be clear: It hasn’t happened hereabouts, but it has happened often enough elsewhere to threaten the very existence of this country as we know it. White policemen beating and killing black men without sufficient cause is systematic of the greater problem: ours is a racist nation.

Those who rage against the system, those who want to tear it down, are not the thugs our president wants us to believe they are. The anger, the frustration, the injustice, has boiled over. What we are seeing at night in the cities is revolution, not unlike what has happened to other corrupt regimes throughout history.

Yet the violence, usually directed against not the perpetrators but other innocent people — people like George Floyd — drives a deeper wedge between Americans, and takes the dangerous position that all law enforcement personnel are somehow culpable for the relative few who, armed with a uniform and a badge, would prey on those who can’t defend themselves.

Certainly, no man or woman should be allowed in the law enforcement business without more thorough psychological testing, and no physical response allowable beyond what meets the crime. We need our clergy to take a leading role in helping divergent sides communicate and find common ground.

Charging a police precinct or occupying a government building risks anarchy.

Looting is to take advantage of a horrible situation.

It is time for our best and brightest to take their places in leadership roles held far too long by those who champion the status quo for all the wrong reasons. Tear down the proverbial walls and build our cities back up with fresh perspectives and ideals.

I didn’t get to the store today, so it’s not much of a dinner.

But as they say, sometimes you have to make a silk purse from a sow’s ear.

Eugene DePasquale I’m looking forward to a bountiful summer for local businesses. I hope they can see a profitable comeback.

My other wish is for a summer where everyone can enjoy themselves at the beaches while staying safe and healthy.

Julia Shapiro Although I’m one of 40 million unemployed people at the moment, I have the luxury of being in a safe environment, so I have the luxury of using this time to reflect and to try and stay safe and healthy while I figure out what comes next. I’d love to spend some time at the beach. I hope that’s possible.

This dinner is no silk purse.

Cotton, at best.

But 100% cotton? Not just some crummy cotton/polyester mix, right?

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

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Arts & Entertainment Empathy Toward Inner Struggles

Rainer Andreesen’s “Wayne,” oil on canvas.

Andreesen dives into the human condition through portraiture

By Nicole Teitler nicole@indyeastend.com

MM Fine Art in Southampton welcomes a virtual exhibition that dives into the human condition. Based out of New York City and Sag Harbor, Canadian born artist Rainer Andreesen presents his solo show, “Headspace,” June 20 through July 5, where his work goes beyond the physical likeness of a subject in order to capture the spirit within.

Drawing since age five, admiring the works of Rembrandt and John Singer Sargent, the series was ignited last summer when his husband, Victor Garber, was on the precipice of a lifethreatening illness. Upon fearful backand-forths to the hospital, Andreesen took notice of the faces of passersby on the streets and city subways, curious about the internal struggles of individuals.

“Headspace” was born out of an empathetic understanding that what we see on the outside is a mere fraction what makes up a person. Each portrait in the series, notable for its contrasts, represents a pivotal relationship in Andreesen’s life, from his husband to the melodies of Mick Flannery.

Describe your first interaction with studio owner, Peter Marcelle.

For me, it was fate that we met that day.

My husband Victor and I were living in Southampton at the time and on a walk

to visit some friends around the corner from the gallery, which I had never noticed. I was impressed by the hanging work. I recognized Bo Bartlett, Daniel Sprick, and an Andrew Wyeth painting, and was impressed by the curation of the show.

On the visit with our friends who knew and respected the gallery, they said I should show the owner some of my work. I told them it was not near the level of paintings I saw though the window and would be too shy to approach the matter with the gallery. One of the friends we were visiting is a therapist, and immediately went into work mode and convinced me to show Peter and Catherine [McCormick] my work. Victor showed Peter some photos on his iPhone of my paintings and our relationship was born in that moment.

What other life events occurred that incited your dive into the human condition?

The subject of the human condition

has been a driving force in my work for many years. It has to be as a portrait painter, but the catalyst was listing to Pink Floyd’s “Dark Side of the Moon” and later watching the making of that album. Roger Waters’ words and explanation of them resonated deeply with me and took me on a journey that carries though every aspect of my work and life.

An awareness of empathy, compassion, and lessons learned from the past have been a driving force to hopefully move me forward.

What was it like painting one of the most important relationships of all, your husband Victor?

Painting Victor is like doing a selfportrait for me. There is a freedom that somehow allows me to experiment, be more expressive, and not worry so much about capturing the likeness, but more importantly to capture the spirit of him. I try to do that with all my work, but vanity is mysteriously lifted in the

process, when I paint Victor or myself.

You mention the significance of singer Mick Flannery in your artist statement. Care to share other influences?

The relationship with Mick Flannery was certainly a pivotal moment for me with painting this series of portraits, as his music guided me through every aspect from the start, to finishing each of these subjects.

Patricia Wettig and Ken Olin are two subjects I placed in one painting for the series. They have played a pivotal role in my life and work. They are great friends, and a huge inspiration in our lives. Patricia is an incredible actress and writer. She wrote a play called “F2M” that I saw a few years ago in the Catskills. It dropped me to my knees with its powerful message and brilliant introspection of the human condition. I think about that play constantly. Ken is a great actor and director whose work I also admire and am influenced by.

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Austin Pendleton: Joy In Joyce Bloomsday comes to Guild Hall

By Bridget LeRoy bridget@indyeastend.com

For math geeks, it’s March 14, or Pi Day. For “Star Wars” fans, it’s May 4 (May the Fourth be with you).

But for the bibliophile, at least since 1977, it’s June 16, or Bloomsday, that makes them say “yes I said yes I will Yes,” the famed last lines of Molly Bloom/Penelope’s soliloquy from James Joyce’s “Ulysses.”

Finishing all of “Ulysses,” which follows one day in the life of Leopold Bloom (June 16, 1904) and is known as one of the world’s greatest and yet most ponderous and chewy novels, is something of a banner for a literature lover, and one that, admittedly, actor/director Austin Pendleton — who will be offering a one-night-only performance of a new work by Joe Beck, “James Joyce: A Short Night’s Odyssey from No to Yes,” directed by Elizabeth Falk — has yet to accomplish.

“I’ve made several attempts at ‘Ulysses,’” he said. “And I’ve gotten pretty deep into it each time, but I think now, with this continuing quarantine, I’m going to have another go at it,” he said, and then deadpanned, “It’s not a book you should be reading when you’ve got a lot of other things going on. I’m going to start

over again. Each time I’ve gotten into it — sometimes it’s as far as the halfway mark — I’m stunned. The whole idea of it is stunning. And the quality of the writing is unlike any other writing.”

Pendleton — a recognizable face and an Obie and Drama Desk Awardwinning, Tony-nominated director, playwright, and star of Broadway and innumerable film and television appearances, has had a stellar career that has spanned over five decades of performance.

“Like a whole lot of people, I discovered James Joyce by reading ‘The Dubliners,’” Pendleton said. “Including that phenomenal last story, ‘The Dead.’ And I could describe to you — when I finished that short story, which is almost a novella — where I was, I remember what time of the night it was, everything,” he said, acknowledging how profoundly he was affected by Joyce’s work.

Of playwright Beck’s new adaptation Pendleton said, “I feel that Joe has done the impossible: created a character for the theater who could actually be James Joyce. I would have thought it impossible. But here

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he is, Mr. Joyce, musing in free-from, struggling in free-form, about his writing, about his dreams and his successful efforts to create a literature that represented life as he knew it, in all its astounding complexity and wonder. Joe Beck finds the drama as well as the humor, and the joy, in Joyce’s struggle; and the sense of climbing a daunting mountain, going higher and higher into some literary heaven that before him had been unknown to anyone. For all these reasons it is a thrill for me to read Joe’s play aloud.”

Pendleton is directed by Falk, noted director of opera and theater with a wide-ranging career that has carried her across America’s regional theaters to work in Russia, Europe, and Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre in London, where she has the distinction of being the first woman to direct a

play for that stage.

This presentation is the second offering in Guild Hall’s new Virtual John Drew Theater series, and follows the popular recent presentation of “A Portrait of Tennessee Williams,” starring Harris Yulin and Mercedes Ruehl.

This evening performance will be followed by a live Q&A with Pendleton and the play’s creative team, moderated by the John Drew Theater’s Artistic Director Josh Gladstone.

Straw boaters, little round spectacles, a breakfast of liver and kidneys, and belt of Irish whiskey are not required to attend the virtual Zoom performance — but they might bring about “reaction. A lifetime in a night.”

The performance is on Tuesday, June 16, at 8 PM. Tickets are free, although there is a suggested donation. For more information about the play or the performance, visit www.guildhall.org.

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Sag Harbor Cinema Presents ‘Grease’

Historic Preservation Of Cinema

Drive-in movies come to Havens Beach

By Jessica Mackin-Cipro jessica@indyeastend.com

“Grease lightning, go grease lightning.”

As classic Americana makes a comeback across the nation with drivein movies, The Sag Harbor Cinema presents Randal Kleiser’s 1978 classic “Grease” at Havens Beach on Sunday, June 21. The free event is organized in collaboration with the Village of Sag Harbor and sponsored by the Sag Harbor Partnership.

With social distancing guidelines in place, the cinema presents the opportunity to enjoy the big screen ex-

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perience from the comfort and safety of your own hot rod. In the film, John Travolta is seen crooning for Olivia Newton-John at a drive-in during one the film’s iconic musical numbers.

“Who could have ever imagined that the road to the re-building and the re-opening of the Sag Harbor Cinema would have included a drive-in phase?” said SHC Artistic Director Giulia D’Agnolo Vallan. “Growing up in Italy I dreamed of drive-ins across the ocean, while spending a good portion of my summers as a teenager in our (car-less) version of the outdoor cinema, the ‘cinema giardino.’ I am thrilled to be able

to offer this classic form of moviegoing to our audience. As a film, ‘Grease’ kind of incapsulates the spirit of the drive-in experience.”

Drive-in cinemas became established as a definitive part of American culture between the 1940s and ’60s.

The concept is also not new to the Hamptons. Bridgehampton’s drive-in served residents and tourists for decades until it closed in the 1980s, due to the growing popularity of multiplexes.

This screening is free, but attendees must register at www.sagharborcinema.org. Cars may arrive at 8:30 PM and the film starts at 9.

Town of Southampton Supervisor Jay Schneiderman and members of the town board voted to approve the purchase of a historic preservation and conservation easement to protect the architectural and aesthetic features of the Sag Harbor Cinema, including its façade and memorable neon sign.

Community Preservation Fund money was used to acquire a restrictive use easement on the property to eliminate commercial development rights and ensure that it be used for community cultural arts purposes. The town also agreed to purchase a façade easement to protect the art deco front face of the building, so iconic to the Sag Harbor streetscape. The combined rights provided the community cinema with $4 million toward its redevelopment.

The cinema, located on Main Street in the Village of Sag Harbor and within the historic district, was rebuilt following a devastating fire in 2016.

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East Hampton ‘Drive-By’ Exhibit Work will be displayed on local artists’ front lawns June 20

By T. E. McMorrow t.e@indyeastend.com

On Saturday, June 20, artists living in East Hampton will be able to display their work to members of the public without leaving their homes in a oneday event called “Art Apart.”

On June 4, the East Hampton Town Board approved the event, which will take place between noon and 5 PM, with a rain date of Sunday, June 21. The resolution passed by the board states that the goal is “to make [artists’] work viewable by the public without exposing the artists or the public to possible transmittal of COVID-19.”

Idoline Duke, a local artist, presented the idea to the East Hampton Arts Council, according to Janet Jennings, who co-chairs the council. “It’s a roadside experience for everyone,”

Jennings said, encouraging artists of all ages to participate.

Currently, cultural facilities are scheduled to open in Phase 4 of New York Forward. Phase 4 is still a month out, with Phase 2 scheduled to start June 10, unless New York Governor Andrew Cuomo accelerates the reopening from the COVID-19-relared shutdown.

Interested artists will need to register via a website created for the event, which can be reached through the East Hampton Arts Council website at www.easthamptonartscouncil.org.

“Art exhibited must be on the artist’s own property and be visible from the road,” the town board’s resolution states, “but must be located in a manner which will not block or obstruct

Artist Laurie Lambrecht took part of the Drive By Art show, a similar concept to Art Apart, in early May. Independent/Richard Lewin

traffic, or block or interfere with sight lines when driving.”

While Art Apart is described as a drive-by viewing experience, pedestrians or bicycle riders are also welcome to view the displays as long as they follow proper social distancing protocols.

The town board asks that the experience be kept family-friendly.

“Being able to enjoy the expression of art within the community is an important aspect of any human being,” Supervisor Peter Van Scoyoc said last week.

Art Competition Winners

By Desirée Keegan desiree@indyeastend.com On Tuesday, June 2, Congressman Lee Zeldin announced the winners of the sixth annual Congressional Art Competition for local high school students.

In light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s art competition was entirely online.

The House of Representatives hosts a nationwide high school art competition every spring to raise awareness of the importance of art programs in our schools, and to recognize and celebrate the creativity and diversity of students.

This year’s first-place winner is Victoria Havens of Eastport-South Manor Junior-Senior High School. Havens’s artwork will be displayed in the U. S. Capitol building for a year and she will receive a $3000 scholarship from the Savannah College of Art and Design and Tennessee Wesleyan College should she choose to pursue an art career at one of the institutions.

Second-place winner is Gillian Zarate of Longwood High School, and third-place winner is Caroline Pennac-

chio of Smithtown Christian School, who will have their artwork displayed in Zeldin’s Patchogue office.

The other nine finalists include Elizabeth Button of Eastport-South Manor, Grace Commisso of Patchogue-Medford High School, Kathleen Connelly of Eastport-South Manor, Grace Hayes of Westhampton Beach High School, Cynthia Lin of Southampton High School, Gavin Palladino of Smithtown Christian School, Cassidy Photos of Ward Melville High School, Emma Rocchetta of EastportSouth Manor, and Cheyenne Syrek of Smithtown Christian School.

“In light of the novel coronavirus, this year’s art competition was a little different, but the quality and talent of young artists from across our district remained unparalleled, which made this year’s competition especially challenging,” Zeldin said. “It’s an honor to be able to recognize their talent, creativity and hard work, and I look forward to seeing what each and every one of them does next.”

Westhampton Beach High School Grace Hayes’s “Iconography of Persephone — Goddess of Spring and Death.”

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By Jessica Mackin-Cipro

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The East End has always been my home. I’ve loved this little piece of earth more than anywhere else in the world. But my adoration has never been more apparent than it has the past few months.

These are hard times and, whether emotionally or financially, we are all hurting. The anxiety in our society is palpable and it can, at times, feel like the world is crumbling. I have found peace in the East End’s natural beauty and bounty. I do not take a single moment of life on the East End for granted.

Is everything perfect? No. But there’s an overwhelming sense of community, even while so many of us remain apart. I’ve seen so much good in our community in the midst of sickness, mourning, anger, and sadness.

This is a philanthropic community at heart. There’s never a time when we don’t rally around those in need. Lately, from “adopting” a high school senior to send gifts to, or delivering meals to seniors who can’t leave their homes because of COVID. And we will always know the countless donations to food pantries, and meals sent to local hospital workers. Here you can always find the helpers.

I was amazed this week by the crowds of people gathered to protest against racism and police brutality, in honor of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and the many other lives lost.

Ours is a community that speaks out in overwhelming numbers. These protests brought massive crowds to Main Streets across the East End, all done peacefully, gaining much attention.

These protests, and those around the world, will change the course of the future. Black lives matter.

This past week was one for the history books. Real change can come.

As we head into the not-so-distant future and rebuild, we continue to support small and black-owned business, be an ally to the black community, fight for reform, and speak out against racism.

This community has made me realize just how far kindness can go.

It can change the world. It has always been my personal goal in life to help others as much as I can, through acts large or small. It’s what I’m most proud of in my life. And I’m thankful for this community that has always taught me this.

To this community, my home, I am eternally grateful.

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READING OUR REGION

By Joan Baum

Connecting The Dots Sleuth Clare Carlson returns in Belsky’s ‘The Last Scoop’

R.G. Belsky has done it again, and pretty fast after his previous murder mystery, which came out late last year from Oceanview Press. His new one, “The Last Scoop,” features for the third time Belsky’s sharp-mouthed, sardonic journalist Clare Carlson who admits she goes after baddies because they make good copy, except that now she’s moved from print to being a news director on major TV. Ever on the alert, she comes across two stories that had been of great interest to her former friend and mentor Marty, recently found dead: 1) a pay-off corruption case in New York he had been following, involving the mob and illegal real estate properties; and 2) a cold case about a serial killer that started 30 years ago in Indiana. It’s odd that they both consumed Marty at the same time. Not odd that Clare, always curious, would somehow pursue them, in her so-called spare time.

Belsky’s own career parallels that of his protagonist. He was Managing Editor of the NY Daily News and Metropolitan Editor of The New York Post and of NBC News. He moves with the times by acknowledging that newspapers are just about dead and that now the game is for TV to compete against social media. Because of the speed and brevity of online postings, Clare’s job as a serious investigative reporter and

editor is even more challenging, given the amount of time TV spends on extended traffic and weather reports, brand promotion, sensational bits on sex and money, the lottery, and filler trivia. Which means it’s hard, if not in some cases impossible, to maintain seriousness and integrity in TV journalism when big bucks and ratings drive air time and when fear of being scooped is the number-one motivator.

Still, the pleasure in reading Belsky is that Clare, a flawed character who can lie and manipulate along with the worst of them, admits her failings and does seem to have limits about yielding to complicity and corruption.

Hell, she’s been married three times, has had numerous affairs, adulterous and not, and drinks — and she’s only 44. Factor in an out-of-wedlock daughter she gave up for adoption at birth who still doesn’t know, and the third prong of this adventure caper gets underway without dispatch.

The title, “The Last Scoop” does not refer to any journalism work by Clare but to Marty’s files that she came across in his old house — two hot stories but only the serial killer one hidden behind a password. Not to worry, Clare will break it. As in Belsky’s previous romp, the plot at first presents two ostensibly different strands that somehow may be related, though it will take

daring sleuthing for Clare to connect the dots. The ironies mount as Clare discovers that sometimes connecting the dots may be a red herring. But the pace accelerates. As do threats.

Writing a series seems to be popular, for various reasons, but the trick is how to do a good enough job with each new book that accounts for readers who may know the earlier books and readers who may not. And so, exposition has to be integrated subtly into the narrative without claiming too much attention. Belsky does this work well, keeping his eye on the present. In “The Last Scoop,” he gives Clare a new love interest but also goes back to the previous book where she had an affair with a married man, a cop who now works for the FBI. Belsky has also done his homework on serial killers, especially Ted

Bundy, the good-looking murderer who raped and killed in the 1970s. A quotation from him, which provides an epigraph to “The Last Scoop,” is repeated in the narrative itself: “Murder is not about lust, and it’s not about violence.

It’s about possession. When you feel the last breath of life coming out of the woman, you look into her eyes. At that point, it’s being God.” Readers looking for an explanation of pathological behavior in Belsky’s book, however, are not going to find one. As Clare discovers, the serial killings by someone calling himself “The Wanderer” have had no associated sexual assault.

Despite strained coincidences and unlikely outcomes when Clare fights off attacks, “The Last Scoop” is breezy fun, an intriguing, if temporary, diversion from the contemporary news that besets us all.

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KISS & TELL

By Heather Buchanan

Do We Value Good Men? Ambition with integrity, toughness with tenderness kissandtellhb@gmail.com What does it mean to be a good man?

I can only answer from the position of a woman. The debate spans from the personal to the political, the bedroom to the ballot box.

I have empathy for men. Ours is a culture of mixed messages of what it means to be a man: warrior and peacemaker, tenacious yet sensitive. Growing up, boys quickly learn that the athletes are rewarded more for physical prowess than the quiet, studious kid for good grades. Bullies abound and it can be more fight than flight, with too many on the sidelines. “Nice guys finish last” is what they hear. Avoid ap-

pearing weak.

As a society, how do we define strength in men? Is it their power to dominate, manipulate, succeed at any cost, be the master of the universe? Is it physical, political, social, economic?

Or does a strong man know the difference between confidence and arrogance, between earning respect and demanding obedience, between being vulnerable and being weak, between taking responsibility and blaming others? That ambition with integrity and toughness with tenderness make better partners.

What defines a good man in a re-

lationship? Is he someone connected to himself, the people he loves, and the world around him? The quality of a good partner that is often mentioned is emotional intelligence: the ability to be an independent thinker, abide by a strong moral compass, recognize your own emotions and those of others.

What about anger? There is a time for courage and righteousness and standing up for what you believe.

But if the woman in your life is walking on eggshells because she doesn’t know what is going to set you off and you don’t even think you have an anger management issue, that is a real problem. Having to be right all the time comes at the cost of knowledge and growth and true love. What I hear from women who describe their own good man is that he makes them feel safe.

Being a gentleman is not old fashioned, it is timeless. Rules of chivalry are not about positioning women as weak, but showing respect. How you talk about women matters. When your words and actions align, so does trust.

For men, can you trust her enough to let her know what you are actually experiencing is grief or disappointment? Generations of men have kept silent on their painful experiences and that makes women feel left out and

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confused. It is a conundrum of rewarding the strong silent type but wanting to have a deeper understanding to develop a closer relationship.

This is not about taming the male spirit. The call to adventure is a beautiful thing and doesn’t necessarily mean leaving your family to move to Alaska.

Adventurousness is stepping out of your comfort zone and expanding your horizon and learning new things. It’s about being physically and emotionally in the world and working your body and brain to explore its heights.

For women, know that we are also responsible for creating good men.

What qualities do you reward? Do you say that boys will just be boys or do you hold them accountable? Do you toss aside the nice guy for the jerk who is a challenge? Are you willing to be vulnerable to share your truths and hopes and desires and also disappointments, and on the flip-side listen actively, compassionately, and without judgment to your man? Do you genuinely support him to be the best man he can be? And if he is not, and does not support you to be the best woman you can, are you willing to leave?

Let’s raise good men and praise good men and let them know that strength is ultimately strength of character.

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RICK’S SPACE

By Rick Murphy

Something In The Air Walking the line rmurphy@indyeastend.com

Belmont Race Track opened Tuesday.

I dropped 40 bucks and was proud to do so.

I mean it. I come from a family of horse players. We aren’t degenerates.

My father ran a hospital. He supported his family. He “made donations” to Belmont and the Big A, kind of like the envelope he gave to Father Dave at Saint Francis of Assisi every Sunday.

Men who gamble are easy targets.

Being one, I know I have a bull’s eye on my back. I’m pretty good at it though, and I’m pretty lucky, and I get paid a

ton of dough to do this, so I don’t begrudge myself.

The reason I am in such a good mood, despite that fact that Miss Euphoria spit the bit in the fifth yesterday with half my winnings on her back, is because the track was open for the first time since you-know-what came over from Wuhan.

No, there are no spectators at Belmont, at least not in the stands. But the nags were there, and the jocks, and I don’t need to be standing at the rail (my usual spot) to wave goodbye to my

money. I did it right here from home, and without a mask on.

My dad used to love to go down to the rail and watch these great animals thunder around the turn and straighten out for home. Usually, it was a coveted spot and you had to get there early to secure a place. I saw the great Secretariat come rolling around that bend, and John Henry, and my favorite, Forego.

The first time I went to a dog track, I noticed the rail was empty, and I sauntered down there to watch the greyhounds come around the track. It was exhilarating until they passed me and I noticed, too late, a great wall of phlegm flying through the air coming off the turn. It drenched me. And that’s why no one else was standing there.

I’ve always noted during the post parade that the horses passing in single file walk directly into the steaming piles of poop the ones in front of them leave on the track. How dumb am I to trust my money on these lemmings?

Soon, there will be golf. Can I bet on golf? Of course. I can bet on anything. It’s all about the action, folks. Apparently, we’ll start off without spectators but the matches will be played.

That will leave the players plenty of room if they want to go to the bathroom, but I digress.

There will be basketball, and then baseball, and sooner or later, we will be allowed back into the arenas and stadiums.

Sports are not a cure-all; in fact, there are those who argue we as a society would be better off without the emphasis on violence, the reinvention of the American male as a “roid”-raged animal, and the portrayal of the average family man as a beer drinking lout who would abandon his kids every Sunday for a good tailgating with brats and brewskis. That’s too much a generalization.

It’s our love of competitiveness being rekindled; our inner hormones churning like they did in the fifth grade during the first day of Little League football practice.

This is us, folks: We don’t want certificates of participation. We don’t want all the kids to play the same amount of time. The best players play.

All I ever wanted, really, was a level playing field. When you’re a little schmuck you’re going to get hammered on the playing field, but you know that going in. You make the call. It’s the love of competition. When you get hit enough, you hit back, and that’s the essence of life.

It’s when they take that away that we have a problem.

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Virtual Entertainment

Sag Harbor Cinema presents films to watch remotely with “Shirley,” “A Father . . . A Son . . . Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,” “What Sex Am I?”, “Zombi Child,” and “The Grey Fox.” See them at www.sagharborcinema.org.

Memoir Readings

East Hampton Library presents a talk with Adam Baranello, filmmaker of “Beautifully Strange” on Friday, June 12, at 6 PM via Zoom. On Saturday, June 13, at 7 PM, “The Weird Ones” will stream on Facebook, along with “Odd” on Sunday, June 14, at 7 PM. Visit www. easthamptonlibrary.org.

Canio’s Books presents poet Mark Doty, discussing and reading from his new work “What Is the Grass: Walt Whitman in My Life,” on Saturday, June 13, at 5 PM via Zoom.

On Tuesday, June 16, at 5 PM, the bookstore presents a Zoom event with journalist Barbara Weber-Floyd who will talk about “The Resistance and Me: An Insider’s Account of the TwoYear Mission to Stop the Trump Agenda and Take Back the House.” Visit www.caniosbooks.com.

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Staged Reading

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Hamptons Doc Fest presents “To a More Perfect Union: U.S. Vs Windsor,” directed

by Donna Zaccaro, as part of Fest Favorites starting Wednesday, June 10. Visit www.hamptonsdocfest.com.

BookHampton BookHampton in East Hampton is offering virtual events. Mike Lupica, author of “Robert B. Parker’s Grudge Match” will be in conversation with Neil Broadfoot on Wednesday, June 10, at 6 PM. On Thursday, June 11, at 6 PM will be Gae Polisner and Nora Raleigh Baskin talking about “Seven Clues to Home” followed by Richard Haas, “The World: A Brief Introduction” in conversation with Jeffrey Garten at 7 PM. Get

On Tuesday, June 16, at 8 PM Guild Hall in East Hampton will host a virtual staged reading by Austin Pendleton in “James Joyce: A Short Night’s Odyssey No To Yes.” Go to www.guildhall.org.

Sip And Sing Every Friday at 5 PM, Bay Street Theater in Sag Harbor will host a virtual sing-along broadcasting via Zoom right to the comfort of your own home. To receive the link, go to www.baystreet. org and sign up for the newsletter.

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The Rogers Memorial Library of Southampton and the Southampton History Museum present a Zoom program on Wednesday, June 10, at 12 PM of “Women War Correspondents: Middle East” with Patricia DelGiorno. Visit www.southamptonhistory.org.

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Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center has screenings available on its website for a fee; through June 15 is “The Whistlers,” and through June 16 is “Once Were Brothers.” Go to www.whbpac.org.

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Dining Right On Que

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Green Hill offers same-day South Fork delivery

By Hannah Selinger

In the thick of summer (or, more aptly, in the thick of the post-Memorial Day traffic), Greenport can feel worlds away from the South Fork. I don’t mean to dissuade all of my fellow South Forkers from heading north for the fine dining options that abound, but I get how it is.

Look down Route 27 at the line of cars, and you might feel inclined to turn back around and stay home.

But why deny yourself the innumerable pleasures of the North Fork’s culinary offerings if, say, there is a better way of bringing them to you? In Greenport, Green Hill Kitchen & Que is now offering (drum roll, please) sameday delivery to the Hamptons, just as long as you’re mindful enough to place your order before 2 PM. That means that you can enjoy the smoky, awardwining barbecue stylings of chef and pitmaster Matty Boudreau without the traffic.

In the barbecue department, you can enjoy a plethora of offerings: smoked prime brisket, beer can chicken with mustard barbecue sauce, pulled pork, smoked turkey breast turned into a sandwich and served on a pretzel bun, blackened Scottish salmon, smoked jackfruit, and hot and sweet wings with blue cheese and celery. Meals are also available. The Hungry Man feeds one to two people, while the BBQ XXL feeds three to four.

The piece de resistance, Da Pit Crew, is enough for seven to eight. All the meals

come with a selection of sides.

Speaking of sides, Green Hill offers fries, cheddar grits, collard greens, creamy slaw, barbecue beans, yellow rice, garlicky broccoli, and beans and rice. There are also quarantine kits available, enough for either two or four people, three proteins and four sides.

For dessert, indulge in a giant brownie, a “burnt” cheesecake, or a pint of ice cream (there are seven different flavors available).

There are other non-barbecue items available, too, like a stellar lobster roll, a smash burger, cauliflower nuggets served with ranch, grilled garlic shrimp, and local calamari. And each day of the week has its own rotating special, which is featured online. In the true spirit of barbecue, you can get five-serving to-go order of chef Boudreau’s blood orange margarita.

Daily delivery takes place from noon to 6 PM, so you can plan your meal for either lunch or dinner — an effortless family day around the pool, or a casual dinner to cap off a summer afternoon. Green Hill is open seven days a week, so there’s no end to how much barbecue you can have delivered.

“Tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow,” to quote a most famous play-

wright. He was not talking about pulled pork and beer can chicken, maybe, but had he known of the possibilities of the 21st Century, perhaps Shakespeare would have seen Macbeth’s tragedy as one of too little smoked meat. The point is that you can get your barbecue delivered today — but also tomorrow, and tomorrow, and also the tomorrow after that. It’s the Greenport-to-Hamptons gift that keeps on giving, summer traffic or not.

Actually, I think I quite prefer the

idea of smoked meat arriving in my own pool-bedecked backyard, hasslefree, on a hot June afternoon, to the idea of traveling to eat. It appeals to my inner homebody. Why change out of my bathing suit when I can laze about in the sun, chicken wings in one hand, blood orange margarita in the other?

There are no dishes to attend to, no drinks to refill. The labor, you see, has been completed by someone else, all of it, even the driving. I’ll take that order to go, if you don’t mind.

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Cocktails And A Cooper Classic Dante NYC drives its “World’s Best” drinks directly to your door

By Nicole Teitler nicole@indyeastend.com

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Who has the best drinks in the world?

Well, now we do. Dante NYC, an iconic West Village restaurant that opened its doors in 1915 as Caffe Dante, was crowned World’s Best Bar in 2019.

Now, it is delivering drinks to South Fork residents Friday through Sunday all summer long.

This isn’t the restaurant’s first go in the Hamptons. In 2017, Dante did a pop-up at Highway Restaurant in East Hampton and always planned to establish an East End presence. “Our guests often go back and forth from the city to the Hamptons during the summer months, and we want to be able to continue to provide our drinks for those guests when they’re out of town. A lot of our drinks tie into the Hamptons culture of outdoor living.

We want to connect to people here and be a part of that,” Dante owner Linden Pride said.

As city residents have flocked to the more tranquil surroundings of the East End, Dante is committed to providing regular service to its existing patrons while expanding its reach to the local community.

Australian native Linden Pride took over the original Caffe Dante in 2015 and renamed it Dante NYC. Prior, he worked with restauranteur Neil Perry in developing Rockpool Bar and Grill Sydney, Spice Temple, and The Waiting Room, to name a few. Pride

moved to the U.S. in 2011 and began working as director of operations for AvroKO Hospitality Group, managing venues such as Gotham West Market, PUBLIC, Saxon and Parole, and others.

In 2015, he founded Figure of 8 Hospitality with partner Nathalie Hudson and took the helm of one of New York City’s most cherished establishments.

Known for its Campari-based Negroni and a classic martini, a mere four years later a panel of 510 experts across 58 countries agreed that Dante crafted a cocktail superior to all others.

While the city location awaits the go-ahead to serve drinks at the bar, there are various delivery options available. The Negroni Sessions kits go for $115 and include four eight-ounce bottles of Dante’s Classic Negroni, Chocolate Negroni, Bianco Negroni, and Mezcalito; Dante’s Martini Hour are $115 and include four eight-ounce bottles of Dante’s Martini, Olivette, Upside Down Dirty Gibson, and Smoke On The Water.

The Summer of Spritz – St Germain Kit is priced at $80 with St Germain, Prosecco, San Pellegrino sparkling water, a Dante bar spoon, baby’s breath, and a selection of Dante coasters, straws, matches, and a Spotify playlist for ambiance; the Summer of Spritz-Aperol is a variation that comes with Aperol, Prosecco, San Pellegrino,

bar spoon, olives, orange, and a selection of coasters, matches, and a Spotify playlist.

Make your own margaritas at home with a $90 Margarita Kit that provides tequila, freshly squeezed lime juice, simple syrup, San Pellegrino, bar spoon, black lava salt, selection of coasters, matches, and a Spotify playlist.

All of the above kits serve 12 people.

Or choose individual 375 ml bottles of the Mezcalito, Negroni, Dante Martini, Olivette Martini or Old Fashioned Whiskey, which serve five people. For $93, choose individual 750 ml capacity bottles of these same cocktails, which serve 10 people.

Part of what earned Dante such a high accolade is the overall experience associated with its craftsmanship. Elliot Cuker, owner of Cooper Classic Cars, is a regular at the city eatery— the shop is on Perry Street, within a mile of the West Village restaurant.

Aiming to raise the bar on hospitality, the two establishments partnered up. “Since we’re not able to attend to guests in our establishment, we still wanted to create a hospitable experience when taking Dante on the road.

It’s the added touch that helps deliver the Dante experience.” All drink orders will be delivered in either a 1976 Porsche 911 or the 1972 Classic Chevy

Truck.

The city location remains open, and Pride continues to pay both rent and employee health insurance. And Pride understands the importance of helping those trying to reinvent themselves in order to adjust to pandemic times. “Try anything and everything, and do what you need to survive.

While we had fantasized about the idea of offering bottled cocktails for sale, we never imagined that this is the way we would do so. We built our cocktails to-go program because we had to — we have rent to pay, we have employees’ health insurance to cover, etc. Set up an online platform and figure out what works best for you. This is the most disruptive thing to happen in our lifetimes, but I do believe out of that comes enormous opportunity.”

Dante NYC has also started a hospital meals program where it delivered 200 meals to Stony Brook Southampton Hospital. It plans on continuing to contribute to the community with this program every weekend. Pride said, “In coming out east, it was important to us that we incorporate all of our programming (that’s just how we want to run our business) and a big part of that is feeding the front line.”

Order and purchase in advance online (www.dante-nyc.com) straight to your door in a Cooper Classic Car, Friday through Sunday.

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GuestWorthy Recipe: Chef Sylvain Delpique The 21 Burger

By Zachary Weiss

Who

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Chef Sylvain Delpique, Executive Chef of The 21 Club

@21Club

‘21’ Club menu. Since its creation over 70 years ago, executive chefs at ‘21’ have been able to put their own twist on the classic ‘21’ Burger. Now, it is your turn.”

The 21 Burger

Ingredients

Why?

For the burger 16 oz 20/80 ground beef 4 leaves of iceberg lettuce

Instagram Chef Delpique’s GuestWorthy Recipe

“This dish is a true cornerstone of the

6 slices of bacon 4 slices of cheddar cheese 1 slice of red onion For the pickled relish 1 c mayonnaise 1⁄2 c pickles 1 tsp paprika 1 Tbsp chopped parsley 1 pinch of salt

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For the burger Form eight-ounce meatballs with mixture, weighing each one. Line a mold and form patties or form by hand. Let chill and set up for two to four hours before cooking so they are not too soft.

Heavily salt and pepper the patties on the outside.

Char burger on a high temp in a grill or pan. Cook each side for about one-and-a-half to two minutes to raremedium rare. Let the burger rest for five minutes. The burger will continue to cook at half the temperature while resting.

Serve on a toasted Parker House Roll. Garnish with homemade pickled relish, thinly sliced red onion, iceberg lettuce and two slices of the cooked bacon for each burger.

For the pickled relish Chop the pickles and the parsley separate then combine with the remaining ingredients.

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By Vanessa Gordon

Rosé Weekend The many ways to celebrate at home

By Vanessa Gordon

National Rosé Day, the second Saturday in June, is coming up this weekend.

To celebrate at home, in partnership with Discover the Hamptons’ virtual National Rosé Weekend from June 11 to June 14, I have curated some fun ways to celebrate the occasion, including delicious food pairings, activities, and even some yoga classes to enjoy before a little poolside libation.

Sip And Savor On the North Fork, meet one of the newest arrivals: RGNY Vineyard, located in Riverhead. “RGNY’s Scielo Rosé is part of a line characterized by its young, fruit-forward notes,” said CEO Maria Rivero González. “Left unfiltered during the winemaking process — a cornerstone of RGNY’s production method — the result is a more natural, drier wine that packs a punch with its Malbec addition. Although complex, it pairs perfectly with the simpler things in life: like drinking with friends on a hot summer day.” Come by the vineyard for pickup, located at 6025 Sound Avenue.

National Rosé Weekend partner Southampton Inn has recently created the Great American Picnic. The picnic has a fabulous Cote du Provence rosé, watermelon rosé margaritas and Frosé (it’s a secret!) with assorted Pinwheels, fruit and cheese boards, and the picnic favorite, fried chicken.

New Pairings Anneris Blair of Montauk Wine Company could not have said it better: “Rosé is such a versatile wine to pair with many foods. Lately, we are enjoying our rosé with Spanish paella. We also enjoy it with locally caught fish such as fluke, or sea bass with couscous and grilled local zucchini or asparagus. It is very easy to pair and delicious year-round.”

To celebrate National Rosé Weekend, Calissa in Water Mill plans to offer a rotating menu of mezze items paired with fantastic rosés from around the world. The pairings are available for takeout. Delicious options on the menu include: Lamb meatballs with tomato,

cumin, and basil paired with La Spinetta Tuscan Rosé; and gluten free Pt. Judith crispy calamari with lemon aioli and Bomba Calabrese paired with Out East Provence Rosé.

Gabriella Macari of Macari Vineyards on the North Fork recently discovered one of her favorite pairings to date. She ordered the pre-marinated cilantro lime shrimp from Center Cuts Roslyn and tossed it in with some pasta with butter. An unbelievable combination! Center Cuts will deliver out east.

Macari’s 2019 Rosé was just released.

It is an elegant blend of Merlot and Malbec. Macari Vineyards is located in Mattituck on 150 Bergen Road.

Our friends at Tipsy Scoop recommend the Tussock Jumper Moscato Rosé, Spain. “Pair desserts like orange pound cake, lemon pie, and raspberry cheesecake with a sweet sparkler from Valencia, Spain. Bright carnation pink in color with pearly bubbles, notes of mandarin peel and sweet, tropical flavors will transport you to an entirely new level of summertime happiness,” according to the Tipsy Scoop team. You can also find Tussock Jumper at East Hampton Wines and Spirits, and Long Wharf Wines in Sag Harbor.

“Yoga. Namaste. Rosé.” Southampton Inn and White Fences Inn will also be hosting classes.

How Locals Are Sipping On Rosé “I love rosé and so excited to have my own Nicole Miller rosé now!” said fashion designer Nicole Miller. “The last few months at home I have been experimenting with different rosé cocktails, and one of my favorite rosé cocktails I have made is French 75. It is great new

take on a mimosa. You combine: 1/2 oz of freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 tsp of sugar or simple syrup 1 oz gin or vodka Shake it up, and add 1 oz of rosé, and top it off with champagne! It’s the perfect summer cocktail!”

National Rosé Weekend is presented

by The Shopkeepers and East End Taste. All proceeds will support the year-round business community’s COVID-19 recovery.

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Peace Of Mind As part of National Rosé Weekend, The Baker House is hosting a virtual free Vinyasa yoga class in its sunken garden on Saturday, June 13, from 12 to 12:45 PM that will be done live on its Instagram @bakerhouse1650 and will include guests from the Baker House.

The class will be followed by a live tasting event from its rosé partners Beach Juice Co. Luzern Labs will also be providing a skincare pack for each guest participating outdoors that includes a moisturizer and sunscreen.

The weekend will also include a live tour of the Baker House property for guests that have not yet stayed there before, hosted by property owner, Antonella Bertello.

Classes will be taught by Alissa Striano, who will be hosting a total of four classes over the weekend called:

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Catering To Community Silver Spoon Specialties opening a new brick-and-mortar location

By Nicole Teitler nicole@indyeastend.com

Silver Spoon Specialties, a high-end catering service that once strictly operated out of two food trucks, will open a physical storefront on Tuesday, June 16, located at 19 Race Lane in the Village of East Hampton, conveniently situated directly across the street from the LIRR short-term parking and train station.

Jeanine Burge began Silver Spoon Specialties in 2010. “The trend used to be that everyone wanted a food truck.

But for the last several years, the majority of the business has leaned towards more traditional catering where we supply staff and food and use the client’s kitchen,” Burge said.

In 2014, upon completion of culinary school at Gastronomicom in the

South of France, her son, David Gaviola, came on as a business partner and the main chef. Gaviola brought the business to new heights as the head chef, causing the team to turn away business over the past two years due to inadequate prep space. That’s when they realized it was time make a change to keep up with the influx in demand, and sought out a permanent home to build a large prep kitchen. After searching, they found an ideal, unfinished location that had to undergo a total restructuring — a three-month laborintensive project conducted by Burge, her husband, Charlie, and Gaviola.

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Meals for

Heroes providing high quality meals to the brave first responders that are working to keep our community safe and healthy.

Help lessen the burden on our first responders. Gift them a restaurantquality meal for $35, vouchers will be issued to our local heroes at EMT stations, East Hampton Police department and Southampton Hospital.

These vouchers will not expire and can be used on or off duty, to provide a great take away meal anytime they like.

Meals can be contributed by phone: 631-527-5372 website: highwayrestaurant.com or direct message through their Instagram: @HighwayHamptons

Please consider a meal donation.Together we will keep the community strong People and companies who donate will be recognized in The Independent newspaper.

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ness, but the up-side is that we made it exactly what we needed it to be. We added so many personal touches. It’s a very welcoming and unique space, one that we are very proud of,” Burge said.

The 1100-square-foot space has a rustic-industrial design, featuring pallet wood art, galvanized metal, cement, and glass. Beyond aesthetics, much of the design was built with their own hands. Most of the glasswork was created by Charlie himself, from his own glass shop in Patchogue; Gaviola built the pallet garden outside the kitchen, which will be used to harvest flowers and herbs for cooking; and the front counters were also created from their handiwork.

“I do think that all our hard work has paid off and we can’t wait to show it off and have customers enjoy a visual and culinary experience once they walk through our doors,” said Burge.

The new shop caters to more than just clients throwing a soiree, it aims to serve the entire community with “great food in a casual atmosphere.” Takeout options will include trays of hors d’oeuvres — mini lobster rolls, spinachartichoke arancini, lamb meatballs, or wild mushroom flatbreads; food platters — roasted salmon, beef tenderloin; and even complete menus — lobster and clam bakes, steak, BBQ, or taco

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dinners. In addition, there will be lunch specials, including healthy sandwiches, smoothies, house-made kombucha, sauces, and more, that can be enjoyed from both outdoor and (when allowed) indoor seating options.

As Springs residents of 32 years, the new location acts as another anchor in their hometown. Opening a business amid a pandemic has had its setbacks, with strict building restrictions and a decreased workforce, but the plan to open came before COVID-19 did, and this mother-son team had no intention of turning back. As a catering business, they already have small events booked for the summer with larger ones in fall, and are optimistic for business ahead with their new endeavor.

“With more mom-and-pop-style locations being pushed out every year, it was really important for me to ground myself permanently in East Hampton and set up this new spot. I feel very lucky to have this opportunity and begin this new venture in my hometown,” Gaviola said. “I hope to be able to make our food more accessible for summer residents and locals alike. We look forward to collaborating with other local businesses to try and preserve as much of the native East Hampton culture as possible.”

Visit www.silverspoonspecialties.com.

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RECIPE OF THE WEEK Chef Joe Cipro

A Rosé Cocktail For National Rosé Weekend In celebration of National Rosé Weekend in the Hamptons, I've created a Rosé cocktail.

Ingredients (Serves 1 in rocks glass) 1/2 oz gin 1/2 oz Campari 1/2 oz orange liquor Juice of half a lemon 1/4 c rosé 1/4 c club soda Crushed ice Add gin, Campari, orange liquor, and lemon juice to a cocktail shaker full of ice. Shake and pour into a glass a quarter of the way full of crushed ice. Pour in the rosé, then the club soda. Enjoy!

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Bamboo Restaurant Is Back Michael Gluckman relocates old favorite to Southampton Village

By Nicole Teitler nicole@indyeastend.com After nearly a decade, restauranteur Michael Gluckman is reopening his restaurant and sushi bar, Bamboo.

Gluckman owned the old restaurant, originally located in East Hampton right on the highway, for 10 years.

Customers recall it being a place for fresh sushi and refreshing watermelon martinis. Now, it’s been relocated to Southampton Village, in the former space of Tackle Box, also owned by Gluckman.

"I think I've got it down," Gluckman said. “Southampton needed a sushi restaurant and since everyone loves Bamboo, I thought it was a good fit.”

His chefs come from experience at some of New York’s most upscale eateries — Nobu, Blue Ribbon Sushi, La Neta, Haru Sushi, and Daniel — and all fish is sourced straight from the lo-

cal docks. Head chef John Sagadraca’s heritage is Japanese and Filipino. He learned the art of Asian cuisine from his father, a once well-known fisherman.

The menu, thus far, reads small plates, mains, sashimi, maki sushi rolls, and rice bowls. Drinks are made with freshly squeezed juices — think cucumber sake-tini or a spicy pineapple margarita.

As Phase 2 of reopening New York rolls out on Wednesday, June 10, Gluckman is ready and eager to welcome patrons both old and new. Its lush garden patio, full of palm trees, flowers, and vines, will make a tranquil dining experience with several tables six feet apart.

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that in the beautiful village of Southampton,” Gluckman said. “I think it will be a busy summer here for everyone.”

Bamboo is located at 76C Jobs

Lane in Southampton. View the online menu at www.bamboosouthampton. com. Curbside takeout and delivery are also available.

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Empathy

Continued From Page B1.

They have been married for 38 years and the dynamic of their love and understanding for one another is unmatched in my eyes. I have painted them independently in the past and I am always inspired when we meet. I know I will have a good painting day after a visit with the two of them.

These images are captivating. After the eyes, what is the first thing you are drawn to in each subject?

I am mostly drawn to the feeling I get with a subject. It’s hard to explain, but I always see things as light and dark, value and contrast and the way it moves me. There is a lot of trial and error, but when it moves me to the core, it must be painted. I always want to capture a truthful moment in time with a subject, and allow the viewer to make their own interpretation of what they see in the shadows and light.

Tell us about that day on the subway/streets of NYC, when you first were inspired to do this series.

That day was a very moving experience for me. I always try to be empathetic as I pass anyone on the street, but coming from the hospital, filled with the doctors, nurses, visitors, patients, and seeing them on the way to the subway, I felt an elevated, overwhelming sense of not really knowing how each person was feeling or what they might be going through, or them of me. I felt lost in a world of unknowing, and not really sure of how to cope, but compassion was a strong tool to guide me though.

Would you say people are generally aware or

Rainer Andreesen’s “Barbara.”

unaware of their emotional expressions?

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From my personal experience, I find that people sometimes misinterpret my expressions. What some people perceive in me as confidence or judgment when I’m walking down the street, or entering a room, is really my chronic insecurity. I am just trying to keep it together. It’s funny, but the people I find most difficult to paint or photograph are actors that are not personal friends. When I ask them to be themselves, they seem to want to show me who they think I want them to be.

If you were to add in one more portrait, someone who is influencing you right now during the pandemic, who would it be?

There were so many people I wanted to be a part of this show, but due to the pandemic I was not able to paint.

I would have loved the opportunity to paint the frontline workers risking their lives to help others, or people who are making a huge difference and impacting our lives in this crazy troubling time. Barack [Obama] would be at the top of my list as the consistent voice of reason and hope. One can only dream.

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Deeds

Min Date =5/9/2020 Max Date = 5/15/2020

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

Featured For Sale 29 Pleasant Lane

East Hampton Village

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Web ID: H348159

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34 Three Mile Harbor Hog

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Deeds Featured For Sale 16 Notre Dame Road Sag Harbor Village

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Jackie Lowey Of Saunders And Her Deep Loyalty To Community When politics runs in the blood, Lowey brings that passion to her work

By Ty Wenzel ty@indyeastend.com How does one find themselves deeply embedded in the East End community if their life is committed to serving as President Bill Clinton’s Deputy Director of the National Park Service?

Love. That’s how.

Jackie, can you explain how you landed on the East End as you were deeply involved in a fascinating career in Washington D.C.?

I moved to Washington, D.C. right out of college and began a career on Capitol Hill as a legislative aide working for several members of Congress. My focus was primarily on environmental and transportation issues. When President Clinton was elected, I joined his administration first as Deputy Chief of Staff of the Department of Transportation, and later as Deputy Director of the National Park Service.

The National Park Service job was my dream job. I adored it.

Among the programs I am most proud of was my work to establish the National Park Service’s first alternative transportation program (which brought shuttle buses into Zion and Acadia etc.) and its first office of Soundscape management (which focused on preserving the natural quiet in parks). I am passionate about National Parks, the environment, and about historic preservation.

I probably would have never left, except . . . I fell in love! Labor Day weekend 1998 I met my husband at the Stephen Talkhouse in Amagansett.

We commuted for two years and then decided that if we wanted to start a family, it would make sense to live in the same town! And so, I moved to East Hampton — and that was 20 years ago!

You have such a passion for the community, local government, and helping the downtrodden. With everything going on right

now— with the protests, COVID-19 — what are you working on at the moment?

I’m a big believer in “being the change” that you want. I am not a complainer, I’m a doer. Democracy requires participation. I’ve been a volunteer member of the East Hampton School Board for nine years and am running for re-election for a final term. Our schools are the heart of our community and can be a force for good and change. We are working actively on plans to re-open safely (if the governor allows) in the fall.

I’m particularly proud of the leadership role the district has played in feeding the food insecure during the COVID crisis. I also believe the district can play an important role with respect to racial injustice and am hoping to see some educational forums for our kids. As educators, the East Hampton Union Free School District can make a difference.

You have family in politics?

Yes. My mother is Congresswoman Nita Lowey. She has represented New York in the U.S. Congress for 32 years. She has announced her retirement after a magnificent career, most notably as the first woman chair of the Appropriations Committee. I am super proud of her and the difference she has made.

What are some of your favorite charities?

I try to support local nonprofits because I believe that is where I can make the most difference. They are grassroots and are the fabric of our community. I was one of the original board members of the Children’s Museum of the East End and was deeply involved in raising money to build it. I was a longtime board member.

I love the work Kate Mueth does supporting local arts with the NeoPolitical Cowgirls — so authentic. I

had breast cancer and have supported Fighting Change and their work. I think Project MOST fills a vital role in our community. I love the work Concerned Citizens of Montauk does on our environment.

I think the Montauk Playhouse is tenacious and wonderful! I love the grassroots effort to rebuild the Sag Harbor Cinema. And of course, our local food pantries are more important now than ever! And finally, I will always donate to a local GoFundMe for families in need. These are not formal nonprofits, but we are a community that helps take care of each other.

That’s what I love!

How long have you been in luxury real estate?

I have worked for Saunders for four years. Andrew and Colleen Saunders have been personal friends for many years and they had suggested that I join the firm. The timing was right, and I was ready for a change, so I jumped in full-throttle. My previous work made real estate a natural transition — I love working with people and understand the local market well.

Your community work is so multi-level and intense, in fact you have consulted on many nonprofit organizations. Can you speak about this work?

Yes! When I left government and Washington D.C. in 2000, I started a consulting business and focused on fundraising and advising for local nonprofits. I spent many years helping the Concerned Citizens of Montauk transition from an all-volunteer organization to a professionally staffed environmental group and I set up and ran their fundraising program for many years. I think they are one of the most important environmental groups on the East End — not just Montauk.

I worked with the Montauk Playhouse both on board development and on fundraising for years.

Back when Wounded Warrior Project was a small organization, I helped to set up their high donor program. I am still deeply committed to our nation’s veterans.

Why did you choose Saunders as your brokerage?

I didn’t (or wouldn’t) consider other firms. Saunders has an agent-centered collegial atmosphere, which makes it a pleasure to work there. They have a full-time support staff in marketing,

legal, and administration, which lets agents like me focus on our clients.

It is a dynamic and friendly place to work. Colleen and Andrew Saunders have built a remarkable company and attracted a wonderful group of agents who make it fun to come to work every day for me.

You’ve been involved in some transactions that involved historic homes.

I’ve sold and represented a number of historic properties. From a gorgeous old whaling home in Sag Harbor rumored to have been a stop on the Underground Railroad, to an 18th Century saltbox in East Hampton which had been owned by only three families in 300 years! That one had a unique interior preservation easement because there was so much special still remaining about it.

Currently I am representing a magical property, 9 Cross Highway in East Hampton, built in the 1740s and later used as the clubhouse for the Riding Club of East Hampton, where Jackie Bouvier learned to ride!

Are there any trends you’re seeing?

New construction is flying off the shelf. There is more of a trend towards modern and transitional design.

How do you feel about the Hamptons real estate market?

The Hamptons real estate market is on fire. It’s hard to catch my breath!

When you talk to other agents, none of us has ever seen anything like this. I believe that the market will continue to be strong.

What advice would you give to those looking to sell their homes quickly and efficiently?

The most important advice to sellers who want to sell their homes is to price it realistically. It is never a good strategy to list your home high because you want to leave room to negotiate.

The market is very efficient if your home is priced low — buyers will bid it up. If it priced right, they will snatch it up. If it’s priced too high, they will mostly ignore it! My other advice to sellers is to de-clutter! Less is more!

To reach Lowey or inquire about her inventory of Hamptons homes, email JLowey@Saunders.com or call 631766-8978.

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Town Amends Code Affecting East Quogue Water Quality

the Board of Health had tested were included in the initial resolution. When the main went in and stopped at Damascus, we went back to the town to request that it be expanded. The town then agreed to install the main north of Damascus, but they weren’t going to reimburse homeowners for connections as they had to the south.”

In December 2019, the town board amended the chapter to clarify which parcels were eligible for rebates. Originally, the program just covered properties identified on the Suffolk County Department of Health map entitled “East Quogue/Damascus,” where emerging contaminants — perfluorooctanesulfonic acid, known as PFOS, and perfluorooctanoic acid, or PFOA — had already been detected. This was modified to include the entire hamlet of East Quogue and Village of Quogue, where evidence of contamination has to be provided.

Since that time, the health department has shared two additional maps identifying evidence of PFOS or PFOA in well survey areas in the vicinity of Quogue and East Quogue, which, with the town board’s unanimous approval May 26, will now also be covered under the program.

McNamara said she attended a work session and requested the town “do the right thing and pay for those connections.”

“Homeowners in the affected area

Southampton helps more residents hook up to new Suffolk County mains

By Desirée Keegan desiree@indyeastend.com

The Town of Southampton amended its town code on the East Quogue Public Drinking Water Infrastructure Improvement Program to extend eligibility to more homeowners affected by water contamination around the hamlet of East Quogue.

“Nobody should be drinking contaminated water. No one,” Supervisor Jay Schneiderman said. “And particularly if they can’t afford to hook up to public water, which is very expensive, this gives them the ability to do that.”

The purpose of the program established in July 2019 was, and remains, to allow affected properties to have the cost of their hook-up and connection to public

water through new water mains provided by the Suffolk County Water Authority paid for by the town’s Community Preservation Fund program. The money was able to be allocated to the water quality improvement project pursuant to a bill sponsored by Assemblyman Fred Thiele.

East Quogue Citizens Advisory Committee Chair Cyndi McNamara pushed for the extension, and said she’s “happy the town did the right thing and expanded the program north of Damascus Road.”

“The CAC had advocated for this from the start,” McNamara said. “We thought that both areas of concern that

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wrote letters and made phone calls as well.

That work resulted in the new resolution that just passed,” she said. “This whole situation really showed me how important it is that communities have strong advocates that reside in their community.

It took a lot of time, effort, and three separate resolutions, but we finally attained the outcome our residents hoped for from the start.”

The reimbursement period for parcels located within these maps shall be retroactive to April 1, 2018, consistent with the reimbursement period for the East Quogue/Damascus maps.

Finally, the local law will limit, or cap, any rebate issued to an eligible parcel, based upon the satisfaction of the rebate criteria, to a maximum of $10,000. Importantly, this program remains subject to the availability of funding, which may be up to 20 percent of the CPF’s annual revenues based upon the prior calendar year, subject to appropriation by the town board.

Schneiderman acknowledged Councilwoman Julie Lofstad, who spearheaded the amendments, adding, “It’s a good thing that we’re doing.”

Lofstad immediately thanked McNamara, who continuously pushed for amendments when contaminants were detected in and around her hamlet.

“I think she did a great job advocating for her community,” Lofstad said.

COVID-19 Testing Near Montauk School Funding briefly questioned, but East Hampton Town Board embraces project

By T. E. McMorrow t.e@indyeastend.com

A second COVID-19 testing site will soon be opened in the Town of East Hampton.

Supervisor Peter Van Scoyoc told his fellow town board members during their June 2 meeting that the Montauk testing facility near the public school is being funded and run by Stony Brook Southampton Hospital, and will be open every Tuesday and Thursday from 10 AM to 4 PM through Labor Day weekend. It will be located in the back parking lot that overlooks the baseball field.

The town already has a testing facility in the parking lot in front of the ballfield at the end of Pantigo Place, open Wednesdays and Fridays.

According to a press release sent out by the Montauk Chamber of Com-

merce, business owners in Montauk will “have free COVID testing available for their employees.” The testing center “will also offer tests to the broader Montauk community by appointment on a pay-for-service or insurance-paid basis.”

The question of how the site was being funded was brought up at the June 2 meeting by Councilman Jeff Bragman. He had previously stated in a letter sent to fellow board members he had been told by Van Scoyoc the site was being funded through a donation from Marc Rowan, the owner of Duryea’s Lobster Deck. In his letter, Bragman said such funding could present a “conflict of interest,” since Rowan and the town are tied up in

The parking lot by the ballfield will be the site of new test center two days a week. Independent/T. E. McMorrow

years-old litigation over Duryea’s.

The press release sent out by the Montauk Chamber of Commerce states the site has been made possible “thanks to the generosity of a local business owner and the collaborative efforts of the Montauk Chamber and the local business community.”

Van Scoyoc reassured Bragman and the board the funding for the Montauk facility was coming from the hospital, and that it would be running the facility, regardless of who made the donation. The board embraced the project after a brief discussion.

The supervisor said the testing facility was part of a broader move by the hospital to provide more services to the eastern half of the township, especially Montauk. Currently, he said, it takes between 45 minutes to an hour, or more, for an ambulance to make the journey from Montauk during a normal summer season.

Rowan said in a recent interview with The Independent that he saw it essential to increase testing in Montauk if businesses like his were to reopen. He is known for his philanthropic efforts under the Rowan Family Foundation.

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Free Shuttle Service Circuit will begin operations by mid-month

By Nicole Teitler nicole@indyeastend.com

The free shuttle transportation around town and to the beach, Circuit, formerly known as Free Ride, plans on resuming operations in East Hampton Town. On Monday, June 8, Circuit resumed with limited service in Montauk. Founded in 2011 by East End locals James Mirras and Alex Esposito, the company is keeping the community in mind.

Since its inception, the free electric shuttle transportation company has expanded to eight states. Through the help of Urban-X, a “venture startup accelerator,” and municipality organizations, it has managed to land major city contracts in places like San

Diego and New Rochelle where the city pays for the eco-friendly shuttle type service, a solution to the micro-transit problems many urban areas face. All it takes is downloading an app, setting up a ride, or flagging down a car if you see one on its usual route.

According to the National Household Travel Survey, 16.4 percent of vehicle trips are only a single mile and 13.8 percent of trips are two miles, making up two thirds of the most vehicle use by trip distance (number one was six to 10 miles). Those numbers are reflected in much of the Hamptons town parking and Continued On Page 30.

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back, as if they were handcuffed, shouting “I can’t breathe” for 8 minutes, 46 seconds, the amount of time it took Chauvin to kill Floyd, according to reports and video footage.

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that I cannot enter. It is no longer acceptable to stay silent. I need your voices in those rooms and championing our rights to those that will not listen.”

Willie Jenkins, who helped organize marches in Bridgehampton and Riverhead, said during a march in Southampton Village that evening after the vigil that many reporters have asked him: “Why did you feel like you need to come out here today?”

He said that, to be polite, he has always answered, but in his head, he was thinking: “What do you mean? What are you talking about? Why are you asking me that? In my mind, I wanted to tell them, ‘Why aren't you there standing up for what's right?’”

People of all color and ages came together in peace in front of the Bridgehampton Community House during his second protest on the East End June 2.

It was followed by others in Westhampton Beach, Sag Harbor, East Hampton, and Montauk.

Seas of handmade signs filled Main Streets — held proudly above heads reading “Justice for George Floyd,” “Black Lives Matter,” and “Silence is Compliance.” Chants of “George Floyd,” and “No Justice, No Peace” echoed loudly. Most marches included a demonstration where those in attendance lay face down on the street with their hands behind their

The Right To Live Rev. Sarah Bigwood, of the First Presbyterian Church of Southampton, grew up in Minneapolis. She said she is most fearful for the children.

“I’m afraid for them. I’m sad for the children I worked with there, because this is the world that they’re living in, the violence against their lives,” she said. “The people they love are facing that every day . . . How they live with that kind of trauma is devastating to themselves and their community. I am outraged at a system that would allow this to happen.”

Rabbi Debra Stein, cantor at the Jewish Center of the Hamptons, said during a protest in East Hampton Sunday the white perception of racism differs from the reality black Americans are experiencing.

While many whites might believe that “some of this has been put to bed, it hasn’t,” she said. “It hasn’t been put to bed. We can’t regulate racism away.

We can’t say, ‘Don’t put your knee on someone’s neck.’”

The answer, she said, is “to stop the hatred.”

“If I am good enough to be your child’s nanny . . . If I am good enough to be your maid, if I am good enough to

Circuit co-owners Alex Esposito (in front) and James Mirras in back. Independent/Courtesy Circuit

make sure your child knows their ABCs while you meet with your CEO on your Zoom call, then I am good enough to be respected as an African American,” said Travis Wilkins, who grew up in Bridgehampton and now teaches middle schoolers in Richmond, VA. Rev. Leandra Lambert, of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in East Hampton, said everyone has the right to be alive.

“Time’s up, and we have work to do,” she said. “There are good police officers, and I thank God for the good ones. But they are also part of a system that is corrupt. We have a responsibility to break it down and to build something new. Something that is just. Something that is better. Something that is reflective of the more perfect union.”

Rev. Dr. Walter Silva Thompson Jr., of the Calvary Baptist Church in East Hampton said the wood used to build the Hook Windmill he was standing in front of Sunday was hewn by an African American slave.

“There are so many unnamed, unknown who have made great contributions to the building of our nation and our country,” he said. “One of the greatest liabilities in history is not the vitriolic words of bad people, but the appalling silence of the good.”

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Taliya Hayes stood in front of the Hook Windmill in East Hampton Village listing things she, as a black woman,

feels insecure doing. She did this while standing next to her white friend and East Hampton High School Class of 2016 classmate Anna Hoffman.

“I can wear a hoodie,” Hoffman said June 7, to which Hayes responded: “I cannot.” Hayes said that the reason she believes there is more attention on these issues is because of the political climate the world is now in.

“The person that we have in the White House is definitely contributing to the tension that we have in our country right now,” she said. “We are just tired. We are just done. We are in a new century. Black people have been fighting for their rights for centuries.

Enough is enough.”

Children have been at the forefront of many of the marches, some even being the organizers, looking for ways they can stimulate change and keep the conversation going.

Shauna, a resident of Manhattan who has been living with her family on the East End since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, has been, with her brother Jared, trying to spread the messages of the movement.

“I think that as younger generations have grown, our generation has become of age to be able to reach these resources and to spread the word through social media,” she said. “It is a lot easier to tell someone or to explain to someone why this is wrong now. You can reach so many people now broadly Continued On Facing Page.

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My brother and I have been sharing stuff on Instagram every day, trying to make people aware of what is going on.

To educate people. Social media has allowed us to educate people a lot more broadly.”

It’s “because of technology,” said Renee Simons, an African American businesswoman who has a house in Sag Harbor as well as a home in Manhattan, about why the youth have become so involved. “They never saw it before. You can’t run away after seeing somebody’s death live and televised.”

Eric Williams, who helped organize the evening March in Southampton along with the vigil in Riverhead May 31 with Jenkins, said he thinks more work needs to be done with youth to end racism. He thinks getting children started in sports through Police Athletic League youth leagues would help.

“You learn to work together, you learn teamwork,” he said. “Sports bring people together.”

He said he doesn’t understand the kind of behavior afflicted on Floyd.

“Why such aggression?” Williams asked. “Enough is enough. And if you stand by and watch it happen, you’re just as guilty.”

Ronald Gholson, a Bridgehampton native who works for the Westhampton Beach Union Free School District as a security guard, was a longtime Westhampton Police Department traffic control officer. As a black man, he understands the issues at hand, but also knows how he can push society forward in his role, adding that when working with police officers he knows there are “are good damn cops who go to work doing the right thing every day.”

“I’m not perfect. I’ve made mistakes in my life, but I know my existence living in a predominantly white community, working in a predominantly white school as a security guard, coach, mentor, has been a positive light as a black man to students, faculty, support staff, administrators, and parents,” said Gholson, his voice cracking.

“I do not condone in any way the looting, burning of property, destruction of property, vandalism, and the senseless violence we are witnessing in cities across the country [as a result of Floyd’s death] . . . We need unity, love, peace, and America’s understanding to fight this plague called racism that has always been around.”

Change In Government “I hope that everyone can just sympathize more with people of color and

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the fact that what they go through every day has been going on for years and years, and there hasn’t really been that big of a change, if any change at all,” 22-year-old Shelter Island resident Tristan Wisseman said at the Bridgehampton protest June 2. “I just hope people gain more of an understanding through all this and that actual reform happens.”

As a tribal member living in the Hamptons, Wekontash Smith said she knows those internal and external battles and that systematic failure all too well.

“Am I supposed to fear walking down the streets of my ancestors’ neighborhood because the sight of me makes someone uncomfortable?” she asked. “I look around and I see friends who I’ve grown up with, both black and white, with their children. I see friends who are Democrats and friends who are Republicans. I see friends who are police officers. This is not a partisan fight. This is a fight for our humanity.

I’m also worried about the legacy we our leaving our children. I know we can do better.”

It’s also a fight Mt. Sinai resident Skyler Johnson is hoping to take on.

The 19-year-old is running for a state Senate seat this year.

“We’ve seen these brutal accounts of racism, of murder, take place nationwide,” he said. “But I loved this vigil.

I loved the ceremony because it really shows the people of Southampton, the people of the Island care about these people, care about what’s happening nationwide, and will not only not stand for it, but stand in remembrance of those lives lost.”

He said his ultimate goal is to help people, through these struggles and others.

“We don’t have people in office that pass proper social reform, that will pass proper criminal justice reform, and that’s what we need,” Johnson said. “I’m hoping, if elected, I can pass proper reform to make sure these things don’t happen on our Island, to make sure New York is a strong state, has progressive ideals, and can pass reforms that really help people.”

Southampton Village Mayor Jesse Warren said he looked to make plenty of changes when elected to office a year ago, but soon realized things weren’t going to go quite as planned.

“When I was elected mayor, I thought I could come in and quickly make the changes that we said we wanted to, but it takes more than just one individual and all layers of all levels of government,” he said. “I’m committed to institutional systemic change.

It’s hard to articulate how every single night I go to bed, every single morning I wake up fired up to make those changes. There are centuries of racism. This is just going to inspire me even more and empower me and everyone else more.”

The mayor said he finds it important to understand other people’s perspectives and stand in their shoes.

Denise Smith-Meacham, who helped organize the event, took it a step further.

“We’ve protested, but it’s about what we’re going to do after this,” she said. “We saw what happened and enough is enough. You get to a point where you’ve got to do something.”

Wekontash Smith echoed that call for change. She asked her friends in the Hamptons to think twice about the world around them.

“When you enter those country

clubs where the only people of color you see are the help, I need you to confront those using euphemistic speech that prevents people like me and people who look like me in this country from excelling,” she said. “Hope is not lost, but I’m getting scared.”

Nancy Stevens-Smith said she’s just one of many voices who should speak up for injustice, saying it’s time Americans finally stand up for what the Pledge of Allegiance and our patriotic songs really signify.

“I’m in support of justice for all in America and standing up for the injustice that’s been placed on African Americans for over 400 years — from the time we were brought here on ships to this day, unfortunately,” she said.

“We need to listen, start a conversation with someone, and be ready to accept the truth for the truth.”

Wekontash Smith said there will be growing pains, but what the world will receive in turn is acceptance.

“Over the last week, my white allies have shown up for me in monumental gestures of solidarity,” she said.

“The message of today is one of love, and doses of love come in a variety of forms. Today, I give you a dose of tough love, and I ask you to stay with me throughout this, because I need you in this fight. One of the definitions of a vigil is the act of keeping awake at times when sleep is customary. And customarily, when we’ve been here before, we have fallen asleep. We have marched, we have hash-tagged, and yet we’ve always returned to that slumber. This time, however, it’s hitting differently.

This year has ushered in a clarity of 20/20 vision revealing elements of our society that have long been a blind spot to the white gaze.”

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IT'S ONLY NATURAL

By Frank Quevedo

Just Our Resident Screech-Owl Don’t be frightened by eerie sound

Earlier this week, an Eastern ScreechOwl (Megascops asio) was calling in my backyard in the Sag Harbor/Noyac area. The mournful whinny call (like a horse on helium) started around 3 AM and lasted only a few minutes. Many of you may recall hearing these cries coming from adjacent woodlands near your home, perhaps frightened, and wondering if an opossum, raccoon, or fox was suffering some sort of agonizing pain.

Most of you probably became frightened and covered-up under your bedsheets till the eerie cries went silent.

For me, it was an opportunity to jump out of bed, grab a flashlight and binoculars, and venture outside and observe these nocturnal night hunters upclose and personal.

Our resident year-round Eastern Screech-Owl, about the size of an American Robin or a pint-glass, can be found anywhere trees are located and is best detected by its sound. They are nocturnal hunters and spend the daylight hours roosting in cavity nesting sites, shrubs, or in dense cover in nearby woods.

During the breeding season, which is generally around mid-March to midMay, they have an elaborate courtship ritual. Reproductively mature males approach females by calling from different branches until the female is interested and comes close. Once the female approaches, the male owl gets excited and begins to bob and swivel his head and even winks one eye at the female. If she ignores him, the bobbing and swiveling motions intensify. If she accepts him, she moves close and they touch bills and preen each other . . . Love at last!

Eastern Screech-Owls nest in holes and cavities most likely created by woodpeckers. They are not nest builders and lay their eggs on any debris at the bottom of the cavity hole. They have one brood a year and can have up to six young. When nesting, the female stays in the nest hole and relies on her mate to provide food to her and their chicks.

They eat most kinds of small animals, including birds, bats, frogs, rats, moles, mice, insects, and rabbits. When the food is brought to the nest, it is the fe-

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company’s fully ad-supported routes, but as of now, Circuit is planning on resuming only in East Hampton Town.

“We are working closely to make sure we align with the town’s reopening plan. We’ll enact similar safety procedures that we have in other markets,” Esposito said.

Resuming operations comes down to three factors — the operations team, advertisers, and the Town of East Hampton. Plans are to tentatively begin in Montauk and then resume in East Hampton Village shortly after.

Some advertisers want to have Circuit running again in a timely manner so they don’t lose the entire summer of potential marketing to the Hamptons demographic, while others, trying to be sensitive to community concerns, are requesting a pause in ad placement and pushing back roll out dates.

Circuit is prepared to take on so-

Continued From Page 28. beach transportation, a logistical nightmare come the summer months. Circuit not only eliminates part of that congestion but it reduces carbon monoxide emitted by cars for short distances.

“Transportation is an essential service and a lot of people depend on it for their commutes,” Esposito said.

In New Rochelle, Circuit has not only helped mitigate parking issues at the train stations, but have aided essential needs in what Governor Andrew Cuomo deemed a COVID-19 hot spot. 511 New York Ride Share used the Circuit shuttle for transporting out-of-state healthcare workers who came to assist in crisis conditions, from their hotel to the Montefiore Hospital.

The Hamptons is one of the ride

Eastern Screech Owl. Independent/Courtesy Sofo

male who tears the prey into small bits for her babies.

After two months in the nest, the young leave but continue to depend on their parents for food for up to three months. As the young gain strength, they begin to separate and hunt apart from their parents and siblings. On a recent early morning bird count, from 5 cial distancing concerns. Each car, which more closely resembles a golf cart, holds five passengers and a driver with three rows of two seats each.

There are no windows, but rather an open-air concept. Unlike Uber, all Circuit drivers are salaried employees. In cities where Circuit has continued running, drivers wear personal protective equipment and conduct regular cleaning, with separate partitions on some routes, and others even included adding individual doors to the vehicles.

There are plans to incorporate similar procedures on the East End. As for the riders themselves, Circuit plans to cooperate with the town’s desire to keep overcrowding at bay.

“Fortunately, most people have been wearing masks in public. If someone is getting a free ride to the beach, the least they can do is put a mask on,” Esposito said.

to 7 AM, I counted 10 different screech owls living in my neighborhood. So, the next time you hear an eerie sound coming from your backyard, don’t be scared, it’s just our resident eastern-screech owl.

Frank Quevedo is the executive director of the South Fork Natural History Museum.

The Shops At LVIS Accept Donations The Shops at LVIS in East Hampton are accepting donations Tuesday through Saturday from 10 AM to 3:30 PM.

The items should be clean and in saleable condition. Those donating should separate clothing and accessories by gender and label each bag. Label bags that include books or household goods. Call 631-324-1370 when you arrive, and an employee will meet you outside to receive your donations. For furniture donations call 631-324-1370 or email lvisbarneh@gmail.com prior to bringing them to LVIS.

The Shops will reopen to the public in a limited capacity as soon as restrictions are lifted.

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Farmers Market Opens Photos by Richard Lewin The Calvary Baptist Church on Spinner Lane in East Hampton is the new home for this year’s East Hampton Farmers Market, which opened on Friday, June 5. Organizer Kate Plumb welcomed the guests to the season opening, making sure all protocols of masks, directional aisles, and grouping were followed.

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But what are the real facts?

These riots are taking place even though the police officer believed responsible for the death of George Floyd has been fired and charged with murder.

What more is the violence supposed to produce? A lynch mob to string him up?

And what about the claim that innocent, unarmed black Americans are being killed by the police in large numbers?

The Washington Post maintains a database on all police killings in the United States. Last year, only nine unarmed blacks were killed by police. Yes, in one entire year, in the entire country, only nine.

And 19 unarmed whites were killed that year — more than twice as many.

That certainly does not support the claim that police are targeting blacks for mass killings.

And it cuts the ground from under any claims that these rioters “deserve” the chance to run wild for a while, without any restraint by the police or National Guard.

Government at all levels should restore order while taking action against the few bad apples in law enforcement.

Sincerely,

tor Ryan Murphy said during a work session June 4 that any restaurant looking to add a tent for outdoor dining needs to go through normal permitting process with the fire marshal, following all the usual guidelines. The town also pushed to get Cuomo’s approval for the reopening of botanical and sculpture gardens, grouping them in with parks.

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Religious Services Houses of worship will be able to hold services with 25 percent occupancy in its buildings, starting June 10. The governor announced June 6 that he was accelerating the reopening of churches, synagogues, and mosques because the COVID-19 numbers continue to decline.

On Friday, 35 people in the state died from the novel coronavirus — the lowest number so far — though that jumped to 45 on Sunday. In Suffolk, a total of 1935 people have died from the pandemic as of Monday.

“Compared to where we were, this is a big sigh of relief,” Cuomo said during his daily briefing June 6. “We’re going to open the valve more than we originally anticipated because the metrics are so good.”

If the metrics, such as the diagnostic testing, hospitalization, and infection rates begin to go in the other direction,

the governor reserves the right to close the valve.

“We didn’t flatten the curve, we bent the curve,” he said. “And we went from the worst to one of the best.”

Those attending religious institutions will still have to abide by social distancing guidelines and the governor encouraged the public to remain smart.

“Watch the entranceway and the exitway where people tend to congregate,” he said, adding that “faith-based partners” have to come up with a way to make this work.

Religious gatherings of no more than 10 people have been allowed since May 21. Cuomo also encouraged drive-in or parking lot services. For instance, the Jewish Center of the Hamptons started offering a “Drive-In Shabbat” service at Main Beach in East Hampton nearly two weeks ago.

Mass gatherings, including in churches and temples at full capacity, are prohibited until a region reaches the fourth and final phase of reopening.

Ballot Extensions Cuomo issued an executive order Sunday to extend the deadline for school districts to receive school budget ballots. In order to be counted, school budget ballots were accepted by hand delivery through 5 PM on June 9, the date the vote was rescheduled to due to COVID-19. If the ballot was mailed in, the school district must

receive it by June 16.

There has been confusion surrounding the process, and with the U. S. Postal Service seemingly overwhelmed, many were concerned their vote would not be counted. Cuomo had said on Friday he was considering an extension.

Many districts set up secured drop boxes outside of the school so that voters can drop off their ballot instead of mailing it in.

Cuomo also signed legislation extending the deadline absentee ballots must be received for the Democratic primary election — they must now be postmarked by June 23. The governor previously issued executive orders allowing all New Yorkers to vote absentee in the June 23 primary elections, ensuring every New Yorker registered to vote receives a postage-paid absentee ballot application in the mail.

“The COVID-19 pandemic has changed our world, and while we are making great progress and the numbers keep going down, no New Yorker should have to choose between their health and their right to vote,” Cuomo said in a statement Sunday afternoon. “Extending the deadline to submit absentee ballots builds on our previous executive orders to make it easier for New Yorkers to vote absentee in the upcoming primary election, and it will help to increase voter participation as we continue to fight this virus.”

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An Equine Safari Drive-thru tours offered at two local horse rescue farms

By Nicole Teitler nicole@indyeastend.com

Neptune Feed and Saddlery in Riverhead announced a two-year title sponsorship with the Long Island Equine Trail to support the local equine community. The combined efforts will include a 30-minute contactless Long Island Drive-Thru Farm Animal Tour.

The drive-thru experience will begin on Saturday, June 20, at 7 PM at both Spirit’s Promise in Riverhead and North Shore Horse Rescue in Baiting Hollow.

“We’ve had to pivot our barn op-

erations to be able to offer our services while keeping everyone safe. We are committed to continue to work together to bring the equine community to every household,” said Marisa Striano, founder of Spirit’s Promise Equine Rescue.

Equine rescues that operate on limited resources have been impacted

by COVID-19, like many other nonprofits. The ticketed family friendly, educational, and social distancing experience will finance the food and medication

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for the farm animal rescues, along with supporting in-person/virtual equine therapy and recreation programs for local families. It provides animal lovers an opportunity to reconnect to nature and the four-legged residents right from the comfort of their own vehicles.

Car windows can roll down for animals to peek their heads in, and petting is allowed, so face masks must be worn at all times. A digital map, accessible on a smartphone, will showcase photos, fun facts, and a history on each animal.

“We are a small farm with a big heart. Working with likeminded organizations is critical for all of us to weather this storm together,” said Laurel Palermo, founder of North Shore Horse Rescue. “We’ve been here for over 15 years. This initiative will allow us to be here for the next 15 years.”

New York state’s Equine Industry is the second largest agribusiness in New York, with a $5.3 billion economic impact that generates 42,400 full-time jobs, according to The American Horse Council.

Equine space accounts for approximately 1.3 million acres solely used for horse-related purposed across all 62 counties of New York state. The Long Island Equine Trail is a platform for connection within the equine community in both Nassau and Suffolk County, inspiring the public to engage and develop an appreciation for all horses provide in leisure, competitions, social work, and rescue.

Online reservations are required and time slots are limited. Tours are expected to continue through September, with other locations to be announced.

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donations, increasingly difficult as outside communities come to rely on the same food sources. Without these important nutrients, we are unsuited for any type of disease that comes to our community. In response to that, tribes in other places have fought for food sovereignty rather than live in food deserts.”

He said tribal communities need support to restore traditional food sources and means of protecting fisheries and guaranteeing access to water rights.

“The intertribal organizations are working on this,” Gumbs said, “and increased funding and support would help to create a healthier community both internally and externally for food gardens and other ways of producing food that would help all communities, not just out Native American communities in the health challenges we now face.”

The tribal leader, like many others, discussed communication, testing, transportation, and education issues. He said the digital divide — mainly access to internet — now that children are attempting to learn outside the classroom, has been another unique challenge.

Gumbs said he’s also disappointed there’s no Native American task force in New York charged with addressing the concerns and well-being of the state’s nine tribal communities.

“It’s been disturbing to us that no one has reached out from the state — the governor’s office or the state senate or assembly — to our Indian communities to see how we are faring,” he said, “especially with the large number of Native Americans we have in our community.”

Current data — rates of infection, hospitalization, and fatalities from the disease — shows the COVID-19 pandemic’s disproportionate impact on minority communities not just locally, but nationally. Through written and oral testimony, committees are seeking recommendations on how to approach and mitigate systematic inequalities through enhanced federal funding and appropriate policy initiatives. Local stakeholders also invited to discuss the issues in their communities included representatives from the First Baptist Church Riverhead and Organización Latino-Americana of Eastern Long Island, among many others.

“A legacy of structural discrimination is putting our people most at risk of catching and dying from this virus,” said Frankie Miranda, president of the

Hispanic Federation. “For us to finally come out ahead of this pandemic, we must incorporate community into all efforts to combat the spread of COVID-19 and the destruction it has caused.”

He said ensuring culturally and linguistically-competent contact tracing is also critical.

OLA Executive Director Minerva Perez said her organization struggled to receive information from health care representatives at the onset of the crisis. None of it was being adequately translated for Spanish speaking members, so many were left in the dark with no clear guidance, which led to the novel coronavirus’s spread among those people. She said lack of transportation to and from testing sites, along with fears related to cost and treatment have also been issues. Domestic violence being up 30 percent in the state, coupled with the loss of housing, lack of food, anxiety, and isolation, has left her frightened for students struggling with mental health issues, worrying it will lead to addiction and suicide.

“Our pillars of focus center on advocacy and education,” Perez said.

“This crisis has taken a sledgehammer to the already faulty systems that have not caught up with the region’s 30year demographic shift, to show that our Latino population is at 20 to 25 percent.”

In April, her organization received support to meet the needs of nine East End school districts, collecting $700,000 worth of Chromebooks and Wi-Fi access for distance learning.

“This was not a Latino-only effort,” Perez said. “It was a way to fully express our belief that any time any student is deprived access to education we need to respond.”

Thiele asked these East End community organization leaders how the state can catch up to address of the issues. Gumbs and Perez said working with local school districts on programs and getting liaisons in schools and into communities could bridge the gap. Access not only to information, but supplies are important.

“We need enhanced communications, with access to language lines so law enforcement has the ability to communicate and relay information,” Perez said. “We need better ways to integrate parents of minorities into the schools. There are cultural and linguistic dynamics that not all schools are prepared for. We need to build this up. We need to make sure we also connect with the resources that are available. It’s been difficult to reach some of those adversely affected in minority communities.”

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McLain Ward, seen here on HH GiGi’s Girl in 2018, is one of many riders who will be disappointed by the Hampton Classic cancelation. Independent/Shawn McMillen

COVID-19 forces board to make a difficult decision

By Taylor K. Vecsey taylor@indyeastend.com

The Hampton Classic Horse Show will not take place this summer, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a first in the show’s 45-year history.

One of the leading equestrian events, originally scheduled to take place August 29 through September 5, the Bridgehampton show is one of the largest outdoor shows in the country.

“It is difficult to express how disappointing this is for everyone,” Shanette Barth Cohen, the Classic’s executive director, said in a statement. “However, given the current situation and the uncertainty that lies ahead, our board reached the conclusion that there really is no other option. Naturally, the safety and wellbeing of our exhibitors, and everyone involved with the Classic, takes first priority and the board is unanimous in its belief that the wisest course of action is to put all our efforts and resources into ensuring that the Classic is able to return next year at the same high standard that everyone expects.”

The horse show, a nonprofit in its own right, has given more than $2 million to Southampton Hospital over the last 44 years.

The show not only draws top equestrians from around the country, but also local riders and fans of the sport, as well as shoppers to the high-end Boutique Garden. The show usually hosts more than 200 classes

of competition for horses and riders, from leadline to the Sunday grand prix. The show also hosts a competition for riders with disabilities.

This is the first time the show will not take place at all, though it has faced interruptions due to weather. “In 2011, we started on Wednesday, be-

cause of Hurricane Irene, but we were able to reschedule virtually every class to fit the full show into the shortened schedule,” Cohen said in an email.

“I want to thank Longines, NetJets, Land Rover, Mane ‘n Tail, and Hermès and all our sponsors for their continued support,” Cohen

said. “Without the ongoing support of our sponsors, patrons, and exhibitors, we would not be able to maintain the Classic as the world-class event that has come to mean so much to so many. On behalf of the board, I offer all our supporters our deepest thanks and appreciation.”

Shelter Island 10K Postponed

The 41st Shelter Island 10K and 5K runs and walks, held on Father’s Day weekend, have been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but organizers are hoping runners will only see gains from the loss.

They’re encouraging racers to continue to run the distance of the course on their own June 20, and compete in the rescheduled race on November 7, the Saturday before Veterans Day, at 1 PM.

Those already registered for the Northwell Health-sponsored race could choose to have registration transferred to the new date or to next year; convert their entrance fee to a donation to support the nonprofit work of the run; run the virtual race and be mailed a medal, bib and shirt; or get a refund. Those that did not advise the organizers of their choice by May 28 were automatically transferred

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to the new date.

“All runners who transfer to next year or the new date can also compete in a virtual run on June 20,” the organizers said in a Facebook post.

“A medal, shirt and bib will only be mailed to those who convert to fully virtual, but everyone can compete and post their time online.”

To compete in the virtual event, go for a run or walk on your own, then vis-

it the June 20 virtual result page elitefeats.com/race-results.asp?ID=20144.

Runners can search for their names and click “update,” enter their time, and have the option to upload up to five photos from the run.

Anyone who completes the virtual race will have a chance to win raffle prizes, from elitefeats gear to entries into upcoming races.

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Jordan’s Run Is Still On Memorial event goes entirely virtual

By Desirée Keegan desiree@indyeastend.com The Jordan’s Run Veterans Memorial 5K Run/Walk has gone completely virtual.

The race is in honor of Lance Corporal Jordan C. Haerter, a Sag Harbor native who was one of two men heroically killed in action in Ramadi, Iraq in 2008 to save the lives of 150 others.

“Jordan’s Run Veterans Memorial 5K Run/Walk has made the difficult decision to change our race to an all-virtual or satellite edition option,” Haerter’s mother JoAnn Lyles wrote on the race Facebook page. “During this unprecedented event, we could not even think about asking for sponsorships or look for volunteers when so many are struggling. We want to give back instead.”

The organizers will instead sponsor the Sag Harbor Food Pantry to “take care

of our community,” Lyles said.

The Sag Harbor race, which already had a virtual component for veterans and those interested in competing outside of Long Island, will still happen Sunday, July 26, at 8:30 AM.

Those interested can register online at www.elitefeats.com/?JordansRun. Registration by the Saturday evening before is $35 and $40 the day of the race.

At 19, Haerter, a Sag Harbor native was the first lost on the battlefield from the village since World War II.

He was deployed to Joint Security Station Nasser in the Sophia District of Ramadi, which at one point was the center of insurgency, and was standing guard at the entry of the control point with Marine Corporal Jonathan Yale when a large truck

TurboTri Returns Triathlon boasts digital format

By Desirée Keegan desiree@indyeastend.com After a three-year hiatus, i-tri has unveiled TurboTri 2.0, a virtual triathlon that can be completed July 1 through July 31.

Proceeds from the 300-yard swim, 7-mile bike ride, and a 1.5-mile run directly benefit i-tri, a community-based program that fosters self-respect, personal empowerment, self-confidence, positive body image, and healthy lifestyle choices for adolescent girls through completion of a triathlon.

“We know how important it is to work toward a goal, do something with

your family, your friends, or on your own, and get outside right now,” i-tri said in a statement. “As i-tri wraps up our Positivity Project, an online resource for learning resiliency techniques to aid community members living in this time of social distancing and quarantine, we are truly excited to announce that TurboTri is returning to Long Island, as we look to offer everyone a healthy challenge that will engage mind, body, and spirit.”

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accelerated toward them, ignoring signals and flares to stop. When the truck failed to do so, the two men opened fire until a 2000-pound blast claimed their lives.

Both were posthumously awarded the Navy Cross, and North Haven-Sag Harbor Bridge was renamed in Haerter’s honor.

With a virtual race, participants have a longer window of time to run. Each person submits proof — like through a treadmill, app, or other tracking system — of their time and distance. There will be no shirts or bags given out, but personalized

bibs will be sent in the mail with instructions to participate on the back. Medals will still be presented to the winners.

“As we get closer to July 26, perhaps things will have eased up a bit, and small groups will be able to run together,” Lyles said. “Maybe your team could get together? A group of friends, Marines aboard Camp Pendleton. A South Carolina contingent!”

Photos of the walks/runs can be shared on elitefeats and on social media using the hashtag #JordansRun.

registrants — those signing up before June 30 — can start posting results July 1. Late registrants, after June 30, must wait up to 24 hours to post results. Bib mailing begins June 24, but they’re not needed to compete.

In keeping with i-tri’s mission of removing barriers to a triathlon, firsttime triathletes have free entry into the TurboTri 2.0. When registering, use code FIRSTTRI2020.

Since there are many people who do not have access to open water or a pool at this time, a “duathlon” version of the race is also being offered. The super-sprint — short triathlon – distances are .75-mile run, 3.5-mile bike, and .75-mile run. The FIRSTTRI2020 code will work for both the triathlon as well as the duathlon registration option. There is also an option to register a relay team.

When taking part in the triathlon or

duathlon, go to the results page at elitefeats.com/race-results.asp?ID=20313, search your name, and click update to enter your time. There is the option to upload up to five photos.

Some suggestions of where to swim, bike, and run include Long Beach in Sag Harbor, Maidstone Park in East Hampton, Big Albert’s Landing Beach in Amagansett, West Meadow Beach in Stony Brook, and Sunken Meadow State Park in Kings Park. Swims can be done at a local beach or your own pool, bikes rides can be done outside or indoors, and the cardio can be a walk or run.

The last day to register and post results is July 31. Awards will be announced August 1.

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PBMC Golf Classic Rescheduled Event benefits the health care hub’s Kanas Regional Heart Center

By Desirée Keegan desiree@indyeastend.com Independent/File

The Peconic Bay Medical Center Golf Classic benefiting the Kanas Regional Heart Center has been rescheduled to Monday, September 14.

The tournament, for which registration begins at 9:30 AM with a shotgun start slated for 10 AM, will be held at the North Fork Country Club in Cutchogue.

The event is presented by Dr. Stan Zinberg, a retired physician out of Remsenburg who previously served as deputy executive vice president for the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, in Washington, D.C. and chief of obstetricians at New York Downtown Hospital, and chaired by John Kanas, Jr.

Kanas Jr. and his wife, Elaine, started the John and Elaine Kanas Family Foundation with a $5 million gift that boosted Peconic Bay’s cardiac care program. The Kanas Regional Heart Center, which began life-saving, interventional cardiac care — including cardiac stents — on the East End for the first time in 2016, moved into the Corey Critical Care Pavilion in January of this year.

Dr. Zinberg’s support of the medical center began in 2008, when his wife, Peggy, was treated in the emergency department. Dr. Zinberg was impressed with the attentive care his wife received, but also saw opportunities for improving the

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By Bob Bubka

Look Outside The Ropes The Tour swings back into action with Charles Schwab Challenge bobvoiceofgolf@gmail.com

The official countdown has begun. The sweet sound of properly stuck golf balls off the face of PGA Tour players’ drivers is only hours away after the 90-day layoff that resulted from the COVID-19 pandemic. To the many who love golf, and myself, privileged to cover golf around the globe, the break in the action has seemed like an eternity.

This week, The Tour springs back at the Charles Schwab Challenge at Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, TX, and there are two title winnings that will also take place outside the ropes — the Champion’s Choice and the Ben Hogan Award. The Champion’s Choice

is exactly that, and only happens at this event. Every year, each of the former Colonial champions get to submit the names of two players not in the field, and the two with the most votes get to tee up. This year’s selections are Tyler McCumber, son of Mark McCumber who has 10 wins on the PGA Tour, and Englishman Tom Lewis.

You might be surprised at the big names that over the years received this honor‚ Tom Weiskopf, Paul Azinger, and Davis Love III, among others. Dave Stockton received the honor in 1967 and went on to win the event. In 2014, Jordan Spieth was selected and won

hospital’s facilities. After her recovery, the couple decided to donate $100,000 to help fund renovations to Peconic Bay’s patient admitting area.

“We were appreciative for the level of professional, quality care I received,” said Peggy Zinberg, who is a registered nurse. “We saw a way to show our gratitude that would benefit the whole community, so we did it.”

The couple also donated $1 million to help build the Kanas Regional Heart Center.

“Peggy and I have been fortunate in many ways, not the least of which is being residents of one of the finest commu-

nities on Earth,” Dr. Stan Zinberg said.

“We are happy to join our neighbors and friends in supporting the health and wellbeing of our shared community.”

At 2 PM the day of the golf tournament, there will be an awards ceremony and barbecue lunch.

Sponsorships and foursomes can be reserved today by calling 631-548-6166.

Registration can also be done online at pbmcfoundation.thankyou4caring.org/ golf.

For more information, call Candace Porter, assistant director of special events, at 631-548-6166 or email cporter3@ northwell.edu.

the Masters, U.S. Open, and Colonial the following year. Keep your eye on McCumber and Lewis as they try to make their mark on the PGA Tour. It’s all about opportunity.

The Ben Hogan Award, on the other hand, is given to the most outstanding college player of the year.

The trio of Bill Haas, John Rahm, and Rickie Fowler are just a small sampling of the superstars who have won this prestigious award. The 2019 nominees are Oklahoma State University’s Viktor Hovland and Matthew Wolff, and University of California, Berkeley’s Colin Morikawa. Ironically enough, for the first time in history, all three have already won on the PGA Tour.

Hogan let it be known on many occasions that he had a dream about playing the perfect round of golf, and was confident that one day he would hit every fairway and make every putt to shoot 18 under par, but never broke 60.

So finally, live professional golf with a title, FedExCup points, Ryder Cup points, and a big check at stake returns this week. There’s a star-studded field that also includes the world number one Rory McIlroy and the return of Spieth, a local hero in Dallas, who will be hoping to find his winning form. In 2015, he won three majors, but in 2019, the once world number one himself saw just two Top 10-finishes on The Tour. He is currently sitting at 56th in the world rankings.

Tiger Woods is not playing at the

Tiger Woods is not playing at the Colonial, and rumor has it he will resume playing at Jack Nicklaus’s The Memorial Tournament.

Colonial, and rumor has it he will resume playing at Jack Nicklaus’s The Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, OH, July 16 to 19.

The Memorial will be the first PGA Tour event where fans will be allowed back.

As you all know, on June 6 the world celebrated the 75th anniversary of the Allied invasion of Normandy in Operation Overlord during World War II, commonly referred to as D-Day. It was one of the largest air, land, and sea invasions in history. To all that have served, past and the present, we say “Thank you.”

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By Nicole Teitler

Global Wellness Day Growing concerns call for a day of mental rest nicole@indyeastend.com @NikkiOnTheDaily

As we enter each phase of reopening, we realize the effects of COVID-19 are far from over. In mid-May, the United Nations called for an immediate look at the mental health implications of the novel coronavirus pandemic.

“Psychological distress in populations is widespread,” a policy brief addressing not only people’s fear for their health, but the impacts of physical isolation, distance from loved ones, economic turmoil, and uncertainty caused by misinformation read.

“A long-term upsurge in the number

and severity of mental health problems is likely.”

The report further detailed the novel coronavirus’s impact on brain health, including neurological manifestations from headaches with impaired senses, with the most vulnerable being frontline workers, the elderly, and children. While it’s still too soon for statistics on the direct correlation between overall emotional health and COVID-19, leading health experts from across the globe agree that there will be an uptick in physi-

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ological symptoms.

In light of this, Saturday, June 13, marks Global Wellness Day, first celebrated in Turkey in 2012. The not-for-profit day is a social project dedicated to overall well-being and perhaps a call to action unlike before.

According to the website (wwww. globalwellnessday.org) the main aims include recognizing value in our lives, pausing and thinking, ridding ourselves from the stress of everyday life, creating inner peace, and raising awareness on how to live better for the other 364 days of the year.

In addition to a 24-hour livestream celebration with 63 speakers and unlimited wellness tips on the Global Wellness Day website, another way to celebrate is to reach out to The Jaguar Path. Based out of Costa Rica, Ray and Nina Crist at The Jaguar Path (www. jaguarpath.com) offer distant shamanistic healing sessions for those who feel out of balance, energetically depleted, or questioning their purpose — things many of us are experiencing right now.

Whether or not one believes in the helper spirits used in shamanic healing, the power of the sessions goes beyond the physical world. Using reverberating sounds and a 15 to 30-minute therapeutic healing conversation, the session, at the heart of

The United Nations called for an immediate look at the mental health implications of COVID-19. it, allows the individual to disconnect from the outside world and look inward. The Crists are connectors who have an innate ability to understand emotions, even through a computer screen, and sense vulnerabilities through tone and expressions. They use their powers, however one may interpret that, to guide participants to their inner thoughts and desires, opening up a new dialogue within.

The session has a tremendous ability to free the mind, ground the soul, and reconnect oneself to a greater purpose beyond the immediate moment.

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here.”

The county executive knows there will be tough choices to make, but wants residents to know this is not their burden to bear.

“If ever there was a time that a local community needed their federal representatives to deliver for them, that moment is right now,” Bellone said.

“The COVID-19 national financial crisis is not a burden that should be borne on the tax payers here on a local level.

They did not do this. This should not be borne by the nurses, and police officers, and 911 dispatchers, and other essential employees. They should not be worrying today about whether we can meet payroll or not in the weeks and months ahead.”

He said, in fact, those people are the ones that responded to the pandemic.

“This is going be a long-term crisis we’ll be rising from,” Bellone said. “As we work to get our economy open and begin

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its potential — all of that work needs to be accelerated; it’s critical.”

He said moving forward, Suffolk County will need help dealing with the ramifications of that response to the pandemic.

“There’s no way for the county to fix this problem, this COVID financial crisis without assistance from the federal government,” Bellone said. “This history of this country has been the federal government comes in to assist local communities . . . This is a national emergency, and it would be the greatest of ironies to say, ‘We’re the federal government, we’re the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and this is what we need to do to respond to this global pandemic, to protect ourselves here, to save lives here,’ and then to turn around and say the devastating economic impacts of that will be felt

the long, hard process of really recovering, we continue to deal with a public health crisis and a public safety crisis.

Now is the moment for the federal government, our national government, to step in and say, ‘Yes, we have your back.

You’ve done your job, and we will do our job to be here for you and support you in what you need moving forward.’”

“Our response to this, the way that we battled this was to shut down the economy, to take a pause,” the county executive continued. “We needed to reduce density, and we did that.

It worked. We flattened the curve and we saved countless lives. Our residents, our taxpayers, our essential employees did that and they did it the right way, and they were successful. They did that they’re supposed to do. They shouldn’t have to pay for that.”

Read more about Suffolk County’s debt and the effect of COVID-19 online at www.indyeastend.com.

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Continued From Page 17. graduates could celebrate the culmination of their undergraduate learning in a more traditional manner.”

Bellone also said parents will be able to achieve their dream of watching their children walk across the stage to receive their high school diplomas.

“That’s a huge moment for every family,” he said. “I don’t care who you are.”

The county executive said while COVID-19 has turned things upside down, and while the public health issue remains paramount, he thinks outdoor ceremonies could still be a success.

“I do believe . . . we will be in a position to do this safely,” Bellone said. “Suffolk students and their families deserve the chance to have live high school graduations. This is truly one of life’s special moments for students and parents.”

Taylor K. Vecsey contributed reporting.

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of tabs of LSD and psilocybin fungus.

“Those are ‘shrooms,” Delacruz allegedly told police about the latter.

According to the police, it was that last drug that lead to the most serious charge Delacruz is now facing an A felony for possessing over 625 milligrams of a hallucinogenic drug.

Delacruz agreed to allow police to draw a blood sample to test for drugs in his system.

Besides the felony charges, Delacruz is also facing several misdemeanors, including a charge of possession of drug paraphernalia.

It appears from the court file that it took police many hours to process Delacruz, due to the number of charges police brought against him.

Carl Irace, an East Hampton attorney, represented Delacruz for his video conferenced arraignment by East Hampton Town Justice Lisa Rana the morning of June 6. Irace explained over the phone that, because the top charge was an A felony, only a state judge can set bail for Delacruz. Irace said it is likely Delacruz

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The Sag Harbor Fire Department responded with its Rapid Intervention Team, called in case interior firefighters need to be rescued. Also, Springs Fire Department engine stood by at East Hampton’s headquarters during the fire, and Springs firefighters answered two automatic fire alarms while they were there.

The East Hampton Town fire marshal’s office is investigating the origin and cause of the fire. “At this time, it does not appear to be suspicious in nature,” the chief said.

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other prescription drugs: Xanax, Adderall, and oxycodone.

“I don’t sell,” Delacruz allegedly said. “I just give it away to my friends.”

The hallucinogenic drugs they allegedly turned up included a quantity

would be released Tuesday or Wednesday, since there is no grand jury available as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic to indict him.

Delacruz is currently scheduled to appear at the New York County Criminal Court building on Centre Street in Manhattan on June 24. According to New York State online court records, on July 5 of last year, his birthday, Delacruz was arrested by the NYPD on 17 narcotics related charges. The charges were quite similar to the new ones Delacruz is facing out of East Hampton.

A Superior Court Information deal was struck in November of last year, in which he pled guilty to a B felony charge of possession of a quantity of narcotics with intent to sell.

After entering his plea, Delacruz was released. In such cases, the probation department prepares a pre-sentencing report. His sentencing date, originally set for May 13, was pushed back to June 24, due to the COVID-19 crisis.

New York State Justice Laurie Peterson will have a lot to review in her Centre

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a breath test. Such a refusal results in an automatic suspension of a defendant’s driver’s license for six months, pending a hearing at the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Southampton Village police arrested Edicson Puemape-Ibarra, 36, of Sag Harbor a little after midnight June 5.

Police said he was swerving across lane lines on County Road 39A in a Toyota, leading to a traffic stop and his arrest.

An alleged .13 reading at headquarters justified the DWI charges, cops said.

All three men were released after being arraigned via video conference by Justice Lisa Rana. Rana, who is one of two justices in East Hampton, and the justice in Sag Harbor Village, was pinch hitting on the Southampton Village arraignment for that jurisdiction’s justice, Barbara Wilson.

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