Christine Sampson

2 weeks ago | easthamptonstar.com | Christine Sampson

Sal Salandra’s textile art examines details of life that often remain hidden. It’s meant to break the perception, he says, that topics like sex, homosexuality, and kink should not be presented so publicly. Few would disagree that his erotic scenes are provocative — a truck stop bathroom complete with bare-bottomed men and penises drawn on the wall and an interpretation of “The Last Supper” that bears similarities to an all-male orgy, for example. “We eat. We breathe. We have sex.

4 weeks ago | 27east.com | Christine Sampson

Some things just work well together. Think coffee and cream, peanut butter and jelly, chocolate chip cookies and milk. Think Ann Corley and Steve Amaral, the co-owners of North Fork Chocolate Company. Though they’re not often found in the same place at the same time — Amaral primarily manages their Riverhead location, while Corley holds down their Mattituck spot — theirs is a partnership that thrives on complementary skills and interests.

1 month ago | 27east.com | Christine Sampson

Animals and Pets / East Hampton Press / News / Animals & Pets / Neighborhood / News / Southampton Press / Neighborhood / News / Sag Harbor Express / Animals & Pets / 2357418 Uma, a boxer mix originally adopted from the Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons, had a strong showing in the Musical Chairs challenge with her parent, Mel Dickerson.

1 month ago | easthamptonstar.com | Christine Sampson

The New York State comptroller’s office has completed another audit of the Montauk Fire District, alleging that the district overcompensated its 17 paid emergency responders and failed to resolve discrepancies in time-clock activity for three of those employees. This audit report marks the second time in about six months that the comptroller’s office has uncovered errors that point to mismanagement in the fire district.

1 month ago | easthamptonstar.com | Christine Sampson

Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine called it an “aha moment” — an awakening after the Westhampton Pines fire on March 14. He’d had enough of the devastation caused by the southern pine beetle across the county he leads, and he wanted to do something about it. So Mr. Romaine convened a symposium on April 23 to share the new science-based steps the county is taking to fight the beetle battle, as well as to cultivate awareness and address questions from the public.