Ted Squires of Southampton Dies at 84
Editor's Note: The Squires family prepared this obituary, which was provided by Brockett Funeral Home and edited by Patch. Theodore E. Squires, of Water Mill, died on Sunday at the age of 84 at...
View ArticlePHOTOS: Grand Prix Sunday at the Hampton Classic
There are those who come to watch the horses, and then, inside the VIP tent — where tables are bought starting at $7,500 — there was another kind of show going on. The VIP tent contains festively...
View ArticleCops: Teen Caught With Stolen Land Rover
An unlicensed Southampton teen was caught on Aug. 31 driving an SUV that was stolen the previous night, according to police. Southampton Town police said a 2003 Land Rover Discovery was reported...
View ArticleAerial Photos: White Waterfowl Swarm in Water Mill
In Water Mill on Aug. 30, aerial photographer Jeff Cully of EEFAS fly by a large number of birds on the Water Mill shoreline. Here are the photos he captured of the mass gathering of waterfowl.
View ArticleAfter the Conventions: Who Will Win the 2012 Presidential Election, Obama or...
It's official: With President Barack Obama's acceptance speech in Charlotte Thursday night, both the Republicans and Democrats have formally chosen their nominees for the 2012 presidential election....
View ArticleRosko Re-Elected to Firemen's Home Board
A local firefighter has been re-elected to the board of the Firemen's Association of the State of New York Firemen’s Home, a residential health care facility in Hudson for retired volunteer...
View ArticleSouthampton Pet of the Week: Peanut and Cashew
This week, the Southampton Animal Shelter is looking to find a home for Peanut and Cashew, who are being offered up for adoption, two for the price of one. Donald Bambrick, the animal shelter...
View ArticlePeconic Institute, Sustainability Think-Tank, Names Board
The Peconic Institute — a spiritual successor to the sustainability studies program at Stony Brook Southampton — has elected its founding board of directors, bringing to fruition an idea broached in...
View ArticleDems to Decide Between Fleming, Maertz on Thursday
Democrats in New York's First Senate District will go to the polls on Thursday to pick their party's candidate to challenge longtime Republican incumbent Sen. Kenneth LaValle, of Port Jefferson....
View ArticleBishop to Host Forum on New Immigration Policy
For young people who entered the U.S. illegally as children, U.S. Rep. Tim Bishop will host a forum on Sept. 14 about relief from deportation offered by the Obama administration. President Obama...
View ArticleEast End Notebook: Dog Shop Owner Responds to Protestors
EAST HAMPTON Airport Manager: Threat Investigated by FBI Had Nothing To Do with Protestors Rumors that the FBI was investigating demonstrations at the East Hampton Airport have not been substantiated,...
View ArticleGood News of the Week: The Smiley Park; Boy Band Delivers
As a local news organization, Patch covers stories of all kinds, from heartbreaking tragedies to nitty-gritty breakdowns of government and school district issues. But some stories are simply...
View ArticleSuffolk Notebook: Sales Tax Revenue Short; Hero Dog Honored
While the amount of sales tax Suffolk County is taking in may be growing, it is still falling short of projections, Suffolk County Executive Bellone learned this week. Sales tax collected for much of...
View ArticleTornado Watch In Effect for Suffolk County; East End Should Stay Alert
A tornado watch is in effect for all of Suffolk County, including the East End, until 9 p.m. Saturday evening. According to meteorologist David Stark of the National Weather Service office in Upton,...
View ArticleTim Bishop Talks Abortion Rights, Federal Spending [VIDEO]
U.S. Rep. Tim Bishop, of Southampton — who is currently in an election battle with St. James businessman Randy Altschuler — discussed current issues in the political scene in the latest episode of...
View ArticleEast End Business Notebook: Tattoo Shop Coming to Greenport
Westhampton-Hampton Bays Meschutt Beach Hut Getting too Loud, Neighbors Say Mary Ann Remigio says she purchased her Hampton Bays Washington Avenue East home 17 years ago to get away from the hustle...
View ArticleWeird News of Week: Lobster Dinner Sparks Hazmat Scare
As a local news organization, Patch covers stories of all kinds, from heartbreaking tragedies to inspiring tales of community brotherhood. But some stories are just plain weird. Here are some of the...
View ArticleWeek in Review: Motorcyclist Injured; Bishop Plans Immigration Forum
Took a look back at the week's top headlines and some news you may have missed. Click the headlines for more on each story: Discarded Lobster, Wine Bottle Cause Hazmat ScareA container left on the...
View ArticleDr. Robby Stein Airlifted After Bicycle Accident
Following a bicycle accident, Sag Harbor Village Trustee Dr. Robby Stein was airlifted to Stony Brook University Medical Center on Sunday afternoon, according to The Sag Harbor Express. Though the...
View ArticleLuxury and Freedom for Prince of Scots
As their first summer season came to a close the week after Labor Day, Tim Danser and David Campana, the owners of Prince of Scots in Water Mill, said they have no intention of bailing on the...
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