Cuomo Names LIPA Chair
Gov. Andrew Cuomo has named Long Island Power Authority trustee Lawrence Waldman chairman of the board, following the resignation of former chairman Howard Steinberg, according to multiple reports....
View ArticleRiverhead Foundation: Report Sightings of Stunned Sea Turtles
They may appear as if they are dead, but Kimberly Durham, the rescue program director at the Riverhead Foundation for Marine Research and Preservation, said many sea turtles spotted on the beach in the...
View ArticleWhere Are the Best Lit Homes in Southampton?
It's about that time of year when the lights are hung and the holiday season is in full swing: Wednesday falls in the middle of the eight-day Hanukkah celebration, and Christmas is just under a couple...
View ArticleWatch 12-12-12 Concert Live on Patch
Some of the biggest names in music take the stage at Madison Square Garden for the live 12-12-12 concert for Sandy relief. While thousands of people fill the arena, billions are watching live on a...
View ArticleBridgehampton School Competes for Tech Grant
A class of local students may rake in more than $100,000 in technology grants for their school, as Bridgehampton School has been chosen to compete among 75 semi-finalists in Samsung's Solve for...
View Article5 Places to Buy Holiday Wrapping Paper
For those who've already made their lists, checked them twice, and ticked off the names of all the people they've bought presents for, there are plenty of places around Southampton where they can buy...
View ArticleCrimes Nearby: Man Solicited Sexual Favors, Cash for Testimony, Cops Say
Editor's Note: Information is provided by police departments on the East End. A criminal charge does not imply a conviction. Recent crimes and arrests reported elsewhere on the East...
View ArticlePrivate Plan for LIPA Eyed, But Should it Stay Public?
Officials who are scrutinizing the future of the Long Island Power Authority are considering selling off much of LIPA's assets to a private company as one way to reshape the hamstrung utility....
View ArticleLetter to the Editor: African-American Museum's Significance Must Be Clear
The commercial component is not in sufficient proportions in the current design of the "museum" to be constructed at the site of the former Randy’s Barber Shop. The project has taken the appearance of...
View ArticleSag Harbor Bank Serving as Drop-Off for Memorial Charity Effort
Matthew Allen, who would have been 15 years old this year, had a wish to fill an 18-wheeler with toys and deliver it to kids who are ill or in need. His mom, AnneMarie, of Hampton Bays, is making that...
View ArticleState: Homeowners Will Get Sandy Insurance Payments Faster
Local residents working to repair their homes damaged by Hurricane Sandy will be able to have faster access to insurance payments. Gov. Andrew Cuomo said on Thursday that several leading banks and...
View ArticleStudy: Bulk of Long Islanders Struggle to Pay Mortgage, Rent
Long Island's high cost of living has half of its population planning to leave the region within the next five years, a new study released Thursday concludes, as locals who have seen economic hardship...
View ArticleBowl-Bound LIer Eyes NFL Future
Scott Vallone has one game left on the schedule. And he intends to play as if it’s his last because it very well could be. The Rutgers University senior defensive tackle has been making tackles for as...
View ArticleOpen Houses: Home Plus 2-Story Studio on 1 Acre in Bridgehampton
If you're in the market for a new house, you've come to the right place. Southampton Patch has compiled a list of some open houses in the area this upcoming weekend. Here are the open houses: 147...
View Article5 Events Going on This Weekend
Here are five events happening this weekend around eastern Southampton Town for children and adults alike: 1. Tryouts take place this weekend for several traveling soccer teams, which will play their...
View Article10 Places to Get Gifts for Teens in Southampton
Even for parents, teens can be the hard to cross off the gift list. So if you are their aunt or uncle or a family friend, you might be completely lost. This list will give you some ideas on where to go...
View ArticlePHOTOS: Share Pics of Your Creative Elf on the Shelf Poses
Every night, the Elf on the Shelf manages to get himself mixed up in some creative situation after coming back from the North Pole to report on the good little girls and boys to Santa. But sometimes...
View ArticleCDC Says Season Is Here: Where to Get Flu Shots on the East End
Flu season is coming early in parts of the United States: This time last year, flu cases were lower in the New York City than they are now, according to data on Google's Flu Trends. (East End-specific...
View ArticleName Change For LI Lacrosse Team
In a shift aimed at greater market share, Major League Lacrosse’s Long Island franchise has dropped its local identity and rebranded as the New York Lizards. A new ownership group purchased the Lizards...
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