Suffolk Notebook: County Eyes New Plan to House Sex Offenders
Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone this week said he plans to close two controversial homeless sex offender trailers in Riverside and Westhampton as soon as a new plan is developed for housing,...
View ArticleGood News: Injured Lifeguard Back at Home; Polar Plunge Attracts the Daring
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 inspiring,...
View ArticleSouthampton Pet of the Week: Carmen
This week, the Southampton Animal Shelter is looking to find a home Carmen, a 2 -year-old blue Pitbull According to Donald Bambrick, the animal shelter supervisor, Carmen arrived at the shelter in...
View ArticleMysterious Black Cloud Spotted off Old Town Beach
A dense black cloud with no obvious source was seen over the Atlantic Ocean Thursday, and the birdwatcher who spotted it is seeking answers. Southampton resident David Sagman said he saw the cloud in...
View ArticleEast End Business Notebook: Suffolk Theater Opening 2 Months Out
WESTHAMPTON-HAMPTON BAYS Tom Otis to Lead St. Patrick's Day Parade The 43-year owner of the family-run Otis Ford, of Quogue, has been named as the 2013 Westhampton Beach St. Patrick's Day Parade Grand...
View ArticleWeird News: Strange Black Cloud Baffles Onlooker
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 ArticleWhat Our Readers Think: Controlling Deer Populations
On Thursday, Patch published an article about the Department of Environmental Conservation expanding 15-year-old deer hunting boundaries in an effort to control Suffolk County's deer population. Deer...
View ArticleWeek in Review: Day Camp Fight Continues; Group for the East End Moves Out
Here is a roundup of the week's local news, including top headlines and some stories you may have missed. Click on the headlines for more on each story. Day Camp Opponents Implore Zoning Board to...
View ArticleCan You Identify This Historical Photo?
Each week, we will feature a local historical photo from the archives of either Sally Spanburgh, a Southampton preservation advocate, or the Hampton Bays Historical Society and ask readers to guess...
View ArticleBells Ring Out in Southampton for Emancipation
Simultaneously Saturday afternoon, all the church bells in Southampton Village rang to mark the 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation, President Lincoln's executive order during the Civil...
View ArticleInternational Manhunt Is on for Suspect in Nun's Death
Federal authorities are in the midst of an international manhunt for the suspected driver in the July 9, 2012, hit-and-run death of Sister Jacqueline Walsh, according to Newsday, which cites a law...
View ArticleProgram Lets Parents Take Control of Their Community
Issues surrounding the safety of students are expected to be the primary focus of a 16-year-old parent workshop that will take place in Hampton Bays, starting Jan. 26. "With the recent tragedy in...
View ArticlePatch Hiring East End Sales Associate
Patch.com in New York is now looking for a "rock star" Local Online Sales Associate with local sales experience. Patch provides news and information on more than two dozen community websites throughout...
View ArticleMid-Winter Thaw Coming for Southampton
It's about to get a little warm on Long Island — temperatures will head above normal for the rest of the week as the arctic air mass loosens its grip on the area. A warmer air mass is about to force...
View Article'Love, Loss And What I Wore' Returns to Hamptons
"Love, Loss and What I Wore," a show that had its beginnings in the Hamptons, returns to the area Thursday when it opens at the Southampton Cultural Center starring a rotating cast that includes local...
View ArticleAerial Photos: Matt Lauer's Water Mill Horse Farm Comes Together
The construction of "Today" host Matt Lauer's horse farm is well underway in Water Mill. Aerial photos illustrate the state of the project in December 2012. The Sag Harbor Express reported in May 2012...
View ArticleThe Week Ahead: iPad Class; Artists & Writers Night
Check out these five event coming up this week in Southampton, Bridgehampton and Sag Harbor and find more events or list your own at southampton.patch.com/events. 1. Wellness Opportunity Workshop Dr....
View ArticleSouthampton, Tuckahoe Boards Discuss Merger Feasibility Wednesday
Taxpayers and residents in the Southampton and Tuckahoe school districts will have the opportunity Wednesday night to get their questions answered on the feasibility of merging the two school...
View ArticleSouthampton Starbucks Rumors Persist
A persistent rumor in Southampton Village for some time has been that Main Street or Jobs Lane is getting a Starbucks — however, those rumors have never come to fruition. When the Mainhampton Plaza...
View ArticleBulova Condo Project Progresses in Sag Harbor [AERIAL PHOTOS]
The transformation of the former Bulova Watchcase Factory in Sag Harbor Village is well underway, with the condo project expected to be completed before the end of the year. According to the...
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