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Boating Safety Course Would Be Mandated Under County Bill
A new bill to be introduced before the Suffolk County Legislature on Tuesday would require all boat operators to complete a boating safety course. Under the Suffolk Safer Waterways Act, sponsored by...
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Answers: Test Your Olympic Knowledge
As promised, here are the answers to Patch's Olympic quiz, which was posted on Friday. Be sure to also come back to Patch on Tuesday for another quiz. Question: Which team leads all other teams in the...
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PHOTOS: Peconic Land Trust's 10th Annual 'Through Farms and Fields'
This year's Peconic Land Trust "Through Farms and Fields" country supper was held in Water Mill at Whitecap Farm on Mecox Bay, the home farm of The Milk Pail, Amy's Flowers and Jenn's Peaches. Every...
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Town Police Log: 2 Nabbed for DWI
Editor’s Note: The following information was supplied by the Southampton Town Police Department. A criminal charge is only an accusation and does not indicate guilt. DWI • On Aug. 4, police charged...
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Update: Residential Blaze Extinguished; No Injuries Reported
Update 1:11 p.m.: According to fire officials, the fire has been extinguished. Southampton Fire Chief Rodney "Chip" Pierson said no injuries were reported and the department believes the fire...
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Andy Neidnig, Nonagenarian Runner, Dies
Andy Neidnig, who continued taking part in races on the South Fork into his 90s, has died. He turned 93 on July 3. Neidnig told The East Hampton Star in 2009, while celebrating his 90th birthday at...
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WordHampton Founder Launches PR Firm Focused on NYC Metro Eateries
After 20 years building public relations firm WordHampton, founder Steve Haweeli is formally taking his words west, with the launch of Metro Restaurant Marketing this month. After contemplating...
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Sag Harbor Fireman's Carnival Runs Until Saturday
Havens Beach in Sag Harbor has been transformed to a carnival playland. The Sag Harbor Fireman's Carnival is back, running from Tuesday until Saturday, every night from 5 to 10 p.m. A fireworks show...
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Missing Jet Skier Found Dead Tuesday Afternoon
Southampton Town police said Tuesday afternoon that the body of a jet skier who had gone missing Sunday night in Mecox Bay was recovered in the waters near Cobb Road in Water Mill mid-afternoon on...
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Cat With 'Mustache' Missing in Water Mill
A Water Mill family is searching for its pet cat, which has been missing since Monday. According to HomeAgain.com, the male cat, Henry, was last seen in the family's yard on Deerfield Road. He was...
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Southampton Incident Reports: Driver Takes Off After Striking Tree
A weekly round-up of reported crimes and suspicious incidents from the Southampton Town Police Department: Leaving the Scene • An East Quogue resident reported on August 4 that while parked in the...
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Top Long Island Summer Events of the Week
As part of our 2012 Long Island Summer Guide, each Wednesday we're spotlighting the major beach and outdoor events coming up across the Island. Here's what's on tap in the coming week: Margaritaville...
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State Bans Bath Salts, Synthetic Drugs
Following Suffolk County's ban of the sale of chemicals found in bath salts – and just over a month after a Commack shop was reportedly found to be selling designer drugs – New York State this week...
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PHOTOS: The Lowdown on the Lowline
Have you heard of the Lowline? The Lowline will be the world's first underground park in the heart of lower Manhattan. A fundraiser for the Lowline Project was held at the Water Mill home of Julia...
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Sag Harbor Police Log: Au Pair Charged With Child Endangerment
Editor’s Note: The following information was supplied by the Sag Harbor Village Police Department. A criminal charge is only an accusation and does not indicate convictions. Sag Harbor Village arrest...
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Week in Review: Gregg Saunders Killed in Crash; Missing Jet Skier Found Dead
Here is a look back on the week's top headlines in Southampton and some news you may have missed. Click on the headlines for more on each story: Sagaponack Resident Dies in Crash Hamptons Developer...
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East End Business Notebook: Ice Rink; BBQ on the Beach and More
Former Antique Deli Turns to Seafood at the Crazy Fork in Mattituck Mattituck is now home to a place where you can get fish tacos — and a whole lot more in the realm of seafood — for lunch and dinner....
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Weird News of Week: Big Mystery As Hundreds of Dead Crabs Hit Shores
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...
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How Do You Know Summer's Almost Over?
All year it feels like we look forward to summer — and then, in a flash, it's over. Does it feel that way to you, too? All my life, when I see the Hampton Classic tents go up over in Bridgehampton,...
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