East End Notebook: Missing Teen Returns Home
WESTHAMPTON Westhampton Beach Schools Investigates Teacher Misconduct Allegation The Westhampton Beach School District is investigating an allegation against a Westhampton Beach Middle School staff...
View ArticleSuffolk Notebook: New Gun Safety Measure Approved
The Suffolk County Legislature this past week unanimously approved a new gun safety control measure aimed at keeping weapons out of the hands of involuntary psychiatric patients. The measure,...
View ArticleGood News: Chiropractors Remember Olympics; Pit Bull Found
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 ArticleSybil Christopher, One of Bay Street's Co-Founders, Dies
Sybil Christopher, one of the original founders of Bay Street Theatre in Sag Harbor, has died. The theater announced her passing on its website on Saturday morning. Christopher, who would turn 84 this...
View ArticlePuppy Mill Dogs Need Homes
This week, the Southampton Animal Shelter is looking to find a homes for Clyde, Trixie, Bridget, Chanel, Annie, Gracie, Bernice, and Claudette — all rescued from a life as breeding stock at puppy mills...
View ArticleCops: Patrons Punch, Kick Man During Fight in 75 Main Parking Lot
Predawn on Saturday morning, a fight involving at least a dozen 75 Main patrons broke out in the restaurant and bar's parking lot as they were leaving, according to Southampton Village police. Police...
View ArticleEast End Business Notebook: Kickstarter, Harlem Shake & More
SOUTHAMPTON WATCH: Inside Jeweler Eric Messin's Design Studio Waldo Cabrera of "My Long Island TV" visited jeweler Eric Messin at his design studio in the Pelletreau Silver Shop in Southampton Village...
View ArticleWeird News: Town Leaders Ban Booing; Suffolk Harlem Shakes
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 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 ArticleWeek in Review: Mansion Fire; Lawsuit Against Police
The week of March 3 started with a threat of a snowy nor'easter, which turned out to be a much less severe rain and snow event, and there was a large fire at a $6 million mansion. The week also brought...
View ArticlePHOTOS: Southampton F.D. Joins St. Paddy's Parade
Southampton Fire Department was among the organizations that appeared in the Westhampton Beach St. Patrick's Day Parade Saturday.
View ArticleAccident Snarls Monday Eastbound Commute
Eastbound traffic on Sunrise Highway/State Route 27 is backed up for miles Monday morning due to an accident near the Hills Station Road intersection, where 27 becomes County Road 39. Southampton Town...
View ArticleSave the Date: Mental Health Awareness Day
Southampton Town has set April 6 for its 10th annual Mental Health Awareness Day. This year's event, which will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Southampton High School, according to the town's...
View ArticleDMV Uses Facial Recognition Technology to Catch ID Fraud
The state Department of Motor Vehicles has identified 13,000 possible cases of identity fraud since facial recognition technology went into service in 2010. Those investigations led to 2,500 arrests...
View ArticleKabot Edges Closer to Candidacy for Supervisor
Republican Linda Kabot said Monday that after receiving numerous positive responses to a survey she circulated earlier this month, she is making her final decision this week on whether she will seek...
View ArticleWriter Benjamin Anastas Speaking at Stony Brook Southampton Wednesday
An acclaimed novelist, who wrote a personal memoir about when his career took a turn for the worst, is coming to Stony Brook Southampton this week for Writers Speak Wednesdays, a series of author talks...
View ArticleBuses Replace Trains Tuesday Through Friday
Between Tuesday and Friday, rail travelers between Speonk and Montauk will need to factor more time into their commute, as buses will replace train service for 72 hours. The service disruption is due...
View ArticleCounty Road 39A Night Closures Begin Tuesday
Part of County Road 39A in Southampton will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday nights due to roadwork, and possibly Thursday night as well. The Suffolk County Department of Public Works and the Long...
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View ArticleTown Police Log: Man Nearly Backs Into Cop Car, Charged With 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 convictions. Southampton Town police...
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