Southampton News

East Quogue School Budget Revote Set For Tuesday, June 18 Jun 12, 13 11:55 AM

Residents, school officials and employees gathered at the East Quogue Elementary School Tuesday night to discuss the district’s... more

Cops: Sleeping Driver Causes Head-On Crash Near Noyac's Long Beach Jun 12, 13 11:47 AM

A driver who fell asleep behind the wheel on Long Beach Road in Noyac on Monday morning, veering into the path of an oncoming flatbed... more

Three Are Seeking Two Seats In North Haven Village Jun 12, 13 11:38 AM

Three candidates—one incumbent and two first-time challengers—are running for two open trustee seats on the North Haven... more

Firm Completes Restoration Work On Southampton Village's World War I Monument Jun 12, 13 11:23 AM

The 90-year-old World War I memorial at Southampton Village’s Agawam Park has received a much-needed face-lift that will preserve... more

Around Southampton Town Hall: Green Tax Breaks Eyed By Board Jun 12, 13 11:23 AM

Southampton Town is considering offering tax breaks for homeowners who employ energy efficient and environmentally sensitive materials... more

Bishop: Nation Missed Opportunity For Tighter Gun Regulations Jun 12, 13 10:55 AM

At a brief presentation to members of the Southampton Chamber of Commerce last week, U.S. Representative Tim Bishop expressed his... more

Throne-Host Applauds Financial Improvements In 'State Of The Town' Jun 12, 13 10:55 AM

With the heavy lifting of erasing multimillion-dollar deficits and declining bond ratings behind her—and a reelection bid ahead... more

Sag Harbor May Rehire Laid-Off Police Officer Jun 12, 13 10:40 AM

Sag Harbor Village officials are considering rehiring a recently laid-off police officer as a part-time officer.

Such... more

Tuckahoe Board Of Education Looking To Reduce Paper Use At School Jun 12, 13 10:33 AM

The Tuckahoe School District is looking for ways to save paper at the elementary school by reducing printouts over the... more

Brown Tide Returns In Western Shinnecock, Quantuck Bays Jun 12, 13 10:03 AM

A bloom of brown algae, known commonly as “brown tide,” has once again stained the waters of western Shinnecock, Quantuck... more

In Southampton Town, Complying With Rental Law Carries A Heavy Burden Jun 12, 13 10:03 AM

Southampton Town Board members struggled this week to find ways to ease the burden of state home safety and maintenance... more

New York State Assembly Votes To Curb Distracted Drivers Jun 12, 13 9:41 AM

Building on Governor Andrew Cuomo’s recent move to increase penalties for texting while driving, State Assemblyman Fred W.... more

UPDATE: Police: Long Beach Crash Caused After Driver Fell Asleep, Hit Truck Head On Jun 12, 13 6:55 AM

UPDATE: 12 p.m.

A Toyota Corolla was headed north on Long Beach Road toward North Haven when its driver apparently fell asleep... more

County To Break Ground Next Year On $17M Fitness Center In Northampton Jun 11, 13 7:06 PM

Suffolk County will break ground next year on a new fitness facility, one featuring an Olympic-size indoor pool, at the Suffolk County... more

Four Seek Sag Harbor Mayor's Post Jun 11, 13 5:17 PM

This year's mayoral race in Sag Harbor—to be decided on Tuesday—is highly contested, with four candidates battling for... more