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Building Permits Continue To Be Cash Cow for Southampton Village; Cell Tower Contract Approved

Housing Authority Jockeying To Purchase Shinnecock Hills Motel for Use as Affordable Housing

Third Museum Trustee Resigns Over Hatchery Eviction as War of Words Continues

Hayground Celebrates Community at Groundbreaking for New Science and Arts Building

Zoning Code Work Group in East Hampton Town Recommends Sizable Reduction in GFA Formula

East Hampton Trustees at Odds With County Over Napeague Dredging

Mark Ripolone Sentenced to Prison Time on Grand Larceny Charges

A 'Tremendously Impactful' Law for Protection Against Domestic Violence, The Retreat Says

Committee Will Outline Recommendations for Addressing Pierson Gym at Next Sag Harbor Board of Education Meeting

Survey Shows Sharp Decline in North Haven Tick Population Thanks to 4-Poster Program

Sag Harbor Couple Celebrates 60th Wedding Anniversary

New Owner of 22 Long Island Avenue and 2 Main Street in Sag Harbor Pledges To Work With Village on Redevelopment Plans

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A Criminal Act

There are mountains, and there are molehills. It is very easy to tell the two apart. But when molehills are built up into mountains, it’s...

A Do-Over

Stop digging. That’s the best advice we can offer the Southampton History Museum. When you’re in a hole, recognize it and, if you do nothing...

Once and for All

There’s an irony that Southampton Town officials might have the least power when it comes to the travel plaza featuring tax-free gasoline that is going...

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Representing the East End in the New York State Assembly for almost 30 years has been an honor and a privilege. Nothing has been a greater source of pride for me than to represent my hometown of Sag Harbor, where I have lived my entire life. I have spoken frequently about Sag Harbor and all the things that make it so special. At the top of the list are the people who live here who have been devoted to protecting...

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In 2015, the Suffolk County Department of Health was directed by the County Legislature (Resolution 245-2015) to inspect groundwater quality at the Sand Land mine operations. The study was delayed when the owner of Sand Land mine “refused to provide access, forcing the department to obtain a court order to move forward.” In the words of then Suffolk County legislator, Bridget Fleming: “The evidence shows significant negative groundwater impacts from the waste management activities occurring at the site, including manganese...

Southampton Boys Basketball Eyes Return to LIC, at Very Least; Daelyn Palmore To Continue To Lead Girls

Westhampton Girls Basketball Team Looking To Pick Up Where It Left Off

Sandra Clarke said confidence is at an all-time high heading into this season. Her Westhampton ....

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Dave Conlon Takes Over Bonac Boys Basketball Program; Girls Excited About Upcoming Season

The Dave Conlon era starts this season for the East Hampton boys basketball team. After ...

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Bridgehampton Is Getting Back to Its State-Title Aspirations

For a program that has been synonymous with winning state championships, the truth of the ...

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Finding Friendship and Fraternity at the Black Table

Hamptons Doc Fest: Jacqui Lofaro Gives a Lineup Rundown

This year marks the 17th annual Hamptons Doc Fest in Sag Harbor and from December 5 to 11, a total…

Hamptons Doc Fest: In 'Soldiers of Song,' Ukraine’s Musicians Strive To Unite Their Nation

The war between Ukraine and Russia has been going on for the better part of 10 years. From the…

The Actors Studio Drama School Presents 'Five Times in One Night' By Chiara Atik

The Playwrights' Theatre of East Hampton at LTV Studios in Association with The Actors Studio Drama…