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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

New Recovery Homes Will Help Women and Members of the LGBTQ Community Find Their Footing Again

Mark Ripolone Sentenced to Prison Time on Grand Larceny Charges

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

Gosman’s Dock Sale Price Revealed

East Hampton Town Board Will Revisit Zoning Code’s Dimensional Formula

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

As Friends and Colleagues Look on, Sag Harbor Partnership Honors Fred W. Thiele Jr. With Community Service Award

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Giving Thanks

We are thankful for the ocean, so near to us here on the South Fork, and the serenity of nature surrounding us. Every year, people...

Making Ends Meet

Budgeting is the most important task town officials have, and the brand new $134 million budget for 2025 will face a great deal of scrutiny....

Too Big

So much of the conversation at East Hampton Town Hall centers on “preserving the community’s character.” What, precisely, does that mean? Does East Hampton’s character...

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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...

Hampton Bays Boys Defy Odds During Inaugural Volleyball Season

Daniel McDonnell To Continue To Play Baseball at Roger Williams University

After a rough game against Mattituck, Southampton varsity baseball head coach Zach Epley went out ....

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The 48th Annual Montauk Turkey Trot Is Thanksgiving Morning

The 48th annual Montauk Run for Fun Turkey Trot will be held, as always, on ...

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Penelope Greene Earns Second All-American Honors After Placing Third at Nationals

Penelope Greene is now a two-time NCAA Division III All-American after the 2021 Pierson graduate ...

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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…