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Southampton Supervisor Presents Budget That Hikes Spending 8 Percent and Taxes by 10 Percent, Adds Four Police Officers

Volunteers Play Vital Role at Southampton Animal Shelter

Before and After: Matt Raynor's Life, and Its Unexpected Turns, Chronicled in New Photography Book

Community Members Demand More Transparency From Bridgehampton School Board on Teacher Placed on Leave

East Hampton Plans Wainscott Land Acquisition From Ron Lauder

East Hampton Village Preservation Society Honors 2024 Historic Preservation

East Hampton Trustees Crown Largest Clam

Meadowland Coming to East Hampton Town Hall Campus

Sag Harbor's Canio's Books Closes; Owners Vow To Press On

Sag Harbor Decoy Carver's Shop Will Become Art Gallery

Paddling Poker Players To Raise Money for Sag Harbor Rowing Club Dock

Community Members Demand More Transparency From Bridgehampton School Board on Teacher Placed on Leave

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Peeling Back the Layers

By its nature, a conversation imparts information, and, typically, the deeper it goes, the more you learn. That is the key thought behind a new...

Plovers Deserve Protection

Many summer traditions of locals — those who sustain Southampton year round — are sacrosanct. But everything has its limits. Enjoyment of the Picnic Area,...

Bad Credit

New rules imposed this year by the state in an effort to let consumers know when they are paying a credit card surcharge at a...

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When developer Discovery Land of Arizona filed an application to build a 600-acre golf course resort in the Pine Barrens of East Quogue, the application was filed using a zoning vehicle called The Hills Planned Development District, or PDD. Unlike most zoning vehicles submitted to Southampton’s Planning Board, a PDD application was required to be submitted to Southampton’s Town Board. After review, The Hills PDD was denied by the Town Board, and Discovery Land sued the town for $100 million,...

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I would like to extend my sincere thanks to Southampton Village Trustee Ed Simioni for his support of village residents in advocating for transparency and adherence to the Freedom of Information Law. For background, the Village of Southampton has been neglecting its legal obligations under Article 6 of New York State Public Officers Law, which mandates that public records be provided within five business days of a FOIL request, with an additional 20 business days to respond if more time...

Hamptons Marathon Sees Record Turnout Numbers Despite Another Poor Weather Forecast

Hampton Bays Dominates Wyandanch To Win First Varsity Football Game Since 2021

The postgame celebration said it all — Hampton Bays senior Hunter Halsey was put on ....

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Pierson/Bridgehampton Boys Soccer Finds Some Much Needed Offense Against Port Jeff, but Still Ends Up on Losing End

Averaging a single goal through seven games so far this season, the Pierson/Bridgehampton boys soccer ...

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HIFF: In the Mockumentary 'The Premiere', the Community Is the Star

HIFF: A Filmmaker Documents the MAGA Movement From the Inside

Among the films screening this weekend at the Hamptons International Film Festival is a documentary…

A Sag Harbor Art Collection To Stay in the Village

The historic circa 1804 home at 140 Division Street in Sag Harbor Village will soon hit the real…

Anu Valia's Film 'We Strangers' Got Its Start at HIFF’s Screenwriters Lab

The first thing you should know about the film “We Strangers” is that it takes place in Gary,…