In the wake of the upset victory by the Republican candidate in the race to fill the seat in the U.S. Senate formerly occupied by the late Democratic Senator Edward... more
The Town of East Hampton is partnering with Toys for Tots for its annual holiday toy drive. Residents can drop off new, unwrapped toys at East Hampton Town Hall, 159 Pantigo Road, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., through December 10. The drive, supported by the Town Police Benevolent Association, Superior Officers Association, Civil Service Employees Association and Department Heads Association, seeks gifts for children of all ages, with a focus on older children and teens. “Every toy donated helps bring a little more joy to a child in our community,” Town Supervisor Kathee Burke-Gonzalez said. For more ...
10 Nov 2025 by Staff Writer
Incumbent Democrat Ann Welker rolled to an easy victory in her quest for a second term representing the 1st District in the Suffolk County Legislature on Tuesday, while fellow Democrat Greg Doroski, who is currently a Southold Town councilman, edged incumbent Republican Catherine Stark to capture the 2nd District seat. Welker, whose district covers all of East Hampton and most of Southampton Town, collected nearly 70 percent of the vote to defeat her Republican challenger, Raheem Soto. Welker, who also ran on the Working Families Party line, received 11,716 votes, according to unofficial results obtained from the Suffolk County Board ...
by Stephen J. Kotz