In East Hampton, there is no shortage of exercise classes for its local seniors. Every week, the East Hampton Recreation Department offers senior yoga classes on Wednesdays at 10 a.m.,... more
New legislation introduced by State Senator Monica Martinez will soon give paid first responders in Suffolk County the option to retire after 25 years of service, an enticement that could help address staffing shortages and boost recruitment of paid EMS workers. Service districts will be able to elect to include certain EMS personnel in the state pension plan. Originally approved in 2023, the plan was able to move forward thanks to a companion bill outlining a clear mechanism for fire districts to opt in. Governor Kathy Hochul’s signing of the new measure now establishes that process. “Serving your community as ...
11 Dec 2024 by Cailin Riley
Catherine Stoll is a mainstay of Heart of the Hamptons. She logs countless hours sorting clothing donations at the food pantry and emergency assistance program on Meeting House Lane. “I don’t consider my job done at the end of the day and say, ‘Wow, I did some good today,’” Stoll said. “I just say, ‘Okay, tomorrow, I’m going to tackle these three things.’ There is no shortage of something to do, and someone in need.” She came to be like many volunteers post-COVID on Eastern Long Island. Stoll moved to Southampton in 2020 after more than three decades of summering ...
7 Nov 2024 by By J.D. Allen
Staff Writer on May 24, 2023