East Hampton Press / News / Business / Government / Health / 1778235

Pot Sommelier Pitches Marijuna Sales In East Hampton Village

1 Photo

Municipalities are considering whether to allow sales of recreational marijuana.

A marijuana blogger made a pitch to the East Hampton Village Board not to bar the opening of a marijuana dispensary in the village, as the new state law legalizing... more

27Speaks: Medical Care For The LGBTQ+ Community

Welcome to the latest edition of The Express News Group’s podcast, 27Speaks. The Express News ... 19 Jun 2021 by Staff Writer

As Tick-Borne Illnesses Rise, Researchers Look For Answers

As summer begins, ticks are back and Suffolk County may have once again regained its ... 15 Jun 2021 by Zoe Kava

Kelp Could Be Environmental Elixir, And Economic Opportunity

Scientists from Stony Brook University say that a species of seaweed native to the East ... 2 Jun 2021 by Michael Wright

John M. Marshall Elementary School To Host ‘Be The Match’ Event In Teacher’s Honor

Every weekday morning, Joanne Goerler boarded the ferry near her home in Cutchogue to start ... by Michelle Trauring

The Healing Benefits of Cannabis

With THC now legal for recreational use in 11 states and counting, and CBD being ... 28 May 2021 by Emily Weitz

New York State Mask Mandate Lifted Wednesday For Vaccinated People In Most Places

Vaccinated New Yorkers were no longer required to wear masks beginning Wednesday, May 18, both indoors and outside, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Monday. Those who are not vaccinated, however, are still required to wear masks in public places and are advised to do so at all times indoors. Most public facilities like government buildings and schools will continue to require the wearing of masks by anyone working in or visiting their buildings. And private businesses will still have the right to require that their patrons wear masks and follow social distancing guidelines when entering. The shift in state policy came ... 17 May 2021 by Brendan O’Reilly and Micahel Wright

Consultants For East Hampton Town Estimate Lower Economic Value Of Airport Traffic

Along with proposing that East Hampton Town could close East Hampton Airport temporarily to gain ... 12 May 2021 by Michael Wright

Water Authority Partners With District Attorney For Pollution Investigations

The Suffolk County Water Authority will put the reams of data about what is in the water tables that flow beneath Long Island into the hands of Suffolk County District Attorney Tim Sini’s office to help track down polluters, the two agencies announced last week. In what he said is possibly a first-of-its-kind partnership, water authority CEO Jeffrey Szabo said this week that the quasi-public authority is uniquely situated to conduct the sort of scouring of water for clues about illegal dumping and other pollutive behavior that could tip the D.A.’s office to illicit activity that is harming Long Island’s ... 28 Apr 2021 by Michael Wright

Vaccine Appointments No Longer Required At State Vax PODS

Governor Andrew Cuomo announced on Tuesday that appointments will no longer be required for COVID-19 vaccinations at all state mass vaccination sites and encouraged other providers to also lift appointment requirements as the state nears 15 million doses administered. All state sites — including the one at the Stony Brook Southampton college campus — will begin accepting walk-ins for first-dose vaccinations beginning on Thursday. Eligibility for vaccinations, which are free at all locations, remains open to all New Yorkers over the age of 16. Walk-in shots will only be available for first doses of the vaccine. The necessary second dose ... 27 Apr 2021 by Michael Wright