Farrell Remake of Eastport Trailer Park Will Be '1,000 Percent Better' Despite Early Concerns, Attorney Says
Michael Wright on Oct 16, 2024
Residents of Eastport voiced concerns to the Southampton Town Planning Board last week that the remaking of the former Leier’s Mobile Home Park by Bridgehampton developer Joe Farrell would bring... more
The Suffolk County Water Authority, which last week urged its customers to refrain from lawn watering and other high-use activities due to drought conditions and strains on the water supply system, has eased off on those requests. Although the Stage 1 Water Alert announced July 23 remains in effect, SCWA, in an email to customers on Tuesday, August 19, announced that water supply conditions had eased. “Thanks to the conservation efforts of our customers, conditions have begun to improve since we issued our Stage 1 Water Alert,” SCWA stated. “We are grateful for the steps taken to reduce usage during ...
20 Aug 2025 by Stephen J. Kotz
The Suffolk County Water Authority has announced that it would receive its first payment as part of a nationwide class-action lawsuit against the 3M Company, a manufacturer of PFAS, which are often referred to as “forever chemicals,” because they do not break down over time. The chemicals have polluted Long Island’s sole-source aquifer, and SCWA will receive part of a $10.5 billion settlement involving thousands of water providers across the country. SCWA expects an initial payment of $34 million, about 20 percent of the $170 million it will receive in total from the settlement. Although the settlement is an important ...
23 Jul 2025 by Stephen J. Kotz
Michael Wright on Oct 16, 2024