White Files Civil Rights Lawsuit Against Southampton Town
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Rohma Abbas on Dec 22, 2010
Southampton Town Housing Director John C. White has filed a civil rights lawsuit in federal court that seeks $18 million in damages and alleges that he was subjected to years... more
The Southampton Town Police Department will hold its 2026 Civilian Police Academy starting in January. The academy offers a unique opportunity to see and experience what police officers do on a daily basis. All Southampton Town residents are invited to attend the specialized training at police headquarters. Developed to bring the community and the department that services it closer together, the academy aims to open up the lines of communication and build trust between the police and the community. There is no physical component to the program. Participants will gain insight into the laws of arrest, search and seizure, use ...
24 Nov 2025 by Staff Writer
Jean Vivian Smith of Southampton died on November 22 in Southampton. She was 99. A funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, November 26, at 11 a.m. at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in Sag Harbor. Interment will follow at St. Andrew’s Cemetery. Arrangements by the Brockett Funeral Home in Southampton. A complete obituary will appear in a future edition.
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If you, like I, are having a hard time dealing with the ugly spectacle in Washington, D.C., then perhaps you would like to distract yourself with Ken Burns’s documentaries about America. I am loving “The American Revolution.” Wow! I grew up in an extended family that discussed the Constitution and civics on a daily basis. Not so common these days. As a conscientious American, I am having a hard time remaining patient with this insulting government today. I hope you find it interesting to learn how my family came to America. My many times great-grandfather John Conlin, on my mother’s ...
23 Nov 2025 by Staff Writer
The Lake Agawam Conservancy has raised and spent millions to begin to clean up Lake Agawam. Our board and supporters consist of residents throughout Southampton Village. Today, thanks to the strong partnership between the conservancy, the village, the town and the State Department of Environmental Conservation, Professor Chris Gobler reports that Lake Agawam is healthier than it’s been in years. In 2024, the conservancy entered into a stewardship agreement to maintain bioswales throughout our village. These bioswales “clean” toxic runoff before it pollutes the lake. At no cost to village taxpayers, the conservancy agreed to install a 1,000-foot bioswale along ...
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Rohma Abbas on Dec 22, 2010