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Sand May Be Running Out of Mines' Hourglass as Southampton Town Eyes Amortization Proposal

New Commander of 106th Rescue Wing Embraces Challenges on the Horizon

Korean War Veterans Reminisce About Their Service Before Local Chapter Is Disbanded Later This Month

Tuckahoe School Parents Outraged Over Superintendent’s Halloween Costume as the Joker

Groundbreaking for East Hampton Historical Society’s Storage Center

LTV Receives Wainscott CAC’s Business District Award

A Pitch for 20 Affordable Houses at Gun Club Property Is Made to Wainscott CAC

Patience Wears Thin as Amagansett School Hearing Drags On

Blooming Shells, a Sag Harbor Institution, Will Close After 45 Years in Business

Vote Banners Don't Last Long in Sag Harbor

Sag Harbor Ready To Undertake Next Phase of Waterfront Improvements

PSEG Long Island Working on Transmission Lines Along Mecox Road in Bridgehampton

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Stuck in Gridlock

It’s refreshing: Bill Hillman doesn’t mince words. And Suffolk County’s top engineer, who officially retired last week, will be missed, if only for his candor....

We Mark Our Ballot

For the House Every single national election is important, but it’s not hyperbolic to say that this is an election like no other, and it...

Flip Over the Ballot

South Fork voters will get to decide the outcome of three propositions this Election Day, November 5, including one that is statewide and one that...

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At the 2024 Southampton Village organizational meeting, Trustee Ed Simioni proposed restoring public comment at the second board meeting each month, a practice Southampton Village followed for decades. He also suggested allowing public input both at the beginning and end of meetings, giving more opportunities for residents to be heard. However, Mayor Bill Manger and his board rejected these efforts, dismissively claiming they already “hear from the residents enough.” Worse, Manger recently moved public comment to the middle of meetings,...

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Beautiful waterfront, beaches and natural landscapes are at the heart of Southampton. They not only define a way of life but also support its local economy, attracting visitors from all over to the village. However, these precious resources are under threat from pollution and outdated infrastructure. Thankfully, Congressman Nick LaLota recently announced that he secured $1 million for new sewer infrastructure to enhance economic growth and protect water quality in Southampton Village. The congressman worked with Southampton Village Mayor Bill...

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Westhampton Girls Volleyball Team Wins Five-Set Thriller Over Baymen for Spot in Suffolk 'A' Final

Katie Burke, knowing that it could be her last time playing with her older sister, ....

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Bonackers Stamp Their Ticket to Playoffs

With the Bonac gridiron lined with legends from the past, this year’s batch of Bonackers ...

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A Decade of Dominance: Pierson Field Hockey Wins 10th Consecutive County Crown With Win Over Southampton

Bella Eldridge stepped onto the turf Tuesday ready to add to her Pierson/Bridgehampton field hockey ...

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Martin Scorsese Will Appear at The Sag Harbor Cinema Festival of Preservation

Innovation or Inundation? David Abel's New Documentary Dives Into the Issue of Development and Climate Change

It’s a fact of life that can no longer be ignored or denied. Sea level rise due to climate change…

Peter Dayton's 'Dark Garden' Is at Home at Guild Hall

Guild Hall in East Hampton is home to a long-term installation by artist Peter Dayton. “Dark…

Bridgehampton Chamber Music Gears Up for Fall Series of Concerts

As the busy summer season winds down, leading to quieter fall days and darker nights on the East…