SAG HARBOR VILLAGE — On Sunday night, an officer spotted a 2019 gray Volvo being driven around the parking lot at Pierson High School at a high rate of speed. The officer attempted to pull the vehicle over, but the driver fled, temporarily eluding the officer. However, according to the report, the officer eventually located the car, now parked in front of a Harding Terrace residence. Though the vehicle was unoccupied, the hood was warm, police said. On the front seat, the officer could see an iPhone and what appeared to be a quantity of marijuana. The officer contacted the ...
by Staff Writer
The studies are abundant and clear — the prevalence of smartphones and social media in our lives has had a profound impact on mental health for adults, teens and children, fundamentally changing the way we communicate and interact with each other, increasing anxiety and depression. While this is certainly an issue not limited to youth, they are at the greatest risk, with many parents — and school districts — working to develop strategies to mitigate the impacts of a technology that is not going anywhere and is leading many teens down a road marked by isolation and confusion. The Express ...
11 Sep 2024 by Editorial Board
ConnectOne Bancorp. Inc., the parent of ConnectOne Bank, and the First of Long Island Corporation, the parent of the First National Bank of Long Island, have announced a merger that will fold First National Bank into the ConnectOne brand. The combined company will have approximately $14 billion in total assets, $11 billion in total deposits, and $11 billion in total loans. First National has branches in East Hampton, Southampton, Riverhead and Southold, while ConnectOne has a single branch in East Hampton. Under the terms of the deal, shareholders in First of Long Island will receive 0.5175 shares of ConnectOne common ...
by Stephen J. Kotz