U.S. Representative-Elect Nick LaLota Prepares To Take Office
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Congressman-elect Nick LaLota with his family on Election Night. COURTESY LALOTA FOR CONGRESS
Congressman-elect Nick LaLota with his family on Election Night. COURTESY LALOTA FOR CONGRESS
Stephen J. Kotz on Nov 21, 2022
U.S. Representative-elect Nick LaLota, who was in Washington, D.C., last week for an initial round of orientation sessions for new members that focused mostly on the logistics of doing their... more
All are invited to Community Holiday Sing-Alongs in the parking lot of The Church in Sag Harbor. Two gatherings are planned, Saturday, November 30, and Sunday, December 1; both are from 1 to 2 p.m. and will be led by Lola Lama. Also coming up at The Church is a Community Holiday Party on Friday, December 13, from 7 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $7 for general admission and $5 for members. Expect light bites, drinks, music, and holiday vibes plus live performances. It will also be a final chance to bid on the silent auction to benefit The Church. ...
by Staff Writer
Shellabration, the North Fork’s ode to all things shellfish, returns for another season in Greenport Village, the weekend of December 7 and 8, from noon to 4 p.m. each day. Wristbands and sponsorship packages are now available and will give participants access to Greenport’s establishments to enjoy local shellfish, sustainable seafood, and wine and beer pairings during a weekend-long restaurant walk. New for this year, a VIP preparty the evening of December 6 will be hosted for all sponsors at Little Creek Oyster’s brand-new space, located at 211 Carpenter Street. Little Creek will join Greenport Brewery and First and South ...
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The New York State Marine Rescue Center has issued a reminder that cold stun season is approaching and that its 24-hour stranding hotline is open for those who come upon a stunned turtle on the beach. The number to call is 631-369-9829. When water temperatures drop below 55 degrees Fahrenheit, the breathing rate and movements of sea turtles slow, making them unable to swim against currents or dive under the water surface. Due to this, the sea turtles are washed to shore by winds and tides. The New York Marine Rescue Center responds to these sea turtles and rehabilitates them ...
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The Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation will offer a free comprehensive grant workshop to Long Island and New York metropolitan area historic 501(c)(3) organizations at the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium at 180 Little Neck Road in Centerport on January 14, 2025. The workshop will educate the area’s historic community on financial support that is currently available from the foundation and provide guidance on the grant application process. Presenting organizations at the workshop will include The Preservation League of New York, the New York Landmarks Conservancy’s Sacred Sites, the Greater Hudson Heritage Network, East Hampton Library, Long Island University, ...
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A beach cleanup at Sagg Main Beach, a collaboration between the South Fork Natural History Museum, the Surfrider Foundation of Eastern Long Island, and the office of Suffolk County Legisltor Ann Welker, is planned for Friday, November 29, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Volunteers are asked to bring their own gloves and trash bags and meet in the parking lot, Sagg Main Beach, 1200 Sagg Main Street. Those interested in volunteering may send an email to Ann.Welker@suffolkcountyny.gov.
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The Bridgehampton Association will hold its annual Holiday Fair on Saturday, December 7, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Parish House of St. Ann’s Episcopal Church in Bridgehampton. The fair will feature traditional items for the holidays and beyond, including jewelry and other accessories, unique and vintage “treasures” for homes or gifts, crafts, gourmet food, seasonal books, and a raffle, plus hand-decorated wreaths and mini trees for sale, including this year’s Bridgehampton Association ornament, depicting a favorite local scene. Plus the association’s festive red chef’s aprons will be for sale. The Bridgehampton Association distributes all proceeds of the ...
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For Kelsey Marechal … Change is the opportunity to try again. And it isn’t always a good thing, but change is an inevitable thing, and so at the very least we must try to “work it,” be ready for it. If you do not work it, change is likely to sweep you along, depositing you where it sees fit. Of course, you could be hydroplaning … and no amount of steering will help. The closure of Kmart was the inevitable change, because the potato farm, Woolco, Caldor all failed, too. Why continue the century-long trend? Why not imagine this prime, ...
by Marilee Foster
Peconic Bay Medical Center Recognized for Safety Excellence Peconic Bay Medical Center has received its fourth consecutive ‘A’ rating for hospital safety from The Leapfrog Group in its fall 2024 report. ‘A’ is the highest possible safety grade offered by the ratings agency, reflecting the hospital’s focus on enhancing the patient experience and investing in implementing new technology to offer the most advanced level of care to residents. The recognition has greater meaning this year as it follows the official opening of the Poole Family Trauma & Emergency Center and the hospital seeing record numbers of both critical care patients ...
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Stephen J. Kotz on Nov 21, 2022