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This post was made by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own.The East Hampton Library and the Hamptons Festival of Music present a six-part series titled “Music and Art in Concert.” A selection of Oscar-winning or nominated documentary shorts. The music-related films have been paired with a related art short to complement the screening Screenings are FREE, so register by calling (631) 324 ext.3 or emailing reference@easthamptonlibrary.org below:Screening of Academy Award-winning documentary: 'Close Harmony' followed by Q/A with producer, director Nigel Noble. Sat 4/20 at 2pmFind out what's happening in East Hamptonwith free real-time updates from…
This post was made by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own.BY DANNY McCARTHYAs a PLAYBILL collector and playbill.com member ~ here is a related link:https://www.playbill.com/produ… The views expressed in this post are those of the author. Want to post on Patch? Register for a user account.
SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. — The coronavirus pandemic has caused severe fluctuations in the economy over the past year, pushing many businesses and families into financial uncertainty and in some cases outright collapse. Still, the number of national bankruptcies filed in 2020 was the lowest since 1986 and nearly 30 percent lower than 2019.However, many experts expect foreclosures to increase in the coming years. The federal court system was shut down near the start of the pandemic, delaying cases for months. In addition, bankruptcies also tend to be “lagging indicators” of financial distress due to the complex legal process. The Great Recession…
FLANDERS, N.Y. — An insurance company has taken on the task of replacing the “Welcome to Flanders: Home of the Big Duck” sign that went up in February.Aflac donated the new $7,000 sign, and a dedication will be held Monday, May 15, at 1 p.m. at the site of the old sign at the intersection of Route 104 and Pleasure Drive in Flanders.Aflac Duck will also be present for photos. The search continued for weeks for whoever caught the 'Welcome to Flanders' sign, emblazoned with an image of the Great Duck, in February. said the police. The license plate was…
LONG ISLAND, NY — Long Islanders are in for a wet Saturday, with a flash flood watch in effect across Long Island.A flood watch is in effect for all of Long Island from 8 a.m. Saturday until 2 a.m. Sunday, according to Dominic Ramuni, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service Office in Upton.Rain is expected to develop overnight Friday, intensifying Saturday morning, with the heaviest and most consistent rain, about an inch per hour, expected to fall from noon Saturday to early evening, he said. Ramuni.Along with issues such as urban flooding, Ramuni said the possibility of localized flash…
SAG HARBOR, NY — After a devastating fire in 2016, the Sag Harbor movie theater has risen from the ashes and is ready for its soft reopening.The theater has been rebuilt and will reopen on April 9, with a Memorial Day weekend opening.”It's been a long and challenging road to get to this moment,” said SHC Capital Campaign President April Gornik. “But finally, we're excited to open our doors to Sag Harbor and the East End to welcome you back to your brand new movie theater — masked and distanced, of course.” The new theater features three “state-of-the-art screens with…
SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. — Coopers Beach, an idyllic destination in Southampton, held its ranking from last year on the popular Dr. Beaches in the 10 best beaches in the United States.And it's not the first time the beach has earned top honors: Coopers Beach, which came in at #3 in 2023, also earned the same spot on the list in 2022 and was also named #2 on America's Top 10 Beaches list in 2021 by coastal expert Stephen “Dr. Beach” Leatherman, professor at Florida International University.Dr. Beach creates the list each year using 50 criteria, which include water quality, sand quality,…
SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. — Residents will head to the polls Tuesday to weigh in on the Southampton Union Free School District's proposed 2024 to 2025 budget.The proposed budget of 79,937,201 reflects a 3.95% spending increase and a 3.54% tax levy increase, within the district's tax cap. Voters will also vote on a proposal to use reserve funds for repairs and renovations, as well as the purchase of two new buses. HVAC and flooring repairs are projected to cost $2.7 million and buses, $350,000, with $400,000 also proposed for smart boards and other electronics.Three Board of Education candidates are vying for two…
This post was made by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own.Surf:Thigh to waist to stomach high, wind turbine on land.NOAA Marine Forecast:SE winds 15 to 20 kt gusting to 35 kt, increasing to 20 to 25 kt gusting to 40 kt late. Seas 4 to 7 feet Rain. Slight chance of tstms this afternoon. Vsby 1 to 3 nm late this morning and afternoon.Water temperature: 42°–45°Wear 6/5/4mm or 5/4/3mm, 7mm or 5mm hooded boots and some 5mm gloves.Find out what's happening in East Hamptonwith free real-time updates from Patch.Sunrise and sunset:6:46 a.m I AM •…
NORTH FORK, N.Y. — A Southold man was arrested Tuesday and charged with felony driving while intoxicated in Cutchogue, police said.According to Southold Town Police, the incident occurred at 4:05 p.m. on Route 48. Police received multiple reports of the driver of a blue 2010 Chevrolet Silverado failing to maintain his lane.Callers said the driver nearly hit other cars after drifting out of his lane, police said. Southold police located the vehicle and Rudy Elias, 44, the sole occupant, was found to be intoxicated and arrested, police said.Find out what's happening on the North Forkwith free real-time updates from Patch.He…