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This post was made by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own.Surf:Remaining waist to chest high ESE swell with NE winds and texture conditions. NOAA Marine Forecast:Winds NE 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 10 feet.Water temperature: 42°–44°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:6:42 I AM • 7:06 AFTER NOONMontauk Point (Ocean) Tides:HIGH: 8:42 I AM • LOW: 2:19 AFTER NOON • HIGH: 9:07 AFTER NOONFind out what's happening in…

LONG ISLAND, NY — Long Islanders are bracing for a wet and windy Wednesday as a “significant” storm with rain and strong winds moved into the area, the National Weather Service said.According to John Cristantello, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service's Upton office, a coastal flood warning is in effect for high tide cycles for most of the north and south shores of Long Island, including Peconic and Gardiners Bays, from the 14th: 00 on Wednesday. until noon on Thursday.Some areas on the north coast of Nassau County will see a coastal flood warning for a shorter period of…

This post was made by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own.If you love all great steaks, sausages and ribs and haven't tried Peconic Prime Meats go there and find out why it's Hampton's premier butcher shop. With many recent types praising head butcher Steve Colabella, it has become the place to go for those in the know. Steve has been written up by all the local papers because Mr. Colabella is a third generation butcher who always wanted to be a butcher! It was and is his calling. He has mastered the preparation and presentation…

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EAST HAMPTON, NY — Ross School officials announced Monday that they have developed a comprehensive plan to streamline the educational structure at two campuses, one in East Hampton and one in Bridgehampton.Kindergarten through 6th grade will be located at the Butter Lane campus in Bridgehampton and grades 7 through 12 will be located on Goodfriend Drive in East Hampton, according to school officials. “This strategic move aims to best serve the developmental needs of children and young adults,” school officials said.The decision to reorganize into two departments stems from an “ongoing effort to leverage Ross's unique strengths, optimize resources and…

HAMPTON BAYS, NY — Two gray seals will be released back into their natural habitat Wednesday in Hampton Bays.According to the New York Marine Rescue Center, the release will take place at 5:30 p.m. at Tiana Beach.The released pair includes Puffin, who was brought in on February 15″and was the first seal patient of the season. Puffin was reported 400 yards offshore on sand dunes near Montauk Highway with a full coat of lanugo,” NYMRC spokespeople he said. “Due to the proximity to the busy freeway, NYMRC staff decided to bring her in to better assess her health.”Also released will…

PECONIC, NY — After watching, over and over again, as shelter dogs were released from their pens into the arms of their loving new families — finally, the “neglected” puppy who captured hearts had his turn.Reed, a stray at the North Fork Animal Welfare League in Peconic, found his forever family after they saw a story about his condition in Patch. He went home on Monday. “Reid went home today,” NFAWL staff wrote. “Happy life, Reid. We've enjoyed your company here at the shelter, but as always, a home is the best. Live your best life!”Added Gabrielle Stroup, director of…

This post was made by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own.Visit the Port Jefferson Farmers Market which is on Sundays from 9am. to 2 p.m. in the harbor front park. They have tons of vendors from nut butters, breads, pickles, burgers, veggies and more.We've removed the ability to reply as we work to make improvements. Learn more herePatch Mayors are trusted local users who help moderate the Patch platform by promoting good local stories and flagging spam. To learn more, Click here.

This post was made by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own.The New York State Court of Appeals, Second Department held that the Supreme Court got it right – the city of East Hampton is not allowed to close East Hampton Airport and impose burdensome restrictions on its use without first complying with state and federal legislation. The Second Department ruled that the city had “failed to comply with the applicable procedural requirements” of federal law, which “apply to the city's decision to close the airport as a public use airport and reopen it a few…

WESTHAMPTON, NY — In another move forward for the Suffolk County Water Authority's Westhampton Water Main Extension project, spokesman Nick LaLota recently said it had secured $1.25 million to provide safe water to residents.”Every American has a right to safe, reliable and clean drinking water. I was proud to secure $1.25 million for the Suffolk County Water Authority to help mitigate PFAS contamination in Westhampton, as well as millions to support similar projects infrastructure across Suffolk County and protect our water,” said LaLota. “Ensuring that this funding can directly benefit Long Island families is essential to my work in Washington.…