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This post was made by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own.SOUTHOLD, NY – The Southold Yacht Club announced today that the 2024 Junior Summer Sailing Program is open for registration. Founded in 1938, the mission of the Southold Yacht Club is to make sailing accessible on the North Fork. Children learn the charm of sailing and for those interested, racing skills are cultivated to a high degree. Training is provided for eight weeks from July 1st to August 23rd. SYC offers a wide variety of sailing lessons taught by experienced instructors for children aged 5…
January 30, 2022 IMPORTANT REMINDER – A State of Emergency remains in effect for the City of Southampton due to the extremely high snowfall yesterday. All residents are asked to stay indoors and off the roads to allow highway crews an opportunity to continue snow removal efforts. This order remains in effect until at least 11:59 PM tonight.
SOUTHAMPTON, NY — South Fork shark trainers took their knowledge of local waters to the international stage recently: The South Fork History Museum's or SOFO's shark research and training program was represented at the World White Sharks Conference held in Port Lincoln, South Australia . In November.Chief Scientist of SOFO's Shark Research and Education Program, Dr. Tobey Curtis, and lead field coordinator, Greg Metzger, gave presentations at the White Sharks World Congress 2023. The conference, attended by more than 150 participants, marked the first international great white shark conference in 13 years. The week included 65 talks and 7 workshop…
Jason Kidd had just signed with the New York Knicks when he drove drunk, crashed and was arrested. Now, early in his coaching career, he is paying the consequences on the field. The NBA has suspended Kidd for two games after pleading guilty to drink driving at Southampton Town Court in July. According to The New York Daily Newshe won't even be allowed into the building for the Brooklyn Nets' season opener against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Oct. 30 and home opener against the Miami Heat on Nov. 1.Kidd was walking home in Water Mill when he ran through a…
SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. — Even the smallest children can make a big difference when trying to help those struggling in war-torn Ukraine.Southampton Elementary School students are participating in a fundraiser sponsored by the school's Opening Act Rotary Club, in partnership with Southampton resident and parent Natalie Massa and her non-profit organization dedicated to the cause. The movement began with Tracey Koszalka's kindergarten class coloring paper hearts in the colors of the Ukrainian flag to decorate collection boxes at the elementary school. Kindergarteners met Masha, who is from Ukraine and has many family members and friends affected by the invasion and war,…
Information through O'Connell Funeral HomePassed away: March 16, 2015Visit: Thursday, March 19, from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. at O'Connell Funeral Home located at 30 Little Plains Road in Southampton. Service: Friday, March 20, at 10:30 a.m. at the Parish Basilica of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary in Southampton.Donations: In lieu of flowers donations may be made to: Basilica Parish of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary “In Nomine Domini Fund”, 168 Hill Street, Southampton, NY 11968, or East End Hospice, PO Box 1048, Westhampton Beach, NY 11978.Obituary: Catherine Gilmartin Duggan died on Monday, March 16, in…
This post was made by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own.Surf:Chest with head up and SSE swell, with offshore winds this dismal morning.NOAA Marine Forecast:NW winds 10 to 15 kt gusting to 20 kt, becoming N 15 to 20 kt gusting to 30 kt late this morning and afternoon. Seas 5 to 8 feet, building to 7 to 9 feet this afternoon. A chance of rain early this morning, then a slight chance of showers late this morning. Slight chance of light rain this afternoon.Water temperature: 42°–47°Wear 6/5/4mm hooded boots 6/5/4mm or 5/4/3mm, 7mm and…
According to the National Weather Service, a flash flood warning is in effect as a coastal low is expected to bring moderate to heavy rainfall Wednesday night into Thursday morning — with totals of 2 to 3 inches expected and higher totals possible. Maximum rainfall of about 1 inch per hour is expected from 6 PM Wednesday through 3 AM Thursday.Widespread minor urban flooding, poor drainage is possible Wednesday night into Thursday, the NWS said. Minor flooding is also possible along many small rivers, streams and creeks that react quickly. The threat of flash flooding is identified. According to the…
The Southampton Mariners soccer team will look to get a little closer to .500 when they travel to take on the East Hampton Bonackers on Saturday night. At 1-3, the Mariners won their first season, but have hit a few roadblocks. Can Southampton make it on the gridiron this week?Share your thoughts and ideas on all things Southampton athletics by contributing to our open blog “Go Southampton Athletics!”Sharing is easy.Visit the Go Southampton blog here and click on the open text box below the heading to create a post.Or, from the home page, follow these steps:Click the box that says,…
SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. — Love is in the air in the heart of Southampton Village, with a sculpture on display to spread hugs and kisses to everyone just in time for Valentine's Day.Artist James Ding's philosophy that 'love is as important as air, food and water' is the theme behind the sculptor's work 'XOXO Hugs and Kisses', now on display at Southampton Arts Center at 25 Jobs Lane. for several weeks. Southampton Village Mayor Bill Munger was happy to give the green light to the facility, he said. “Anytime we can encourage people to enjoy our beautiful downtown is an opportunity…