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SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. — Aiming to deal with the whales, turtles and seals that frequently wash up on local shores, Southampton city officials recently participated in marine mammal and sea turtle first response training.Southampton Town's public safety and emergency management department partnered with the Atlantic Marine Conservation Society to provide the training. The training, held at the Hampton Bays Volunteer Ambulance Corps building, featured personnel from Southampton city departments including animal control, marine patrol, the fire marshal's office, code enforcement and emergency management.Southampton councilor Cindy McNamara. The Brookhaven Town Water Patrol and Village of Quogue Police Department also participated. Experts from…

SAG HARBOR, N.Y. — Justin Timberlake showed his cheering fans some love at a concert in Chicago Friday night, just days after his DWI arrest in Sag Harbor.A video from a fan's TikTok account showed pop star Timberlake addressing the crowd: “We've been through ups and downs together and left and right,” she said. “It's been a rough week, but you're here, and I'm here, and nothing can change right now. I know sometimes it's hard to love, but you keep loving me and I love you right back.” He blew a kiss to his fans.According to a Sag Harbor…

SAG HARBOR, NY — The community has come together to help a beloved bookstore in its time of need.A GoFundMe, “Help Canio's Books and Its Cultural Cafe Thrive!” created by Friends of Canio's.”Canio's Books has kept a light on for the East End literary community since 1980,” the page read. “But after 44 years, it must leave its beloved Sag Harbor home on Main Street by September 2024. Donate now to ensure it thrives and thrives in a vibrant new location.”Located at the southern gateway to Sag Harbor “and with many layers of history, Canio's is known for its personalized…

SOUTHAMPTON, NY — Independence Day is fast approaching, so it's time to find out where you can celebrate in and around Southampton. Area events include fireworks, festivals and other fun Fourth of July events.To help you fit it all into your 4th of July calendar, Patch has put together a guide to what's on around Southampton and the surrounding areas.4th of July celebrations for 2024Find out what's happening in Southamptonwith free real-time updates from Patch.Find out what's happening in Southamptonwith free real-time updates from Patch.What: Westhampton Country Club FireworksThis is a private event held at the Westhampton Country Club on…

Blumenfeld Development Group (BDG) and partner Hampshire Companies along with Bespoke Construction will be honored June 18 for the construction of their self-storage facility at 71 Jane Street in Roslyn Heights at the Long Island Business News Real Estate, Architecture & Engineering Awards.The project, which was selected from an extensive list of nominees, is being recognized for the redevelopment of a property that had sat idle and been a nuisance since 2013. Opening in November 2023, the facility comprises 98,000 square feet and houses more than 650 units on four floors within a safe landscape and reinforced by architectural elements…

SUFFOLK COUNTY, NY — On Tuesday, June 25, Suffolk County voters will head to the polls in the Democratic primary to decide which candidate will face off in the race this November against incumbent U.S. Rep. Nick Lalota, who represents 1st New York Congressional District.Running, and aiming to flip the seat from red to blue, Sag Harbor's John Avlon, a former CNN political analyst and Daily Beast editor, and Nancy Goroff, a former Stony Brook chemistry professor, lost the race for the seat of Congress. Lee Zeldin in 2020. In November 2022, Lalotta, a Republican, won the race against challenger…

BRIDGEHAMPTON, N.Y. — A Bridgehampton man was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated after crashing into another vehicle at a gas station on Montauk Highway Monday night, police said.According to Southampton Police, the crash happened at approximately 6:58 pm at the Gulf gas station in Bridgehampton. Officers responded and found that the driver of one of the vehicles, while intoxicated, had struck another unoccupied motor vehicle while the owner of the car was filling it with gas, police said.No injuries were reported, police said.Find out what's happening in Southamptonwith free real-time updates from Patch.Matthew Larson, 65, of Bridgehampton, New…

This post was made by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own.There are a lot of places we go that are closed. So here is a list of places that are closed:SYS is closed until Saturday, March 28 Parrish Art Museum: Until further noticeInterested in local real estate?Sign up for Patch's new newsletter to be the first to hear about open houses, new listings and more.Southampton Cultural Centre: Until 29 March The Southampton Historical Society is open for tours only Interested in local real estate?Sign up for Patch's new newsletter to be the first to hear…

LONG ISLAND, NY — Relief for small businesses buckling under the strain of coronavirus restrictions may soon be on the way.In a call with the media Thursday, Suffolk County Sheriff Steve Bellone said the federal government has just issued an emergency declaration to provide disaster loan assistance to small businesses.The declaration opens the door for the U.S. Small Business Administration to make disaster loans available to both small businesses and private, nonprofit organizations in New York state, including Suffolk County, Rep. Lee Zeldin said.SBA financial disaster loans offer up to $2 million in assistance per small business and can provide…

SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. — The Shinnecock Nation is speaking out after a series of warnings to residents from both Southampton city and village officials about “stalemate” and safety concerns stemming from its Palm Tree Music Festival Saturday.The festival, co-founded by Kygo and his manager Myles Shear, which has been held at Francis S. Gabreski Airport for the past few years, did not have its license renewed by the FAA for 2024, resulting in a “change of venue last minute” in the territory of the Shinnecock Nation. Both Southampton city and village officials have issued statements warning of gridlocked conditions, loud music…