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SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. — The Town of Southampton has now weighed its concerns about traffic and safety issues surrounding the Palm Tree Music Festival, which is taking place at Shinnecock Nation this weekend.The event will take place on Saturday, June 22. Southampton City Code Compliance and Emergency Management Manager Ryan Murphy spoke with Patch about concerns.”Anytime you try to put on an event that includes 10,000 people without allocating enough time to plan such an event, it's a safety concern,” he said. “While we recognize that the event is outside of our jurisdiction and hope that whatever occurs will result in…

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SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. — Last week, we asked local business owners across the country how Patch could best help them deal with the economic downturn caused by the novel coronavirus. We received hundreds of responses and a number of great ideas — stay tuned! — but by far the most common response was, “Help us let the community know we're open for business.” So we created a simple local directory page that business owners can quickly and easily update with their status. Business owners can update their details in the form at the bottom of this article. Patch readers can find…

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This post was made by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own.It's that time of year again where the Farmers Markets reopen. Here are some Farmers Markets that are open:Saturday:Sayville Farmers Market 9-2 at Islip GrangeInterested in local real estate?Sign up for Patch's new newsletter to be the first to hear about open houses, new listings and more.Sag Harbor Farmers Market 9-1 Marine ParkSundays:Interested in local real estate?Sign up for Patch's new newsletter to be the first to hear about open houses, new listings and more.Port Jefferson Farmers Market from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Gap…

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SAG HARBOR, N.Y. — Pop star Justin Timberlake was arrested for driving while intoxicated in Sag Harbor early Tuesday, police said.According to a Sag Harbor Village Police spokesperson, Timberlake, 43, was arrested in the “early morning hours” on a DWI charge and has been booked. Police did not immediately release further details. A representative for Timberlake could not immediately be reached.

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EAST END, New York — Two longtime East End news organizations are joining forces.According to an announcement Thursday, Dan's Papers and The Independent announced they are joining forces to create a new company called Dan's Independent Media. Dan's Independent Media will bring together Dan's Papers — “the iconic multi-platform news, entertainment, events and digital media company — with The Independent,” the announcement said. The new combined company's newspaper will be published weekly, effective immediately, in a Dan's Papers format, incorporating The Independent's news and specialist content and will include a range of digital and social content, the announcement said. “We…

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SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. — Local officials are advising motorists to expect “heavy traffic conditions” and “congestion” as the Palm Tree Music Festival takes place in the Shinnecock Nation this weekend.The event will take place on Saturday, June 22.According to Southampton Village officials, “heavy traffic conditions are expected in and around Southampton Village throughout the day and into the evening.”The MTA Long Island Rail Road will be used to transport people to the Southampton LIRR station. Buses will be on hand to transport people to the Shinnecock Nation for the event, the village said.MTA police and Southampton village police will have a…

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This post was made by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own.So I decided on Saturday to make my first trip to the Westhampton Beach Farmers Market. Well I was in for a treat! It's a big farmers market. They have 2 people at the door with a click that counts people coming in and tells people to wear a mask. There are many vendors but only food, soap, turmeric and flower vendors. My favorite was the empana face, Pierpont Blossoms and the Blue Duck Bakery!! The market is on Saturdays from 9am-1pm. on the village…

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BRIDGEHAMPTON, NY — A 46-year-old New York bakery known for its cheesecakes — and long family traditions — is headed to the Hamptons.Eileen's Special Cheesecake, known for cheesecakes “that are the perfect balance of sweet and savory with a hand-pressed graham cracker crust as well as a chocolate chip cookie crust in a variety of flavors and toppings,” will be offered at Almond in Bridgehampton — as well as for delivery ' home in the East End, just in time for the 4th of July weekend.Eileen Avezzano started baking cheesecakes from a family recipe out of her apartment in 1974.…

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SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. — The owner of a Hamptons restaurant set fire to a table that was once a favorite of Jeffrey Epstein and Harvey Weinstein.Zac Erdem, who owns 75 Main in Southampton, set fire to the table once envisioned by Epstein and Weinstein. Patrons and wait staff joined him and told him, “Burn, baby burn,” as he lit the table. “Our tables will now be free of the rot caused by these sex offenders who misused their money and power,” Erdem said. “They have been regulars at my store for years. On behalf of my patrons and staff, by setting…

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This post was made by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own.WESTHAMPTON, NY (July 28, 2020)— Rechler Equity Partners, Long Island's largest fully integrated real estate firm, has created a new product known as the Hampton Business District Collection for those looking for space to meet multiple needs. These high-end units at 215 Rogers Way are a blank canvas that allows tenants to create a space that is uniquely their own. Whether for work, play, housing collections of value or a combination of the three, these units can be adapted to suit the varied needs of…

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