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Tim Bishop and Randy Altschuler Money Over the Top for House

As of last Thursday, more than $4.2 million has been poured into the race by outside groups — $2.9 million to benefit Mr. Altschuler; $1.3 for Representative Bishop, according to the Federal Election Commission.

Nov 1, 2012
Golden Pear, East Hampton Some Shops, Restaurants See Boost

Increased foot traffic for East Hampton eateries; "Everybody just wanted to get out of the house."

Oct 31, 2012
Emergency volunteers shielded a 92-year-old woman as she was taken onto a Shelter Island ferry Monday afternoon. Daring Mid-Storm Evacuation by Ferry

Shelter Island ferry captains, police, firefighters, medical technicians, and a ferry passenger with a truck joined together to evacuate a 92-year-old woman on Monday afternoon in the middle of Hurricane Sandy.

Oct 31, 2012
Body Found at Georgica Beach

The body of a woman between the ages of 45 and 50 was discovered at Georgica Beach in East Hampton Tuesday morning.

Oct 30, 2012
Bishop Outpaced 3 to 1 in PAC Attack-Ad Money

Outside groups have spent almost $3.3 million in the race for the House of Representatives this year, with the bulk of the money spent on behalf of Randy Altschuler, who is challenging the incumbent five-term Democrat.

Oct 25, 2012
Die-Offs Discourage Prospects for Scallop Harvest

Prospects for the scallop season were unsettled this week, as baymen get ready for state and Southampton waters to open for dredging on Nov. 5 and East Hampton waters on Nov. 12.

Oct 25, 2012
Memories of the 1938 hurricane were recalled by, from left, Donald Halsey, Josephine Crasky, Bucket Daniels, and John Ecker at the East Hampton Presbyterian Church Session House on Friday. At right was Richard Barons, director of the East Hampton Historical Society. Eyewitnesses To ’38 Hurricane’s Destruction

The East Hampton Presbyterian Church’s Session House was full on Friday night as residents came to hear recollections of the Hurricane of 1938 from four who experienced it up close.

Oct 25, 2012
Larry Cantwell, the East Hampton Village administrator for 30 years, plans to leave his post in June or July. E.H. Village Administrator To Retire in 2013

Larry Cantwell is pondering a return to town politics when he retires in June or July from the village post he's held for 30 years.

Oct 25, 2012
David Kilmnick of Long Island Gay and Lesbian Youth explained why the East End needs a gay community center at a meeting at East Hampton High School on Monday. Support for L.G.B.T. Center Here

Over 100 people gathered at the East Hampton High School auditorium Monday night to discuss whether a gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered community center should be established on the South Fork.

Oct 25, 2012
State Senator Kenneth P. LaValle debated his challenger, Southampton Town Councilwoman Bridget Fleming, on Monday night in East Hampton Village. Senate Hopefuls Talk Dollars, Sense

Southampton Town Councilwoman Bridget Fleming of Noyac, the Democratic candidate for state senator from the First District, debated the Republican incumbent, Senator Kenneth P. LaValle of Port Jefferson, on Monday night in East Hampton.

Oct 25, 2012
To Fight Georgica Pollution

East Hampton Village plans to install or retrofit drains to stem the introduction of contaminated stormwater runoff into Georgica Pond

Oct 18, 2012
Cheryl Bennett of East Hampton, the mother of Sophia, 1, and Jenna, 9, is experiencing financial difficulties while being treated for breast cancer. Community Shows ‘Care for Cher

An outpouring of support — and music — filled the Steven Talkhouse in Amagansett Friday night at a benefit for Cheryl Bennett and Michael Mazzaraco, an East Hampton couple who have been besieged by the complications and costs of breast cancer.

Oct 18, 2012
Copters Along Atlantic?

Elected officials representing the towns, villages, and districts of the East End have once again asked the Federal Aviation Administration to add a southern route for helicopter traffic along the Atlantic coastline

Oct 18, 2012
Barry Gilliam stood without his truck on Dunemere Lane in East Hampton Village, part of the FedEx route he covered until his contract ended last Thursday. FedEx Customers Here Want Barry Back

Carrier’s job may have been victim of paperwork

Oct 18, 2012
Bryan and Michele Gosman, with their son, Richard, lost their 5-month-old puppy, Rex, and have hired dog trackers to help find him. A No-Holds-Barred Search

Bryan and Michele Gosman have been posting signs all over Montauk, with some in East Hampton and Amagansett.

Oct 18, 2012
New Safety Certificate Required

Suffolk County Executive Steven Bellone last week signed into a law a requirement that all recreational boaters living in Suffolk obtain a state safe-boating certificate

Oct 18, 2012
A Chance To Move Out Of The Shadows

Announced in mid-June of this year, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA, provides illegal immigrants who arrived in the United States as children a temporary reprieve from the looming threat of deportation.

Oct 11, 2012
Former campers revisited a property in Springs on Saturday that was once home to the Fireplace Lodge girls camp. Camp Alumni Revisit Summers Past

At Fireplace Lodge they learned ‘purpose, love, loyalty,’ and survival skills

Oct 11, 2012
Challenge on Open Meetings Law

Board watchers seek answers on closed-door talks

Oct 11, 2012
Friends and family of David Hernandez met in East Hampton last Thursday to draw attention to the East Hampton High School junior’s Sept. 29 suicide. His mother, Carmita Barros, was second from left, holding his photograph. High School Ignored Bullying, Mother Claims

David H. Hernandez, 16, who took his own life on Sept. 29, had been the subject of repeated and sustained bullying at the school because of his sexual orientation, according to his mother, who claims the administration ignored what was happening because David was an immigrant Latino.

Oct 11, 2012
Sag Harbor Mayor Brian Gilbride heard complaints on Tuesday evening from several residents, including Police Chief Tom Fabiano, about closed-door negotiations with other police departments. Uproar Over Future of Village Cops

Board’s lack of openness decried, and what about the big headquarters?

Oct 11, 2012
Buell Lane and Main Street in East Hampton Village No Favor Found For Roundabout

Three potentially controversial solutions for the tricky Main Street and Buell Lane intersection presented.

Oct 11, 2012
Town Budget Sees Modest Rise

A tentative budget for 2013 released this week by East Hampton Town Supervisor Bill Wilkinson calls for a $3.3 million increase.

Oct 4, 2012
Brian Pope, assistant site manager of the Montauk Lighthouse Museum, pointed to one of two side wheels on a scale model of the S.S. Great Eastern purchased by the museum in August. The model is being readied for display. Great Eastern Is in Montauk to Stay

Lighthouse Museum now houses of replica of ill-starred giant ship

Oct 4, 2012
Town Trustees vs. Georgica Association

Trustees have been traversing Georgica Beach to open the pond for many decades.

Oct 4, 2012
A report of a stolen iPhone led police on a manhunt in Springs last Thursday. O’Reilly, a German shepherd, searched with State Trooper Kevin Drew. Arrest in Mini-Manhunt

When an initial search proved fruitless, police called in the county.

Oct 4, 2012
Victor Kerpel displayed an authentic A-2 flight jacket customized for the crew of the Belle of the Brawl aircraft. Bombs Away! A-2 Bomber Jackets Here!

A simple act of kindness sparked a lifelong obsession.

Oct 4, 2012
Sag Harbor Village Police Chief Tom Fabiano was surprised to learn about a proposal to offer an early retirement package to replace six of his officers with Suffolk Sheriff’s Office personnel. Battle Looms on Police

The Sag Harbor Village Board agreed to seek partial police patrols from the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department.

Oct 4, 2012
At Crossroads on New Traffic Regs

Signs limiting or excluding certain vehicles, and strict enforcement of traffic regulations, are imperative to reducing congestion on residential roadways.

Sep 27, 2012
Jim Ryan, whose idea it was to offer passenger ferry service between Greenport and Sag Harbor, was its captain on Saturday, making several trips in and out of Mitchell Park Marina. High Praise for the Water Jitney

Delighted squeals, quiet engine on one of the year’s last trips to Long Wharf

Sep 27, 2012