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06/24/2026

The search for the source of the “forever chemical” that shut down two Suffolk County Water Authority wells in East Hampton has been broadened to include a 2005 plane crash on Mill Hill Lane that left one dead.

The Suffolk County Water Authority shut down two wells in East Hampton after detecting dangerous levels of PFPrA, a "forever chemical," and is investigating potential contamination sources including a 2023 BESS fire and a 2005 plane crash where firefighting foam was used.

06/24/2026

The planned sale by the federal government of the former U.S. Coast Guard housing complex on Stewart Avenue in Westhampton is progressing again, according to U.S. Representative Nick LaLota, though how soon the property may be put out to bid is still unknown.

The federal government is moving forward with plans to sell the former U.S. Coast Guard housing complex in Westhampton, though the auction timeline remains unclear after a three-year delay, with local leaders emphasizing the importance of quality bids and community impact.

06/24/2026

The Southampton Village Board recognized Deputy Mayor Len Zinnanti in his final meeting as a member of the board on Tuesday night after serving for three years.

06/24/2026

Chris Gallant, a veteran from Amity Harbor, is now the 2026 Democratic nominee in the race to represent New York’s 1st Congressional District, having bested Lukas Ventouras of Northport in a primary election on Tuesday.

Chris Gallant, a veteran from Amity Harbor, is now the 2026 Democratic nominee in the race to represent New York’s 1st Congressional District, having bested Lukas Ventouras of Northport in

06/24/2026

Incumbent East Hampton Town Supervisor Kathee Burke-Gonzalez has defeated challenger Jerry Larsen, the East Hampton Village mayor, in a highly contested Democratic primary race for the office of town supervisor.

06/23/2026

Sag Harbor's Penelope Greene repeated as the female champion in 35:43.44, besting her previous best time of 36:26.94 set last year.

It’s been a bit of a wild ride for Abraham Longosiwa for the past month or so.

06/23/2026

Tom Wilson, a 36-year-old from Ridgewood, Queens, repeated as the Beacon of Hope 5K winner in Montauk Saturday morning, and Zoey Falkenhan, 11, who placed ninth among the 155 participants, was the overall women’s winner.

Tom Wilson, a 36-year-old from Ridgewood, Queens, repeated as the Beacon of Hope 5K winner in Montauk Saturday morning, and Zoey Falkenhan, 11, who placed ninth among the 155 participants,

06/23/2026

A two-vehicle crash closed Montauk Highway in downtown Water Mill for about an hour on Tuesday afternoon as emergency responders rendered aid to two injured motorists.

A two-car crash closed Montauk Highway in downtown Water Mill for about an hour on Tuesday afternoon as emergency responders rendered aid to two injured motorists.

06/23/2026

Amenities include a movie theater, gym and golf simulator, and the grounds are complete with a tennis court, swimming pool and pool house.

A new, modern, waterfront estate found its first owner earlier this year — for a whopping $25.75 million.

06/23/2026

Starting Thursday, NOMAD — an international traveling fair for art and design — will transform The Watermill Center into an immersive setting where creative, innovative ideas collide, marking the event’s debut in the United States.

The East End has always been a place where artists, architects, designers and collectors come together.