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The tide is turning in Westhampton Beach. Though the quiet eastern Long Island town has been perceived as poorer in relation to other, celeb-packed Hamptons hotspots — the popularity of the seaside playground has been steadily growing with locals who don’t have helicopter-and-private-yacht-level money. “Westhampton Beach is the Hamptons for the commuters, for the local […]
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A 77-year-old man was killed trying to cross a busy Long Island highway when he was struck by two cars coming from opposite directions in under a minute, according to police. Kenneth Cook was walking across a stretch of Montauk Highway in Lindenhurst just after 7:30 p.m. Monday when he was hit by two SUVs […]
East Hampton Town Community Housing Fund Request for Applications (General Projects RFA) East Hampton Town is accepting applications on a rolling basis from interested persons and organizations for funding in the form of grants or loans for community housing projects that will provide affordable housing for East Hampton’s residents. Proposed projects must result in […]
The national real estate market may have slowed last year, but the ultra-luxury sector kept breaking records. The top ten priciest home sales in the U.S. in 2025 all surpassed $100 million — up from five in 2023 and seven in 2024. Minted, cash-rich buyers went all in on expanding their sprawling real estate portfolios — […]
More than 60 Long Island schools had drinking water with lead levels that blew past new state maximums, according to newly released data from the Department of Health. Over 40 Suffolk County school districts and more than 20 Nassau districts had test results from faucets or water fountains that showed lead levels exceeded 5 parts […]
Due to the current forecast calling for 5–9 inches of snow, very cold temperatures, and gusty winds, the Town of Southampton has issued an Emergency Declaration and Emergency Order. 🚗 Please avoid travel if possible.🚙 Residents are urged to remove vehicles and any obstructions from roadways to allow snowplows to safely and effectively clear streets. […]
The Town of East Hampton is now accepting applications for the first round of 2026 funding under the Community Preservation Fund Water Quality Improvement Program. Through this Request for Applications process, the Town will award up to $1 million to support projects that improve water quality and protect local ponds, harbors, bays and groundwater. Since […]
Gov. Kathy Hochul vetoed another bill that would have recognized the sovereignty of a Long Island Native American group — riling tribal leaders who said the Democrat “just doesn’t get it.” Hochul’s move to block the Montaukett Indian Nation from getting official status is the fourth time in a row she has shot down efforts […]
Please be advised that the Receiver of Taxes holiday schedule has been updated as follows: Wednesday, December 24: 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Closed: Thursday, December 25 & Friday, December 26Closed: Thursday, January 1 Residents may view, print, and pay property taxes online through the Town of Southampton Receiver of Taxes Property Tax Payment Portal. The first […]
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS – OPEN COMPETITIVE Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma, and one (1) year of experience in the maintenance of financial records and accounts, the receipt and recording of property tax payments, or the maintenance of assessment records. TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES Receives cash, checks or […]
The hush-hush sale of this home has made Hamptons history. An Amagansett mansion set on 8.5 acres has traded hands for $115 million — the highest price ever paid for a single residential parcel in the Hamptons. The sale of the property was first reported by Behind the Hedges. The deal closed in late July, […]
The Hamptons experienced a typical summer week, marked by a mix of tranquility and minor incidents. Police addressed numerous noise complaints stemming from late-night parties in Sag Harbor and East Hampton, including one allegedly linked to a tech mogul’s property. A potential burglary in Water Mill involving missing valuables, including a vintage Rolex, is under […]
The Town of Southampton is a Civil Service Employer. For information on current Town jobs available immediately please scroll through the job postings listed below. You can also subscribe to job posting notifications to be automatically alerted of the latest career opportunities by clicking on the Notify Me Button. For more information on how to […]
Town of East Hampton- Airport Attendant in the Airport Department – $51,883.73 annually for a 40-hour week An employee in this class is responsible for issuing advisory information about wind direction and velocity, visibility ceilings and runway conditions. A daily log is kept of all airport operations. Duties include patrolling the airport runways, grounds and […]
Serial entrepreneur, investor and TV personality Marcus Lemonis and his wife, businesswoman Roberta “Bobbi” Fenchel, have just slashed the price of their Upper East Side townhouse — by $10 million. The stunning new-construction home, at 34 E. 62nd St., is now on the market for $24.5 million, significantly down from its initial $35 million asking price last […]