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Mar 24
MTA quietly builds second Hampton Bays platform ahead of the 2026 US Open

The MTA has begun quietly building a second train platform at the Hampton Bays station on Long Island to help move crowds to and from the 2026 US Open golf tournament at Shinnecock Hills. Long Island Rail Road President Rob Free confirmed the project at Monday’s LIRR committee meeting, after it was first reported by […]

Mar 23
East Hampton Town Beach Driving Guide

Local, State, and Federal Laws that Protect Endangered Species  The Town of East Hampton prohibits the disturbance, or endangerment, of any protected bird nesting area on the beach. No person shall alter, move, remove, or tamper with any fence, rope, or flagging that designate nesting areas.  Nor should anyone permit a horse, dog, cat, or […]

Mar 22
Don’t Miss Our Homebuyer Down Payment Assistance & ADU Loans Zoom Meeting on April 15 • Southampton, NY

Learn More About Homebuyer Down Payment Assistance & Accessory Dwelling Unit Loans Whether you are exploring first-time homeownership in Southampton Town or are looking to improve your current residence, learn how the Community Housing Fund can provide you with a 0% interest loan to make housing more attainable and affordable. Join Southampton Town Housing Director […]

Mar 22
Appeal False Alarm | East Hampton Town, NY

§ 79-80False alarms.(B)(3) Any owner or lessee who has a false alarm occur on his or her property may appeal such determination to the hearing officer by filing a written request with the Town Clerk setting forth the basis for such appeal. A hearing shall be held by the hearing officer within a reasonable time […]

Mar 22
Royal Caribbean axes summer 2027 cruises from Miami, impacting thousands of travelers

See Also Carnival Cruise Line cancels planned sailings, upending vacations: ‘Definitely a disappointment’ Thousands of cruise lovers hoping to set sail next summer just had their plans sunk. Royal Caribbean has abruptly canceled more than 20 sailings aboard Freedom of the Seas, per multiple sources online, wiping out its entire Summer 2027 schedule out of […]

Mar 21
Join Councilwoman McNamara for the Great East End Clean-Up, April 25 and April 26 • Southampton, NY

Councilwoman Cyndi McNamara announced today that it is once again time to register to participate in the Great East End Clean-Up, which will take place on Saturday, April 25 and Sunday, April 26. The Great East End Clean-Up is a volunteer-based program to remove litter and debris from public areas throughout Southampton Town.  Last year […]

Mar 21
Town of East Hampton Hunting Guide

An Enduring East Hampton Tradition Hunting in East Hampton Town is a tradition that dates back to the middle 1600’s when the area was first settled. Before the first three hundred years of Long Island and New York State’s existence, there was very little in the way of conservation or hunting regulation. Many game and […]

Mar 20
Plus-One ADU Grant Program | East Hampton Town, NY

The application period for this round of state funding ended as of October, 2024. We will announce additional funding opportunities if they become available. The New York State Plus-One ADU grant program can provide eligible East Hampton property owners with up to $125,000 to construct an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU, or accessory apartment)  that can […]

Mar 20
Chore wars pit parents vs. kids — and each other — in a stubborn battle of wills over housework

Forget attachment parenting, meet Hoover-attachment parenting. As a kid growing up in a suburban New Jersey house, Jeannetta R. Bagley did chores every Saturday morning, whether it meant sweeping the floors, vacuuming or cleaning the garage. Now, Bagley, the single mom of a 5-year-old son, is determined to involve him in household chores. The problem: […]

Mar 19
Brush Amnesty Program Returns on April 15 • Southampton, NY

BRUSH AMNESTY PROGRAM – SPRING 2026 Waste Management will accept brush brought to the transfer stations by residential self-haulers at no cost April 15 – May 31. Branches and/or twigs less than 3” in diameter may be brought to these transfer stations: Hampton Bays: 7 days a week, 8:30 am – 3:30 pm North Sea: […]

Mar 19
Latino Advisory Committee | East Hampton Town, NY

2026 Members Louise Bergerson Loring Bolger Kathy Byrnes Daniela Chavez Priscila Dominguez Alyson Follenius Erika Garcia Jazmin Leon Jon Lopez Rosa Lourenco Valeria Marin Katherine Mitchell Yesenia Quichimbo, Co-Chair Susan Retzky Juan Roldan Johanna Sanchez Kenny Sanchez Leslie Schnur Anna Skrenta, Co-Chair Alicia Sullivan Nicole Velez Human Services Department Liaison: Spanish Speaking Case Manager Liliana […]

Mar 18
USA Semiquincentennial | East Hampton Town, NY

The story of Pudding Hill, a Revolutionary War tale, took place at what today is 4 Ocean Avenue in East Hampton where Woods Lane, Main Street and Ocean Avenue converge. Pudding Hill Lane, between Ocean Avenue and Georgica Road, is a bit south of there.  There are several versions of the tale, but the most […]

Mar 18
Hamptons town spent $18K fighting an ice cream cone statue

Explore More One of the Hamptons’ priciest listings sells for a staggering $72M — after $48M in discounts Desperate times! Now Hilaria Baldwin takes to Instagram to tout her $20M Hamptons mansion that just won’t sell Long Island judge blocks release of Justin Timberlake’s drunk driving arrest — for now In the land of $100-a-pound […]

Mar 17
2026 Black History Month Celebration recipient, Southampton Fire Department Chief Polis Walker • Southampton, NY

The Town of Southampton proudly joined the Suffolk County Executive’s Office of Multicultural Affairs and Community Engagement to honor our 2026 Black History Month Celebration recipient, Southampton Fire Department Chief Polis Walker. Under the theme “Honoring the Past, Empowering the Future,” Councilmember Tom Neely, County Legislator Ann Welker, and Dr. Jim Banks, joined in recognizing […]

Mar 17
Seasonal Employment – Recreation Department

Town of East Hampton – Seasonal Positions in the Recreation Department Lifeguard – Starting at $23.80 per hour; higher rates depending upon certification and title Responsibilities include: Performs skilled safety work in monitoring swimmers at ocean and bay locations Observes and pays close attention to swimmers that may show signs of being in distress Rescues […]