Westhampton-Hampton Bays Area Unemployment Improves: Feds

The unemployment rate in Suffolk County decreased recently.

Suffolk County Ahead Of Biden's Coronavirus Vaccine Goal

This is how the Westhampton-Hampton Bays area compares to New York for coronavirus vaccinations.

Unemployment Improves In Westhampton-Hampton Bays Area: Feds

Suffolk County's unemployment rate decreased recently.

Broadband Speed In Westhampton-Hampton Bays Area: See How It Compares To Rest Of U.S.

More than 150 million Americans don’t use the internet at broadband speeds. See how the Westhampton-Hampton Bays area compares.

Construction Kicks Off On New Westhampton Beach Sewer Project

Construction begins on a sewer system that will protect the environment and allow for apartments and expanded dining in Westhampton Beach.

Federal Tax Payments And Refunds: How Do Yours Stack Up?

Compare your federal tax payments and refunds to state and national averages.

New Rail Cars Deployed To LI's Artificial Reef Network: Cuomo

A total of 75 rail cars were added to New York's artificial reefs in 2020 to restore marine habitat, grow tourism, Cuomo says.

Problems At The Polls In Westhampton/Hampton Bays? Let Patch Know

Polls in New York are open through 9 p.m. Tuesday.

Westhampton-Hampton Bays Election Day 2020: What You Should Know

As you head out to the polls this Election Day, here's what you need to know.

Westhampton-Hampton Bays Election 2020: What You Need To Know

Check out what you need to know about voting on Election Day.

Election 2020: Westhampton/Hampton Bays Voter Guide

Check out what you need to know about voting before the election on Nov. 3.

Westhampton/Hampton Bays Voter Guide: NY Primary Election 2020

Voters in New York will cast ballots Tuesday in local, state and federal primary elections. Here's what voters need to know.

Dune Road Flooding Woes Eased As Shinnecock Inlet Dredge Begins

Hope is on the horizon for storm-socked Dune Road as a dredge begins Monday.

Hampton Bays Water District Commissioners To Meet

The proposed 10-year capital improvement plan for the Hampton Bays Water District will be presented by consultants; public is welcome.

Beach Renourishment Efforts Underway In Westhampton Beach

The project provides a protective beach berm and dune.

Elected Officials Work Toward Solution For Storm-Socked Dune Road

A site visit followed recent storms that caused severe damage to the dunes along the ocean side and led to severe flooding, near breach.

4th State Of Emergency Declared For Dune Road

"The dune is gone. We're right back to where we started." — Southampton Town Supervisor Jay Schneiderman. Dune Road is now closed.

Annette Totten Candiate - State Supreme Court Justice

Profile of a Candidate - 1st African American Woman from Suffolk County to run for Supreme Court Justice 10th Judicial District

Residents Vote Down Quogue Village Incorporation

A total of 642 voters cast a ballot for incorporation, while 889 voters rejected the proposal.

Storm, Threat Of Washed-Out Dune Road Leads To State Of Emergency

"This is not a small operation," Supervisor Jay Schneiderman said. "It got really bad, really fast."

County Transfers Ownership Of Shinnecock Fishing Dock To Town

"Captains and crew of these vessels are the breadwinners for many of our local fishing families."

First Electronic Shinnecock Billboard Up on Sunrise Highway

The 61-foot tall structures, with electronic billboards, have some livid and Shinnecock leaders lauding opportunity. What do you think?

County Transfers Ownership Of Commercial Fishing Dock To Town

Taking ownership of the dock, "so important to fishermen, shows the town understands the importance of supporting this historical industry."

New Locations Added For Possible Measles Exposure In Hamptons

New spots have been added in Hampton Bays and Southampton for possible measles exposure; check to be sure you weren't there.

Town To Buy Blighted Hamptons Motel

The urban renewal plan proposes selling the property for redevelopment as a boutique motel or seasonal condominium.

Business Owners Voice Need To Raise H2-B Visa Cap, Hire Workers

“If you employed every single able-bodied person in Suffolk County it would still not be enough to fill all of the open positions."

Zeldin Wants H-2B Visa Cap Raised So Seasonal Staff Can Be Hired

It's clear the current H-2B visa cap can't meet demands of seasonal businesses, Zeldin says, leaving East End employers strapped for summer.

New South Fork LIRR Service Kicks Off Monday

It's the day many have been waiting for, as the South Fork Commuter Connection makes its maiden voyage. Who else can't wait?

Code Enforcement Crackdown Nets 60+ Violations: Town

“We will not tolerate excessive parking and illegal storage of vehicles and car parts.”

Suffolk to Tackle Plastic Crisis

Legislator Kara Hahn and Plastic Reduction Task Force Propose Suffolk Cleans-up its Act

Zeldin Speaks On President Trump's State Of Union Address

What did you think of President Donald Trump's State of the Union address?

New Vaping Prevention Program Kicks Off In County Schools

Four school districts, including Hampton Bays, were chosen for the pilot Vape Out programs.

Westhampton Beach Awarded $5M For Sewer Project

"Those funds will go a long way in offsetting the cost of construction, and we are grateful for the support." — Mayor Maria Moore.

State Grant A Boon To Riverside Maritime Trail Project: Supe

Christmas came early in Riverside as the town received a hefty grant to help with a major revitalization project.

Plans For New Riverside Maritime Trail Park Move Ahead

“Let’s move forward. We have a plan.”

Underwater Ribbon Cutting Planned For New Ponquogue Fishing Pier

The project, officials say, "protects the environment and makes this a first class diving and fishing destination."

Groundbreaking Kicks Off Renovations At Ponquogue Beach Facility

The Ponquogue Beach facility is "in need of some love," one resident said.

Riverside Traffic Circle Ribbon Cutting Friday

What do you think of the newly redesigned Riverside traffic circle so far?

Testing For Water Quality Contaminants In East Quogue, Quogue

Suffolk County will conduct private well surveys in East Quogue, Quogue after contaminants were found at Gabreski Airport, officials say.

Emergency Dredge Of Moriches Inlet Kicks Off

“The official start of the Moriches Inlet emergency dredge is great news for our coastal economy, commercial and recreational fishermen."