Community Corner
Week in Review: Canoe Place Inn Hearing and Construction at Former Bowling Alley
Also this week, see photos from the Quogue Art Show, Rotary Flea Market and Be Our Guest Gala.
Find a round-up of top headlines during the week of Aug. 12.
Diver Captures Stingray on Video in Hampton Bays
Chris Paparo, a diver, recently posted a video of a stingray swimming on the bottom of the ocean near the Ponquogue Bridge in Hampton Bays, which is a popular spot among area divers.
Paddleboarding: Summer's Hottest Trend In Westhampton Beach
This summer, customers at Island Surf in Westhampton Beach are venturing in to buy paddleboards, rather than surfboards and other watersports gear.
"They are our hottest seller this summer," said Ryan Saboe, a stand-up paddleboard instructor.
Top Borrowed Library Books/DVDs: Which Will You Read/Watch?
Each month, Patch lets our readers know what's popular at the Westhampton Free Library from books to DVDs. Here's are the top ten hits from July. Which will you read or watch? Also, post your reviews in the comment section below.
Hampton Bays Residents Speak Out on Canoe Place Inn Plan
Hampton Bays residents — some there to see the deteriorating Canoe Place Inn brought back to its former glory, and others who have concerns about a busy business coming to their neighborhood and near the water — poured into Town Hall Wednesday to speak out on a change of zone petition and draft environmental impact statement on the plan.
Construction Commences At Former Bowling Alley
On Wednesday afternoon, chain link fence was being installed at the former Westhampton Beach bowling alley as part of a project to transform the building into an mini indoor mall.
Petition Aids Good Ground Park Grant Submission
The Hampton Bays community banned together over the past six weeks to gather signatures and letters of support needed for a grant that will help fund the planning and design phase of a planned revitalization project at the 36-acre Good Ground park in Hampton Bays.
Hampton Bays Library Budget Passes
On Tuesday, Hampton Bays residents voted to approve the Hampton Bays 2014 library budget.
The $2.04 million budget was approved with 135 residents voting yes and 24 voting no. The budget will go into effect on January 1, 2014.
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With the help of our readers and followers on social media we compiled a list of the seven worst things about going back-to-school in the Hamptons.
Photos: Performing Arts Center Be Our Guest Gala
On Friday evening, the Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center held its 4th Annual Be our Guest Gala at a private home in Quogue. The event featured a Gatsby-themed cocktail party.
Southampton Hospital Breaks Ground on Heart, Stroke Center
Thanks to a $5 million gift from Audrey and Martin Gruss, Southampton Hospital broke ground Monday on a new heart and stroke center that will be named for the benefactors.
Lawmaker: New Pedestrian Bridge Only One Part of Riverside
A Lawmaker, who has spent hours meeting with residents about breathing new life into the Riverside and Flanders communities, said that a proposed new pedestrian bridge connecting Riverhead and Riverside is only one part of the bigger plan.
Westhampton Grad Places First Runner Up for Miss Long Island
The votes were tallied and Westhampton's Robin Bonner came in as first runner up title in the Miss Long Island 2014 competition this weekend.
Photos: Rehabilitated Seals, Pumba and Jasmine Released
Two juvenile, rehabilitated seals waddled their way back into the sea on Aug. 8 when they were released by the Riverhead Foundation at 6 p.m. at the Ponquogue Bridge in Hampton Bays.
Photos: Artist Show In Quogue
Over the weekend, the Quogue Historical Society held its annual art show on the village green.
Numerous local artists were in attendance, showing off their work to show attendees on Saturday.
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