Week in Review: Firefighters Run Tunnel to Towers; New Bakery Opens

Find a round-up of top headlines during the week of Sept. 30.

Firefighter With Lung Transplant Runs Tunnel to Towers

Two years ago Hampton Bays firefighter Jerry Hildreth didn't even know if he would live to see Christmas, that's why after he received the gift of life through a double lung transplant, he vowed to do "everything any anything" he couldn't do before — including participating in the Tunnel to Towers run in New York City. 

Bishop: I Should Get Paid Because The Constitution Says So

As hundreds of federal employees are furloughed as part of a government shut-down, the 535 members of Congress are continuing to collect pay checks — Among them Congressman Tim Bishop. 

Government Shutdown: 106th Members Told not to Come To Work

Just two months after military technicians from the 106th Rescue Wing at Gabreski in Westhampton, were able to go back to work after a furlough from sequestration cuts, they were once again told not to come to work. 

Hampton Bays Couple Starts Private Music Lesson Business

Michael Farkas and Lauren Petrolito not only have a love for each other, but a love for music and together they have started a new private music lesson service in Hampton Bays. 

Hampton Bays Resident to Open Haunted House on North Fork

On Oct. 11, Oscar Gonzalez of Hampton Bays, will open the Voodoo Haunted House and Field of Horrors at Patty’s Berries and Bunches in Mattituck, across of Harbes Farm. A portion of all proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to the Breast Cancer Foundation.

Halloween Happenings in Hampton Bays and Westhampton Beach

Looking to get in the Halloween mood? Find a list of happenings from Hampton Bays to Westhampton Beach this month. 

Governor: Farm Stands Now Allowed to Sell Wine

Those visiting North and South Fork farm stands for fresh fruits and veggies will now be able to also buy local wine. 

On Monday, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signed legislation that now makes it legal for farm stands to each sell wine from two local wineries that are located within 20 miles of the stand. 

Top Borrowed Library Books/DVDs: Which Will You Read/Watch?

Ready to start a new book or watch a movie? Find out what your neighbors have been reading and watching in a round-up of top borrowed books and DVDs from the Westhampton Free Library. 

Reeves Bay Residents Can Get Money for Native Planting

In an effort to help clean up Reeves Bay in Flanders, thePeconic Estuary Program is kicking-off a pilot program that aims to get residents involved.

Good Ground Antiques: Mid-Century Modern Is In

On any day of the week, customers can find a trove of treasures at the 100-year-old Good Ground Antique Center in Hampton Bays. Recently, Patch dropped by the shop to find out what the latest trend in antiquing is.

Southampton Leaf Pickup Begins November 25

The Southampton Town Highway Department's fall clean-up program gets underway on November 25, when highway workers will begin picking up leaves in biodegradable paper bags.

Governor Launches Tax Relief Panel

Citing high taxes that have driven families from the state, Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Wednesday announced the launch of a new state Tax Relief Commission that will focus on trimming state budget items and passing those savings onto residents in the form of lower state tax bills.

County Program to Help Low Income, Homeless Vets

Veterans of U.S. armed services and their families who are struggling in Suffolk County will now receive access to services such as financial planning, daycare and legal aid due to a new county program that kicked off Tuesday.

New York Law Protects Children Born of Rape

Convicted sex offenders will no longer be able to claim any parental rights over children conceived in a sexual attack, according to a new law signed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday.

Southampton Town Supervisor Proposes $80.7 Million Budget

Southampton Town Supervisor Anna Throne-Holst, who released her tentative budget for the upcoming fiscal year on Monday, is proposing an $80.7 million budget, a $2.3 million increase in spending.

Quogue Residents To Explore Preserving History

That is why a group of residents have band together to create a committee that will explore an idea to create two voluntary historic districts that they hope will help preserve what is left of the village's vast history.

New Hampton Bays Bakery Now Serving Columbian Delights

Last Sunday, a new bakery opened on Main Street in Hampton Bays. 

The new bakery, called Antojitos, which translates to crepes in English, is owned by Robisnon Velez, who hails from Columbia.

Friends Say Goodbye to 'H-Bomb' at Sea

On Saturday, friends of Jason Hosbon, affectionately known as H-Bomb gathered on the Shinnecock Canal to pay tribute to a man who loved the sea. 

Those who loved Hobson arrived both on land and by boat for a final fairwell, wearing t-shirts that were sold to help raise money for his family.

Photos: Flanders Fire Department Celebrates 65 Years

On Saturday at 3:00 p.m., Flanders residents lined State Route 24 to celebrate a milestone with a parade — The Flanders Fire Department turned 65.