Coronavirus Updates
-
Dan's Independent News Service
First Week Without a COVID-Related Death Reported in Suffolk
Saturday marked the first week since March that Suffolk County reported no new COVID-related deaths. From Saturday, July 11 to…
Read More » -
Dan's Independent News Service
State Issues New Regulations for Bars, Restaurants Due to Non-Compliance
In response to “thousands” of complaints of noncompliance with COVID-related rules, Governor Andrew Cuomo instituted measures at bars and restaurants…
Read More » -
Dan's Independent News Service
COVID Cancels Fisherman’s Fair in Springs
The Fisherman’s Fair, an annual event held at Ashawagh Hall in Springs each August, was canceled for the first time…
Read More » -
Dan's Independent News Service
COVID-19 Infection Rate ‘One of the Highest We’ve Seen in Some Time,’ Bellone Says
On Monday, Suffolk County reported one of the largest numbers of positive COVID-19 tests in several weeks — 84. With 4,517…
Read More » -
Dan's Independent News Service
State Report: COVID-19 Brought into Nursing Homes by Staff
Data, analyzed by the New York State Department of Health, points toward the staff at nursing home for unknowingly introducing…
Read More » -
Dan's Independent News Service
Suffolk County Exec Says Flouted COVID-19 Guidelines ‘Just Dumb’
Long Island is on track to enter Phase 4 of the reopening process on Wednesday, but some incidents over the…
Read More » -
Dan's Independent News Service
COVID-19 Testing Now Offered in Greenport
The North Fork Chamber of Commerce and Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital are bringing COVID-19 testing to the Greenport…
Read More » -
Sports, Fitness & Wellness
East End Social Distancing Tips for Summer
As Long Island opens up and summer starts to heat up, how can you keep yourself and your family safe…
Read More » -
The Scoop
East End Restaurants May Offer Outdoor Dining as Soon as Next Week
Hamptons and North Fork restaurants will soon be open for outdoor dining, perhaps as early as next week, according to…
Read More » -
Blog Du Jour
All for the East End (AFTEE) ‘Feeds the Need’ Locally in COVID-19 Crisis
Amid the hope that comes with both business reopening efforts and the daily flip of the calendar that brings true…
Read More » -
The Scoop
Southampton Town Extends Ban on Day Trippers at Beaches
Following Tuesday’s Emergency Order (#7.1 of 2020) temporarily banning all daily visitors, or “day-trippers,” from Southampton Town beaches, Southampton Town Supervisor Jay…
Read More » -
The Scoop
Southampton Town Bans Day-Trippers from Beaches After ‘Hellish’ Holiday Weekend
Southampton Town Supervisor Jay Schneiderman did not mince words when he announced that, “after a hellish holiday weekend,” all Southampton…
Read More » -
The Scoop
Stony Brook Southampton Hospital CEO Shares COVID-19 Update
Stony Brook Southampton Hospital CEO Robert S. Chaloner shared a message on Friday, May 15 updating the community on the…
Read More » -
The Scoop
East Hampton Town to Open COVID-19 Testing Site Friday
East Hampton Town Supervisor Peter Van Scoyac announced Friday that coronavirus (COVID-19) testing will soon be available in the township.…
Read More » -
The Scoop
Fred Thiele Joins Legislature Hearings on COVID-19 Impacts in NY State
On Monday, NY State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr., of Sag Harbor, announced that the Legislature will soon hold two joint…
Read More » -
The Scoop
East End Towns and Villages Announce New Beach Parking Rules
Beaches may be open, but that doesn’t mean the East End summer season is kicking off as normal. In addition…
Read More » -
The Scoop
Free Masks Available in East Hampton Village This Weekend
Residents of East Hampton Village have an opportunity to get ahold of free protective masks this weekend. The giveaway, which…
Read More » -
Videos
East Hampton Artists & Writers Game Players: ‘Stay Home and Stay Safe’
The East Hampton Artists & Writers Charity Softball Game‘s board asked some of their most consistent and recognized players put…
Read More » -
The Scoop
COVID-19 Testing Facility Opening in Southampton Village
A new COVID-19 testing site begins operating in Southampton Village tomorrow, Thursday, April 30. Testing will be available by appointment…
Read More » -
The Scoop
Fred Thiele Says CARES Act Not Enough for Mortgage Relief in NY
State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele Jr. (I, D, WF, REF – Sag Harbor), representing Eastern Suffolk in District 1, sent out…
Read More » -
Blog Du Jour
East End Building Supply Companies Donate 100 Coveralls to LI Veterans
Our East End business community continues to inspire us with their immense generosity and dedication to helping those most vulnerable…
Read More » -
The Scoop
Zeldin Appointed to White House Task Force on Reopening the Economy
On Thursday, April 16, President Trump announced his appointment of Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1) to the White House Task…
Read More » -
The Scoop
New Free Drive-Thru Coronavirus Testing Site Opens in Riverhead
A new Riverhead drive-thru coronavirus (COVID-19) testing site is now open at 300 Center Drive in Riverhead. It is the East…
Read More » -
The Scoop
Southampton Village Mandates Masks at All Retail Locations
To mask or not to mask is no longer a question in Southampton Village. In an effort to flatten the…
Read More » -
The Scoop
Riverhead BID Gift Card Program Helps Hospital Workers & Restaurants
The Riverhead Business Improvement District [Riverhead BID] is sponsoring a new double-impact fundraiser to help hospital workers fighting on the…
Read More » -
The Scoop
Suffolk SPCA Still Protects Animals Despite Limited Protective Equipment
Despite challenges presented by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and quarantine rules, the Suffolk County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to…
Read More » -
The Scoop
White House Sent Desperately Needed PPE to Suffolk at Zeldin’s Request
According to a press release shared by NY-1 Congressman Lee Zeldin (R) on Sunday, 200,000 N95 respirator masks were to…
Read More » -
Blog Du Jour
Nancy’s Tailoring & Sag Harbor Helpers: Making Masks & Assisting Elders
In times of crisis, the strongest communities come together to ensure the well-being of their most vulnerable members, and one…
Read More » -
The Scoop
Drive-Thru Coronavirus (COVID-19) Testing Site Opens in Riverhead
A new new drive-thru coronavirus (COVID-19) testing site is now available in Riverhead. Opened by ProHealth Care, a network of…
Read More » -
The Scoop
Congressman Lee Zeldin: What CARES Act Means for Health and Economy
New York Congressman Lee Zeldin, representative for the First Congressional District (including the East End) and member of the Congressional…
Read More »
