Community

Since 1877 the Fresh Air Fund, an independent, not-for-profit agency has been bringing children from low-income communities out for summer vacations with volunteering host families. Recently, the Southampton Inn hosted a pool party for the Fresh Air Fund children and families complete with swimming and a good old-fashioned country BBQ.

David Betts, the Republican and Conservative candidate for Superintendent of Highways in Southampton recently held a fundraiser at Tide Runners Restaurant in Hampton Bays.

The charge will be reduced should Kidd complete his community service obligation.

Over 1,400 friends and supporters of the LGBT community joined together at ArtHamptons for the 21st annual Hamptons Tea Dance held by Empire State Pride Agenda at Nova's Ark in Bridgehampton.

Jeff Mansfield was joined at the fundraiser by his family and various supporters that included other prominent members of the Southampton GOP.

The Southampton Center is to offer free summer programming for the whole family.

Eastern Long Island Hospital (ELIH) has acquired a quite valuable addition, the Pigg-O-Stat Pediatric Immobilizer and Positioner.

Congressman Tim Bishop announced that the federal government has approved the process of rebuilding heavily eroded coastlines in South Fork, including the beaches of Montauk.

For some reason the Southampton Town Police Department was extra busy over the holiday weekend with 27 arrests ranging from littering to serious offensives like DWI's and a bit of lewd behavior.

New York State Senator Ken LaValle honored local valedictorians and salutatorians during ceremony.