2 Drivers Charged With DWI In Separate Southampton Incidents On Same Night 2 Drivers Charged With DWI In Separate Southampton Incidents On Same Night 2 Drivers Charged With DWI In Separate Southampton Incidents On Same Night
2 Drivers Charged With DWI In Separate Southampton Incidents On Same Night Police in a Long Island town reported the arrests of two men for driving while intoxicated after separate incidents on the same night. Both incidents happened in Southampton on the night of Friday, Dec. 2, the Southampton Town Police Department reported. Police reported that officers initiated a traffic stop at about 10:50 p.m. on Old Farm Road in Sagaponack. The driver, identified as 32-year-old Christian Christoffersen, of Southampton, was found to be operating the vehicle while intoxicated and was charged with DWI and multiple traffic infractions, police said. About an hour l…
East Hampton, Riverhead Residents Seriously Injured In Head-On Southampton Crash East Hampton, Riverhead Residents Seriously Injured In Head-On Southampton Crash East Hampton, Riverhead Residents Seriously Injured In Head-On Southampton Crash
East Hampton, Riverhead Residents Seriously Injured In Head-On Southampton Crash Two people suffered serious injuries after a crash near a busy Long Island intersection. It happened on Wednesday, Oct. 26 at around 2:55 p.m. in Southampton, on County Road 39 east of Greenfield Road.  Laura Benjamin, age 77, of East Hampton, was driving a 2008 Lexus eastbound on County Road 39 when she drifted over the turning lane and into the left lane of westbound traffic, colliding head on with a 2019 Mazda suburban driven by Livardo Tomascahuec, age 24, of Riverhead, Southampton Town Police said.  Both women were trapped in their vehicles…
ID Released For Man Killed After Small Plane Crashes In Region ID Released For Man Killed After Small Plane Crashes In Region ID Released For Man Killed After Small Plane Crashes In Region
ID Released For Man Killed After Small Plane Crashes In Region Police have identified a man killed after a small plane crash on Long Island. The crash happened around 12:35 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 6 in East Hampton off Springy Banks Road, on the water's edge of Three Mile Harbor. Responding officers located the small single-engine plane with one single operator/occupant found dead, Town of East Hampton Police said. He's now been identified as Suffolk County resident Kent I. Feuerring, age 57, of the village of Sagaponack in the town of Southampton. Witnesses of the accident reported seeing what appeared to be a wing that broke off the fuselage before…
1 Dead After Small Plane Crashes In Region, Police Report 1 Dead After Small Plane Crashes In Region, Police Report 1 Dead After Small Plane Crashes In Region, Police Report
1 Dead After Small Plane Crashes In Region, Police Report Updated story: ID Released For Man Killed After Small Plane Crashes In Region An investigation is underway after one person died in a small plane crash on Long Island. The Federal Aviation Administration said in a preliminary report that a single-engine Seamax M-22 crashed in East Hampton at about 12:35 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 6. The East Hampton Town Police Department said the plane crashed off Springy Banks Road on the water's edge of Three Mile Harbor. Small aircraft crash in Three Mile Harbor, East Hampton, New York, 11937. #airplanecrash #easthampton #easthamptonny #easthampto…
Advisory Against Bathing Issued For 63 Suffolk County Beaches Advisory Against Bathing Issued For 63 Suffolk County Beaches Advisory Against Bathing Issued For 63 Suffolk County Beaches
Advisory Against Bathing Issued For 63 Suffolk County Beaches Health officials have advised against bathing at 63 Long Island beaches due to possible excessive bacteria levels. The Suffolk County Department of Health Services announced that heavy rainfall on Tuesday, Sept. 6, could have increased bacteria levels at beaches in areas that are heavily influenced by stormwater runoff. "Health officials recommend that bathing and other water contact be suspended in affected areas until the waters have been flushed by two successive tidal cycles, at least a 24-hour period, after the rain has ended," the health department said. The advisory is set to be lif…
Construction Begins On $33M Affordable Housing Development In East Hampton Construction Begins On $33M Affordable Housing Development In East Hampton Construction Begins On $33M Affordable Housing Development In East Hampton
Construction Begins On $33M Affordable Housing Development In East Hampton Dozens of energy-efficient apartments are being constructed on Long Island as part of a $33 million project to create more affordable housing. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Wednesday, Aug. 17, that construction is underway on Three Mile Harbor, a housing development of 50 apartments that will offer affordable family homes in the East Hampton Union Free School District. "My administration remains steadfast in our commitment to creating affordable housing for all New Yorkers that is high-quality and sustainable," Hochul said. "Three Mile Harbor will create 50 new, energy-efficient homes and …
Newark Woman Admits Stealing Nearly $94K Worth Of Balenciaga Bags In Hamptons Newark Woman Admits Stealing Nearly $94K Worth Of Balenciaga Bags In Hamptons Newark Woman Admits Stealing Nearly $94K Worth Of Balenciaga Bags In Hamptons
Newark Woman Admits Stealing Nearly $94K Worth Of Balenciaga Bags In Hamptons A Newark woman pleaded guilty to grand larceny for her part in stealing $94,000 in handbags from a luxury retail store in the Hamptons. Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney announced the guilty plea of Baseemah Davis on Tuesday, Aug. 16, for stealing from the Balenciaga store in East Hampton in March. “The message here is clear, organized retail theft in Suffolk County will not be tolerated,” said Tierney In addition to pleading guilty to grand larceny, Davis, 34, also pleaded guilty to criminal possession of stolen property and possession of a controlled su…
Woman Admits To Stealing Nearly $94K Worth of Handbags With Accomplices In Hamptons Woman Admits To Stealing Nearly $94K Worth of Handbags With Accomplices In Hamptons Woman Admits To Stealing Nearly $94K Worth of Handbags With Accomplices In Hamptons
Woman Admits To Stealing Nearly $94K Worth of Handbags With Accomplices In Hamptons A woman pleaded guilty to grand larceny for her part in stealing $94,000 in handbags from a luxury retail store in the Hamptons. Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney announced the guilty plea of Baseemah Davis on Tuesday, Aug. 16, for stealing from the Balenciaga store in East Hampton in March. “The message here is clear, organized retail theft in Suffolk County will not be tolerated,” said Tierney In addition to pleading guilty to grand larceny, Davis, age 34, of Newark, New Jersey, also pleaded guilty to criminal possession of stolen property and possessio…
NY Homeowner Cited For Excessive Airbnb Rentals NY Homeowner Cited For Excessive Airbnb Rentals NY Homeowner Cited For Excessive Airbnb Rentals
NY Homeowner Cited For Excessive Airbnb Rentals A New York resident has been ticketed for renting his Long Island home out through Airbnb Inc. at least 55 times during a nine-month period. The owner of the Montauk residence at 64 S. Elroy St., Harvey Elgart was ticketed in June for the rentals that ran from May 2021 until early 2022, according to a statement by East Hampton Town.  Rental records from the online rental agency Airbnb, Inc. were obtained through a subpoena that showed Elgart made more than $100,000 through the rentals, town officials said.  Town code governing the rental of residences allows a maximum of onl…
Know Him? Man Wanted For Assault On Long Island Know Him? Man Wanted For Assault On Long Island Know Him? Man Wanted For Assault On Long Island
Know Him? Man Wanted For Assault On Long Island Police on Long Island are asking the public for help identifying a man who allegedly assaulted another person, causing serious injuries. The incident took place in East Hampton during the early morning hours on Saturday, June 18. The man assaulted the victim in the early morning hours near Atwell Steet and Muri Boulevard, said Det. Sgt. Ryan Hogan, of the East Hampton Police. The victim suffered serious physical injuries as. result of the attack, Hogan said. The suspect is described as a white or Hispanic male in his early 20s, 5-foot-8, and 180 pounds. He has a distinct tattoo on his le…
Police Seek ID For Suspect In Long Island Assault Police Seek ID For Suspect In Long Island Assault Police Seek ID For Suspect In Long Island Assault
Police Seek ID For Suspect In Long Island Assault If you recognize this man, police on Long Island want to hear from you. East Hampton Police said he’s accused of assaulting another person early Saturday, June 18, near Atwell Street and Muir Boulevard in East Hampton.  The assault left the victim with serious injuries, according to police. Investigators described the suspect as a white or Hispanic man in his early 20s, standing approximately 5-foot-8-inches tall and weighing 180 pounds. He also has a distinct tattoo on his left forearm, police said. Surveillance images released by police show the man wearing a white polo shirt wit…
Long Island Man Charged With Ripping Off Customers For More Than $325K, DA Says Long Island Man Charged With Ripping Off Customers For More Than $325K, DA Says Long Island Man Charged With Ripping Off Customers For More Than $325K, DA Says
Long Island Man Charged With Ripping Off Customers For More Than $325K, DA Says A Long Island businessman has been charged with grand larceny for the alleged theft of more than $325,000 from some of his customers and a payroll company. Mark Ripolone, age 34, of Montauk, was arrested on Monday, June 6, and charged with five counts of grand larceny, said Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney. Ripolone owned “123 Delivery,” a food delivery service, and “Hampton Management Group Inc.,” a beach service company that specialized in providing luxury beach chair setups and decorations for special events, the DA's office said. He is alleged to have stole…