Residents turned out this week to discuss a study on the issue.
Scores of residents turned out on Monday to discuss a new study examining the feasibility of a new sewer district in the Flanders/Riverside area that some feel would jumpstart revitalization -- and bring new business to boarded up shops. Do you think a new sewer district could spur revitalization in Flanders and Riverside? Take the poll below.
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Beach glass is a treasure for many.
You can spot them on any East End beach — heads bent, bags in hand, walking slowly along the water's edge, desperately searching. But the scores of treasure hunters are not looking for shells; instead, they're hoping to spot a glistening piece of beach glass. Beach glass comes in a rainbow of colors. Blue, green, brown and the elusive red, which is the second hardest to find, next to prize orange pieces that can only be found on the most successful hunts. Patch wants to know where you have been successful in finding beach glass? Respond in the comment section below.
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Priscilla Ruffin, the president of East End Hospice, Inc. tells residents to beware of a possible scam.
Recently, it was brought to my attention that some area residents are being solicited by phone to give donations to “hospice” and in at least one incidence when asked, the caller was reluctant to reveal the name of the organization to receive the donation. Please be aware, East End Hospice has never, is not now nor has any plan to engage in soliciting donations via the telephone. Granted, donations to East End Hospice are welcome and necessary to support activities such as our highly acclaimed children’s bereavement programs, providing groups and individual therapy sessions to children and parents all across the East End; Camp Good Grief which in this the 15th year is expected to be attended by over 100 children; and the very exciting new …
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A round-up of readers' comments.
On April 19 Patch published an article about area Baymen asking the Preservation League of New York State that "baymen and their skills" be added to the list of historic and cultural resources in need of saving. The request came on the heels of a decision in Maryland last month to add "watermen" to the Endangered Maryland List for 2012. Patch readers' had a lot to say on the topic and began questioning government regulation over waterways. The following is a round-up of their thoughts. Feel free to add to the conversation by posting a comment below and/or answer the poll question. Via East Hampton Facebook, Patricia Hope said, "That's not a bad idea." mickey miller said, "You bet — it's a great idea for the fishermen to have recognition …
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There's no arguing that the local vino has its fans, but how deep does the juice run in the community?
Earlier this week in a drive along Sound Avenue we spotted new signs outside Martha Clara Vineyards in Riverhead asking passersby to "Drink Local." It's a common call-out found in areas that support robust local wine regions, and there's no denying that there is a very healthy community, living on the North or South forks or in other areas of Long Island, who live and breathe this credo. One Facebook group, Eat Long Island, Drink Long Island, is clear testament to this. But how deep does that run in the community at large? We'd love to find out. In the comments section below, let us know if you count yourself among the "Drink Local" crowd. If so, what are your favorites? Do you join wine clubs or hit the tasting rooms when either stocking …
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2:16 pm on Sunday, April 29, 2012
There is a nice diversity of varietals from Long Island which could satisfy and entertain most palates, but Long Island wine does not come cheap. In addition to Long Island wines being a little costly, there are so many great wines regions in the world that offer varietals indigenous or special to that region that they shouldn't be overlooked and some of these wines can't be beat in terms of … more ›
Meryl Spiegel explains what her art is all about.
"On Tuesday, Patch featured a watercolor by Mary Van Deusen, of Flanders, who is a member of the East End Arts Council, and asked readers what they thought of it in a series we call, First Impressions. The following is what readers had to say: • Michelle LaWall Vargas said via Facebook, "Rancher holding some type of bird ????" • K. wrote, "There is something a little "ominous" about the image (sorry). While the left side is bright and the background softly textured, the dark disorder on the upper right sweeps across her eyes and into the brightness. Is she foreseeing the darkness over her shoulder?" karen said, "A sultry, sexy, strong woman." Kim wrote, "This reminds me of my daughter and her horse. It reflects the brightness (on the left…
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Shout out in comments what comes to mind when viewing this piece of art.
Welcome to Patch's First Impressions feature where Patch presents readers with a work from a local artist and ask our readers to comment on what the work means to them. This week, we have a piece by Mary Van Deusen, of Flanders, who is a member of the East End Arts Council. What comes to mind when viewing her watercolor? Comment below. Be sure to check back on Saturday to find out what the artist had to say about her piece. Editor's Note: This post is curated by East Quogue photographer Meryl Spiegel.
5:39 pm on Thursday, April 19, 2012
It is beautiful.It looks like she is looking back at the past (darkness) but walking into the light. I see a lot of the artist in this painting . more ›
Many said shifts in the wind saved damage from Monday and Tuesday's brush fire from being worse than it was. I tend to think things would have worked out either way.
Over roughly the past 48 hours, East End Patch editors have worked together to hit Patch readers with a number of articles to inform them about several different angles - from personal profiles, to raw facts, to angles previously not considered - about a brush fire in Manorville that damaged over 1,000 acres. But the reality is that wasn't enough time to tell everything coming out of the blaze. So I’m doing something I rarely do – publishing a first-person account. I prefer to keep myself out of the news, but after all the things I saw on the ground Monday and Tuesday, I kind of feel obligated. It's not often you get to cover an event that big. After about a couple hours of reporting on the ground Monday afternoon, wind shifted the fire …
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Post your memories in the comment section below.
This week's brush fire has evoked memories of the 1995 brush fire that ravaged 6,800 acres of pine lands during four days in August. Back in 1995, members of my family lived in Remsenburg. They had a houseful of guests when firefighters knocked on the door, telling everyone to evacuate. Everyone was terrified, knowing that the the wildfires raged so close to home, and everything they could be lost. Patch wants to know: Do you recall the 1995 fire? What are your memories?
A round-up of reader's thoughts on the Randy Altschuler's Independence Party enforcement.
Patch readers had a lot to say about an announcment this week that Republican Congressional candidate Randy Altschuler received the endorsement of the Independence Party — a party line that Democratic incumbent Tim Bishop had in 2010 when Altschuler narrowly lost to him. Bishop received 7,370 votes on the Independence Line, while he ended ahead of Altschuler by just 583 votes. The following is a round-up of what our readers had to say. Keep the conversation going and post your thoughts in the comment section below. highhatsize wrote, "Perhaps in years past the Independence Party endorsement was important. However, its recent history of reversing local branches' endorsements and imposing its own make it clear that it is wholly a creature …
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Lisa Finn
1:09 pm on Monday, May 14, 2012
JS. There is no formal numbering system for the jettys. . . That's a local term for the beach formally known as Laschley in Westhampton Beach. :) more ›