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Amagansett, New York Patch AM: a 4 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • How a test run near Amagansett turned into a subway disaster
  • Why Alec Baldwin’s $20M Amagansett compound still hasn’t sold

Also on today's calendar: ReWild: Join Planting Day at LTV and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What's black, white, and blue? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 61 and low of 47 degrees.
  • Wednesday: A couple of afternoon showers, temps: high: 58, low: 54.
  • Thursday: Periods of rain, with a high of 60 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Hamptons Subway Adds Thumb Screen Turnstiles (danspapers.com) — A test run of Hamptons Subway’s new observation cars ended in a serious accident near the Amagansett tunnel entrance, injuring riders but miraculously sparing lives when everyone ducked in time. Cleanup and staffing shortages now mean trains are running half as often, while the system experiments with thumbprint turnstiles and adds new safety ropes on platforms.
   

• Have Hollywood's Biggest Stars Lost Their Selling Power? Why So Many Celebrities Are Struggling To Shift Their Homes (realtor.com) — Alec and Hilaria Baldwin’s Amagansett compound has sat on the market since 2022, dropping from a $29 million listing to just under $20 million without finding a buyer. Real estate experts say their experience reflects a broader shift: luxury buyers now care more about pricing, design, and practicality than celebrity names, even in the Hamptons.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A sad zebra (Thank you Mary K. for sending it in!)
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