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Today's riddle: What did the bartender say to the jumper cables when they walked in? š¤ (Answer below!)
1. East Hampton Man Charged With Felony DWI: Police (patch.com) ā East Hampton readers are learning more about a local man charged with felony DWI after a traffic stop on Montauk Highway, where police say multiple signaling violations led to the arrest. Officers reported signs of intoxication, alleged refusal of field sobriety tests, and additional charges related to an ignition interlock requirement and aggravated unlicensed operation before he was released on his own recognizance.
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2. East Hampton Shop Sells Chase Baseball Card Worth Millions (danspapers.com) ā A routine stop at CardVault in East Hampton turned lifeāchanging for one local family after their $515 card package yielded a oneāofāaākind Shohei OhtaniāAaron Judge card valued in the millions. The anonymous buyer's 8āyearāold son discovered the rare dual autographed "logoman" card after returning from camp, and the shop's manager estimates it could fetch $5 to $10 million at auction.
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3. B.N.B.'s 20 Grand Donation (easthamptonstar.com) ā Food pantries in East Hampton and neighboring hamlets just received $1,000 checks each from Bridgehampton National Bank's Apple campaign, with Maureen's Haven getting $2,000 to support homeless services. The program, inspired years ago by the East Hampton Food Pantry, now spans all 22 BNB branches, combining cash donations with nonperishable food drives to help residents weather ongoing economic strains.
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4. Say Hi to Herb's New Owner (easthamptonstar.com) ā A longtime Montauk staple, Herb's Market, has a new owner, Joe Ferraro, who plans to keep its beloved roasted and fried chicken while adding faster grab-and-go options for busy summer crowds. He's tweaking hours based on winter traffic, keeping the familiar staff, and credits both local mentors and his East Hampton Starāreading community for supporting the shop's next chapter.
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