🌱 East Hampton Daily: COVID-19 Cases Up + Riverside Demolition

Morning, people of East Hampton! Diane Witek here with a fresh East Hampton Daily.

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First, today's weather:

Breezy with rain tapering off. High: 57, Low: 41.

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Here are the top stories today in East Hampton:

1. LI's Coronavirus Positivity Rate Close to 5 Percent: According to Gov. Kathy Hochul, the positivity rate on Long Island as of Tuesday stood at 4.95 percent, up from 2.75 percent on Oct. 15. The governor predicted New Yorkers would begin to see an uptick after families traveled and gathered for the Thanksgiving holiday and urged people to get vaccinated and tested, as well as to adhere to protocols including mask-wearing, hand-washing and social distancing. (East Hampton Patch)
2. Southampton Town Housing Authority, Habitat For Humanity Of Suffolk Held Riverside Home Demolition Ceremony: As part of their mission to strengthen communities by providing quality, affordable homes for deserving families in Suffolk County, the Town of Southampton Housing Authority and Habitat for Humanity of Suffolk are working jointly to build five houses in Riverside in the Town of Southampton. They held the first demolition at an abandoned, unsafe home located at 73 Old Quogue Road and an adjoining lot at 69 Old Quogue Road. (LongIsland.com)

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Today in East Hampton:

• Chair Yoga with Kate Alesio — East Hampton Library. (11 a.m.)
• New Moon Circle — East Hampton Library. (1 p.m.)
• Community Service: Battle of the Books Meeting. (3:30 p.m.)
• Soap Making — East Hampton Library. (4 p.m.)
• Chess Club — East Hampton Library. (4 p.m.)
• Express Yourself in Art: Virtual Tour of the Pollock-Krasner house. (4 p.m.)
• Champions For Charity — ARF — Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons. (4:30 p.m.)
• Community Service: Decorate the YA Holiday Trees! (4:30 p.m.)
• Public Menorah Lighting. (5 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• East Hampton Library: "There is still space available to attend this event in person, or if you would like to attend virtually, register to receive the Zoom link https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-ltv-archives-a-treasure-trove-of-local-history-tickets-212681475017." (Facebook)

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— Diane Witek

About me: Impassioned Writer, Website Designer, Social Media Marketer and newly proclaimed Baker. Lover of nature and animals of all kinds.

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