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🌱 Patch AM: How a late-night blaze erased a Montauk restaurant before opening day
Coming up: Jay Medal Soirée on the Montauk Patch calendar
What's up Montauk! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a late-night blaze erased a Montauk restaurant before opening day
- Why a socialist organizer's Montauk beach day is stirring controversy
Also on today's calendar: Jay Medal Soirée and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 78 and low of 69 degrees.
- Monday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 81, low: 66.
- Tuesday: Pleasant with sunshine, with a high of 79 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Fire Destroys Montauk Restaurant Overnight (easthamptonstar.com) — A major overnight fire leveled the longtime restaurant site at 435 East Lake Drive in Montauk, just hours before it was to reopen under the Maison Close Montauk name. Local fire departments from Montauk and neighboring hamlets battled the blaze, which rekindled twice, and town fire marshals are still investigating the cause while the owners assess what's next for the high-profile waterfront property. 
• Noblesse oblige! DSA rich girl defends silver spoon socialists (nypost.com) — A New York political profile briefly notes that a young Democratic Socialist organizer recently visited a beach club in Montauk, highlighting her affluent lifestyle alongside her left-wing activism. The story mainly dissects her privileged background, rent-stabilized Brooklyn apartment, and online defenses of her socialist beliefs amid criticism of "silver spoon" progressives.
📸 Around Montauk
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Montauk
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★ Featured events ★
- Jay Medal Soirée →
Jay Estate, 210 Boston Post Rd, Rye
5:30 pm
Saturday September 19
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Other local events
- Mommy and Me Yoga
Montauk Library - Children's Programs Community Room
9:30 am - K-Pop Dance Party
Montauk Library - Children's Programs community room
1:00 pm - Let's Dance
Montauk Library - Children's Programs community room
2:00 pm - Book 'Tauk with Carolyn at the library
Montauk Library 871 Montauk Hwy, Montauk, NY 11954
4:00 pm - Community Workshop: Monuments Toolkit in Practice
Montauk Library , 871 Montauk Hwy, Montauk, NY 11954, USA
4:00 pm - Thursday White Party →
Bagatelle Montauk, 500 W Lake Dr, Montauk
5:00 pm - Sharing Music with Ms Lori
Montauk Library - Children's Programs 871 Montauk Hwy, Montauk, NY 11954
9:30 am - Sharing Music with Ms. Lori
Montauk Library - Children's Programs 871 Montauk Hwy, Montauk, NY 11954
10:30 am - Friday Classic Film Series: Only You
Montauk Library 871 Montauk Hwy, Montauk, NY 11954
5:00 pm - Thursday White Party →
Bagatelle Montauk, 500 W Lake Dr, Montauk
5:00 pm
Tuesday August 25
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
Thursday September 3
📣 Montauk Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Fall Sports Mandatory Days
East Hampton UFSD East Hampton, NY 11937 - Wellness 60+ Walking Club →
East Hampton Town, NY Calendar, 128 Springs Fireplace Road, East Hampton
9:30 am - Wellness 60+ Zumba with Leah →
East Hampton Town, NY Calendar, 128 Springs Fireplace Road, East Hampton
10:00 am - Wellness 60+ Knitting Group →
East Hampton Town, NY Calendar, 128 Springs Fireplace Road, East Hampton
10:30 am
Monday August 24
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- CVS Health posted a job opening for Store Associate in East Hampton. Apply here.
- Bluemercury posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager, East Hampton - Full Time in East Hampton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Montauk here.
🗞 Nearby News
Amagansett
- Gansett Square Now Organic (easthamptonstar.com)
- Police Investigate Threats Against East End Schools (easthamptonstar.com)
- Cal 8/29 out and about HAMPTONS (danspapers.com)
East Hampton
- Katie Holmes Pairs Purple Michael Kors Dress With Red Heels, and the Contrast Works (fashiontimes.com)
- Katie Holmes and Boyfriend Jason Bard Yarmosky Enjoy Intimate Date Night: PHOTOS (entertainmentnow.com)
Ok Montauk! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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