🌱 Patch AM: Driver hits pole in Shinnecock Hills; here’s what police say happened

What's up Southampton! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

Before we get to what's happening, a big thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Southampton PatchAM possible. Click here to show your appreciation! 💚

• The Hamptons Collective — (631) 800-7275
• Southampton Publick House — (631) 283-2800
• Sticks and Stones Comedy Club
• Southampton Publick House — (631) 283-2800

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.

Hosting an event in Southampton? Let Patch get the word out for you. Post it to the Patch calendar.

Subscribe

In today's newsletter:

• Driver hits pole in Shinnecock Hills; here's what police say happened
• Why did Southampton schools fall off Niche's national rankings this year?

Also on today's calendar: Southamptonfest Southampton Rotary 80th Anniversary Cocktail Party and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: More clouds than sun, with a high of 68 and low of 56 degrees.
• Wednesday: Periods of sun, temps: high: 69, low: 61.
• Thursday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 72 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Man Charged With DWI After Crashing Into Utility Pole In Shinnecock Hills: PD (patch.com) — Southampton Town police say a Hampton Bays man was arrested on aggravated DWI charges after crashing his car into a utility pole Friday night in Shinnecock Hills. Officers found no injuries at the scene, but the driver was held overnight for arraignment in Southampton Town Justice Court on multiple alcohol-related charges and traffic infractions.
   

• Half Hollow Hills tops Suffolk's 10 best school districts again, but has steep slide on Niche's national list (greaterlongisland.com) — Suffolk County's latest Niche rankings show Half Hollow Hills still leading locally, while Southampton School District has dropped off the national list after making it last year. For Southampton families, the story offers fresh context on how nearby districts are performing statewide and nationally, and how shifting test data and reviews are reshaping Long Island's school reputation map.
   

📸 Around Southampton

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

🗓 Upcoming Events in Southampton

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

★ Featured events ★

Friday October 2
• Southamptonfest Southampton Rotary 80th Anniversary Cocktail Party →
  Agawam Park, 51 Pond Ln, Southampton
  6:31 pm
Saturday October 3
• Country Fair at Hallockville →
  Hallockville Museum Farm, 6038 Sound Ave, Riverhead
  10:00 am
Saturday October 10
• 8th Annual Chowdah Chowdown 🍲 →
  Springs Tavern and Grill, 15 Fort Pond Blvd, East Hampton
  12:00 pm

Want to see your event featured? Click here!

Other local events

Tuesday September 29
• Toddler Time →
  2478 Main St, Bridgehampton
  10:30 am
• International Snack Night →
  2478 Main St, Bridgehampton
  4:00 pm
• Pucker Toe Moccasin Making Workshop with Selena Coverdale — Session 2 →
  Ma's House, 159 Old Point Road, Southampton
  6:00 pm
Wednesday September 30
• Bottle of Red and a Character's Dead Mystery Book Club →
  Hampton Library, 2478 Main St, Bridgehampton
  5:00 pm
• Drop-In Chess →
  Rogers Memorial Library, 91 Coopers Farm Rd, Southampton
  5:30 pm
• Jefferson and Madison's Tour of Long Island-1791 →
  Rogers Memorial Library, 91 Coopers Farm Rd, Southampton
  6:00 pm
Thursday October 1
• Stories at Bridge Gardens →
  2478 Main St, Bridgehampton
  9:00 am
• Great Give Back: Marty Lyons Foundation →
  2478 Main St, Bridgehampton
  9:00 am
• Shannon-igans →
  2478 Main St, Bridgehampton
  10:30 am

📣 Southampton Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• "The Great Gatsby," A Timeless Classic, Reborn At Center Stage at Southampton Arts Center This Fall —Sophia Read on Patch
• Southampton Can Have Clean Water Without Sacrificing Its Park —Blaise L Read on Patch

• CROSSMARK posted a job opening for Retail Inventory Specialist - Part Time in Southampton. Apply here.
• Ehrlich Pest Control posted a job opening for Nighttime Pest Control Technician in Southampton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Southampton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Water Mill

• What's New on Peacock for October 2026 (entertainmentnow.com)

Hampton Bays

• 82 Argonne Road East, Hampton Bays, NY 11946 Property for sale (corcoran.com)

Bridgehampton

• Bridgehampton's 'Temple' Estate Complete With a Buddhist Shrine and Fairytale Bridge Lists for $7.5 Million (mansionglobal.com)
• Hamptons Target Store Trades Signature Red for Gray Exterior (credaily.com)
• Meg Ryan Sells Hamptons Home for Full $15.25 Million Asking Price-Just 2 Years After Buying It (beaumontenterprise.com)

Ok Southampton! 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: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

👉 Help make Patch AM better

• Help us grow by suggesting local news sources.
• Shape this newsletter with your feedback.
• List items for sale or services offered

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what's happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook