🌱 Southampton Daily: Jitney Crash Fatal + WWII Vets Fly To DC

Happy Wednesday, neighbors! Let's get this day started. Here's everything you need to know today in Southampton.

Monday's car crash involving a Jitney bus killed an 85-year-old woman. Long Island World War II veterans were honored in Southampton after being flown to Washington, D.C.

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First, today's weather:

Showers of rain and snow. High: 39 Low: 28.

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Here are the top stories in Southampton today:

1. Lisa Finn has an update on the woman who was in an accident with a Jitney bus in Southampton. Elizabeth Genovese, 85, died at Stony Brook University Hospital after the crash. (Patch)
2. Fox 5 NY showcases how nine LI veterans went with Honor Flight Long Island to visit Arlington National Cemetery outside of Washington, D.C. This past Saturday, those veterans were reunited and recognized for their service at Southampton's American Airpower Museum. (Fox 5)
3. Sergeant William Weick of the Suffolk County Sheriff's Office showed 25 people at the Bridgehampton Firehouse on Wednesday how to administer Narcan, a highly effective antidote for opioid overdoses. (27east.com)
4. Hamptons.com talks to the staff at the Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center in Hampton Bays, the Center cares for and rehabilitates injured wildlife until they are able to be released back into the wild and some find permanent homes there. (Hamptons.com)

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Today in Southampton:

• A Visit with Tom Clavin, author of "Lightning Down: A World War II Survival Story," in person, Rogers Memorial Library, 1 p.m.

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From my notebook:

• Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation's Pet of the Week is Skylar, a male cat that was rescued from terrible living conditions. He's 4 years old and very friendly. (Facebook)
• Southampton Youth Services (SYS) shares that signups for a second session of soccer skills is open, for boys and girls. (Facebook)

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