GoFundMe Created For Man With Rare Disease: 'At 20, I Will Be Blind'

"At the age of 20 I will be blind. I never thought I would ever being saying those words. Nobody should ever have to say those words."

Program Pairs Veterans With Pets To Prevent Suicide, Foster Healing

"We developed Operation Canine Companion because veterans are committing suicide every day. We know how important healing from trauma is."

Body Cam Program To Be Implemented By Southampton Town Police

"We sought long and hard to make this happen." — James Banks, chair of the Southampton Town anti-bias task force.

First Day Of School 2022: Share Your Photos From Southampton

Kids head back to school in September and we want to see your photos from Southampton! Patch is compiling a gallery of memories.

LI Man Charged With DWI Had Teen In Car: Police

The Riverside man was arrested and charged early Sunday, police say.

'Dangerous' Gang Plans Large Party At Illegal Hamptons Rental: Town

Dangerous street gangs have continued to try to book short-term rentals in Southampton Town for large parties, officials say.

Car, Fully Engulfed In Flames, Closes Road In Riverside: Police

No homes were impacted and no injuries were reported, police say.

LI Man, 20, Going Blind From Rare Disease: 'Not The End': Patch PM

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LI Man, 20, Going Blind From Rare Disease: 'This Is Not The End'

He's also faced the loss of his mom, grandfather this year. "I will push forward. Some say my life story is tragic. I don't think that way."

New 'Dignity Drive' Helps Inmates Succeed In Life After Incarceration

Suffolk County Legislator Bridget Fleming launched the START Dignity Drive with Southampton Mayor Jesse Warren and Sheriff Errol Toulon.

Scientists Save Clams, End Brown Tide In Shinnecock Bay: Study

"99.5 percent. Sometimes numbers are used as hyperbole, but that's how much the landings of hard clams had declined from the 1970s to 2011."

Shinnecock Pow Wow Open To Public For 1st Time Since Pandemic

The Shinnecock Indian Pow Wow is one of the largest Native American gatherings on the East Coast

2022 Hampton Classic Horse Show Hosts Animal Adoption Day

"We’re only here because of our horses and we should always find ways of giving back, including doing what we can to help the ones in need."

Wow House: Stunning $13.9M Harborfront Home On Captain's Row

The home offers the perfect balance of historic Sag Harbor charm and the luxuries of waterfront living.

LI Restaurant Week Founder, 'Lover Of Life', Mourned: Patch PM

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LI Man Charged With DWI, Trying To Hurt An Officer: Police

He sprained an officer's fingers and fractured his wrist, police say.

New Shopping Assistance Program Kicks Off For Southampton Seniors

“This will be a great service for some of our most vulnerable community members, our seniors.”

LI Fire That Killed 2 Sisters Likely Started In Outdoor Kitchen: Town

An investigation continues into a tragic blaze that took the lives of 2 sisters in vacation home; focus is on an outdoor kitchen, town says.

Candidates Gear Up For Heated 1st Congressional District Race

After Nick LaLota won Tuesday's GOP primary by a wide margin, he and Democratic candidate Bridget Fleming speak out on the race ahead.

Woman, 72, Charged With Stealing From Luxury Hamptons Shop: PD

She stole from a shop on Jobs Lane, police say.

Wrong Way Driver Charged With DWI In Southampton: PD

He headed the wrong way and into the lane of an oncoming police vehicle, authorities say.

Candidate Profile: Nick LaLota Seeks NY's 1st Congressional District

"I am the only candidate in this race with a proven track record of cutting taxes and investigating fraud in our elections."

Wow House: $14.9M Modernized 1800s Farmhouse Retains Timeless Charm

A mature copper beech tree that's blossomed over the decades is a striking focal point.

Police Bring Smiles To Local Kids As They Help Shop For Back-To-School

"We especially want to thank Walmart and their employees, who were so welcoming and assisted us in this beautiful event," police say.

Shinnecock Nation Member, Working To Save Ancestral Graves, Needs Help

He "brings an invaluable skillset that helps us achieve our goal," members of the Shinnecock Nation say.

Dad Of Girls Lost In Fire, Focuses On Lives 'Defined By Joy': Patch PM

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Dad Of 2 Girls Lost In Fire, Finds Strength In Lives 'Defined By Joy'

Lew Wiener, who has cancer, says his girls taught him how to live. "That night defined a tragic ending — but our lives are defined by joy."

Woman Charged With Driving While Intoxicated With Her 2 Kids On LI: PD

She was involved in a North Haven crash with the children, both under 15, in her vehicle, police say.

Police Identify Man Struck, Killed By LIRR Train In Southampton

He was crossing the tracks in a wooded area and did not respond to a warning horn to stop, police say.

New Assistant Principal Appointed In Southampton

"I am honored to join the Mariner family as assistant principal at Southampton High School."

SoulCycle To Shutter 2 LI Locations Among Nationwide Closures

SoulCycle is known for its indoor cycling classes, which draw a devoted clientele.

Person Hit By Long Island Rail Road Train In Southampton: MTA

BREAKING: The LIRR train was headed west when someone was hit; an investigation is ongoing, an MTA spokesperson said.

Southampton Village Cinema To Be Reborn Under New Management

A new day is dawning for movie buffs in Southampton as the iconic movie theater is set to reopen under new ownership.

'Summer Hamptons Evening' With Cyndi Lauper Raises Almost $1M

The event, presented by Northwell Health, raised funds for the Katz Institute for Women’s Health, organizers say.

Southampton Town Police Welcome New Hires

A total of 5 new officers were sworn in recently, police say.

Wow House: $3.4M Charming Renovated Sag Harbor Beach Cottage

The cottage sits on 1 of the largest parcels of land in the heart of Sag Harbor.

LI Pickup Truck Driver Crashes Into Telephone Pole, Parked Vehicle: PD

The parked vehicle, when struck, was pushed into the garage doors of a home in Flanders, police say.

Driver Charged After 3-Way Flanders Crash: Police

He was driving in a "reckless manner," police say.

Hampton Classic Helps Foundation Of Equestrian Paralyzed At Event

A devastating spinal cord injury, sustained at the Hampton Classic in Bridgehampton, initially left him paralyzed from the waist down.

2 Sisters Killed In LI Fire Laid To Rest: 'We Are Shattered': Patch PM

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