🌱 Westhampton-Hampton Bays Daily: 'Angel' Honored + Man Subdued

Happy Friday, Westhampton-Hampton Bays friends and neighbors! It's going to be another cold one, but your hearts will be warmed when you read about how wonderfully hometown girl Dana Barrett is doing at The Brendan House. Dana was injured in a pool accident but now she's being honored as an "angel of hope." We couldn't agree more.

Here's everything you need to know about what's happening today. Stay warm and safe!

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First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and colder. High: 26 Low: 16.

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Here are the top stories today in Westhampton-Hampton Bays:

1. Local Woman Injured In Pool Accident Honored As 'Angel Of Hope' (Westhampton-Hampton Bays Patch) A fundraiser at the Westhampton Country Club will honor Dana Barrett from East Quogue, who suffered a spinal cord injury in a pool accident. She's been named an "Angel of Hope," and we agree completely.
2. 'Less-Than-Lethal' Force Used To Subdue Man With 2 Knives: PD (Westhampton-Hampton Bays Patch) Police said they used pepper spray and a projectile to subdue him after he approached officers while carrying two knives.
3. East Hampton Town Board Votes Unanimously To Privatize Airport (Patch) For years, East End residents, including those living in Westhampton Beach and Hampton Bays, have cried out against noise, environmental and safety issues posed by East Hampton airport. Are you happy it's being privatized? Send your comments to Lisa.Finn@patch.com.
4. East End Family Fun This Week January 21–28, 2022 (Dan's Papers) See what's happening around the area this weekend.
5. Suffolk County Government: Coronavirus Case Update For January 18 (Press Release Desk) Take a look at where the cases stand today.

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Today in Westhampton-Hampton Bays:

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From my notebook:

• Hampton Bays Firemen: "(1/19/2021) off Wed. Drill topic, "Work-hard play-hard, mask confidence dodgeball". Sometimes you just need to have fun while building your confidence and familiarity with your gear." (Facebook)
• Hampton Bays Historical Society: "This Sunday, we are hosting our annual benefit dinner at the Villa Paul. For those of you who have never frequented this restaurant, we hope that you will attend and enjoy the delicious food." (Facebook)
• Westhampton Beach School District: "Westhampton Beach Elementary School fourth graders learned about the life and history of Native Americans during a Journeys into American Indian Territory program on Jan. 19." (Facebook)

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— Lisa Finn

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