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🌱 Westhampton-Hampton Bays Daily: Family In Need + Robbery: PD

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Good morning, Westhampton-Hampton Bays neighbors and friends! Top in the news today, fundraising efforts have commenced to help a Westhampton Beach mom and her two children after a fire ripped through their home, destroying their possessions. It's in time of need that our communities come together to help by joining hands and hearts. It's what makes our hometowns truly special.

Enjoy the weekend in our beautiful corner of the world.


First, today's weather:

An afternoon shower in spots. High: 51 Low: 34.


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

  1. Family In 'Immense Need' After Westhampton Beach House Fire: A house fire Thursday left one mom and her two children in need. (Westhampton-Hampton Bays Patch)
  2. Man Kidnapped, Stole Thousands From LI Woman At Gunpoint: Police: He followed a woman he did not know until she went to the bank in the Hamptons, then kidnapped her and robbed her at gunpoint before fleeing, police say. (Patch)
  3. Mechanic Charged With Letting Man Use A Customer's Vehicle: PD: A Riverside mechanic was arrested and charged after he let someone else drive a customer's vehicle without consent, police said. According to Southampton Town Police, on Wednesday, a call came in regarding a dispute between a mechanic and customer. The customer has seen a man he didn't know driving his vehicle, which had been left with the mechanic for repairs, police said. (Patch)
  4. Vote On Hampton Bays Fire Department Land Buy On Tap Next Week: The Hampton Bays Fire District's vote takes place on Tuesday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the firehouse. (27east; subscription required)

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Lisa Finn

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