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🌱 Westhampton-Hampton Bays Daily: Ferry Bomb Scare + Library + 106th

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Good morning, Westhampton-Hampton Bays! Here's everything you need to know to get this Tuesday started off right.

First, today's weather:

Windy with decreasing clouds. High: 52 Low: 38.

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

  1. McEvoy Eager To Serve Community In New Role As Director At Hampton Bays Library: See what her plans include, according to our friends at 27 east. (27east.com; subscription required)
  2. Bomb Threat Reported At South Ferry Terminal: Police: South Ferry operations were shut down while police investigated; no explosive was found and ferry service was soon restored. (Patch)
  3. Susan I. 'Sue' Nydegger Of Hampton Bays Dies April 12: Our hearts go out to the Nydegger family. (27east.com)
  4. Soloviev Foundation Donates $1M To Help Ukraine: "What Putin has done to Ukraine and its people is an atrocity. I felt I had to do something." Stefan Soloviev's grandmothers was Ukrainian. (Patch)
  5. Newly appointed Air Assistant Adjutant General visits the 106th Rescue Wing: "Brig. Gen. Denise Donnell, commander of the New York Air National Guard, honored recruiters and learned how the wing is using technology during her first visit to the 106th Rescue Wing, at F.S. Gabreski Air National Guard base on April 8, 2022." (DVIDS)





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Today in Westhampton-Hampton Bays:

  • Oh No, Not Another Book Club! - Hampton Bays Public Library (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • Westhampton Beach Womens Lax: "Swipe through for some good ones from today's annual Easter Egg Hunt. Team Valentine took the win!" (Instagram)
  • Hampton Bays Public Schools: "The Hampton Bays High School Key Club hosted a successful blood drive on April 9. During the event, Key Club members helped to direct donors and escort them to the canteen table. In total, 44 pints of blood were collected." (Facebook)
  • Westhampton Beach School District: "The eighth grade students in Camille Pedersen's personalized learning class at Westhampton Beach Middle School recently participated in a mock trial session with their principal, Charisse Miller, serving as the judge." (Facebook)
  • Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center: "August 7 | 8 p.m. Get ready for some sublime stand-up with comedian and podcaster Tim Dillon as he takes his schtick on the road! One of the funniest rising comedy stars, join Dillon for his take on life, culture, and the industry, live." (Facebook)
  • Westhampton Free Library: "Earth Day is on its way! Today's Picture Book Monday with Ms. Marie will feature books that represent our Earth and nature. From gardens and insects to rainforests, you will go on an adventure that may inspire you to garden or fundraise." (Facebook)
  • Westhampton Free Library: "Help us find our friend! The Velveteen Rabbit will be hopping around the Idea Place! See if you can find her each day for a special prize! Monday, April 18th - Sunday, April 24." (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with your next update.

— Lisa Finn

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