🌱 Westhampton-Hampton Bays Daily: New Eateries + Development + COVID

Good morning, neighbors! It's Mother's Day weekend. Take the time to celebrate the moms who devote their lives to raising beautiful families. And also, remember our moms no longer with us, who live forever in our hearts.

Until next time. . . .

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First, today's weather:

Very windy; cooler with rain. High: 52 Low: 43.

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

1. Calendar 2021 Summer Preview: The season is set to kick off. See what's on tap for the East End. (Dan's Papers)
2. NY's COVID-19 Cases Rise, Positivity Rate Up More Than 50% In Months: New York's number of new COVID-19 cases continues to creep upward, with Thursday's positivity rate up more than 50 percent in 30 days. According to Gov. Kathy Hochul, as of May 5, the total number of new positive cases stood at 10,251, with a statewide positivity rate 7.53 percent. On April 5, there were 2,611 new cases reported and a statewide positivity rate of 4.77 percent. The numbers reflect an increase of 57.86 percent in 30 days. (Patch)
3. Buyers of 47-acre Westhampton site eye development: "The sands of time have not been kind to the former site of Westhampton Mining Aggregates. Southampton Town officials are discussing the future of the former sand mine, 27East reported. The land is newly owned by Grant Hendricks and Frank Amicizia, but will need a zoning change for them to take advantage of its potential," a post in The Real Deal said. (The Real Deal)
4. Dog Needs Help To Live A Pain-Free Life: Shelter: A local animal rescue is fundraising to give a dog the chance at a life without pain. A GoFundMe page, "Help Hatchie Have A Pain-Free Life," was created by Gabrielle Stroup, director of operations for The League. "Hatchie was surrendered to the local emergency vet because his owners could not afford the surgery he needs to live a pain-free life," Stroup wrote. (Patch)
5. Brand-New Eateries Set To Debut Across the Hamptons This Season: Which ones are you looking forward to trying first? (Food & Beverage Magazine)

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Today in Westhampton-Hampton Bays:

• Great Decisions Foreign Policy Association: Putin's Russia (5:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Westhampton Beach Womens Lax: "Last regular season game tomorrow at Miller Place for these seniors. Come on down and support the team at 2 p.m." (Instagram)
• Westhampton Beach School District: "After witnessing community members in need waiting on long lines for food donations, Westhampton Beach High School student Madison Esposito decided that she was going to step up and make a difference. That was five years ago." (Facebook)
• Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center: "A special thank you to the awesome staff, educational animals and volunteers who braved the cold and rain today at our annual plant sale! Didn't make it to sale yet? You can still buy plants and gifts tomorrow or Sunday!" (Facebook)
• Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center: "Tickets on sale now at WHBPAC.org!" (Facebook)
• Westhampton Free Library: "Join Robert J. Mozer, certified professional geologist and hydrogeologist for a presentation on an environmental investigation of seven freshwater ponds in the Town of Southampton." (Facebook)
• Westhampton Free Library: "Tom Clavin via Zoom: An East End Library Event hosted by the Cutchogue New Suffolk Free Library Register to participate via Zoom:" (Facebook)

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— Lisa Finn

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