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Good morning, neighbors! In the news today, plans are unveiled for the parcel where Wholistic Tennis Academy was located for years.

Also, a local artist is donating proceeds from her show at the Westhampton Free Library to help residents in her homeland of Ukraine. A beautiful story of caring — art, she believes, can build a bridge toward peace.

Finally, training is underway in Hampton Bays on how to help animals in times of disaster. We who love our pets know that in the event of emergency, our four-footed friends need help, too.

Until tomorrow. . . .

First, today's weather:

Showers late in the afternoon. High: 45 Low: 39.

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


  1. Artist's Mission To Help War-Torn Ukraine: 'Shocked And Outraged': A local artist is donating proceeds from her exhibit at the Westhampton Free Library to help the citizens in her homeland of Ukraine. (Westhampton-Hampton Bays Patch)
  2. New Development Underway At Former Wholistic Tennis Academy Site: See what's in store at the site of the longtime Wholistic Tennis Academy on Depot Road in Westhampton Beach. (Westhampton-Hampton Bays Patch)
  3. Town Hosts Seminar On Protecting Animals During Disaster: Southampton Town officials are participating in training this week in Hampton Bays. to keep animals safe in the event of a natural disaster. According to Southampton Town Code Compliance and Emergency Management Administrator Ryan Murphy, the town's department of public works is hosting a federal training program, "All Hazards Preparedness for Animals in Disasters." (Patch)
  4. Westhampton Free Library Celebrates 125 Years Of Serving Public: An iconic institution in Westhampton Beach is marking an important mileston. (27east.com; subscription required)
  5. NYSDOT Rates Hampton Bays Sunrise Hwy. Bridge in Poor Shape: The bridge is one across Long Island that needs attention, the NYSDOT says. (Dan's Papers)



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