🌱 Westhampton-Hampton Bays Daily: Pothole Wars + 106th Deploys

Good morning, Westhampton-Hampton Bays friends and neighbors! If there is one issue that unites us all, it's our frustration with potholes. No trip out to the East End is complete without the pothole-ridden last stretch of the Long Island Expressway that has us holding on to our seats and praying we make it without a pricey blowout, or worse. Now, Patch is launching a new series, "War on Potholes." We want to hear where the worst potholes are in your part of town, how much you've paid for repairs, and if potholes have put you or your family in any danger. Please email your stories to Lisa.Finn@patch.com — and be careful out there.

Until next time. . .

First, today's weather:

A snow shower in the p.m.. High: 41 Low: 14.

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

1. War On Potholes: Tell Us The Worst Offenders In Your Neighborhood: It wouldn't be a trip out to the East End without some jaw-rattling, nerve-wracking, potentially tire-busting potholes to mark the journey on the Long Island Expressway. Patch is kicking off a new series to help wage the war on potholes — and we want to hear from you. Where are the potholes in your neighborhood? How much have you spent on repairs after blowouts? What are the dangerous situations you've found yourself in because of cracked and broken roadways?(Westhampton-Hampton Bays Patch)
2. New York Air Guard 106th Civil Engineers Train for Deployment at Silver Flag: "Nineteen New York Air National Guard Airmen from the 106th Rescue Wing's Civil Engineering Squadron (CES) deployed to Tyndall Air Force Base in Panama City, Fla., for a 10-day Silver Flag exercise, from Jan. 3 to Jan. 14." (AF.mil)
3. Westhampton-Hampton Bays Weather Forecast For The Weekend Ahead: Here's what you need to know before you head out this weekend. (Westhampton-Hampton Bays Patch)
4. Suffolk County Offers Free Program To Help Residents Reduce Their Risk Of Diabetes: Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone and the Department of Health Services Commissioner Dr. Gregson Pigott invite residents who are at risk for developing type-2 diabetes to participate, free of charge, in Suffolk County's National Diabetes Prevention Program (Press Release Desk)
5. Hochul Removes Controversial Affordable Housing Plan From Budget: After facing backlash from elected officials vehemently opposed to the plan, Gov. Kathy Hochul has removed from the state's budget a proposal for affordable housing that would require local governments to allow accessory dwelling units in residential areas normally zoned for single-family usage. (Patch)

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Today in Westhampton-Hampton Bays:

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From my notebook:

• Westhampton Beach Womens Lax: "We need to part with some gear. We have three short sleeve UA shirts in mens medium (most varsity girls wear small or medium) and a black Nike Hoodie size large. This is mens as well but most of the girls wear medium or large." (Instagram)
• Hampton Bays Historical Society: "As the saying goes, Everything old is new again! Such is the case of an event which occurred exactly 100 years ago." (Facebook)
• Westhampton Beach School District: "In honor of Black History Month, Westhampton Beach Elementary School students are celebrating their diversity through engaging activities that tie into the new, schoolwide "Promise" that they recite daily." (Facebook)
• Hampton Bays Public Schools: "Reminder: No School Feb. 21 to 25." (Facebook)
• Westhampton Beach School District: "Reminder: No School Feb. 21 to 25." (Facebook)
• Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center: "A little #flashbackfriday to 2018 when @devonallmanofficial last rocked the WHBPAC Mainstage. Don't miss his triumphant return on March 20th with The Samantha Fish Band, and special guests the River Kittens." (Facebook)
• Hampton Bays Chamber of Commerce: "You must check out Chamber member, 1 North Steakhouse, on Thursday night (or any night besides Monday and Tuesday) for some of the tastiest food Hampton Bays has to offer." (Facebook)
• Westhampton Free Library: "The library will be closed Monday, February 21st for President's Day. Have a great weekend!" (Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Newtown/Canal: "If you're a local business and haven't picked up a packet to join the Hampton Bays Chamber of Commerce yet, uou can grab one by us on The Hamlet Green 105 West Montauk Highway next to the movie theatre." (Nextdoor)

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