Hampton Bays Fire Department firefighters put out a car blaze near Ponquogue Bridge on Sunday morning You've read 4 of your 7 free articles this month Please log in or create an account to continue reading Repair work continues on the utility pole in Hampton Bays on Tuesday An East Hampton Town police officer was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated after Southampton Town police said he crashed into a utility pole early Tuesday morning in Hampton Bays said: "Officer Morales has been immediately placed on administrative leave pending a full internal affairs investigation of the incident." Southampton police said the crash occurred at 2:04 a.m The incident resulted in some minor power outages in the area — though the PSEG Long Island outage map showed repairs had been made and power in the area was restored Morales was "found to be intoxicated by alcohol" at the scene and he was transported to a hospital for treatment of what was described only as "non-life-threatening injuries." Arraignment information was not immediately available It was not immediately clear if Morales is represented by counsel Updated 2 minutes ago LI Works: Where the bison roam .. Get the latest news and more great videos at NewsdayTV Get more on these and other NewsdayTV stories The Newsday app makes it easier to access content without having to log in Unlimited Digital AccessOnly 25¢for 6 months Click here for Greater Long Island newsletters. Click here to download the iPhone app A proposal to build a 68-room hotel on the former site of the iconic Boardy Barn in Hampton Bays has been met with initial support from local residents Robert Salvatico, whose family operates the Indigo Hotel and the Holiday Inn & Suites in Riverhead, presented the concept at a recent Hampton Bays Civic Association meeting, 27east reported The envisioned “Hamptons-style” hotel would be a 3-star establishment featuring a restaurant and bar accessible to guests and the public along with potential pool amenities and up to 30 employment opportunities that the proposal is in its conceptual stages and will be refined based on community feedback Greater Long Island has reached out to Salvatico for further details regarding the proposed development a preliminary show of hands indicated that a majority of the over 100 attendees were in favor of the project The positive reception surprised the developers who had only presented a basic conceptual plan and a simple artist’s rendering at that point was a renowned summer destination in the Hamptons and later on in its five-decade existence signature smiley face stickers Operating exclusively on Sundays from mid-May to Labor Day the venue attracted approximately thousands of partiers each week Much to the chagrin of its loyal customer base the party palace permanently closed in 2021 This is an ongoing story; please check back with Greater Long Island for updates Top images: Facebook (Boardy Barn and Hotel Indigo) Tap here to see what’s happening The Jeep driven by an East Hampton Town Police officer took out a utility pole The crash took out a utility pole and a network of electrical transmission equipment 2025 at 2:47 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}What's your favorite memory of the Hampton Bays Diner empty for the first time in decades: The iconic Hampton Bays Diner which closed in 2015 after decades of ownership by the Vlahadamis family Social media was abuzz Tuesday as residents shared photos and videos of the diner being torn down photos of the empty space where generations of diners shared platters of disco fries directions for those heading to the Hamptons were told to "make a left at the diner You always knew you were entering Hampton Bays from the Sunrise when you saw that diner," another wrote on Facebook From late night onion rings after days spent at Neptune Beach Club or the Boardy Barn to crowds of kids flocking in for post-soccer and baseball game snacks the diner figured prominently in people's memories of the Hamptons said they were happy to see what they deemed a blighted building gone Southampton Town Assistant Planning Director Clare Shea told Patch that two office buildings are slated for the site with Zwanger Pesiri reported to be occupying the space Patch wants to hear your memories of the Hampton Bays Diner Share them in the comments or email them to Lisa.Finn@patch.com for an upcoming story Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. 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Construction is underway on a new gas station and convivence store owned by the 7-Eleven Inc. at 192 West Montauk Highway in Hampton Bays What is believed to be a real hand grenade was found in the backyard of a house on Argonne Road in Hampton Bays on Tuesday morning Suffolk County Police Department's bomb squad has been called in to remove it Suffolk County Police Department explosives experts responded to a Hampton Bays home where a grenade was found in the backyard on Tuesday The grenade turned out to be hollowed out souvenir that had no explosives in it Ottati of Hampton Bays died peacefully at her home on February 18 She was a trailblazing business entrepreneur owning Jamie’s Body Shoppe in Hampton Bays and introducing seaweed wrap health treatments in the 1980s She also worked as a beautician for Gayle’s Beauty Salon She was known to give the best perms in town She also enjoyed dancing and going on family vacations to Schenectady and Lake George but her hobbies included spending days at the beach feeding the baby goats at a local farm and fishing She enjoyed cooking and her Sunday family dinners She also enjoyed being at family gatherings sharing laughs with her family and friends and having a True Blue and a glass of Pinot Grigio in her hand and always had a smile on her face no matter what life threw at her always making sure to provide for her family Margaret; her first husband and friend Pat; and her caregiver and longtime friend Magdelena Suarez A burial in Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary Cemetery followed the Mass Richard John Forrestal passed peacefully in his sleep from this world to the next on Easter Sunday Born in rural Ireland in 1924 on the family farm in Tullamore He became a master mechanic through the old-school apprentice system of seven years Wanting more from life than his situation could afford him he worked and saved until he finally had enough money for passage aboard the Mauretania which he dubbed “a lucky ship” in a letter home to his parents written on the ship’s letterhead before sailing He landed in New York City with $27 in his pocket and half of it was gone after taking a taxi from the port to the Bronx It changed in the telling depending on the audience in proper Seanchaí tradition He had arranged housing with “Old Lady Riley,” who owned an apartment building in The Bronx with 12 units One of those apartments was rented to the McCulloughs: Mac he would say that he found the love of his life.. Dad would say that the best and toughest thing he ever did was summon the courage to ask Mac McCullough he began working for the famed car maker Austin-Healey traveling the country in their flagship car and teaching others how to repair them proved unacceptable for him as a family man so he joined the New York Air National Guard at Floyd Bennett Field in NYC He later migrated with the unit to Westhampton Beach he rose to the top enlisted ranks as a Chief Master Sergeant and traveled the world with Mom until he was 93 (Last trip: Ireland.) He quietly helped many people who needed—but couldn’t afford—repairs on anything with an engine You could get lost for an hour or an evening in his tales of ramshackle home built motorcycles or the sly shenanigans of “Igor Chumley,” his military alter ego who never failed to appear when young Sergeant Forrestal was about to get into trouble Sergeant Chumley also never failed to confound officers and supervisors alike The twinkle in his eye—no matter how often he told the tales—never faded His love of Ireland and all things Irish was evergreen And his Sunday breakfasts were internationally loved and we should always try to give a little more back”—and that he did It is not an exaggeration to say he stepped off the Mauretania as a man alone believing only that he could be more than what his circumstances initially offered but I don’t think he’d want us to look on his passing as a tragedy in the least He did everything he wanted to in this life and with the family who went on before him we know he’ll greet us with that Sunday breakfast We are your family—and ever grateful to be so Hampton Bays Assistant Superintendent for Finance & Operations Larry Luce discusses state aid numbers for the 2025-26 school year during the April 23 board of education meeting Hampton Bays Superintendent Lars Clemensen discusses budget realities for the 2025-26 school year during the April 23 board of education meeting with assistance from other local departments battled a blaze at a home on Linda Lane just after midnight on February 1 Patrick's Day Parade Grand Marshal Joe Fellingham The Hampton Bays Ancient Order of Hibernians The Irish American society of the Hamptons Southampton Town will take steps to clean up the a property off Main Street in Hampton Bays that officials say is littered with possibly illegally occupied RVs Evan and Andrew DeRobertis in their new restaurant in Hampton Bays 2025 at 6:26 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}The incident took place Friday night NY — A Hampton Bays resident was arrested after reportedly brandishing a handgun and menacing a man in a situation that led to a three-hour standoff inside a residence on Springville Road in Hampton Bays when a call came in about someone with a handgun Southampton Town Police Department patrol officers and members of the STPD community response unit responded to the scene and located a male resident of the home who told officers that Anyelo Mareclo Barenfaller along with members of the STPD emergency services unit and a Southampton Village Police Department K9 unit Barenfaller exited the residence and was taken into custody where he was subsequently charged with third-degree menacing Barenfaller was transported to Southampton Town police headquarters for processing and held for arraignment A cannabis shop has been proposed in the long-abandoned former North Fork Bank building in Hampton Bays Rosalie's Church have objected because of the proximity of the building to the church which runs a pre-school and substance abuse treatment programs at its campus and upcoming events right to your inbox with our daily newsletter The location of the new Hampton Bays Hampton Coffee Company is in the building that once held Pete’s Green Door (Photo courtesy of Hampton Coffee Company) Something delicious is brewing in Hampton Bays: a brand new outpost of the much-loved local coffee purveyor, Hampton Coffee Company With its official grand opening on Saturday the 30-year-old business fulfills a long-time plan of opening in the west-of-the-canal hamlet right in time to provide hot beverages and comforting noshables in the midst of one of the coldest Januarys on recent record The new café at 31 Shinnecock Avenue fills the space that once held breakfast and lunch spot Pete’s Green Door in Southampton Town’s largest hamlet “We had been looking to open in Hampton Bays for at least 10 years now … we knew so many of our regulars at our other locations and so much of our staff lived in Hampton Bays,” says Jason Belkin As with other HCC’s, baking happens fresh daily to supply the morning cravings of East Enders, with the exception of their crumb bake, which comes fresh every day from a baker in nearby Bohemia and always a few cookies and other treats from the non-profit South Fork Bakery  “It also seemed like such a great community to get involved in,” says Belkin. “A major part of our company Mission Statement is to be a part of our communities and there is so much going on in Hampton Bays that we’d love to be a part of. They have such a positive school district and library and a great community togetherness.” Hampton Coffee Company’s six locations across the East End are open daily This is a guest student story from Stony Brook University School of Communication and.. 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Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Accessibility Site made in collaboration with CMYK HAMPTON BAYS, NY — A lifesaving Narcan program has been expanded to a new location on the East End: Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital has brought its Narcan Rescue Station Program to businesses in Hampton Bays As a result of a presentation on the Narcan Rescue Station initiative to the Hampton Bays Rotary Club earlier this year club members looked to embrace the program through a community training event April 17 at the Hampton Bays Volunteer Ambulance Corp building Local business owners and concerned citizens gathered to hear firsthand accounts and expert insights from Lt William Kiernan of the Southampton Town Police Department; Briana Gladding paramedic with Hampton Bays Volunteer Ambulance Corps; Rick Nydegger chief of the Hampton Bays Fire Department; and Dr Daniel Van Arsdale of Stony Brook Medicine Kiernan shared a story from the early days of Narcan use within the police department recalling how he saved a teenager's life just two weeks after receiving his training the victim regained consciousness," he said Gladding pointed out that many individuals who receive Narcan are not always experiencing opioid abuse they are adults who accidentally overdose by forgetting they’ve already taken their medication," she said reflecting on how access to Narcan could have made a difference in his own family; he lost his son to a tragic overdose he picked up multiple Narcan kits to equip all Hampton Bays Fire Department chiefs' vehicles representing Community Action for Social Justice led a hands-on training session followed by a question-and-answer session aimed to provide attendees with practical knowledge and tools to respond to opioid-related emergencies and Southampton Publick House took part in the initiative picking up Narcan Rescue Stations and additional doses for their establishments Others have expressed interest in obtaining supplies marking a strong community response to the growing effort SBELIH said they and their partners plan to continue "to take proactive steps in combating the opioid crisis access and compassion where it’s needed most." The original Narcan stations were installed in Greenport businesses: A cloak of mourning hung heavy over Greenport in 2021 after a batch of fentanyl-laced cocaine led to eight overdoses and six deaths over eight days on the North Fork and Shelter Island That loss continued to reverberate and then the Greenport Village Improvement District and Community Action for Social Justice came together to unveil the new Narcan rescue stations The rescue stations were situated in North Fork establishments The first two were installed at Greenport Harbor Brewing Co “It’s painful to remember the summer of 2021,” Richard Vandenburgh wrote in a letter to local business owners As the head of the Greenport Village Business Improvement District I am reaching out to ask you to help me prevent more tragedies like the one we faced in 2021." The Narcan rescue stations come equipped with multiple doses of naloxone the life-saving drug that prevents death from opioid overdose as well as detailed administering instructions "The tragedy that occurred in 2021 could have been prevented," said Paul J chief administrative officer at SBELIH at the time "These Narcan rescue stations will honor the legacies of those we’ve lost by ensuring nobody else meets the same tragic fate." The program was even implemented in Southold Town Hall. And Kait's Angels worked to install the Narcan stations in schools The Montauk Skate PArk was recently renovated Southampton Town officials said they are seeking input on revamping the Red Creek Skate Park in Hampton Bays 2025 the Southampton Town Police Department in conjunction with the Southampton Town Highway Department will again launch the Canoe Place Traffic Reduction Program aimed at addressing the ongoing seasonal traffic congestion The program will be implemented on weekdays between the hours of 5:30 and 9:30 a.m The traffic light at the intersection of Montauk Highway and Canoe Place Road will be set to flash and no left turns will be permitted at that intersection Other traffic lane modifications will also be deployed to facilitate traffic flow through the intersection The program schedule will be put on hold during the spring school break week of April 14 – 18 Weather considerations that impact traffic volume may also affect the schedule The Police Department will communicate this information through its website (www.southamptontownny.gov/1805/police) Southampton Town Police officers will be posted to assure motorists’ safety and Highway Department staff will be posted as well to deploy traffic cones and electronic message boards to alert and inform motorists traveling through the intersection The town is encouraging motorists to support these efforts by adhering to traffic laws and being mindful of pedestrians and other road users Supervisor Maria Moore emphasized that the Town Board is committed to maintaining this program as part of the larger effort to find ways to mitigate traffic congestion  The program will be in place until the end of September at which point it will be subject to review and possible extension For further information, contact either the Supervisor’s Office, or Police Captain Howard Kalb at hkalb@southamptontownny.gov The Beacon is able to provide all of our content online free of charge thanks to support from our readers Be a vital part of keeping our community informed I drove 42 years in trucks and tractor trailers on this island There needs to be a limited access highway out to at least Ammagansett County road 39 was supposed to be a BYPASS around Southampton village Voning laws prohibiting commerce along those routes would eliminate most problems But on the south fork there needs to be a road with only 3 or 4 exits to let traffic flow freely The Rotary Club of Hampton Bays 40th Annual Spaghetti Dinner will be held on Sunday This event funds our generous local scholarships the Hampton Bays Food Pantry and our many other charitable endeavors Villa Paul’s famous spaghetti and meatballs with take-out dinners also a popular option Purchase advance tickets at Carolyn's Good Ground Cleaners from any Rotarian or use Venmo by visiting our website www.hamptonbaysrotary.org Cowfish restaurant in Hampton Bays will host a five-course dinner this Thursday paired with wines of DAOU Vineyards of Paso Robles The Bridgehampton Museum hosts an authentic St Chef Brian Collins returns to the museum’s Nathaniel Rogers House for another cultural sampling of food roast lamb and chocolate Guinness bread pudding Collins will serve the meal and discuss traditional Irish cooking and how it changed when the Irish came to America The cost of the event is $20 per person and space is limited to 25. Reserve at bridgehamptonmuseum.org The Nathaniel Rogers House is at 2539 Montauk Highway in Bridgehampton Join Cowfish restaurant in Hampton Bays on Thursday for a dining experience featuring five expertly crafted courses each paired with the wines of DAOU Vineyards of Paso Robles The highlight of the evening will be the renowned 2020 Soul of a Lion a wine that has earned an impressive 95-point rating from the legendary critic Matt Kettmann of Wine Enthusiast described the 2020 vintage as “a showstopper,” with “deep bold flavors of dark fruit” that beautifully showcase the power and finesse of Paso Robles terroir This exceptional wine will be the centerpiece of the evening elevating the moment with elegance and complexity Tickets are $110 per person (plus tax and gratuity) at resy.com featuring a 14-ounce prime rib and a loaded baked potato for $44 Cowfish is at 258 East Montauk Highway, Hampton Bays. For more information, visit cowfishrestaurant.com Patrick’s Day with specials available on Saturday March 17 — Two course prix fixe lunch and dinner with a choice of appetizer and entrée entrées are corned beef and cabbage or bangers and mash banana Irish whiskey cake with butter cream March 30 — A la carte specials with potato leek soup $14 Patrick’s Day wouldn’t be complete without a drink Rowdy Hall will be pairing its 10-ounce half pint of Guinness Irish Stout with a shot of J.J Corry is the only all-female Irish whiskey company in existence Rowdy Hall is at 177 Main Street in Amagansett. Visit rowdyhall.com or call 631-324-8555 for details The Easterner Motel would be leveled and replaced by 10 one-bedroom cottages that would be rented to senior citizens only according to a new plan by the Southampton Housing Authority Councilman Bill Pell said the the had been opposed to the original proposal to make the Easterner Motel into a workforce housing development that would have rented units as small as 350 square feet The new proposal for senior housing is a "home run," he said who bravely battled a neuromuscular disease for many years He was a beacon of strength and positive energy throughout his journey inspiring those around him with his resilience and unwavering spirit he had hopes and dreams of becoming a schoolteacher due to the love and support he received from his own educators His zest for life inspired all who knew him and his love for many was returned threefold His compassion for people led him to volunteer as a Big Brother and as a caregiver for an ailing neighbor for years He liked music — the Beach Boys were a favorite He especially enjoyed being with family and friends and playing games He graduated with a Regents diploma with honors He also received the Suffolk County Zone Award for Citizenship He also received the Hampton Bays Fire Department award and the President’s Award of Educational Excellence and Academic Achievement He was predeceased by his grandparents Rosalie Allen and Joan Bowers; his great uncle Herb Allen; and his great aunt Thelma Allen He is survived by his parents Catherine and Randolph Allen; his aunts and uncles Richard W and Kennedy Hardeman; and his compassionate longtime caregiver and companion Stephen Badu Patrick’s Day Parade made a triumphant return on Saturday the event was a vibrant celebration of Irish culture and local pride “This year’s turnout was beyond anything we’ve seen before,” said Peter Feeney “We were overwhelmed by the support from the community and organizations come together really shows how much this parade means to Hampton Bays.” The 2025 parade featured several memorable highlights including the much-anticipated appearance of Grand Marshal Joe Fellingham whose longstanding dedication to the community made him a standout choice to lead this year’s celebration Participants included the Hampton Bays Chamber of Commerce known for being one of Hampton Bays’ favorite Halloween attractions brought added creativity and energy to the lineup this year introduced a new tradition: the Grand Marshal Brunch designed to help extend the celebration of Irish-American culture beyond a single day The event would not have been possible without the help of the 30–40 volunteers and the hanging of flags the morning of the event a massive Irish flag was proudly hung across Montauk Highway creating a powerful visual moment that underscored the pride and unity felt throughout the day Sponsorships played a vital role in the parade’s success this parade thrives because of our incredible volunteers and generous sponsors,” Feeney added “Their contributions allow us to grow this tradition year after year.” With the 2025 parade setting a new benchmark for participation and attendance planning is underway to make 2026 even bigger and better Twin entrepreneurs and philanthropists Shabnam and Shay Safarzadeh officially launched… We’ve compiled a few dining options to celebrate Mother’s Day… The Southampton Playhouse presents the first annual Gary Cooper Festival,… Paumanok Vineyards in Aquebogue will hold a special dinner featuring… Keyes Art in Sag Harbor presents the exhibit “Migrations,” featuring… Arthur & Sons in Bridgehampton will reopen for its second… The “NOFO LIVE” podcast began as a passion project when… Hamptons Lifestyle Magazine with things to do in the Hamptons and the North Fork Junior Charlie Patek slams the ball over the net Boys volleyball coaches and sisters Kristy Stevens and Lyndsey Moran John Leonard and Rick Martel will square off in a special election in March 2025 at 3:39 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}The bridge has been closed for a week there's good news for those who utilize the Ponquogue Bridge in Hampton Bays Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine announced that precautionary measures are being implemented which will allow the Ponquogue Bridge to be opened to limited traffic the week of March 3 "The Ponquogue Bridge is critically important to emergency services and local traffic; we needed to find a way to open the bridge as quickly as possible," said Romaine "Our county Department of Public Works has been working with the New York State Department of Transportation and a plan to immediately open the bridge has been designed." includes shifting the travel lanes eastward which will be accomplished with lightweight barriers The temporary measures will be completed in the week of March 3 "The SCDPW is proceeding to engage an engineer on an emergency basis to design a permanent repair to return this bridge to its 40-ton capacity," said Romaine NYSDOT will continue regular inspections to monitor any areas of concern." and pedestrians will be able to use the bridge Special permits will be issued to ambulances that weigh up to 14,500 lbs and we need to ensure our first responders can serve their communities," said Romaine Vehicles up to 20 tons can continue to use the Post Lane Bridge in Quogue and up to 40 tons can use the Beach Lane Bridge in Westhampton Beach A few days after the Ponquogue Bridge in Hampton Bays was closed until further notice Friday no definitive answers were initially given this week about what the future held for the structure Southampton Town public safety and emergency management administrator told Patch Wednesday that Suffolk County officials had indicated that they were expecting further analysis sometime Thursday regarding the results from the re-inspection that took place on Monday "That information will then need to be evaluated to see what options exist for the path forward," Murphy said "We remain hopeful that they will be able to at least open in a limited capacity to accommodate some of the normal use." Other than initial information that town officials received "indicating that there was some spalling of concrete found," Murphy said Wednesday that so far town officials had not learned of any additional detailed information about the issues identified Spalling means that concrete has broken down and chipped away, sometimes leading it to be "compromised" Southampton Town Supervisor Maria Moore said the town received word Friday from Suffolk County that the Suffolk County Department of Public Works had closed the bridge until further notice Murphy sent out a release that said the bridge was closed to all vehicular and pedestrian traffic in both directions while the NYSDOT was conducting a routine inspection of the bridge on February 20 conditions were identified that have since resulted in the closing of the bridge County and state engineers continue to analyze the data in an effort to determine what additional action may be necessary," the release said "Until such time as the Ponquogue Bridge reopens residents and visitors are asked to pursue alternate means of accessing Dune Road Residents and visitors are also urged to be mindful of the potential traffic impacts to other bridges and roadways that might provide access." The notice continued: "As the town becomes aware of additional information or a projected timeline for the reopening of the bridge the Ponquogue Bridge in Southampton has been closed Motorists are advised to utilize alternative routes until further notice," a Suffolk County spokesperson told Patch last week Residents and visitors are encouraged to enroll in alerts from Southampton Town via the Notify Me messaging system here Hampton Bays Superintendent Lars Clemensen Students in the ENL (English as a New Language) classes in Hampton Bays High School participated in the "This is My Story" project which was created in the 2021-22 school year It is a collaborative project between the school's ENL and gives Hampton Bays students who traveled for miles in search of a better life a chance to tell their stories Student art work reflects the broad range of complicated emotions that many immigrant students deal with on a day to day basis Hampton Bays Superintendent Lars Clemensen discuses 2025-26 school year budget realities with the board of education during its March 12 meeting Hampton Bays School District's non-adjusted projected enrollment from the 2024-25 to 2029-30 school year The color guard at the Hampton Bays American Legion on Monday Hand Aldrich Post 924 Commander George Hand welcomes the crowd Legion member and guest speaker Jackie McKay Post Commander George Hand presents Southampton Town Councilwoman Cyndi McNamara with a plaque for her dedication and work with the Legion is presented with a plaque from current Commander George Hand for his accomplishments and work with the Hand Aldrich Post right presents family members of James Papandrea with a sign dedicating the atrium to him James Papandrea's family at the Veterans Day dedication Representatives from Sumrick Builders were presented with a plaque for all of their work on the renovations at the Hampton Bays American Legion NY — Long Island jobseekers can find life-long stability and a career path filled with opportunities at the Hamptons Bay Post Office hiring event today Applications can begin the process online at www.usps.com/careers Interested candidates are encouraged to check frequently See the various job postings for full details on duties The United States Postal Service is an equal opportunity employer offering a fast-paced rewarding work environment with competitive compensation packages The Postal Service generally receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage The United States Postal Service is an independent federal establishment, mandated to be self-financing and to serve every American community through the affordable, reliable and secure delivery of mail and packages to 169 million addresses six and often seven days a week. Overseen by a bipartisan Board of Governors, the Postal Service is implementing a 10-year transformation plan, Delivering for America restore long-term financial sustainability dramatically improve service across all mail and shipping categories and maintain the organization as one of America’s most valued and trusted brands products and services to fund its operations Copyright© 2025 United States Postal Service 2025 at 2:58 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}The closure was announced suddenly Friday afternoon NY — The Ponquogue Bridge in Hampton Bays is closed until further notice Southampton Town Supervisor Maria Moore said the town received word from Suffolk County that the Suffolk County Department of Public Works had closed the bridge until further notice sent out a release that said the bridge is closed to all vehicular and pedestrian traffic in both directions Motorists are advised to utilize alternative routes until further notice," a Suffolk County spokesperson told Patch 2025 at 7:02 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}The location marks the seventh for Hampton Coffee NY — One of the East End's most beloved businesses now has a spot in Hamptons Bays: Hampton Coffee Company unveiled its new location on Saturday at 31 Shinnecock Avenue The spot was previously the home of Pete’s Green Door and The Hamlet The grand opening marks the local family-owned company’s seventh location and features the same popular menu of drinks and food as their other shops and blended espresso drinks and coffees prepared by our baristas we also feature a large offering of bakery items baked each morning in the café," said Hampton Bays Store Manager Ebens Legros "Plus a variety of hot breakfast and lunch options from breakfast wraps and the popular egg sandwich choices to panini and wraps for lunch There’s always rotating breakfast and lunch specials The site Hampton Coffee Company renovated for their Hampton Bays outpost was originally Pete’s Green Door a very popular farm stand and breakfast and lunch place that was open for years and owned by local Pete Charos Hampton Coffee Company said they were very proud to team up with Pete to bring HCC to Hampton Bays "We have been wanting to open a café in Hampton Bays for more than 10 years," said Jason Belkin "So many of our customers and team members live here We were just waiting for the perfect place "Did you know that surveys show that for every $1 spent at a local business 68 cents of it stays right here in the community?" said Belkin "Being a part of our community is one of the most important parts of our company’s mission statement." Saturday’s Grand Opening Party raised money for The Friends of The Hampton Bays Library The grand opening party also featured free coffee drinks all day Hampton Coffee Company is Long Island’s largest independently-owned roaster-retailer