ShowID

16368

Event Date:

3/14/2025

Length:

00:18:40

Project

East End News

Agenda:

Description:

Summary South Fork Brush Fires (00:00) – A fire burned 420 acres in West Hampton near Gabreski Airport, requiring 600 firefighters, 80 fire departments, and four helicopters to contain it. High winds fueled the flames, and officials believe it started from a family making s’mores. Lake Montauk Dredging Completed (04:17) – The inlet, which had become too shallow for fishing boats, was dredged, removing 10,000 cubic yards of sand to restore safe passage. Local Student Achievements (05:20) – East Hampton High School’s valedictorian is Abe Stillman, a published researcher and record-setting athlete, and salutatorian Ava Tintle, an advocate for environmental causes and women's empowerment. Ponquogue Bridge Reopened with Restrictions (06:40) – The bridge, previously closed, now permits only vehicles under 5 tons as emergency repairs continue. Dock & Mooring Permit Changes (07:19) – East Hampton Town has shifted to an online system for handling dock and mooring permits. The renewal deadline is now April 15th. Town Code Changes & Fines (07:51) – Proposed new legislation in Southampton Town could increase fines for violating stop work orders to $750 per day to curb illegal construction activities. Electrical Grid Upgrades (08:22) – A four-month project in Montauk aims to strengthen power lines and reduce outages, with new utility poles and modernized wiring. High School Basketball Playoffs (10:36) – Southampton’s 14-game winning streak ended in a semifinal loss. However, Bridgehampton remains in the competition. Cardiac Rehab Program (14:13) – Stony Brook Southampton Hospital’s program helps heart patients recover through supervised exercise, education, and community support.

Schedule Information:

3/15/2025 at 8:30 AM
3/15/2025 at 2:30 PM
3/15/2025 at 5:30 PM
3/16/2025 at 6:00 AM
3/16/2025 at 11:00 PM