Two kayakers discovered deceased near Southampton a day after being reported missing
Tragic Discovery of Two Kayakers in Hampton Bays Early Wednesday morning, authorities reported the tragic discovery of two kayakers found dead in the waters near Hampton Bays on Long Island. This came just a day after they had been reported missing. The victims, Daniel Villa, 25, from Southampton, and Juan Carlos Penaranda, 43, from Quogue, […]
Southampton town decides to purchase a $25.5M beachfront mansion, demolish it, and convert the area into a public parking lot by the shore.
Town Approves Purchase of Luxury Mansion for Public Beach Parking A charming Long Island town has just gotten the green light to move forward with a plan to demolish a lavish mansion worth $26 million situated in a billionaires’ enclave. The intention? To convert the space into a public beach parking lot. On Tuesday, the […]
Tony Southampton plans to purchase a $26M beachfront mansion only to demolish it.
Town Looks to Purchase Luxury Mansion for Public Beach Access In an upscale Long Island town, officials are considering a nearly $26 million purchase of a luxury 11-bedroom oceanfront mansion, which they plan to demolish. This initiative aims to provide residents access to a public beach along a 472-foot stretch of waterfront on Meadow Lane. […]
Southampton cannabis store promises to open this week, challenging authorities to close it.
A hotpot shop in upscale Southampton is set to open this week after facing extensive legal challenges and red tape. Local authorities had tried to close it down. Brown Buddha, a dispensary that was among the first licensed in the state and one of the earliest in Long Island in 2022, plans to open on […]
Southampton officials change decision to remove trash cans after residents threaten to leave garbage at town hall.
Trash Can Controversy in Southampton Residents were taken aback recently when Southampton town officials announced they had unintentionally voted to remove trash cans from the downtown area. This week, those trash cans made a return to the sidewalks, but not without causing quite a stir among the community. After the removal, shopkeepers and local residents […]
Southampton takes action against upscale cannabis store Charlie Fox
Trendy cannabis shops in Southampton are facing challenges from local authorities, raising concerns they might be shut down. Recently, the Charlie Fox store, which has been compared to Bergdorf Goodman for cannabis products, encountered immediate restrictions from town officials right after its grand opening. On Tuesday, the town board responded by filing an injunction in […]
Charlie Fox cannabis store in Southampton challenges town’s cease-and-desist order
Tony Southampton Pot Shops Face Town Orders In Southampton, pot shops are refusing to comply with a town order, despite its implications for closure. A clinic named Charlie Fox opened recently in Tuckahoe. Interestingly, the town claimed it hadn’t secured the necessary zoning and renovation approvals, prompting local code enforcement to act swiftly against it. […]
Southampton altered its zoning regulations to prohibit a legal cannabis store: lawsuit
Southampton Aims to Block Cannabis Clinics with New Zoning Changes Southampton is reportedly attempting to prevent cannabis clinics from opening for an additional three years, as outlined in a new lawsuit. The plan involves modifying local zoning codes to effectively block these establishments from operating in the Ritsey beachfront area. One notable case is Brown […]
Southampton prohibits short-term rentals, effectively ending weekend getaways to the Hamptons: ‘Out of luck’
Southampton Tightens Short-Term Rental Regulations Southampton has decided to bring an end to short-term home rentals, following complaints that late parties, particularly “Raiger” events, were disrupting the peace in the beachside village. The village council voted 4-1 on August 19 to implement a new regulation, establishing a minimum rental period of two weeks. This effectively […]
Southampton discusses potential management positions with Will Still and Tom Cleverley.
A search for a new manager at Southampton has led them to consult with Tom Cleverley. Meanwhile, Danny Ruhr, the manager of Sheffield Wednesday, is also in the mix. After being relegated to the Championship, Southampton is contemplating a rebuild and is said to have identified a small group of potential candidates for the managerial […]