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Week in Review: Two Found Dead Outside Their Homes; Snow Storm and Sex Scandal

Top headlines during the week of Jan. 20.

Find a round-up of headlines from the East Hampton area during the week of Jan. 20.

Lawmakers: Keep Plum Island Open
The politicians said it does not make financial sense to close the facility and build a new one.

Man Found Dead Outide His House in Springs Wednesday After Storm
Police said no foul play suspected in the death of 84-year-old Ralph E. Batalla.

East Hampton Woman Found Dead Outside Her Home
This is the second person found dead outside of their house after the storm this week.

Women Draw Inspiration From Apron Strings To Create New Show
Proceeds from the new show will benefit the Vail-Leavitt in Riverhead and the Retreat in East Hampton.

Photos: The Hamptons in the Snow
See a gallery of reader's photos from Tuesday's storm.

Project Most Gets $30K Donation from Hamptons Marathon
The donation was made during a ceremony at the John Marshall Elementary School.

What Our Readers Think: Cop Identified in Alleged East Hampton Sex Scandal
Find out what your neighbors had to say about law-enforcement sources identified Julio Mario Galeano, 31, as the village cop facing disciplinary action — and possible criminal charges over an alleged sexual encounter he had in a village house he didn't have permission to be at.  


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