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East End Notebook: Cops Investigating Hamptons Crash, Traffic Tangler

Also this week, a woman recalled a skydiving accident gone wrong in Calverton, and East Hampton's first same-sex couple to marry recalled their first year of marriage.

East Hampton

One Year Later, Marriage is Still Bliss for First Same-Sex Couple

One year ago Thursday, , during their lunch break, becoming the first known same-sex couple in East Hampton to get married.

June 26, 2011 was the first day it was legal in New York State for same-sex couples to say "I Do."

After 31 years together, Gibson, an East Hampton doctor, and Jacobyansky, a retired investment banker, said they weren't quite sure how being legally bound in wedded bliss would change their relationship. They've been presently surprised.

Westhampton-Hampton Bays

Since Memorial Day weekend, traffic control officers in Westhampton Beach have issued 821 tickets, that carry with them fees from $75 for a basic violation to $330 for parking in a handicap-reserved spot. 

North Fork

Greg Nissen, husband to Shelter Island native and sailing , hasn’t left for London yet. He has to run on Shelter Island until Aug. 5, when sleepaway camp for kids ends.

Then he’ll get on a plane and watch his wife and new crewmate go for the gold during the — her second attempt in the women’s 470 sailing class.

“I’ll catch the last two-thirds of the sailing events in Weymouth and be there for the end, when hopefully … well, I won’t even say it,” he said. "But I’ll be there when they pass out the shiny things.”

Riverhead

Amber Gandolfo had never gone skydiving before Tuesday. And her first trip ended up being one she will never forget.

Gandolfo, 25, of Massapequa Park went skydiving on Tuesday with her boyfriend, Adam Gottlieb, at Skydive Long Island. But what started out as a fun adventure soon turned frightening when Gandolfo and her instructor got caught up in sudden winds and , 60 feet above ground, at approximately 6:25 p.m.

Southampton

Southampton Town police have impounded both vehicles that were involved in a collision Tuesday on County Road 39 — which resulted in a stretch of the four-lane highway being closed for six hours — as the investigation into the cause of the crash continues.

Police said the crash, involving a 2012 Mercedes Benz and a 2004 Western Star truck, was reported at 1:56 p.m. on County Road 39 near the Inlet Road intersection. The collision caused substantial damage to both vehicles and debris and vehicle fluids were spread on all lanes of the highway, according to police.

The  was called in to extricate the driver of the Mercedes Benz, who was then treated by and airlifted by Suffolk County police helicopter to Stony Brook University Medical Center, police said.

Police did not reveal the Mercedes driver's condition. The driver of the truck refused medical attention, according to police.

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Taylor K. Vecsey (Editor) May 19, 2013 at 09:15 pm
I'm very sorry to hear this. My condolences are with his family and friends.
david May 19, 2013 at 08:28 pm
So sorry to hear this news. Mike helped me once or twice with my boat. A truly nice guy.
david May 19, 2013 at 08:27 pm
290 Montauk Highway.. at East Hampton/Wainscott border.
Drtee-Dancer May 19, 2013 at 04:44 am
Sounds great, but where is it ??
jmm May 18, 2013 at 06:59 am
my understanding was that the dogs were hit by a car upisland not in Montauk
bernette May 17, 2013 at 11:38 am
well after the town board meeting last night the way i see it is the whole town is affected andRead More everyting and everyweek is some one getting away with out paying , we have familys of teenagers sharing rooms with there parnets and siblngs , cause the cost of living , hmmm but no matter where you go it cost money , teachers have there work cut out for them if they have to spend 50 dollars to buy stuff its there choice , well what it boils down to is the childern parnetns rather drive cars and have nice clothes and fancy jelws than spend 5 or 1o dollars to pay for pens for there kids to go to schoo.also i dont feel the familys see what education really is is a free babysitting service thats my feelings ,
Liz Robertson May 19, 2013 at 07:49 am
Misty is back. 155 am Sunday. thanks everyone. a 48 hour tour of the woods was enough for her. sheRead More was on the front porch.
Liz Robertson May 18, 2013 at 05:53 pm
no. i've put up signs, left phone number in neighbors mailboxes and searched nearby roads by bike.Read More maybe she will show up at someone's house when she gets hungry. thanks for asking.
Taylor K. Vecsey (Editor) May 18, 2013 at 03:23 pm
Any luck, Liz?
Mrs.Susan Grimshaw May 17, 2013 at 08:33 am
Looking forward to meeting lots of Great White Shark Fans at the Montauk Star Island SharkRead More Tournament. S.G.
Taylor K. Vecsey (Editor) May 14, 2013 at 09:29 am
Yes. The town is in the final stages of review with the FAA. While they were hoping to have it upRead More and running by Memorial Day weekend, it looks more like the 1st of June.