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Week in Review: Full Sandy Coverage; Search Continues for Hit-and-Run Driver

Also: Wainscott house burns down Thursday morning.

While Sandy certainly dominated the headlines on Long Island throughout the week, there was actually some non-Hurricane related news. Here's what you might have missed (Scroll further down for our complete Sandy coverage):

CRIME

: Vernon Lester's family says they hope the driver who struck and killed a pedestrian last week in Amagansett is caught.

Cops: Man Broke Into Impound Yard: East Hampton man reportedly was attempting to get his wheel spacers back.

: Middletown police say a 24-year-old East Hampton man asked a stranger for marijuana, gave him the $20, and when the man took off, decided to report the incident as robbery.

ELECTION

Suffolk Elections Board: The Vote Will Go On: Officials working with LIPA to make sure polling places have power, will hook up generators at ones that don't.

FIRE

Wainscott Home Gutted in Early Morning Fire: Bridgehampton and East Hampton fire departments responded to a fire at the home of Bridgehampton Fire District treasurer and secretary; no serious injuries reported.

SANDY COVERAGE

  • Legion Opens for Those Who Need a Warm Place to Sleep
  • Coming Together To Help Sandy Victims
  • Thiele: Conserve Gas Through Weekend
  • 'Mobile Village' in East Hampton Set Up for LIPA Workers
  • Montauk School Sustained Damage During Storm
  • What's Open
  • Saturday Service Planned for Woman Who Died During Storm
  • Gas Hunt in the Hamptons Tweeted
  • UPDATE: Long Lines at the Pump
  • Red Cross Shelter Closes; School Still Open for Hot Showers
  • Breakfast Fundraiser Sunday Will Raise Money for Mansir Family
  • PHOTOS: Sandy Topples Lauder Cottage
  • PHOTOS: Sandy Couldn't Cancel Halloween in East Hampton
  • Aerial Photos: Sandy Wreaks Havoc on Hamptons Shoreline
  • Schools Close for the Rest of the Week
  • Aerial Photos: Sag Harbor Post-Sandy
  • Cops: Use Extreme Caution When Trick-or-Treating
  • UPDATE: Police Say Woman Fell Victim to Hurricane
  • What's Open on Wednesday?
  • Where's the Worst Damage in Town?
  • School Districts Cancel Wednesday Classes
  • Dead Body Washes Up on Georgica
  • UPDATE: Most of East Hampton Town Without Power
  • Businesses Stayed Opened as Long as Possible
  • Tuesday's Bishop - Altschuler Debate Canceled Due to Hurricane Sandy
  • VIDEO: Old Fireplace Under Siege
  • PHOTOS: Sag Harbor Experiencing Serious Flooding Already
  • School Districts Cancel Tuesday Classes
  • Expect Reduced Service on Shelter Island Ferries During High Tide
  • Sag Harbor Village in State of Emergency; Shelter Opens
  • Supe: Beaches Already Taking a Beating
  • SHARE YOUR PHOTOS: Sandy Arrives in East Hampton
  • East Hampton Readies for Sandy
  • What's Closed? Here's a List
  • School Districts Cancel Monday Classes
  • SHARE YOUR PHOTOS: East Hampton Is Sandy-Ready
  • No Shelter Information Available Just Yet
  • Bonac Tips: How To Prepare for Sandy
  • Storm Watch: Important Numbers to Have
  • East Hampton Officials Prepare for Sandy

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Taylor K. Vecsey (Editor) May 22, 2013 at 02:55 pm
Thank you for posting. Please be sure to also post on our calendar. Thanks!
ViralGrain May 21, 2013 at 11:51 am
Unbelievable. So much for majority rule. The board forgets who they work for. They made a mockery ofRead More the democratic process. What they did was nothing different then totalitarian rule. They should be relived of their duty for not representing the people and supporting the majority rule. One can only imagine what other crooked decision making may be taking place that is contrary to the people's wishes. Shame on them! The mayer is a coward who forgets what side his bred is buttered on. The majority got him his job along with the other councilmen and they chose to turn their back on the ones who gave them a job. Bunch of arrogant, out of touch with the people, conceded morons is what they are.
jennifer.wilson May 21, 2013 at 09:44 am
My name is Rich Wilson. I am running for the East Hampton School Board. My agenda is no secret. ItRead More is to increase Scientific Literacy for all of our students in order for them to be better prepared when they enter an increasingly complex and technological world. I have been involved in this initiative for the last 2 years, working with teachers and administrators in all of the school districts in the Town of East Hampton. Cooperatively with a private donor and The GEHEF (Greater East Hampton Education Foundation), we have successfully begun supplying training and complete FOSS (Full Option Science System) materials to our Elementary and Middle School teachers. Using FOSS,The students discover the basic concepts of science through hands-on investigations, the teacher doesn't "cover" them. This is not text book driven, or rote memorization. Writing, reading and math are included with each investigation, resulting in a better understanding of the way the world works. This is being accomplished WITHOUT taxpayer dollars. I am now involved in another joint project to benefit our students that is not funded by taxpayers - the details will be announced soon. I have been involved in Science education for most of my life : Sag Harbor School District (1968 - 1998) - Wrote and delivered the lab component of the K-6 Elementary Science Curriculum . - Started the first Robotics class in 1995. Was the only team from Long Island at the time to compete nationally in the FIRST Competition, (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) competition. -Taught a Biology Research class in conjunction with a Biology professor at SUNY Old Westbury. -Co-taught a "Timetables of History" seminar with a High School Social Studies teacher. East Hampton (1986 - 2004) -Owned and operated the "Village Toy Shop and Gifted Generation" , an educational toy store on Main Street, E.H. Amagansett (2003 - 2005) -Owned and operated "ROBOtech" in Amagansett Square, where we taught Lego Mindstorms Robotics to individuals and school groups. I now have the time to devote to the East Hampton School Board and hopefully play a part in the continuing efforts to better the future for all of our students, including my four grandchildren.
jennifer.wilson May 21, 2013 at 09:43 am
Vote Rich Wilson, East Hampton School Board & here is why:
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.