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Hamptons is cracking down DWI this summer

Hamptons is cracking down on DWI this summer….The Hamptons were incredibly busy for the 4th of July weekend, and with that so were the local police and the East End DWI task force. I am told from a reliable source that the East End Local Police from Montauk to Westhampton had several sobriety check points all over. If people are caught drunk driving, they will need a dui attorney springfield il, or indeed based more locally, to help with the legal fallout. At these sobriety check points, drivers were expected to complete an ETG test and submit to a breathalyzer to determine whether unsafe levels of alcohol were present in their bloodstream. You can learn more about drug tests for alcohol by checking out some of the useful resources on the Countrywide Testing website. Police officers from Suffolk and NYS troopers were recruited to help stop intoxicated drivers in the Hamptons. Police were in unmarked vehicles and it is rumored that there may have been over 35 arrests this 4th of July weekend. I am told buses were brought in to transport the arrested, but I am not sure how accurate this is, I will get more definitive information and updates in due course.

DWI Task Force will be adding checkpoints this summer SO BEWARE! DON’T DRINK & DRIVE, IT IS NOT WORTH THE CONSEQUENCES….I have been told a DUI could cost you as much as $10,000 in the Hamptons…. The penalties vary from state to state so if you find yourself facing legal recourse for your actions behind the wheel, it may be wise to get hold of a lawyer to defend your rights. Those in NJ may want to reach out to the Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall – Click here to contact.

If you are going to go out for a good time and drinking is involved make sure you have a designated driver for the evening, arrange for car service, hire a designated driver or stay where you are for the night. If you are the kind of person who simply can’t stay sober then you might want to consider whether or not you may have a problem with alcoholism – there are rehab programs in place, like those of Enterhealth, to help those struggling with managing their booze intake so if you feel you could fall into this category, it might be worth looking into. Police departments across Suffolk County and the East End DWI Task Force are cracking down on drunk driving and boating and will be conducting additional checkpoints aimed at cracking down on drunken and drug impaired drivers and boaters.

“Hire a Sober Driver Tonight, not a Good Criminal Defense Attorney Tomorrow”.

Job Opportunities in Sag Harbor

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
POSITION 1
Sag Harbor Union Free School District has the following position available:
POSITION: SCHOOL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR 12-Month, Full-Time, Tenure Track Administrative
SIZE: 1,015 students, Pre-K-12, located in an elementary and secondary school
BUDGET: 2014-2015 Budget is $36,869,503
QUALIFICATIONS:
New York State administrative certification as a School Business Official, School District Business Leader, or School District Administrator.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Directly responsible to the Superintendent of Schools, with authority and responsibility for directing all business operations of the District such as planning and administering the annual budget; payroll and employee benefits, management of the investment portfolio, cash flow, and records; insurance and risk management, and purchasing. This position is also responsible for supervising support services such as pupil transportation and food services operations.
SALARY:
Negotiable based upon qualifications of successful candidate
TIMELINE: Interested candidates should upload to OLAS the following:
1. cover letter
2. resume
3. copy of New York State certification
4. unofficial transcripts
5. names and contact information of at least three professional references
DEADLINE: July 7th – are due in OLAS.
SCREENING: July 8th through 10th candidates will be screened.
INTERVIEWS: July 11th and 14th – interviews will be held.

POSITION 2
Director of Athletics, Physical Education, Health, Wellness, and Personnel.
12-Month, Full Time, Tenure Track Administrative Position
SIZE: 1,015 students in grades Pre-K-12
QUALIFICATIONS:
School Administrator and Supervision certification (SAS) or School District Administrator certification (SDA)
In addition: New York State Physical Education certification
Successful experience in administration
Familiarity with employee hiring and recruitment
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
To direct the operation and administration of the District’s athletics, physical education, health, wellness, and personnel programs for administrators, teachers, and instructional support staff. The employee is directly responsible to the Superintendent of Schools.
SALARY:
Salary is negotiable based upon qualifications of successful candidate.
TIMELINE: Interested candidates should upload to OLAS the following:
1. cover letter
2. resume
3. copy of New York State certification
4. unofficial transcripts
5. names and contact information of at least three professional references

HURRY***DEADLINE: July 7th – are due in OLAS.
July 8th through 11th – applications will be screened.
Week of July 14th – interviews will be held.

Hamptons Emergency Care Information

“In the Know” Hamptons Emergency Care Information …Greetings Mouthpiece Readers in continuing to keep you in the know, being in an unfamiliar place when traveling can be scary if a medical emergency arises . How many times have you visited an area and you or a member of your family gets ill and need to seek emergency medical attention? I suppose your first choice is to visit the emergency room if you are in the Hamptons, but my friends there are alternatives if this is not life threatening emergency. There are walk-in Medical Centers in various areas in the Hamptons.

Wainscott: Wainscott Walk In Medical Care:

Wainscott Walk-In Medical Care is a privately owned business that services patients of all ages. The practice currently includes founder, Dr. Blake Kerr, as well as Dr. Ilona Polak and Pediatrician, Dr. Michael Schessel.

Please call the office for insurance information

83 Wainscott Northwest Rd, Wainscott, NY 11975

Phone:(631) 537-1892**hours: Mon – Fri: 8:30 am – 4:00 pm, Sat: 8:30 am – 1:00 pm

East Hampton, NY: East Hampton Walk-In Medical Care

Quality Urgent Medical Care In East Hampton

470 Montauk Hwy.

East Hampton, NY 11937
(631) 329-5900
Summer Hours*
Monday through Friday – 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Saturday – 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Sunday – 8:30 am to 3:00 pm
Fall Hours
Friday through Monday – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Current Insurances: Aetna, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Cigna, Empire Plan (NYSHIP)
Island Group Administration, Medicare, United Healthcare/Oxford

http://easthamptonwalk-in.com

Southampton: Dr. Mark R. Kot, MD

Southampton Urgent Medical Care is a family practice that specializes in the treatment of minor injuries and also offers flu shots. The practicing physician at the office is Dr. Mark Kot. Walk-ins are welcome.

Dr. Kot accepts the following insurances: Anthem Blue Cross PPO
Empire Plan NYSHIP, Empire PPO / EPO / Indemnity Plans, Island Group Administration, MEDICARE,
TriCare (Military Service Personnel)

609 Hampton Rd, Southampton, NY 11968

Phone:(631) 204-9600 Hours: 9a-6pm (call for days)

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY, PLEASE CALL 911

Southampton Hospital:

240 Meeting House LaneSouthampton, NY 11968

Emergency Medical Services

Southampton Hospital is in partnership with the Emergency Medical Service (EMS) organizations throughout Long Island’s South Fork. These volunteer organizations perform a vital, often life-saving service to residents and visitors, providing advanced life support delivered by paramedics 24 hours a day. These trained and experienced volunteers often improve the outcome before a patient arrives at the Hospital’s Emergency Department.

Local EMS Agencies

Amagansett Fire Department – Ambulance
East Hampton Village Ambulance
Montauk Fire Department – Ambulance
Springs Fire Department – Ambulance
Bridgehampton Fire Department – Ambulance
East Quogue Fire Department – Ambulance
Flanders-Northampton Volunteer Ambulance
Hampton Bays Volunteer Ambulance
Sag Harbor Volunteer Ambulance
Southampton Village Volunteer Ambulance
Southampton Volunteer Ambulance
Westhampton War Memorial Volunteer Ambulance

Peconic Bay Medical Center

1300 Roanoke Avenue
Riverhead, NY 11901
Phone: 631-548-6000
[email protected]

The largest hospital on Long Island’s East End, PBMC Health is a comprehensive continuum of services and providers dedicated to serving the full range of healthcare and wellness needs of the families and communities of Eastern Suffolk County and all of Long Island.

Happy Father’s Day to all of the Incredible Dads…

Happy Father’s Day to all of the Incredible Dads…I would first like to say Happy Father’s day to all the Dad’s who are AWESOME Dads…many many men are unaware how to be a dad and miss out on critical years in their children life. I was blessed to have met my husband, he exemplifies what a dad is. He is kind, loving, a strong disciplinarian, funny, childish, and affectionate dad. He is the dad that I wanted growing up, he never judges and loves unconditional. He communicates with our girls and subsequently they are so open with him about everything and never uncomfortable approaching any topic with him. He challenges their minds and makes them work to their full potential, there is no slacking in our home. Our girls are who they are today because of both of us.

Fathers Day is so much more than buying a gift, however, if you must then make it mean something, it should say I was thinking about you and thought that you would like and appreciate this small token of my love for you. Something like a watch can have a lot of meaning, it could mean that your love for your dad is timeless and that he is always there for you at your side. You can get him a watch from somewhere like Jacobs The Jeweller: shop here if you wanted to. But there are loads of other gifts that you can get for your father, that will have a lot of meaning as well. A Father’s day gift does not need to be grand or expensive, parents don’t expect that or require it. Parents will just appreciate something that has thought put into it, perhaps something personalized to them. Nothing shows your love for your father like a portrait of him, the family, or his pet 100% Hand-Painted By Talented Portrait Painters. It’s simple, but it symbolizes your adoration for your father. The reason why men never have the same drama with other men like women have with other women is because they keep it simple and stupid….This is the same philosophy that should be used when buying that gift for your Dad, Brother, Friend or Husband….SIMPLE & STUPID….Do you notice that commercials for men are always simple, stupid and funny…..they like that, it appeals to them…. If your father is a watch lover, then why not buy him a classic watch from the Certified Watch Store that he will guarantee to love! Here are a few idea’s if you are in the Hamptons this weekend:

I love the Kite and Toy Store in Sag Harbor..Kites of the Harbor, they have some of the funniest and unique items that I am sure a dad would love….
Some Dads love video games: try the Game Stop in Bridgehampton
Dads love sports try Olympia Sports in Bridgehampton or Gubbins in East Hampton or Southampton
How about getting dad something for his bike: Many bike shops in every town
Kayat tour for you and Dad…call Amagansett Beach & Bike see if you could buy a gift certificate
Dads love Pizza…How about a gift certificate to a local Pizza Shop
TJMaxx in Bridgehampton always has really great gift ideas for Dads: trying sticking to simple, funny and stupid…I promise you it will be a hit with dad
bag of oreo cookies and Milk

Some websites for other crazy ideas:
http://test.originalmancandle.com/

I personally think dads just want to be appreciated for the day, a card, breakfast and spending time with the one he loves..

I am sure many of the restaurants will be open to accommodate for Father’s Day….I think we might venture out to dinner to see a movie and eat out today, with dad paying of course…..

I wish you all a great Day!!!

Top 7 reasons to stay informed on the Suffolk County Water Quality Crisis

Top 7 reasons to stay informed on the Suffolk County Water Quality Crisis:

“70% of the nitrogen pollution in the Great South Bay comes from unsewered residential properties,” said Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone. “Suffolk County has 360,000 unsewered homes, which is more than the entire state of New Jersey.

Vivid, colorful sunset on Great South Bay, Jackie Weisberg

1) Nitrogen is the number one threat to Suffolk County’s ground and surface waters.

2) Nitrogen is polluting our aquifers, our sole source of drinking water here on Long Island.

3) Nitrogen pollution of our waters threatens Suffolk County’s public health and safety.

4) Nitrogen is decimating our wetlands and marshes, killing off our last natural line of defense against storms like Superstorm Sandy.

5) Nitrogen is polluting our bays, rivers and waterways, killing off sea life and threatening the future recreational use of our world class beaches.

6) Polluted waters have already destroyed a once booming clamming industry and threatens to destroy our multi billion dollar tourist industry.

7) Poor water quality hinders our potential for future economic development throughout the county

Read more on this serious crisis in Long Island:

Bellone Announces Major Initiative to Address Suffolk County’s Declining Water QualityCan Long Island Be Saved, Part V: Cuomo’s Initiative to Water Quality and Coastal Resilience

Suffolk County Steve Bellone Facebook Page

I am not sure where the Hamptons falls in this potential water crisis, I know that Sag Harbor Village is offering a rebate and incentive program for 50% for anyone with waterfront property in the village who upgrade their failing septic system. Rebates would be limited to 50 percent of the total cost of the work with total reimbursements, depending on the extent and type of work, capped at $2,500 to $6,000. A typical septic system would cost approximately $5,000. The village is spending $50,000 on the program, and states if it is successful they will continue it next year. Hopefully all parties involved will come to an agreement and the program will be voted on at the next meeting in July 2014.

Ultimately, it is undeniable that water supply issues can have a significant impact on businesses. For those that are willing to opt for an upgrade septic system installation, they will likely be better off, but for those that don’t, they may suffer even more. Moreover, no one wants to feel that they are paying too much for a water supply that is inadequate. Consequently, if you are unhappy with your water supplier, it might be wise to reach out to a water consultant to determine your next steps. Whether you want to simply lower your water bill or secure refunds for water supply and wastewater overcharging, a team of water consultants can help your business to find a water solution that works for you. Tempted to learn more? Why not do some research online so that you can see how easy it is to switch your water supplier? Above all, there is always a possibility that contacting a water consultant could save your business a significant amount of money and time so do not be afraid to compare some of the different water suppliers out there to address your specific needs.

Vanessa Leggard

*IN CASE OF EMERGENCY, PLEASE CALL 911*

Southampton Hospital:

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