Montauk, NY

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• Brookhaven mulls new jitney provider

  Brookhaven is mulling a new jitney provider to help the elderly run errands, get to medical appointments and explore the town.Montauk Bus of Center Moriches was the winning bid in a request for proposals last year, but a contract was never formalized, sa 7/15/13 Read more »

• Girls from Springs, Montauk encouraged to "tri"

  On Sunday, 50 girls from Springs and Montauk will rise up early and head to Maidstone Park in Springs to take part in a special 8 a.m. triathlon, something they have trained for since February.They should have no problem completing the race, having all p   Read more »

• LIRR: Wednesday morning rush 'looking good'

  LIRR trains were running on or close to schedule Wednesday morning, a day after round-the-clock repairs followed a derailment in the East River Tunnel."We're looking good," Long Island Rail Road spokesman Salvatore Arena said shortly before 7 a.m. and ab   Read more »

• Ridership for Sunday bus service shows big jump

  Suffolk's new Sunday bus service on the East End has gotten off to an impressive start, according to county Legis. Jay Schneiderman, who said ridership on some runs this year is exceeding last year's by nearly 50 percent.The buses, which operate from Mem   Read more »

• Person killed by LIRR train in Patchogue

  An eastbound train struck and killed a person Monday night just east of the Patchogue station, LIRR said.Service between Patchogue and Speonk on the Montauk branch has been temporarily suspended since the accident at 7:35 p.m., said LIRR spokeswoman Majo   Read more »

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• Events on Long Island

  ID, children under 18 free. Wednesdays through Mondays, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Fridays 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Parrish Art Museum, 279 Montauk Highway. (631) 283-2118; parrishart.org . WEST HEMPSTEAD North Shore Pops Concert Band, performing Broadway show tunes, Big   from The New York Times Read more »

• Calendar (7/11 to 7/21/13)

  Hike with East Hampton Trails Preservation Society. 8:30 a.m. Meet at Shadmoor State Park parking area off Route 27, Montauk. 238-5134. Bike Ride and Wolffer Vineyard with East Hampton Trails Preservation Society. 8:45 a.m. Meet at Wolffer Vineyard, 139 Sagg   from The Sag Harbor Express Read more »

• Classic Sandwiches, but Not Your Typical Diner

  of calamari, rock shrimp and razor-thin zucchini slices, all fried in a crunchy rice-flour batter and served with a lemony chipotle sauce. And don’t overlook the basics. While Mr. Gurvich’s Louisiana offerings are tempting, as are the local seafood options,   from The New York Times Read more »

• Amagansett: How Much Is Too Much?

  new beach and its attendant parking lot and restrooms. “You can’t get to the beach without disturbing the dunes,” he said. “Any disturbance of the dune could cause extensive flooding, cutting off Montauk.” Mr. Brew asked Mr. Ligorner if the report could be   from The East Hampton Star Read more »

• Town Beaches Maxed Out

  of putting an antenna or two down in the dune grass at Ditch Plains.” At Councilman Stanzione’s request, board members agreed to hold off on a final decision until after the proposal could be presented to the Montauk Citizens Advisory Committee.   from The East Hampton Star Read more »