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🌱 Patch AM: How Suffolk’s Democratic power struggle could shape East Hampton politics
Spotted on the East Hampton calendar: Trance-Formation Tuesday: Stress Less, Live More

Coffee in hand, East Hampton? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How Suffolk's Democratic power struggle could shape East Hampton politics
Also on today's calendar: Trance-Formation Tuesday: Stress Less, Live More and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: Clouds giving way to some sun, with a high of 69 and low of 54 degrees.
- Tuesday: Some sun, then clouds, temps: high: 68, low: 62.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, nice and warm, with a high of 75 and low of 55 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Rich Schaffer secures Suffolk County Dem Chair, defeats Southold leader Kathryn Casey Quigley (timesreview.com) — Suffolk County Democrats have re‑elected Rich Schaffer as county chair, defeating challenger Kathryn Casey Quigley in a race that drew endorsements from East Hampton Town Supervisor Kathee Burke‑Gonzalez and other top officials. For East Hampton residents, the outcome shapes how local Democratic energy and fundraising will be coordinated heading into November's elections across the East End and New York's 1st District.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in East Hampton
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★ Featured events ★
- Trance-Formation Tuesday: Stress Less, Live More →
Zoom,
2:30 pm
Tuesday October 13
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Other local events
- Wellness Monday: Connecting to Creativity through Sound with Stephanie Joyce →
The Church, 48 Madison St, Sag Harbor
9:00 am - Hamptons International Film Festival: Wicker →
Guild Hall, 158 Main Street, East Hampton
6:00 pm - Hampton Maid Introduces New Early Bird Breakfast Special Beginning October 13 →
R.AIRE at The Hampton Maid, 259 E Montauk Hwy, Hampton Bays
8:00 am - Fall Promos at the Hampton Maid →
The Hampton Maid, 259 E Montauk Hwy, Hampton Bays
9:00 am - Baby Shower & Parent Resource Fair →
East Hampton Library, 159 Main St, East Hampton
10:30 am - Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group →
East Hampton Library, 159 Main St, East Hampton
11:00 am - Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group →
East Hampton Library, 159 Main St, East Hampton
11:00 am - One on one Medicare Counseling and Assistance →
East Hampton Library, 159 Main St, East Hampton
12:30 pm - Club Dance: K to 2nd Grade →
2 Gingerbread Ln Ext, East Hampton
3:00 pm - East Hampton Historical Society Restoration of Mulford Farmhouse Leads to Twenty-Fold Increase →
Mulford Farm Museum, 10 James Ln, East Hampton
11:00 am - Yoga with Stacy Haessler →
East Hampton Library, 159 Main St, East Hampton
12:30 pm
Monday October 12
Tuesday October 13
Thursday October 15
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Review: HIFF Opening Night Movie: I PLAY ROCKY —T.J. Clemente Read on Patch
- The judging panel for the Trustees' Largest Clam Contest featured East Hampton Town Councilman Tom Flight, Town Historian Hugh King, and New York State Assembly Member Tommy John Schiavoni.
The three local leaders conducted a blind tasting of homemade red and white clam chowders, scoring each entry on appearance, body, balance of… (Nextdoor Louse Point)
- Lululemon Athletica, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Manager, Operations | East Hampton in East Hampton. Apply here.
- Regal Cinemas Corporation posted a job opening for East Hampton-Team Member in East Hampton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near East Hampton here.
🗞 Nearby News
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- Hamptons Subway Attracts Deluge of Celebrities (danspapers.com)
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- This $7.5M Bridgehampton Estate Has Its Own Buddhist Temple (newsbreak.com)
Southampton
- Man Charged With DWI After Water Mill Crash Sunday: Police (patch.com)
Ok East Hampton! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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