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🌱 Patch AM: How does giving birth in Southampton compare to Puerto Rico?
And check out NoFo Jewish Music Festival 2026 on the Southampton Patch calendar

Good morning Southampton! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How does giving birth in Southampton compare to Puerto Rico?
Also on today's calendar: NoFo Jewish Music Festival 2026 and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What gets bigger the more you take away? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-shower, with a high of 78 and low of 66 degrees.
- Monday: Humid; afternoon showers, temps: high: 77, low: 66.
- Tuesday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 77 and low of 70 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• I gave birth in both Puerto Rico and New York. There were several striking differences. (businessinsider.com subscription) — A mother compares giving birth to her first child in Southampton with delivering her second in San Juan, Puerto Rico, highlighting how smooth and straightforward her Southampton hospital experience felt. From short waits and bundled supplies to an easy epidural process, she contrasts that with Puerto Rico's doctor shortages, extra fees, and longer appointments, while still appreciating her overall care there.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Southampton
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★ Featured events ★
- NoFo Jewish Music Festival 2026 →
1254 Northville Turnpike, Riverhead
4:30 pm
Sunday August 30
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Other local events
- Little Lucy's Summer Adoptathon →
91 Jobs Ln, Southampton, NY, 11968
12:00 pm - Little Lucy's Adoptathon! →
Little Lucy's 91 Jobs Ln. Southampton
12:00 pm - Drawing with Mari →
Hampton Library, 2478 Main St, Bridgehampton
12:30 pm - Movie Matinee: "Raya and the Last Dragon" →
Quogue Library Inc, 90 Quogue St, Quogue
1:00 pm - Mondays at Madoo →
2478 Main St, Bridgehampton
10:00 am - Classic Movie: Mr. Deeds Goes to Town (1936) →
Rogers Memorial Library, 91 Coopers Farm Rd, Southampton
5:45 pm - Board of Trustees Work Session / Meeting →
Southampton, NY Calendar, 116 Hampton Road, Southampton
10:00 am - Toddler Time →
2478 Main St, Bridgehampton
10:30 am - SoFo Reptiles & Amphibians →
2478 Main St, Bridgehampton
3:30 pm - BOE Regular Meeting
Southampton UFSD Southampton, NY 11968
6:30 pm - Town Board Work Session →
Southampton, NY Calendar, 116 Hampton Road, Southampton
10:00 am
Sunday August 30
Monday August 31
Tuesday September 1
Thursday September 3
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🪧 Patch Classifieds
- Need a recommendation for good doc who takes Fidelis
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Is it just me or has there been an exorbitant amount of irresponsibility with regard to pets this season?!
Of course I am well aware that accidents happen & pets can slip out before you know what happened but these posts appear practically daily & it is… (Nextdoor Southampton)
- Bartlett Tree Experts posted a job opening for Arborist Sales Representative in Southampton. Apply here.
- Five Star Nursing posted a job opening for Dietary Aide - Southampton in Southampton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Southampton here.
🗞 Nearby News
Hampton Bays
- Red Creek Park Skatepark Set to Reopen in Hampton Bays Late This Fall (danspapers.com)
- Menhaden fishery decline impacts commercial fishermen in New York (newsday.com)
- Savor the Final Flavors of Summer on the East End (danspapers.com)
Bridgehampton
- Déjà Vu! McLain Ward Leads the Way Again in the $116,100 Douglas Elliman Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 5* (jumpernews.com)
- Recorded Deeds 05.04.23 (easthamptonstar.com)
Westhampton
- Man Charged With Felony DWI After 2-Car Hampton Bays Crash: Police (patch.com)
Ok Southampton! 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: A hole (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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