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Hello Southampton! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why did a Southampton drug-bust house go up in flames?
  • See how a quirky Southampton castle became a glamorous family home
  • Southampton driver among several facing new drug and DWI charges.

Also on today's calendar: Tremendous Office Furniture & Soft Seating Liquidation Sale and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 69 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Sunday: A little afternoon rain, temps: high: 63, low: 58.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny, breezy and nice, with a high of 70 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Fire breaks out at Southampton house that had been target of home invasion (newsday.com) — Southampton Town police are investigating a fire at a West Neck Road house that was the scene of a home invasion and major marijuana seizure just two weeks earlier. Multiple East End fire departments knocked down the blaze, and officials say it's too soon to know if the fire is connected to the earlier burglary-turned-drug bust, which uncovered about 1,000 pounds of marijuana.
   

2. Tour of Southampton Landmark with Castle-Inspired Architecture (galeriemagazine.com) — A distinctive Gothic Revival mansion in Southampton has been transformed from a long-ignored oddity into a richly restored family home, blending castle-like architecture with glamorous, art-filled interiors. Designer-owner Alvise Orsini reimagined the historic Balcastle estate, reviving its gardens, brightening its rooms, and turning its whimsical gazebo and poolside spaces into dramatic yet livable gathering spots for his family and friends.
   

3. Drivers Face Drug Charges (easthamptonstar.com) — Recent police reports detail several drug- and alcohol-related driving arrests on East End roads, including a Sag Harbor crash involving a 52-year-old Southampton man accused of impaired driving and aggravated unlicensed operation. Other incidents sent drivers and passengers to Stony Brook Southampton Hospital, highlighting ongoing safety and enforcement issues on local highways and village streets.
   

4. Andrew Cuomo buys 7-acre Southampton home (therealdeal.com) — Former New York governor Andrew Cuomo has bought a $9.6 million, 7‑acre waterfront estate in Remsenburg, within the Town of Southampton, as a summer home. The property includes a former hunting-lodge main house, guesthouse, pool, tennis court, and significant water frontage, and Cuomo reportedly purchased it in cash through an LLC while planning to sell off adjacent empty lots.
   

5. The Ultimate Guide to Designing an Unforgettable Entryway (galeriemagazine.com) — Designers highlight how a Southampton cottage and a cedar-shingled vacation home use playful lighting, patterned wallpaper, and garden views to make their entryways feel welcoming and personal. Their approach shows local homeowners how even modest halls in Southampton houses can mix formal details with whimsical touches to set the tone for the whole home.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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