🌱 East Hampton Daily: State Of Emergency Declared + Dominy Shops

Up and at 'em, East Hampton! Diane Witek here to get you all caught up to start this day off on an informed note. Here's everything worth knowing in East Hampton today.

First, today's weather:

Blizzard, accumulating 8-12". High: 29, low: 17.

Here are the top stories in East Hampton today:

1. The National Weather Service says a blizzard warning has been issued for Suffolk County, with wind gusts up to 60 mph and heavy snow causing whiteout conditions in the forecast for Saturday. Governor Kathy Hochul declared a State of Emergency and warns everyone to stay off the roads. Long Island is expected to be one of the hardest-hit areas in the state, and it could get between 10 to 16 inches of snow, according to Governor Hochul. (Patch)
2. As told by East Hampton Star, the East Hampton Village Board has approved a lease agreement with the East Hampton Historical Society for the Dominy Shops at 73 North Main St., effective Feb. 1, 2023. “The village wants to activate the space as a museum, so it’s not just, ‘Hey, that’s a terrific restoration,’ ” said Stephen Long, director of the historical society, in a phone interview this week. “The story of the Dominys and their impact on East Hampton will finally be accessible to visitors.”(Subscription: East Hampton Star)
3. Several films for kids and adults will be shown at local libraries over the next week. At the East Hampton Library, Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice," as depicted in a 2005 adaptation starring Keira Knightley, will be shown in the Baldwin Family Room at 1 p.m. on Friday. (NewKudo)
4. Can't get to the voting polls? No problem! Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation, this week, to allow voting by absentee ballot due to the COVID-19 pandemic through 2022. This legislation continues to allow New Yorkers to request an absentee ballot during the pandemic where there is a risk of contracting or spreading disease that may cause illness to the voter or other members of the public. "No one should have to choose between exercising their right to vote and protecting their health and safety," Governor Hochul said. "This legislation will ensure the pandemic does not create inaccessibility for voters during upcoming elections and help protect New Yorkers' access to the ballot."(East Hampton Star)

Today in East Hampton:

• Young Adult Winter Reading Challenge. (All Day)
• Defensive Driving Class (CLASS IS FULL). (9:30 a.m.)
• Community Service: Teen Tech - East Hampton Library. (10 a.m.)
• Teen Tech Time: Teens help adults with computer questions: One on One Tech. (10 a.m.)
• After Hours: Harry Potter Escape Room! (5 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Guild Hall of East Hampton: "Happy 70th to G.E. Smith - legendary rocker, member of the Guild Hall Academy of the Arts, and all around sweetheart human.🎸🎂Follow @gesmithmusic.🎥G. E. Smith performing last summer in our John Drew Backyard Theater. #gesmith." (Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, East Hampton North: "Looking for someone who will label and stamp postcards. 6-8 hrs. work. Easy job you (or your kid) can do at home. Text/call me to discuss payment options. (917) 275-3303." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, East Hampton North: "Lost dog! Call (917) 626-4664. Lost from Terbell lane in east Hampton. Thanks!" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, East Hampton Town Lanes: "#snowblowing - Hi everyone local in east Hampton will be out after the storm cleaning up driveways and walkways call or text for quote (631) 353-1288." (Nextdoor)

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