🌱 East Hampton Daily: DWI + Avian Flu + Donate Cell Phones + St. John

Rise and shine, East Hampton! It's Thursday, so let me, Diane Witek, get you started with everything you need to know going on in East Hampton today.

First, today's weather:

A thunderstorm around in the p.m. High: 62, low: 51.

Here are the top stories today in East Hampton:

1. Eladio G. Paredes-Rosas, 24, an East Hampton man was heading east and seen "failing to maintain his lane of travel," police said. He was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated in Sagaponack Tuesday night, police said. (East Hampton Patch)
2. Several flocks of birds have been affected with the avian flu, shutting down a Sag Harbor game farm. In what has been called the nation’s worst bird flu outbreak in years has come home to roost on the East End. Last month, state Department of Agriculture officials euthanized thousands of pheasants and ducks at Spring Farm. Officials suggest that you properly cook poultry and eggs to kill bacteria and viruses. No human cases have been found in the U.S. (Dan's Papers)
3. Save a life, donate an unused cell phone! The phones will be repurposed into lifelines for Suffolk County’s most vulnerable residents. Collection bins are located at each Correctional Facility in the Visiting Lobby, at the Civil Enforcement Bureau in Yaphank, and at 1st District Court in Central Islip. For more information, visit www.SuffolkSheriff.com. (LongIsland.com)
4. St. John, a popular clothing retailer with "Hampton and NYC" vibes, has opened a shop at the Tanger Outlets in Riverhead. St. John is known for their simple and elegant knits. To find St. John, look for the Bloomingdales outlet in Tanger. (Patch)
5. Gas prices at the pumps have been climbing, more than a dollar per gallon in the span of a year. Both Nassau and Suffolk lawmakers will cap local sales tax collection on gas at $3. Maybe now we can breathe a little easier at the pumps. (Patch)

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Today in East Hampton:

• Totally Tots — East Hampton Library. (9:30 a.m.)
• Chair Yoga with Kate Alesio — East Hampton Library. (11 a.m.)
• Junior Lifeguard Training, Evaluating, & Testing — Session 2. (1 p.m.)
• Shelf Sitting Bunny & Easter Pop-Up Card. (4 p.m.)
• DIY Bath Bombs — East Hampton Library. (5 p.m.)
• Explore the Salt Marsh: Presented by Ranger Pat Riley. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Nextdoor Neighbor, Springs: "Hello, all! My store Love Adorned is looking for year-round, full-time help and also full and part-time summer help. Can you help me spread the word? If you know anyone interested, please send them to me. Thank you!" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Settlers Landing: "Diaper cake delivered to wrong address. We received a Diaper Cake addressed to Baby Nickolas Clemente. Please let me know if this is meant for you or if you know who it might belong to!" 🎂👶🏻 (Nextdoor)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Diane Witek

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