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🌱 Patch AM: Why East Hampton’s subway doors suddenly feel a little too quick
Spotted on the East Hampton calendar: Beach Guardians Orientation

Hi East Hampton! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why East Hampton’s subway doors suddenly feel a little too quick
Also on today's calendar: Beach Guardians Orientation and 9 more events.
Find out what's happening in East Hamptonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Today's riddle: What two things can you never eat for breakfast? . 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in East Hamptonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Monday: Windy with periods of rain, with a high of 52 and low of 29 degrees.
- Tuesday: Windy; rather cloudy, colder, temps: high: 33, low: 30.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny and windy, with a high of 36 and low of 30 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Are Hamptons Subway's New Sliding Doors Too Fast? (danspapers.com) — Hamptons Subway reports a perfect on-time record at every station, including East Hampton, and even has a flagman working the stretch between East Hampton and Amagansett. The tongue‑in‑cheek newsletter also notes rider drops in rainy weeks, faster sliding doors worrying some older passengers, and a quirky potato giveaway planned for early‑morning commuters.
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📸 Around East Hampton
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🗓 Upcoming Events in East Hampton
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★ Featured events ★
- Beach Guardians Orientation
Rogers Memorial Library, 91 Coopers Farm Rd, Southampton
6:00 pm
Thursday January 8
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Other local events
- Holiday Camp at The Green School
The Green School , 287 Merchants Path , Sagaponack
9:00 am - Holiday Camp at The Green School
The Green School , 287 Merchants Path , Sagaponack
9:00 am - Wellness 60+ Qi Gong Dance with Margaret
East Hampton Town, NY Calendar , 128 Springs Fireplace Road , East Hampton
9:45 am - CANCELED Wellness 60+ Chair Yoga with Stacy
East Hampton Town, NY Calendar , 128 Springs Fireplace Road , East Hampton
11:00 am - Pre-K Exploration & Free Play 2025 - 2026
Montauk Playhouse , 240 Edgemere Street , Montauk
11:30 am - Celebrate New Year's Eve at R.AIRE
259 E Montauk Hwy , Hampton Bays
6:00 am - Holiday Camp at The Green School
The Green School , 287 Merchants Path , Sagaponack
9:00 am - New Year's Eve Bash at CMEE
376 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Turnpike , Bridgehampton
10:00 am - Celebrate New Year's Eve at Nick & Toni's
136 N Main St , East Hampton
5:30 pm - Holiday Camp at The Green School
The Green School , 287 Merchants Path , Sagaponack
9:00 am - A Glowing Shabbat
13 Woods Ln , East Hampton
4:00 pm
Monday December 29
Tuesday December 30
Wednesday December 31
Friday January 2
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- East Hampton Schools posted a job opening for Head Coach Boys Volleyball in East Hampton. Apply here.
- Whitsons Culinary Group posted a job opening for Food Service Worker - East Hampton School Nutrition in East Hampton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near East Hampton here.
🗞 Nearby News
Amagansett
- NYU prof congratulated Jeffrey Epstein on wealth days after he was accused of sex crimes, docs reveal (nypost.com)
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- LI Weather: How Much Snow Fell, What's Expected For Saturday (patch.com)
- Tyler, the Creator Drops Surprise Track "SAG Harbor" With Accompanying Music Video (hypebeast.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: Lunch and dinner. (From Norine S.)
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