🌱 Southampton Daily: 2,500 Home Testing Kits To Be Distributed

Good morning, neighbors! Diane Witek here with the Wednesday edition of the Southampton Daily.

First, today's weather:

Not as cold, becoming breezy. High: 45, low: 44.

Here are the top stories in Southampton today:

1. According to the Town of Southampton press release, "2,500 at-home testing kits will be distributed throughout the Town of Southampton over the next two weeks by the Southampton Town Department of Public Safety and Emergency Management. The at-home COVID-19 testing kits will be distributed through partnerships with the Villages within Southampton Town, non-governmental community organizations and at local pop-up distribution sites." See dates, time and locations. (Southampton Patch)
2. Three incidents at Riverhead High School in recent days that include two students revived by Narcan and another who felt ill after ingesting an edible appear "unrelated" and not related to opioids or fentanyl, Riverhead Police Chief David Hegermiller said Tuesday. "This is not a crisis," Hegermiller told Patch. He said that just because Narcan was administered it "doesn't mean that there was an opioid overdose." Also, he said, as far as the investigation indicates so far, "it appears all" the incidents were "not caused by opioids or fentanyl.". ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(Riverhead Patch)
3. Earth Brands, a biodegradable cup company was started by a Long Island college student and his friend. After sending billionaire Mark Cuban 50 cups to sample, the deal was struck. Cuban and a Wall Street private equity firm invested $1.75 million in the company. The cups are made from corn-based polymers, that would break down in 90 days when industrially composted. (Subscription: Newsday)

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Today in Southampton:

• Creative Arts Contest: New Beginnings. (8 a.m.)
• Discovery Club: Space Exploration — Town of Southampton Youth Bureau. (4:30 p.m.)
• Teen Views on the News (TV-ON) — Town of Southampton Youth Bureau. (6:30 p.m.)
• Tanaku Lodge — Where EVERYTHING is Bigger! (Zoom). (6:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Stony Brook Southampton Hospital: "Dr. Seth Korbin, a valued and well-respected orthopedic surgeon here at Stony Brook Southampton Hospital, received a Commendation Award from the State of New York presented by Assemblyman Dean Murray for heroic actions in August 2021." (Facebook) (Website)
• Southampton School District Information: "A Change Wars fundraising initiative in the Southampton School District, spearheaded by School Resource Officers Tiffany Lubold and Lisa McCulley, brought Southampton Intermediate School students together to raise money for local families." (Facebook) (Website)
• Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation: "PSA for #spayandneuter month and reminder for those feeding outdoor cats: 🐾 Don't mix wet and dry food together, they will freeze (unless you know they will eat it right away). 🐾 Do not leave canned food out in colder temps. 🐾 Do not heat water or wet food — room temp is ideal." (Facebook) (Website)
• Southampton Youth Bureau: "The Southampton Youth Bureau is excited to announce their first episode of Teen Views On The News! While interviewing Lt. Ralph from the Southampton Town Police Department about the DEA’s National Drug Take Back Day, our crew discovers a new product that helps neutralize unused medications which makes it safer for disposal." (Instagram) (Website)
• Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation: "To show our l❤️ve to you, we've made it even easier to get the products your pets need! 🎉 SASF is excited to offer all our patrons and patients convenient online pharmaceutical services. We offer a wide range of medication and dietary." (Facebook) (Website)
• Noyac Civic Council: "Please take Sen. Anthony Palumbo's 2022 Legislative Survey: "This is a valuable way for me to see which issues are of most importance to you and your families. I welcome your feedback and look forward to reviewing the responses." (Facebook)

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— Diane Witek

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