🌱 Southampton Daily: 2 More Cannabis Farms + 'Hamptons 2.0' + ALS

Morning, everybody. Diane Witek here this morning to walk you through the most important things happening in and around town.

First, today's weather:

Some sun, then turning cloudy. High: 64, low: 60.

Here are the top stories today in Southampton:

1. The NY state Cannabis Control Board granted conditional cultivator licenses to two more East End farms; Oregon Road Organics in Cutchogue and WJF Farms in Peconic and Bridgehampton Loam LLC. In total, seven Long Island farms have been granted conditional licenses. (Dan's Papers)
2. U.S. health officials caution against making parallels between monkeypox and COVID-19. "The current risk to the public is low," said New York Health Commissioner Dr. Mary T. Bassett. (Patch)
3. 'Hamptons 2.0' is what locals are calling the new trend of newbies coming to the Northfork and don't leave. Their attitude is that "this is our time" and locals should shop during the week, when they're not there, but in fact, they are still present. Most locals say they are not anti-tourist or against changing with the times, but they insist that newcomers be respectful of the area. (New York Post)
4. ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease is a neurodegenerative disease that results in the progressive loss of motor neurons that control voluntary muscles — with no cure. I know this first-hand; my sister-in-law has ALS and has lost all ability in her legs and hands. Join the fight as "ALS patients and their families raise awareness with ALS Ride For Life." Please donate today! (News 12 Brooklyn)

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Today in Southampton:

• Heartsaver CPR with AED and First Aid Course. (8:30 a.m.)
• LOVE Binetti Returns to the Hamptons. (11 a.m.)
• Water Mill Museum. (11 a.m.)
• In Process @ The Watermill Center. (5:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Long Island Council on Alcoholism & Drug Dependence: "LICADD’s Substance Use Hotline is still operating 24/7. Clinicians are available to make treatment referrals, provide information about how to stay safe and sober! Whether you are in recovery, actively using, have a family member struggling." (Facebook) (Website)

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— Diane Witek

About me: Impassioned Writer, Website Designer, Social Media Marketer and newly proclaimed Baker. Lover of nature and animals of all kinds.

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