🌱 Southampton Daily: DWI + Cystic Fibrosis Benefit Night + VAX

Happy Thursday, neighbors! Diane Witek here to get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note.

First, today's weather:

Winds becoming strong. High: 56, low: 50.

Here are the top stories today in Southampton:

1. This Saturday night the Riptide hosts Cystic Fibrosis Night at Nassau Coliseum for their National Lacrosse League game against Philadelphia. Proceeds will benefit the Boomer Esiason Foundation. The New York Riptide teamed up with the Westhampton Beach Brewing Company — which created a special IPA — to help Gunnar Esiason in his quest to raise awareness about cystic fibrosis. (Subscription Needed/Newsday)
2. The Department of Health Services continues to offer COVID-19 vaccines in communities, Suffolk County Health Commissioner Dr. Gregson Pigott announced yesterday. "We urge every person who is eligible to receive a booster vaccine to get one as soon as possible," said Pigott. The Department of Health Services is providing COVID-19 vaccines to pediatricians, medical providers, nursing homes and pharmacies in quantities that are appropriate for their practices. (Press Release Desk)
3. A Calverton man who prosecutors said was driving drunk on the January evening he ran a stop sign on Route 48 in Mattituck and caused a crash that injured another driver was arraigned Tuesday on upgraded charges, including a top count of first-degree aggravated vehicular assault. (Subscription: Suffolk Times)
4. There are 54,700 unemployed Long Islanders, according to state data. Though that may seem high, it is actually 36,600 less than the same month last year. "Statewide, the unemployment rate for February was 5.1 percent, which is much lower than the all-time high during the pandemic of 16.5 percent, which was set in May 2020. But it is also not yet back to pre-pandemic levels. The statewide unemployment rate was 4.3 percent in Feb. 2020," the state reported. (Patch)

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Today in Southampton:

• Peconic Land Trust Book Club. (6 p.m.)
• Virtual Genealogy 101 Workshop with April Lynn Earle. (6 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation: "Meet 𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗮! 𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗮 is a sweet 3-month-old hound mix looking for her forever home. If you are looking for love, this pup is for you! 🐾 #puppies, #pup, #puppylove, #SASF." (Facebook) (Website)
• Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation: "'𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘸𝘢𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘥 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘧 𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘭𝘰𝘴𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘧 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘴.' - Mahatma Gandhi. #volunteering, #nonprofit, #giveback." (Facebook) (Website)
• Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation: 🎓 "We still have three spots available in our next 𝐏𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 starting this Sunday, April 3! Call 631-728-7387 ext. 221 to register today! Check out our other Training Classes here." (Facebook) (Website)
• Noyac Civic Council: "This Saturday! The event has been filled (no more planting volunteers needed), but anyone is welcome to come by, observe, and learn more about the plan to stabilize the shoreline at Long Beach. Hope to see you Saturday!" (Facebook)
• Long Island Council on Alcoholism & Drug Dependence: "LICADD's 2022 Tee Off for Teens Golf Invitational at Maidstone Golf Club! Please consider showcasing your organization and supporting the mission by purchasing a hole, golf ball, or caddie bib sponsorship!" (Facebook) (Website)
• Southampton Youth Bureau: "Is your business looking to hire youth this summer? If so, send your job posting to the Southampton Youth Bureau to have it shared on our social media accounts! Job postings can be emailed to pstrecker@southamptontownny.gov." (Instagram) (Website)

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— Diane Witek

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