East Hampton
Coverage of East Hampton in the Nexus archive.
- Inside the war over leaf blowers tearing millionaire Hamptons homeowners apart
Residents in East Hampton, including Charles Leak and Gail Pellet, report severe noise pollution from gas-powered leaf blowers, disrupting the area's tranquility. Local efforts to enforce bans on gas blowers face challenges, while landscapers resist switching to pricier electric alternatives. Similar conflicts over leaf blowers are reported in affluent areas like Palm Beach and Aspen.
- Man accused of driving into gate at Jay-Z, Beyoncé’s East Hampton estate
A man was arrested for driving into the gate at Jay-Z and Beyoncé's East Hampton estate. Keith Jonathan Webster, 63, was charged with criminal mischief and trespassing after the incident on July 15 and pleaded not guilty, with a court date set for July 29.
- Popular July 4th deli food that shocked shoppers at $120 a pound is now even pricier
Red Horse Market in East Hampton, New York, has increased the price of its lobster salad from $120 to $129.99 per pound since 2024, sparking mixed reactions from customers and online critics. The deli attributes the cost to its focus on high-quality, local seafood.
- Deadly bacteria found in waters near luxury vacation destination ahead of summer
Vibrio vulnificus, a bacteria known as 'flesh-eating,' has been detected in coastal waters near East Hampton and Sagaponac on Long Island. Experts warn of risks from open wounds but emphasize serious infections are rare, advising caution rather than panic. The bacteria's presence has been linked to rising water temperatures and is not new to the region.