Tommy John Schiavoni of North Haven, who is running on the Democratic ticket for New York State Assembly, picked up a big endorsement last week when Senator Chuck Schumer announced his support for the Southampton Town councilman’s candidacy. 

Moody’s Investors Service Inc., whose credit-rating system is widely used by lenders working with municipalities and school districts, has once again awarded its best possible rating to East Hampton Town. 

The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the South Fork in Bridgehampton has announced that, for the fifth year, it is awarding thousands of dollars in grants to local organizations through its grassroots High Impact Community Outreach program. 

The earliest iteration of the Hampton Jitney began traversing the roads of the South Fork 50 years ago, on the heels of the first oil shock, which sent gas prices soaring and had people looking for alternatives to their cars. Half a century later, it’s hard to imagine the South Fork without the Hampton Jitney, especially if you’re a commuter or part-time resident.