Rick Murphy, Independent Editor

Thu, 07/23/2020 - 06:55

July 23, 2020

Rick Murphy, a former executive editor of The Independent newspaper, died unexpectedly late Tuesday at Southampton Hospital after being hospitalized on Friday and having a heart attack. Mr. Murphy’s career as a journalist included a stint as a cartoonist for The Sag Harbor Herald and as a reporter at The East Hampton Star. An obituary for Mr. Murphy will appear in a future edition.

Villages

Grenci Will Lead the Parade Festivities in Montauk

Tens of thousands of spectators are expected in Montauk on Sunday for the 64th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade, and out front will be Tom Grenci Jr., former police precinct commander and fire chief.

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Sag Harbor Eyes a Parking Fee Increase

A budget crunch in Sag Harbor Village has officials looking to save money. One way could be by hiking the cost of resident parking stickers from $15 to $25.

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No Kings Rally Returns to Town Hall Saturday

The next No Kings rally, part of the ever-growing movement protesting the Trump administration, will happen on Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. outside East Hampton Town Hall.

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