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Dec. 22: Referendum Goes Down in Tuckahoe, Holiday Guides, New Census Data and More

New history column today at noon.

Today, the Tuckahoe community reflects on a rare event for the East End: A school district ballot initiative failed.

1. Tuesday's referendum in  on spending $95,000 to renovate a house that the district bought last year failed, 70-249. For more on the vote, and to weigh in with your comments, read the  that was posted last night.

2. There will be a double dose of Southampton Patch's  today. This morning, check out "." Then come back this afternoon for "10 Places to Buy Sweet Gifts for the Host/Hostess."

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3. ' "" column returns today at noon with the history of , the controversy over its name and the valuable real estate that surrounds it.

4. According to recent census data, . This morning's Southampton Patch by delves in to how local schools are adjusting to changing demographics.

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5. The 8th grade boys basketball team will face East Hampton at home today at Come out the the intermediate school gym this afternoon to support the home team.

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