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July 15: United Healthcare and Hospitals Miss Deadline

Approximately 3,000 insurance policyholders go out of network with East End hospitals Friday.

The sun will rise at 5:30 a.m. and set at 8:20 p.m. High tide is at 7:54 a.m. and 8:11 p.m. at Shinnecock Inlet. Low tide at is at 1:38 p.m.

Many on the East End will find their insurance is no longer accepted at Southampton Hospital, Eastern Long Island Hospital and Peconic Bay Medical Center starting Friday, and they will remain out of network until a new contract agreement is reached.

1. , which debuted Thursday in Bridgehampton, continues Friday and lasts until Sunday at the grounds. Come back at 9 a.m. for photos from Friday's preview parties.

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2. Each Friday through Sept. 2, hosts a at 6 p.m. This Friday, the Bridgehampton School Marimba Band will play original arrangements with a full marimba orchestra.

3. The  at 5 p.m. at . This  game is free.

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4. came and went at midnight, and now 3,000 on the East End can't use their insurance, with few exceptions, at the three EEHA hospitals. Stay tuned to Patch for the latest updates.

5. Check out the for more to do Friday and all weekend from Westhampton Beach to Montauk.

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