Week in Review: New Stroke Center; Accidents and Fire at Deckline

Find a round-up of top headlines during the week of Aug. 12.

Roundtable Releases South Fork Highway Safety Recommendations

A roundtable of lawmakers, safety experts and emergency responders released its findings Friday on how safety for motorists, cyclists and pedestrians can be improved across the region.

The South Fork Highway Safety Roundtable, which was first convened in October 2012 by state Assemblyman Fred Thiele, of Sag Harbor, and state Sen. Kenneth LaValle, of Port Jefferson, has compiled a report outlining initiatives to make local roads safer.

Jean Shafiroff Hosts Jobs Lane Block Party

Last Saturday, Hamptons philanthropist Jean Shafiroff hosted a block party and cocktail party on Southampton Village's Jobs Lane to raise money for the cats and dogs at Southampton Animal Shelter in Hampton Bays.

Scott Schwartz Named Artistic Director at Bay Street Theatre

Bay Street Theatre is making good on its promise to change directions in 2013 with the appointment of new Artistic Director Scott Schwartz. 

Deckline Teak Back in Business Following Fire

A late-night fire Monday that decimated the second floor of Deckline Teak in Bridgehampton barely slowed down the business, which reopened Wednesday. 

Photos: Hamptons Design & Trade Show House Opens

The first Hamptons Design & Trade Show House opened Sunday featuring the work of more than 20 designers, artists and local businesses from New York City to Montauk.

2 Accidents Snarl County Road 39 Eastbound Traffic Thursday

Traffic snarled on Thursday morning as two unrelated accidents on County Road 39 eastbound in Southampton were cleaned up. 

Volunteers Clean Up Graffiti at Shinnecock Museum

Shinnecock Indian Nation Cultural Center and Museum staff arrived at work Wednesday morning to the disheartening sight of graffiti covering the fence leading to the new Wikun Village living history exhibition.

New Bus to New York Offers Southampton Stop

Customers looking to book a trip to New York City on the BoltBus from the East End have found that the7Bus company has rebranded the line.

Real Estate Agents Offering Free Flyovers for Wealthy

When you have tens of millions of dollars to spend on a new home, it's not hard to get Hamptons real estate agents' attention — but what are those agents doing to get your attention?

Southampton Hospital Breaks Ground on Heart, Stroke Center

Thanks to a $5 million gift from Audrey and Martin Gruss, Southampton Hospital broke ground Monday on a new heart and stroke center that will be named for the benefactors