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Week in Review: School Board Prez Resigns After Guilty Plea

Also in the week's news, the Water Mill turkey is found tied up, and a coyote is spotted in Water Mill.

Take a look back at the week's top headlines and some news you may have missed:

Hemby Pleads Guilty to Bilking Employer out of $100K
 Former Bridgehampton School Board president agrees to pay restitution.

Motorcyclist Remains Hospitalized After Unexplained Crash
 Center Moriches teen injured in Shinnecock Hills.

Water Mill's Resident Turkey Found With Legs Bound by Tape
 Turkey will be released in Sag Harbor.

DEC: Coyote Sighted in Water Mill
 Wild canine may be Long Island's first.

East End Hospitals, Aetna Pen New Contract
The three East End Health Alliance Hospitals and insurance provider Aetna have  entered into a new contract that will keep Aetna policyholders in-network at the health-care facilities through the end of 2014.

CRIME

Sag Harbor Police Log: Man Drives Into Yard, Charged With DWI
 DWI arrest is one of four in Sag Harbor Village among the week's reported crimes.

Village Police Log: Man Arrested With Pepper Spray, Baton
 Also among the week's arrests in Southampton Village, two charged with DWI.

Cops Offer $5K in Bridgehampton Hate Crime Graffiti Case
 Suffolk County Hate Crimes Unit and Crime Stoppers offer reward for information on vandals.

Incident Reports: Scammers Report Fake Accident, Kidnapping
 Also among crimes reported to Southampton Town police, North Sea woman reports checks were stolen and cashed.

Crimes Nearby: Thief Swipes $22K from Amagansett Business Owner
 Also: Two drivers facing felony driving while intoxicated charges.

Cops: Arrestee Caught Again After Escaping Out Car Window
 Police officer's hand injured in Southampton Village incident.

Police: Shoplifter Was Wanted for Other Crimes
A woman picked up for shoplifting Friday at a Southampton Village grocery store was slapped with additional charges that date back months for other crimes, according to police.

Town Police Log: Drunk Driver Arrested After Hitting Cyclist
 Police say New Hyde Park man drove away after striking a bicyclist, who was injured.

FOURTH OF JULY

Reader Photos: Southampton Fourth of July Parade
 See and share photos from the parade.

July 4th Parade Attracts Thousands to Southampton Village
 Annual parade marched down Main Street in the village.

PHOTOS: Circus Acts Entertain at Southampton Center
Southampton Center puts on its first community event of the summer after the Fourth of July parade.

PHOTOS: WPPB Celebrates Fourth of July With Family Picnic
 Public radio station hosts parade after-party.

Remembering Arizona's Fallen at the Parade
Less than a week after 19 firefighters were killed in Arizona, the Southampton Fire Department paid its respects.

BUSINESS

Stop & Shop to Discontinue Bring-Your-Own-Bag Incentive
Grocery retailer will no longer give customers 5 cents off their shopping bills for each bag they reuse.

New Owners Put Fresh, Modern Twist on Trata
 Team behind Georgica takes over Water Mill restaurant.


Bridgehampton's Hamptons Hot Yoga Expands to Montauk
 Bikram and hot yoga now available in Montauk as a local studio expands east.

ARTS

Southampton Artist Expands Popular Steampunk Book
 Art Donovan adds to "The Art of Steampunk" in its second edition.

Terrence McNally Kicks Off 'Fridays at Five' at Hampton Library
 The acclaimed author speaking series returns to Bridgehampton with four-time Tony winner.

Zombie Outbreak in Bridgehampton
"The Summer of the Unread" welcomes teens and young adults to the library, with a horror-themed sense of humor.

BENEFITS

PHOTOS: Rosanna Scotto MCs Phoenix House Summer Party

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