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Party's Over: Southampton Cracks Down On Short-Term Rentals
The Hamptons just told partygoers to pack it up. Southampton’s village board banned short-term seasonal rentals by a vote of 4-1 on Thursday, Aug. 14, in an attempt to crack down on noisy party houses. Customers on sites like Airbnb and Vrbo must now book a minimum of 14 days to rent properties in the village. The amendment to Southampton’s seasonal rental law was approved following complaints from residents who said their neighborhoods were being disrupted by a revolving door of rowdy weekend renters. “To have to call the police every Saturday night to try and say that there's a young gr…
National Interest
Ban On 'Junk Fees' For Tickets, Vacation Rentals Officially Begins: Here's What To Know
Hotels, vacation rentals, and ticket sellers must now show their full costs up front under a new federal rule aiming to end "junk fees." The Federal Trade Commission's rule banning "junk fees" officially went into effect on Monday, May 12. The FTC passed the rule in December 2024 to prevent businesses from inflating prices by hiding mandatory costs through vague or hidden charges like "resort," "convenience," or "service" fees. Companies selling concert tickets, hotel stays, and short-term vacation rentals now must display all required fees in advertised prices online, in p…
Hudson, NY
Breaking News
Beware Of These Summer Rental Scams, NY AG Says
With the summer vacation season just around the corner, New York Attorney General Letitia James is warning of possible rental scams. “As millions of New Yorkers plan their getaway trips and look to rent homes, they should be mindful of scammers that misrepresent rentals or list fake homes online that do not actually exist, tricking consumers into paying and leaving them with nowhere to stay,” James’ office said in a statement. She offered several tips for would-be vacationers to avoid falling victim to fraud, including: Verify the host. Make sure the renter or host has a valid address and…
Washington Township, NJ
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South Jersey Mansion Party With 100 Rowdy Guests Busted By Police
A South Jersey homeowner is facing a criminal charge and several violations after a rowdy crowd of more than 100 people trashed his residential home during a Labor Day event, authorities said. The Washington Township and Gloucester Township Police Departments responded to the pool party on Bells Lake Road near School House Lane Monday night. There, they found trash strewn on the streets and yards, intoxicated people, loud music and party-goers cars parked throughout this typically quiet residential neighborhood, Washington Township police said. Officers spoke with security …
Massapequa, NY
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These Long Island Restaurants Rank Among Best Spots For Foodies In NY
Long Islanders take their food seriously and in a recent VRBO poll of the top 15 restaurants in New York, three of the top spots landed in both Suffolk and Nassau County, including the number one spot. For the No. 1 spot in the state, applause goes to the Lobster Roll of Amagansett in Suffolk County. Established in 1965, VRBO says the Lobster Roll is "hands down the best place you can go for a lobster roll sandwich - outside of New England." Locals and foodies have known this for years and always make it a stop if they are visiting the Montauk Lighthouse. What makes it so special, well, …
Massapequa, NY
Breaking News
Long Island House Party Where Three Were Shot Included 40 Men, Dancers, Police Say
Police are releasing additional information regarding a large Long Island house party in which three people were shot. The party and the shooting were discovered around 2:30 a.m., Tuesday, March 2, when Southampton Town Police responded to a report of a shooting at a house party in the hamlet of North Sea. When officers arrived they found "about" 40 men with four to six "dancers," said Southampton Police Lt. Susan Ralph. Those shot included a 22-year-old woman and a 26-year-old man who were both treated at a local hospital and a second 26-year-old man, who was treated locall…
Bedford, NY
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Covid-
19: Upstate County Tells Downstate NYers To Take A Hike, But Not Here
As the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues its march across the country, cities and towns large and small are asking visitors to stay away. That includes Essex County in upstate New York that's super popular for its hiking and the beauty of the Adirondacks. But with a recent influx of visitors fleeing New York City and other parts of the metro area, the county's Board of Supervisors issued a press release this week saying "visitors stay home." Related Story: COVID-19: Suburban, Vacation Spots Tell NYC Residents To Stay Away During Pandemic "To date, we have seen an alarming influx…
