East End YIMBY

09/17/2025

https://www.eastendbeacon.com/short-term-rentals-back-in-the-spotlight-on-the-north-fork/

Governments on the North Fork are hashing out the best way to address the preponderance of short-term rentals in the upcoming weeks. The public will have a chance this Thursday to weigh in on the Village of Greenport's latest attempt to regulate the rental of private homes for short stays, which hav...

08/20/2025

Ironically, many who have fought more housing options, now find that they need more housing options, themselves.

Surveys illuminate people’s preferences for aging in place and reforms that promote more supply

08/19/2025

Great news from Greenport!
Keep the good ideas rolling!👏

There is no one silver bullet to address the shortage of housing for our human infrastructure. It has to be approached from multiple directions sales, rentals, short-term rentals, multiple units allowed on individual lots, ADU ‘s, and so on.

Greenport residents and business owners have been making sure their voices are heard by the planning board at meetings and through surveys.

08/18/2025

Where are the YIMBY’s here?

A Bay Shore site once filled with “zombie homes” could become 16 semi-detached houses. But neighbors say the plan is too dense.

08/16/2025

Free, with membership! Great info, great organization!!

Want to take real action to make your town stronger? Join the Strong Towns Local-Motive Workshop Series—an online experience where you'll learn directly from Strong Towns experts and special guest speakers.

08/16/2025

Another great initiative by East Hampton Town! 👏👏

The East Hampton Town Board again discussed draft legislation that would allow affordable multi-unit residences on lots as small as a half-acre.

08/13/2025

We LOVE this!

$70K plus a lot of blood, sweat, and tears turned this garage into a tiny home with a sleeping loft, full kitchen, walk-in closet, and “fairly sizable” bathroom.

08/09/2025

Think Kidd Squid and the back-ass of Main Street, Sag Harbor!

One storefront. One block. One neighborhood at a time.

Where’s the hidden potential in your street?

08/06/2025

🧠 BREAK THE STIGMA: Why Mental Health Matters 🧠

Mental health is health. Here’s why it’s time to end the silence and shame:

💬 1. Encourages people to seek help
No one should suffer in silence. Ending stigma means more people get support early—before things spiral.

🛑 2. Prevents crises
Mental health struggles can worsen when ignored. Breaking stigma saves lives.

🧍🏽‍♀️ 3. Normalizes mental health
It’s just as important as physical health. No shame. No blame.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 4. Builds stronger relationships
Open conversations = deeper trust + more support.

🏫 5. Stops discrimination at work & school
Everyone deserves dignity, understanding, and opportunity.

🧒🏽 6. Helps kids grow emotionally strong
When we teach children mental health is normal, we build resilient generations.

🧩 7. Creates inclusive communities
Everyone should feel seen, safe, and supported.

🚫 8. Challenges harmful stereotypes
Mental illness doesn’t define anyone. People are more than a diagnosis.

✨ Let’s break the stigma—for ourselves, our families, and our future.

08/06/2025

The public meeting process has "spoiled" some residents in several of our townships and villages, giving them the impression that they have the "veto powe" for anything that they don't like, agree with, or might believe some conspiracy theory about.
Sure, town and village boards DO make errors n judgement, resulting in unintended consequences from time to time.
It's not easy to be an elected official in today's political environment. The rhetoric has gotten nastier and much more severe, since the mental health crisis brought on by the pandemic.
Just look at some of our townships, where their decision making has been hijacked by small groups of virulent residents, resulting in major lawsuits and damaged relationships with the residents that elected them.
Playing politics is not fun. Let's work together on initiatives like Town Square so we can arrive at the best possible outcome!

The Riverhead Town Board unanimously voted Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 5 to designate J. Petrocelli Riverhead Town Square LLC qualified and eligible to construct the new Town Square on East Main Street and an adjacent five-story hotel with restaurants and shops on the ground floor. The town board had pi...

08/05/2025

Housing will help prevent this, which will raise taxes on all of us.

Between 1985 and 2020, the number of volunteers dropped by more than 20%, according to the National Volunteer Fire Council.

08/03/2025

Come join us in support THIS Tuesday Agustin 5 @ 2pm!

A month after New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the First Baptist Church of Riverhead had received a $1 million grant to build 80 units of affordable housing on its campus on Northville Turnpike, the Riverhead Town Board will hold an Aug. 5 public hearing on a zoning change that would al...