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Mayor eyes ability for Westhampton Dunes residents to rent more frequently
Posted: Updated:Westhampton Dunes residents may soon be able to rent out their homes more frequently.
As of now, homeowners are only allowed to rent in blocks of two weeks or more, and it can only be done five times per season.
News 12 has learned the mayor wants to consider opening up Westhampton Dunes to nightly or weekend renters, through sites like Airbnb and Homeaway.
The mayor says it is a controversial issue, with some residents worried it could turn the area into a party town.
The rental issue will go before the village board this Friday.
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1 dead, 1 arrested after head-on Greenport crash
1 dead, 1 arrested after head-on Greenport crash
Police say one person is dead and another is facing a DWI charge after a pickup truck and a van collided head-on.
Police say one person is dead and another is facing a DWI charge after a pickup truck and a van collided head-on.
Councilwoman releases statement on controversial Facebook comment
Councilwoman releases statement on controversial Facebook comment
Councilwoman Sweeney releases statement on controversial Facebook comment
Hempstead Town Councilwoman Erin King Sweeney released a statement Sunday regarding a controversial comment that came from her Facebook page on a News 12 Long Island story.
Hempstead Town Councilwoman Erin King Sweeney released a statement Sunday regarding a controversial comment that came from her Facebook page on a News 12 Long Island story.
Film tells story of LI doctor who came to US as unaccompanied minor
Film tells story of LI doctor who came to US as unaccompanied minor
A new documentary tells the story of a Long Island doctor who came to the United States as an unaccompanied minor.
A new documentary tells the story of a Long Island doctor who came to the United States as an unaccompanied minor.
Neighbors want answers as public pool remains closed
Neighbors want answers as public pool remains closed
In 2016, a sign was placed saying that the pool would reopen in 2018. But it's already halfway through the summer, and residents say there's no signs it will reopen anytime soon.
In 2016, a sign was placed saying that the pool would reopen in 2018. But it's already halfway through the summer, and residents say there's no signs it will reopen anytime soon.
Business Briefs: Amazon Prime Day, long summer weekends
Business Briefs: Amazon Prime Day, long summer weekends
Here's a look at your top business and tech headlines from Cheddar on News 12.
Here's a look at your top business and tech headlines from Cheddar on News 12.
Schumer calls for action to prevent toddler drownings
Schumer calls for action to prevent toddler drownings
Sen. Charles Schumer is calling for efforts to prevent child drownings.
Sen. Charles Schumer is calling for efforts to prevent child drownings.
82-year-old woman with Alzheimer's missing from Valley Stream
82-year-old woman with Alzheimer's missing from Valley Stream
A search is on for a missing Valley Stream woman with Alzheimer's.
A search is on for a missing Valley Stream woman with Alzheimer's.
A search is on for a missing Valley Stream woman with Alzheimer's.
2 fires break out at homes in West Islip, Farmingdale
2 fires break out at homes in West Islip, Farmingdale
A fire gutted a West Islip home on Leopold Avenue Saturday night.
A fire gutted a West Islip home on Leopold Avenue Saturday night. Fire officials say it took about 90 minutes to extinguish the flames.
A fire gutted a West Islip home on Leopold Avenue Saturday night. Fire officials say it took about 90 minutes to extinguish the flames.
Poll: National Ice Cream Day
Poll: National Ice Cream Day
It's National Ice Cream Day! What's your favorite way of eating ice cream?
It's National Ice Cream Day! What's your favorite way of eating ice cream?
It's National Ice Cream Day! What's your favorite way of eating ice cream?
What Trump and Putin hope to achieve at Helsinki summit
What Trump and Putin hope to achieve at Helsinki summit
What Trump and Putin hope to achieve when they sit down in Helsinki for their first summit.
What Trump and Putin hope to achieve when they sit down in Helsinki for their first summit.
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President Trump and first lady visit Great Britain
President Trump and first lady visit Great Britain
Photos of President Donald Trump's visit to the United Kingdom in July 2018. Images via Getty.
Photos of President Donald Trump's visit to the United Kingdom in July 2018. Images via Getty.
Dog Day Fridays for July 13
Dog Day Fridays for July 13
Franklin, a 4-month-old neutered male, was rescued off the streets of Puerto Rico. Franklin is great with all!
This week's dogs are up for adoption at Almost Home Animal Rescue & Adoption. The shelter is located at 646 Route 112 in Patchogue. Their phone number is (631) 627-3665.
This week's dogs are up for adoption at Almost Home Animal Rescue & Adoption. The shelter is located at 646 Route 112 in Patchogue. Their phone number is (631) 627-3665.
2018 Great South Bay Music Festival lineup
2018 Great South Bay Music Festival lineup
SUBLIME with Rome will perform Friday, July 13.
This classic Long Island festival runs July 12, 13, 14 and 15 at Shorefront Park in Patchogue. Get tickets and more information at GreatSouthBayMusicFestival.com
This classic Long Island festival runs July 12, 13, 14 and 15 at Shorefront Park in Patchogue. Get tickets and more information at GreatSouthBayMusicFestival.com
Your Long Island fishing photos
Your Long Island fishing photos
Your Long Island Fishing Photos
Did you catch the big one? Prove it...no fish stories here! Tweet or Instagram your photos using #LIFish and we may put it in this gallery or show on air.
Did you catch the big one? Prove it...no fish stories here! Tweet or Instagram your photos using #LIFish and we may put it in this gallery or show on air.
Just Married on Long Island
Just Married on Long Island
News 12 Long Island wants to announce your wedding. Share your pictures and videos with News 12 Long Island viewers!
News 12 Long Island wants to announce your wedding. Share your pictures and videos with News 12 Long Island viewers!
Your Long Island Weather Photos
Your Long Island Weather Photos
Here comes a very angry sky :(
Share your weather photos with us on Twitter and Instagram using the hashtag #LIWeather.
Share your weather photos with us on Twitter and Instagram using the hashtag #LIWeather.
Insta Island
Insta Island
News 12 at the Long Island Duck.
Do you have a favorite place to go on Long Island? Perhaps it's a museum or farm, or maybe the Long Island Duck or the Montauk Lighthouse? Wherever you are this summer, News 12 wants to see your Insta Island photos! Post on Twitter or Instagram using #LISummer or #LISummerShots.
Do you have a favorite place to go on Long Island? Perhaps it's a museum or farm, or maybe the Long Island Duck or the Montauk Lighthouse? Wherever you are this summer, News 12 wants to see your Insta Island photos! Post on Twitter or Instagram using #LISummer or #LISummerShots.
2018 Jones Beach Summer Concert Lineup
2018 Jones Beach Summer Concert Lineup
Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater is rolling out a new concert lineup for 2018.
Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater is rolling out a new concert lineup for 2018.
Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater is rolling out a new concert lineup for 2018.
Food Truck Friday Photos
Food Truck Friday Photos
On June 29, Opa On the Go stopped by to make some delicious Greek cuisine.
Check out which food trucks stopped by the News 12 Long Island studios this summer!
Check out which food trucks stopped by the News 12 Long Island studios this summer!
Things To Do
Things To Do
