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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A teen who was left with physical and emotional scars after being run over got the chance Monday to confront the drunk driver who caused his pain in an emotional day in court.
Gov. Cuomo set to debate Republican challenger
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Residents push back against Lynbrook apartment building
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Island Vote: Zeldin vs. Gershon race eyed as referendum on Trump
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Pet owners say issues persist at Suffolk dog park
Pet owners say issues persist at Suffolk dog park
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Reported federal plan on gender definition draws outrage
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Suffolk County executive visits America's VetDogs facility
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Northport VA launches mobile medical unit in North Hempstead
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News 12 Long Island wants to announce your wedding. Share your pictures and videos with News 12 Long Island viewers!
Your 2018 Long Island Halloween Costumes
Your 2018 Long Island Halloween Costumes
Share your Halloween photo!
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Will you be spooky or scary? Or maybe playful or funny! Whatever your Halloween costumes are this year, News 12 wants to see them! Don't forget to share your kids' and pets' costumes too!
2018 #FallFunPics
2018 #FallFunPics
Send us your #LIFallFun photos!
Is fall your favorite season? Are you and your family doing fun things this fall? News 12 Long Island want to see your Fall Fun pics! Send them via Twitter or Instagram with the #LIFallFun and they might end up on air or on News12.com.
Is fall your favorite season? Are you and your family doing fun things this fall? News 12 Long Island want to see your Fall Fun pics! Send them via Twitter or Instagram with the #LIFallFun and they might end up on air or on News12.com.
Insta Island
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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, News 12 wants to see your Insta Island photos! Post on Twitter or Instagram using #LIFallFun.
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What's Cooking Photos
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Each week, News 12's Lily Stolzberg heads into the kitchen with a different chef to cook up some delicious meals.
Dog Day Fridays for October 19
Dog Day Fridays for October 19
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This week's dogs are up for adoption at Bideawee. The shelter is located at 118 Old Country Road in Westhampton. Their phone number is 631-684-0079.
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Sights and scenes from the 2018 Oyster Fest in Oyster Bay on Oct. 13, 2018.
Dog Day Fridays for October 12
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This week's dogs are up for adoption at Ruff House Rescue. The shelter is located in Island Park. Their phone number is (516) 960-6388.
Workers wanted: Companies hiring for the holidays
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Companies around the nation are hiring seasonal workers for the holiday shopping season.
Companies around the nation are hiring seasonal workers for the holiday shopping season.
Companies around the nation are hiring seasonal workers for the holiday shopping season.
Halloween costumes for children in 2018
Halloween costumes for children in 2018
Whether your kids are into "Fortnite," or "The Incredibles," News 12 has the most popular Halloween children's costumes for 2018.
Whether your kids are into "Fortnite," or "The Incredibles," News 12 has the most popular Halloween children's costumes for 2018.
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Whether your kids are into "Fortnite," or "The Incredibles," News 12 has the most popular Halloween children's costumes for 2018.
