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EXPRESS SESSIONS: Local Districts Face Tough Decisions Ahead

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Debra Winter
Dr. Sunil Sood
Fred W. Thiele Jr.
Gavin Menu
James Kinnier
Jeff Nichols
Joseph P. Shaw
Kathryn Menu
Lars Clemensen
Michael Radday
Nicholas Dyno
The Express Sessions panel on July 30, “Local Districts Face Tough Decisions Ahead.”

EXPRESS SESSIONS: Local Districts Face Tough Decisions Ahead

Debra Winter

Dr. Sunil Sood

Fred W. Thiele Jr.

Gavin Menu

James Kinnier

Jeff Nichols

Joseph P. Shaw

Kathryn Menu

Lars Clemensen

Michael Radday

Nicholas Dyno

The Express Sessions panel on July 30, “Local Districts Face Tough Decisions Ahead.”

As South Fork school leaders finalized plans last week for reopening schools in September in some fashion, after shutting down this spring in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, one... more

Shifting Sands: Is Beach Nourishment the Best Option to Protect the Oceanfront? | The Session Report

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recently completed an $11 million project that widened the ... 9 Apr 2024 by The Sessions Report

The Future Is Wet

Montauk was closest to mind at last week’s Express Sessions event focusing on beach nourishment: The results of a recent federal effort to bolster the sandy beaches and protect the hamlet’s business district were visible through the windows of oceanfront Gurney’s, which is safely up on the bluff. But the content of the discussion was of great importance to the entire South Fork: Beach nourishment is either part of the past, present or future for the length of the oceanfront, and even parts of the bay side. Beach nourishment is expensive, but it’s also largely effective both as a way ... by Editorial Board

Future of Westhampton Beach Waterfront in Spotlight at Latest Express Sessions Event

It’s no secret that Westhampton Beach has had a serious glow-up in the last few ... 27 Mar 2024 by Cailin Riley

Exploration of Past Wrongs and Emphasis on Importance of Working Together Are Part of Express Sessions on New Era for Shinnecock Nation

State and local officials, along with leaders from the Shinnecock Nation, gathered at Union Sushi ... 13 Mar 2024 by Cailin Riley

Real Estate Pros Take the Pulse of the Real Estate Market at Express Sessions

A lack of inventory, particularly a dearth of affordable homes, dominated the conversation last week ... 21 Feb 2024 by Brendan J. O’Reilly

Can East Hampton’s Village Be Reborn as a Community Hub? Express Session Event Discussion Explores Innovative New Ideas

Business and community leaders last week explored how East Hampton Village’s downtown business district might ... 7 Feb 2024 by Michael Wright

Can the Winter Be Brisk for Businesses in East Hampton? | The Sessions Report

The Express News Group hosted its latest Express Sessions live event, "Can the Winter Be Brisk for Businesses in East Hampton?" on February 1 at Rowdy Hall in Amagansett with East Hampton Village Mayor Jerry Larsen, The Anchor Society founder Bess Rattray, Honest Man Restaurant Group owner Mark Smith and Hal Zwick, the director of commercial real estate at Compass Hamptons. Traditionally, merchants in East Hampton Town and its villages make their money in the busy summer season, then have various strategies for riding out the other half of the year — some stay open to serve locals, others close ... 6 Feb 2024 by The Sessions Report

Clarifying the Vision for the Stony Brook Southampton Campus | The Sessions Report

Since 1963, a sprawling 84-acre stretch of Shinnecock Hills has had a college presence, first as Southampton College, then, starting in 2006, as the Southampton campus of Stony Brook University. Over the years, some things have stayed the same — the campus is a focal point for marine science and a bastion of the arts — but the vision for its future has varied. Today, Stony Brook has plans to build a new $300 million hospital on the site, which could spark a new era for the campus. In the meantime, the condition of some buildings have critics crying foul ... 17 Jan 2024 by The Sessions Report

VIDEO: Express Sessions, ‘Clarifying the Vision for The Stony Brook Southampton Campus’

The Express News Group held its latest Express Sessions panel discussion on Thursday, January 11, ... 12 Jan 2024 by Staff Writer

The Sessions Report: A Blueprint for Sag Harbor’s Future

Sag Harbor Village, with a new mayor at the helm, appears poised to tackle an important planning project, including an update to its zoning code and the potential for the creation of a comprehensive plan, which would serve as a blueprint for the village’s development future. Considering the various pressures the village faces, including a proposal for a new residential and commercial development that could transform the west side of Sag Harbor behind Main Street, continuing concerns about water quality and the need for more affordable housing, a master plan conversation would set the stage for Sag Harbor in the ... 21 Nov 2023 by The Sessions Report

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