For weeks, the word around North Haven has been that yet another candidate was joining the race for mayor, the first contested election for that position in 30 years. Voting... more
Stony Brook Southampton Hospital Earns an ‘A’ Stony Brook Southampton Hospital has earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from the Leapfrog Group, a national, independent nonprofit watchdog. The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is an elite designation that sets the highest standards for patient safety in the United States. “Receiving an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from the Leapfrog Group is a testament to our unwavering commitment to patient safety and quality care,” said Dr. William A. Wertheim, interim executive vice president for Stony Brook Medicine. “This achievement is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our exceptional staff, whose ...
7 May 2024 by Staff Writer
Governor Kathy Hochul’s recent announcement of $20 million in her 2025 budget for victim assistance programs signifies a crucial investment in the well-being and recovery of survivors across New York State. In a time when federal Victims of Crime Act funding faces uncertainties, Gov. Hochul’s commitment ensures that essential services for victims and survivors will remain available. This funding will enable victim assistance programs to continue offering vital support, including counseling, support groups, case management, emergency shelter, and civil legal assistance. At The Retreat, we witness firsthand the impact of such support on the lives of survivors. From our 24-hour ...
by Staff Writer
In March, my good friend, George Lynch, wrote to The Southampton Press expressing his, and the Southampton Town Democratic Committee’s, support for congressional candidate John Avlon [“Blown Away,” Letters, March 7]. George aptly described our Democratic Committee as “not an easy crowd,” and that “unanimity is foreign to us.” Upholding that tradition, I was open-minded but skeptical about John Avlon and approached the meeting with the idea that this former CNN senior political analyst, and co-founder of “No Labels,” would need an impressive showing to get my support. It just took that one meeting to win me over, and shortly ...
by Staff Writer
I am writing this having just read that Canio’s bookstore in Sag Harbor may be forced to move [“Canio’s Books, Long a Sag Harbor Cultural Icon, Faces Uncertain Future as Lease Is Not Renewed,” 27east.com, March 20]. This would deal a massive blow to the cultural life of the town, and to the many residents who have come to rely on this literary hub for its thoughtfully curated selection of new and used books, and its slate of vibrant events. During the depths of the pandemic, Canio’s provided a lifeline for my family — suddenly all living under one roof ...
by Staff Writer
I was sorry not to have signed up for the upcoming Express Sessions event on climate change, which I insist on calling by its true name, which is global warming. We were first warned about it as long ago as the 1980s, and it is still going on. Arctic Sea ice continues to shrink, tornadoes show up in the Midwest more and more often, and we are due soon for another hurricane here in the East. Meanwhile, the big oil companies continue to drill for their buried assets, and the U.S. is one of the biggest oil suppliers on Earth. ...
by Anthony Brandt
We read with great interest your thoughts on the funding process for village museums [“Time To Talk,” Editorial, May 2]. We’d love to share our thoughts on the matter. The mission of the Sag Harbor Whaling and Historical Museum is to protect, preserve and present the glorious history of Sag Harbor. We serve as the repository of some 3,500 rare (and often fragile) artifacts that bring the history of Sag Harbor to life. We are also charged with maintaining the famed Benjamin Huntting House (which, of course, later became the summer residence of Sag Harbor’s great benefactress, Olivia Slocum Sage). ...
by Staff Writer
Your recent screaming headline, lauding Nick LaLota, who “helped secure $1 million in federal funding for Southampton Village planned sewer district” [“LaLota Helps Secure $1 Million in Federal Funding for Southampton Village Sewer Installation; Village Still Working on Securing Site for Treatment Plant,” 27east.com, April 24], appears to be press release reporting rather than digging a little deeper and giving a little context on the source of funding. The funds are actually from the 2021 “INVEST in America Act,” aka the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act under President Joe Biden. It became Public Law 117-58 when signed by the president ...
by Staff Writer
We don’t get out much, what with work and the kids and all. My wife, the award-winning journalist Kathryn Menu, and I were raised in East Hampton, but we share a love for all things Sag Harbor after having worked at this newspaper for nearly 20 years — as its co-publishers for the last 10. So we enjoyed hitting the town for a wonderful two nights with members of the Sag Harbor community last week. Our community has been through some tough times over the last few years, with the pandemic giving way to a mountain of political discord that ...
6 May 2024 by Gavin Menu
Once again, as the cherry blossoms appear, so does the arrival of spring — the season notorious for being a prelude to summer. It is so easy to view and smell springtime in the Hamptons. The bay and ocean waters are as clear and smooth as glass. Our seas are crystal clear all the way to the bottom. The beaches are completely free of rubbish and debris. We see only sand and stones. Lawns are green and flowers are about to bloom. There are other harbingers of summer, most notably in the Hamptons. When approaching restaurants of high-quality cuisine and ...
by Shari Adler
The Juneteenth Jubilee Celebration Committee, in partnership with Calvary Baptist Church, and Acre Shoe Community Development, are seeking vendors for its celebration this year at Herrick Park in East Hampton. Described as a day of family fun filled with love for all people, remembering the fundamental principles and true meaning of Juneteenth, the event will take place on June 19 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. It will include activities, arts and crafts for kids, as well as an opportunity to support the East Hampton Food Pantry with donations of nonperishable food; tax-deductible monetary donations will also be accepted. The ...
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