The Last WordIn context, it doesn’t seem all that surprising that the Montaukett Nation, earlier this month, was once again disappointed when its bid for state recognition as a Native American nation was scuttled by a veto by Governor Kathy Hochul. After...
Giving ThanksSome of the many, many things we are thankful for as this Thanksgiving arrives: We are thankful for a community that, in the face of hate — swastikas painted by vandals in public places, along with violent antisemitic messages —...
Winds of ChangeThe economics of green energy are in flux, both in the United States and globally, and proposed wind farms have suddenly become more expensive, which has prompted some industry leaders, including the Danish energy company Ørsted, to rethink aggressive strategies....
Stop the GuzzlersTo satisfy the demands of a relatively few water-guzzling estates with large expanses of emerald green lawns all summer, the Suffolk County Water Authority has spent millions of dollars adding more wells and other infrastructure on the South Fork. The...
We Mark Our Ballot: East Hampton TownParty politics really have no place in town government — except that they tend to offer a framework for natural colleagues to cluster together. In East Hampton Town, the Democratic Party has a strong grip on Town Hall, but this...
We Mark Our Ballot: Suffolk County LegislatureThe 2021 elections gave the Republican Party a majority on the Suffolk County Legislature for the first time in 16 years. Eleven of the county’s 18 districts are held by a Republican or Conservative legislator; only six have a Democrat....
We Mark Our Ballot: Suffolk County ExecutiveIn the race for Suffolk County executive, voters this year are given a choice between ineradicable experience and calls for new ideas. Seeking to replace Democrat Steve Bellone, who was prevented from running for reelection due to term limits, are...
All Hands on DeckIf there was one lesson learned from the most recent Express Sessions panel discussion on affordable housing last week, it’s that there are no easy solutions to the crisis plaguing the East End. However, if there was one positive note...
Staff Writer on Jan 19, 2022