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East Hampton Town, Village Try To Reassure Immigrants

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Mayor Jerry Larsen of East Hampton Village addressed those attending a press conference on police and immigrants on Tuesday. With him, from left, were Adam Fine, superintendent of schools, Chief Jeffrey Erickson of the Police Department and Mayor Thomas Gardella of Sag Harbor Village. KYRIL BROMLEY

Mayor Jerry Larsen of East Hampton Village addressed those attending a press conference on police and immigrants on Tuesday. With him, from left, were Adam Fine, superintendent of schools, Chief Jeffrey Erickson of the Police Department and Mayor Thomas Gardella of Sag Harbor Village. KYRIL BROMLEY

Mark Smith of the Honest Man Restaurant Group told the Town Board that deportation of immigrants

Mark Smith of the Honest Man Restaurant Group told the Town Board that deportation of immigrants "can have serious economic and social consequences." CHRISTOPHER WALSH

Dozens of residents spoke up for East Hampton's immigrant community at Tuesday's meeting of the Town Board. CHRISTOPHER WALSH

Dozens of residents spoke up for East Hampton's immigrant community at Tuesday's meeting of the Town Board. CHRISTOPHER WALSH

Chief Michael Sarlo of the East Hampton Town Police Department said that nothing in New York State law allows police to enforce federal immigration law. CHRISTOPHER WALSH

Chief Michael Sarlo of the East Hampton Town Police Department said that nothing in New York State law allows police to enforce federal immigration law. CHRISTOPHER WALSH

Mayor Jerry Larsen told residents that immigrants should not be afraid to report crimes or interact with police. Behind him, from left, were Chief Jeffrey Erickson of the Police Department and Sag Harbor Village Mayor Thomas Gardella. KYRIL BROMLEY

Mayor Jerry Larsen told residents that immigrants should not be afraid to report crimes or interact with police. Behind him, from left, were Chief Jeffrey Erickson of the Police Department and Sag Harbor Village Mayor Thomas Gardella. KYRIL BROMLEY

Trustee Sandra Melendez of the East Hampton Village Board, who is an immigration attorney, spoke in Spanish to the gathering at the Emergency Services Building on Tuesday. KYRIL BROMLEY

Trustee Sandra Melendez of the East Hampton Village Board, who is an immigration attorney, spoke in Spanish to the gathering at the Emergency Services Building on Tuesday. KYRIL BROMLEY

“Public safety is our main concern,” said Sag Harbor Mayor Tom Gardella. “We want everybody in the public to feel safe, regardless of what your immigration status is.”     KYRIL BROMLEY

“Public safety is our main concern,” said Sag Harbor Mayor Tom Gardella. “We want everybody in the public to feel safe, regardless of what your immigration status is.” KYRIL BROMLEY

Trustee Sandra Melendez of the East Hampton Village Board, who is an immigration attorney, spoke in Spanish to the gathering at the Emergency Services Building on Tuesday. KYRIL BROMLEY

Trustee Sandra Melendez of the East Hampton Village Board, who is an immigration attorney, spoke in Spanish to the gathering at the Emergency Services Building on Tuesday. KYRIL BROMLEY

Christopher Walsh on Feb 5, 2025
With federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids underway in New York City, rumors of the same across Long Island including in East Hampton Town, and growing fear among immigrant communities,... more

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