Flipping through the channels, Roddy Piper just appeared, uttering one of his greatest quotes: “Just when you think you know the answers, I change the questions.”
Agreed, Hot Rod.
Still here.
Joe Karpinski
Amagansett
A BeaconOn May 20, the voters in Amagansett have an opportunity. You can choose to bring on a new voice. The way the “majority” wishes to dictate a dismissive agenda doesn’t need to continue. If you are looking for fresh perspectives,...
Budgeting 101A simple fact about the SALT deductions is being obscured with Nick Lakota’s statements in the news. If the 2017 tax rules expire, residents will once again be able to deduct 100 percent of their state and local taxes. If...
Under SiegeOur Sag Harbor park tennis courts are under siege. There are eight clay courts and two hard courts. Information was just given at the start of the season that the hard courts will be given over to pickleball, as they...
Try VouchersThe recent “The Downtown Dilemma” editorial [May 1] asks the right question: If our streets are overflowing with people in summer, why are our Main Street businesses falling behind? The answer is not just about parking or nostalgia. It’s about...
Local at Its BestI am once again overwhelmed by the generosity and spirit of our community. I just came from the Mayday 5K at Main Beach, which I help organize on behalf of the Old Montauk Athletic Club. Proceeds from this race are...
Culture of CrueltyIt was discovered last week that 11 upper-class members of a high school lacrosse team near Syracuse had terrorized their younger teammates. They invited five of them out for some fast food and then staged a kidnapping. Four escaped, but...
Policy QuestionsA lot of interesting requirements for anyone running for school board. The most interesting is the wording of “a qualified voter of the district.” This will also coincide with the legal notice that “registered” voters of the district will be...
Refuse SurprisesThe Noyac Civic Council once again is proud to have many volunteers join in the Great East End Clean-Up. This year, we had a few different surprises as we picked up the usual trash along Noyac Road. We found a...
