My father reminded me the other day of a quote my grandfather told him, which he has told me as far back as I can remember: “If you want to keep a person honest, don’t elect them.”
Still here.
Joe Karpinski
Amagansett
Defining the FuturePaula Angelone’s recent Letter to the Editor [“Sound Familiar?” Letters, April 11] was extremely disturbing, as she blamed Benjamin Netanyahu for the recent problems in Israel, not Hamas. Let me remind Ms. Angelone that Israel is currently in a war...
It’s Not PrettyHate has talked so loudly for so long. Greed has talked so loudly for so long. Liars have talked so loudly for so long. LOVE has got to stop whispering. Those words, by Marianne Williamson, have resonated with me since...
Summer BuzzThey have begun again, the infernal sounds of summer. Loud buzzing every day, all day, even the early evening, when one might wish to enjoy a glass of wine in the garden. The Town of East Hampton has had the...
Reaping the BenefitsA recent email from Congressman Nick LaLota informs his constituents that he “secured $150 million in direct funding for Suffolk County.” This money will be used to support infrastructure programs for Long Island communities. Some clarification is in order. The...
Tidy UpWith the approach of Earth Day, the East Hampton Litter Action Committee has organized a monthlong series of roadside littler pickups. Roadside litter is not only unsightly, it contributes to the colossal amount of plastic and other trash entering our...
Choosing LuxuriesThe realm of resolutions is a confusing one. The Amagansett School Board gives the Town Board a run for its money with its constant gaps in its resolutions. Anything can happen when a Board of Education chooses luxuries over teachers....
Chilling DocumentI have decided to share two personal stories, with permission from my daughters, because we must understand the real and harmful consequences of banning abortion and IVF. One of my daughters was recently diagnosed with leukemia. She found out during...
Not if but WhenThe human costs of the war in Gaza have been and continue to be horrific. Pro-Palestinian sources describe what they believe is a genocide in progress. Indeed, there is no denying the suffering that the residents of Gaza endure. It...
