An iconic East Hampton home, dubbed the Arc House by its architect Maziar Behrooz, is on the market for the second time in six years, after the U.S. Department of... more
To solve a problem, the critical step is defining it. What are the root causes of our immigration crisis? 1) Lack of economic opportunity, especially in Central and South America and Mexico, but all over the world, in reality. 2) Political unrest fueled by authoritarian regimes, or by religious fanaticism, or any combination thereof. 3) Destruction caused by repeated and worsening climate issues: floods, typhoons, hurricanes, fires, drought. 4) Global connection via internet to all corners of the world. The have-nots can see what others do have. 5) The illegal drug trade, closely related to item 1 but also just ...
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My name is Robert Rizzardi and I served in the Air Force during the Korean War. I was stationed overseas for three years, serving in France, North Africa and on temporary duty in Korea. During my service, I spent some time in the U.S. hospital in France and witnessed many of our soldiers who were badly wounded. Many of the soldiers were missing body parts. Now, today, in our East Hampton Town, the elections are over, and it is time to remember our veterans and active military men and women serving this country. It, however, seems to me, that we ...
17 Nov 2025 by Staff Writer
I often like to quote Robert Wilkinson. This particular quote in my opinion would ring true for the Amagansett School Board: “People who choose silence over accountability aren’t sorry, they’re strategic. They’re hoping their silence pressures you into letting it go so they never have to take responsibility. “That’s not guilt or growth. That’s manipulation hiding behind avoidance.” Still here. Joe Karpinski Amagansett
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“We the People … All men are created equal … with liberty and justice for all …” “shining city upon a hill” — these are words that have represented the United States as a global symbol of freedom, democracy and prosperity. These words have helped us aspire to American exceptionalism. Our country’s history of civil rights injustices and abuses, such as slavery, Japanese American internment and treatment of Native Americans, shows that we haven’t always been able to maintain our exceptionalism. Each generation of Americans must earn anew any claim to be a symbol of the thrust of humankind to ...
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Staff Writer on Jul 11, 2019