George Guldi at the criminal court building in Riverside in July.
George Guldi at the criminal court building in Riverside in July.
Kate Riga on Sep 13, 2017
Dressed in a pinstripe suit and red polka dot bow-tie, and with freshly-shorn hair, former Suffolk County Legislator George Guldi returned to Suffolk County Court in Riverhead on Wednesday to... more
Sitting at a traffic light, waiting to leave the shopping plaza, I look for a radio station and hear just the final clip of a story about assigning rights to the environment. With others, I turn onto the highway and follow in the procession of cars. The roadside is pushing spring. Buds on trees stand against the windy sky. The grass is green again, and it grows in clumps. I am glad I missed the whole story, because by 5 o’clock this morning I’d already committed murder — manslaughter, at least — when a wisp of a spider crossed the ...
26 Mar 2024 by Marilee Foster
Primaries on June 25 will set who will run for the House of Representatives in Suffolk County’s 1st Congressional District. The district includes all five East End towns, plus Smithtown, the northern half of Brookhaven and much of Huntington. It’s a “swing” district, one that could go Democrat or Republican, unusual these days for a House district, most of which are dominated by voters of one party due to politically manipulated reapportionment. I’ve covered races in the 1st District since becoming a journalist in Suffolk County in 1962, when Otis G. Pike held the seat. He typified the independence of ...
25 Mar 2024 by Karl Grossman
Most people, when they finish high school, never buy another book, much less read one. That may be less true out here in the Hamptons, where the educational level is higher, apparently, than elsewhere in the country. But, then again, as Scott Adams says, never underestimate the stupidity of the American people — and he’s a cartoonist (“Dilbert”). He should know. And the news is full of reports from school boards and of librarians who are being fired or persecuted because they have banned books on their shelves. And who are these people banning books? And what are the books ...
by Anthony Brandt
Boat America: The Recreational Boating Safety Course will be offered at Quogue Library on Saturday, April 6, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The recreational boating safety course is presented by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, and taught by certified instructors. After completing the course and passing a multiple-choice quiz, those who attend will receive a Boat America Certificate and a laminated, wallet-sized Boat America Card. This course satisfies the requirements for federal and New York State parks and recreation for personal watercraft and recreational boating operators. Participants must be at least 10 years old to attend this class. Registration ...
by Staff Writer
The East Hampton Library’s Long Island Collection announced a new series of themed pop-up mini exhibits, running on select Thursdays from 4 to 7 p.m., beginning March 28. On March 28, the Men’s Lives/Long Island Fishermen Project, featuring rarely seen and nonreproducible photographs from the Men’s Lives Photo Archive/Long Island Fishermen Project; oral histories collected as part of the Maritime Folklife Oral History Collection; and items from the East Hampton Town Baymen’s Association files, will be available to view. Other topics in the series will include Gardiner’s Island on May 16, The Culper Spy Ring on July 18, Whaling on ...
by Staff Writer
The Southampton Youth Bureau has released the schedule for its spring break programs at the Flanders Youth Center, 655 Flanders Road. Monday, April 22, from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m., an Earth Day field trip to the Elizabeth A. Morton National Wildlife Refuge. Tuesday, April 23, from 4 to 6 p.m., Imagination stations to create art, structures and stories using a variety of objects. Wednesday, April 24, from 4 to 6 p.m., yoga, healthy snacks and smoothies, and Olympic-style games and activities. Thursday, April 25, from 4 to 6 p.m., Friendship Fiesta! Create friendship bracelets and jewelry. Enjoy pizza and a ...
by Staff Writer
Kings Chapel will hold a Good Friday Fish Fry on March 29, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the United Methodist Church on Main Street in Southampton. In addition to the fried fish, there is a choice of two sides from the options of macaroni and cheese, collard greens, potato salad, string beans and sweet potatoes. Call or text 631-903-3214 to preorder.
by Staff Writer
The 12th annual Katy’s Courage 5K is set for Saturday, April 13, rain or shine. Proceeds from this year’s event will be donated to local scholarships. Participants may register online in advance at katyscourage.org. On race day, registration and check-ins will take place from 7 to 8:15 a.m. and the run will begin promptly at 8:30 a.m. Runners will start at 21 West Water Street, head north and make a right onto Main Street, make a right onto Glover Street, run through the Redwood section of the course and finish back on Water Street. The cost is $25 in advance ...
by Staff Writer