When the Sag Harbor Village Board of Trustees adopted a new policy earlier this year limiting public comment to the end of its monthly meeting — after board members have... more
The Automated Data Processing Inc. National Employment Report, a measure of private employment in the U.S., reported that payrolls at private employers declined by 32,000 jobs in September. Let’s hope the weakening economy doesn’t impact Southampton Town too negatively. Given this context, Southampton Town voters will have the option to select two candidates on the November 4 ballot who have experience in economic development. Maria Moore and Tom Neely are familiar with the requirements for job creation and expanding the tax base. As I walk through Westhampton Beach, I am struck by the town’s renewed energy and vitality. Several new ...
6 Oct 2025 by Staff Writer
It is the exception to the rule when you get to vote on a position in government for an individual without consideration of politics, because that person is just widely held in such well regard. Sundy Schermeyer is that exception to the rule! As a lifelong Democrat, a former Southampton Town councilman and someone who has lived in this community and engaged with town government at all levels, I can without reservation support Sundy Schermeyer for another term as our town clerk. Sundy has worked tirelessly improving efficiencies and making government administration more transparent to better serve the public. She ...
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I am deeply honored to be serving my first term as the Suffolk County legislator for the 2nd District for the past year and almost three quarters. The 2nd District is immense — it stretches from Montauk Point to nearly Moriches Inlet, including the Village of West Hampton Dunes, but not Cupsogue County Park, and includes 60 miles of oceanfront beach. There is much beauty within this area, but also many challenges. Like my predecessors, Bridget Fleming and Jay Schneiderman, I sit on several committees at the legislature: environment, parks and agriculture, veterans, public works, energy and transportation, health, and ...
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I recently put up a very large, very legal sign at my office on County Road 39, letting everyone know whom I’ll be voting for in next month’s election. It’s a bold declaration of who I am personally supporting, and I’d like to expand a bit on why. As a lifelong resident of Southampton who makes my living here, those who serve in local government impact me more than what happens on the federal level. I’ve been a registered Democrat my entire life, and as I’m getting older, I better understand the need for a balanced government. My ballot will ...
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I am writing to explain the significance of Columbus Day for the Italian American community and to highlight the history and meaning behind this national holiday. Columbus Day is not only a celebration of exploration but also a day that honors the journey, resilience and achievements of Italian immigrants in the United States. The origins of Columbus Day as a federal holiday have a deeply meaningful connection to the Italian American experience. In 1892, a tragic event occurred in New Orleans: Eleven Italian immigrants were lynched after having been acquitted of murder charges. This horrifying act reflected the discrimination, prejudice ...
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As life in the 21st century grows ever more complex, I find myself turning to recognized experts for guidance. These individuals are educated, skilled, experienced and passionate. A talented teacher will guide my grandchild through another successful school year. A family doctor patiently educates me on actions that will keep me healthy and active. A favorite car mechanic will keep my decade-old car reliable, perhaps for another decade. Likewise, as I reflect on the enjoyment my family takes in our beaches and waterways, I am grateful to have found an expert whose education, skill, experience and passion make him an ...
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Years ago, it was a snowy day when I sat on a metal folding chair in a packed Social Security office in Riverhead. (Hopefully, it’s been refurbished.) There must have been 50 people in this small room at all times, given the coming and going, many with clothing sporting the flag and/or veteran hats during the hour or so when I was there. I recall that day as a practical byproduct of the current government shutdown. Half of the people at Social Security with me that day may have voted Republican, with half of them being recipients of both Medicare ...
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I am writing to express my enthusiastic support for Tom Neely in his candidacy for Southampton Town Council. I have known Tom Neely for over 30 years, and during that time I have consistently been impressed with his integrity, dedication, leadership and community involvement. He has shown a deep commitment to a better community for everyone. As a voter, taxpayer and community member, I value transparency, strong ethics and practical solutions, and Tom Neely embodies all of these. He brings not only vision but also the ability to work collaboratively, listen to constituents, and deliver results that matter. I have ...
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As a Democratic voting constituent in Hampton Bays, I am concerned that the Republicans continue to cave to the Trumpian policies that don’t serve either party but rather the billionaires. My concern is that we are all asleep at the wheel while we surrender our democracy to people posing as small-government, fiscally responsible, tough-on-crime legislators. Soon, there will be a single consolidation of power and no resistance to the Project 2025 agenda. And, once that happens, even people like Congressman Nick LaLota will be powerless, voiceless and inoculated. Being woke isn’t something to fear but rather something to embrace. Being ...
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When does the Village of Sag Harbor stop beating Adam Potter’s dead horse [“Contaminated Soil Delays Review of Adam Potter’s Mixed-Use Development in Sag Harbor,” 27east.com, October 1]? There is nothing to recommend this project, and a zillion reasons to not let it go forward. What part of “no” is so difficult? This is embarrassing already. Move on. Thank you to all the people who make The Sag Harbor Express a great newspaper. Ruby Jackson Sag Harbor
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