Alex Kriegsman demonstrates by his vicious letter of personal attack on Ken Dorph [“The Wrong Role,” Letters, December 21] that he is not qualified to serve on the Sag Harbor School Board or in any other public or quasi-public capacity.
Perhaps persons who support Mr. Kriegsman would consider a contribution toward his attendance at an anger management program, where he will learn civil behavior. For the moment, he demonstrates that he is in great need of help if he wishes to live in our civilized society and play a role as a leader.
William Dalsimer
North Sea
His Life in Pieces: Ambrose Clancy's New Book Offers Four Decades of Stories Worth TellingAmbrose Clancy is always on the lookout for a good story — especially if it’s about someone who would not normally have a light shined upon him or her. Often, that means literally. Take, for instance, the 1990 book “The...
A Note From the EditorQuestions were recently raised about the identity of a frequent letter writer, who self-identified as “Jose Reyes of Hampton Bays.” Southampton Democratic Committee officials provided documentation strongly calling into question the legitimacy of the letters. The letter writer has since...
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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...
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