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Changes Are NeededIt’s to be expected that an omnibus bill, encompassing years’ worth of proposals into one piece of sweeping legislation, would require some tweaking even after it’s passed and been signed into law. The Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act of...
A Safer StretchIn October 2015, when 81-year-old Anna Pump of Sag Harbor, a well-known chef and cookbook author who co-owned the Loaves & Fishes Foodstore in Bridgehampton, was run down by a car in a crosswalk not far from the shop, it...
Clearing UpVisiting with the Hampton Bays Civic Association last week, Southampton Town Supervisor Jay Schneiderman was asked about the status of the public water system in the hamlet, and a discussion about whether its woes are enough to justify a takeover...
Giving ThanksIt’s lovely that Americans set aside a holiday each fall for the simple purpose of taking time to reflect on the things we are thankful for. In this space, we often take the time to appreciate the abundance surrounding us...
A Welcome RetreatOrganized religion has faced an uphill battle over the last two decades: As the United States has become an increasingly secular society, many houses of worship nationwide ultimately shuttered their doors in the face of dwindling numbers of congregants. As...
A Working BoardWhen the dust settles, the Southampton Town Board of Trustees likely will see its four incumbents who sought reelection all returned to office, and a fifth seat filled by a former longtime Trustee who returns after taking two years away...
A New TraditionThanksgiving is steeped in tradition. It’s a day when most people gather with family and friends, eat to excess, watch football and fall asleep on the couch. It’s also a day when, traditionally, people reflect on, and express gratitude for,...
Pulling TogetherA Press Sessions conversation in Westhampton Beach last Thursday, November 7, revealed a few interesting things about the upheaval going on in the village business district, as Main Street remains closed to traffic through Christmas, and merchants struggle to hang...
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Editorial Board on Nov 19, 2019