The Last WordIn context, it doesn’t seem all that surprising that the Montaukett Nation, earlier this month, was once again disappointed when its bid for state recognition as a Native American nation was scuttled by a veto by Governor Kathy Hochul. After...
Giving ThanksSome of the many, many things we are thankful for as this Thanksgiving arrives: We are thankful for a community that, in the face of hate — swastikas painted by vandals in public places, along with violent antisemitic messages —...
Not So SuspiciousThere are limits to “If you see something, say something” — and we might have mapped out one outer edge on November 2 in Southampton Village. Village Police reported last week that someone had called them because they spotted a...
Winds of ChangeThe economics of green energy are in flux, both in the United States and globally, and proposed wind farms have suddenly become more expensive, which has prompted some industry leaders, including the Danish energy company Ørsted, to rethink aggressive strategies....
Out of StepIn the midst of his failed reelection campaign, then-Mayor Jesse Warren attempted to publicly shame his Southampton Village Board colleagues into agreeing to end benefits for life for board members who serve five years or more. In response, and in...
We Mark Our Ballot: Southampton TownTerm limits will end Jay Schneiderman’s eight-year tenure as Southampton Town supervisor. The transition to a new administration is always a stressful moment for the town, but this year offers one soothing thought: The race for the town’s top post...
We Mark Our Ballot: Suffolk County LegislatureThe 2021 elections gave the Republican Party a majority on the Suffolk County Legislature for the first time in 16 years. Eleven of the county’s 18 districts are held by a Republican or Conservative legislator; only six have a Democrat....
We Mark Our Ballot: Suffolk County ExecutiveIn the race for Suffolk County executive, voters this year are given a choice between ineradicable experience and calls for new ideas. Seeking to replace Democrat Steve Bellone, who was prevented from running for reelection due to term limits, are...
Michelle Trauring on Sep 3, 2019