Cell Phone Policy Is Top of Mind at Southampton School District
Michelle Trauring on Sep 25, 2024
Last week, administrators at the Southampton School District reviewed the student cellphone policies across their buildings — raising differing ideologies, noting concerns and contemplating the road ahead. And it was... more
The Church in Sag Harbor is offering a series of holiday events in the coming weeks. First up is the fifth annual Holiday Makers Market, running for two days, Saturday and Sunday, November 29 and 30, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. Tickets are $5 at the door, and children under 12 are admitted for free. More than 15 unique artisans and makers, curated by The Church, will offer selections including ceramics, home goods, jewelry and more. This year, makers from the East End are prioritized, with price ranges within reach. Throughout the Makers Market, there will be ...
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Anne C. Stevens of Riverhead, and formerly of Westhampton Beach, died on November 16, in the comfort of her home. She was 72. Born on April 5, 1953, to Robert and Margaret Stevens of Westhampton Beach, she was the fourth of nine children in a loving home and a wonderful, small, tight-knit community. She graduated from Westhampton Beach High School and went on to SUNY Fredonia, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in library science. Spending most of her adult life in Riverhead, she worked for what started as New York Telephone, and finished as Verizon, as a central office ...
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I felt the need to express my sentiments regarding the recent ICE raids that I personally observed on the morning of Wednesday, November 5, in Hampton Bays [“Federal Immigration Sweep in Hampton Bays, Westhampton Beach Sparks Protests,” 27east.com, November 5]. My sister and I have been attending a wonderful program at St. Rosalie’s Catholic Church titled “The Conversation Cafe.” It has a primary purpose of helping primary English speakers improve our Spanish and, conversely, primary Spanish speakers improve their English. I personally feel that it has given me a second gift. I have made some new friends that just happen ...
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The recent election has brought into focus what voters are currently thinking. The effort to bring illegal immigration under control, while overwhelmingly popular for candidate Donald Trump, was now portrayed as an authoritarian nightmare perpetrated by Nazis masquerading as federal employees. The dilemma for the current administration is how to manage the huge immigration mess that Democrats created. It obviously cannot be cleaned up using a progressive toothbrush but rather a government broom. To be clear, there are no innocent illegals, only less offensive cases. The priority should be the deportation of those who have broken the law or who ...
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Michelle Trauring on Sep 25, 2024