A Shinnecock Hills couple who stirred up some controversy by proposing a vertical-axis wind turbine on their property have put the plans on hold, hoping that Southampton Town will amend... more
Jeffrey Slothower of Southampton, a former registered investment adviser and founder of the New York investment advisory firm Battery Private Inc., was convicted on Thursday, May 16, by a federal jury in Central Islip. The jury returned a guilty verdict on all three counts of an indictment charging him with wire fraud, investment adviser fraud and money laundering in connection with a scheme to misappropriate more than $1 million from clients. He faces up to 30 years in prison. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, it was proven at the three-day trial before U.S. District Judge Gary R. Brown ...
by Christopher Walsh
I am writing this letter on behalf of Southampton Board of Education candidate Ruth White-Dunne. Ms. White-Dunne is one of the most highly regarded teachers on the East End of Long Island. She can bring invaluable experience and knowledge to the Southampton School Board as a veteran teacher and leader, as well as a parent and a longtime resident who is deeply invested in our community. Her philosophy of thinking creatively as a no-drama problem-solver while treating all with respect and care will add much to the district board. She is dedicated to service and is a kind person. She ...
by Staff Writer
Last week was the final Express Sessions event of the season; a dozen live events brought together panelists and community members to discuss a variety of topics of importance to the community. As the break for a busy summer arrives, the question arises: Does it make a difference? The topic for the event last week in Sag Harbor focused on that village’s readiness for climate change and the perils it will bring — but, like other topics from throughout the fall, winter and spring, it was relevant for other villages and hamlets on the South Fork. Rising waters and worsening ...
by Editorial Board
In the Tuckahoe Common School District, voters will be asked to approve a proposed $25,048,825 budget, which seeks to grow the tax levy by 4.41 percent, or $852,919, to $20,188,405. For a home assessed at $1 million, this will mean a $200 increase to the tax bill. Residents will also be asked to consider three propositions — one that levies $65,000 for the district’s participation in the Southampton Youth Association, and another that levies $10,500 for participation in the Parrish Art Museum. The final proposition asks voters to approve spending up to $1.34 million from two funds for districtwide projects, ...
by Michelle Trauring