Nipped in the BudThe Southampton Town Board last week hurriedly adopted a change of zone affecting properties along Montauk Highway, or Main Street, bordering downtown Hampton Bays. The lawmakers said it was an effort to protect the hamlet from large commercial developments in...
Let's Make a DealSince his swearing-in in January 2023, U.S. Representative Nick LaLota hasn’t faced a series of votes that rivaled the recent domestic spending package, which he played a significant role in pushing through Congress and onto President Donald Trump’s desk. It...
Gold Stars and Dunce CapsGOLD STAR: To the Group for the East End, for continuing efforts to bolster the osprey population on the East End, one of the greatest conservation success stories. The Group has worked for more than 30 years to help the...
Dangerous LibertyWith the Fourth of July on deck, and the national “No Kings” protests occurring recently, it’s worth taking a moment, in partisan times, to remind ourselves that dissent is patriotic, and protest is a core American principle. You might well...
Use DiscretionYou don’t need to hear it from us, but: Times are tense. It’s a moment when, in our local communities, we need to be more careful to avoid knee-jerk reactions, and while vigilance is a virtue, don’t assume everything you...
Do the Right ThingWhen it comes to New York State’s mistreatment of the Montaukett Nation, it seems like Groundhog Day: A new year, but the same outcome, without fail. It’s insulting, it’s despicable — and it must end. This is the sixth time...
We Mark Our Ballot: Westhampton BeachWesthampton Beach The departure of Bryan Tymann from the Westhampton Beach Village Board leaves a large pair of boots to fill. After 10 years on the board, Tymann decided this year not to seek reelection for another term. He has...
Southampton Village BallotThis year’s Southampton Village campaign has been active, with lots of information for voters to parse — and, unlike in some recent elections, the back-and-forth between the candidates has been respectful and restrained, even when the differences are significant and...
