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Express Sessions: Policymakers and Politicians Convene To Talk Southampton Traffic Woes

Innovative Solutions to the South Fork Traffic Mess

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Southampton Town Supervisor Jay Schneiderman. DANA SHAW
Southampton Town Supervisor Jay Schneiderman. DANA SHAW
Southampton Village Police Chief Sue Hurteau. DANA SHAW
Southampton Town Highway Superintendent Charles McArdle. DANA SHAW
Southampton Town Highway Superintendent Charles McArdle and Southampton Village Police Chief Sue Hurteau. DANA SHAW
Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone. DANA SHAW
Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone. DANA SHAW
Suffolk County Department of Public Works Assistant Chief Engineer Alex Prego. DANA SHAW
Suffolk County Department of Public Works Assistant Chief Engineer Alex Prego. DANA SHAW
Suffolk County Legislator Bridget Fleming. DANA SHAW
Suffolk County Legislator Bridget Fleming. DANA SHAW
Suffolk County Department of Public Works Assistant Chief Engineer Alex Prego and Southampton Town Highway Superintendent Charles McArdle. DANA SHAW
Suffolk County Department of Public Works Assistant Chief Engineer Alex Prego and Southampton Town Highway Superintendent Charles McArdle. DANA SHAW
Southampton Village Police Chief Sue Hurteau. DANA SHAW
William King of Shinnecock Hills asks a question at the Express Session on October 26. DANA SHAW
Michael Iasilli poses a question at the Express Session on October 26. DANA SHAW
Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone. DANA SHAW
Jay Fitzpatrick of Southampton Village makes a suggestion at the Express Session on October 26. DANA SHAW
Patrice Dalton of East Hampton asks a question at the October 26 Express Session. DANA SHAW
Ralph Schenk at the October 26 Express Session. DANA SHAW
Mathematics Teacher and Teachers Association of Sag Harbor President at Sag Harbor Schools Anthony Chase Mallia at the October 26 Express Session. DANA SHAW

Innovative Solutions to the South Fork Traffic Mess

Southampton Town Supervisor Jay Schneiderman. DANA SHAW

Southampton Village Police Chief Sue Hurteau. DANA SHAW

Southampton Town Highway Superintendent Charles McArdle. DANA SHAW

Southampton Town Highway Superintendent Charles McArdle and Southampton Village Police Chief Sue Hurteau. DANA SHAW

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone. DANA SHAW

Suffolk County Department of Public Works Assistant Chief Engineer Alex Prego. DANA SHAW

Suffolk County Legislator Bridget Fleming. DANA SHAW

Suffolk County Department of Public Works Assistant Chief Engineer Alex Prego and Southampton Town Highway Superintendent Charles McArdle. DANA SHAW

Southampton Village Police Chief Sue Hurteau. DANA SHAW

William King of Shinnecock Hills asks a question at the Express Session on October 26. DANA SHAW

Michael Iasilli poses a question at the Express Session on October 26. DANA SHAW

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone. DANA SHAW

Jay Fitzpatrick of Southampton Village makes a suggestion at the Express Session on October 26. DANA SHAW

Patrice Dalton of East Hampton asks a question at the October 26 Express Session. DANA SHAW

Ralph Schenk at the October 26 Express Session. DANA SHAW

Mathematics Teacher and Teachers Association of Sag Harbor President at Sag Harbor Schools Anthony Chase Mallia at the October 26 Express Session. DANA SHAW

There was a moment last week when it appeared as though an episode of road rage might break out between local officials gathered at Union Sushi & Steak during the... more

Shifting Sands: Is Beach Nourishment the Best Option to Protect the Oceanfront? | The Session Report

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recently completed an $11 million project that widened the ... 9 Apr 2024 by The Sessions Report

The Future Is Wet

Montauk was closest to mind at last week’s Express Sessions event focusing on beach nourishment: The results of a recent federal effort to bolster the sandy beaches and protect the hamlet’s business district were visible through the windows of oceanfront Gurney’s, which is safely up on the bluff. But the content of the discussion was of great importance to the entire South Fork: Beach nourishment is either part of the past, present or future for the length of the oceanfront, and even parts of the bay side. Beach nourishment is expensive, but it’s also largely effective both as a way ... by Editorial Board

Future of Westhampton Beach Waterfront in Spotlight at Latest Express Sessions Event

It’s no secret that Westhampton Beach has had a serious glow-up in the last few ... 27 Mar 2024 by Cailin Riley

Exploration of Past Wrongs and Emphasis on Importance of Working Together Are Part of Express Sessions on New Era for Shinnecock Nation

State and local officials, along with leaders from the Shinnecock Nation, gathered at Union Sushi ... 13 Mar 2024 by Cailin Riley

Real Estate Pros Take the Pulse of the Real Estate Market at Express Sessions

A lack of inventory, particularly a dearth of affordable homes, dominated the conversation last week ... 21 Feb 2024 by Brendan J. O’Reilly

Can East Hampton’s Village Be Reborn as a Community Hub? Express Session Event Discussion Explores Innovative New Ideas

Business and community leaders last week explored how East Hampton Village’s downtown business district might ... 7 Feb 2024 by Michael Wright

Can the Winter Be Brisk for Businesses in East Hampton? | The Sessions Report

The Express News Group hosted its latest Express Sessions live event, "Can the Winter Be Brisk for Businesses in East Hampton?" on February 1 at Rowdy Hall in Amagansett with East Hampton Village Mayor Jerry Larsen, The Anchor Society founder Bess Rattray, Honest Man Restaurant Group owner Mark Smith and Hal Zwick, the director of commercial real estate at Compass Hamptons. Traditionally, merchants in East Hampton Town and its villages make their money in the busy summer season, then have various strategies for riding out the other half of the year — some stay open to serve locals, others close ... 6 Feb 2024 by The Sessions Report

Clarifying the Vision for the Stony Brook Southampton Campus | The Sessions Report

Since 1963, a sprawling 84-acre stretch of Shinnecock Hills has had a college presence, first as Southampton College, then, starting in 2006, as the Southampton campus of Stony Brook University. Over the years, some things have stayed the same — the campus is a focal point for marine science and a bastion of the arts — but the vision for its future has varied. Today, Stony Brook has plans to build a new $300 million hospital on the site, which could spark a new era for the campus. In the meantime, the condition of some buildings have critics crying foul ... 17 Jan 2024 by The Sessions Report

VIDEO: Express Sessions, ‘Clarifying the Vision for The Stony Brook Southampton Campus’

The Express News Group held its latest Express Sessions panel discussion on Thursday, January 11, ... 12 Jan 2024 by Staff Writer

The Sessions Report: A Blueprint for Sag Harbor’s Future

Sag Harbor Village, with a new mayor at the helm, appears poised to tackle an important planning project, including an update to its zoning code and the potential for the creation of a comprehensive plan, which would serve as a blueprint for the village’s development future. Considering the various pressures the village faces, including a proposal for a new residential and commercial development that could transform the west side of Sag Harbor behind Main Street, continuing concerns about water quality and the need for more affordable housing, a master plan conversation would set the stage for Sag Harbor in the ... 21 Nov 2023 by The Sessions Report

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