Strong Beats Rana In East Hampton Justice Battle; Reform Democrats Fall Short In Bids For Trustees
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Andrew Strong Kyril Bromley
Andrew Strong Kyril Bromley
on Jun 25, 2019
Political newcomer Andrew Strong held off a challenge in last week’s Democratic primary by veteran East Hampton Town Justice Lisa Rana, a registered Republican. Mr. Strong cruised to a broad... more
Southampton Town is once again bringing holiday cheer with its annual Letters to Santa program. Children are invited to share their Christmas wishes by sending a letter along with a self-addressed, stamped envelope, including details like their name, wish list, siblings, pets, hobbies and anything special they’d like Santa to know. Letters can be mailed to the Parks and Recreation Office on Newtown Road or the Hampton Bays Community Center on Ponquogue Avenue, or dropped off in person Monday through Friday. After hours, a special “North Pole” drop box outside the Parks and Recreation Office ensures no letter goes undelivered. ...
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Vendors are being sought for the Wooden Wonderland: Holiday Artisanal Gift Fair to be hosted by the Suffolk County Historical Society Museum on Saturday, December 6, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free. Vendors will offer locally made, artisanal one-of-a-kind, hand-crafted gifts. Plus there will be live music, woodworking demonstrations, raffles and more. Only vendors selling handcrafted items will be considered. The cost is $25 per table plus a 10 percent donation of sales to the museum, located at 300 West Main Street in Riverhead. For details, email director@schs-museum.org.
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The Southampton Town Kiwanis Club is offering fresh baked apple pies to be picked up in time for Thanksgiving. Two choices are available for preorder, double-crust pie or apple crumb pie, both priced at $25. Proceeds from this year’s fundraiser will benefit the Southampton Town Kiwanis Soup Project, supporting the Heart of the Hamptons, a local organization dedicated to helping neighbors in need. Community members can place their orders online by visiting kiwanisclubofsouthamptontown.org. The deadline to order is November 15 and pies will be available for pick-up in Southampton or Hampton Bays on November 24 and 25. For more information, ...
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I am deeply honored and humbled by the trust the residents of our town have placed in me by electing me to the Town Council. Winning this election is not just a personal milestone; it is a collective achievement made possible by the dedication, energy and belief of so many in our community. To my wife, Cynthia, whose love and support carried me through every challenge, thank you for standing by me. To our committee members and volunteers who knocked on doors, made calls, wrote letters and postcards, your tireless efforts made this victory possible. To every supporter who offered ...
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With the conclusion of the 2025 election, I want to take an opportunity to thank the members of my team and all those who came out to vote. To those who support me and voted for me, I would not be able to do it without you, and I thank you for your trust. To those whose vote I didn’t win, I say: I am glad you came out to voice your opinion, and I look forward to earning your respect in the future. During my time on the board, it has also been a great pleasure working alongside Trustees ...
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In his November 6 Letter to the Editor [“Growing Silent”], Mike Anthony suggested climate change, specifically increased water vapor in the atmosphere, may have been responsible for the erosion that led to the damage to the Sunrise Highway bridge abutment over the Shinnecock Canal in Hampton Bays. Although climate change and renewable energy are important topics and deserve consideration by Southampton Town, taxpayers must understand that the damage to the bridge abutment was caused by the state’s failure to conduct scheduled maintenance on the storm drain. The damage that occurred in late October did not just happen because of severe ...
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on Jun 25, 2019