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Judy Jakobsen Named Executive Director Of Central Pine Barrens Commission

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Judy Jakobsen was named executive director of the Central Pine Barrens Commission.

Judy Jakobsen, a staff member of the Central Pine Barrens Joint Planning and Policy Commission since its creation in 1993, has been named executive director of the commission, succeeding John... more

Arson Suspected In Shinnecock Fire

A fire that caused extensive damage to a house on the Shinnecock territory last week is believed to have been the work of an arsonist, the tribe announced in its Nation’s Voice newsletter. “In the early hours of Wednesday, October 20, 2021, tribal member Peggy Crump’s house was intentionally set on fire by an unknown [person] or assailants,” the newsletter stated. “Significant damage was done to the home. No one was in the home during the incident and no injuries have been reported.” The tribe announced a $20,000 reward for any information leading to an arrest and said the blaze ... 27 Oct 2021 by Stephen J. Kotz

Stelling Is Voice For The Youth On Southampton Village Planning Commission

Taking AP environmental science was a transformative experience for Summer Stelling last year. The Southampton ... 5 Oct 2021 by Cailin Riley

Metropolitan Transportation Authority Announces Increased Mask Enforcement Throughout the System

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority has announced that MTA officers will be stepping up mask enforcement throughout the system and those who do not comply with mask requirements will be likely to face a $50 fine. Mask-wearing is a federal requirement on trains and buses. The goal of heightened enforcement is to increase mask usage across all agencies, and to return to 2020 and early 2021 compliance levels where nearly 100 percent of riders wore masks on board subways, buses, commuter railroads and paratransit vehicles. Since the $50 fine was implemented on September 14, 2020, MTA police officers have had over ... 27 Sep 2021 by Staff Writer

Memorials Mark 9//11 Anniversary

Memorial services were held all over the East End marking the 20th anniversary of the ... 12 Sep 2021 by Staff Writer

Bob Martin’s ‘9/11 Remembered’ Recalls Heroism of First Responders, Twenty Years Later

The most common words that resurface every year on the anniversary of the events of ... 9 Sep 2021 by Sophie Griffin

Eric Fischl Reflects On The Power And Pain Behind ‘Tumbling Woman’

“Tumbling Woman.” It’s a sculpture created by artist Eric Fischl in the months immediately after ... by Annette Hinkle

LAST, BEST SHOT: How Do You Convince Someone To Get A Vaccine? Some Experts Have Advice

The Express News Group is participating in a program, “The Last, Best Shot,” sponsored by The Boston Globe. In an effort to clear up misinformation about vaccines, the Globe published a special front-page section on August 18 to comprehensively debunk myths about vaccines and identify other barriers to vaccination, and has agreed to share those stories with participating publications. This article discusses ways to try to convince the “vaccine hesitant,” with advice from several experts at persuasion — including a top Girl Scout cookie sales person. “The aide is very good,” Carol Rosenstock said. “She is really attentive to my ... 20 Aug 2021 by The Boston Globe

LAST, BEST SHOT: Five Myths About COVID-19 Vaccinations

The Express News Group is participating in a program, “The Last, Best Shot,” sponsored by ... by The Boston Globe

‘Bad Batch’ Of Fentanyl-Laced Cocaine Kills Six On North Fork, Shelter Island

A scourge of overdose deaths related to a “bad batch” of what is believed to be fentanyl-laced cocaine has led to six overdose deaths in Southold and Shelter Island towns this week, a string of tragic deaths unlike any Southold Police Chief Martin Flatley said his town has seen before. In the past seven days, there have been eight drug overdose cases in the two towns with all but one occurring in Southold Town. Four of the six deaths occurred on Friday alone. Police Chief Martin Flatley said he has brought in the Suffolk County district attorney’s office to assist ... 15 Aug 2021 by Steve Wick

Colson Whitehead’s “Sag Harbor” To Be HBO Series

Colson Whitehead, the Pulitzer-prize-winning novelist known for “The Underground Railroad” and “The Nickel Boys,” among others, is having his 2009 book “Sag Harbor” turned into a television series for HBO Max. The news comes on the heels of Barry Jenkins’s lauded reimagining of Mr. Whitehead’s “The Underground Railroad” into a 10-part miniseries earlier this year. Per Deadline, a Hollywood entertainment news website, the series is to be produced by Boat Rocker Studios, with Daniel “Koa” Beaty attached to write the pilot. Mr. Koa is known for his plays “Through the Night,” “Emergency,” “Mr. Joy” and “The Tallest Tree in the ... 10 Aug 2021 by Sophie Griffin