Over the last 15 years, river otters have made a resounding comeback to the waters and wetlands of eastern Long Island, after being absent for nearly two centuries in the wake of unrestrained hunting of them for their fur in the 1600s and 1700s. But their rebound thanks to conservation efforts that have allowed populations to grow and expand naturally into former territories like Long Island, while significant, is being hampered by the mounting number ...
Editorials
This 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...
Letters
Already PerfectMy perfect Hampton Bays: Hampton Bays is a special place, not just because of its beautiful beaches or scenic sunsets but because of the deep sense of community that runs through it. From the very beginning, growing up here means knowing your classmates since kindergarten, waving to familiar faces in the grocery store, and feeling a sense of connection no matter where you go. That feeling of family, of belonging, is what makes Hampton Bays truly unique. In my perfect...
Stay PutIt has come to my attention that there is an effort afoot to move our beloved college windmill off our campus, where it has resided for many decades [“New Push To Move Southampton’s Oldest Windmill From College Campus Back to Village,” 27east.com, June 11]. There are approximately 10,000 Southampton College alumni. We have contributed to the area since 1963. The alums have become teachers, doctors, politicians, lawyers, scientists, athletes, nurses, bankers and business owners, just to name a few occupations....
Regardless of what would have happened this past weekend at the New York State Outdoor ....
Read More Southampton SportsJoe Gaviola, the well-known Montauk Lighthouse keeper who helped get the Beacon of Hope 5K ...
Read More East Hampton SportsThere’s a constant debate among those in the track and field realm about what the ...
Read More Sag Harbor SportsFor many Holocaust survivors, telling their story to younger generations was a difficult…
