On paper, officially, there is not a single bookstore operating in the Village of Southampton. But enterprising book lovers know exactly where to go when they’re looking to buy a buzzy recent work of fiction, a light and entertaining beach read, a page-turner thriller or something to get their children off the iPad. Perhaps they want to revisit a literary classic, reignite (or simply establish) a love of cooking, or fill their home with more ...
Editorials
As students across the East End head back to school this week, the usual anticipation and jitters of a new academic year are in the...
Letters
Driving FavorsThere was no better way for Southampton Village to “celebrate” Labor Day, the holiday honoring the social and economic contributions of working people, than to force Southampton’s working class into gridlock on Hill Street and Windmill Lane. How? By re-imposing a so-called “pilot program” that our chief of police said was ineffective and dangerous three years ago [“New Pilot Program Will Ban Left Turns Off Lee and Captains Neck in Southampton Village,” 27east.com, August 27]. But this is expected: Mayor...
Keep Us SafeLifeguards should be at Ponquogue Beach on all four weekends after Labor Day. Ponquogue Beach is the biggest and busiest beach in the Hamptons. If people know lifeguards are on duty, they will flock there. It’s not safe to swim in the ocean unless lifeguards are present. The concession stand does not have to be open. We can bring baloney sandwiches and pink lemonade from home. Portable toilets are fine, and we can shower at home. James Dreeben Hampton Bays
Young talent will help the Westhampton Beach girls tennis team remain competitive this season. And ....
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Read More Sag Harbor SportsSeptember is upon us, and that means The Hamptons Festival of Music mainstage season can’t be far…
