Tony and Joe Villareale understand the true meaning of community because they were raised in one that embodied everything that word stands for. The brothers, owners of Hampton Watercraft and Marine, were raised in Hampton Bays, and had many fine examples to follow during their childhood, teen years and beyond. There was not only the support and guidance of their parents, Mary Ann and Salvatore Villareale, but the wisdom, character building and life lessons taught ...
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Governor Kathy Hochul deserves credit for giving New York State residents a shot in the arm, figuratively and literally. The mess that is the federal...
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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
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