Cuts That HurtIf you poll most Americans of all political stripes, you’d find a general agreement that there’s likely waste and fraud in the massive amount of federal spending, and that identifying and eliminating it would be a worthwhile task. What’s happening,...
See What WorksA note of appreciation to Southampton Town’s highway superintendent, Charlie McArdle, for refusing to leave things alone. At this point, it’s become policy at Suffolk County that they don’t have a solution to the chronic traffic problems on the South...
Winners and LosersAn administrative hearing officer has cleared Maria Dorr of charges that she might have stolen a gift card, worth $25 or $50, while on duty as principal of Amagansett School. She’s back at work, and now we can all move...
Let It ShineObserved in mid-March, Sunshine Week is a vital annual reminder of the importance of open government and the public’s right to know — and the critical role of local media outlets like The Express News Group in helping to disseminate...
Crossing the LineFor those who aren’t paying attention — and, honestly, that’s not an acceptable way to live right now — we have not yet hit 60 days of the Donald Trump presidency, and the obsession with deportation is already not just...
What People NeedThe East Hampton Town Board appears ready to finally take steps to adopt legislation curbing new home sizes in the town, following a process that included public hearings and much revision based on input from all sides. At this point,...
A Team EffortIt goes without saying — but let’s not let it. The weekend’s sudden drama was a spectacular reminder of a couple of things: how delicate our balance with nature is, how devastating human activity can be without ill intention, how...
Speed KillsThe death of a river otter on the Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Turnpike last month — the victim of nearby traffic — should serve as a wakeup call to drivers on the East End. The loss of the otter, a species that...
