As federal immigration agents began stepped-up enforcement efforts nationwide this past week as part of the Trump administration’s pledged crackdown on unauthorized immigrants, the owners of local businesses that rely heavily on immigrant employees say they are watching carefully how the new federal policy unfolds in the real world. Expectations of how the effort will land on the South Fork were mixed in the early days of the crackdown. Some business owners say they do ...
Editorials
Over the past three issues, coinciding with the inauguration of President Donald J. Trump to a second term as the chief executive, The Express News...
Letters
Negotiation & CompromiseI’ve been struggling with the hostilities expressed over the Shinnecock Nation’s development of their Westwood’s area travel plaza, which include some insulting “I know best” recommendations from some members of our community about what the Nation should do instead to improve their economic circumstances. I also acknowledge the difference between tribal sovereignty and the Nation doing whatever they want. Therefore, I’m hoping negotiations will take place to achieve conflict resolution, and an optimal solution for all Indigenous and non-indigenous constituents...
Financial WizardsI am trying to understand the thinking of the financial wizards in Southampton Town Hall. In a heartbeat they decided to spend $4 million to purchase the Casa Basso property [“Southampton Town Eyes Purchase of Casa Basso, Castle in Westhampton for Waterfront Park,” 27east.com, December 4]. In the same heartbeat they removed the portable toilet from Ponquogue Beach parking Lot. I don’t think it was in the budget. The town plans to make a park out of the Casa Basso...
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Read More Sag Harbor SportsMost of us have noticed this since the dawn of the 21st century, but there’s a trend in…
