North Fork Native Brian Tardif Approved As New Pierson Athletic Director
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Brian Tardif
Brian Tardif
Cailin Riley on Aug 9, 2022
The Sag Harbor School District has a new athletic director. At a Board of Education meeting on Monday night, August 8, board members approved the hiring of Brian Tardif to... more
The Village of Sag Harbor is operated by dedicated staff and volunteers to various boards and committees, without which our beautiful, historic village would descend into chaos. Everyone who lives, works or has business interests in the village should recognize and appreciate these people’s hard work. The site of the proposed mixed-use development on Bridge Street, in the heart of the village, is low-lying, floodprone land fill with a long history of industrial use nearby. The proposal has gone through many iterations. Many of us hoped that the draft environmental impact statement would fully address all the issues identified in ...
17 Mar 2025 by Staff Writer
There are areas of the country in which polluting chemical plants and refineries are concentrated to such a degree that they pose an extreme health risk to nearby residents. In one stretch along the Mississippi River in Louisiana, the air and water are so polluted that the harm done to the health of residents is such that the area is known as “Cancer Alley.” Residents of Cancer Alley die at an earlier age than the average American. They die needlessly and leave behind grieving family members and friends. Not surprisingly, these polluting plants and refineries are not located near any ...
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It’s been a while; it’s been too long. 25 words or less. We need something to lift our spirits. Bring it back. End of story. Nancy Greenberg Sag Harbor
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The Sag Harbor Village Board has scheduled a public workshop to discuss accessory dwelling units, or ADUs, at 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 22, at the Municipal Building. Mayor Tom Gardella said the workshop would give residents an opportunity to voice their opinions about how the village’s current ADU legislation could be improved. The board has received complaints about the law, as written, because it would require that a lot be at least 70 feet wide. Others have raised concern that under the current law, it would be possible to construct numerous accessory apartments in a neighborhood, effectively increasing the ...
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Our East End Hospice offices were saved from the March 8 brush fires because of the indefatigable efforts of countless people [“Hospice, Businesses Saved by Firefighters Amid Saturday Blaze,” 27east.com, March 12]. The tremendous scope of the emergency response was awe-inspiring. We are grateful to every individual who showed immense bravery and selflessness to contain and extinguish the fires. To the 106th Rescue Wing, our neighbors on Old Riverhead Road, and the New York National Guard, thank you for providing air support. To the New York State Troopers, Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department, Suffolk County Police Department, Westhampton Beach Police Department ...
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New York State Senator Anthony Palumbo has announced that the New York Conference of Italian American State Legislators is now accepting applications for its annual scholarship program. For 2025, four scholarships, each worth $3,000, are being offered: two recognizing academic excellence and two honoring athletic achievement. Residents of the 1st Senate District who are either enrolled in college or high school seniors preparing to attend college are eligible to apply. Those interested are invited to submit their applications online at nyiacsl.org. The deadline is March 30, by 5 p.m. To be eligible, applicants must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0, ...
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The Children’s Museum of the East End will host a Water Balloon Drop Challenge on Saturday, March 29, from 10 to 11 a.m. All ages are welcome. Participants will create contraptions to protect their balloon from the highest drop in the museum, the top of the pirate ship. Guests are encouraged to bring upcycled materials from home such as milk cartons, takeout containers, and plastic bags to build their contraption. The cost is $10 for members, $25 for nonmembers. To register, go to cmee.org.
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Cailin Riley on Aug 9, 2022