To require masks or not to require them seems to be the question of the week for Sag Harbor business owners, who have responded with a mixture of COVID-19 fatigue... more
Larry Penny, 89, who served for many years as East Hampton Town natural resources director and wrote nature columns for both The East Hampton Star and The Express News Group, died on Sunday, December 15, at an assisted care facility outside Nevada City, California, where he had recently moved. A full obituary will appear in a future issue.
19 Dec 2024 by Staff Writer
CANDY CANE: To East Hampton Town and state officials, for taking steps to address troublesome intersections — adding turn lanes at the Route 114 and Stephen Hands Path intersection, a turn lane into the Ross School from Route 114, and roundabouts at Two Holes of Water Road and Three Mile Harbor/Springs-Fireplace Road. It’s not just about traffic flow; there are safety concerns at some of these locations that should make them priorities. They seem to be, and for that residents should be grateful. CANDY CANE: To Guild Hall, for completing a massive renovation and its decision to preserve the design ...
by Editorial Board
A chance to have pictures taken with Santa will be available at a breakfast/brunch hosted by the Shinnecock Community Center on Saturday, December 21, from 8 a.m. to noon. The center is located at 100 Church Street, Southampton. All proceeds will go to Hamptons Community Outreach’s home repair program on Shinnecock territory. On the menu are shrimp and grits, fried fish, chicken and waffles, and an assortment of breakfast items. There will also be a chance to win auction items. For more information, call 631-506-9069.
by Staff Writer
The State Legislature delivered a bill that provides for reinstatement of recognition and acknowledgment of the Montaukett Indian Nation to Governor Kathy Hochul last Thursday, December 12. The governor — who vetoed similar legislation a year ago — has until December 24 to sign or veto the bill, which supporters say would correct an unjust and racist 1910 ruling in which the tribe was declared extinct. “We hope she understands,” read a December 12 alert from Chief Robert Pharaoh, that Justice Abel Blackmar’s 1910 ruling “was based on racism and greed,” and that “for 114 years after the Blackmar ruling, ...
by Christopher Walsh
Stephen J. Kotz on Aug 11, 2021