Guilty Plea Made in 2021 Southampton Christmas Morning Killing
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Dominick Parisi
Dangelo Soto
Dominick Parisi
Dangelo Soto
T.E. McMorrow on Jan 17, 2025
Dominick Parisi pleaded guilty Thursday to manslaughter in the first degree for his participation in the 2021 brutal Christmas morning beating and killing of a Southampton man, Steven Byrnes. The... more
A mother suing the Southampton School District for negligence after two students, on three separate occasions, allegedly injured her child at the elementary school, won a court victory this month when a judge ordered the district to produce records it had previously refused to disclose. According to the lawsuit, filed in Suffolk County Supreme Court in 2023, a peer pushed the plaintiff’s child — who was under 10 years old — off a playground platform in October 2022, followed by another incident with a different student in March 2023, causing “a subsequent head injury.” A third incident occurred in May ...
by Michelle Trauring
People voted to make the economy stronger. People voted to cut bureaucratic fat in the government. People voted to end illegal immigration. No one voted for Elon Musk. No one voted for the press to be silenced. No one voted for veterans benefits to be cut. No one voted for farmers to be hurt by tariffs. No one voted for doctors to be denied medical research information. No one voted for medical research to be shut down. No one voted for disabled children to lose educational assistance. No one voted for American car manufacturers to have to raise prices. In ...
by Staff Writer
If nothing else, the series of letters discussing Southampton Town Council candidate John Leonard has illuminated problems in recent years at the Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center that might otherwise be unknown to its small or anonymous donors. Supporters of its worthy mission would appreciate a published update on where things stand. Tim Ferguson Water Mill
by Staff Writer
I am writing to alert my Southampton Town neighbors and fellow voters to the upcoming special election for Town Council this March 18. I suspect that if you are reading the letters section in the newspaper, you are already aware of the election, but perhaps you have been turned off by the very harsh letters on both sides of the candidate selection issue, or because of the very critical letters of one of the candidates. There are two sides to every story. Instead of arguing process or personalities, let’s focus on what is best for the town at this very ...
by Staff Writer
I was really disappointed to read John Leonard’s recent letter [“No Bullying,” Letter, February 13] criticizing Virginia “Ginnie” Frati, another prominent Hampton Bays woman worthy of respect and the founder of the Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center in Hampton Bays. I served on the board of the Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center for over six years with a number of wonderful, dedicated volunteers. In that time, I got to know Ginnie both personally and professionally. Her love for the center, and the thousands of animals she has dedicated her life to rehabilitating, are beyond question. Over more than 20 years, ...
by Staff Writer
I’d like to thank Jose Reyes [“A Bad Apple,” Letters, February 13] and Steve Crispinelli [“Too Many Questions,” Letters, February 13] for their recent Letters to the Editor. Both challenged the Southampton Democratic Committee to do a better job for their aligned voters — and I couldn’t agree more. Jose Reyes writes: “The problem is our local party sometimes gets it wrong, and the public has to know.” Mr. Reyes went on to articulate his distaste for my candidacy back in 2019. Though I was never a Republican, as Mr. Reyes incorrectly stated, my independent and moderate views never fit ...
by Staff Writer
John Leonard [“No Bullying,” Letters, February 13] and husband Gene Valle’s [“Not Bullied,” Letters, February 13] letters rebutting mine and Ginnie Frati’s are a combination of misleading statements and lies. But to remove the “he said/she said” from the arguments, I will list actions John took to demonstrate why he should not be on the Town Board. 1. When two longtime employees of the Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center wrote to the center’s board in 2023 saying that John, then board president, was harming the center by driving away the founder — Ginnie — he had them fired the next ...
by Staff Writer
I request that The Press reconsider its high school wrestling section. While I understand the desire to cover local sports, the focus on wrestling may inadvertently contribute to a climate that encourages violence. Wrestling, by its nature, involves physical aggression and dominance. Highlighting this sport may send a message that such behavior is acceptable, or even celebrated. In a time where our society grapples with issues of aggression and violence, it’s crucial to consider the messages we send, especially to young people. I urge The Press to consider the potential impact of its coverage and prioritize sports that emphasize teamwork, ...
by Staff Writer
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