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In Hampton Bays, Dueling Visions Voiced at Express Sessions Forum

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The panelists at the Express Session event,

The panelists at the Express Session event, "Hampton Bays Under Pressure: Southampton Town's Largest Hamlet Is in a State of Flux," at Cowfish on October 10. DANA SHAW

Session Panelist Ray D'Angelo, President, Hampton Bays Civic Association. DANA SHAW

Session Panelist Ray D'Angelo, President, Hampton Bays Civic Association. DANA SHAW

Panelist Gayle Lombardi, Director, Hampton Bays Civic Association. DANA SHAW

Panelist Gayle Lombardi, Director, Hampton Bays Civic Association. DANA SHAW

Panelist Gayle Lombardi, Director, Hampton Bays Civic Association. DANA SHAW

Panelist Gayle Lombardi, Director, Hampton Bays Civic Association. DANA SHAW

Panelist and Hampton Bays Alliance Founder John Leonard. DANA SHAW

Panelist and Hampton Bays Alliance Founder John Leonard. DANA SHAW

Panelist and Hampton Bays resident Marion Boden. DANA SHAW

Panelist and Hampton Bays resident Marion Boden. DANA SHAW

Panelist Cyndi McNamara, Southampton Town Councilwoman. DANA SHAW

Panelist Cyndi McNamara, Southampton Town Councilwoman. DANA SHAW

Southampton Town Supervisor Maria Moore, fields a question. DANA SHAW

Southampton Town Supervisor Maria Moore, fields a question. DANA SHAW

Audience member Gail Murcott asks a question. DNAA SHAW

Audience member Gail Murcott asks a question. DNAA SHAW

Audience member Roger Moores. DANA SHAW

Audience member Roger Moores. DANA SHAW

Audience member Linda Wells at the October 10 Express Session. DANA SHAW

Audience member Linda Wells at the October 10 Express Session. DANA SHAW

Shinnecock Council of Trustees Chairwoman Lisa Goree makes a point at the Express Session. DANA SHAW

Shinnecock Council of Trustees Chairwoman Lisa Goree makes a point at the Express Session. DANA SHAW

Southampton Town Councilman Michael Iasilli makes a point at the Express Session. DANA SHAW

Southampton Town Councilman Michael Iasilli makes a point at the Express Session. DANA SHAW

authorMichael Wright on Oct 16, 2024
Hampton Bays is in a state of flux. In the eyes of some, the hamlet’s downtown has crumbled and is in desperate need of revitalization. To others, it is bustling.... more

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