New York City Congestion Pricing Could Lead to Hike in Fares for Hampton Jitney Riders
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The Hampton Jitney in New York City. DANA SHAW
The Hampton Jitney in New York City. DANA SHAW
Cailin Riley on Mar 6, 2024
Hampton Jitney is getting the word out to its riders that potential fare increases could be on the horizon because of a congestion pricing proposal in the New York metro... more
Once again, The Express News Group goes the “sky-is-falling” route between the cuts to libraries [“Institutions React to Federal Cuts to Institute of Museum and Library Services,” 27east.com, April 3] and schools [“Living in Uncertainty: School Administrators Talk Possible Federal Cuts in Midst of Budget Season,” 27east.com, April 14] that will decimate our community. But, will it? Just like the beginning of the year, when they needed a hit piece against Donald Trump, they go to the well once again. But, just like the piece on school administrators bracing for ICE invasions at our local schools [“School Officials Are Dealing ...
15 Apr 2025 by Staff Writer
Russia continues to slaughter civilians and children in its relentless war on Ukraine. Donald Trump said he would end the war even before he took office. He has thus far failed horribly. Crucial medical, social and environmental research is dismantled by Trump. This leads to uncertainty in how we will continue our leadership in finding answers to the most serious questions facing our country. Students from other countries continue to be deported because they say things Trump doesn’t like. Immigrants are sent to the most inhumane prison in the world in El Salvador because they are accused of crimes with ...
by Staff Writer
Thank you, Aby Rosen and son Charlie, for the chic and comfortable renovation of the Southampton movie theater, which is now called the Southampton Playhouse. My daughter and her husband saw “Becoming Led Zeppelin” in the state-of-the-art IMAX theater there and raved about the experience. I was anxious to check it out. A 4 p.m. show was the perfect time for my friend Kathy and me to go to the movies. Feeling like kids, we bought popcorn, Raisinets and Tate’s cookies. Next time, a glass of wine. It was lovely to not worry about stepping on gum as we settled ...
by Denise Gray Meehan
Protest demonstrations are not new in Suffolk County. The biggest demonstration in county history occurred on June 3, 1979, in opposition to the Shoreham nuclear power plant and the overall plan by the Long Island Lighting Company to construct seven to 11 nuclear plants in Suffolk County. More than 15,000 people participated at the Shoreham site, what has been seen as a turning point in the fate of the Shoreham plant and the other nuclear plants. The late Nora Bredes, who headed the Shoreham Opponents Coalition and whose fight against the highly unpopular nuclear push in Suffolk was followed by ...
by Karl Grossman
The Sag Harbor Lions Club’s annual Easter Egg Hunt is back and will take place on Sunday, April 20 (Easter Sunday), from noon to 2 p.m. at Mashashimuet Park in Sag Harbor. Children ages 2 to 10 are invited to participate but must bring their own receptacle to hold collected eggs, some of which contain a prize. Pony rides will be available for children in exchange for a $5 donation.
by Staff Writer
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Acting Commissioner Amanda Lefton recently reminded New Yorkers along coastal shores to always keep a safe distance of at least 150 feet from marine mammals, which includes whales, dolphins, porpoises, and seals, and resist the urge to intervene when an animal comes ashore. Marine mammals are protected by federal and state laws to ensure the safety of both seals and humans. “As stewards of the environment, it is our collective responsibility to protect New York State’s wildlife,” Lefton said. “Maintaining a safe distance from seals is essential to safeguarding these marine mammals and ...
by Staff Writer
Dorothy H. Giles of Sag Harbor died on April 11 in Sag Harbor. She was 97. A home-going service will be held on Wednesday, April 16, at noon, at the First Baptist Church of Bridgehampton. Interment to follow at Cedar Lawn Cemetery. A full obituary will appear in a future edition of The Press.
by Staff Writer
During the 2023 Southampton Town election, Southampton Democratic Committee Chairman Gordon Herr passed out yard signs that read: “Vote Line A — Democracy is on the ballot.” Based on recent developments, it would be more accurate to say he took democracy off the ballot [“Republican Candidate Drops Out of Southampton Supervisor Race, Joining Democratic Turmoil,” 27east.com, April 7]. Last week’s Southampton Press article described “a stunning and possibly choreographed last-minute shakeup that left incomplete slates and blank columns for the town’s top offices on the November ballot.” The Democratic candidate for town supervisor now has no opponent. Democrats are running ...
by Staff Writer
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Cailin Riley on Mar 6, 2024