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Editorials

The Real Issue in a Fight Over Paint

Rowdy Hall has settled its beef with the town over the paint on its facade, but this should not put to rest the question of what is appropriate and who gets to say so when it comes to land use and redevelopment.

Mar 28, 2024
Looking to Congress to Save Democracy

The stakes are unusually high in a Democratic Party contest for a congressional candidate for New York District 1. Voting in the primary is June 25.

Mar 28, 2024
Worrisome Number

About 275 acres of land on 182 parcels are undeveloped along Springs-Fireplace Road.

Mar 21, 2024
Nice Park

The new plan for Herrick Park looks a lot like the old park plan put forward in 2019 by the previous village administration. 

Mar 21, 2024
Bumpy Business

Why did several speed bumps get placed on Highway Behind the Pond, of all places?

Mar 21, 2024
Ocean’s Warning

The stressed global environment has to be addressed — for whales, dolphins, and everything else on Earth.

Mar 14, 2024
Process Matters

The Amagansett School District needs a new superintendent. Again.

Mar 14, 2024
Minding the Trees

Thank heaven for the Ladies Village Improvement Society.

Mar 14, 2024
Planning Fights Back on Senior Center

East Hampton Town government appears divided after the planning board correctly said that it, not the town board, should be in charge of review of the proposed new senior citizens center.

Mar 7, 2024
­Congestion Pricing: Tough but Needed

There is precedent showing that congestion pricing works, but it won’t be without repercussions for East Enders.

Mar 7, 2024
Stop the Sea? Never

So the town wants to put sand onto the depleted Ditch Plain Beach. Then what?

Mar 7, 2024
Everything Is Always a Scam

Until proven otherwise, any kind of out-of-the-blue request to change a password or divulge personal details or solicitation of any sort has to be viewed very, very suspiciously.

Feb 29, 2024