Safe for All
Sag Harbor
May 27, 2012
Dear David:
Your column, “Bad Mileage,” of May 17, seems to have anticipated something in today’s New York Times: “This Is How We Ride.”
How we ride is of some concern to me as I am both a cyclist and a motorist and believe it is of utmost importance that our roads be safe for all.
Letters
Letters to the Editor: 05.31.12May 30, 2012
Letters to the Editor: 05.24.12May 23, 2012
A Special Day
East Hampton
May 21, 2012
To the Editor,
Memorial Day is a special day on which we honor those who died in service to our nation. We see Petty Officer Michael Monsoor, Lt. Michael Murphy, Lance Corporal Jordon Haerter, or Lt. Joe Theinert, all of whom sacrificed their lives in the ongoing hostilities in the Middle East. We also see the faces of military nurses, who through many wars and conflicts provided care amid chaos.
Letters to the Editor: 05.17.12May 16, 2012
Saved the Dock
East Hampton
May 14, 2012
Dear David,
Our heartfelt thanks to the wonderful, amazing members of the Montauk Fire Department. They saved the dock area from what could have been an unimaginable disaster. The Montauk fish dock caught fire at 3 Friday morning. It was discovered by a young fisherman, Billy Carmen, and Kelly Lester, who were getting ready to set sail.
Despite the devastation of the total destruction of the building, no one was injured in any way.
Letters to the Editor: 05.10.12May 9, 2012
Smooth Running
Sag Harbor
May 7, 2012
Dear David,
Please accept this letter of thanks on behalf of my family to the many people who walked and ran in the Second Annual Katy’s Courage 5K. We appreciate their participation and smiles.
We thank all of Kate’s many friends. Nina Landi shared her expertise, calm demeanor, and time to organize and oversee the smooth running of the race day machinations.
Letters to the Editor: 05.03.12May 2, 2012
Amazing Tribute
East Hampton
April 23, 2012
Dear David,
I am writing on behalf of my family to express our gratitude for the amazing tribute given to my father-in-law, Tony Cangiolosi, at his wake and funeral.
The support of family and friends who showed up at the wake was tremendous. Tears welled in our eyes as we watched the virtually endless stream of firefighters march in pairs and salute Tony at his wake.
Letters to the Editor 04.26.12Apr 26, 2012
There to Help
Montauk
April 17, 2012
To the Editor,
It’s 2 a.m. and you’re having difficulty breathing. Your chest feels like someone is sitting on it. Or perhaps your child has fallen from a bike and has a head wound. Maybe an accident has happened and you’re bleeding and it won’t stop. In all these cases, your first reaction is to dial 911 and call for an ambulance, and call you do.
Within minutes, no matter the time of day, any day of the year, the ambulance and crew arrive to render care.
Letters to the Editor: 04.19.12Apr 18, 2012
Gone Now
Amagansett
April 11, 2012
To the Editor,
And to think I never believed the paradise of Cartwright Shoal would ever be taken away. Mrs. Rattray (“Connections,” April 5) and I have shared some glorious memories . . . and never even knew it! But she brought it all back to me with floods of remembered joys.
Letters to the Editor: 04.12.12Apr 11, 2012
Fine Example
East Hampton
April 7, 2012
Dear Editor,
This is a note of congratulations to our elected officials in the Town of East Hampton, the County of Suffolk, and the State of New York.
Saturday I attended the grand opening of the Amsterdam Beach Loop (two miles) in the Amsterdam Beach State Park in Montauk. This 200-acre preserve provides a wonderful experience in nature with woodland, wetlands, and moorland, ending in a spectacular view of the bluffs and the beach.
Letters to the Editor: 04.05.12Apr 4, 2012
Those Who Served
East Hampton
March 25, 2012
To the Editor,
It is time to start thinking about Memorial Day and what it truly means. At the end of February, in The Star you read about the Montauk artists and veterans associations in dispute about Memorial Day weekend. Someone stated that they represented 100 veterans; whether true or not I do not know.
Letters to the Editor: 03.29.12Mar 28, 2012
Fishing Business
Amagansett
March 26, 2012
To the Editor,
Fifty local fishermen left the Viking Dock at 5 a.m., March 21, to join some 2,000 other fishermen from all coastal states for the United We Fish Rally in Washington, D.C.
Letters to the Editor: 03.22.12Mar 21, 2012
All in Green
Amagansett
March 17, 2012
Dear David,
We were entertained at the Senior Citizens Center on Friday, with a St. Patrick’s Day party, by Michelle and her staff. It was a wonderful party, with a beautiful room decorated all in green. Very pretty! Children from the Springs School entertained us with their songs relating to St. Patrick, St. Paddy’s Day, and leprechauns.
They made and presented to us a decorated flower vase with a green carnation in it.
Letters to the Editor: 03.15.12Mar 14, 2012
Sing Its Praises
Amagansett
March 8, 2012
Dear David:
On Feb. 1 I was floored (literally and physically) with a heart attack.
Letters to the Editor: 03.08.12Mar 7, 2012
Had the Pleasure
East Hampton
March 5, 2012
Dear David,
On behalf of the East Hampton Day Care Learning Center I offer my sincere congratulations to the director, cast, and orchestra of the East Hampton High School production of “Anything Goes.” I had the pleasure of attending the Sunday matinee performance.
Letters to the Editor: 03.01.12Feb 29, 2012
Affordable Project
East Hampton
February 27, 2012
Dear David:
Last week witnessed the formal groundbreaking of the St. Michael’s senior citizens affordable housing project. The leader of this extremely worthwhile undertaking is Michael DeSario, who has devoted countless hours over the last 10 years to the creation of needed, reasonably priced apartments for longtime East Hampton residents.
Letters to the Editor: 02.23.12Feb 22, 2012
To Be Honored
Springs
February 17, 2012
David:
This past Wednesday, Feb. 15, a large group from East Hampton attended the reception given for Lee Hayes. The reception was given by the Riverhead Historical Society. The date and time of this event were well published in advance.
As most know, Lee is a Tuskegee airman — bombardier and pilot. He served at a time when racism was prevalent.
I would estimate the crowd attending numbered close to 200.
Letters to the Editor: 02.16.12Feb 15, 2012
Nothing to Fear
Springs
February 10, 2012
Dear Editor,
I am the former managing editor of the New York Public Library, a book author, and an avid Kindle user of many years — so I read with interest Helen Rattray’s “Connections” column (Feb. 9) on her disenchantment with her Kindle and its possible threat to the traditional book. I continue to be surprised by the resistant view many serious readers take of the Kindle, even as it grows in popularity.
Letters to the Editor: 02.09.12Feb 8, 2012
Tears of Joy
Burnsville, N.C.
February 6, 2012
To the Editor,
When we lived in East Hampton we knew it was one of the most beautiful places on earth. But the physical beauty is just the tip of the iceberg.
We wanted to thank our friends and neighbors for supporting us. Robert Curtis, who owned a leather-goods shop in East Hampton that eventually was known as Billy Martin, was in a devastating motorcycle accident last May.
On Nov.
Letters to the Editor: 02.02.12Feb 1, 2012
Need to Name
East Hampton
January 30, 2012
Dear Editor,
Twenty years ago I formed the habit of taking frequent walks on what I now know to be the Debra Brodie Foster Trail in Two Holes of Water Park. Since then the head of the trail has blossomed with information. This began in 1995 with a small and discreet bronze plate set into a large rock honoring Ms. Foster’s largess.
Letters to the Editor: 01.26.12Jan 25, 2012
What Happened?
Sedona, Ariz.
January, 17, 2012
East Hampton Star:
I raised my family enjoying the summers and holidays in East Hampton for most of my life. It was a special place.
Letters to the Editor: 01.19.12Jan 18, 2012
Talented Performers
East Hampton
January 1, 2012
Dear David,
I would like to thank all of the talented performers who participated in the Young at Heart concert at St. Luke’s Church on Friday. The night was very successful due to the amazing musicians who sang and played their instruments. The audience that was present, as well as myself, were captivated and in awe for the entire show. It was a great reminder of how gifted our young people are. It was a night to remember and one that made me proud to be a member of St.
Letters to the Editor: 01.12.12Jan 11, 2012
Pulled Together
East Hampton
January 7, 2012
Dear David,
A search-and-recovery operation does not just happen. We have well-trained people in the Springs Fire Department and East Hampton Town police and Sag Harbor dive teams. There were many rescuers on the water recently, and we should be proud of them all. But at this point I would like to talk about our marine patrol, dive team, and ocean rescue team.
Training that does not fall short when the emergency hits is not to be taken for granted.
Letters to the Editor: 01.05.12Jan 4, 2012
Before I Knew
East Hampton
January 2, 2011
Dear David,
I just want to thank the person who found my pocketbook and gave it to a Waldbaum’s employee. I had it back even before I knew it was gone. You made my new year’s!
SHEILA DUNLOP
Praise the Legion
East Hampton
December 26, 2011
Dear Mr.
Letters to the EditorDec 28, 2011
Kindness
La Grande, Ore.
December 20, 2011
To the Editor:
My heartfelt thanks to the wonderful community of Montauk for its support, compassion, and friendship for my father, Jorge Rosa, over the years and also for its caring, concern, and help while I was in Montauk for Dad’s funeral service.
Members of the Montauk community, the local merchants, and Father Michael of St.
Letters to the Editor 12.15.11Dec 21, 2011
Great Honor
Montauk
December 12, 2011
Dear David,
I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Montauk Chamber of Commerce for selecting me for their person of the year. This has been a great honor to me and my family.
I would further like to thank all the friends and family that attended the Chamber’s end-of-the-season dinner last Thursday at ENE.
Letters to the Editor 12.08.11Dec 8, 2011
Money Is Hanging
East Hampton
December 5, 2011
To the Editor,
It emerges from news of a federal investigation that many paintings, that sold for as much as $17 million as the work of such East End artists as Jackson Pollock and Robert Motherwell, might well be fakes.
Letters to the Editor 12.01.11Dec 1, 2011
Many Friends
Montauk
November 26, 2011
To the Editor:
My family and I would like to thank the many friends who came to our support after tragedy struck. I would also like to thank all who donated food to us and those who purchased meals for us at Herb’s Market.
Letters to the Editor 11.24.11Nov 23, 2011
Near Disaster
East Hampton
November 14, 2011
Dear Mr. Rattray,
Just a public note of thanks to the folks at Spring Close restaurant on Pantigo Road in East Hampton: While enjoying a scrumptious repast and delightful dining experience, one of our family members found herself choking on food. Due to the loving kindness and quick responses of an owner, Colin Keillor, three people who happened to be there as well — an emergency medical worker, Ms. Field, Dr. Brower, and Lt.
Letters to the Editor 11.17.11Nov 17, 2011
Positive Campaign
Montauk
November 13, 2011
Dear David,
I would like to take this opportunity to thank the community for making my first venture into seeking an elected office a very positive experience.
Letters to the Editor 11.10.11Nov 10, 2011
Thanks, Amagansett
Amagansett
November 4, 2011
Dear David,
How wonderful that we live in communities that still have hometown qualities.
In Amagansett on Halloween, the major road, Montauk Highway, was closed to traffic.
Letters to the Editor 11.03.11Nov 3, 2011
Outstanding
East Hampton
October 28, 2011
To the Editor,
Tom Lawrence, East Hampton Village’s chief code enforcement officer and building inspector, is an outstanding citizen and public servant.
Knowledgeable, organized, community-oriented, and dedicated, he goes about difficult work with little recognition or thanks.