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Editorials

­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
Redistricting for a Fair Fight

Nick LaLota’s re-election chances improved this week after a State Legislature committee opted against radically reshaping New York Congressional District 1. Bring on John Avlon.

Feb 29, 2024
Dear Anonymous

The thankless task of the letters editor.

Feb 22, 2024
Town Must Wade Into Ambulance Mess

The Suffolk County Regional Emergency Medical Services Council just got a look at a fractured East Hampton ambulance corps and a reckless handling by the village.

Feb 22, 2024
Getting High on the Waterfront

Just think how different our coastline would look if there were a sudden, no-holds-barred green light for raising waterfront houses.

Feb 15, 2024
Well Done, Mr. Thiele

Beyond longevity, as an elected official Fred Thiele had the capacity to restore trust in government.

Feb 15, 2024
Long Island Is Sinking

The rate at which the land is sinking varies; the worst is in Nassau County, but Suffolk and the East End are not far behind.

Feb 15, 2024
Schools’ 4-Percent Rule

In a small district like Springs finances can be hit hard if new students arrive midyear or urgent repairs are needed. It may be time to revisit the comptroller’s rule.

Feb 8, 2024
Local Law Need Not Apply

Watch out, East End, an affordable housing proposal like that which rattled local governments on Long Island may be rolling out again from the State Capitol.

Feb 8, 2024
Revisiting the Zoning Code

The East Hampton Town Board took an important step last week when it approved a radically new framing of local land-use laws.

Feb 8, 2024