Letters to the Editor for August 18, 2022
The week in reader comment.
The Way It Was for August 18, 2022
From an 1897 sidewalk outrage to a 1997 conflict between beachgoers and beach drivers, the news of yore rivets.
Recorded Deeds 08.18.22
Real estate transfers from May through mid-July
Guilty Plea in Handbag Heist
Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney has secured a guilty plea from the first of five people accused of stealing $94,000 worth of handbags from the luxury retailer Balenciaga in East Hampton Village in March.
For David P. Hummel
Visiting hours for David P. Hummel, who died at home in Springs on Thursday, will be held Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Yardley and Pino Funeral Home in East Hampton. Masonic and Veterans of Foreign Wars services will immediately follow.
Main Beach Free Concerts in Final Weeks
East Hampton Village’s Tuesday night music series at Main Beach rock and rolls closer to the end of the season with the Hoodoo Loungers and Bayside Tigers tonight at 6, weather permitting. Parking is free, but arriving early has been recommended.
This year, Nick Kraus of the Stephen Talkhouse organized 19 mostly local bands to perform throughout the summer. This coming Tuesday, Aug. 23, Reeb and Inner Roots will perform a reggae double bill.
Dirty Organic and Rum Punch Mafia play on Aug. 30, and Rubix Kube will appear on Sept. 6 to end the summer.
Services and Counseling After Death of Popular Teacher Assistant
Visiting hours for Robin Schiavoni, a popular teaching assistant at Sag Harbor Elementary School who died on Friday, will be Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. at Yardley and Pino Funeral Home in Sag Harbor. A memorial service will take place at 7 p.m.
Jennifer Bartlett: An Appreciation
Jennifer Bartlett, an innovative, unique, and protean artist who died on July 25 and had a long relationship with the East End, is remembered by those who knew and worked with her in an appreciation of her achievement.
'For the Birds' Alights in Springs
What is "The Birdsong Project?" A 20-album boxed set of more than 150 songs inspired by birds, plus artwork, poems, and original songs, with 12 albums already released for streaming and eight more on the way.
Cimafunk Makes It Brand-New
Cimafunk, the charismatic Cuban singer-composer who mixes funk with Cuban music and African rhythms, will be at the Stephen Talkhouse with his nine-piece band.