Avlon Wins Primary in a Landslide
With his Tuesday primary victory in New York’s First Congressional District, John Avlon of Sag Harbor will now face first-term Republican Representative Nick LaLota in the November election.
The Way It Was for June 27, 2024
A baby whale comes ashore in 1924. And much more from our pages of yore.
Letters to the Editor for June 27, 2024
More dispatches from our readers.
Driving While V.I.P.
The New York Post and The Daily Mail seized on the Justin Timberlake D.W.I. stop to sling insults at the arresting officer — who was simply doing his job.
Slow Down on the Traffic Circle
At the Long Lane and Stephen Hand’s intersection, should we really be shifting heavier, faster traffic there from Montauk Highway?
The Mast-Head: Watch for Turtles
Time was that “Turtle Crossing” signs were seen here and there. I don’t know where they all went, but the turtles didn’t go away.
The Shipwreck Rose: Gold Dust
The most spectacular piece of loot ever found on the beach by a member of my family was a human hand.
Gristmill: Not Dead Yet
It’s encouraging. It’s worrying. It’s a stopover at Watkins Glen State Park.
Guestwords: Nothing Held Back
If you were witty, she was delighted. If you were needy, she was giving. If you were aspirational, she was your number-one cheerleader. We all should be more like Mary Graves.