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One has to wonder if Richard Higer, a regular on these pages, would benefit from widening his source material for his diatribes outside his admitted main source of information, The New York Times. If that were the case, he might be reminded that the Congressional Budget Office is only committed to evaluating on the legislative assumptions incorporated in the actual bills it reviews.
Letters to the Editor 08.25.11
-Artists-Writers East Hampton August 22, 2011 Dear David, This letter is an expression of our deep gratitude to Leif Hope for his steadfast commitment to the East Hampton Artists and Writers Annual Softball Game, which supports three important local organizations: East Hampton Day Care Learning Center, East End Hospice, and Phoenix
Letters to the Editor 08.18.11
Authors Night Springs August 15, 2011 To the Editor, Thank you to all those involved who coordinated Authors Night, a Celebration of Books and 114 Years of Reading at the East Hampton Library.
Letters to the Editor 08.11.11
Finely Crafted East Hampton August 8, 2011 Dear David, I wanted to take a moment to commend East Hampton Boy Scout Troop 298 for raising $2,800 for Soldier Ride two weeks ago. The boys in the troop constructed a fine fishing rod and reel and conducted a raffle to raise the money. A brief encounter at Wald
Letters to the Editor 08.04.11
On the Beach East Hampton July 29, 2011 To The Editor: Maybe (?) East Hampton Town could — should — address at least one of the issues below concerning the beach in Wainscott on Beach Lane: 1. The sign clearly says, “No Dogs between the hours of 10 a.m.-6 p.m.,” yet dogs are on the beach morning, noon, and night.
Letters to the Editor - 07.28.11
Selfless Efforts Springs July 22, 2011 To the Editor, On June 20 we suffered a serious fire at our home on Woodbine Drive in Springs.
Letters to the Editor 07.21.11
Incredible Kindness East Hampton July 18, 2011 Dear Editor: The recent loss of David Hartstein has left a crater in all of our hearts. His wife, Heather, and their three children, are stunned and reeling from his sudden absence.
Letters to the Editor 07.14.11
Inexcusable Springs July 6, 2011 Dear Editor Our town has become a place where people seem to be harboring more and more hate toward one another. I truly hope this story reaches all those who witnessed this incident, along with the individual that displayed such disgusting behavior.
Letters to the Editor 07.07.11
Health Services Montauk June 28, 2011 Dear Editor, After the initial shock of my husband’s death four years ago, it became apparent that my life would be forever changed, not only on an emotional level but because the money was gone.
Letters to the Editor - 06.30.11
Gentle Soul Springs June 20, 2011 To the Editor, The lights of Main Street appeared dimmer this weekend when the news spread about David Hartstein, a gentle soul who left us all too soon. It’s funny how life works.
Letters to the Editor - 06.23.11
David Hartstein East Hampton June 20, 2011 To the Editor, David Hartstein came into our community and with goodness and devotion to his skill made many lives better. I do not fathom a lesson from his passing.
Letters to the Editor - 06.16.11
Mess Remains East Hampton June 10, 2011 To the Editor, Shame on East Hampton for allowing its beaches to deteriorate. I went to the beach on Memorial Day weekend at Beach Lane in Wainscott. Walking barefoot on the sand is a thing of the past. Litter was everywhere.
Letters to the Editor - 06.09.11
This Season East Hampton June 3, 2011 Dear David, Just a quick note before the golf team heads up to the state tournament. We would like to express our thanks to certain members of our community.
Letters to the Editor - 05.19.11
What Price? Manorville May 12, 2011 To the Editor, I would like to give thanks and praise to the work and commitment to teaching excellence that has been the mission of all the teachers, staff, school boards, and principals who have been serving our children at Stella Maris (originally St.
Letters to the Editor - 05.26.11
Beach Has Changed Amagansett May 18, 2011 To the Editor, I am writing to add my thoughts about the lawsuit over control of the beach in Amagansett. I have spent summers in Amagansett for over 40 years.
Letters to the Editor - 05.12.11
Civility East Hampton May 6, 2011 To the Editor, I thank you for publishing my comments about leaf blowing in this week’s paper. This note today is not being written for publication unless you think it might be worthwhile.
Letters to the Editor - 05.05.11
This Year’s Cleanup Montauk May 2, 2011 To the Editor, I would like to extend thanks to the many, many volunteers who turned out at the Montauk Movie Theater on Sunday to collect trash throughout the hamlet.
Letters to the Editor 12.15.11
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.
Letters to the Editor 12.08.11
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.