Fishing on the Favorite East Hampton September 20, 2013 To the Editor: I enjoyed seeing news on the fishing smack Favorite in “The Way it Was‚” 125 Years Ago, column this week. My great-grandfather Oliver Sayre Osborn went to work on the Favorite in 1874 at the age of 21, making $30 a month.
Letters to the Editor: 10.03.13
Prevent Kitchen Fires East Hampton September 24, 2013 Dear Mr. Rattray: The Town of East Hampton fire marshal’s office would like to remind everyone that Oct. 6 through Oct. 12 is National Fire Prevention Week.
Letters to the Editor: 09.19.13
Good Will and Kindness Springs September 16, 2013 Dear David: The other day I lost my wallet — a wallet that had belonged to my late mother — and everything in it. At the Buckskill Tennis Club, I had put it on the trunk of my husband’s car as we talked following an arduous workout, and were changing cars. When I re
Letters to the Editor: 09.12.13
Army of Caregivers California August 27, 2013 Dear David: I am writing to express my gratitude to the East End community for the care and kind concern that was shown to my dad toward the end of his life.
Letters to the Editor: 09.05.13
Two Caring Souls East Hampton August 29, 2013 Dear David, As my Jeep’s rear left tire shredded and fumed to the tune of the Montauk-bound L.I.R.R. cars noisily parallel to Montauk Highway along the Napeague strip — or were they?
Letters to the Editor: 08.29.13
Wall of Vehicles Springs August 26, 2013 David, There are some people who are portraying the argument over beach parking on the Maidstone loop as a conflict between locals and folks from away. It might be — but not as perceived. Imagine you grew up in Maidstone Park and went to this beach all your life.
Letters to the Editor: 08.22.13
Lee Davis, Director East Hampton August 19, 2013 To the Editor, Lee Davis, whose obituary appeared in last week’s Star, was an important part of our community, as he was the director of choice at LTV for nearly all the independent producers at LTV, including myself. After retiring from a distinguished career in television and ad
Letters to the Editor: 08.15.13
'You Are My Hero’ East Hampton August 12, 2013 To the Editor, I would like to share my experience yesterday. I was helping at a brunch here in East Hampton and one of the guests was Gabby Gifford. Just to see her I was full of emotion.
Letters to the Editor: 08.08.13
Emergency Preparedness East Hampton August 4, 2013 Dear David, One of the lessons learned during Superstorm Sandy was how difficult it is to stay informed once the storm has hit. Many of us lost power for days, even weeks, and had no idea of where to go to charge our phones, replenish water containers, or find bathrooms.
Letters to the Editor: 08.01.13
Support Our Fishermen Montauk July 25, 2013 To the Editor: Yesterday in Montauk, while many vacationers were enjoying our beaches, restaurants, and clubs, locals were holding their breath. One of our own fishermen was missing at sea. I was doing my morning swim when eight Coast Guard helicopters flew overhead.
Letters to the Editor: 07.25.13
Memories of Jim East Hampton July 22, 2013 To the Editor: We want to thank Abby Jane Brody for her beautifully articulated memories of our friend Jim Jeffrey.
Letters to the Editor: 11.28.13
Profound Loss and Love Barnes Landing November 25, 2013 Dear David, It is five months since our 14-year-old daughter, Anna Mirabai, was run over and killed on her bike near CVS in East Hampton. Not a day goes by, and rarely an hour, when she is not present in our thoughts and feelings, feelings of profound loss and great love.
Letters to the Editor: 11.21.13
Rookie Head Coach East Hampton November 14, 2013 Dear Editor, I would like to say congratulations to Steve Redlus, the varsity “rookie” head coach of the E.H.H.S. football team. He took our high school football team to the playoffs this year. I have never heard of a rookie head coach doing this before.
Letters to the Editor: 11.14.13
Thank You All Springs November 10, 2013 Dear David, It was a long campaign but, for me, thankfully, very worthwhile. I am happy to have won a seat on our town board and I’d like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank all of the East Hampton voters who took time out of their day to go to the polls and vote for me.
Letters to the Editor: 04.24.14
What Matters Most East Hampton April 20, 2014 Dear David, Last week while having dinner at a friend’s house, one of the guests suddenly keeled over and passed out. We called 911 and within minutes several police officers arrived with oxygen. A few minutes later E.M.S.
Letters to the Editor: 04.17.14
Warm Feelings Sag Harbor April 14, 2014 To the Editor, In the article in last week’s paper regarding the Jewish cemeteries on Route 114, my comments were referring to a century-old rivalry between two Jewish immigrant groups in Sag Harbor from Eastern and Central Europe. Today, our entire Jewish community is largely un
Letters to the Editor: 04.10.14
En Route to Rome East Hampton April 7, 2014 To the Editor: By the time most of The Star’s readers see this letter, the East Hampton High School Camerata will be en route to Rome, where we will begin an eight-day performance tour with a performance in a Mass at Saint Peter’s Basilica, followed by performances in Lucca and Venice.
Letters to the Editor: 04.03.14
For Troubled Kids East Hampton March 27, 2014 David, Thank you so much for your editorial “More Help Needed for Troubled Kids” in The Star today. As a community, we must find a way forward to provide mental health services for our troubled youngsters. Perhaps when your words reach the larger community, t
Letters to the Editor: 03.27.14
Parade Security Montauk March 24, 2014 Dear David, I would like to thank the East Hampton Town Police Department and the other law enforcement agencies for doing a wonderful, efficient job in the security of the parade.
Letters to the Editor: 03.20.14
Music, Dance, Cuisine Amagansett March 15, 2014 Dear David, What a delightful and delicious evening was presented to East Hampton on Friday by the John M. Marshall School International Heritage Fair! What a gift!