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Letters to the Editor for January 9, 2025

Once again, our readers will have their say.

Recorded Deeds 01.09.25

More real estate moves hereabouts.

The Way It Was for January 9, 2025

How was the economy here in 1975? “This thing is frightening,” one businessman said. “It’s a mess,” according to another. And much more of relevance and curiosity from our past coverage.

Troll Kings

What could possibly go wrong when the world’s biggest media company eradicates the fact-checkers?

A Taste for Violence

Donald Trump has said he might pardon the nearly 1,600 Jan. 6 defendants on day one of his new administration, which would be yet another bad day for the rule of law in the United States.

The Mast-Head: Bull’s Head to Sag Harbor

Last week, this column described a railroad line that once connected Bridgehampton to Sag Harbor. Part of what I left out was an explanation of why the road that now is the most direct route between the two is to this day called a turnpike.

The Shipwreck Rose: Marshmallow World

I wonder if any climate scientists today are tabulating an increase in the number of citizens slipping and falling in the snow and ice and cracking their skulls open now that we so seldom have snow and ice.

Gristmill: Drivin’ and Cryin’

How can I give up on my 17-year-old workhorse of a car with 287,000 miles on it? It’s like a member of the family, gamely limping on to its final reward.

Guestwords: Giving Pigeons Their Due

Pigeons are among the least-valued birds. But the more you know about them, the more you value them.

Daunt’s Reach Still Exceeds His Grasp

Anthony Daunt, Groundworks Landscaping’s 32-year-old project manager, added to his lengthening list of ultra challenges a recent 127-mile, 46-hour Times Square-to-Montauk Lighthouse Skyline to Shoreline run that he did to raise money for children who have cancer.

Intrepid Plungers Christen the New Year

It was almost balmy on New Year’s Day when around 500 intrepid people plunged into the ocean at East Hampton Village’s Main Beach, with at least twice as many fellow citizens cheering them on.

25 Years Ago in Bonac Sports 01.09.25

A thousand point scorer on the Bonacker hoops team, more Killer Bees glory, and the magic of iceboating.

The Lineup 01.09.25

All the local sports action for the week ahead.

Montauk Shores Sewage Plant Okayed

The long-discussed site plan application for the construction of a sewage treatment plant at the Montauk Shores Condominiums was approved unanimously at the East Hampton Town Planning Board meeting on Dec. 18.

Alice Aycock: Turbulence as Inspiration

Turbulence has been a form of inspiration for Alice Aycock throughout her long career, and it takes its most recent form in her "twisters" series, one of which is sited at The Church in Sag Harbor.

That’s Entertainment

Tales of Hollywood successes and struggles, of difficult executives and flatulent actors — it’s Barry Sonnenfeld’s latest.

Typewriters at The Church

Next up at The Church in Sag Harbor is "Some of Tom's Typewriters," 35 machines hand-picked by Tom Hanks from his collection of more than 300.

Off Hampton Film Festival

The Off Hampton Film Festival will feature the premiere of "Night," a vampire film directed by Adam Baranello that promises teeth, blood, and jump scares.

The Cowgirls’ ‘She-Wolves’

"The She-Wolves," the Neo-Political Cowgirls' riff on Shakespeare's "The Tempest," will be in repertory for a month at the 14th Street Y in Manhattan.

The Art Scene 01.09.25

Hand-made books by the artist Barry McCallion at the Springs Library, and urban photographs by Carl Broady at the Southampton Cultural Center.