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Mispronounced Hall of Fame

The language-learning app Babbel this month released its annual list of the most-mispronounced words of 2023.

Drivers Must Adapt to New E-Bike Normal

Non-standard motorized vehicles have been a big problem in resort locations for a long time.

The Mast-Head: The Roman Thing

American men start to pick up books on Rome or dial in the History Channel for its endless depictions of gladiators and battle strategy almost the minute they turn 50.

The Shipwreck Rose: The Highest Bough

I’m not a Christian, exactly, but I do believe in the winter solstice celebration of lights. The older I get, the closer I feel to ancestral rituals involving trees and bonfires.

Gristmill: Snow Starved

Another lame-ass winter brings thoughts of cabin life up north. Way up north.

Point of View: What the Lights at Night Signify

Vermont’s aging population is pleading for help up there, and people who want to work in this country are being beaten back at the Rio Grande. Go figure.

Guestwords: It’s Apocalyptic

Anyone seeking an antidote to pervasive fear may find it in focusing on the good that might be coming our way right now — that way we can receive it, spread it around, and give it life.

Recorded Deeds 12.28.23

Here. Now. Real estate.

New Law Requires Updated C.O. for Real Estate Transfers

A new East Hampton Town law going into effect Jan. 1 will require a new certificate of occupancy (C.O.) to be obtained when the ownership of a property changes hands.

Ring in 2024 From Montauk to Riverhead

New Year’s Eve options include Nancy Atlas and Hello Brooklyn at the Stephen Talkhouse, blackjack, roulette, and a mentalist at Gurney’s, disco with a D.J. at the Clubhouse, and That 70s Band at the Suffolk Theater in Riverhead.

It Felt Like a Hurricane Hit Montauk

Near-hurricane-level winds, tides, and rain blasted the East End on Monday, leaving downtown Montauk with far more damage than any other place in Suffolk County.

Christmas Services From Bridgehampton to Montauk

A rundown of celebrations of the holiday at local churches.

Bundle Up for Wintertime Hikes

It's cold out there for sure, but that won't stop the action on the local hiking trails.

LaLota Laments the Dysfunction

Representative Nick LaLota of New York’s First Congressional District supports the impeachment inquiry targeting President Biden and blames both Democrats and extremists in his own party for congressional dysfunction in 2023, as he prepares to seek re-election next November.

East Hampton Village Ponders Speed Cameras

The East Hampton Village Board is considering using cameras on village roads that would photograph license plates of speeding vehicles and generate either a ticket or a warning that would be mailed to the vehicle’s owner.

To Lessen a Logjam on North Main Street

The year 2026 is the latest projected date that Suffolk County plans to repave Three Mile Harbor Road, also known as County Road 40, from its intersection with Copeces Lane in Springs south to its terminus, where it meets Springs-Fireplace Road, one of the busiest intersections in East Hampton Town. Now the town is considering adding a roundabout to the project.

No More Spoons by June? A Plea to Skip Plastic in East Hampton

Members of the Surfrider Foundation Eastern Long Island Chapter descended on the East Hampton Village Board meeting on Friday, pressing for legislation to support their Skip the Stuff initiative, which aims to limit plastic waste generated by takeout food orders.

East Hampton Town Defends Plan for Benson Invasives

The plan to remove invasive vegetative species at the Benson reserve in Montauk, which calls for the use of 12 to 15 goats as well as machinery, has split residents of the hamlet. With that in mind, the East Hampton Town Board held another substantial discussion of the proposal.

New York’s Congressional District Maps to Be Redrawn

A replay of the 2022 effort to redraw New York State’s congressional district maps may this time hand Democrats an advantage in next year’s elections, as the State Court of Appeals voted 4 to 3 last week to order the redrawing of the maps.

For Senior Center Town May Exempt Itself From Zoning Regs

Even though clearing for the new East Hampton Town Senior Citizens Center on Abraham’s Path in Amagansett is to begin next month, its design, features, and cost have been drawing scrutiny; and, now, potential zoning exemptions for the project are being debated, too.