A Wake-Up Call East Hampton November 1, 2012 To the Editor, They say that sometimes you have to hit people in the teeth with a baseball bat before they will listen. Well, I think we were hit with a big baseball bat with respect to Hurricane Sandy. Can you believe it, a hurricane on Oct.
Letters to the Editor: 11.01.12
Everything Changed October 29, 2012 Montauk Dear David, On Monday at 3 p.m. the wind started roaring through our home. My son was here with me, as the bus to his workshop in Westhampton Beach did not come because of Sandy. Many had called to urge me to leave our home.
Letters to the Editor: 10.25.12
A Sad Ending Montauk October 20, 2012 To the Editor, Even with the possibility of their lives being turned upside down, the uncertainty of what was to come, the two owners of Ronnie’s Deli on Montauk’s Main Street plowed along all season not knowing whether they would be there at the end of it.
Letters to the Editor 10.18.12
Linda Norris Amagansett October 15, 2012 Editor: I was shocked to read of the suspension of Linda Norris, our indispensable adult day care supervisor, in The Star last week.
Letters to the Editor: 10.11.12
Bullying Manhattan October 8, 2012 To the Editor, It’s always distressing to me to read about bullying, but so much worse to read when a kid is so hurt by the abuse that he kills himself to make the pain go away. Anybody who calls a kid a “fag” or a “queer” may have learned the hate at home from parents.
Letters to the Editor: 10.04.12
Toxic Environment Washington, D.C. October 1, 2012 Dear Editor, My name is Andrew Bennett, and I am a graduate of East Hampton High School, class of 2012.
Letters to the Editor: 09.27.12
Two Ways Out East Hampton September 24, 2012 Dear Mr. Rattray: The Town of East Hampton fire marshal’s office would like to remind everyone that Oct. 7 through 13 is National Fire Prevention Week. The reality is that when fire strikes, your home could be engulfed in flames in just a few minutes.
Letters to the Editor: 09.20.12
Reassuring Montauk September 16, 2012 To the Editor, Once again I feel very fortunate to live in a small community like Montauk. I went through a very frightening health experience in which we had to call 911. The police came within two minutes; the officers administered oxygen and were very friendly, reassuring, and professional.
Letters to the Editor: 09.13.12
Only a Dog’ East Hampton September 4, 2012 To the Editor, On August 27 around 8 a.m. I called 911 to help me with a near-tragedy. They transferred my call to the East Hampton Police Department. I was hysterical on the phone.
Letters to the Editor: 09.06.12
Beautiful East Hampton August 30, 2012 To the Editor, I want to take this opportunity to thank the Village of East Hampton for inventing the 23-hour-parking lot, the free-shuttle-to-Main-Beach guys for starting that brilliant business, and Toyota, for making my fabulous 25-year-old Celica.
Letters to the Editor: 08.30.12
Water Quality Quogue August 27, 2012 Dear David, In response to Matthew Sprung’s Aug. 16 article “Algal Tides Threaten Local Waters,” I offer the following: Nitrogen and phosphorus pollution is the leading cause of water-quality impairments in the United States.
Letters to the Editor: 08.23.12
Two Days East Hampton August 19, 2012 To the Editor: The bemoaning of the dirt, noise, and traffic by the couple in last week’s Star prompted me to take a drive down Daniel’s Lane in Sagaponack. Indeed, it is true. That street is a slum. I recalled the time I first started work on Butter Lane in Bridgehampton.
Letters to the Editor: 08.16.12
People Who Care Springs August 13, 2012 Dear Editor, There are caring people in this town. Last Sunday our sheltie, Misty, who is 141/2 years old and deaf, got out of the yard and decided to take herself for a walk.
Letters to the Editor: 08.09.12
Job Well Done Montauk August 3, 2012 Dear David, Tom Prieato, East Hampton Town’s senior building inspector, deserves a huge round of applause for doing his job.
Letters to the Editor: 08.02.12
For Nancy Springs July 3, 2012 Dear Editor, We recently attended the lovely and moving memorial service for Nancy Kane. She was such a vibrant person and one of our library’s first and most loyal supporters and volunteers.
Letters to the Editor: 07.26.12
Best Show Ever East Hampton July 22, 2012 Dear Editor, Last night we saw fireworks over Three Mile Harbor hosted by the Clamshell Foundation. The fireworks were unique and colorful. This was the best show ever. We were lucky to be able to enjoy such a display in such a beautiful setting.
Letters to the Editor: 07.19.12
Facing Traffic Sagaponack July 16, 2012 To the Editor: The editorial in the July 12 issue of The East Hampton Star is important.
Letters to the Editor: 04.11.13
A Fitting Tribute East Hampton April 7, 2013 To the Editor, I had the special privilege of attending a Holocaust Memorial ceremony at the Jewish Center of the Hamptons on Sunday. The proceedings were dignified and captured the feeling of sadness and renewal. The speaker was very effective in telling stories of survival and defiance.
Letters to the Editor: 04.04.13
St. Baldrick’s Goal Montauk March 26, 2013 Dear David, Thank you again for helping the Montauk community support our recent St. Baldrick’s event held at the St. Therese School in Montauk.
Letters to the Editor: 03.28.13
Council Manager East Hampton March 19, 2013 Dear David: This letter is in response to an editorial that appeared in the March 7 edition of The Star. The League of Women Voters of the Hamptons, after a period of two years of intensive research into a council manager form of government, voted to adopt a position in favor of and adv