Plastic Reduction
Springs
May 20, 2026
To the Editor:
While our health and our futures continue to be imperiled by the rampant, growing use of plastics, the fossil fuel industry is fighting sensible legislation that’s on the table in Albany.
Industry lobbyists from chemical companies, fossil fuel firms, and big plastic are bombarding our state lawmakers with unsubstantiated claims about the alleged benefits of plastic recycling and warnings that switching to non-plastic packaging would raise costs — when Consumer Reports has already stated this is not true!
Every day, we consume food and drinks contained in plastics laden with harmful chemicals. At the same time, scientific evidence mounts that these materials are leaching toxic microplastics into the environment — contaminating our bodies and reproductive systems.
Since 2022, the Eastern Long Island Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation has collected over 6,000 plastic food wrappers from our beaches, making them the fifth-most-common litter item found at our beach cleanups. We needed action yesterday to prevent these plastics from entering our ecosystems and bodies, but it is not too late.
The Plastic Packaging Reduction and Infrastructure Act would limit plastic packaging and ban the most harmful chemicals in it while also cutting waste and reducing local taxes by shifting disposal costs to manufacturers rather than local taxpayers.
The bill has already passed the State Senate in each of the past two years, but has yet to clear the New York State Assembly.
On behalf of the Surfrider Foundation’s Eastern Long Island Chapter and our 200-plus members on the East End of Long Island, we thank Assemblyman Tommy John Schiavoni for putting constituents’ health — and pocketbooks — above chemical industry profits by co-sponsoring this bill. But we urge Assemblyman Schiavoni to speak up about the Plastic Reduction Bill in conference and urge Speaker Carl Heastie to put it to a vote.
We also wish to urge Senator Palumbo to stand up against the solid waste crisis we face here on Long Island and support the bill in the New York State Senate.
If you wish to take action, please call any or all of these representatives and urge them to pass the Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act before the end of the legislative session on June 4.
(Assemblyman Schiavoni’s office: 631-537-2583, Senator Palumbo’s office: 518-455-3121, Speaker Heastie’s office: 518-455-3791.)
Best Regards,
BRODY EGGERT
Eastern Long Island
Chapter manager
Better Alternative
Wainscott
May 25, 2026
To the Editor,
Town board members are so intent on finding land for affordable housing, after the recent Three Mile Harbor rebuff, that they have authorized purchase of a second parcel in Wainscott for an additional 50 units (along with the Route 114 project in the works). As could be expected, those already living on Wainscott Northwest Road in a long-established, single-home neighborhood are not happy. What is baffling is why the board intends to shoehorn this large-scale development into pristine woods on the public watershed when it/we already own 97 Wainscott acres just down the road a mile, much of it already cleared — and none of it nestled among existing homes.
Yes, that is the prior lease site of the notorious Maidstone Gun Club, where errant shooters routinely missed targets and struck homes instead. Our group, Citizens for Proper Use of Public Land, has been saying for the past three and a half years (since club closure by court order) that one of the better uses for those 97 acres is affordable housing. But for some baffling reason, the board is intent on renewing the private club’s illegally inexpensive sweetheart deal. (The board has refused our Freedom of Information request for the terms of the new “lease,” i.e., gift, shrouding their dark dealings.)
The board has also ignored the Federal Aviation Administration’s long-term demand that this airport property site, if leased, be done so for fair market value.)
The Wainscott citizens advisory committee is rightfully on record condemning the gun club lease/gift renewal. Folks in Wainscott remain baffled as to why the board lawlessly plows ahead against local wishes (once again) when a better alternative has long been available.
BARRY RAEBECK
Smart People
Amagansett
May 21, 2026
To the Editor:
Today’s lecture is “How Smart People Become Stupid.” That would be a fit name for a history of Western civilization. But I will use local folk for my case studies, because I want to preserve my treasured spot in the middle of the letters column and not sink down to the Bea Derrico spot.
Mark Rowan. Having that much money is perfect insulation against native intelligence. Every problem can be “solved” throwing dollars at it (or hiring lawyers). Nobody in the environment is ever inclined to tell you that you messed up. A tell is when you start assuming your own expertise in completely alien domains, like fish restaurants or wars in Asia.
A judge I will not name. It takes native intelligence to graduate from law school and to decide cases. Some judges, sadly, are performative, throwing their weight around, slinging trite tropes, and declaring victory. There are words judges use that are tells because they substitute for thought. “Speculative” is a big one. To “couch” is another. If I run into you in the I.G.A., ask me and I will explain.
Kathee Burke-Gonzalez. This was a bit of a tragedy. Of the other town board members in the halcyon Larry Cantwell days, she definitely had the most smarts and personality, and, for 50 bonus points, a sense of humor. What the heck happened? Living seven more years in a world where influence is everything and problem solving is unimportant. Becoming supervisor herself was probably the last straw.
Voldemort. Also a lawyer. This is really a bit of a mystery. If you’re going to be consigliere — Tom Hagen instead of Sonny Corleone — you ought to be quiet, stay in the background, and be mucho Machiavellian. Two out of three ain’t enough. Maybe the counselor mistook himself for a gangster? Mistake. Now he and Kathee have completely squandered what they had.
These are the folk I am pretty sure are smart. Others I believe are not: Donald Trump, Peter Van Scoyoc.
And Jerry Larsen, I can’t actually tell.
For democracy in East Hampton,
JONATHAN WALLACE
Glass Houses
Springs
May 25, 2026
Dear David,
In the upcoming Democratic primary for town supervisor, Kathee Burke-Gonzalez and her political backers would do well to remember the old saying: People who live in glass houses should not throw stones.
Democracy is strongest when candidates focus on issues, ideas, and records of public service, not political attacks that discourage civic engagement, confuse voters, and divide our community.
Jerry Larsen is one of the official Democratic candidates because he — along with his slate of committee candidates — received well over the number of signatures from local Democrats required to appear on the ballot.
Jerry Larsen has dedicated his life to public service for our community. As mayor of East Hampton Village, Mr. Larsen has built an impressive record of fiscal responsibility through low taxes and a balanced budget, environmental stewardship by enacting restrictions on single-use plastic, and community engagement with initiatives like Tuesday summer concerts at Main Beach. He has also championed inclusivity by supporting the village’s first Gay Pride Parade and passing the East End’s first immigration enforcement accountability law.
Voters deserve a campaign focused on accomplishments and vision, not mudslinging. If Kathee Burke-Gonzalez and some of the political committee members backing her truly believed in Democratic values, they would encourage broader participation in public life, listen to dissent rather than silence it, and elevate the conversation by focusing on the issues instead of misleading voters with cynical and hypocritical political attacks on their opponents.
Sincerely,
JACQUELINE ESPOSITO
Systemic Failure
East Hampton
May 22, 2026
To the Editor,
I have been a real estate agent in East Hampton for more than 20 years. I understand how government decisions translate into real costs for real people. What is happening in the East Hampton Town Building Department is not a bureaucratic inconvenience, it is a systemic failure that this administration created and has refused to fix. It has negatively affected too many people.
When the town required updated certificates of occupancy for all property sales, it was a policy that needed serious staffing to execute. Every real estate professional in this community knew that. Every contractor knew that, and every tradesperson knew that. Apparently, the supervisor’s office did not.
The Building Department needed roughly 15 staff members to handle the new workload; it had nine. The result was entirely predictable: a backlog so severe that the town was eventually forced to pause the entire certificates of occupancy at time of sale requirement through the end of 2026.
Meanwhile, East Hampton Village under Mayor Jerry Larsen’s leadership has operated its municipal services without scandal, without mass departures, and without the kind of institutional collapse we are now watching unfold at Town Hall. That contrast matters. Management matters. The ability to build and retain a professional team matters. Jerry Larsen has demonstrated those skills for years. The current supervisor has demonstrated the consequences of their absence.
JACKIE DUNPHY
Attending to Your E.D.
Montauk
May 25, 2026
To the Editor,
Hi folks. It’s me again, writing my fifth-consecutive letter in an urgent attempt to reveal the true Jerry Larsen and how his election as East Hampton Town supervisor would be such a devastating blow to our community. In my previous letters, I’ve told you about how he unilaterally rid the village of its 47-year volunteer ambulance corps, how he started a conflict-of-interest nonprofit village foundation, how unqualified he is to be elected as supervisor, and, my favorite from last week, how he is such a carbon copy of Trump. Today I’m going to talk about your E.D., no, not that E.D. It’s E.D. as in election districts.
First, the boring part: I’ll try to get through this quickly, but it’s important for you to understand this in order for you to appreciate the unsavory fun part, which has to do with the deviousness of Jerry Larsen.
East Hampton Town comprises 19 election districts, each electing two Democratic committee members for a total of 38 positions. Committee members serve two-year terms and collectively form the East Hampton Town Democratic Committee, which screens candidates for office and votes to endorse nominees at party meetings.
It’s important for you to know that there are two democratic committee members representing your district, and on the June 23 primary, you, as a Democratic voter, will be asked to vote for the two candidates representing your district who you want to be part of the 38-member committee. Remember, those committee members get to choose the candidates who will run on the Democratic ballot for the town board and supervisor. This year, after the committee screened both Jerry Larsen and Kathee Burke-Gonzalez for the candidacy of the supervisor position, the committee members voted 88 percent for Kathee.
Now for the fun, scheming part: After getting rejected so unceremoniously by the committee for the supervisor candidacy, Jerry immediately announced his intention to systematically replace the committee members who rejected him with 38 new members consisting of his friends, family members, and sycophant supporters, some of whom were registered Republicans who switched their party affiliation and some were unqualified recruits whose only qualification was their willingness to do Jerry’s bidding.
By installing a shadow committee of loyalists, friends, family members, and recent party switchers, Jerry, who previously ran for office as a Republican, is seeking to control the Democratic Party nomination process in our town, where registered Democrats outnumber Republicans by more than 2.5 to 1. That won’t help him in the June 23 primary. However, if he succeeds in stacking the committee with his Larsen minions, future candidates will not be chosen based on alignment with Democratic Party values but rather based on loyalty to Jerry.
All this is straight out of the Trump playbook. When democratic institutions fail to serve him, he seeks to destroy and reconstitute them under his control. When party members exercise independent judgement, he brands them as enemies and insiders conspiring against all registered Democrats. Jerry’s plan to recruit Republicans to masquerade as Democrats demonstrates his cynical opportunism over principle. In his eyes, committee members are valued not for competence, experience, or ideological commitment, but solely for personal loyalty.
If you agree with me that Jerry’s attempted takeover of the East Hampton Town Democratic Committee represents a microcosm of autocratic political methodology; if you see clearly as I do that Jerry, when unable to persuade the democratically elected representatives of his stated party to support his candidacy, seeks to replace them with manufactured partisans; if you worry as I do that he may succeed in gaining control and entrench his power to suppress future opposition; if you’re for democratic participation and against democratic subversion, then I urgently request that you take these simple steps: First, ascertain the number of your election district, a number from 1 to 19. Then, learn the names of the two “official” East Hampton Town Democratic Committee candidates in your election district. Next burnish their names in your memory banks. Lastly, vote for them on June 23, along with Kathee Burke-Gonzalez for town supervisor. You can get the election district candidates’ information by going to ehdems.com and choosing “Candidates” from the menu choices at the top of the page.
Thank you for this added effort in attending to your E.D. Keep it up.
LOU CORTESE
A Healthy Town
East Hampton
May 25, 2026
To the Editor,
The recent article in The East Hampton Star’s East magazine attempted to portray Mayor Jerry Larsen’s vision for East Hampton Town as superficially divisive, and at odds with preserving the character of our community. As someone who was born and raised here, and who has raised my family here, I could not disagree more.
What many longtime residents have witnessed over the past several years is not the destruction of East Hampton Village’s character, but the return of its energy, vibrance, and sense of community.
My parents owned the Village Toy Shop on Main Street in East Hampton Village for 18 years. Back then, the store stayed open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. The village was vibrant with mom-and-pop shops, neighbors shopping on Christmas Eve, and families filling Main Street. My father even hired a friend of mine to dress as Santa Claus and walk around ringing a bell in front of the store all Christmas season.
When my parents closed the shop around 2003, locals watched the village change to what often felt like the village of “No.” And the community stopped shopping in the heart of our town. Since Jerry Larsen was elected, that has changed.
Jerry has helped transform East Hampton from the village of “No” back into a village that supports local businesses, encourages community activity, and understands that preserving charm does not mean resisting every idea or opportunity.
Of course, East Hampton’s future depends on preserving its beauty. I applaud the Ladies Village Improvement Society and the East Hampton Historical Society for keeping our village beautiful. I think (and I might be prejudiced) that East Hampton is the most beautiful Hamptons town. I often say, “East Hampton is where 27 ends and Main Street begins.”
I grew up in East Hampton and have seen it all, and I was very sad about the lack of vitality in our village. Under Mayor Jerry Larsen, East Hampton Village has become more beautiful, more vibrant, and more welcoming — not less.
The village today is more active and better maintained than it was years ago. Public spaces such as Herrick Park were cleaned up and are more alive. Even the old, rotting railroad ties surrounding the gorgeous trees that L.V.I.S. is trying to protect have been rebuilt and are more beautiful than ever. Local businesses are being supported, and community events have restored a sense of community. Jerry and his team brought music back to the village, brought outdoor cafes back to the village, and brought life back to the village.
You cannot seriously tell me that residents are against music at the beach on Tuesday nights throughout the summer. At times, the criticism feels like something out of the movie “Footloose,” where creating community, energy, and joy is somehow treated as controversial.
At the same time, the village has maintained lower taxes while continuing to improve infrastructure, beautify public spaces, and invest in events that benefit both residents and local businesses.
That is not “putting a Band-Aid” on anything. That is leadership focused on quality of life, smart planning and management, and strengthening the fabric of the community.
The criticism surrounding the village’s use of Flock Safety cameras is also being unfairly politicized. The article states that “all 10 Flock-facilitated arrests were due to suspended car registrations, nine of which were suspended for failure to keep up with insurance payments,” and concludes that the cameras “primarily punish crimes of poverty.”
Let’s be clear: Driving without insurance is not a minor issue. It puts families, pedestrians, cyclists, and other drivers at risk. The overwhelming majority of residents work hard, and following the law equates to being a responsible member of the community.
It was also difficult to ignore the editorial decision to prominently feature a photograph of Jerry Larsen in his police uniform, seemingly to frame his background in law enforcement as a negative. The reality is that most residents of East Hampton — Democrats, independents, and Republicans alike — support law enforcement and appreciate the men and women who keep our community safe. East Hampton is a community that values safety, professionalism, and public service.
The real threat to East Hampton’s future is not thoughtful revitalization. It is failed planning, lack of accountability, and a growing perception that public hearings and public input no longer matter. For example, many residents felt this during the debate over the gross floor area rollback, when it seemed as though a large portion of the community spoke out against the zoning change, only to see it move forward anyway. The same frustration exists surrounding the hearing on the proposed purchase of 11 acres on Wainscott Northwest Road — a property the town was already in contract on two months before the hearing even occurred! The town board failed to disclose this to the public! They obviously have every intention to move forward with the purchase without caring about the public’s concerns.
There is a major difference between preserving the character of a community and freezing it in place while poorly conceived projects reshape it anyway. East Hampton can protect its beauty while still supporting local businesses, working families, and the next generation. In fact, it must. A healthy town is not one that sits still; it is one that evolves thoughtfully, transparently, and with respect for the people and their opinions who built this community in the first place.
JENNIFER WILSON
Long Record
East Hampton
May 25, 2026
Editor:
I am writing in strong support of Kathee Burke-Gonzalez for supervisor of the Town of East Hampton.
Kathee has built a long and serious record of public service in our community. Before serving on the town board and becoming supervisor, she served nine years on the Springs School Board, including as president. There, she worked on budgets, audits, communications, union agreements, and taxpayer savings, while keeping education at the center of her work.
As supervisor, Kathee has focused on the issues that truly matter to East Hampton residents. She has advanced affordable and work force housing so that teachers, first responders, caregivers, local workers, and young families have a better chance to remain in the town they serve. She has supported important housing projects such as Cantwell Court, the Route 114 project, and the Green at Gardiner’s Point.
She has also worked to preserve the character of East Hampton, including efforts to prevent overdevelopment and protect historic places. Her support for the Eastville Community Historical Society and historic cemetery restoration shows respect for the full history of our town.
Kathee understands that East Hampton’s environment is one of its greatest assets. She has supported coastal protection, dune restoration at Ditch Plain, stormwater improvements for Georgica Pond, the Montauk coastal storm protection project, septic upgrades, and water-quality programs. She also helped move forward needed dredging at Montauk Inlet, which is vital to our fishing and maritime community.
Her administration has maintained strong town finances, a top credit rating, clean audits, and improved town services. She has supported senior transportation, nutrition programs, public safety, recreation improvements, Latino community engagement, and year-round community facilities like the Montauk Playhouse.
Just as important, Kathee has acknowledged that serious shortcomings in the Building Department, including concerns arising from corruption, must be confronted directly. She also recognizes the community concerns surrounding the new senior center. These are real issues, and she has made clear that restoring confidence, improving oversight, and addressing residents’ concerns will be among her top priorities.
Kathee Burke-Gonzalez has shown that she knows the town, understands its challenges, and works steadily to solve real problems. She has earned the opportunity to continue serving as East Hampton Town supervisor.
I urge my fellow residents to support Kathee Burke-Gonzalez in the June 23 Democratic primary.
JEREMIAH T. MULLIGAN
No Hidden Agendas
East Hampton
May 24, 2026
Dear David,
As a 32-year resident of East Hampton and the proud owner of Babette’s for 27 years, I’ve had the privilege of calling this village home and serving its community in many ways. For 25 years, I’ve also been an active member of the East Hampton Democratic Committee, and I was honored to serve on the finance committees for Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton, Vice President Al Gore, and Gen. Wesley Clark. These experiences gave me a deep appreciation for what ethical, compliant, and fully transparent fund-raising truly looks like.
It is from this perspective that I feel a responsibility to share some important context regarding the East Hampton Village Foundation, where I serve on the board of directors. Recent letters have contained inaccuracies about our organization and our dedicated C.E.O. and chairman, Bradford Billet. While I understand that campaign seasons can stir strong opinions, I believe the facts deserve to be heard.
Under Brad’s committed leadership, the foundation continues to operate with the highest standards of accountability. We maintain strict compliance with federal 501(c)(3) regulations and have proudly earned the Platinum Transparency Seal from Candid (formerly GuideStar), the nonprofit sector’s highest recognition for openness, every year from 2021 through 2025.
Our financial records are independently audited each year by a certified public accounting firm and prepared according to generally accepted accounting principles. As a result, that means our finances are reviewed professionally, documented carefully, and fully compliant with federal and state regulations. As our team completes the 2025 reporting, I invite our residents to review the foundation’s finalized 2024 Independent Auditors’ Report. Transparency matters, and we welcome that examination.
In 2024, the foundation generated $801,092 in total revenue. Of our $416,703 in expenses, $361,295 (nearly 87 percent) went directly to program services supporting East Hampton Village’s infrastructure, wellness, and public safety. This far exceeds the benchmarks set by respected evaluators: The Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance recommends allocating at least 65 percent to programs, while Charity Navigator’s top tier requires 75 percent. We are proud to operate well above these national standards.
Equally important, the foundation maintains a strong financial position, with $771,167 in total assets and virtually no debt — just $5,742 in minor liabilities. These prudent reserves allow us to thoughtfully support long-term community projects, such as the Herrick Park revitalization, while remaining stable during uncertain economic times.
Regarding our operational efficiency, in 2024 the foundation generated $801,092 in total revenue. Of our $416,703 in total expenses, $361,295 went directly into program services to benefit the community. That represents an 86.7 percent program efficiency rate dedicated entirely to infrastructure, wellness, and public safety.
Some have questioned our donor privacy practices. Like virtually all public charities, we follow I.R.S. regulations and Supreme Court precedent protecting donor names listed on Schedule B. This is not secrecy; every donation is fully reported to federal and state authorities and thoroughly reviewed through independent audits. Protecting the privacy of local supporters, especially during heated political seasons, is simply responsible stewardship. In professional philanthropy, protecting donor privacy is the gold standard. Our accountability is proven by where the funds are allocated.
Recent letters unfortunately have also presented an incomplete view of our work, suggesting the foundation exists primarily to host concerts. As someone deeply embedded in our business community through the Village Business Council and the Greater East Hampton Chamber of Commerce, I have witnessed the very beneficial year-round impact this public/private partnership delivers to our local quality of life.
Regarding public safety, we assist in funding technology, equipment, and safety resources that greatly benefit our ambulance volunteers, firefighters, and police personnel to alleviate the burden on our taxpayers.
For health and wellness, we fund entirely free community programming, which includes public workouts in the park every Friday and free beach yoga sessions on Thursdays and Saturdays throughout the summer.
In addition, in preserving tradition and culture, beyond the widely loved Tuesdays at Main Beach summer beach concert series, the foundation supports vital community traditions that bring residents together, which include the farmers market, Santa Fest, and numerous other public events.
There are no hidden agendas here whatsoever. What we offer is a highly efficient, debt-free, independently audited nonprofit successfully transforming private philanthropy into caring and meaningful public benefit. Our fully detailed unedited independent audits and tax filings for 2021-24 are a matter of public record and are completely accessible on our website, ehvf.org .
We welcome and encourage all community members to experience our committed work firsthand through our free summer programs mentioned above.
At its heart, the East Hampton Village Foundation exists to quietly and effectively serve our community — something I deeply value after nearly three decades of running a business here. I/we remain committed to integrity, transparency where required, and protecting the trust that allows us to do meaningful work together. We honor and welcome your ideas and participation.
BARBARA LAYTON
World Cup
Montauk
May 23, 2026
Dear David,
New York is broke, so broke the mayor, governor, and some of Congress are insisting, “Tax the rich”! The rich pay plenty, probably more than their fair share.
With that said, the socialist mayor boasted that New York will hold a lottery, for discounted World Cup tickets. The tickets will cost the lucky winners $50. Included with the win are free round-trip bus rides to said matches in New Jersey’s Met Life Stadium. Note the city kicked in $90 million, heard right, $90 million for the tournament.
The city is broke, but Mamdani contended no taxpayer money directly went toward the low-cost tickets.
Soccer will rake in billions, but will New York be reimbursed?
In God and country,
BEA DERRICO
Selective outrage
Springs
May 24, 2026
Dear Editor,
I read Bea Derrico’s letter on “Russiagate” with disbelief. The outrage expressed over supposed abuses of power seems remarkably selective when compared to what Americans are witnessing today.
Where is the concern about Donald Trump openly discussing compensation and pardons for Jan. 6 rioters — people who attacked police officers and stormed the Capitol in an attempt to overturn a lawful election? Where is the outrage over reports of attempts to shield family members and allies from accountability while demanding loyalty above the law?
Americans are also watching Trump family members continue to profit from international business ventures, including deals tied to foreign interests, while the same people who once screamed about “corruption” now shrug their shoulders. Apparently, ethics only matter when directed at political opponents.
And while working families struggle, veterans face threats to benefits and essential services while enormous sums are spent on vanity projects and political spectacle. Patriotism should mean honoring veterans and strengthening democracy — not rewarding extremists or enriching insiders.
Most disturbing of all is the growing rhetoric and policy targeting immigrants, and even lawful residents, based on appearance, language, or ethnicity. America is supposed to stand for equal protection under the law, not suspicion based on the color of someone’s skin.
We should absolutely demand accountability from every administration, Republican or Democrat. But democracy cannot survive if facts are ignored, conspiracy theories replace evidence, and outrage is applied only when politically convenient.
The real danger to this country is not an investigation from years ago. It is the normalization of corruption, authoritarian behavior, and division happening in plain sight right now.
DEBORAH GOODMAN
LaLota’s Record
East Hampton
May 22, 2026
Dear Mr. Rattray,
Posted on a Nick LaLota for Congress website are these concluding words: “As our member of Congress, Nick is fighting once again for our families on Long Island. Nick will never forget that he is there to serve.” Has our congressman lived up to this commitment to his constituents? Let’s look at his voting record:
Health Care — voted for eliminating Medicaid and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits for low-income Americans.
Abortion — voted for implementing restrictions on reproductive health care providers and limiting students’ reproductive health care decisions.
Immigration — voted for making it much harder for migrants to claim asylum and making the process far more onerous for those able to stay long enough for that claim to be processed.
Children — voted for eliminating federal rules that protect children from working in mines, meatpacking plants, and other dangerous workplaces.
Education — voted for cutting billions of dollars in funding for low-income students.
Environment — voted for eliminating clean energy tax incentives, resulting in the loss of nearly 30,000 clean-energy jobs in New York.
All these votes Mr. LaLota cast were supported by Project 2025, which was written as a blueprint for Trump’s second term. Is Mr. LaLota concerned about Long Island families or about what Trump wants?
SALVATORE TOCCI