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Pictured: Kevin Shea, at right, in rehearsal for a new production of "The Guys" in Greenport, about an FDNY Captain eulogizing the men he lost on September 11.
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Letter: Firefighter Kevin Shea Responds to Attacks from Riverhead Town Board Members over 9-11

East End Beacon
(Editor's Note: At the Riverhead Town Board's July 21 meeting, Mr. Shea, a retired FDNY firefighter who suffered severe injuries while responding to the World Trade Center, initially called the plane crashes 'accidents' and later clarified that he had intended to say 'incidents.' Councilwoman Waski and Councilman Ken Rothwell both immediately criticized Mr. Shea's choice of words, and Ms. Waski also later lambasted him on social media (see her post).
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Dave’s Desk@Ditch: A Tale of Two Towns

Dave Davis
By Dave Davis As many of the regular readers of this column will recall, in May of this year, I exited the space I’d been renting for some 10 or so years, due to the unexpected passing of my landlord. Rather than stressing out, trying to immediately secure another place prior to the peak summer season here on the East End, I opted for a far more, slower-paced retreat —
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Peconic Dish: Cherry Tomatoes Are Still a Highlight From the Fall Garden

Alison Boyd Savage
by Alison Boyd-Savage Late summer has blessed me with a bumper crop of cherry tomatoes, which look set to fruit well into the fall. These little nuggets of sweetness are such a joy, and so much easier to grow than heirlooms or beefsteaks. They are so good in a simple sauce, flavored with good olive oil, garlic and basil, tossed into spaghetti. It all comes together very quickly, and you
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Pictured: Kevin Shea, at right, in rehearsal for a new production of "The Guys" in Greenport, about an FDNY Captain eulogizing the men he lost on September 11.
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Letters: On A September 11 Hero, SALT and Voting

East End Beacon
An Open Letter to the Riverhead Town Board: To Supervisor Jerry Halpin, Councilmembers Joann Waski, Kenneth Rothwell, Denise Merrifield, and Robert Kern, Recently Councilwoman Joann Waski posted on social media an attack on Kevin Shea, an FDNY hero, in some kind of perverted attempt to promote Ken Rothwell's candidacy for Town Supervisor. To say that her words are appalling would be an understatement. Pictured Above: Riverhead Retired FDNY firefighter Kevin Shea, at right,
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Peconic Dish: A Peach Berry Sponge

Alison Boyd Savage
by Alison Boyd-Savage Summer fruits will soon be gone, so, while they last, I will consume as many Wickham’s farm peaches as I can, raw or cooked into pies and cakes. This simple sponge with a dense moist batter is a great way to use late-season peaches that may not ripen quite as fully in September. Of course, ripe fruit works just as well. As far as the kitchen goes, I am hanging onto summer
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Dave’s Desk@Ditch: The Choice is Yours

Dave Davis
by Dave Davis There’s a phrase that I’ve offered countless times to others over the years that seems to be getting a lot of traction lately.  It goes as such: “You can’t change the other person or the things that happen, but you can change how you respond to them. The choice is yours.” The incomparable essayist, poet and civil rights activist Maya Angelou, wrote something along the same lines
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Letter: On Southold’s Proposed Short-Term Rental Code

East End Beacon
Dear Editor: I am writing in response to the East End Beacon's recent coverage of Southold Town's proposed short-term rental code. Although the proposal remains in the discussion stage, the town should carefully consider its economic consequences and pursue a balanced policy that addresses legitimate neighborhood concerns without unfairly penalizing responsible property owners. The North Fork is already an established year-round tourist destination. Pumpkin and apple picking, wineries, farm stands,
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Detail from Albrecht Dürer’s “The Great Piece of Turf.”
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Climate Local Now: About Looking

Leonard Green
by Leonard Green Looking out the window while preparing breakfast, these days, I’m likely to see ruby throated hummingbirds visiting our deeply scarlet bee balm, blue vervain, and white spired Culver’s root. In spring, migrating hummingbirds arrived just about the time the bell shaped red and yellow columbine flowers opened.  Pictured Above: Detail from Albrecht Dürer’s “The Great Piece of Turf.” The synchronized flowering and arrival are not coincidental. Columbine
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Advice from the Southold YETI: The Importance of Good Fishing Habits

East End Beacon
by Phoebe Faint One of the best parts about living on Long Island is the proximity to good fishing. Whether you enjoy fishing from your boat or simply casting off of a nearby shore, you have a good chance of catching some dinner, or at least a sea robin or two.  Because this pastime is such an important part of Long Island’s culture and economy, we must practice good fishing
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Peconic Dish: Celebrate Peak Eggplant

Alison Boyd Savage
By Alison Boyd-Savage August on North Fork brings a generous seasonal abundance. After dear neighbors gifted me a basket of baby zucchini and tender Thai eggplant, I felt lucky to share in this bounty.  Because eggplant is best when freshly picked, I wanted to make a dish that showcases its finest qualities. Inspired by the stir-fried eggplant at my favorite Thai restaurant, I created this recipe as a tribute. High
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Letters: On Southampton Village Beach Parking, Blind CCs and Community Activism

East End Beacon
Surfrider Responds to Southampton Village Beach Parking Plan Who Asked?! I would first like to thank the concerned citizen who reached out to the Surfrider Foundation with her concerns about a new proposal in Southampton Village seeking to implement new restrictions on beach parking & therefore beach access. Southampton Village is considering repealing & replacing Chapter 86 of the Village Code on permit parking. What this means for the East
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