Shared Successes

As Election Day draws near, it is time to take stock of the last two years. I start by asking a simple question: Are you happy with your local way of life, and do you see improvements (even if small)? I hope the answer is that you can see things happening around our waterways and great strides being made in the name of conservation. That said, I can appreciate that many residents may be sick of politicians, politics and all that comes with it. Keeping that sentiment on the forefront, I do want to share that I believe our local elections are some of the most important. The saying that “all politics is local” holds true — as elected neighbors and friends, we can directly enforce accountability through quantifiable results.[…]

Deep Commitment

I have lived in Westhampton since 2011 and have followed Maria Moore’s work closely, first as mayor of Westhampton Beach and now as Southampton Town supervisor. Over the years, I’ve had several opportunities to listen to her and speak with her directly. She has always impressed me as a calm, straightforward and genuinely caring leader who values dialogue and treats everyone with respect. […]

Dedicated Trustee

I am writing to share with our community the outstanding support, service and attention that Southampton Town Trustee Joseph McLoughlin has provided to the waterways in the Town of Southampton. Mr. McLoughlin proactively has sought out community groups in North Sea, supporting our fresh water lakes and ponds and bays, introducing himself and offering support. He has facilitated meetings and enabled communications with the Town Trustees, ensuring that the water quality status has been shared and needs are being addressed, coordinating with resources including the Highway Department, Community Preservation Fund, and external thought leaders. His energy, insights, coordination skills and knowledge have been invaluable.[…]

No Better Person

Traffic is a major problem on the East End of Long Island and in the Town of Southampton. It’s especially troublesome in the summer months and has grown exponentially in the last few years Luckily for Southampton voters, we have Tom Neely, an amazing traffic expert. And Tom is running for Town Council when we need him most. A longtime resident of Southampton, Tom has the crucial experience for the problems we face today. Tom knows the people who work on traffic issues in the East End towns, the county and state. He knows who to call and how to get things done, because he has done exactly that in other roles he has held over many years. […]

Things That Count

Last year, around the end of November and early December, a series of full-page ads appeared in The Southampton Press excoriating Supervisor Maria Moore, accusing her of a quid pro quo that went something like this: You get my financial support for your campaign if you push for the amortization of the sand mine in Bridgehampton. (Amortization is a zoning tool used to phase out nonconforming sand mines, and in this context an aquifer saving methodology.) The public records show that the person who would most benefit from using The Southampton Press to malign Supervisor Moore and derail the amortization vote also has made campaign contributions to Cynthia McNamara […]

Great Integrity

I first met Sara Topping at the tail end of fall 2014. Eleven years have fogged the details of that initial interaction (as have three children and the unrelenting nature of time), but if I squint I can still see us in an SYS conference room, gathered with a dozen other expecting parents, for an East End Birth Network “birth circle,” who, in simple terms, had come together to share their experiences with pregnancy, birth, and the enormity of everything that comes after, but, in a more hallowed sense, had come together to engage in the primordial practice of collective building: creating the village via stories and commune that serve as the base infrastructure for connective and sustainable communities. […]

Won’t Regret It

I have had the honor over the years to write on behalf of Democratic candidates for Suffolk County positions, and they have been wonderful. I am delighted to write on behalf of a candidate for Southampton Town Council, Tom Neely. I think and hope you will agree that he is uniquely qualified for the position he seeks. Tom knows Southampton well, having lived here for close to 40 years. His life is based here, he has married here, raised his children here and worked here. Tom has extensive experience in government. Among other experiences, he served as the first traffic safety director and transportation director and he did his work well. His efforts included monitoring speed limits, improvement of roads and enhancing the work of our police. […]

Key Facts

The letter titled “Bad Advice” by Craig Catalanotto [Letters, October 16] leaves out key facts that the public deserves to know. Mr. Catalanotto personally signed the petitions that placed two sham candidates on this year’s Southampton Town Board ballot — petitions that were notarized by Councilwoman Cyndi McNamara. These documents are public records. There are two open Town Board seats, two legitimate Republican candidates, and one Democrat. But the petitions signed by Catalanotto and notarized by McNamara added two candidates who have never campaigned, never debated, and have not answered a single inquiry. Their only purpose was to confuse voters and distort the election. […]

Building A Future

I am honored to serve as Southampton Town supervisor and grateful to the residents who have entrusted me with this responsibility. As I seek reelection, I remain mindful that the office belongs to the people, not the person who holds it. Since taking office, a significant accomplishment has been the way we conduct the people’s business: openly, thoughtfully, and with respect for every resident. Government works best when those entrusted to lead are honest with the public, listen to differing views, and carry out their responsibilities with integrity. The people of Southampton deserve nothing less. […]

Deserves Reelection

Maria Moore, our current Southampton Town supervisor, is doing an excellent job. And she deserves to be reelected in the upcoming fall election. My strong belief is based on facts. To start, 11 years ago, Maria became mayor of Westhampton Beach Village. During that period, Maria has demonstrated strong leadership by transforming Main Street. The revitalization included a new, expanded septic/water system, removal of hanging electrical wires, multiple tree plantings, and reconfigured parking spaces. Traffic flow significantly improved, too, with two new roundabouts at each end of the street. […]

Let Actions Speak

Before this November’s election season, I am sure you will read many letters about candidates focusing on their achievements or plans for when they are elected to serve in public office. Contrary to how some people often see elected officials as self-promoters, these types of letters are often hard for me to sit down and write. While I do enjoy discussing our Town Trustee accomplishments that I have been privileged to be part of, it is my belief in letting actions speak for themselves. After all, service should be defined by one’s actions and doing the hard work when nobody’s watching or anyone is there to tell you that you are doing a great job. […]

A Life of Service

I grew up on Seafield Point in Westhampton Beach, surrounded by the waters I’ve loved all my life. My first job was lifeguarding at Rogers Beach when I was 17, and after graduating from Westhampton Beach High School in 1975 and Boston University in 1980, I built a career in advertising in Manhattan. October 4, 1992, almost exactly 33 years ago, I entered the Seafield Center, the drug and alcohol rehab on the very street I grew up on. That experience changed my life. I have been sober ever since, and I learned that community service must be my highest priority. […]

A Life on the Water

I am honored to be seeking reelection as your Southampton Town Trustee. Serving in this role for the past two years has been one of the greatest privileges of my life, and I am deeply grateful for the trust you placed in me. Over this time, I have seen firsthand the critical importance of the Trustees in managing and protecting our town’s most valuable natural resources. While some of our upland neighbors may not always know the scope of what the Trustees do, anyone who clams, scallops, fishes, paddles, surfs, hunts, boats, swims or owns a waterfront property quickly understands the role we play. The Southampton Town Trustees act as advocates for all who depend on our waterways, ensuring that they remain protected, productive and accessible for generations to come. […]

A Real Leader

A recent story [“Divided Southampton Town Board Approves Funding for Affordable Housing on Quiogue,” 27east.com, August 27] relates the Town Board’s discussion leading to a 3-2 vote to award $2.7 million in Community Housing Fund money for a 79-unit workforce housing project on Quiogue. An editorial in the same issue [“Stop Stalling,” September 4] reviews the South Fork’s admitted crisis in affordable housing and concludes that Southampton’s Town Board is “stuck in first gear” about the much-needed acceleration of the approval process. … […]

It’s Who He Is

As Matt Parsons’s wife, I’ve had the privilege of watching firsthand the dedication, care and hours he’s poured into serving as a Southampton Town Trustee over the past two years. Matt doesn’t approach being a Trustee like a politician; he approaches it like a neighbor, a scientist, and a dad who wants to ensure this beautiful place remains healthy for future generations. If you know Matt, you know he’s happiest when he’s near the water, whether it’s swimming with our kids, helping with beach cleanups, or working on one of his many projects to protect our waterways, ponds, and bays. What some people might not see, though, is just how much heart and time he puts into this role. […]

Life of Service

The No. 1 question that I have received since I decided to run for Southampton Town Trustee is: Why are you running? For me, the answer is simple. I have a deep love and commitment to this place and its people. I have spent the majority of my adult life dedicated to the betterment of our local community. At the age of 16, I became an ocean lifeguard and worked for a decade at Atlantic Avenue Beach in Amagansett. I later taught as a junior lifeguard instructor and was an inaugural member of the East Hampton Volunteer Ocean Rescue Squad. This summer, I was proud to lead the Junior Lifeguard Groms program at Coopers Beach, teaching 8-to-12-year-olds the importance of ocean safety, some of the most rewarding work I have done. … […]

Reverence And Wisdom

It was the water — specifically, its promise of serenity, adventure and abundance — that brought my Italian grandparents to Long Island in the 1960s, to a house in Tiana Shores, not far from the bay. During the summer nights of my childhood, the sea air lingered in my grandparents’ backyard, a presence everyone felt and welcomed as we gathered around the picnic table. There were nights when that table was filled with fish that my aunt and uncle had caught, clams unearthed by the grandkids’ toes, and crabs lured by the chicken necks on the ends of our lines. This sea held me, my brother, cousins and friends as we learned to swim. Each new wave shaped and strengthened our relationship with the water. […]

An Introduction

As a candidate for the Southampton Town Council in this November’s election, I’d like to introduce myself to your readers. I’ve lived in Southampton for the majority of my adult life, working, raising my children and marrying here. I originally moved to Southampton to take a management position at Hampton Jitney. As a vice president at the Jitney, I helped it grow from a small business into one of the most successful companies on the East End. While working there, I also served as president of the Southampton Chamber of Commerce and on the Sag Harbor Chamber of Commerce board […]

The Real Deal

This November, I will be voting for only one candidate for Southampton Town Council: Tom Neely. Here’s why. I am exhausted by the gamesmanship of governance. I want a Town Council that is populated by well-informed, experienced and hardworking public servants who share the goal of moving the town forward on road quality, traffic congestion, clean air and water, and affordable housing. I am tired of the hostility, the division, the constant finger-pointing and name-calling that dominates our political climate. I’m tired of leaders at every level treating each other as enemies instead of colleagues with different perspectives. I’m tired of performative outrage and empty soundbites replacing honest dialogue and meaningful action. […]

Full Confidence

I am writing to express my enthusiastic support for Tom Neely in his candidacy for Southampton Town Council. I have known Tom Neely for over 30 years, and during that time I have consistently been impressed with his integrity, dedication, leadership and community involvement. He has shown a deep commitment to a better community for everyone. As a voter, taxpayer and community member.[…]

Who Will Pay?

Reader Ed Surgan begins his latest letter to these pages with this statement: “Democrats appear oblivious to a national debt challenge that has become too serious to ignore” [“Finger Pointing,” Letters, July 17]. Wow! Where has Mr. Surgan been for the last three months as the Republican-controlled Congress and the president passed a law that is estimated to raise the national debt by up to $5 trillion? Even a Fox News viewer should have heard of this one. … […]

We All Benefit

Tom Neely has my vote for Southampton Town Board. Traffic in Southampton Town can cause a 10-mile drive to take an hour at the wrong time of day. Tom’s career has been in transportation, with his work at the Hampton Jitney during 9/11 demonstrating his leadership under extraordinary circumstances. Tom gets things done through his persistence, innovative thinking and ability to work effectively with people. The South Fork Commuter Connection train and bus service, which he planned and now manages, takes hundreds of vehicles off the road every day.  […]

Man of His Word

When Tom Neely entered the race for Southampton Town Council, it was already a win. A win for elevating candidates with experience, good character, know-how and common sense. Tom is someone who is dedicated to the work of local government, showing up every day to solve problems. On November 4, progress on issues like traffic, clean water, public safety, and retaining the rural beauty of our farmland and coastal waterways is on the ballot. […]

Keep the CCA Ban

As a local, growing up my childhood summers were idyllic, spent freely at the ocean with my siblings. My earliest memories are of the beach, a place that shaped my life. I became an ocean lifeguard, a surf instructor and a climate activist. Now, I’m a mom of three, raising my kids to experience those same joys. My husband also grew up here and has similar stories. Sadly, we’re a rarity: two locals raising our children where we were raised. Like all parents, our goal is to provide a safe, healthy environment for our children to thrive. We want them to feel they can also raise their kids here, experiencing the joys we did, always striving for a better world … […]

Major Step

Kudos to Southampton Town Trustee Joe McLoughlin for his great effort to save the natural bodies of fresh water in North Sea. Big Fresh Pond and Little Fresh Pond are gorgeous natural creations that have become environmentally endangered. We all know too well the disaster of Mill Pond in Water Mill that caused that body of fresh water to become so polluted that it was deemed dead many years ago. We must learn from that tragedy and the similar problems now facing Lake Agawam. It is essential that we become more environmentally responsible and undertake the remediation efforts necessary to preserve these natural bodies of fresh water.[…]

Representing

I am deeply honored to be serving my first term as the Suffolk County legislator for the 2nd District for the past year and almost three quarters. The 2nd District is immense — it stretches from Montauk Point to nearly Moriches Inlet, including the Village of West Hampton Dunes, but not Cupsogue County Park, and includes 60 miles of oceanfront beach. There is much beauty within this area, but also many challenges. … […]

Going Backward

As a Southampton Town Trustee and a marine biologist, I believe lifting the 20-year ban on CCA-treated wood in our local waters would be a step in the wrong direction. The Trustees recently have been entertaining discussions about reconsidering a reversal on the ban, which would be a mistake [“Southampton Trustees Question Whether Ban on Treated Wood Is Right Approach,” 27east.com, May 21]. CCA wood is infused with chromium, copper and arsenic, a pesticide cocktail that is both highly toxic and shown to be a carcinogen. It leaches into the water and accumulates in shellfish and sediment […]

The Upper Echelon

I was a member of the Town of Southampton’s Transportation Commission for a couple of years. During my stint, Tom Neely was its executive director. I got to know Tom and observe his management style over the course of this time. Tom is an affable leader who gets things done. He was universally liked by all members of the commission. He was always well prepared, and he is extremely knowledgeable in the transportation field, given his many years of experience. His effectiveness was bolstered by his knowledge of how the Town of Southampton government operates and his good relationships with key members of the town’s government. […]

Solid Slate

The Democratic slate of local candidates looks pretty compelling this year. Ann Welker has done a host of good things for us in the Suffolk County Legislature, many aimed at preserving our precious environment. I don’t think we could have a better representative in this important body. Through perseverance and a willingness to work with all, Southampton Town Supervisor Maria Moore has achieved more in two years than one might have thought possible. If we elect Tom Neely, with his highly relevant experience, to the Town Council, Maria and Tom will join to meet our housing, traffic and water quality challenges.. […]

The Art of Being Free

We are in the midst of a very important election in our communities, and I want to encourage you to take advantage of your responsibility as a citizen and vote in this election, and future ones. This newspaper, which we are fortunate to have to support our democracy, sponsored a debate among three candidates for Southampton Town Council running for the major parties [“VIDEO: Express News Group Hosts Virtual Southampton Town Debate,” 27east.com, October 16]. They are two incumbents: Rick Martel and Cynthia McNamara, both on both the Republican and Conservative tickets; and Tom Neely, on the Democratic ticket.. […]

Vote Neely

With growing national and local attention to noise and physical pollution produced by gas-powered leaf and grass blowers, I watched the debate between the three Southampton Town Council candidates [“VIDEO: Express News Group Hosts Virtual Southampton Town Debate,” 27east.com, October 16]. Only Tom Neely seemed at all interested in this important quality-of-life issue. The other two felt there was no use, even in continuing with Southampton’s existing restrictive laws. […]

We Need Tom

The primary issues for Southampton Town are traffic and the lack of affordable housing, and they are, of course, related. We have an opportunity to address both issues by electing Tom Neely to the Town Council. Tom’s local traffic control expertise and experience is unmatched. For more than 25 years, he worked at Hampton Jitney, the transportation company, growing it from a small business into the large company it is today. During that time, he was .[…]

‘North Star’

I first met Sara Topping over 10 years ago walking along Long Beach, in a walk for postpartum awareness hosted by Postpartum Support International. It was a time in my life when I was grasping for community; I was raising three babies under 4 years old and attempting to navigate this time in my life on the East End. This search for community fostered my strong relationship with Sara. We both were passionate about creating safe, supportive spaces for ..[…]

The Right Person

In his letter to The Express News Group [“An Introduction,” Letters, September 4], Town Board Democratic candidate Tom Neely reviewed his qualifications and experiences pertinent to his candidacy and potential future role in local government. Tom conveyed that he would be a good leader for this moment. I think he would be a terrific leader. […]

Total Hypocrisy

Today, I received Nick LaLota’s latest press release outlining the dreadful consequences of a government shutdown, followed by a one poll question: Do you think government shutdown should be used as a political tactic? Once again, ROFL … this from the party that used every dirty trick to stack the Supreme Court, who used and continues to  […]

Chilling Headline

I was not going to comment on the unfortunate murder of political influencer Charlie Kirk, but after reading this AP headline, I thought otherwise. The headline, “Trump’s Threat To Target ‘Radical Left’ After Kirk Killing Raises Fears He’s Trying To Silence Foes,” is chilling. The Cato Institute — a libertarian think tank with the mission to undertake public policy discussion, with the principles of limited government, individual liberty and free markets as guideposts — has conducted a study of political violence. On September 11, 2025, Cato released its study of sources of political violence, “Politically Motivated Violence Is Rare in the United States.” […]

We’ll Remind Them

Within the narrow scope which it inhabits, it’s hard to argue with your May 22 editorial, “Standing Firm,” which salutes Congressman Nick LaLota for his insistence on raising the federal income tax deduction cap on state and local taxes (SALT) in the budget package before the House of Representatives. […]

Dems Organized

I frequently find myself in agreement with letter writer Amy Paradise, but Ms. Paradise’s letter in the July 3 Southampton Press, “Time for Change,” requires a response from this Democrat. About the successful “No Kings” rallies held across America on June 14, Ms. Paradise writes, “It seems important to me that it be clearly understood that the ‘No Kings’ protest was not organized or supported by either party.” She gives credit to the grassroots group Indivisible, and others. […]

Words Matter

What do they teach in school these days, I wonder? Having a true liberal (broad-based) arts education, I was exposed to the ancient Greek mythology and philosophy. For a fun twist, I have a beautiful old copy of an interpretation of these myths illustrated by Maxwell Parrish, created for children. Sigh. The things we once taught. […]

Nauseating Pretense

I was surprised to see Nick LaLota so full of praise for a hard-won fight over the SALT increase [“LaLota Votes for Spending Compromise That Raises SALT Cap, but Only for Five Years,” 27east.com, July 3]. His “hard no” was very short-lived. Instead, he got a four-year increase. In your piece, he highlights that a family earning $250,000 will get … […]

Are You OK?

All leaders, especially political leaders, make decisions consistent with their own belief system and ideology. However, our current president is so pathologically self-absorbed that his personality completely dominates his presidency and his policies. His executive orders are not a statement of ideology — they are purely Trump. […]

Come and Tell Us

When Tim Bishop was our congressman, he held numerous town hall meetings with his constituents. They were raucous affairs. Those were the days of the Tea Party, and its members were outraged that the federal government was expanding health care insurance to millions of Americans. And they let Congressman Bishop … […]

Not So Beautiful

President Donald Trump’s “One Big, Beautiful Bill” includes provisions to reduce Medicaid recipients and spending. The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office was asked to review those provisions, and these are two key findings: The number of people without health insurance will increase by 7.8 million […]

Answers, Please

I have some questions I would like to ask our congressman, Nick Lalota. I had hoped to ask these questions in person, but the congressman seems to be a bit shy when it comes to meeting his constituents. So I ask, in this letter, some questions that I hope Mr. LaLota will answer in a reply.. […]

Sickening Situation

Waste, fraud and abuse, right? That’s what Republicans in Washington, D.C., claim to be hunting down and eliminating. Even after Elon Musk’s unceremonious departure, his many successors are flying the same flag, singing the same hymn — that they’re after waste, fraud and abuse. […]

A Different Time

I found Thomas Jones’s letter [“Lucky To Have LaLota,” Letters, September 4] very disturbing. He praises Congressman Nick LaLota without examples of accomplishments. He excuses LaLota for no town halls. Constituents cannot ask questions or voice concerns. I remember Congressman Otis Pike; perhaps Jones didn’t live here then. Pike was a local person, born in Riverhead … […]

Priorities?

Earlier this year, when the House GOP budget proposal was first revealed, our congressman, Nick LaLota, criticized the “harsh reality” of the $36 trillion national debt. Yet the budget bill he just voted for increases the national debt by about $4 trillion. […]

A Big Deal

I was pleased to read that U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is organizing a bipartisan push-back against the Trump administration’s efforts to cut funding from the National Estuary Program [“Gillibrand Speaks Against Proposed Cuts to National Estuary Program on Local Visit, Pushes for Increased Funding,” 27east.com, July 21]. … […].

Let’s Talk

So far, Congressman Nick LaLota has not announced any plans to meet with his constituents at a town hall meeting. I would urge him to have one soon so that he can explain to us all how his votes in Congress have benefited us citizens. I will even help him out by giving him some of our questions in advance.

Working for Us

It seems we pay far more attention to public affairs at the town, state and federal levels than we do to county matters. They just seem to get overlooked. That’s a serious mistake. There are big, important things happening in Suffolk County government — and one of the people making them happen is Ann Welker, our outstanding county legislator. […]

Shooting the Messenger

On Friday, August 1, President Donald Trump fired the commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Erika McEntarfer, a nonpolitical, well-respected labor economist. Why was she fired? Because her agency published data that showed U.S. employment growth is slowing. The president didn’t provide any specific alternative data. It seems he couldn’t tolerate that someone in his administration would publish information showing that his economic policies may not be working well.

It’s About Values

My entire adult life, I have identified politically as an independent. I voted for a candidate, not a party. That all changed 10 years ago, when Donald Trump initiated an aggressive takeover of the Republican Party and it became MAGA. Last Sunday night, I went to a fundraiser for Suffolk County Democrats. A dozen of them, both prospective candidates and current politicians, spoke of their work and their wishes. There was no raging against immigrants, there was no screaming about how America is going down the tubes, there was no hatred …. […]

Are You OK?

All leaders, especially political leaders, make decisions consistent with their own belief system and ideology. However, our current president is so pathologically self-absorbed that his personality completely dominates his presidency and his policies. His executive orders are not a statement of ideology — they are purely Trump … […]

New Senior Group Aims To Have an Impact on National Politics

What started as a small group of liberal senior citizens gathering locally in an effort to nudge the political needle to the left is on the cusp of possibly turning into a nationwide senior advocacy group. “I was retired and bored and asking myself what should I do,” said … […]

For more information, email wetheseniorsusa@gmail.com or visit seniorstakingaction.org.

See the Reality

Magic acts are based on illusion and distraction. The audience is looking at the fancy handwork while things appear and disappear. Just so have the MAGA Republicans fooled the majority of their base. Being woke is the distraction — women who have abortions … […]

Prepared To Serve

This November, voters can elect three outstanding candidates for office: Sara Topping, Jimmy Mack and Hannah Pell-O’Farrell. These dynamic Southampton residents are extraordinarily prepared to serve on the Southampton Town Board of Trustees. Multifaceted, Trustees are stewards of the town’s shoreline, waterways, marshes and bottomlands. These candidates bring commitment and strong resumes to protect this natural beauty.

Wrecking Landmarks

Donald Trump is offering a massive public lands giveaway to the fossil fuel industry. He’s ordered the United States to “drill, baby, drill” on public lands, and he’s fast-tracked new oil and gas projects, bypassing environmental and public review. His allies in Congress are even pushing to open Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil drilling […]

Paying Attention

When my children (12, 9) ask about politics, our discussion often begins with a question: What do you value? Kindness is big for them. Also, trust. Fairness. Music (in general), Dylan and Swift (in particular).  Lately, “being heard” is trending hard in our household. My kids value the ability to speak without … […]

Not Over

Regarding The Express News Group editorial finding favor with Congressman Nick LaLota’s fighting for the return of the SALT deduction [“Standing Tall,” May 22]: Yes, even I can give Mr. LaLota a nod of appreciation. But the fight is not over. In the end, Democratic senators from blue states will need to convince their Republican counterparts to provide for […]

Road Secured

Our neighborhood at Mountain Laurel Estates would like to acknowledge and show a tremendous amount of gratitude for the work that Southampton Town Councilman Bill Pell has put forth in helping securing our country road and restoring it to its original beauty. […]

Saves Lives

At a town hall meeting, Iowa Republican U.S. Senator Joni Ernst dismissed a constituent’s concern that Medicaid cuts would cost lives with this callous comment: “We’re all going to die sometime.” The firestorm of criticism provoked Sen. Ernst to double down with more off-putting comments. […]

Stupid People

The problem with stupid people is that they’re too stupid to know how stupid they are. Example: Donald Trump. Benjamin Netanyahu saw a useful fool in Trump from a mile away when he first engaged with Trump, and he knew early on that if he complimented him and appealed to his enormous ego that Trump would eventually do anything Netanyahu wanted him to do. Netanyahu, who has sullied Israel’s reputation and turned it into. […]

Do the Math

Regarding “LaLota Votes for Spending Compromise That Raises SALT Cap, but Only for Five Years” [27east.com, July 3]: People should be aware of exactly how deceptive Nick LaLota’s description of success is, and that the deception is clearly deliberate. I received Mr. LaLota’s press releases about the SALT cap. At the very bottom of the page, in nearly unreadable, tiny, very light italic-style script … […]