The ever-increasing volume of aircraft traffic and the disruption caused by aircraft noise associated with East Hampton Airport have plagued our residents for more than two decades. The FAA grant assurances, which prevented us from regulating the airport, have recently expired. According to the FAA, to fully gain control of the airport we must close … Read more

SUFFOLK COUNTY LEGISLATOR BRIDGET FLEMING “His leadership in management of the pandemic, responding to the climate crisis with responsible solutions to coastal resiliency, renewable energy and water quality and addressing our affordable housing needs are hallmarks of his current term. I urge the voters of East Hampton to support him in his bid for reelection … Read more

SUFFOLK COUNTY CHIEF EXECUTIVE STEVE BELLONE “Peter has been an outstanding supervisor, working with us at the County on preventing the spread of COVID-19 and keeping the infection rates low in East Hampton, one of the lowest in the County and on Long Island. We have also worked with him on affordable housing and coastal … Read more

Supervisor Peter Van Scoyoc and Governor Kathy Hochul. NEW YORK GOVERNOR KATHY HOCHUL Governor Hochul has pledged her support to Supervisor Van Scoyoc and his team to continue their efforts in fighting the impacts of climate change, particularly coastal erosion and the Town’s efforts to preserve open space while at the same time providing affordable … Read more

STATE ASSEMBLYMAN FRED THIELE “Peter has provided critical leadership on the important issues confronting the South Fork. He was a valued partner in establishing the groundbreaking South Fork Commuter Connection as a speedy alternative to crushing commuter traffic. He is to be commended for his local pandemic response, including getting the vaccine to those who … Read more

Supervisor Peter Van Scoyoc and Jolyn Hopson, grand niece of Lee Hayes. On Sunday, Supervisor Peter Van Scoyoc unveiled a new sign in Amagansett: Lt. Lee A. Hayes Youth Park. Mr. Hayes lived in the area most of his life and is well-known for being a member of the legendary Tuskegee Airmen, the all-Black group … Read more

Fred Thiele, John Keeshan, Peter Van Scoyoc, Kathee Burke-Gonzalez, Dan Cahill, Chris Hawks, Vincent Figueroa , David Lys. State Grant of $250,000 Will Provide Down Payment to Complete $750,000 Beautification Project as Part of the Ongoing Effort to Underground Utility Lines along Old Montauk Highway; Officials Credit Montauk Resident John Keeshan for His Vision in … Read more

East Hampton Supervisor Peter Van Scoyoc has proposed a series of steps to effectively deal with the ever-increasing volume of aircraft traffic and the disruption caused by aircraft noise without displacing traffic to Montauk Airport. “Now that FAA grant assurances have expired, we can finally take decisive action to reign in out-of-control airport operations. I … Read more

The East Hampton Town Democratic Committee voted unanimously on July 28 to elect Jeremiah Mulligan as its chairman and Anna Skrenta as vice chairwoman.  Mr. Mulligan was the committee’s treasurer and has served on its legislative and campaign subcommittees. A semiretired attorney, he replaces Cate Rogers, the committee’s chairwoman since October 2018. Ms. Rogers is … Read more