The Long Island Press is one of the nation's largest weekly newspapers that informs, educates and entertains Long Island's three million people every week since 2003. Since the first issue of the Press was printed, the paper has won scores of awards for its journalism. The Long Island Press is a beloved brand among many locals who remember the paper as a daily many years ago.
Founded by husband and wife team, Martin and Judith Shepard, in Sagaponack in 1978, The Permanent Press publishes 14 titles a year, almost exclusively works of fiction. The titles are chosen from approximately 5,000 submissions each year, according to Martin Shepard. Permanent Press authors include Nobel Prize winner, Halldor Laxness, and Nobel nominee, Berry Fleming. The independent press keeps nearly all of its titles in print, and its sister imprint, Second Chance Press, reprints books that have been out of print for at least 20 years.
Westmail Press is a printing broker. It offers printing and mailing for clients. It is a commercial printer. The office is located on the second floor of 39 Westmoreland Ave.