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02.18.2025 Government

Upcoming public hearings for local law changes in Southold

Several local laws regarding shellfish and yard sale permits will be amended by the Southold Town Board to adjust the process by which they are changed, pending public hearings...

01.31.2025 Government

Southold officials host public forum on immigration and enforcement policies

As concerns intensify surrounding the implications of the Trump administration’s immigration policies, local officials hosted an information session at Southold Town Recreation Center in Peconic on Thursday, Jan. 30....

01.29.2025 Government

Senate confirms Lee Zeldin to head EPA

The U.S. Senate voted 56-42 on Jan. 29 to confirm former congressman Lee Zeldin of Shirley to serve as head of the Environmental Protection Agency under President Donald Trump’s...

01.28.2025 Government

Local supervisors comment on town enforcement of federal immigration laws

Southold Town Supervisor Al Krupski and Riverhead Town Supervisor Tim Hubbard said in separate press releases this week that while the enforcement of immigration policies remain a federal matter,...

01.20.2025 Community

Southold opens warming center in response to frigid temps

With temperatures forecasted to top out in the teens over the next two days, Southold officials announced the opening of a warming center at the Southold Town Community center...

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01.13.2025 Government

A closer look at eight weeks of mysterious drone sightings

For two months now, residents across the Northeast have reported thousands of mysterious nighttime drone sightings, and the Federal Aviation Administration — which has sole authority over U.S. airspace...

12.30.2024 Government

Safety certification now required for all New York boat operators

As of Jan. 1, anyone operating a motorized vessel in New York state waterways, regardless of age, will be required to complete a boating safety course. This includes sailing...

12.23.2024 Business

Village officials approve Stirling Harbor dredging project

The Greenport Village Board voted last week to cover nearly one third of the cost of dredging the mouth of Stirling Harbor before year’s end, following pleas from commercial marina and...

12.10.2024 Community

Kait’s Angels distributes anti-choking devices to area schools, police

Kait’s Angels of Mattituck has partnered with Long Island-based LifeVac to provide anti-choking devices to local organizations, police departments and schools. The nonprofit hosted a demonstration and distributed the...

11.08.2024 Government

Town Board adopts $62.3M 2025 budget

The Southold Town Board unanimously adopted a $62.3 million 2025 preliminary budget at its regular meeting Wednesday, which calls for a 7.48% tax levy increase and a 6.94% hike...

11.06.2024 Election 2024

Election 2024: Trump defeats Harris; LaLota, Palumbo, Schiavoni projected winners in regional races

Former President Donald Trump has defeated Vice-President Kamala Harris and will return for a second term in the White House in January, the Associated Press confirmed early Wednesday morning....

10.28.2024 Election 2024

Election 2024: North Fork Voters’ Guide

With Election Day less than two weeks away, and countywide early voting starting this Saturday, Oct. 26, candidates from both sides of the aisle are ramping up their campaign...

10.21.2024 Government

Krupski writes Governor Hochul supporting regional solid waste plan

Southold Town Supervisor Al Krupski recently joined a group of other Long Island supervisors in writing letters to Gov. Kathy Hochul urging her to support establishment of a Long...

10.16.2024 Community

Officials urge lower speed limits on County Road 48

Suffolk County’s Department of Public Works has recommended that the Town Board vote to reduce speed limits on County Road 48 in Southold. But the board left a resolution...

10.04.2024 Government

Southold’s proposed 2025 budget pierces state tax cap

In stark contrast to the 0% tax increase that came with last year’s budget, Southold Town’s tentative budget for 2025 proposes a 6.44% increase, piercing the state-mandated annual tax...

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