06.22.2025 Letters Letters to the Editor: Industry threat to farmland Cutchogue Industry threat to farmland The draft zoning code threatens a priceless Cutchogue resource. It changes the definition and approved uses of what is now the Light Industrial zone...
06.15.2025 Letters Letters to the Editor: Heartfelt thank-you Cutchogue Heartfelt thank-you I’m writing to express my gratitude to the North Fork Audubon for hosting Doug Tallamy’s inspiring talk, “The Bird Song Project: Landscaping for the Birds,” on...
06.08.2025 Letters Letters to the Editor: SCWA pipeline Cutchogue SCWA pipeline I strongly oppose the Suffolk County Water Authority’s proposed $35 million, eight-mile pipeline project. This massive infrastructure project is a bad idea due to its significant...
06.01.2025 Letters Letters to the Editor: Hold or yes on hotel Laurel Hold on hotel I think it would be a mistake for the Town Board to grant an exception to the hotel moratorium for the Capital One site (“Hotel...
05.25.2025 Letters Letters to the Editor: Time for bike lanes Peconic Time for bike lanes Alongside me, the handlebar and elbow that protruded over the white line narrowed my lane. Now the Mack truck came toward me, further narrowing...
05.17.2025 Letters Letters to the Editor: Consider the environment Cutchogue Consider the environment As I left the first public meeting on Southold Town’s new zoning, I recognized more than ever that environmental zoning solutions require foremost attention. Having...
05.11.2025 Letters Letters to the Editor: Excellent Earth Day celebration Southold Excellent Earth Day celebration We from the Kenney’s Beach area and beyond owe thanks to the newest addition to our community, Little Fish. For the third year, Arden...
05.04.2025 Letters Letters to the Editor: Think twice about expansion Laurel Think twice about expansion Thank you for your overview of federal cuts to local libraries (“Our View,” April 24). This is a concerning trend. I’d like to share...
04.27.2025 Letters Letters to the Editor: Concern for Science Center Riverhead Concern for Science Center The recent discussion about using eminent domain to seize the Long Island Science Center’s property at 111 East Main St. is deeply concerning —...
04.20.2025 Letters Letters to the Editor: A thank-you note Aquebogue A thank-you note I want to thank Kasandra Watkins-Schaeffer and Jeff Schaeffer, owners of Mugs on Main in Riverhead, for allowing me to hold an open mic night...
04.06.2025 Letters Letters to the Editor: Food rescue efforts Southold Food rescue efforts Cost-cutting policies enacted by the current administration are having a devastating impact on less fortunate members of our communities. Worsening food insecurity is placing additional...
03.30.2025 Letters Letters to the Editor: Greenport ‘scandals’ Greenport Greenport ‘scandals’ There’s something compelling about Greenport’s “scandals” that invite a “thoughtful” commentary. The story, as reported, includes a default of payment for taxes and utilities by a...
03.23.2025 Letters Letters to the Editor: Food rescue Cutchogue Food rescue I have been a volunteer for Food Rescue USA for almost two years. I bring between 70 and 150pounds of food to small food banks on...
03.16.2025 Letters Letters to the Editor: A wise choice Southold A wise choice I was pleased to see that Southold Town Beach has been renamed in memory of George R. Sullivan, former tax receiver of Southold Town —...
03.09.2025 Letters Letters to the Editor: How will LaLota vote? Cutchogue How will LaLota vote? Article I, Section 1, of the Constitution states: “All legislative Powers granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States, which shall...
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