04.09.2016 Government East End towns hoping for regional traffic relief The latest effort to improve transportation on the East End by easing traffic congestion took a small step forward Tuesday.
02.06.2015 Editorials Editorial: Our leaders in Albany must be held accountable Albany is in need of serious reform. It’s been known for years, even decades, and is obvious to anyone who pays the slightest bit of attention to our state...
01.28.2015 Government Silver’s arrest, the Moreland Commission and our state lawmakers In the aftermath of the arrest of one of New York State’s most powerful lawmakers, some local legislators are calling for change while others are remaining silent.
12.21.2014 Government Is a marijuana distribution center in the North Fork\'s future? While it is not likely to take effect until 2016, New York State is one step closer to allowing patients access to medical marijuana, and that could open the...
09.30.2014 News Roundup: Palumbo and Schiliro debate for state Assembly seat The Women’s Equality Act, and specifically, the parts of it dealing with abortion, was a hotly debated issue between the two candidates for the second district state Assembly seat...
09.26.2014 Government First-time homebuyers in Southold now eligible for tax exemption First time homebuyers looking to purchase a house in Southold Town will receive a break on their closing costs under a new state law.
09.10.2014 Government Schiliro in line for Independence Party backing after primary Tom Schiliro, the Democratic candidate for the Second New York State Assembly District in the Nov. 4 election, will now also be the Independence Party candidate, if the results...
08.03.2014 Education Cuomo challenger pushes for new Common Core party There may be another party line on the November ballot for state office seekers. Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino, the GOP challenger facing Governor Andrew Cuomo in the upcoming...
06.25.2014 Government Without a Senate sponsor, new hit-and-run bill falters Harsher punishments for those who flee the scenes of serious car accidents will have to wait another year, lawmakers say, after a pair of bills — one passed by...
06.20.2014 Government North Fork reps split as New York OK’s medical marijuana New York State is on track to become the 23rd state in the country to allow the sale of medical marijuana. State Senators passed a measure Friday afternoon, the...