11.26.2021 Government Coalition to county: Declare public health emergency over spread of tick-borne disease A North Fork deer management coalition wants Suffolk County to declare a public health emergency over the high deer and tick populations — and consequent spread of tick-borne disease...
10.26.2021 Environment Civic groups spearheading new effort to manage deer and tick populations A coalition of civic associations and community leaders have organized a list of “action steps” to tackle the overpopulation of deer and ticks in Southold Town. The coalition, which...
10.13.2021 Environment Fatal disease found in Southold’s deer population A disease that is almost always fatal in New York deer has been detected on the North Fork for the first time, Southold Town officials confirmed Wednesday. The DEC...
09.17.2020 Columns Guest Column: Comprehensive plan fails to address critical public health issue After years of effort, the Town of Southold has a final draft of its Comprehensive Plan. This deals with a multiplicity of important and complex problems facing the town....
11.06.2019 Government Deer management program reports another increase to start hunting season As the 2019 deer hunting season gets underway, officials overseeing Southold’s deer management program are reporting a stronger start than previous years.
06.07.2019 Government Plan presented to construct three deer exclosures at town preserves The Southold Department of Public Works is seeking $92,000 in state grant funding to expand their deer harvest donation program.
04.10.2019 Health Times Review Talks: Have you been affected by Lyme Disease? Tick-borne infections have reached epidemic proportions on Long Island — and the North Fork is often thought of as ground zero for such illnesses.
09.16.2018 Government Frustration over deer numbers dominates town forum There are far too many deer in Southold Town, something dramatic has to be done to reduce their numbers, and many residents are tired of talking about the problem...
09.09.2018 Editorials Editorial: Deer forum is of critical importance On Wednesday, Southold Town will host an important forum on the problems posed by the far too large deer population that is thriving and rapidly growing on the North...
09.02.2018 Government Town to hold forum on local deer crisis Southold Town will host a forum on deer management Wednesday, Sept. 12. The meeting, scheduled for 6:30 p.m. at Town Hall, will address the excessive deer population on the...
