09.28.2015 Government New York State agrees to fight for Plum Island preservation Southold Town, Suffolk County and environmentalists have a new ally in their fight to preserve Plum Island: New York State.
08.16.2015 Libraries Cutchogue New Suffolk Library celebrates its 100th birthday The Cutchogue New Suffolk Free Library held a gala Saturday night to celebrate 100 years of service to the community. All three floors of the building were transformed into...
04.28.2015 Government Cuomo vetoes millions earmarked for LaValle Stadium expansion Citing “unconstitutional alterations” to the state budget, Governor Andrew Cuomo vetoed millions in appropriations for stadium upgrades at Stony Brook University’s Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium earlier this month.
03.27.2015 Editorials Editorial: Let’s keep the ‘bay’ in goals of Peconic Bay CPF The Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund has never been just about protecting agriculture, farms and open space. At its heart, the program, which took effect in 1999, has always...
03.25.2015 Government Senate passes Alix’s Law to close hit-and-run loophole The state Senate passed new legislation Wednesday that aims to hold hit-and-run drivers more accountable, according to state Senator Ken LaValle’s office. If passed by the Assembly and signed into...
03.11.2015 Environment Under DEC’s revised plans, mute swans could be killed as ‘last resort’ A newly revised state Department of Environmental Conservation plan to deal with mute swan populations in the state would focus on non-lethal management of their numbers on Long Island, only...
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.
01.09.2015 Government Senator LaValle defends collecting pension without retiring Longtime State Senator Ken LaValle (R-Port Jefferson), who has held that seat since 1977, has filed his retirement papers. But he’s not retiring.
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.