letters to the editor Archives

03.07.2021 Editorials

Editorial: Ground rules for political letters this election season

Town nominating conventions have been held and with them comes another early start to the election season. With that in mind, we’ve also dusted off our biennial editorial about...

03.26.2020 COVID-19

Readers react: An East End travel ban for second homeowners only aims to divide us

On Wednesday, Southold Town Supervisor Scott Russell said in a press release, “A new trend is taking place that puts our residents at further risk — people seeking refuge...

02.18.2020 Letters

Featured Letter: When we were in need, first responders were there for us

To the editor: On the evening of Jan. 13, I got a call no husband or father ever wants: My wife and kids were in a car accident. As...

02.14.2020 Letters

Featured Letter: Help support the miniature railroad to the finish line

To the editor: In light of the Jan. 23 Suffolk Times article on our miniature railroad, the members of the Greenport Rotary would like to reassure the public that...

01.31.2020 Letters

Featured Letter: A trip to the DMV provides a glimpse to an onerous future

To the editor: So last week I drove to the DMV to get my license renewed. Wanting to get the new “enhanced” version so I can board a plane...

11.17.2019 Letters

Featured Letter: For DACA recipients, homes hang in the balance

To the editor: On Tuesday the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments on the future of the policy that has protected young people brought illegally to the U.S. as children...

09.08.2019 Editorials

Editorial: Once again, ground rules for this election season

On May 9, we published our “ground rules for political letters this election season” so everyone would know what we’re trying to accomplish at our newspapers as we head...

09.07.2019 Letters

Featured Letter: Navy ready to work alongside Southold Town

To the editor: I’m writing with regard to the article recently published in The Suffolk Times on Aug. 13, 2019, about the Town of Southold’s annual meeting on Fishers...