11.08.2022 Election 2022 Zeldin makes final campaign pitch as race for governor draws to a close Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-Shirley) said the state is “at a crossroads” as voters head to the polls for what he described as an “historic election.” The congressman cast his...
01.24.2020 Columns Column: Backlash over New York’s bail reform fueled by fear With family members by his side, Thomas Murphy walked out of a Central Islip courtroom Tuesday, free to return home ahead of his March 17 sentencing. Since his initial...
08.31.2018 Health Share your thoughts on regulated marijuana in N.Y. Sept. 27 Residents across New York will have the opportunity to share their thoughts on a regulated marijuana program over the next two months.
01.08.2018 Government How Gov. Cuomo’s agenda could impact North Fork Gov. Andrew Cuomo presented his 2018 agenda last Wednesday outlining initiatives that, if realized, could affect the North Fork, including calls to address the opioid issue, immigrants’ rights and...
01.16.2017 Government Highlights from Gov. Cuomo’s State of the State Gov. Andrew Cuomo unveiled a lofty agenda for 2017 during his week-long, statewide tour that culminated last Wednesday with his sixth State of the State speech in Albany.
09.12.2016 Education New York mandates schools to test water for lead Gov. Andrew Cuomo has signed legislation requiring all school districts to test their water sources for lead.
08.12.2016 Health On Fishers Island, a trip to the doctor presents a unique challenge Think you’ll need to see a doctor while you’re on Fishers Island? Get ready for a long trip. The island off the Connecticut coast — which is part of...
06.07.2016 Environment Fishermen fighting back against black sea bass regulations Black sea bass fishing in New York was suspended for a month beginning June 1, prompting a backlash from fishermen who say the regulations are unnecessary right now and...
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...