09.19.2026 Guest Spot Guest Column: Medical aid in dying is now legal in New York State For years, North Forkers with terminal illnesses had no choice but to live out their remaining time, with no hope of recovery and often in severe pain. While 13...
09.12.2026 Guest Spot Guest Column: Emptied nests Ah, September. Some people claim it’s the best month out here. There are fewer tourists but most seasonal businesses are still open, there’s less traffic on the roads and...
09.05.2026 Guest Spot Guest Column: Housing crisis demands collaboration Every year, as Sept. 11 approaches, our nation reflects on collective grief and resilience. We honor the lives lost and the bravery of first responders. Yet for those of...
08.29.2026 Guest Spot Guest Column: Your body is keeping score. Are you listening? There’s no better place to be active than eastern Suffolk County in summer and early fall. The trails through the Pine Barrens and along the bluffs fill with hikers....
08.22.2026 Guest Spot Guest Column: When it makes sense to gift your house Many people own second homes on the North Fork that, in the right circumstances, can be used to make gifts and reduce the portion of their estate subject to...
08.08.2026 Columns Guest Column: Savoring the sailing experience A recent column by Jonathan Russo brought back a flood of memories from another era of boating, and sailing in particular. Jonathan has a wonderful way of writing about...
08.01.2026 Guest Spot Guest Column: There’s some lively fishing to be had As we reach the end of July, we’re starting to see some local fisheries light up again. Black sea bass have finally decided to cooperate. After weeks of slow...
07.25.2026 Guest Spot Guest Column: Legal realities behind 8647 inquiries The recent visit by the Secret Service to the homes of certain residents of eastern Long Island raises troubling questions.All people residing in the United States should be aware...
07.18.2026 Guest Spot Guest Column: Preserving parental decision-making rights One issue that resonates with many North Fork parents is the loss of control over decisions involving their children once they turn 18. While we may know better, an...
07.11.2026 Guest Spot Guest Column: Greed Madonna’s 1985 anthem “Material Girl” seems very quaint in 2026. As she sang that “the boy with the cold hard cash is always Mr. Right,” I am thinking that...