05.20.2020 Environment Plum Island marine survey finds abundance of animal, plant life The waters surrounding Plum Island, one of the more mysterious areas in New York State, are a little less of a mystery now. A team of divers and marine...
12.06.2019 Government New Marine III zoning to protect future of Plum Island ferry terminal The Southold Town Board voted unanimously Tuesday night to approve a new Marine III zoning district for the Plum Island Ferry Terminal in Orient.
10.29.2019 Government Public hearing set for Dec. 3 on zoning change near Plum Island ferry terminal Residents will be able to weigh in on a conceptual new zoning district proposed for the Plum Island ferry terminal in Orient.
09.20.2019 Government Addressing future of Plum Island, zoning change discussed for Orient ferry terminal As the effort to prevent Plum Island from being auctioned off continues, preservation advocates are turning their attention to the 10-acre federally owned ferry property in Orient.
07.31.2019 Government Feds designate $1.5M for Plum Island Lighthouse restorations An effort to preserve the historic Plum Island Lighthouse has received a major funding boost to the tune of $1.5 million.
12.17.2018 Community New Plum Island ferry christened in honor of longtime employee Aboard the newest ferry for Plum Island Animal Disease Center last Tuesday, Alice Kramer of Southold did the honors, cracking a bottle of champagne over the hull. The christening...
09.16.2018 Letters Featured Letter: Future of Plum Island The federal government decided in 2009 to sell Plum Island to the highest bidder, presumably a private owner. In 2013 Donald Trump announced his desire to purchase Plum Island...
08.27.2018 Police Town bay constables rescue two whose boat struck rock Southold Bay constables John Kirincic and Kristopher Dimon helped the Coast Guard Sunday after a boat ran aground near Plum Island, Southold Town police said.
08.16.2018 Environment Paddlers push to preserve Plum Island with kayaking event On your mark, get set, paddle! More than 75 kayakers plan to drop their boats in the waters off Orient Beach State Park Saturday, Aug. 18, for a display...
07.26.2018 Government Congress blocks federal funds from marketing sale of Plum Island The U.S. House of Representatives passed an appropriations bill Friday in the latest attempt to save Plum Island from being sold. Offered by Representative Lee Zeldin (R-Shirley), the legislation...
