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01.25.2021 Government

Suffolk County closes on two deals to purchase farmland, preserve open space in Riverhead

Suffolk County has closed on two major farmland and open space acquisitions in Riverhead this week, totaling 140 acres combined, according to Legislator Al Krupski (D-Cutchogue). One is a...

04.24.2019 Government

Town’s ‘largest’ preservation effort yet protects 116 acres at Island’s End golf course from development

The Southold Town Board voted Tuesday night to preserve 116 acres at Island’s End Golf and Country Club in Greenport, a big win for both preservationists and golfers who...

08.05.2017 Environment

Another attempt to preserve Plum Island

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill July 25 to prevent the sale of Plum Island by the federal government to the highest bidder for the second time.

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.

09.27.2015 Government

Public hearing on Plum Island’s future set for Monday

The New York State Assembly Standing Committee on Environmental Conservation will hold a public hearing Monday morning to discuss Plum Island’s future.

09.03.2015 Agriculture

He grows fruits and vegetables in Orient. But county says that’s not ‘farming’

Dr. Ralph Caselnova admits he was looking for “open space” when he and his wife, Catherine, bought 16 acres north of Main Road in Orient in 1998.

01.16.2014 Editorials

Editorial: Kudos to county for updating plan

It’s good to see county government update its 1996 Agriculture and Farmland Protection Plan with a more recent and comprehensive study. It’s often said that having only two representatives...

07.30.2013 Government

Krupski amends contested farmland bill

Conceding that he doesn’t have the votes, Legislator Al Krupski (D-Cutchogue) is withdrawing his bill that would have given farmland preservation and open space purchases an equal share of...

07.03.2013 Columns

Equal Time: We’ve got to keep our farms

Land preservation does not pit farmland preservation against open space protection. It’s about hard work and a commitment to preserving the character of our community, towns, county and island...

06.27.2013 Columns

Guest Column: Let’s keep on saving Suffolk’s open space

Two weeks ago, freshman Suffolk County Legislator Al Krupski introduced legislation to alter Suffolk’s Drinking Water Protection Program to favor farmland preservation over open space. It was a dumb-headed...

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