01.08.2020 Environment Suffolk County Water Authority customers hit with new quarterly cleanup fee North Fork residents in the Suffolk County Water Authority’s jurisdiction will see an extra $20 quarterly fee on their bills beginning this year to offset the cost of contaminant...
08.12.2019 Environment County unveils ‘significant’ $4B plan to address nitrogen pollution Suffolk County officials last week unveiled a $4 billion plan they say will serve as a blueprint for transitioning away from traditional cesspools, which have been identified as a...
02.17.2014 Environment Guest Spot: Nothing simple about our water crisis Protecting our surface and ground waters is L.I.’s public issue number one. The L.I. Clean Water Partnership has done a great job in increasing public and political awareness. But...
01.30.2014 Letters Letter: Let’s be objective on water pollution To the editor: I remember when platinum-based catalytic converters were first proposed. Comments were split between “it will bankrupt the automakers” and “no one will be able to afford...
10.17.2013 Government Trustees talk water pollution, beach access Democratic Trustee challengers took aim at their Republican opponents Tuesday on the issues of water pollution and public beach access at a candidates’ forum sponsored by The Suffolk Times...
10.13.2013 News Real Estate: Scenic setting that helps groundwater Pleasing to both the environment and the eyes, rain gardens are one way homeowners can take an active role in protecting the local aquifer while also creating a scenic...
09.22.2013 Columns Guest Column: A road map for Goldsmith Inlet decision The significant issues surrounding Goldsmith Inlet in Peconic have led me to question the process of analysis and decision-making that has been in use to this point. I believe...
08.13.2013 Government Firm says town should consider second jetty at Goldsmith Inlet An environmental engineering firm has recommended that Southold Town consider building a second jetty at Goldsmith Inlet in Peconic to help reduce pollution. Last year, the town hired eDesign...
08.03.2013 News Farmers take part in program to cut use of water-polluting fertilizers Growing sweet corn on the North Fork is an art form. It takes time, attention and plenty of fertilizer to ensure crops have enough nutrients to thrive. The results...
07.18.2013 Top News Letter: Time to stop pollution, save agriculture To the editor: Bill Gates, the Microsoft founder, spends a lot of his money running foundations that provide tremendous benefits for the less well off in our society. Clearly,...
