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Russell, pitching code change to promote affordable rentals, cites county health department obstacles

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Supervisor Scott Russell’s proposal to allow affordable rental units as a principal use in commercial zoning use districts is scheduled for a public hearing tomorrow night at 7:30 p.m. at town hall.

CAST faced with increasing need for toys this Christmas

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As the number of needy families increases, CAST is asking the public for toy donations this Christmas.

Paper ballot count doesn’t change Southold Town election result

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With the paper ballots counted in the Southold Town races, Republican incumbent Councilman Robert Ghosio held on to his lead over Democrat Mary Eisenstein.

The Orient Christmas Bird Count is over a century old and still going strong

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Begun by Orient resident Roy Latham in 1904, the Orient bird count is one of the nation's oldest citizen science projects.

Greenport trustees approve four-year deal with union, pay hikes for managers, set public hearing on leaf blower ban

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The Greenport Village Board of Trustees have approved pay raises, approved a memorandum of agreement with the CSEA and announced a public hearing on changes to the noise code.

It’s Shellabration time in Greenport! Here’s how this popular event got started

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What began as a way to use up the many clams and oysters caught by one Southold man has turned into a wildly popular celebration in Greenport Village.

Peconic Landing’s ‘Wedding Giveback’ couple tie the knot at Brecknock Hall

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Military couple John Dunne and Katie Anthony were married at the Brecknock Hall in the seventh annual Veterans Day Wedding Giveback.

Churches, Rural and Migrant Ministry collaborate to open center to advance rural workers’ rights on the East End

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CASA — the Center of Alliance, Solidarity and Accompaniment — is a collaboration of local workers, the Rural and Migrant Ministry, the Episcopal Diocese of Long Island and the Presbytery of Long Island. Its mission is education, empowerment, leadership development and advocacy.

First-ever caregivers center on Long Island will open at Peconic Bay Medical Center, offering education, resources and support

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Next year, Peconic Bay Medical Center will open Long Island's very first caregiving center, offering counseling, educational seminars and resources to local residents caring for a loved one.

Sprout Natural Lifestyle, a shop specializing in athletic gear and holistic health supplies, opens in Greenport Friday

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A new shop specializing in gear for endurance athletes and folks interested in holistic health opens its doors in Greenport on Black Friday.