Denise Civiletti
Denise is a veteran local reporter and editor, an attorney and former Riverhead Town councilwoman. Her work has been recognized with numerous awards, including a “writer of the year” award from the N.Y. Press Association in 2015. She is a founder, owner and co-publisher of this website.
Civil rights group sues Suffolk sheriff over ICE detentions
The New York Civil Liberties Union filed suit against the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office today, arguing that the sheriff lacks authority under state law to honor detainer requests from Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Concealed-carry bill that would alter N.Y. handgun restrictions passes House
Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-Shirley) was one of 213 cosponsors of the bill, a top legislative priority of the National Rifle Association. He was the only downstate member of New York's House delegation to support the measure, which would would allow people to carry concealed weapons in New York if they have the right to carry concealed firearms in another state, overriding current state law.
Owners of New Suffolk waterfront home charged with fraud in connection with Hurricane Sandy disaster relief benefits
The owners of a waterfront home in New Suffolk have been arrested by federal authorities on charges of making false and fraudulent statements in applications for federal assistance following Hurricane Sandy.
Cops: Greenport man charged with aggravated DWI, drug charges after crash that sent another vehicle into building
A vehicle operated by a drunk driver rear-ended another vehicle, sending it into the wall of Greenport Harbor Brewery in Peconic Monday afternoon, according to police.
Russell, pitching code change to promote affordable rentals, cites county health department obstacles
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.
Photos, video: Holiday spirit fills Greenport Village for first ‘Parade of Lights’ event
Hundreds of people turned out last night for Greenport's Parade of Lights and Christmas tree lighting at in Mitchell Park.
Southold police: Convicted sex offender facing grand larceny, child porn charges
Two convicted sex offenders are facing grand larceny charges in connection with the theft of $50,000 from a Southold business. One of the men is also facing multiple child pornography charges.
Brookhaven National Lab lays off dozens of employees as part of ‘restructuring’
Today's layoffs are the second phase of a “larger workforce restructuring plan,” the lab said in a statement. Sixty-three staffers were recently approved for buyouts.
Manufacturing plant to close in February, laying off 60 workers
Luxfer Magtech, formerly Trutech, located on Elton Street, will close down on Feb. 28, laying off 60 people.
Paper ballot count doesn’t change Southold Town election result
With the paper ballots counted in the Southold Town races, Republican incumbent Councilman Robert Ghosio held on to his lead over Democrat Mary Eisenstein.
