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State’s emergency ‘budget extender’ creates uncertainty for school boards who must finalize their budgets without state aid numbers
School boards must adopt budget proposals by April 21 and submit property tax levy data to the state by April 24 in preparation for the May 16 public vote. They will have to prepare their budgets and even ask for voter approval without knowing state aid amounts for 2017-2018.
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Local farmers sound alarm to congressman: We don’t have enough workers
Local farmers, whose operations rely heavily on an immigrant workforce, told Rep. Lee Zeldin they are worried they won't have the labor they need to sustain their farms, vineyards and greenhouses. They want federal immigration reform to move forward.
Coast Guard, Plum Island Ferry assist disabled boater off Orient Point
The U.S. Coast Guard and the Plum Island Ferry teamed up to rescue a disabled yacht off Orient Point.
County announces grant and low-interest loan programs to help homeowners install advanced septic systems
The grant-loan program aims to provide incentives for homeowners to upgrade from septic systems that pollute groundwater.
County legislature approves $2 million funding boost for college fitness and sports center on Riverhead campus
Suffolk County Community College's sports and fitness center, plagued by delays, goes over budget. In a split vote Tuesday night, the county legislature approved additional funding.
NFEC to screen Plum Island documentary
The North Fork Environmental council will screen a short documentary about Plum Island on Friday, March 31.
Riverhead strikes deal to sell former Grumman property to Luminati Aerospace
Luminati will pay the town $40 million cash for the town's remaining acreage at the Calverton Enterprise Park, where it will build commercial and military ultralight unmanned aircraft.
Bellone, citing lack of clarity, withdraws bill restricting public assembly
The local law proposed by the county executive would have imposed permit requirements criticized as onerous and expensive and in violation of the First Amendment.
LaValle: State Parks Department will withdraw Taste-NY request for proposals
The State Parks Department is withdrawing the request for proposal it issued earlier this month for the Taste NY retail concession at Hallock State...
