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Zeldin won’t hold town hall meeting this week, opts for one-on-one, small group and ‘tele-town hall’ meetings instead
The congressman has scheduled individual appointments, a telephone town hall meeting and mobile office hours during the congressional recess this week.
Revision of shoreline setback rules goes back to the drawing board
Code revisions intended to clarify changes made in 2015 that had 'unintended consequences' need more work, town board members agreed after a public hearing last week.
By George, it’s Washington’s Birthday!
Everybody calls it “Presidents Day” but today is officially the celebration of the birth of our first president, George Washington. It is a federal...
Protesters march in Hampton Bays to support East End immigrants
A large crowd turned out to march for immigration reform and solidarity this afternoon in Hampton Bays in observance o "A Day Without Immigrants."
“A Day Without Immigrants:” Local businesses and workers strike today
Local immigrants and supporters will participate in a national strike today as a way to peacefully protest the current anti-immigrant rhetoric, as well as a way to demonstrate the impact immigrants have on the local economy and society on a daily basis.
Four vie for two Greenport trustee seats
Four candidates will vie for the two open trustee seats on the Greenport Village Board.
Wave of ICE actions across country rattles North Fork immigrant community
“People are frightened." After ICE enforcement actions arrested 41 people in New York City and the surrounding area last week, the North Fork immigrant community is on edge.
Town police protection in village violates court-ordered stipulation, Greenport trustee argues, stirring controversy
Greenport Village Trustee Doug Roberts is accusing the Town of Southold of failing to provide adequate police protection in the village, as required by a court-ordered stipulation settling a 1995 lawsuit filed against the town by the village.
Is Sound Avenue getting a rest stop? Amenities at state park visitors center on Sound Avenue spark concerns
A visitors center under construction at Hallock State Park should be open this spring, according to state parks officials. The facility's proximity to Sound Avenue and its public bathrooms, vending machines and possibly a "Taste NY" shop have the Riverhead Town supervisor concerned about traffic impacts.
Drifting snow and icy roads make travel treacherous this morning
Yesterday's blizzard dropped 10 to 16 inches across the region, which fell on top of freezing rain and sleet, making for icy road surfaces this morning, Highway Superintendent George Woodson said.
