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Zeldin, supporting Trump’s immigration order, says green card holders ‘should not be adversely impacted’

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“I support the temporary entry restriction from certain nations until the administration, Congress and the American people know with confidence that any individual being granted admission does not pose a threat to our security,” Zeldin said.

Group forms to advance the ‘common good’ on the North Fork

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A group of North Forkers with an interest in a wide range of issues facing local residents in the wake of the November elections is starting an organization for discussion, education and advocacy.

Board approves $12K pay raise for mayor

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The raise, from $18,000 to $30,000 per year, is intended to compensate the mayoral position more in keeping with the amount of time required by the job.

Southold Town comptroller leaving after 30 years on the job

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Southold Town Comptroller John Cushman is retiring after 30 years on the job, effective March 6.

Zeldin tapped to co-chair bipartisan Congressional L.I. Sound Caucus

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Rep. Lee Zeldin has been named co-chairperson of the Congressional Long Island Sound Caucus, and pledged to use his new post to advance the protection and preservation of the national estuary.

After no response to Southold’s petition regarding helicopter route, Zeldin issues stern rebuke to FAA

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More than two months after Southold Town submitted a petition to the Federal Aviation Administration requesting the agency to reconsider its decision to extend the north shore helicopter route, Representative Lee Zeldin is asking the agency's administrator for an “immediate response” to the petition.

North Fork ‘dodged another bullet’ as nor’easter passes through quietly

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The impacts of the nor’easter that moved through the region yesterday unremarkable across the North Fork, local officials said this morning.

Storm closings and cancellations

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A list of storm closings and cancellations due to today's nor'easter.

Greenport trustee sets up social media ‘election forum’ for candidates and voters

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Trustee Doug Roberts set up a Facebook group for candidates in this year's trustees election to interact with residents and discuss issues. The concept got a lukewarm response from the two trustees running for re-election.

Village of Greenport will pursue plan to keep movie theater open year-round

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Greenport Village Cinema owner Josh Sapan is willing to let the village use the theater rent-free if it covers the expenses of keeping it open and operating, Greenport Village Mayor George Hubbard told village trustees at last night’s monthly work session,