Opinion A $15 minimum wage would hurt L.I. farmers and small businesses
A $15 minimum wage would hurt Long Island's farmers and small businesses.
Opinion Zeldin: Safeguarding Long Island’s environment is our responsibility
On the East End of Long Island, we must be committed to protecting and preserving the abundance of our natural resources that are so important to our life, culture and economy.
Opinion Combatting Zika and other infectious diseases
Rep. Lee Zeldin argues for passage of the Counterterrorism Screening and Assistance Act of 2016 that would, among other things, put in place a monitoring system to screen for infectious diseases abroad.
Column: Why we must remember King and embrace his values
As we strive for criminal justice and education reforms in New York State, as well as solutions to the widening opportunity gap between the wealthy and everyone else, it's important that we embrace his values and remember his legacy.
Out of work after 26 years at the local grocery: inside view of A&P’s demise
An insider's view of the demise of A&P and Waldbaum's and the impacts of Key Food's takeover of the Mattituck store — from the vantage point of a 26-year employee.
United Riverhead Terminal owner Catsimatidis: Bakken crude oil storage in Northville facility is ‘confirmed’ safe
In an "open letter to the community" United Riverhead Terminal CEO John Catsimatidis says there is no public danger resulting from the storage of Bakken crude at his Northville terminal facility.
Opinion: Medical marijuana controversy is a mess manufactured by dumb politics
The medical marijuana controversy is a creature of dumb politics. Congress should reclassify the drug so it to can be prescribed by doctors and dispensed by regular pharmacies — and adequately researched and regulated. But no.
A matter of life and death
I have always believed God’s word that human life begins at conception. I have taken to heart the poetic expressions of the Psalmist David,...
Never forget: On 9/11 and every day, remember the fallen and selfless bravery of first responders
Every morning, on 9/11, it has become a heavy, somber tradition, just it has for millions across the country and the world – to...
Local attorney speaks out on proposed 14-night minimum for short term rentals
Local attorney Abigail Field, who represents homeowners who say short-term rentals help them to continue to live in Southold, urges residents to attend a public hearing on the proposed 14-night minimum on August 11.
