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Suffolk Closeup Legislator lashes out at hikes in county’s ‘back-door taxes,’ calls for cap on fees
Legislator Rob Trotta of Fort Salonga, enraged by increases of more than 100 percent in fees charged by the county for various services, says he will introduce a bill that will cap increases in county fees at 2 percent per year.
Celebrating the meaning of the season: Love, light, hope and peace
Today, we hope the message of this season will be heard throughout the world: Peace on Earth and good will to all!
Suffolk Closeup This year brought many changes in Suffolk’s higher education landscape
It’s good news that Stony Brook Southampton, after years of looking like a ghost campus and a waste of state resources, has increased activity.
Denise Civiletti Finding joy in unexpected places
'Tis the season... for feeling completely overwhelmed. Presents yet to buy, a house to clean, gifts to wrap, a dinner to plan, shop for and cook. It can be hard to make time to enjoy what the Christmas season is really all about. Joy!
Greg Blass Can you stand on one foot for 20 seconds? What balance says about brain health
How well we can balance on one foot is directly connected to our memory, our ability to solve problems, and the overall health of our brain.
Suffolk Closeup Shrinking the county legislature would mean bigger districts, less representation
A proposal to shrink the number of legislative districts from 18 to 13 would make the districts larger, make running for office harder and more impersonal and make legislators less accessible to constituents.
Suffolk Closeup Court decision on misguided farmland preservation lawsuit must be overturned
A court ruling against "structures" on preserved farmland threatens the very existence of the county's successful farmland preservation program.
Letters to the Editor East Marion Fire District: Why keep asking when voters already said ‘no’?
East Marion Fire District is again asking residents to extend the length of service award program. Why?
Greg Blass Securing our borders is right for America
Opposition to liberal immigration and refugee policies is quickly labeled racist, xenophobic and most especially Islamophobic. We are told that rational concern for our liberty and safety must not impede our commitment to diversity.
Suffolk Closeup County should reverse wrongheaded move to cut already marginal public bus service
The move by the county to cut public bus routes to help ease it fiscal mess is a big step backwards.
