03.02.2019 Columns Suffolk Closeup: Banning balloons is no joke The East Hampton Town Board has taken a blow against balloons. It sounds funny, but it’s no joke. A town law barring the intentional release of balloons has been...
09.09.2018 Columns Suffolk Closeup: Poisonous interests Last month Newsday ran an Associated Press story headlined: “A rising concern? After straws, balloons get more scrutiny.” I was surprised that no mention was made of Suffolk County’s...