03.31.2015 News DEC extends bay scallop season There’s a silver lining to the prolonged winter for local fishermen and seafood lovers: Bay scallop season has been extended an extra month to help area fishermen recoup losses...
03.27.2015 Editorial Reporter Editorial: Use part of CPF for water quality The Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund has never been just about protecting agriculture, or even farms and open space. At its heart, the program that went into effect in...
02.23.2015 Government Supe: $100 million in state aid needed to fight pollution The issue of antiquated or failing septic systems compromising the quality of ground water on the Island and surrounding bays has taken center stage. Supervisor Jim Dougherty, as...
02.04.2015 Government Peconic County? Silver’s resignation spurs new interest It’s been called a pipe dream. A myth. Insanity. Yet it’s been talked about on the East End for over 50 years. Peconic County. And, it appears, after a...
01.05.2015 News East Hampton gains control of airport operations The East Hampton Town Board did nothing, and action was taken. What seems like a contradiction actually means that East Hampton has gained control over its airport and can...