12.12.2019 Around the Island Richard’s almanac: A different point of view “If you have a disability, it does not have to disable you.” Those words come from Grace Pellicano, with whom I spoke last week about her severe glaucoma and...
09.04.2019 Government Gerth presents housing initiative — Dem rival Siller critical of slow pace Supervisor Gary Gerth said he’s working with the Town Board on affordable housing. In addition to the four-unit housing complex the Community Housing Board has proposed, Mr. Gerth and...
05.23.2019 Business Island businesses are swinging into summer By Susan Carey Dempsey & Julie Lane The awnings are unfurled, extra ice is piled high, shops are bursting with new inventory and summer staffers are reporting for work....
03.30.2019 Around the Island Gardening with Galligan: Spring has sprung! And so, my fellow Islanders, we find ourselves together once again, in another spring and another year. And although it’s still quite cold, there’s warmth in the sun and...
03.06.2019 Around the Island Island spirits: winter whites One of the best treats in these winter months is a visit to one of the many wineries that dot the north and south forks. This time of year,...