09.11.2016 Columns Column: Trump, Zeldin and the 1st Congressional District Will what is being called the “Trump Factor” — a negative view of the Republican candidate for president that could affect GOP candidates down the ballot — impact Congressman...
02.06.2016 Columns Suffolk Closeup: Spreading toxins into our water “We need to look with an overall perspective of how toxic chemicals affect everything — not just one nuisance,” Suffolk Legislator Sarah Anker (D-Mt. Sinai) said. Ms. Anker has...
05.24.2015 Columns Suffolk Closeup: A Long Island web of corruption The arrest on federal corruption charges of Long Islander Dean Skelos, majority leader of the New York State Senate, and his resignation from that post last week, casts a...
04.22.2015 Government Board hears dispute on North Ferry Road property Tuesday at its work session, the Town Board turned to an agenda item —“Uses allowed in a business zone.” The discussion was spurred by a dispute at 13 North...
04.07.2014 Government Proposed legislation puts the brakes on bamboo “Running bamboo” might be stopped in its tracks. New York State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I-Sag Harbor)has introduced a bill in the Assembly that would penalize property owners...