07.15.2014 Government A new area code could be costly for some businesses The possibility of a new area code replacing 631 for part of Suffolk County may be viewed as an annoyance for some. After all, who wants go through their...
07.10.2014 Government USPS: Cutbacks likely coming in South Jamesport Oct. 1 The United States Postal Service — which derives all of its revenue from the sale of its products and services — has lost $26 billion over the last three...
07.09.2014 Community 631 area code may soon be exhausted. Now what? Area codes. What began as the replacement for human telephone operators quickly turned into a disclosure of geographical locations, along with — in at least some instances — an...
07.08.2014 Government Changes in store for Long Island’s smallest post office The smallest post office on all of Long Island may undergo some cost-reducing changes initiated by the United States Postal Service. A survey sent last month by the USPS gave...
08.04.2013 Columns Column: Straight from the mouths of tourists “We’re gonna go to the wine vineyards,” the young woman said. “Where?” her friend asked. “In, like, North Fork,” she responded. This was an exchange between two stars on...
07.28.2013 News NFAWL now handling all North Fork stray animals The North Fork Animal Welfare League has come a long way since it was established in 1963 to help combat animal cruelty in the area. Today, it operates both...
07.24.2013 Education Mercy students gearing up for the 27th Bike for Life A priest, two teachers and a group of students pedal bikes down the road … No, this isn’t the start of an potentially offensive joke. Instead, this is exactly...
07.21.2013 Community Unique items and services at North Fork libraries In recent years, libraries have become much more than just places to borrow books. Patrons have also become accustomed to checking out music and movies and attending classes...