Single-use plastics could become a thing of the past in Suffolk County.
Southampton Town officials Tuesday adopted a new code amendment that will ban plastic straws and polystyrene (Styrofoam) take-away containers at food establishments.
The new law goes into effect in May — and Suffolk County could follow suit. READ
Riverhead Town Supervisor Laura Jens-Smith kicked off a listening tour Monday evening at the Senior Center in Aquebogue. READ
I’m Steve Amaral. I’m the chef and co-owner of North Fork Chocolate Company in Aquebogue.
We started our business in 2013. We started our business at the Stony Brook Incubator in Calverton. We’ve been here five years now. READ
Riverhead Town officials are considering a partnership with Suffolk County to preserve a .31-acre riverfront parcel on Main Street. READ
Riverhead Town officials are again considering plans to place a solar farm atop the town landfill on Youngs Avenue in Calverton. READ
The New York State Legislature approved a bill to ban offshore drilling Tuesday.
The bill amends the Environmental Conservation Law to prohibit offshore oil and gas production. It would prevent the state Department of Environmental Conservation from leasing state-owned underwater coastal areas for drilling and also stop the Office of General Services from authorizing leases that would increase oil or natural gas production in federal waters. READ
Should what happens in executive session stay in executive session?
That question became the crux of an argument that erupted at Town Hall after a public work session Thursday ended in a split vote to enter into an executive session. (more…)
My name is Michelle Demetillo.
I’m the Hospitality & Community Manager at North Fork Brewing Company in Riverhead. (more…)
