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07.25.2021 Editorials

Editorial: Finding volunteer firefighters is an enormous challenge

The news at fire departments from Greenport to Wading River is grim. There are just not enough volunteers to do the work that presents itself week after week. Take,...

07.18.2021 Editorials

Editorial: In six years, a Town Board shifts dramatically on marijuana view

When New York State approved a medical marijuana dispensary in Riverhead in August 2015, the Town Board’s immediate response was to consider enacting a moratorium that would effectively serve...

07.11.2021 Editorials

Editorial: Our history shows us what genuine courage looks like

On July 4, 1776, the final draft of the Declaration of Independence was approved by the Continental Congress. Fifty-six men signed the document. What should speak to us today,...

07.04.2021 Editorials

Editorial: As news stories go, this one was very big

Last week was a typical one in American news. With political developments that ultimately go nowhere; breathless “breaking news” announcements on TV; and endless attacks hurled by politicians and...

06.27.2021 Editorials

Editorial: Our first responders save the day once again

We were reminded this week that our bays and boating can be a dangerous combination, as we saw once again that our first responders arrive to save the day...

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06.20.2021 Editorials

Editorial: Out of horrible tragedy comes memorial to brave young Scout

Something happened in Calverton last week that was well worth writing about. The Andrew McMorris Lodge at the Baiting Hollow Scout Camp was formally unveiled with a ribbon-cutting ceremony....

06.13.2021 Editorials

Editorial: Mask-wearing policy for students must be clarified

Parents of school-age children were surely frustrated this week by the confusing back and forth from Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s office on exactly what the policy is for schools as...

06.06.2021 Editorials

Editorial: As the sun came out, we celebrated our honored dead

The sun finally emerged Monday after three days of hard rain, and it was heartening to see crowds at events across the North Fork honoring members of the military...

05.31.2021 Editorials

Editorial: Honoring those who served and died for their country

President Biden has set a timeline to pull American forces out of Afghanistan, where 2,312 U.S. military personnel have lost their lives. On Monday, Americans will honor the unselfish...

05.25.2021 Editorials

Guest Column: We must support extraordinary courage

A year ago today, the world was in lockdown due to the pandemic. Many of us were glued to the news, and had heard about Ahmaud Arbery, the 25-year-old...

05.23.2021 Editorials

Editorial: What side of history is Rep. Zeldin on?

As we have watched events unfold in the nation’s Capitol, and followed our congressman’s role in these events, we’ve been reminded of something Ronald Reagan said when he was...

05.15.2021 Editorials

Editorial: Vote yes on Riverhead’s school budget

It already seems like an eternity ago that voters in the Riverhead Central School District decided the fate of a proposed $97 million bond that would have funded repairs...

05.09.2021 Editorials

Editorial: A new cash crop has arrived on the North Fork

Just a few weeks after New York State passed legislation legalizing the recreational use of marijuana, the big money has arrived on the North Fork to begin investing in...

05.02.2021 Editorials

Editorial: Two community groups doing exceptional good work

Maureen’s Haven, based in Riverhead, operates on a slim annual budget of about $325,000 and with it — supported by numerous volunteers — helps thousands of North and South...

04.25.2021 Editorials

Editorial: A little drone on Mars shows we can be great

As we on the North Fork and across America ponder the atrocious mess our national politicians have made of this country, there’s one thing we don’t seem to be...

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