06.27.2014 Government Lawmakers pitch new funding for high-tech startups U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand said New York research facilities and nonprofits receive about $6 billion in federal investment — the second-most in the nation. Yet fledgling businesses out of...
05.28.2014 News Push to make permanent detour for helicopters A temporary Federal Aviation Administration requirement that helicopters fly over Long Island Sound rather than homes on the North Fork is set to expire on Aug. 6, according to...
05.10.2014 Environment County seeks federal funding for local waterways County officials will be joining local farmers and environmentalists in Cutchogue Monday morning to urge the federal government to help fund projects aimed at restoring Long Island Sound and...
03.04.2014 Opinion Congressman Bishop seeks feedback on raising minimum wage Congressman Tim Bishop (D-Southampton) is asking for feedback on whether or not residents in the First Congressional District support raising the federal minimum wage from $7.25 an hour to...
09.12.2013 News Ethics probe: ‘Substantial reason’ to believe Bishop violated finance law A congressional ethics report has recommended further investigations into allegations Rep. Tim Bishop violated House rules and federal law last year, saying there was a “substantial reason” to believe...
07.20.2013 Columns Column: Mr. Bishop, gift, don’t sell, Plum Island In a strong showing of bipartisanship and environmental activism, a coalition of pols and tree huggers gathered on a rocky beach overlooking Plum Island in sweltering heat Tuesday morning...
07.16.2013 News Bishop introduces bill to ‘save’ Plum Island Congressman Tim Bishop (D- Southampton) Tuesday announced the introduction of “Save, don’t sell Plum Island,” a bill designed to overturn the 2008 congressional mandate for the federal government to...
06.25.2013 News Bishop discusses immigration reform with Times/Review staff Immigration reform and its anticipated effect on the local agricultural work force was among the many topics discussed during a Times/Review editorial board meeting with Congressman Tim Bishop (D-Southampton)...
