When bay scallop season opened last month, the worst fears of baymen who are experienced observers of marine life in our waters were confirmed: There weren’t any. READ
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For many reasons, it feels like a particularly good time for the country to take a day off from the turmoil and celebrate Thanksgiving. To sit around the table with family and friends and, instead of talking about the politics that is the background noise of our daily lives, enjoy the meal and each other’s company. READ
On Nov. 17, as part of its “Long Island Divided” series about housing discrimination on Long Island, Newsday published a story by veteran reporters Keith Herbert and Olivia Winslow. READ
Approximately 50 feet in front of Southold American Legion Post 803 is a monument to the Southold men who served in the Civil War. READ
In 2018, Southold Town received $130,000 in federal Community Development Block Grant money that was allocated to various groups and projects across the town. This year, Southold has $260,000 in block grant funds for projects that are underway. READ
We are nearing the conclusion of another town election cycle, with Nov. 5 just two and a half weeks away. In Riverhead and Southold, the candidates are taking their messages to the people by knocking on doors and putting out ads touting their accomplishments in office or what they will do if elected. READ
At a recent meeting of the Suffolk County Legislature, this startling statistic was discussed: Each day in New York State, some 50,000 cars illegally pass a stopped school bus that has its lights flashing and is picking up or dropping off children. READ
In the decade starting in 2001, a median of 60 cases of measles were reported each year. That number rose to 220 in 2011, and spiked to 667 in 2014, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (more…)