01.24.2019 Editorials Editorial: What a sight: Coast Guard members at a food pantry On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Chris Murphy of Connecticut did what, at any other time in our recent history, would seem completely unbelievable. But we aren’t in any other time;...
01.18.2019 Business Local businesses pitch in to help furloughed government workers Federal workers are feeling the brunt of the partial government shutdown that is stretching into its fifth week. Many workers have forgone paychecks and others are considering filing for...
01.12.2019 Editorials Editorial: The local impacts of a national shutdown The Elizabeth A. Morton National Wildlife Refuge occupies 187 beautiful acres on Peconic Bay in Noyack, on the South Fork. But an announcement went up on its website recently...
10.15.2013 News Calverton National Cemetery still funded in full — for now While large portions of the federal government remain ground to a halt as federal lawmakers stand across the bargaining table from one another, Calverton National Cemetery has been unaffected...
10.12.2013 Columns Column: The shutdown and your local newsroom Working in local media, it can be hard to keep up with the news beyond our coverage area. “Did you hear about ______?” my wife will sometimes ask after...
10.01.2013 News Government shutdown’s impact on our region The following list of local offices and services impacted by the federal government shutdown was provided by Congressman Tim Bishop’s press office. We will update it as more information,...
