01.10.2026 Editorials Editorial: Heroes don’t wear capes Our annual People of the Year edition recognizes those who make this community truly special. You’ve probably met them — the elected officials, civic leaders, educators, business owners, volunteers...
12.21.2025 Editorials When the first snow falls on the North Fork The first snowfall always triggers special memories and a moment that slows things down and asks you to notice where you are. This past Sunday, Dec. 14, the North...
12.13.2025 Editorials Editorial: The real test begins after the groundbreaking Shovels will finally go into the ground Friday on Riverhead’s $32.6 million Town Square project, with dignitaries from the governor’s office expected at the noon groundbreaking at 127 E....
12.06.2025 Editorials Editorial: The air we breathe An international group of nonprofits under the banner of Climate Trace, which tracks greenhouse gases around the world, has found that there are five “super emitters” on Long Island,...
11.27.2025 Editorials Editorial: The story of Thanksgiving What is true about Thanksgiving and what is myth? Of course, there’s nothing more true than the truth, but the myth is also true, if you take the old...
11.22.2025 Editorials Editorial: Staying close to home It’s that time of year, the Season of Light, with the winter dusk coming alive with the colors of Christmas. Special songs and tunes play in supermarket aisles and...
11.15.2025 Editorials Editorial: For our vets, the battle continues This past Tuesday, Nov. 11, was Veterans Day. It has many of us remembering those who have served and are serving our country. Veterans are in the news for...
11.08.2025 Editorials Editorial: Call for 2025 People of the Year Nominations Every year at this time we use this space to ask our readers to nominate candidates for our People of the Year issue coming in January. With their heartfelt...