The story about Dianne (Delaney) Kozakiewicz, wife of Riverhead town attorney Robert Kozakiewicz, is disturbing on many levels. Obviously, such blatant racism from the wife of a town official is something that is shocking and appalling on its face.

Congressman Zeldin can no longer assume he can make statements without having to defend them. His constituents demand and deserve evidence-based justification for his positions.