Editorials
Editorials are the opinions of RiverheadLOCAL publishers and staff.
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Turning back the clock on climate rules won’t stop heat-trapping pollution
Putting America first shouldn’t require fantasy or sacrificing our children’s future. The EPA must restore Clean Air Act rules designed to protect public health. Editorial.
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Let’s make a deal
Rep. Nick LaLota is proud of getting the SALT cap raised from the $10,000 set in 2017 to $40,000. It's fair to ask: at what price? Here's why.
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State’s effort to pre-empt local zoning must be stopped
Editorial: This wrongheaded legislation would destroy the rural character of Riverhead that we treasure and transform this place into the congested suburban landscape that prevails west of here.
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Black history is American history. Whitewashing it is unpatriotic.
President Trump's executive orders call into question the future of teaching Black history in American schools.
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Riverhead’s new meeting rules: a solution in search of a problem
The Town Board is considering new rules of order for its meetings including a ban on "political commentary" and signs. Board meetings are typically pretty tame. There's no good reason for these restrictions, which only serve to suppress free speech.
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Standing up to Trump on immigration policy: kudos to Riverhead school and town officials
We commend the positions of the Riverhead school district and Riverhead Police Department, articulating that they will not assist federal agencies in immigration enforcement actions.
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Closing our eyes to climate change doesn’t make it go away: the Earth’s clock is ticking
The consequences of short-sighted, if not outright fantastical, energy policies should be getting harder and harder to ignore. Yet somehow, we seem content to sacrifice the very future of our planet for a quick buck.
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In this season of miracles, let there be hope
It’s a time of shimmering candlelight, the scent of evergreens, sparkling decorations, time spent with family and friends. It's also a season of hope.
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We’re gonna take Trump’s advice on this one
Last January, the former president, after winning the New Hampshire primary, said: “You can’t let people get away with bullsh*t.” He was right.
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NY’s Puppy Mill Pipeline Law may not eliminate puppy mills, but it’s a big step in the right direction. More...
The lawsuit filed last week by pet stores seeking to block New York's Puppy Mill Pipeline Law from taking effect Dec. 15 is a hail Mary pass with no time left on the clock. We trust a judge will see it for what it is and rule the suit has no merit.
