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Racism, rebranded

by May 11, 2026
Racism has been rebranded nationally and locally in a last desperate effort to return to an unhappy past. Guest column.

Why I oppose demolishing this building

by Oct 28, 2025
The Sigal Building is set for demolition, to be replaced by a 5-story hotel that will overwhelm the town square and nearby historic buildings. Column by John McAuliff.

Town square project: ‘a tone of insider dealing’

by Jul 21, 2025
A July 22 public hearing is the first and probably the only chance for the public to be heard on whether they like the idea of a five-story hotel on the town square.

We must hold firm in our opposition

by Jul 15, 2023
Guest column: Has the threat of an air cargo distribution hub at EPCAL disappeared?  Or has it just been put in a memory hole? Too many questions remain unanswered.

COVID-19 should not diminish our democracy but should terminate the EPCAL deal

by Apr 14, 2020
We need an open and live discussion by board members with town residents about the EPCAL deal, including of potential termination next month. Any inclination by some board members to move ahead behind windows shaded by our health crisis must be resisted.

Riverhead Town owes its citizens a hard look at the Ghermezian family

by Apr 26, 2018
Triple Five's seat at the table is based on sleight of hand and their behavior raises real questions about their integrity. Opinion column by John McAuliff