Letters
What is Rothwell’s vision for Riverhead?
Councilman Ken Rothwell's handling of residents' immigration enforcement concerns deserves public scrutiny, writes the former chairman of Riverhead's Anti-Bias Task Force. Letter to the editor.
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Schumer talks, LaLota delivers
After years of talking about this problem, I’m less interested in another press conference or community complaint session. I want to know what someone has actually done that made a difference for families dealing with contaminated drinking water.
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Letter: Hotel not worth financial assistance it requires
Public benefit of hotel project doesn't justify proposed financial assistance developer says it needs for project's viability.
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Set the table again
Letter: "People learn what they live. Lies, lies and more lies are the norm now. When this is over, and it will be over, our job is to set the table again."
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Don’t let golf course cottage rentals creep into our backyards
Letter: Golf cottage zoning should require a minimum 300-foot setback from golf course property line.
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LaLota: Communication and cooperation keep communities safe
Public safety depends on communication, cooperation, and trust among local, state, and federal law enforcement, not barriers between them. That's why I oppose OLA's proposal. Rep. Nick LaLota
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‘Skip the Stuff’ law needed
Every day, thousands of takeout orders go out stuffed with plastic forks, napkins, condiment packets, and stirrers — "stuff" nobody asked for and most of us toss straight in the trash.
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An ‘authoritarian ideology’ in Riverhead Town Hall
The Town Board is sending a loud, clear signal to our immigrant community: "You don’t belong here, and we don’t care what happens to you. The safety and wellbeing of your children are not our concern."
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Bring back verbatim Minutes
Detailed minutes are a valuable resource for tracking issues and create a permanent historical record.
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Riverhead should look to our founding principles and adopt OLA’s public safety law
This isn’t about whether or not you “support… the rule of law.” This is about defending everyone’s right to “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.”
