Opinion
Denise Civiletti
Riverhead must not allow auto drifting on Scott’s Pointe track without in-depth environmental review
If Scott’s Pointe wants drifting on its track beside a man-made lake dug into the aquifer, Riverhead must require the scrutiny it waived last year.
Suffolk Closeup
Suffolk considers bill setting boundaries for demonstrations at places of worship
In response to a large protest outside a Manhattan synagogue in November, Suffolk County is poised to adopt legislation setting no-protest boundaries outside places of worship.
Guest Column
Self-reflection: medicine for us all
Racism, bigotry and sexism, all thrive in silence. Truth demands a voice, an active voice that expects nothing less than results such as justice, equality, and respect.
Suffolk Closeup
Hochul’s climate act delay meets opposition
Governor Kathy Hochul’s proposal to delay for a decade New York State’s climate goals meets with stiff opposition from environmental and health advocates.
Letters
Let’s prioritize what is right over what is comfortable
We must be a community that encourages voices, not suppresses them; that addresses concerns openly, not quietly; and that prioritizes doing what is right over what is comfortable.
Denise Civiletti
I saw the racist video. I knew exactly what it was. And I said nothing.
The racist video depicting the Obamas as apes was vile. But silence in the face of dehumanization carries its own moral weight.
Letters
AAECF president urges transparency and accountability in work of Anti-Bias Task Force
The goal should not only be to address bias, but to do so in a way that is itself beyond reproach—rooted in consistency, openness, and respect for all residents.
Guest Column
Bias prevention must be proactive to be effective
We can’t just treat the symptoms of bias, we must treat the disease. Education, outreach, and prevention are the core of the Anti-Bias Task Force's mission.
Guest Column
The pipeline that doesn’t ask permission
The Suffolk County Water Authority has decided it doesn’t want to ask permission anymore. It doesn’t want to sit across the table from the people who live here, who deal with the traffic, the trenching, the noise, the disruption that lingers long after the ribbon-cutting photos are forgotten
Guest Column
Events like Alive on 25 are important for downtown revitalization
Events are a critical piece of the puzzle when it comes to building a thriving downtown. Guest column by Diane Tucci
