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Riverhead’s business official is cast out. We’ll never know why, but things just don’t add up

by Mar 3, 2022
The families, residents and taxpayers of the Riverhead Central School District deserve answers we know all too well they’re never going to get. 

A lesson learned

by Feb 24, 2022
One thing was made painfully clear this week in the serious gaffes by the Suffolk County Historical Society and Southampton History Museum...

Open meetings matter. And they can’t be open unless the public knows they’re happening

by Jan 27, 2022
This week's town board work session violated the State Open Meetings Law, because the town didn't give 72 hours notice of the meeting to the public and the news media.

Residents have a right to question and dissent — elected officials have a duty to respectfully listen and respond

by Jan 12, 2022
Editorial: Lively debate and discussion are at the core of our nation's democratic principles. It is a foundation of all facets of our government and something to be valued and respected—not disparaged or dismissed.

At a time like this, transparency and clear communication are even more essential

by Jan 5, 2022
Clear communication between local government and constituents has never been more important than in this time of particular stress and angst, with COVID-19 cases hitting record levels and uncertainty abounding.

Yes, this redistricting plan is a ‘naked power grab’ by county Dems

by Dec 29, 2021
We’ve watched, at first with bewilderment, and then with outrage, the ongoing efforts of the county legislature’s Democratic caucus to redraw district...