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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
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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
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Town government should promote an informed citizenry, not keep citizens in the dark
With a change in leadership I thought town government would become more open but I'm afraid little has changed. I offer two...
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In times such as these
In times such as these, our history is being erased. We must understand that this is not a drill. Guest column by Carnal Hobson Jr.
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A responsible way forward in the Arctic
Nick LaLota: Recognizing strategic reality does not mean abandoning American principles. Guest column.
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Five hundred feet from home
The place we thought we’d spend the rest of our lives is now a testing ground for someone else’s profit margins. The town calls it progress. Guest column by Robert Gass
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Why I oppose demolishing this building
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.
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Behind our backs
This Town Board, with the acquiescence of its town attorney, thumbs its nose at us, at the law, and the very concept of open government.
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One set of rules for everyone
The bigger question isn’t about Catherine Stark. It’s about us. What does our reaction to this episode say about who we are? Guest column by Anthony Coates, a candidate for Riverhead Town supervisor in 2015.


































