Opinion
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Boating with whales: The Nature Conservancy’s new online course aims to educate boaters
Vessel strikes and fishing gear entanglements are the leading causes of whale deaths, threatening species from humpbacks to the endangered North Atlantic right whale. This free online course will help boaters safely navigate whale habitats — protecting both boaters and whales.
Guest Column
LaLota: ‘Hypocrisy and recklessness’ in Washington are putting L.I. families at risk
Rep. Nick LaLota blasts House Democrats for voting against a stopgap funding bill aimed at avoiding a federal government shutdown Sept. 30. Guest column
Letters
What are they thinking?
Letter: The Riverhead Democratic Committee has put an "unelectable candidate ...on the ballot — for all intents and purposes, a socialist."
Denise Civiletti
We must all ‘look in the mirror’
The assassination of Charlie Kirk may go down in history as a turning point for our country. It may lead to political violence like we’ve not seen since the Civil War or it may lead us to “disagree better.” The choice is ours. Heed the words of Utah Gov. Spencer Cox.
Editorial
A bittersweet moment: Alek Lewis is moving on
A heartfelt sendoff to RiverheadLOCAL reporter Alek Lewis, who is starting a new job at Newsday Sept. 29, after more than four years with this publication.
Letters
New e-bike restrictions will disproportionately affect low income, people of color & elderly
Featured letter: The town's new e-bike restrictions will really hurt people without other means of transportation.
Guest Column
A transparent and inclusive process is essential
Riverhead's lack of transparency was on full display throughout the process leading up to the Town Board's decision to find J, Petrocelli 'qualified and eligible.' Board members publicly castigating critics was a deeply troubling response to legitimate public discourse. Guest column.
Editorial
Turning back the clock on climate rules won’t stop heat-trapping pollution
Putting America first shouldn’t require fantasy or sacrificing our children’s future. The EPA must restore Clean Air Act rules designed to protect public health. Editorial.
Letters
Is the Petrocelli plan really what’s best for downtown Riverhead?
Letter to the editor: The Town Board is accepting public comments only through Friday, Aug. 1 at 4 p.m. If you care about building height, parking, affordability, or preserving Riverhead’s character, now is the time to speak up.
Letters
When traffic must be diverted, police are needed at impacted intersections
Letter: Whenever an accident closes lanes on Sound Avenue or Main Road, police are needed to safely direct traffic at impacted intersections.
