Opinion
Denise Civiletti
Halpin was wrong to silence a critic at a public meeting
Riverhead Supervisor Jerry Halpin cut off a resident, silenced the audio feed and had her escorted out. Public officials must tolerate criticism.
Letters
ICE proves once again it does not represent ‘the rule of law’
The murder of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston is another example of the lawlessness of ICE — and it's a threat to our community we can't afford to ignore.
Letters
Politicians work for donors and lobbyists, not the electorate
"Who do they work for?'" The answer is simply the person who backs their campaign with the biggest donation
Letters
Waski responds to OLA
"I support ICE, our Police Department, and the rule of law as essential to maintaining safe communities": Riverhead Council Member Joann Waski responds to OLA regarding the group's proposed Public Safety and Accountability bill.
Guest Column
This discussion is urgent: Open letter to Supervisor Halpin from OLA executive director Minerva Perez
Supervisor Jerry Halpin in a meeting "made it clear" he has "no intention of discussing the Public Safety Law further," OLA's Minerva Perez writes. OLA still seeks a public discussion with the full Town Board.
Denise Civiletti
A parade and fireworks: no better way to celebrate the Fourth of July as a community
A parade is one of those things that brings the community together, an event that makes everyone smile, and reminds that us in many ways, Riverhead is still a small town.
Letters
Letter: Parking ban addresses a symptom, but not the cause
Northern Parkway resident Jeanne Fallot writes to say the town's response to congestion on the residential street is ineffective.
Letters
Who are they working for, anyway?
Aquebogue resident Ron Hariri questions town square plan and objects to tax breaks for Petrocelli's hotel development.
Letters
President Obama’s message of hope should inspire us all to action
Letter: We can forge a path that is based on values of fairness, inclusion and respect for diversity.
Letters
The standard for ‘transparency’ should be clear and consistent
Letter: Rules for transparency in public commenting and procurement should not be invented on the fly.
