Chuck Schumer

Federal records show the projected end date for the PFAS cleanup study was pushed back repeatedly over the past few years, without public disclosure.

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer gathered with Riverhead Town officials in the town square this morning to celebrate the $24.12 million federal grant the town was awarded last month through the U.S. Department of Transportation.

The funding will help the Riverhead Water District bring public water to 73 homes southeast of the former Grumman industrial plant where groundwater contaminated by PFAS, 1,4 dioxane and Freon.

The $5 million appropriation is targeted for construction of the sewage treatment plant, which will cost an estimated $20 million to build. Covering the cost of construction with grants is crucial, Southampton Supervisor Jay Schneiderman said.

The purchase of “body armor” by most civilians should require clearance by the FBI, according to Sen. Charles Schumer (D-NY), who announced yesterday he will introduce legislation that would require FBI permission before most civilians can acquire advanced body armor.

Here’s a summary of actions taken by federal lawmakers representing the local community in Washington, D.C. during the week just ended. Source: Congress.gov website.

The mandatory over-water North Shore helicopter route will sunset Aug. 6 unless the FAA takes action to extend it. Opinions differ as to whether its expiration will be good or bad for North Fork residents living with helicopter noise.

The Riverhead-based hospital provides critical care and refuge to the East End region during storm-related emergencies and needs additional generators and structural fortification to ensure its capabilities, U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer said.

Multi-trailer trucks up to 84 feet long would be allowed on roads in the federal national highway system network, which includes parts of Sound Avenue, Route 58 and Route 25.

The current H5N2 avian influenza outbreak in the U.S.has killed more than 48 million birds — taking so far 10 percent of all egg-laying hens in the U.S. since first detected in December. Egg supplies have dropped and prices are skyrocketing.