Politics

A surprise Town Board vote last night set demolition of 127 East Main Street in motion, clearing the way for a Petrocelli hotel and condo project downtown. Supporters call it progress; critics say it’s rushed and secretive.

If people would simply speak to one another, listen to each other and respect each other, we could get along despite our political differences: Letter to the editor.

There’s been a lot of talk about the need to “dial it back” and engage in civil discourse. Our Town Board members stood together and prayed for this on Sept. 11. Attending meet-the-candidate forums is their chance to put those words and prayers into action.

To the Editor: I found it ironic that the LOCAL would use a "We The People" banner over the...

Using political signs stolen from private property for 'Christian' messages is the height of hypocrisy.

Early voting for New York State primary elections begins on Saturday. Local Democrats will decide their candidates for the House of Representatives and Riverhead Town Justice

Featured letter: Voting party-line this year may very well destroy the make-up of Riverhead. The present council has overwhelmingly been in favor of warehouses and the EPCAL sale.

GOP County Chairman Jesse Garcia's statements were false and should not have been published.

Election integrity matters — and it begins with the integrity of people seeking our votes. The election of George Santos is a debacle that should not have happened. Can it happen here? We take a hard look at what the local press must do to make sure it never does.

Opinion: Under the leadership of Jay Jacobs and Rich Schaffer, Long Island has bled seats for several election cycles, at the local, state, and federal level. Guest column by Shoshana Hershkowitz