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They put their party before constituents

by May 28, 2025
Republican representatives Nick LaLota and Andrew Garbarino were quick to pat themselves on the back for getting the "SALT" cap raised —...

No way to deal with flooding

by May 7, 2025
To the Editor: It would be nice if they would fix the problem with flooding of the road on...

Truth or consequences

by Apr 4, 2025
To the Editor: Legend has it that as a boy George Washington chopped down a cherry tree and when...

Irony in image: ‘We the People’ elected Trump

by Apr 1, 2025
To the Editor: I found it ironic that the LOCAL would use a "We The People" banner over the...

Riverhead library director on upcoming budget vote and transition away from Friends group

by Mar 24, 2025
As we approach the April 8 budget vote, we want to address concerns and clarify a few key points regarding our transition away from the Friends of the Riverhead Free Library.

Congress must defend the tax credit that saves energy and money for New Yorkers

by Mar 19, 2025
Eliminating the Energy Efficient Home Improvement Tax Credit would mean fewer options for homeowners, higher energy costs, and lost business opportunities for contractors.

LaLota’s comments on cuts to Medicaid during tele town hall were too vague to be meaningful

by Mar 7, 2025
Rep. LaLota ended his vague answer about Medicaid cuts with “I don’t want to go further than that.” I don’t care what side of the aisle you’re on, that’s an insufficient answer.

Where’s the tax relief for the rest of us?

by Mar 6, 2025
To the Editor: Can we take a moment to put aside the MAGA vs “Liberal” divide, take a breath,...

DOGE’s processes are simple and sound

by Mar 6, 2025
To the Editor: Since beginning operations less than a month ago, there have been many legal challenges to end...

We have the power to prevent cervical cancer

by Jan 26, 2025
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. Over 11,500 people in the U.S. will be diagnosed with cervical cancer in 2025. However, almost...
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