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Candidates lining up to challenge Congressman Lee Zeldin in 2018
To date, four people are officially in the running to become the Democratic candidate for Congress in the fall 2018 elections, according to the Federal Elections Commission. The winner of the...
View ArticleReport: Community Preservation Fund has seen record increase so far in 2020
Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund revenues are at record levels through the first eight months of 2020, according to a new report released by State Assemblyman Fred Thiele’s office. Mr. Thiele...
View ArticleUnder state budget, Peconic Estuary Program to receive twice the funding
An organization focused on protecting the waterways and wetlands surrounding Peconic Bay is set to get a major boost in funding under the state budget. The Peconic Estuary Partnership was awarded more...
View ArticleEast End CPF revenues on the decline overall, but North Fork still fared well
Community Preservation Fund revenues for the five East End towns during the first six months of 2022 are 5.3% lower than they were for the same period in 2021, but both North Fork towns saw increases....
View ArticleState officials propose DEC to establish deer management pilot program in...
A deer management pilot program proposed by state officials would grant the Department of Environmental Conservation greater ability to monitor the growing problem in Southold Town and adjust...
View ArticleMany issues across the East End tie to lack of affordable housing,...
Nearly every problem on the East End is related to the lack of affordable housing, Assemblyman Fred Thiele Jr. (D-Sag Harbor) said at virtual housing forum last week sponsored by the League of Women...
View ArticleIn new 1st Assembly District, longtime incumbent faces new challenger from...
The redistricting process in New York opened the door for a familiar name to now have the chance to represent Southold Town. Assemblyman Fred Thiele (D-Sag Harbor), with nearly three decades of...
View ArticleState budget faces delay as lawmakers clash over governor’s housing plan
With the initial state budget deadline of April 1 in the rearview mirror, disagreements on measures to expand housing as well as changes to the controversial bail reform bill continue in Albany. After...
View ArticleEditorial: Gov. Hochul once again snubs Native history
In June, we published an editorial praising the New York State Legislature, and in particular Sen. Anthony Palumbo (R-New Suffolk), for the unanimous passage of a bill that restored state recognition...
View ArticleGov. Hochul signs deer management bill for Southold; goes into effect Jan. 1
State and local experts agree on one critical point about the white-tailed deer population in Southold Town: There are far too many of them. Now, help is on the way. A bill specific to Southold...
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