Southold considers five-minute limit on Town Board public comment
In an effort to hear from more voices, Southold is considering a five-minute limit on public comment at Town Board meetings, whether attendance is in person or watched via the livestream. “You want to...
View ArticlePublic wants better trails, new features at North Fork birders’ paradise
Nature lovers pitched ideas for the future of Broad Cove Preserve, a hidden gem in Aquebogue recently added to the state’s Birding Trail. About a dozen people attended a Peconic Land Trust open house...
View ArticleHomecoming night loss brings out emotions for Porters seniors
About 15 minutes after Greenport/Southold/Mattituck’s 45-12 loss to Hampton Bays on Friday night, senior Emmett Tramontana took in the moment on an emotional night at Dorrie Jackson Memorial Field....
View ArticleDiane Gail Palumbo
Diane Gail Palumbo of Mattituck, and former longtime resident of Patchogue, passed away at home on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026. She was 83 years old. Diane was born on Aug. 4, 1943 in Bay Shore, N.Y. to...
View ArticleSouthold Town set to hammer out 2027 budget details before Nov. 4 hearing
Southold Town Supervisor Al Krupski says the Town Board has done a “great job of catching up” on the proposed 2027 budget as officials enter the final stretch of review before next month’s public...
View ArticleGreenport celebrates Porter pride at Homecoming 2026
Flags, cheerleaders and Homecoming princesses and princes riding in pickup trucks brought Greenport’s celebration to village streets Friday evening. The parade began at 6 p.m., ahead of the school’s...
View ArticlePorters girls volleyball sweeps Shelter Island for festive Homecoming
Calling it an incredible season for the Greenport/Southold girls volleyball team would be an understatement. Last year was a breakthrough campaign, as the squad qualified for the Suffolk County...
View ArticleWilliam Marin Jr.
William Marin Jr. was born on March 29, 1949, to Iris and William Marin Sr. The oldest of three children, Bill developed an early love of music and photography. He not only gave guitar lessons but...
View ArticleFire Prevention Month: Local firefighters share home safety tips
As Fire Prevention Month continues through October, local fire departments are reminding residents to take simple precautions at home, from checking smoke and carbon monoxide detectors to developing...
View ArticleKrupski questions pace of Southold housing-code overhaul
Southold officials continued to hammer out revisions to the town’s long-awaited housing code last week, as Supervisor Al Krupski questioned the pace of the overhaul. At Thursday’s Code Committee...
View ArticleGavyn’s Favorite 5K brings runners to Orient for epilepsy research
More than 100 runners and walkers turned out Sunday for the first annual Gavyn’s Favorite 5K at Orient Beach State Park. Under brilliant sunshine and temperatures in the 50s, the course followed a...
View ArticleEditorial: Free press under fire
Presidents, like all elected officials, dislike what they term “negative press” — almost always factual reports on their actions and policies — but President Trump has taken this to the basement...
View ArticleLetters to the Editor: A tax we actually need
Greenport A tax we actually need The Village of Greenport is at a critical crossroads. We pride ourselves on welcoming visitors, but the unchecked rise of online vacation platforms has fundamentally...
View ArticlePirates and floats bring Greenport Maritime Festival to Main Street
Chilly temperatures couldn’t dampen the spirits of Greenport’s Maritime Festival on Saturday, as costumed marchers brought color to Main Street for the rescheduled annual parade. Floats and marchers,...
View ArticleGuest Column: After death, what happens to unused rewards points?
When a loved one dies, families understandably focus first on funeral arrangements, bank accounts, insurance, taxes and the many immediate tasks that follow. Reward points from credit cards, airlines...
View ArticleBlotter: Gutter sniping on Fishers Island
Southold Town police responded to 51 incidents during the week from Oct. 5 to Oct. 12, including the following: Police were called to Third and South streets in Greenport Oct. 6, where a 24-year old...
View ArticleSports roundup: Settlers boys soccer keeps playoff hopes alive
BOYS SOCCER Oct. 13: Southold 4, Smithtown Christian 1 The Settlers (4-6-1, 4-5-0) kept their hopes of reaching the Class C playoffs alive with the League VI home win against the Knights (3-7, 3-6) in...
View ArticleThomas Robinson Cornwell
Thomas Robinson Cornwell, 87, of Cutchogue, died unexpectedly on Aug. 3, 2026. Tom was born in Richmond, Va. and adopted by Clifford G. and Myra R. Cornwell, growing up in Manhasset and on the North...
View ArticleCh-ching! Greenport paid parking brings in nearly $300K —topping projections...
Greenport’s controversial expanded paid parking program brought in $272,688.50 during its seasonal run, 65.3% above the village’s $165,000 budget projection, officials said Thursday. “The goal was to...
View ArticlePublic wants better trails, new features at North Fork birders’ paradise
Nature lovers pitched ideas for the future of Broad Cove Preserve, a hidden gem in Aquebogue recently added to the state’s Birding Trail. About a dozen people attended a Peconic Land Trust open house...
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