Peconic Bay, North Shore-LIJ Partnership To Officially Begin Friday
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The Long Island Sound Chorus rehearses in Hampton Bays. LISA DAFFY
The Long Island Sound Chorus rehearses in Hampton Bays. LISA DAFFY
on Jan 12, 2016
Starting Friday, January 15, Peconic Bay Medical Center will officially be part of the North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System, now known as Northwell Health. The partnership comes after a... more
Builder Michael White of Georgica Builders has prevailed in court over Southampton Town’s Licensing Review Board, which had suspended his home improvement contractor license. The board issued White a 60-day suspension on September 13, 2023, after two hearings, but White soon challenged the ruling in Suffolk County Supreme Court, which stayed the enforcement of the suspension pending adjudication. Following oral arguments on February 28, Suffolk County Supreme Court Justice Stephen Hackeling annulled the suspension, determining that the Licensing Review Board lacked jurisdiction to issue the suspension, because new home construction, plumbing and electrical work are “specifically excluded from the definition ...
by Brendan O’Reilly
The pussy willows, we hope, will spring roots. We bring the boughs inside for decor. The silver sprays arc over the counter, both minimal and beautiful, not to mention a small carbon footprint for those worried about climate change. The tree we cut from now originally came from my neighbor. His tree overhung the line, and five years ago we clipped that one for the countertop. We brought it in then, as we do now, a blooming thing to remind us of spring’s proximity and promised joy. My neighbor invites his guests to enjoy the snow drops, the crocus. The ...
by Marilee Foster
Why, if Butter Lane Farm is farmland, can’t Adam Shapiro farm as he pleases? Shapiro’s letter [“Fact vs. Fiction,” Letters, February 29] doesn’t address how provisions of town code and an easement restrict the way this land can be farmed, and that he has a long history of violations. Using inflammatory accusations to deflect doesn’t change the facts. This property’s easement is crystal-clear that personal agriculture, including animals, is simply not permitted on this parcel, no matter how laudable, self-sustaining or regenerative. The relevant passage from the easement is posted on our website, savebutterfarm.org. An easement is a voluntary agreement ...
by Staff Writer
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on Jan 12, 2016