As I write, there’s a football field-sized container ship stuck in the middle of the Suez Canal named the Ever Given. It’s blocking 300 cargo-laden ships. The canal, in Egypt, connects …

“To some generations, much is given. Of other generations, much is expected.” These words were spoken by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1936, to tap into the pride that was due …

Inauguration. By its broad definition, it means the beginning of something – asystem, a policy or someone’s admission to public office – and so it follows that the inauguration of …

On Jan. 15, 2021, we mark what would have been Martin Luther King Jr.’s 92nd birthday. During his 11 years as the recognized leader of the civil rights movement, King traveled more than six …

Request extra napkins, because this behemoth of a chicken sandwich is going to require some. Co-owners Nick Petro and Joe Esposito along with partner Bobby Gulinello, local owner of the South …

In a fitting end to the year, ushering a new approach filled with lightness and inventiveness, The Fish Store’s New Year’s Eve prix-fixe dinner was the dignified meal to end 2020; a year …

As of Dec. 22, 2020, New York State had received 630,000 vaccine doses, and as of last week approximately 140,000 doses had been administered. The state expects to receive approximately 259,000 …

Considering how enamored the public has grown about serial killers, it comes as no surprise that the new Netflix documentary on the Yorkshire Ripper has become a top-rated feature. But what sets …

By the time this column is published, we will be on Day 285 of dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic in Suffolk County. Our first case was confirmed on March 8, although we suspect the coronavirus made …

Vincent Vertuccio is a 17-year-old high school student from Sayville. He is an advocate for the Democratic Party, volunteering his time to help support their efforts, while balancing school and …

Around this time 50 years ago, Suffolk legislators were wrapping up the county legislature’s first year as a legislative body. The Suffolk County Legislature was established in January 1970, …

Suffolk County Legislature presiding officer Rob Calarco is reminding SuffolkCounty voters of the various ways they can cast their ballots in the Novembergeneral election, including voting absentee, …

Like most elected officials, my friend and colleague, Legis. Tom Muratore,had a few issues that were especially close to his heart. School bus safetywas one of them. He was responsible for having …

As young children, the headcount at school was always important. Whether it was on a field trip or taking attendance for the day, it was critical that teachers had an accurate headcount. It was …

The very first Labor Day parade in the United States was held on Sept. 5, 1882 in New York City. The participants brought picnic lunches, had a concert, and listened to many different speeches. …

When someone celebrates a milestone birthday, you will often see gifts and games centered around the theme of “the year you were born...” What usually follows is a series of facts and …

A new law that removes conviction history checkboxes from job applications takes effect in Suffolk County on Aug. 25. This type of legislation is referred to as a “Ban the Box” …

Tropical Storm Isaias just passing through Suffolk County it is likely we can see another major storm or even a hurricane this year, so it is a good time to review how prepared we are for the …

When summer officially kicked off last month, no one knew what kind of season would lie ahead of us as we continued our battle against COVID-19. The outdoors has since emerged as a kind of safe …