From what’s happening at Herrick Park to what’s happening with newspapers, here is the week in reader comment.

The rate at which the land is sinking varies; the worst is in Nassau County, but Suffolk and the East End are not far behind.

Beyond longevity, as an elected official Fred Thiele had the capacity to restore trust in government.

Just think how different our coastline would look if there were a sudden, no-holds-barred green light for raising waterfront houses.