The East Hampton Town Board took an important step last week when it approved a radically new framing of local land-use laws.

Watch out, East End, an affordable housing proposal like that which rattled local governments on Long Island may be rolling out again from the State Capitol.

In a small district like Springs finances can be hit hard if new students arrive midyear or urgent repairs are needed. It may be time to revisit the comptroller’s rule.

Used to be that there had to be a persistent northeast blow for the water to pile up. Not anymore.