The House of Representatives voted 314 to 117 Wednesday night to suspend the debt ceiling for two years and set federal spending limits, sending the Fiscal Responsibility Act to the Senate, but Representative Nick LaLota was disappointed his SALT reduction amendment was not included.
As installation of the South Fork Wind farm’s monopile foundations nears, the first American-built offshore wind substation is making its way to the site. A ship carrying the substation set sail from Ingleside, Tex., on May 24. The 1,500-ton, 60-foot-tall substation will sit on a monopile foundation within the 12-turbine, 132-megawatt wind farm, collecting the power generated by the turbines and connecting it to the electrical grid.
The East Hampton Town Democratic Committee will launch its 2023 campaign next Thursday with an event from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Clubhouse in Wainscott. Those attending will be able to meet the Democratic slate in this fall’s elections.
With about $2 million in hand for water quality improvement projects, East Hampton Town has put out a call for applications for projects that will improve wastewater treatment, abate pollutants, and restore aquatic habitats.
