Urging a Climate Emergency
The Town of East Hampton’s energy sustainability advisory committee is considering a recommendation that the town declare a climate emergency, Councilwoman Sylvia Overby said on Tuesday.
Political Briefs 06.18.20
Alec Baldwin Endorses Fleming
Suffolk County Legislator Bridget Fleming has gained three more endorsements of her bid to be the Democratic Party’s nominee to challenge Representative Lee Zeldin in New York’s First Congressional District. Last week, the actor Alec Baldwin, who lives in Amagansett, as well as Kathryn Casey Quigley, Southold Town’s Democratic chairwoman, and Southold Councilwoman Sarah Nappa added their support to Ms. Fleming’s candidacy.
Cuomo Orders Bars, Restaurants to Follow Rules or Lose Licenses
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced on Thursday that he will sign an executive order allowing the State Liquor Authority to immediately suspend liquor licenses for bars or restaurants found to be violating the state's Covid-19 rules and regulations. A related executive order will make bars responsible for the sidewalk or "outside area immediately in front of their premises."
Police Chiefs Here Say Departments on Track to Meet New Standards
The governor signed into law a series of policing reforms this week as part of the Say Their Name agenda. South Fork police leaders said they were on track for compliance because many progressive policies and resources are already in place in their departments.