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Strong disagreements over regional icon
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... Depending on when the house was constructed from those trees, the earliest year would be 1699. As the Cutchogue-New Suffolk Historical Council rethinks its position on the iconic house's history, supporters say it is important to stick with the ... Comment?
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Suffolk moves to smooth transition for new lawmakers
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New Suffolk County Legis. Rudy Sunderman complained he took office Jan. 1 without files on constituent issues and had to pick up keys to the office at a nearby strip mall. Comment?
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Immigration talk scheduled for Sunday
North Fork Reform Synagoue will host an immigration discussion Sunday, March 18, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at Cutchogue New Suffolk Library. Sonia Spar will explain the new mission statement of the federal agency in charge of immigration services and how the lives of "dreamers" and others will be affected. Comment?
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History Project: What's believed vs. what's true
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... comes from Southold and Shelter Island town archives, records and other sources. RACHEL SIFORD PHOTO Cutchogue-New Suffolk Historical Council Director Zach Studenroth inside the Old House in Cutchogue. Recent analysis has shown the house probably ... Comment?
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New Suffolk law aims to combat workplace sexual harassment
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County Executive Steve Bellone signed two pieces of legislation Wednesday morning that seeks to protect the county's 9,000 employees. One bill requires calls for timely reporting of sexual harassment and discrimination claims. Comment?
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New Suffolk environment venture will be green 'centre of excellence'
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The University of Suffolk and Suffolk County Council have combined to form a regional centre of excellence in the field of sustainable development and green economic growth. Suffolk's new Sustainability and Innovation Institute is being launched at the University. Comment?
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Future of 'little red schoolhouse' rests on board decision
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The New Suffolk district's three trustees plan to vote Wednesday night on whether to end instruction of pre-K through 6th grade in the building. Comment?
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New Suffolk to vote on school house's fate, teacher back pay
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The three-member school board will meet Jan. 31 to discuss these issues for the tiny district, which has just 27 students. People sit in a classroom and listen as the New Suffolk school board meets to discuss whether to close its century-old three-room schoolhouse on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2018. Comment?
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Officials in tiny New Suffolk mull closing schoolhouse
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A century-old, three-room building where 15 youngsters learn their ABCs each day could cease functioning as New Suffolk's only school, officials in the tiny district on the North Fork say, as a consequence of a state order that's led to the reinstatement with back pay of a teacher whose job had been eliminated in 2015. A plan under consideration by district officials would send the students, in pre-K through grade 6, to neighboring districts and cut the jobs of the teachers now working at the building, which dates to 1907. Comment?
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New Suffolk task force aims to boost manufacturing sector
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Factories in the county face a lack of skilled workers and too many local regulations, said Legis. William Lindsay, who will help lead the group. Comment?
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N.Y. couple hit with Hurricane Sandy relief fraud charges
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... by the feds on disaster relief fraud charges. Court papers say the pair sought Sandy relief money claiming their New Suffolk, Long Island property was their primary residence. The couple was actually based in Chestnut Ridge, Rockland County, ... Comment?
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Couple charged with fraud in obtaining $80,000 in Sandy relief funds
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... designer, moved with their two children into a Rockland County rental property in May 2012 and were using a New Suffolk cottage they owned as their vacation and weekend retreat, according to a complaint filed by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the ... Comment?
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New Suffolk Trading Standards scheme will help communities to protect the lonely from scams
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Suffolk Trading Standards are running a new initiative calling on people to do their bit to protect lonely people from scams. Stock image. Comment?
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Forecast: Chilly, windy start to the Long Island week
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... upper 30s into the late morning. Overnight the low will be 33. A high of 48 was predicted for Babylon, Coram, New Suffolk and Westbury; 49 for North Harbor and Sag Harbor; and 50 for Merrick, Hammer said. Sunday night will still be breezy with winds ... Comment?
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Homes can be built on site of former social club in Ipswich's Rope Walk
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... - after the county council moved to Endeavour House in 2004 it was used as a time as a Student Union bar for New Suffolk College, but has not been used for some time. Now planning permission has been granted by Ipswich council for the site to be ... Comment?
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Long Island weather: Weekend brings spotty showers, highs about 70
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... into the night. Look for highs of 72 in Westbury, 71 in Coram, 70 in Merrick, Northport and Babylon, 68 in New Suffolk and 67 in Sag Harbor, Hammer said. The normal high at Islip is 54 and the normal low 46, according to Jay Engle, a meteorologist ... Comment?
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Suffolk libraries host series of service projects on Oct. 14
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... service-oriented experiences," says Jennifer Fowler, chairwoman of the event and director of Cutchogue New Suffolk Free Library. Each library was responsible for coming up with its own service-oriented project and its run time - from writing letters ... Comment?
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Frank Vetro makes the cut in 6th District GOP primary
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... rolled out endorsements for Pollakusky from Brookhaven Town Supervisor Ed Romaine, Assemb. Anthony Palumbo (R-New Suffolk) and town board member Jane Bonner, who all represent the district. He already has Conservative and Reform parties' ballot ... Comment?
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Four New Suffolk County Beaches Closed
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The following beaches are closed to bathing due to the finding of bacterial levels in excess of acceptable criteria: According to Suffolk County Commissioner of Health Dr. James Tomarken, bathing in bacteria-contaminated water can result in gastrointestinal illness, as well as infections of the eyes, ears, nose, and throat. For the latest information on affected beaches, call the Bathing Beach HOTLINE at 852-5822 or contact the Department's Office of Ecology at 852-5760 during normal business hours. Comment?
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Southold considers fee increase, code change as beach usage rises
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... wanted to wait until he had more information on the issue before offering his opinion, but noted he had heard of New Suffolk Beach's parking problems during the summer and wanted to find a way to alleviate that. "Local residents pay not just a ... Comment?
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