Monday, May 21, 2012
Each of the North Fork's bed & breakfasts brings something unique. But which
would send a friend to?
Let’s face it, this area is one of the most beautiful places in the country, especially in the warmer months when visitors flock to enjoy the beaches, villages, restaurants, vineyards and the rest of the scenery. Luckily the region is dotted with charming bed & breakfasts, giving all those travelers places to stay with their own unique styles. This week, let’s find out which local B&B you recommend most for out-of-town guests. Reader's Choice is a new weekly feature where we ask you – our readers – to tell us your top picks on the businesses and local attractions that get your loyalty. Each Monday we’ll list our nominees recommendations. Did we leave your go-to spot off the list? Go ahead and add it in comments. On Friday we’ll tabulate …
Sunday, May 20, 2012
North Fork Patch readers voted in Oysterponds Elementary School poll.
Oysterponds Elementary School was the only district on the North Fork to fail in passing its 2012-13 budget Tuesday night. Voters spoke out 192 yes to 253 no to vote down the $5,353,894 budget — a plan to reduce spending by $270,000 this year, but the tax levy increase is estimated at 2.5 percent. Though Oysterponds Elementary School board incumbent members Linda Goldsmith and Krista de Kerillis won their bids for re-election Tuesday night after polls closed, the victory was bittersweet. To de Kerillis, the failure to pass what seemed like a reasonable budget is the result of an ongoing distrust the Orient community feels toward their board of education. Recently, the issue of whether or not Oysterponds should allow parents the option of …
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Monday, April 9, 2012
The Suffolk Times reports on deadline for local school board candidates.
With school budget season coming to a close, local school board candidates have only until April 16 to add their names to the May 15 ballot, according to a report from the Suffolk Times. In Mattituck-Cutchogue, longtime board member Jeff Smith has decided not to seek re-election. Linda Goldsmith, who has sat on the Oysterponds Elementary School Board for 22 years, told the Times that she wasn't sure if she wanted to run again. In New Suffolk, incumbent board member Brigitte Gibbons' term is up this year, and it was not clear to administrators whether she would run again or not. Petitions are available at the district clerk’s office in each school district. Click here to read the full story on 2012-13 candidates.
Saturday, March 31, 2012
April 24 primary is going to have much more weight than previously expected. Who are you going to support?
Back when the Republican presidential campaign started there weren't many who thought New York would have much of an effect on who gets the nomination. But with the GOP candidates trading wins in battleground states, the 95 delegates up for grabs on April 24 have become a big prize. Over the next month, Patch will be telling the local stories coming out of the Republican campaign's run through New York. And if you think you have a great idea for the coverage, email me at henry@patch.com. But to kick this off, let's get a sense of where our readers stand on the candidates. Please answer our poll and leave your comments below.
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Altschuler camp is excited about the endorsement while Bishop says he has prevailed in the past without needing the Independence Party line.
The 2012 race in New York's First Congressional District is poised to be a repeat of 2010, with Republican Randy Altschuler challenging incumbent Democrat Tim Bishop, but there will be one big difference that could prove to be the deciding factor. This year, the Independence Party has granted its ballot line to Altschuler after backing Bishop in 2010, when Bishop, of Southampton, fended off Altschuler, of St. James, by just 583 votes. Frank MacKay, the county and state chairman of the Independence Party, said Wednesday that Altschuler was chosen for his business background. Altschuler is the co-founder of CloudBlue, which provides recycling services for electronic equipment, and he was the CEO and co-founder of OfficeTiger, an outsourcing …
Saturday, March 24, 2012
A round-up of reader's thoughts on the Randy Altschuler's Independence Party enforcement.
Patch readers had a lot to say about an announcment this week that Republican Congressional candidate Randy Altschuler received the endorsement of the Independence Party — a party line that Democratic incumbent Tim Bishop had in 2010 when Altschuler narrowly lost to him. Bishop received 7,370 votes on the Independence Line, while he ended ahead of Altschuler by just 583 votes. The following is a round-up of what our readers had to say. Keep the conversation going and post your thoughts in the comment section below. highhatsize wrote, "Perhaps in years past the Independence Party endorsement was important. However, its recent history of reversing local branches' endorsements and imposing its own make it clear that it is wholly a creature …
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Independence Party switches from 2010 endorsement of the Democratic incumbent to 2012 endorsement of repeat Republican challenger Randy Altschuler.
Republican Congressional candidate Randy Altschuler this week received the endorsement of the Independence Party — a party line that Democratic incumbent Tim Bishop had in 2010 when Altschuler narrowly lost to him. Altschuler, of St. James, has the Conservative Party endorsement as well, but must still defeat George Demos, of Brookhaven, in a primary before he can have a rematch with Bishop, a five-term congressman from Southampton. Altschuler and Bishop's 2010 matchup was the last decided congressional race in the nation, 36 days after Election Day, with just hundreds of votes separating them. Bishop received 7,370 votes on the Independence Line in 2010, while he ended ahead of Altschuler by just 583 votes. “The shift of support is seen …
Friday, March 2, 2012
Congressional candidate George Demos targets rivals over gas prices.
We've reached the day gasoline costs more on Long Island than anywhere else in America. But when we asked our leaders, "What are you going to do about it?" they only seemed to hear: "What are you going to say about it to keep me off your back?" Call it Beltway Tinnitus: Consultants, party bosses and special interests ringing in a politician's ears and drowning out the voice of the people. Randy Altschuler may have early onset of the condition, because he has yet to say a single word on this crisis. Maybe that's because, until recently, he was a card-carrying member of the Green Party — the radical, left-wing fringe that fantasizes about hiking the gas tax. When Randy joined the Greens in 2000, their platform actually called for punishing …
Monday, November 28, 2011
Join the discussion on Patch and help your neighbor with a review in our business directory.
When a new family moves into your neighborhood and they ask for your recommendations for stores, take-out places or professional services, what do you say? Patch has an extensive directory of businesses and we would like all of our readers to benefit from the experience the your very own neighbor would. We are going to try to focus on a different product or service from time to time. Let's start with pet grooming. Visit Patch Places to learn about North Fork area groomers or write reviews. Who's the best? Who would you recommend? Visit your favorite (or least favorite) vet's business page. Just click on the name below and you can leave a review: So tell us, pet parents, who is the best area groomer?
Monday, November 14, 2011
Legis. Ed Romaine says thanks to voters for re-electing him to represent the 1st Legislative District.
I want to thank the voters of the 1st Legislative District for re-electing me as their County Legislator with 79 percent of the vote. I am humbled by their support and I will work each day to represent the North Fork, Shelter Island and all of Eastern Brookhaven and be a strong voice in county government for their interests. Finally, I promise to continue to fight for what is right, to listen carefully to the concerns of all the residents, to promote a higher standard in our political discourse and to meaningfully address the hopes and aspirations of the people of this great legislative district. Sincerely, Edward P. Romaine, County Legislator, 1st District
William Swiskey sr
5:58 pm on Sunday, May 20, 2012
Perhaps if they had all Board members who actually were full time Orient residents, they wouldn't have this problem. Some of the things some of these individuals are up to could be considered Malfeasance. It's time for the state to look at this. more ›