Time for New StrategiesThe studies are abundant and clear — the prevalence of smartphones and social media in our lives has had a profound impact on mental health for adults, teens and children, fundamentally changing the way we communicate and interact with each...
Gold Stars and Dunce CapsDUNCE CAP: To the National Weather Service, for giving the East End short shrift at a time when accurate weather forecasting is becoming more and more essential. In a Viewpoint published this week at 27east.com, veteran meteorologist Bill Evans of...
Lost HighwaySo, was 1975 the turning point? Did the South Fork really walk away from a potential solution to the traffic that’s choking the profitable summer season, taking an economic toll on businesses, charities and family budgets by enmeshing residents and...
Checkbook OutAt the risk of sounding greedy, it’s certainly always nice to see Governor Kathy Hochul visit the South Fork, something she has done regularly since becoming the first female governor in New York State in 2021, but it’s even better...
Amistad Week MattersEvery summer on the South Fork is busy, simply loaded with benefits, parties, concerts, get-togethers with family and friends, and the ever-beckoning ocean beaches. But some events are a little more special than others. Residents and visitors of all ages...
Can't HappenIt’s “silly season,” and that includes visits to the region by political candidates of all stripes to tap the rich vein of campaign cash that can be mined in gatherings at private estates, with canapes and liquid refreshments for which...
Lights Out“Is the Death of Movie Theaters Upon Us?” was a headline in Forbes magazine online in mid-June. To be fair, the answer, very quickly, was “probably not,” but it’s notable that the question has been lingering since the pandemic nudged...
Swim SafelySwimming pools are synonymous with summertime fun — but this summer has shown the doubled-edged sword that pools present, with numerous drownings involving both adults and children in Suffolk County. People think of pools as the safe alternative to swimming...
