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We Mark Our Ballots: The Propositions There are two propositions on the ballot — as always, don’t forget to flip your ballot over! — that deserve attention. The first is a state measure that would clear the way for an Olympic skiing and trail facility on preserved land upstate. We recommend a yes vote, simply because it seems like a sensible use of valuable real estate for the benefit of that region and the entire state. However, the Suffolk County proposition, the second on the ballot, is a clear no. The measure would extend county legislators’ terms from two to four years, something voters have overwhelmingly ... We Mark Our Ballot: County Legislature In an age punctuated by extreme political party divisions and acrimony, it was refreshing to hear from two Suffolk County legislators representing the East End — one a Democrat and one a Republican — about how well they worked together to represent the interests of their varied constituents and pass legislation to benefit all residents, regardless of political affiliation. It was downright astonishing to hear them heap praise upon each other, both personally and politically, during separate interviews with The Express News Group Editorial Board. This at a time when each is facing an active challenger. It became crystal clear ... We Mark Our Ballot: Southampton Town There are precious few choices for Southampton Town voters to make between now and November 4, a sad state of affairs based on well-documented horse trading that took place behind the scenes. The key swap made sure Maria Moore did not face a challenger for a second term as supervisor; in exchange, Charles McArdle, likewise, will cruise to a second term as highway superintendent. That both are doing a terrific job and deserve reelection is some consolation, but local government is always better when voters have choices. That was taken away from them, largely, this year by party leaders — ... Southampton's DeLalio Sinks Hole-in-One in Playoff Victory Over Kings Park Colin DeLalio shined in the Southampton boys golf opener of the Section XI Team Tournament ... Flanders Road Affordable Housing Proposal Earns $2.4 Million Grant From Southampton Town; Residents Plead for Town To Derail 7-Eleven Plans A proposal for a 40-unit affordable housing development that would be one of the first ... Southampton Town Directs $5 Million To Preserving Marshlands in Western Shinnecock Bay The Town of Southampton will dedicate nearly $5 million from the Community Preservation Fund to ... Tuckahoe Cannabis Dispensary Shuttered by Court Order Applies for Southampton Town Permits Representatives of the cannabis dispensary Charlie Fox, which defiantly opened for business last month without ... Lack of Club Fund Receipts Hurts Hampton Bays' External Audit The Hampton Bays School District’s latest external audit resulted in a qualified opinion after auditors ... Motorist Accused of Hitting and Killing Man on Flanders Road Is Indicted on Felony Charge for Leaving Accident Scene The woman who authorities said struck and killed a Flanders man with her car earlier ...
