Stony Brook University President Maurie McInnis will be Yale's 24th president. COURTESY STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY
Stony Brook University President Maurie McInnis will be Yale's 24th president. COURTESY STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY
Christopher Walsh on Jun 5, 2024
Maurie McInnis, who since March 2020 has served as president of Stony Brook University, is stepping down to become president of Yale University in New Haven. McInnis is a Yale... more
Summer is the time to be outside, enjoying everything the warm weather has to offer. But just like their human counterparts, dogs need to be careful when they’re in the heat for too long. Responsible dog owners need to take steps to ensure their canine companions can spend time with them safely, wherever they go. The Town of Southampton’s Public Safety and Emergency Management Department has shared some tips and important information about keeping four-legged family members safe in the warmer months, so they also can enjoy everything summer on the East End has to offer. Here are a few ...
12 Jun 2024 by Cailin Riley
We use floating row cover to protect early crops from the elements. We use it for pest control, a physical and very effective barrier means we needn’t use poison — organic or otherwise. Poison is poison. Row cover is one of modern agriculture’s greatest inventions, but float is a euphemism. In order to use it for a long period of time, weeks, maybe months, you need to support the near weightless fabric with a long archway of evenly spaced wire “hoops.” Sprung steel in 6 foot lengths, 3/16 gauge, are straight when you poke one end into the dirt, but ...
by Marilee Foster
It’s an old adage that when voters — or newspaper editorial boards — are evaluating incumbents and challengers for elected positions, the real decision amounts to a simple question: Should the incumbents be fired? Certainly, there are times when an elected official is doing such a poor job that he or she deserves to lose it. And other times when a challenger is so strong by comparison that it makes sense to unseat the incumbent and give the newcomer a chance. The two competitive village races are perfect examples: Each of the candidates is well-qualified to serve and could well ...
by Editorial Board
Award-winning journalist Katie Couric will be the distinguished honoree at the third annual Beacon of Hope 5K Run/Walk, set for Saturday, June 15, at 9 a.m. at the Montauk Point Lighthouse. The race is a fundraiser for two local charities, The Coalition for Women’s Cancers and Lucia’s Angels. The Coalition for Women’s Cancers is a volunteer-driven group with a mission to create and sustain a supportive network for women affected by breast, ovarian and uterine cancers. The organization focuses on early detection and empowerment to bring about better health care and an improved quality of life, and works specifically to ...
by Cailin Riley
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