Acknowledging your support<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nOn behalf of the officers, directors, corporate sponsors, volunteers, professional advisors and advocates of Kait\u2019s Angels, let me take this opportunity to thank the greater community for your support of our efforts this year and in years past. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kait\u2019s Angels is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization formed in March 2015, six months after the unexpected passing of Kaitlyn Doorhy, a life fulfilled in countless ways and evidenced by a quilt of accomplishments developed beyond her age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We\u2019ve just completed our 2025 fundraising calendar of events \u2014 Designer Handbag Wingo, Poker Run, community yard sale and the recent Sip & Shop event at J. McLoughlin \u2014 and are grateful for your contributions, as we would not be able to support our many North Fork neighbors without them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kait\u2019s Angels is proud to be a financial shoulder for those with job interruption, health crisis and personal setbacks. In addition, we sponsor age-appropriate school assemblies, deliver inspiration and encouragement though our many social media platforms, install buddy benches in locations including town buildings, local libraries and area beaches. We are very proud to have donated dozens of NARCAN and LifeVac Kits throughout the community, including to East End first responders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Despite the fact that there will always be an empty chair at our table, Kait lives because of the goodness done in her name. Just like Kait, we have been driven to do better and be better. Just like Kait, we have been driven to think first for the well-being of others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
William Araneo<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\npresident, board of directors<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nRiverhead<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Hispanic simpatico<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n I am 82 years of age and of northern European descent. After decades of living with the majority of my Latino neighbors, they have treated me with much kindness, caring and went out of their way to help me. Whether friend or stranger, time after time they helped me .We are very blessed with their simpatico. Thank you, amigos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Warren McKnight <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nBaiting Hollow<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
ICE raids and deportation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nWith all the protests, and sometimes violent demonstrations, against ICE arresting and deporting people who are in our country illegally, some people have missed or are ignoring the root cause of all of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
None of ICE\u2019s actions would be happening if Joe Biden, instead of blatantly lying to the American people, had enforced our immigration laws throughout his administration. Biden, by tacitly allowing anyone to cross the border, set the stage for the ICE raids and the deportations that are now occurring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Biden\u2019s inaction on border crossings and the vast amount of taxpayer dollars required for their care will, forever, be his legacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Stephen Rothaug <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nSouthold<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Take action on e-bikes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nAn elderly woman was exiting the front of the Southold Pharmacy. As she was about to step onto the sidewalk, two young kids came roaring by on a pair of electric bikes \u2014 the type with the balloon tires. They very narrowly missed hitting her and, without stopping, kept on going.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If they had hit this poor soul, what recourse would she have? These vehicles are not required to have license plates, helmets, lights or, most importantly, liability insurance!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I have nothing against electric bikes, but the operators should be held to the same standards as, for example, a small motorized gasoline-powered scooter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Legislators, take notice! Enact regulations to correct this dangerous loophole.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Barry Charles<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nLondon, U.K.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
A word about Soloviev<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nDon\u2019t let him do it. Greedy, rich developers have no right to spoil Southold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Robert Goldman<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nSummerville, S.C.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
A development alternative<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nI\u2019m perplexed by the outcry over a proposal for 47 homes on 372 acres \u2014 preserving 75% of the land \u2014 when previous plans allowed nearly 193. But who will live in these homes? Most will likely be second or weekend residences, adding tax dollars but little community engagement. Full-time residents \u2014 our teachers, first responders, and store clerks \u2014 bring vibrancy, volunteerism, and local support that weekend owners rarely match. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rural towns gain stability, safety, and school participation from year-round homeowners, whereas seasonal owners contribute mainly economic resources. Prioritizing affordable housing can foster neighborhoods where people know and help each other, stabilizing property values and protecting community character. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As we plan, let\u2019s champion policies that build sustainable, engaged communities for working families. Imagine: Instead of 47 second homes, what if we built 275 affordable apartments? This would nurture a resilient, diverse community of residents who truly invest in our future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bill Bladykas <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nLaurel<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Turnout and burnout<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nBeginning next year, all residents of Mattituck and Laurel will be forced to make contributions to a historical society which, for decades, has been financed through voluntary donations. The reason: On Oct. 21, 113 residents of the area voted \u201cyes\u201d in a referendum on whether they and their neighbors should be taxed to finance the society\u2019s operations. Voter rolls for this election contained 4,917 names.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Many residents said they did not know about the election despite the repeated appearance of legal notices, a mailing from tax proponents urging a \u201cyes\u201d vote and a lone story in a local newspaper. You can\u2019t blame residents (even the few who knew about the referendum) for not casting ballots; they\u2019re suffering from voter fatigue. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In addition to the elections held a couple of weeks ago, they were called to polling places in the last few months to vote on the Mattituck-Cutchogue School District budget, a bond issue to finance a major library expansion, the library\u2019s budget, the budget of the local park district and proposition #1 (to fund the historical society) \u2013 all on separate dates. If a win at the polls required approval of more than 50% of those eligible to vote \u2013 as public boards operate \u2013 nothing would ever get passed given the turnouts in these elections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Perhaps Albany should consider legislation to provide for all district budget votes, commissioner races and propositions to occur simultaneously. The various jurisdictions would all have a stake in promoting the date and time of such balloting, which should enhance voter turnout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nearly 5,000 qualified voters will be affected by last month\u2019s referendum to raise taxes for Mattituck and Laurel residents. Fewer than 2.3% of eligible voters actually cast ballots to sustain the levy. It\u2019s ridiculous that so small a percentage should speak for us all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
David Levy <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nPeconic<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Explain this<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nIn a recent letter to generate donations, Representative Nick Lalota wrote about cutting taxes. Maybe he could explain why school and property taxes are going up?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While he is doing that and while he and the Republicans have ended wars, there still are wars in Israel and the Ukraine. And there is another war starting, one with indiscriminate bombing in Venezuela. Explain that?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mr. Lalota says that the Republicans put working families first, now that\u2019s the one, the one where the issue is on one that Democrats won on in Virginia, Georgia, New Jersey, California, New York City, Detroit, and in the 1st Legislative district in your home county of Suffolk. The issue that working families are concerned about is the economy. These are the voters, the working families that the politicians are supposedly helping. These constituents are facing higher prices, losing jobs to AI, government cuts, tariffs and higher fuel costs. The Democrats used that issue to defeat the Republican candidates in all polls by over 10 percentage points. Explain that?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mr. Lalota says that he cares for working families? Well, most politicians never worked a non-political job and therefore don\u2019t have any idea about SNAP, WIC, HEAP, Meals on Wheels, Medicare, Medicaid \u2014 the list goes on. Those are programs that are being cut while the FAA cuts flights so we can\u2019t go visit our loved ones on Thanksgiving. While the Congress, one body of government that you are part of, that shut down the country, all the while food and home heating costs are going up. Explain that?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Furthermore, none of that affects any elected official, that\u2019s because they still receive a government paycheck and all the perks while the government is shut down. Can you explain that?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Joel Reitman <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nEast Marion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Congress must do its job<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nNo more excuses, no more continuing resolutions. Another government shutdown drama, another continuing resolution (CR) to \u201csave the day.\u201d Let\u2019s call it what it is: a failure of Congress to do its most basic job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The whole shutdown mess was absurd. We should never have had a CR to begin with. Every Sept. 30, Congress is supposed to pass all 12 appropriations bills that keep our government funded. That\u2019s not a suggestion \u2014 it\u2019s their duty. Instead, when they can\u2019t agree, they kick the can down the road with a \u201ctemporary funding measure\u201d to keep the lights on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The first continuing resolution was enacted on Oct.1, 1981, as a stopgap because lawmakers couldn\u2019t finish their work on time. Since then, Congress has managed to pass all appropriations bills by the deadline only four times. Four times in more than 40 years. That\u2019s not governance \u2014 that\u2019s negligence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And frankly, I don\u2019t care which party is to blame. This isn\u2019t about Republicans or Democrats. It\u2019s about accountability. Every member of Congress, regardless of ideology, should be held responsible for doing the job they were elected to do. We voted for them to represent us \u2014 not to delay, posture and pass endless CRs while the government lurches from one funding crisis to the next.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s time for serious reform. If Congress can\u2019t pass all appropriations bills by Sept. 30, there should be real penalties. Dock their pay. Cancel recess. Freeze campaign travel. Whatever it takes to make them feel the same urgency the rest of us feel when we miss a deadline at work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We deserve a government that functions \u2014 not one that survives on stopgaps and excuses. No more CRs. No more finger-pointing. Do your job, Congress. That\u2019s what we hired you to do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jack Malley <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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