Observers note that pandemic controversies such as masks and school closings are a thing of the past. But they also see a concerted strategy by some to tone down culture war issues, which didn't serve them well last year.
Here’s a bite-sized look at what we are hearing: East Haven Mayor Joe Carfora left the Greater New Haven Regional Council of Governments meeting after his motion to table the expansion of Tweed-New Haven Airport failed.
The town will revamp the group, citing as a model Islip's Unity Council, which focuses on bringing people together, rather than reacting to bias incidents, one official said.
With millions of square feet of new construction planned, the Greater Ronkonkoma Civic Assoc. wants legislators and developers to speak directly to residents.