Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Southold Town Board will hear public comments on proposed changes to special events legislation in light of more activities at wineries and other sites around town.
Nearly three months after Southold Town’s Zoning Board of Appeals Chairwoman Leslie Weisman approached the Southold Town Board about changing special events code to evolve with “creative marketing strategies” that various business people are trying to put in place on the North Fork, the board is ready to hear from the public at a hearing on the issue Tuesday afternoon at 4:30 p.m. at Southold Town Hall. Southold Town’s special event permit currently only addresses issues associated with single, stand-alone events — like the NoFo Rock and Folk Fest held for the past two summers on the grounds of Peconic Bay Winery. Town zoning inspector Damon Rallis said in an earlier interview with Patch that the town didn’t anticipate a winery such as …
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Greenport is looking to remodel its fire stations, host a fishing tournament to benefit the Greenport American Legion, and will turn a historic tree into works of art.
As part of a long-term budgeting strategy, the Greenport Fire Department is having consultants come in and review fire headquarters on Third Street and station two on Flint Street for potential renovations. Trustee George Hubbard, who is also a warden in the department, said the department will have two sets of consultants come in and provide a list of ideas and possibilities to help modernize the buildings. Top priority is making the bathrooms handicap accessible and possibily modernizing the kitchen, according to Hubbard. The consultants, Hubbards said, specialize in renovating and remodeling fire departments. Mayor David Nyce said any renovations would be slated for the future. Third Street Tree to Live On in Art Last week the historic …
Riverhead once had an incorporated village in the 1920s.
The idea of galvanizing to make Jamesport an incorporated village is gaining steam. Georgette Keller, president of the Jamesport-South Jamesport Civic Association and Save Main Road organization founder, said the idea of creating an incorporated village in Jamesport is one that's currently being explored. To that end, Keller said research is being done to weigh the benefits to other incorporated villages in the area that have already undertaken the process. A forum is slated to be organized sometime in June, for residents to discuss the issue. "If Town Hall is not responsive to our community, we need to decide if this is an appropriate reason to incorporate," Keller said. "We need to be diligent." Richard Wines, chairman of Riverhead's …
Greenport village is making last minute preparations for the arrival of the Tall Ships and thousands of visitors.
With the arrival of six Tall Ships and thousands of visitors just days away, Greenport village employees and volunteers are working tirelessly to ready the village for a busy holiday weekend. Carnival rides are arriving, the flashing information board has been installed by the North Fork Parish Outreach, and village employees have been planting, painting and sprucing up the village in anticipation of an event which could be larger than the annual Maritime Festival. Village Clerk Sylvia Pirillo has been in communication with the Southold Town Police and said the two agencies have opened larger lines of communication in anticipation of the big weekend and that they are ready. Greenport Mayor David Nyce, whose idea it was to bring the ships …
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Mitchell Park and Marina
115 Front St, Greenport, NY
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The railroad says the goal is to control unruly passengers.
On Friday, the Long Island Rail Road banned alcohol on weekend trains coming out of Penn Station. All trains from midnight to 5 a.m. are now alcohol free and booze is also banned on LIRR platforms. The goal is to reduce the number of disorderly passengers and protect train crews from unruly riders, the LIRR said. What do you think of the idea? Is drinking a problem on the LIRR? Tell us in the poll or share your thoughts as a comment below.
Southold Town Police report charges of weapon possession and menacing in Greenport and a drunk driving charge in Mattituck.
The following information was supplied by the Southold Town Police Department. A criminal charge is only an accusation, and does not indicate convictions. • Michael Webster, 23, of Greenport, was charged with criminal possession of a weapon, resisting arrest, harassment, and menacing on May 20 at 8:11 p.m., after officers responded to a report that a man armed with a knife was attempting to enter a residence at 219 Main Street in the village, police said. Responding officers were able to take Webster into custody after a brief struggle, police said. Webster's girlfriend, Amanda Stetler, 20, of Greenport, also fought with responding officers and was taken into custody as well, police said. • Jairo Valdivia, 25, of Greenport, was …
Monday, May 21, 2012
The duck dish with dry rosé wine ruled the day at Waters Crest contest — but the creamy striped bass dish with an Asian twist was darn good too.
I’m glad I skipped breakfast this past Saturday. During my first go as a judge of “Master Chef Challenge II” — a fine-dining culinary contest / wine tasting at Waters Crest Winery in Cutchogue Saturday — I had an afternoon of a lot of indulging ahead of me. Sitting with co-judges Pascal Zugmeyer, a native of Toulouse, France and expert on all things food and wine, and Macari Vineyards winemaker Kelly Urbanik, who was educated in viticulture in California, I felt a bit like the redheaded stepchild of the panel. But, I did have the following on my side: I worked for about five months at a wine bar years ago, I’ve worked with all sorts of chefs at various waitressing jobs, I’ve written about Long Island Wine Country for almost four years now…
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Waters Crest Winery
22355 County Road 48, Cutchogue, NY
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'Tattoo: The Art of the Sailor' examines tattoo history and showcases local people with their own tattoos and stories — just in time for Greenport's Tall Ships Festival Memorial Day Weekend.
East End Seaport Museum Board member Keith McCamy is fascinated by the history of the tattoo — and with all the unique and personal stories associated with the famed form of body art. “Through tattoos, you have a fascinating glimpse into history and other cultures,” he said. “Sailors have been wearing tattoos for 300 years, since the days of Captain Cook. No one really wrote about them too much, the stories were always passed along orally." McCamy, the museum’s exhibit curator and website architect, and Greenport artist Arden Scott have worked for months putting together “Tattoo: The Art of the Sailor” display, which takes over half of the museum and will open to the public just in time for the Tall Ships Memorial Day Weekend hoopla. …
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East End Seaport Museum
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It's that time of year again, when parents spend afternoons cheering on kids. We want to see photos of your young superstars.
Nothing symbolizes small-town springtime better than the sight of scores of parents and kids flocking to North Fork ballfields every afternoon and weekend for kids' sporting events. Now, we'd like to see your photos. Share your photos of any youth sporting events that took place during the past week on North Fork Patch for your friends, neighbors, and families to share. And don't worry -- it's easy. Here are a few simple steps you need to follow. Then you'll be able to upload photos, announcements, events and comment on stories. Your photos will be included in our daily newsletter for thousands of your neighbors to see! You don't get the newsletter yet? What are you waiting for?
Over the past few weeks, several local businesses have caught on to the craze and claimed their business listings on Patch.
North Fork Patch grows every day, and we want to welcome our new users and readers each week. Businesses The following businesses' listings were claimed recently. You can claim yours too and enjoy more control over your page. Click here for more information. San Simeon by The Sound Andrew Stype Realty Clawflowers Aurichio and Smith Real Estate Really Good Mullen Motors Reviews On North Fork Patch, readers have the opportunity to review their favorite restaurants and shops simply by clicking on a business listing. Here are a few recent reviews: Wood Doctor Handyman Service, Jamesport: "They did a great job on our home — it never looked so good." - Betty Whritenour NoFo Wellness Center, Cutchogue: "I have been going to curves for years, and …
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10:52 am on Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Alisha Teresa Posteraro said on Facebook: "That would neat to attend..too bad I miss it again ...wont be on LI to mid June or July...maybe next year... I love historical ships! Enjoy event...." more ›