Tuesday, May 22, 2012
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.
Monday, May 21, 2012
Each of the North Fork's bed & breakfasts brings something unique. But which
would send a friend to?
Let’s face it, this area is one of the most beautiful places in the country, especially in the warmer months when visitors flock to enjoy the beaches, villages, restaurants, vineyards and the rest of the scenery. Luckily the region is dotted with charming bed & breakfasts, giving all those travelers places to stay with their own unique styles. This week, let’s find out which local B&B you recommend most for out-of-town guests. Reader's Choice is a new weekly feature where we ask you – our readers – to tell us your top picks on the businesses and local attractions that get your loyalty. Each Monday we’ll list our nominees recommendations. Did we leave your go-to spot off the list? Go ahead and add it in comments. On Friday we’ll tabulate …
Monday, May 14, 2012
Living on an Island, it’s hard not to find fresh seafood. But what local spot
has you hooked?
It’s one of the joys of living on Long Island, the abundance of fresh seafood and the sheer number of places where the local oysters are shucked and slurped by the dozen, where bright red lobsters drip with drawn butter and fillets of fish from fluke to tuna come baked, broiled or fried. So this week let’s find out what local seafood place has you hook, line and sinker. Reader's Choice is a new weekly feature where we ask you – our readers – to tell us your top picks on the businesses and local attractions that get your loyalty. Each Monday we’ll list our nominees recommendations. Did we leave your go-to spot off the list? Go ahead and add it in comments. On Friday we’ll tabulate all of the poll votes, comments, recent directory reviews …
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Beach glass is a treasure for many.
You can spot them on any East End beach — heads bent, bags in hand, walking slowly along the water's edge, desperately searching. But the scores of treasure hunters are not looking for shells; instead, they're hoping to spot a glistening piece of beach glass. Beach glass comes in a rainbow of colors. Blue, green, brown and the elusive red, which is the second hardest to find, next to prize orange pieces that can only be found on the most successful hunts. Patch wants to know where you have been successful in finding beach glass? Respond in the comment section below.
Monday, May 7, 2012
Priscilla Ruffin, the president of East End Hospice, Inc. tells residents to beware of a possible scam.
Recently, it was brought to my attention that some area residents are being solicited by phone to give donations to “hospice” and in at least one incidence when asked, the caller was reluctant to reveal the name of the organization to receive the donation. Please be aware, East End Hospice has never, is not now nor has any plan to engage in soliciting donations via the telephone. Granted, donations to East End Hospice are welcome and necessary to support activities such as our highly acclaimed children’s bereavement programs, providing groups and individual therapy sessions to children and parents all across the East End; Camp Good Grief which in this the 15th year is expected to be attended by over 100 children; and the very exciting new …
Monday, April 30, 2012
Where do you go to treat mom right and show your appreciation on Mother’s Day?
After you’re done with the hugs, hand-made cards and fresh-cut flowers, wash it all down with another Mother’s Day tradition: Sunday brunch. So where do you go to treat mom right and show your appreciation on Mother’s Day? Time to weigh in. North Fork Patch is looking to unearth the most trusted spot for Mother’s Day brunch in town. Readers’ Choice is our weekly feature where we ask you – our readers – to tell us your top picks. Each Monday we’ll list our nominees – this week it’s best spot for Mother’s Day brunch – and ask for your votes. Did we leave your go-to spot off the list? Go ahead and add it in comments. Then vote. Readers' Choice winners are all up to you, so it's important not only to vote below, but also be sure to share this …
Saturday, April 28, 2012
A round-up of readers' comments.
On April 19 Patch published an article about area Baymen asking the Preservation League of New York State that "baymen and their skills" be added to the list of historic and cultural resources in need of saving. The request came on the heels of a decision in Maryland last month to add "watermen" to the Endangered Maryland List for 2012. Patch readers' had a lot to say on the topic and began questioning government regulation over waterways. The following is a round-up of their thoughts. Feel free to add to the conversation by posting a comment below and/or answer the poll question. Via East Hampton Facebook, Patricia Hope said, "That's not a bad idea." mickey miller said, "You bet — it's a great idea for the fishermen to have recognition …
Friday, April 27, 2012
There's no arguing that the local vino has its fans, but how deep does the juice run in the community?
Earlier this week in a drive along Sound Avenue we spotted new signs outside Martha Clara Vineyards in Riverhead asking passersby to "Drink Local." It's a common call-out found in areas that support robust local wine regions, and there's no denying that there is a very healthy community, living on the North or South forks or in other areas of Long Island, who live and breathe this credo. One Facebook group, Eat Long Island, Drink Long Island, is clear testament to this. But how deep does that run in the community at large? We'd love to find out. In the comments section below, let us know if you count yourself among the "Drink Local" crowd. If so, what are your favorites? Do you join wine clubs or hit the tasting rooms when either stocking …
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Wölffer Estate Vineyard
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Channing Daughters' Winery
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Ivy League Flowers & Gifts of Southold swept this week's contest in a florist-plenty region.
North Fork Patch readers have decided the winner of this week's Readers' Choice poll. Their choice for best florist is Ivy League Flowers & Gifts of Southold. Readers’ Choice is a weekly feature where we ask you to tell us your top picks. Each Monday we’ll list our nominees — this week was florists — and ask for your recommendation. Here are a few comments on local florists and the poll results: "Ivy league Florist did the most beautiful arrangement of rustic flowers for one of our brides. They were great about working with her ideas. We have also ordered lovely arrangements for customers from Shelter Island and we love, love, love Clawflowers for the most beautiful herb arrangements and unique planters. And we are still exploring." — …
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Ivy League Flowers & Gifts
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Monday, April 16, 2012
This week Patch wants to know which local eatery is your fail-safe.
Every community is home to several Chinese restaurants and local residents are passionate about which is their favorite. This week, North Fork Patch wants to know which local Chinese restaurant you run to when looking to get your take-out fix. We’ve highlighted a few choices below. If we’ve missed one, let us know in the comments section. Readers’ Choice is a new weekly feature where we ask you – our readers – to tell us your top picks on the businesses and local attractions that get your loyalty. Each Monday we’ll list our recommendations and on Friday we’ll tabulate all of the poll votes, comments, recent directory reviews and emails and crown a Reader’s Choice. Please only vote once in the poll, because any attempt to game the results …
Taylor K. Vecsey
1:57 pm on Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Via East Hampton Patch Facebook, Bob Ehmann said, "All it takes is 1 drunk A hole!!!" Theresa Margaret said "Yes, it protects others" more ›