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Greenport courts to be renamed after four former residents
The Third Street basketball court was resurfaced in August. (Cyndi Murray photo) Greenport’s Third Street basketball court is not only receiving a new look, but a new name as well. To honor four...
View ArticleTraffic advisory in effect this weekend in Greenport
Southold Town Police have issued a traffic advisory ahead of this weekend’s East End Seaport Museum Maritime Festival. The streets of downtown Greenport will be closed to traffic on Route 25 between...
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Greenport News: PTA collecting donations through Oct. 18
I do believe autumn has arrived a bit early this year. There’s a nip in the air but, as every cloud has a silver lining, I think I have to admit it’s good sleeping weather. Congratulations to Lisa...
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In the shadow of the Maritime Festival, a Greenport rarity
Congressman Tim Bishop cuts the ribbon at Widow’s Hole Oysters on Saturday morning. (Credit: Joseph Pinciaro) It was a fitting day for a commercial dock to open up in Greenport, albeit a rare occasion...
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Photos: Paul Drum Character Breakfast in Greenport
Pirate Warren Breuer, left, with Paul Drum and mermaid Priscilla Kavanagh. (Credit: Katharine Schroeder photos) The first annual Paul Drum Character Breakfast was held at Front Street Station in...
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Cops: Greenport woman spit in officer’s face during DWI arrest
A 26-year old Greenport resident spit in a police officer’s face after she was caught driving drunk on Sunday, police said. Shakir Orr was stopped by for failing to maintain her lane around 5:30 a.m....
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Greenport Village Board rejects historic art proposal
Flanders artist Andrea Cote at last year’s “Eyes on Main Street” event in Riverhead. (Credit: Tim Gannon) A plan to bring a multimedia art project to Mitchell Park was voted down by the Greenport...
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Peconic Landing hosts groundbreaking, finalizes emergency agreement
Bob Syron, CEO of Peconic Landing, speaks at a groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday. (Credit: Cyndi Murray) Peconic Landing and the Greenport Fire District put the finishing touches on a new emergency...
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Village wants Greenport road included in DOT paving project
Greenport Village Board members want village streets included in the state Department of Transportation’s $6.9 million project to repave 14 miles from Tuckers Lane in Southold east to the end of Main...
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Greenport school officials defend district following audit report
Greenport Superintendent David Gamberg at Monday night’s Board of Education meeting. (Credit: Jen Nuzzo) Greenport School District officials are defending the district’s financial standing after the...
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Oysterponds Column: Milestones, library and church news
Happy fall. Wow, did that summer go fast! It appears, however, that we will be experiencing summer weather all week, so enjoy. There are many milestones to report this week. Congratulations to Irene...
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Editorial: Suffolk should act now to ensure safety on Route 48
(Credit: Paul Squire) How many people have to die before Suffolk County does something to provide real safety for pedestrians crossing a stretch of County Road 48 near Soundview Restaurant, where...
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Village Hall Notes: Hunting lottery, Third Street park dedication
Greenport Village Hall The Village of Greenport is holding a lottery for deer hunters looking to bow hunt in Moore’s Woods. The village is issuing a maximum of five permits for use of the western end...
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Gamberg on education: Wisdom through both old and new eyes
Superintendent David Gamberg during a Greenport school board meeting earlier this month. (Credit: Jen Nuzzo) An African proverb speaks about the importance of embracing the wisdom of someone who is new...
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Hundreds gather for George David launch party in Greenport
John Costello waves the flag, signaling the start of the launch. The last time brothers John and George Costello launched a barge they built together, the year was 1991. And they made a party out of...
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Floyd Memorial Library budget vote from 2 to 8 p.m. today
Residents will go to the polls today to vote on Floyd Memorial Library’s proposed $1.01 million budget that reflects an increase of about $19,000 over the current spending plan. Library director Lisa...
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Gustavson Column: The answer’s staring us right in the face
I’ve got an idea: Let’s reroute Route 48 to the south in order to avoid further pedestrian deaths near the Soundview. Or build a pedestrian bridge or tunnel across the highway. Better yet, let’s move...
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Court dedication prompts discussion about naming policy
Al Edwards talking to his players during his last game as Greenport’s coach. (Credit: Garret Meade, file) Now that recommendations have been made to dedicate an indoor basketball court to retired coach...
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Greenport Column: Blessing of the Animals today
Gail Horton and her dog Sparky wait their turn for a blessing in 2012. (Credit: Katharine Schroeder, file) Congratulations are definitely in order for Jamie and Walter Sledge, who got a surprise when...
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Column: Life, death and dessert at the Death Café
This cake was brought to the first Death Café meeting at Floyd Memorial Library. (Credit: Rachel Young) There’s a scene in the 1977 film “Annie Hall” in which Woody Allen’s character is at a bookstore...
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