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Boys Basketball: Greenport court dedicated to Coach Al
Well before the festivities began, Al Edwards was shaking hands with friends in the stands when all of a sudden, a round of impromptu cheering erupted: “We — are — proud of you! We are proud of you!”...
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Greenport to hear from public on proposed leaf blower restrictions
The Greenport Village Board will hold a public hearing next week on a proposal to limit the use of the leaf blowers in the village. But don’t worry, your lawn mowers are safe, despite what the hearing...
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Top Stories 2017: Greenport woman killed in town’s first murder in over 20 years
A Greenport woman was found strangled in her Second Street home the night of July 10. The next day, police said, Jaime DeLeon-Tino, 23, was arrested on Osborn Avenue in Riverhead. He was charged with...
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2017 Businessperson of the Year: George Giannaris
The Hellenic Snack Bar & Restaurant in East Marion has been a family-owned business on the North Fork for a very long time. Beginning with John and Anna Giannaris, the same family has owned and...
View ArticleUpdate: Power restored in Greenport
Update, 4:10 p.m.: Power has been restored in Greenport. PSEG-Long Island crews were working on auto switching devices when the outage occurred, according to Elizabeth Flagler, a PSEG-Long Island...
View ArticleProposed leaf blower ban in Greenport blows over
The Greenport Village Board will not be enacting laws to ban the use of gas powered leaf blowers, the board decided at its work session Thursday. Acting in response to a petition signed by more than...
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Boys Basketball: Porters pound Settlers by 61
Greenport’s high-octane offense is fueled by its defense and lightning-quick transition. That quick-handed defense makes steals and produces turnovers. The points quickly add up and, voilá, the wins...
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Iconic lions to roar back to life in Greenport
No one in Greenport seems to know exactly when the two cast-iron lions first appeared on the front steps of an old sea captain’s house at 433 Main St. It’s likely they were put there sometime in the...
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Greenport basketball broadcasts give East Marion man, students a chance to shine
Microphones were set up and a camera focused on the live action on the basketball court. The play-by-play announcer excitedly described the scene with the help of a color commentator by his side,...
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Guest Spot: Saying farewell to Greenport’s The Book Scout
It was a sad day last week when Pete Stevens walked out the door of The Book Scout for the last time. It was another link cut from the chain connecting us to the past, back to a time when rents were...
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Boys Basketball: Porters cut down nets as undefeated league champs
Step one is complete. Now, it’s onto the playoffs. The Greenport Porters capped an undefeated League VIII championship with a resounding win over Bridgehampton Friday night in a game that was never in...
View ArticleProposal would limit time for outdoor drinking at Maritime Festival
Concerned about the amount of drinking at past events, the Greenport Village Board is planning to reduce the hours where residents can carry open containers of alcohol at this fall’s Maritime Festival....
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Good turnout for the Washington’s Birthday Parade in Greenport
Hundreds lined the streets of Greenport as the Greenport Fire Department hosted its 173rd annual Washington’s Birthday Parade Saturday afternoon. Fire departments from as far west as Port Washington...
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Boys Basketball: For Porters, revenge comes with county title
Late in the second quarter, Jordan Fonseca dropped in a three-point shot from the right wing, promptly did an about-face and executed a proper bow to a section of cheering Greenport fans. After the...
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Photos: See the highlights of Greenport’s championship
The Greenport boys basketball team won its first county title since 2010 Sunday afternoon by defeating The Stony Brook School, 71-41, at Suffolk Community College in Selden. The 20-2 Porters will play...
View ArticleBoys Basketball: Greenport advances in county tournament
Two days after winning the Class C county championship, the Greenport boys basketball team faced Class D winner Bridgehampton in the Section XI Tournament Monday afternoon at Suffolk County Community...
View ArticleMan takes plea for attempted kidnapping, not rape
A Southold man who was facing a first-degree attempted rape charge has pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of second-degree attempted kidnapping. Jose Amadeo Perez, 40, was accused of attempting to drag...
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Roller rink at the Greenport American Legion set for March opening
The Greenport American Legion will be open for skating in mid-march, general Manager Mindy Ryan said Monday. Last month, the legion experienced a minor setback when the skate floor that was ordered...
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Boys Basketball: Murray’s spark isn’t enough for Porters
With Jordan Fonseca hobbled by an ailing ankle, Myles Murray figured he would see a little more playing time than usual Saturday, but he couldn’t have foreseen the impact he would have on the game. In...
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25 years after Greenport woman found murdered, case remains open
Gladys Randall lived alone in apartment F-55 at Driftwood Cove in Greenport. She was 69 and used a wheelchair. She had no known close ties with family, but a health aide would help her with household...
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