Greenport News

The following information was supplied by the Southold Town Police Department . A criminal charge is only an accusation, and does not indicate convictions.i»¿i»¿i»¿i»¿i»¿ Thomas Frangidane, 42, of Medford was charged with second-degree assault on May 26 at 6:46 p.m., after police responded to a report that Frangidane threw a glass plate at a ... (more)

OurA East End Report, a wrap-up of the week's news from Greenport to Riverhead to Montauk, recaps each Patch site's most compelling story.

With all eyes on Greenport this Memorial Day weekend, the Long Island Aquarium & Exhibition Center is offering a stress-free way to get to the festivities by boat .

If you're wandering around Greenport for the Tall Ships festival this weekend, you might want to pop into Kessie, a Front Street store for those seeking unique antiques and other collectables.

With a special offer, the Long Island Railroad, Suffolk County Legis. Ed Romaine, and the Village of Greenport want to encourage people to take the train to the Tall Ships festival this coming weekend.

On the opening day for the Sag Harbor Farmers' Market last Saturday afternoon, patrons nibbled warm empanadas and homemade organic strawberry rhubarb ice cream, crusty loaves of bread from Blue Duck Bakery and greens from one of five organic farmers at the market.A A Dave "the mushroom man" Falkowski spoke to one shopper about recipes, while Art ... (more)

Oysterponds Elementary School board members decided to end discussions about giving parents the option of sending kids to Mattituck for secondary education and are putting forth the same $5.4 million 2012-13 budget to the public for a revote That budget was voted down on May 15 with 253 no, 192 yes.

While spacious enough for 53 passengers, unlike the North and South ferry services to and from Shelter Island, the ferry will not be large enough for vehicles, unless you count bicycles.

In preparation for the Memorial Day weekend Tall Ship Challenge, the Southold Town Police Dive Team will be conducting dive operations along the Greenport waterfront beginning on Wednesday to provide harbor security for the Tall Ship sailing vessels.

The following information was supplied by the Southold Town Police Department . A criminal charge is only an accusation, and does not indicate convictions.i»¿i»¿i»¿i»¿i»¿ a€¢ 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 ... (more)

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.

In COMMACK accident investigation work on NY RT-25 EB after CR-14/INDIAN HEAD RD and before OLD WILLETS PATH/PLYMOUTH BLVD in SMITHTOWN In SMITHTOWN accident investigation work on NY RT-25 WB after OLD WILLETS PATH/PLYMOUTH BLVD and before CR-14/INDIAN HEAD RD in COMMACK A knife-wielding man and his girlfriend were arrested Sunday evening following ... (more)

Oysterponds Elementary School was the only district on the North Fork to fail in passing its 2012-13 budget Tuesday night.

GREENPORT, N.Y. - Melina Angelson and husband, Perry, opened up The Loft - the bar / restaurant above the Harbour Front Deli on the corner of Front and First Streets in Greenport - last weekend just in time for Mother's Day as usual.

After years of discussions that always seemed to plateau, we're pleased to see plans for a Hampton Jitney-operated passenger ferry between Sag Harbor and Greenport finally coming to fruition.

Runoff with high nitrogen levels is part of the reason for a ban on shellfish enacted in Sag Harbor Cove.

Now that the dust has settled a bit two days after Oysterpond Elementary School's proposed budget for 2012-13 failed to pass, we want to hear from you - the voters who decided against the budget, the parents of children in the Oysterponds School District, and the observers who have seen years of political strife amongst board members and ... (more)

The Tall Ships Challenge in Greenport is looking to be pretty cool. 7 tremendously beautiful tall ships will be headed to Greenport where tourists and locals can board the ships, talk to the crew and learn about their history, and also enjoy a carnival and live music that will be hosted by the Town.The history of tall ships is just so amazing.

Get out and enjoy all the North Fork has to offer today - here are five highlights: 1. San Simeon by the Sound nursing facility in Greenport will host a special reception from 4:30 to 6:30 for Caregiver Appreciation Day.

Just days before the May 15 school budget vote, some Greenport residents received a mailer from the Conservative Society for Action revealing teacher salaries and urging voters to vote "no" on the school budet.