Erika Peters, Author at The Suffolk Times

01.23.2020 News

Artist Jacqueline Penney celebrates more than 50 years on the North Fork

You may know artist Jacqueline Penney from her distinctive studio in Cutchogue — a renovated 1840s red barn on North Street that’s also her art gallery and home. Or you...

01.14.2020 Health

County to provide free flu shots at Riverhead Free Library Jan. 21

The Suffolk County Health Department will be offering free influenza immunization in Riverhead next week, following recent reports of a sharp increase in flu cases in the state. According...

01.14.2020 Community

‘The Lord’s Cupboard’ food pantry set to move to new location in Southold

The North Fork United Methodist Church’s food pantry, known as “The Lord’s Cupboard,” is gearing up to move from its current location in Cutchogue to a new home located...

12.30.2019 Government

Cuomo vetoes bill to establish East End affordable housing fund

Legislation that could have allowed a new real estate sales tax to fund affordable housing initiatives in the five East End towns was vetoed earlier this month by Governor...

08.02.2019 Religion

‘Historic’ visit planned Sunday at Greek church in Mattituck

The Transfiguration of Christ Greek Church Orthodox Church in Mattituck is set to receive a special visit from the newly enthroned Archbishop Elpidophoros of America on Sunday.

07.29.2019 Agriculture

Program in memory of Lyle Wells to benefit start-up farmers

The Peconic Land Trust has rolled out its new Lyle Wells Farm Equipment Co-op, a program developed to meet some of the equipment needs and capital challenges faced by...

07.24.2019 Business

Lucharitos, Greenport Harbor Brewing Co. team up for pro wrestling event

Marc LaMaina and Kevin Sage were reminiscing about the days of watching their wrestling heroes compete at the American Legion in Greenport. Mr. LaMaina, the owner of Lucharitos restaurants,...

07.22.2019 Government

Suffolk will begin countywide talks on ticks

A Tick Bite Prevention Education Campaign has been outlined by Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone, aimed at helping school-age children in summer camps and other outdoor programs about preventive...

07.18.2019 The Arts

North Fork Film Festival kicks off Friday night in Greenport

The Manhattan Film Institute’s North Fork Film Festival, a three-day event dedicated to education and creative expression in the art of filmmaking, returns to Greenport for its eighth season...

07.14.2019 Community

Youth volunteers aim to help the North Fork’s feral cat population

Some may think North Fork Country Kids: Rescue and Preservation Through Pedagogy is a mouthful of a name for an animal rescue group, but every word is essential to...

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