Joseph Pinciaro, Author at The Suffolk Times

07.29.2016 Agriculture

Changing agriculture industry leading to more parcels for sale

While much of Suffolk County abandoned its agricultural heritage in the 20th century, portions of the North Fork’s two towns still serve as reminders of that way of life.

05.19.2016 Government

Blighted property in Greenport may become a Habitat for Humanity home

On Nov. 25, 2003, Suffolk County Executive Robert Gaffney transferred a foreclosed property to the Village of Greenport, earmarking it for use as affordable housing. Now, after 13 years...

05.15.2016 Columns

Column: Seven years on Long Island … just like that

Almost exactly a year ago, a former colleague of mine, Michael White, penned a column titled “Seven years in community newspapers.” After seven years with Times Review Media Group,...

05.07.2016 Community

In late teacher’s honor, reading program reaches local kids

When she died at age 59 in 2010, Carol Pufahl left a legacy that included a love not only of reading and writing, but of teaching essential skills. On...

05.06.2016 Environment

County: Algal blooms found in Laurel Lake

The Suffolk County Department of Health is advising residents to keep their pets — and, for those young’uns looking for a chilly swim — children out of Laurel Lake...

05.01.2016 Health

Health: Fitness races aren’t your average workout

More than 37 percent of people age 20 and over are obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control. As if finding time to work out isn’t hard enough...

04.30.2016 Columns

Column: Saying goodbye to an old friend — my car

We’ve been through the mountains of New Hampshire together and driven the scenic route on Cape Cod more than once. We’ve been to concerts and baseball games, job interviews...

04.25.2016 Agriculture

Farming gets a say in Suffolk’s future — for good

Last Tuesday, during the same meeting at which they officially adopted a long-term agricultural stewardship plan, Suffolk County legislators also gave another nod to the vital role farming plays...

04.20.2016 Education

Quiet Board of Ed races this year — except in Mattituck-Cutchogue

While most North Fork board of education candidates will run unopposed next month, Mattituck-Cutchogue will see seven candidates competing for three open seats.

04.18.2016 Community

Greenport goes without power Monday morning

Greenport’s power went down around 9:30 a.m. after a circuit breaker at PSEG Long Island’s Southold station tripped.

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