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Northforker staffers Grant Parpan and Michelina Da Fonte share their favorite places to eat on the North Fork in January. Brought to you by Sheri Winter Parker of Corcoran: https://sheriwinterparker.com/
Northforker staffers Grant Parpan, Tara Smith, Michelina Da Fonte and Lee Meyer discuss their personal favorite memories and moments on the North Fork in 2021 and one thing they're each looking forward to in the year ahead. Brought to you by Sheri Winter Parker of Corcoran: https://sheriwinterparker.com/
From a throwback Thanksgiving to cooking with private chefs, the November issue of northforker magazine has plenty of content for foodies to get excited about. But it's also an at home issue for fall, and we go inside acclaimed actress Isabella Rossellini's bed and breakfast in Brookhaven, let North Fork artist Melissa Hyatt bring more color into your homes and pay a visit to one of the more unique and historic houses on the North Fork. Of course, we also learn about the beautiful fall flowers that grace the cover and so much more. Northforker staffers Grant Parpan, Lee Meyer and Charity Robey discuss the issue in this week's bonus podcast episode. Brought to you by Sheri Winter Parker of Corcoran: https://sheriwinterparker.com/
Southold Town Board candidates Anthony Sannino, Brian Mealy, Greg Williams and Greg Doroski sit down with the editors of The Suffolk Times to discuss the issues in this year's campaign. The Oct. 14 interview was conducted by Town Hall reporter Brianne Ledda and editors Steve Wick, Joe Werkmeister and Grant Parpan.
Riverhead Town Supervisor Yvette Aguiar and Councilwoman Catherine Kent sit down with the editors of the News-Review to discuss the issues in this year's campaign. The Oct. 15 interview was conducted by Town Hall reporter Tim Gannon and editors Steve Wick, Joe Werkmeister and Grant Parpan.
Riverhead Town Board candidates Juan Micieli-Martinez, Bob Kern and Ken Rothwell sit down with the editors of the Riverhead News-Review to discuss the issues in this year's campaign. The Oct. 8 interview was conducted by Town Hall reporter Tim Gannon and editors Steve Wick, Joe Werkmeister and Grant Parpan. Candidate Evelyn Hobson Womack was unable to attend.
Suffolk Times town hall reporter Brianne Ledda discusses last week's public hearing regarding The Enclaves, a hotel and restaurant proposal in Southold. In this episode, we also hear from some of the people who spoke in support and against the project at the hearing. This episode of Closer Look was hosted and edited by Grant Parpan. Field recording by Brianne Ledda.
The October issue of northforker magazine is now on newsstands and it celebrates the harvest season. Content director Grant Parpan discusses the new issue with editorial director Marisa Fox and contributing writer Charity Robey.
Lifestyle editorial director Sara Austin and contributing writer Lauren Parker join Grant Parpan to discuss the creativity issue of northforker magazine. It's a celebration of artists, artisans and all creators who help make the North Fork of Long Island the special place it is.
This week on Behind The Headlines, the panel discusses a number of issues, including a Mattituck property owner's resistance to Southold Town's efforts to use eminent domain to purchase the land for a passive park; plans to build Island Water Park at the EPCAL park in Calverton and overall efforts to develop EPCAL; a story about Riverhead Police Officer Rob Sprotson, who returned to duty following a near fatal car accident last March; charges against a school bus driver who allegedly drove campers to a summer camp while drunk; and the 25th anniversary of the TWA Flight 800 air disaster. https://www.facebook.com/shaw11946 (Joseph P. Shaw, )Executive Editor, https://www.27east.com/ (The Express News Group) https://www.facebook.com/wpsutton (Bill Sutton,) Managing Editor, https://www.27east.com/ (The Express News Group) https://www.facebook.com/civiletti (Denise Civiletti,) Editor/Publisher, https://riverheadlocal.com/ (RiverheadLocal) https://www.facebook.com/grant.parpan (Grant Parpan), Content Director, https://suffolktimes.timesreview.com/ (Times-Review Media Group)
This week on Behind The Headlines, the panel discusses a number of issues, including a Mattituck property owner's resistance to Southold Town's efforts to use eminent domain to purchase the land for a passive park; plans to build Island Water Park at the EPCAL park in Calverton and overall efforts to develop EPCAL; a story about Riverhead Police Officer Rob Sprotson, who returned to duty following a near fatal car accident last March; charges against a school bus driver who allegedly drove campers to a summer camp while drunk; and the 25th anniversary of the TWA Flight 800 air disaster. https://www.facebook.com/shaw11946 (Joseph P. Shaw, )Executive Editor, https://www.27east.com/ (The Express News Group) https://www.facebook.com/wpsutton (Bill Sutton,) Managing Editor, https://www.27east.com/ (The Express News Group) https://www.facebook.com/civiletti (Denise Civiletti,) Editor/Publisher, https://riverheadlocal.com/ (RiverheadLocal) https://www.facebook.com/grant.parpan (Grant Parpan), Content Director, https://suffolktimes.timesreview.com/ (Times-Review Media Group)
This week on Behind The Headlines, the panel discusses The Suffolk Times' ongoing investigation into a retirement party for an outgoing Southold Town Police sergeant held last May without masks and with no social distancing; fallout this week regarding a study of the Southampton Village Police Department; the passage this week of a Congressional commission to look into the January 6 insurrection, and U.S. Representative Lee Zeldin's opposition to it; and the new CDC mask guidance and New York's easing of restrictions. https://www.facebook.com/shaw11946 (Joseph P. Shaw,) Executive Editor, The Express News Group, https://www.facebook.com/wpsutton (Bill Sutton), Managing Editor, The Express News Group https://www.facebook.com/grant.parpan (Grant Parpan), Content Director, Times-Review Media Group https://www.facebook.com/brian.cosgrove.7186 (Brian Cosgrove,) Host of The Afternoon Ramble, WLIW-FM 88.3
This week on Behind The Headlines, the panel discusses The Suffolk Times' ongoing investigation into a retirement party for an outgoing Southold Town Police sergeant held last May without masks and with no social distancing; fallout this week regarding a study of the Southampton Village Police Department; the passage this week of a Congressional commission to look into the January 6 insurrection, and U.S. Representative Lee Zeldin's opposition to it; and the new CDC mask guidance and New York's easing of restrictions. https://www.facebook.com/shaw11946 (Joseph P. Shaw,) Executive Editor, The Express News Group, https://www.facebook.com/wpsutton (Bill Sutton), Managing Editor, The Express News Group https://www.facebook.com/grant.parpan (Grant Parpan), Content Director, Times-Review Media Group https://www.facebook.com/brian.cosgrove.7186 (Brian Cosgrove,) Host of The Afternoon Ramble, WLIW-FM 88.3
This week, the panel discusses the latest advances in the story about the legalization of recreational marijuana in New York State and how local governments are responding; a report by Stony Brook University scientist Dr. Chris Gobler on the horrific quality of waterbodies in East Hampton Town and the general state of water quality on the East End; and an ethics complaint filed against a Riverhead planner for his work on a proposal to build a proposed 7-Eleven in Riverside, in the Town of Southampton. https://www.facebook.com/wpsutton (Bill Sutton,) Managing Editor, The Express News Group https://www.facebook.com/annette.hinkle (Annette Hinkle,) Arts & Living Editor, Express News Group https://www.facebook.com/grant.parpan (Grant Parpan), Content Director, Times-Review Media Group https://www.facebook.com/drattray (David Rattray,) Editor, The East Hampton Star https://www.facebook.com/civiletti (Denise Civiletti), Editor/Publisher, Riverhead Local
This week, the panel discusses the latest advances in the story about the legalization of recreational marijuana in New York State and how local governments are responding; a report by Stony Brook University scientist Dr. Chris Gobler on the horrific quality of waterbodies in East Hampton Town and the general state of water quality on the East End; and an ethics complaint filed against a Riverhead planner for his work on a proposal to build a proposed 7-Eleven in Riverside, in the Town of Southampton. https://www.facebook.com/wpsutton (Bill Sutton,) Managing Editor, The Express News Group https://www.facebook.com/annette.hinkle (Annette Hinkle,) Arts & Living Editor, Express News Group https://www.facebook.com/grant.parpan (Grant Parpan), Content Director, Times-Review Media Group https://www.facebook.com/drattray (David Rattray,) Editor, The East Hampton Star https://www.facebook.com/civiletti (Denise Civiletti), Editor/Publisher, Riverhead Local
This week, the panel discusses the influx of new residents to the East End in the wake of the pandemic, and the effect that has had and will have in the future, including adding to the affordable housing crisis; an update on the Shinnecock Nation's plans to construct a casino just outside of Southampton Village and the effect that might have on an already overburdened traffic situation; the arrest of Southold political figure Damon Rallis, who was charged with distributing child pornography; and efforts to preserve John Steinbeck's former Sag Harbor home, which hit the market last week for $17.9 million. https://www.facebook.com/shaw11946 (Joseph P. Shaw), Executive Editor, The Express News Group https://www.facebook.com/wpsutton (Bill Sutton), Managing Editor, The Express News Group https://www.facebook.com/kathryn.g.menu (Kathryn Men)u, Co-Publisher, The Express News Group https://www.facebook.com/grant.parpan (Grant Parpan), Content Director, Times-Review Media Group https://www.facebook.com/michael.mackey.984 (Michael Mackey), Local Host For Long Island Morning Edition, WLIW-FM
This week, the panel discusses the influx of new residents to the East End in the wake of the pandemic, and the effect that has had and will have in the future, including adding to the affordable housing crisis; an update on the Shinnecock Nation's plans to construct a casino just outside of Southampton Village and the effect that might have on an already overburdened traffic situation; the arrest of Southold political figure Damon Rallis, who was charged with distributing child pornography; and efforts to preserve John Steinbeck's former Sag Harbor home, which hit the market last week for $17.9 million. https://www.facebook.com/shaw11946 (Joseph P. Shaw), Executive Editor, The Express News Group https://www.facebook.com/wpsutton (Bill Sutton), Managing Editor, The Express News Group https://www.facebook.com/kathryn.g.menu (Kathryn Men)u, Co-Publisher, The Express News Group https://www.facebook.com/grant.parpan (Grant Parpan), Content Director, Times-Review Media Group https://www.facebook.com/michael.mackey.984 (Michael Mackey), Local Host For Long Island Morning Edition, WLIW-FM
The panelists discuss New York State and Suffolk County agreeing to allow high-risk high school sports beginning in February, and one school's decision not to participate; ongoing civil case in Riverhead resulting from a fatal DWI crash in 2014; and discussions about a proposed paid parking app in East Hampton Village. https://www.facebook.com/shaw11946 (Joseph P. Shaw), Executive Editor, The Express News Group https://www.facebook.com/wpsutton (Bill Sutton), Managing Editor, The Express News Group https://www.facebook.com/drattray (David Rattray), Editor, The East Hampton Star https://www.facebook.com/grant.parpan (Grant Parpan), Content Director, Times-Review Media Group https://www.facebook.com/cailin.riley (Cailin Riley), Contributing Writer, The Express News Group
The panelists discuss New York State and Suffolk County agreeing to allow high-risk high school sports beginning in February, and one school's decision not to participate; ongoing civil case in Riverhead resulting from a fatal DWI crash in 2014; and discussions about a proposed paid parking app in East Hampton Village. https://www.facebook.com/shaw11946 (Joseph P. Shaw), Executive Editor, The Express News Group https://www.facebook.com/wpsutton (Bill Sutton), Managing Editor, The Express News Group https://www.facebook.com/drattray (David Rattray), Editor, The East Hampton Star https://www.facebook.com/grant.parpan (Grant Parpan), Content Director, Times-Review Media Group https://www.facebook.com/cailin.riley (Cailin Riley), Contributing Writer, The Express News Group
With winter in full swing, local restaurants and restaurant workers could use your support now more than ever. In this week's podcast listen as northforker staffers Michelina Da Fonte and Grant Parpan discuss some simple ways to show your love to restaurants and industry folks across the North Fork from purchasing wine, beer, and more along with your takeout to donating to #TheMermaidProject. This week's episode is brought to you by Sheri Winter Parker of Corcoran: sheriwinterparker.com/ Published: January 20, 2021
Host Grant Parpan is joined by Times Review Media Group reporter Tara Smith, editor Joe Werkmeister and executive editor Steve Wick to break down the local results of the 2020 election. They'll talk about how voters in Riverhead and Southold towns cast their ballots in the presidential and congressional races this November and more.
This year Thanksgiving has us feeling even more grateful than usual. Good health, quality time, and great food are the things that topping our list. Listen to staffers Michelina Da Fonte and Grant Parpan talk about their plans for Thanksgiving and what will be on their tables this year. This week's episode is brought to you by Eastbay Builders Inc.: eastbaybuildersinc.com Published: November 24, 2020
In this special episode of Closer Look, Times Review content director Grant Parpan and editor Joe Werkmeister (6:30) discuss some of the more recent COVID-19 headlines — from a tragic death to a months-long recovery and recent school closings. Plus Grant tells the story of a ventilator made from household items through the voice of one its creators, Greenport High School senior Emily McInnis (1:53). This week's episode was brought to you by Riverhead Ford Lincoln and Riverhead Buick GMC. https://www.riverheadford.net/ https://www.riverheadbuickgmc.com/
Sure, the traffic is painful, but we're here to say embrace the craziness of the fall season and enjoy a perfect weekend on the North Fork. Listen as northforker staffers Michelina Da Fonte and Grant Parpan chart their perfect autumn North Fork weekends. This podcast episode is brought to you by Eastbay Builders Inc.: www.eastbaybuildersinc.com
Trying to plan out your day of wine tasting across the North Fork can be overwhelming. Lucky for you we have taken the legwork out of it and are full of suggestions on where to taste and learn all about North Fork wine. Listen to staffers Michelina Da Fonte and Sara Austin chat through a winery pairing guide that content director, Grant Parpan, crafted on northforker.com. This week's episode is brought to you by Eastbay Builders Inc.: eastbaybuildersinc.com Published: September 23, 2020
There is no shortage of great coffee on the North Fork. Listen to staffers Michelina Da Fonte, Sara Austin, and Grant Parpan chat about some of their favorite spots to get coffee from Greenport to Shirley. This week's episode is brought to you by Eastbay Builders Inc.: eastbaybuildersinc.com Published: September 9, 2020
From farm tours to picnic spots, there are so many great ways for families to enjoy the North Fork during summer. Listen to staffers Michelina Da Fonte, Grant Parpan and Sara Austin chat about their favorite things they've done with their families this summer. This week's episode is brought to you by Eastbay Builders Inc.: eastbaybuildersinc.com/ Published: August 19, 2020
We continue on our summertime theme by picking our favorite North Fork spots for lobster rolls, ice cream, pie and much, much more good stuff. Listen to staffers Grant Parpan, Sara Austin and Felicia LaLomia chat about some of the items they can't get enough of. This week's episode is brought to you by Eastbay Builders Inc.: https://eastbaybuildersinc.com/ Published: August 12, 2020
Listen as staffers Grant Parpan and Michelina Da Fonte give their picks for their favorite farm stand items and specifically where to get them. This week's episode is brought to you by Goodfood.: www.gfperiod.com Published: July 8, 2020
Listen as staffers Grant Parpan and Michelina Da Fonte chat about new openings across the North Fork and some places they're looking forward to checking out. This week's episode is brought to you by Goodfood.: www.gfperiod.com Published: June 24, 2020
Listen as staffers Grant Parpan and Michelina Da Fonte chat about events happening in-person and virtually across the North Fork this weekend. This week's episode is brought to you by Goodfood.: www.gfperiod.com Published: June 17, 2020
Listen as staffers Grant Parpan and Michelina Da Fonte chat about some of the North Fork restaurants that are reopening for outdoor dining and hear some of the restaurants they are most looking forward to dining at. This week's episode is brought to you by Eastbay Builders Inc.: eastbaybuildersinc.com Published: June 10, 2020
Listen as staffers Grant Parpan and Michelina Da Fonte chat about changes we could see across the North Fork as businesses begin to reopen. This week's episode is brought to you by Sheri Winter Parker of The Corcoran Group. www.corcoran.com/hamptons-real-es…nter-parker/8771 Published: May 27, 2020
Listen as staffers Grant Parpan and Michelina Da Fonte chat about Memorial Day Weekend specials and restaurant openings. This week's episode is brought to you by Goodfood.: www.gfperiod.com Published: May 21, 2020
Listen as staffers Grant Parpan and Michelina Da Fonte chat about North Fork restaurants that have reopened for takeout. This week's episode is brought to you by Eastbay Builders Inc.: www.eastbaybuildersinc.com Published: May 6, 2020
Listen as staffers Grant Parpan and Michelina Da Fonte chat about desserts and sweet treats to-go across the North Fork. This week's episode is brought to you by Sheri Winter Parker of The Corcoran Group. www.corcoran.com/hamptons-real-es…nter-parker/8771 Published: April 29, 2020
Listen as staffers Grant Parpan and Michelina Da Fonte chat things they are looking forward to doing across the North Fork once life as we know it returns. This week's episode is brought to you by Sheri Winter Parker of The Corcoran Group. www.corcoran.com/hamptons-real-es…nter-parker/8771 Published: April 22, 2020
Listen as staffers Grant Parpan and Michelina Da Fonte chat about ways to continue North Fork date night during the quarantine. This week's episode is brought to you by Sheri Winter Parker of The Corcoran Group. www.corcoran.com/hamptons-real-es…nter-parker/8771 Published: April 15, 2020
Listen as staffers Grant Parpan and Michelina Da Fonte chat about virtual events that North Fork businesses are offering. This week's episode is brought to you by Eastbay Builders Inc.: www.eastbaybuildersinc.com Published: April 8, 2020
Listen as staffers Grant Parpan and Michelina Da Fonte chat about their top picks for takeout across the North Fork. This week's episode is brought to you by Eastbay Builders Inc.: www.eastbaybuildersinc.com Published: April 1, 2020
Times Review Media Group content director Grant Parpan is joined by executive editor Steve Wick, editor Joe Werkmeister and reporter Tara Smith to discuss the spread of COVID-19 on the North Fork of Long Island. We also hear a brief clip from Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone. The county is now home to nearly 6,800 confirmed cases, that's more than what's been reported in all but three U.S. states. Suffolk's first case was discovered right here on the North Fork.
With the Super Bowl on the horizon, Northforker staffers Felicia LaLomia and Grant Parpan have been sampling wings at bars and restaurants across the North Fork the past two weeks. They each came up with their top five wing spots, which they share here on this podcast. This week's episode is brought to you by Sterlington Deli: https://www.sterlingtondeli.com/
Reporter Tim Gannon and editor Joe Werkmeister join host Grant Parpan to talk about some of the North Fork's biggest stories of 2019. This week's episode of Closer Look is sponsored by Beth Hanlon Agency: bit.ly/bethhanlonagency
Grant Parpan and Tara Smith discuss the trial of Thomas Murphy who was convicted Wednesday in the drunken driving death of 12-year-old Andrew McMorris of Wading River. They covered his six-week trial. This week's episode is brought to you by your local dealerships Riverhead Ford Lincoln and Riverhead Buick GMC, not just a better deal, a better dealership. www.riverheadlincoln.com www.riverheadbuickgmc.com
Northforker staffers Grant Parpan and Michelina Da Fonte talk year in review. Listen to learn their favorite 2019 magazine issues, stories, events, and more. This week's episode is brought to you by Eastbay Builders Inc.: www.eastbaybuildersinc.com
For our final Times Review Talks of 2019, we invited Riverhead stakeholders to the Vineyards at Aquebogue for a discussion on the future of the hamlet. Taking part in the discussion, moderated by Grant Parpan, was Riverhead Supervisor-elect Yvette Aguiar, councilwomen Jodi Giglio and Catherine Kent, Richmond Realty’s Ike Israel, Peconic Bay Medical Center deputy executive director Amy Loeb and Sean McLean of Mpact Collective and the Riverside redevelopment efforts. This week's episode of Closer Look is sponsored by Beth Hanlon Agency: bit.ly/bethhanlonagency
Northforker staffers Michelina Da Fonte and Grant Parpan are back talking about their favorite holiday: Thanksgiving. Listen as they choose North Fork items to have on their Thanksgiving table this year. This podcast is brought to you by Eastbay Builders Inc.: www.eastbaybuildersinc.com Published: Nov. 21, 2019
News-Review sports editor Bob Liepa and editor Joe Werkmeister join host Grant Parpan to talk about Riverhead football's surprising season and to preview Friday night's playoff matchup at Longwood High School. This week's episode is brought to you by your local dealerships Riverhead Ford Lincoln and Riverhead Buick GMC, not just a better deal, a better dealership. www.riverheadlincoln.com www.riverheadbuickgmc.com
As advancements in health care surge forward, health insurance premiums continue to rise, leaving many on the North Fork puzzled as to what they need to know to better navigate their medical futures. At the Oct. 23 Times Review Talks forum: “The State of Health Care & Health Insurance,” a panel of experts discussed its present and future, including Peconic Bay Medical Center president and CEO Andrew Mitchell; Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital chief administrative officer Paul J. Connor III; Anthony Cardona, president of Cardona & Company; Dr. Jarid Pachter, vice chair of ELI Leadership Coordinating Council and SBUH Medical Board & MEC member at large, who is also the director of Quannacut Outpatient; Davin Laurina, associate vice president of commercial sales and broker service for Healthfirst; and Erica Gerrity, director of management services for Peconic Bay Medical Center. Times Review Media Group content director Grant Parpan moderated the discussion. This week's episode of Closer Look is sponsored by Beth Hanlon Agency: bit.ly/bethhanlonagency
Times Review Media Group content director Grant Parpan moderates a panel discussion about the North Fork's growing traffic issues with town supervisors Scott Russell and Laura Jens-Smith, County Legislator Al Krupski, Assemblyman Anthony Palumbo and police chiefs David Hegermiller and Martin Flatley. This week's episode of Closer Look is sponsored by Beth Hanlon Agency: bit.ly/bethhanlonagency