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Floyd Memorial Library Podcast

Floyd Memorial Library Podcast

The Floyd Memorial Library Podcast is dedicated to gathering and preserving the history of the people on the North Fork. (Disclaimer) The views expressed in the interviews are solely those of the individuals providing them and do not reflect the opinions of the Floyd Memorial Library or its staff.

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Episode 182 with Eileen Powers, Candidate for...

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2025/10/24

Today on the podcast we’re joined by Eileen Powers, a lifelong resident of the East End and a candidate for Southold Town Justice. Eileen’s roots on the North Fork have shaped a career devoted to public service and the law. She began her legal journey in the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office before serving as Town Attorney in Southampton, Village Attorney in Belle Terre, and later as Southold Town Justice. Through these roles, she’s developed a broad understanding of justice at the local

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00:46:48

Episode 181 with Darren St. George, Executive...

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2025/10/22

Today I’m joined by Darren St. George, Executive Director of the Southold Historical Museum. Darren grew up in a family deeply involved in theater, education, and history, an environment where storytelling was part of everyday life. That early exposure to performance and the power of narrative has carried through a remarkable career that bridges art and scholarship.With studies in psychology and communications at Fordham and the London School of Economics, Darren has developed a distinctive approach

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00:24:14

Episode 180 with Leah Tillman-Sullivan, Candidate for...

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2025/10/20

Today on the podcast, I’m joined by Leah Tillman-Sullivan, candidate for Southold Town Assessor. Leah grew up here in Southold, attended local schools, and has spent much of her career in public and community service, from working in Congress and the Chamber of Commerce to helping run a small local business, the Village Cheese Shop.In our conversation, Leah talks about her upbringing in Southold, the experiences that led her toward public service, and what she’s learned from balancing fairness and

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01:18:44

Episode 179 with John v.H. Halsey is the President...

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2025/10/17

Today on the podcast, we’re joined by two people who’ve devoted their lives to protecting the land that sustains us. John v.H. Halsey is the President and Founder of the Peconic Land Trust, an organization that for more than four decades has led the effort to preserve Long Island’s farmland, natural spaces, and water quality. Since 1983, John has helped safeguard tens of thousands of acres, ensuring that the East End remains not only beautiful, but productive and alive.Joining him is Dan Heston,

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01:13:37

Episode 178 with Ted Webb, On Service, History, and Home

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2025/10/15

Today I’m joined by Ted Webb, whose life and family history are woven into the fabric of Greenport and the greater North Fork. With roots that stretch back generations, Ted grew up surrounded by stories of this land and its people, tales of farming, fishing, and community that shaped his enduring sense of home. After serving in the U.S. Navy during the tense days of the Bay of Pigs, he went on to work in a wide range of fields, from speech pathology to serving as Vice President of the American Heart

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01:46:21

Episode 177 with Gianna Volpe, Award-Winning...

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2025/10/10

Today I’m joined by Gianna Volpe, an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and storyteller whose voice has become a vital part of the East End. From her early curiosity about the world to studying photojournalism at the University of Missouri, Gianna has built a career grounded in empathy, creativity, and an unwavering commitment to truth. Through her reporting, photography, and her beloved radio show Heart of the East End, she’s spent years celebrating the people, stories, and culture that make

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01:04:24

Episode 176 with Nicholas Planamento, Candidate for...

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2025/10/09

Today we’re joined by Nicholas Planamento, a Southold resident and community member who has served on the Zoning Board of Appeals, the Planning Commission, and several other local committees. His experience in real estate has given him a close view of Southold’s housing needs and the changes shaping the North Fork. Over the years, he’s worked on a range of local issues, from planning and preservation to supporting balanced growth across the town.As a candidate for Southold Town Council, Nicholas is

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01:01:14

Episode 175 with Alexa Suess, Candidate for Southold...

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2025/10/09

Today we’re joined by Alexa Suess, a lifelong North Fork resident and small business owner. Alexa is the founder of Common Ground Fine Jewelry in Greenport, where she combines traditional craftsmanship with modern design inspired by the natural beauty of the East End.With a background in graphic design from the School of Visual Arts, she’s built a career that bridges creativity and community, serving with the Greenport BID, Women Entrepreneurs in Business, and the North Fork Chamber of Commerce. She

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01:24:49

Episode 174 with Greg Doroski , Candidate for Suffolk...

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2025/10/09

Today on the podcast we’re joined by Greg Doroski, a lifelong resident of Mattituck and a candidate for Suffolk County Legislature in District 1. Greg grew up on the North Fork, steeped in the traditions of our community, and has carried that connection into a life of local service. Before entering politics he built a career in brewing, learning lessons about leadership, perseverance, and community along the way. He has worn many hats as a business owner, former deacon at the First Presbyterian

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00:23:59

Episode 173 with Dana Forlenza, Candidate for...

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2025/10/08

Today on the podcast, I’m speaking with Dana Forlenza, a candidate for Southold Town Tax Assessor.Dana grew up in Southold after her parents moved to the North Fork, and she’s a Mattituck High School graduate. She began her career in banking and later transitioned to insurance, gaining experience in property valuation and client service, skills closely connected to the responsibilities of the assessor’s office.In our conversation, Dana talks about her background, career path, and what led her to

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00:47:29

Episode 172 with Stacey Krumenacker NBC-HWC, Health &...

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2025/10/07

Today I’m joined by Stacey Krumenacker, a nationally board-certified health and wellness coach, Pilates and yoga instructor. Stacey has dedicated her career to helping others cultivate balance, strength, and mindfulness through movement and holistic wellness practices.In our conversation, Stacey shares her journey from her early inspirations in health and fitness, to her arrival on the North Fork and how the community here has shaped her work. We talk about how she’s built such a diverse skill set

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00:53:37

Episode 171 - Roy Latham: A Life in Nature with John...

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2025/10/06

In this episode, I speak with John Holzapfel, historian and honorary trustee at the Oysterponds Historical Society, about Roy Latham, an important figure in the natural history of Long Island. John shares insights from Latham’s unpublished journals, chronicling decades of observations of the East End’s wildlife and landscapes. We explore Latham’s enduring legacy and why his meticulous records remain a vital window into the region’s past and its natural world.

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01:06:34

Episode 170 with Abigail Field, Candidate for...

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2025/10/03

Today I sit down with Abigail Field, candidate for Southold Town Clerk. In our conversation, Abigail reflects on her early life and her connection to the North Fork. She talks about her background as an attorney and the experiences that have shaped her approach to public service, what inspired her to run for Town Clerk, and her vision for improving transparency and accessibility at Town Hall. We also discuss ways to modernize recordkeeping and communication between local government and residents,

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00:22:06

Episode 169 with Stephanie Hall, Candidate for...

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2025/10/01

My guest today is Stephanie Hall, candidate for Fishers Island Town Justice and Southold Town Board. In our conversation, Stephanie talks about her connection to Fishers Island and how her background in science and public service has influenced her approach to community leadership.With more than 35 years of experience as a human geneticist, much of it at Pfizer, she brings an analytical and collaborative perspective to local issues. We discuss her work as a Fire District Commissioner, her role as

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01:01:55

Episode 168 with Kate Stevens, Candidate for Fishers...

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2025/10/01

My guest today is Kate Stevens, candidate for Fishers Island Town Justice and Southold Town Board. In our conversation, Kate talks about her connection to Fishers Island and how it has influenced her approach to community involvement and leadership.With a background in architecture and education, she brings a practical and informed perspective to local issues. We discuss her decision to move to the island full-time, her work with the Henry L. Ferguson Museum, her role as Chair of the Fishers Island

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01:04:57

Episode 167 with Amy Folk, Author and Historian,...

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2025/09/29

Today, we sit down with historian and author Amy Folk to explore one of the most colorful and covert chapters in Long Island’s past: the era of rumrunning. In her book Rumrunning in Suffolk County: Tales from Liquor Island, Amy uncovers how geography, opportunity, and ingenuity turned the North Fork into a key hub of Prohibition-era smuggling.From daring midnight landings and hidden coves to the cat-and-mouse games between bootleggers and law enforcement, her research brings to life the people and

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01:05:07

Episode 166 with Paulette Satur and Eberhard Müller,...

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2025/09/26

Today I’m joined by Paulette Satur and Eberhard Müller, the husband-and-wife team behind Satur Farms on the North Fork. Before founding the farm, Paulette built her career in horticulture and the wine industry, while Eberhard earned acclaim as a chef in Europe and at some of New York’s most celebrated restaurants. Their paths first crossed when Paulette was selling wine to one of Eberhard’s restaurants, sparking both a personal and professional partnership that would soon lead them to purchase

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00:48:52

Episode 165 with Iris Ornig, Director & Founder of...

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2025/09/24

Today I’m joined by two wonderful musicians, Iris Ornig, Director & Founder of East End Jazz, and Olivia Foschi, the organization’s Director of Education. Both bring deep experience as performers, composers, and educators, and together they’ve built a vibrant space for jazz on the East End of Long Island. In our conversation, we talk about their early musical journeys, the inspirations that drew them from New York City to the East End, and the lasting influences that continue to shape their

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00:27:05

Episode 164 with Greg Schlachter, candidate for...

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2025/09/22

On today’s episode, I'm joined by Greg Schlachter, candidate for Southold Town Highway Superintendent. Greg’s roots in Southold run deep, he grew up here and has spent more than forty years working as a heavy equipment operator and mechanic, much of that time with the Highway Department.We talk about his family’s history on the North Fork, what it was like growing up in Southold, and how his career in public service and heavy equipment took shape. Greg also shares stories from his years in the

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Episode 163 with Dan Goodwin, Southold Town’s Highway...

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2025/09/22

On today’s episode, I’m joined once again by Dan Goodwin, Southold Town’s Highway Superintendent. In our last conversation, we talked about his family’s history on the North Fork and his journey into public service. This time, we focus on the work of the Highway Department over the past year, the projects completed, the challenges faced, and how his team has responded to the unexpected.With elections coming up in November, Dan also reflects on the department’s biggest accomplishments during his

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