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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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01:37:11

Episode 133 with Tom Byrne, Psychologist

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2025/07/18

In this episode, I sit down with Tom Byrne, a dedicated psychologist whose journey spans the Bronx, Queens, Westchester, and now Greenport. Tom reflects on his family background, early education, and the communities that shaped his perspective. Alongside his long career in psychology including impactful work with SW BOCES Tom also shares his deep passion for theatre and the arts, which has been a meaningful thread throughout his life. We talk about how the field of psychology has changed over the

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00:42:49

Episode 132 with Mimi Fahs, Professor Emeritus at the...

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2025/07/16

On today’s episode, I’m joined by Mimi Fahs, Professor Emeritus at the CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy, a nationally recognized health economist, and a passionate advocate for improving healthcare systems. Mimi shares how her upbringing shaped her lifelong commitment to public service, her groundbreaking work on Medicare’s cancer prevention benefits, and her leadership as founding director of the Health Policy Center at The New School. Now a full-time resident of the North

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01:00:35

Episode 131 with Mark Clifford, President of the...

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2025/07/12

In this episode, I speak with Mark Clifford, President of the Committee for Freedom in Hong Kong Foundation. Raised in the U.S., Mark developed a deep interest in global affairs early on, which shaped his path as a journalist and editor. After studying economics and journalism, he moved to Hong Kong in the early 1990s and went on to lead major media outlets, including the South China Morning Post, during some of the city's most pivotal years.We discuss how Hong Kong influenced his worldview, his

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01:46:37

Episode 130 with Kim Tetrault, Community Aquaculture...

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2025/07/09

In this episode, we sit down with Kim Tetrault, Community Aquaculture Specialist & Founder of SPAT, Cornell Cooperative Extension. He begins by reflecting on his family background and the influence it had on his values and lifelong connection to the natural world. He shares his journey from studying marine biology to launching the SPAT program Suffolk Project for Aquatic Training through Cornell Cooperative Extension.Through SPAT, Kim has helped hundreds of Long Islanders raise oysters and take

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00:57:27

Episode 129 with Richard Panchyk, author of over 35...

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2025/07/07

In this episode, we sit down with Richard Panchyk, author of over 35 books on local history and an accomplished translator whose work has brought historical voices like Joseph Roth’s to new audiences. Born and raised in Elmhurst, Queens, Richard shares how his family heritage and upbringing in one of New York City’s most culturally rich neighborhoods shaped his deep connection to the city's past.We explore his early passion for writing, his success with the “For Kids” nonfiction series, and his

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01:04:14

Episode 128 with Laura Klahre, founder of Blossom...

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2025/07/03

Today’s guest is Laura Klahre, a scientist, sustainable farmer, and passionate advocate for pollinators. Though she began her career as an oceanographer, Laura hasn’t left marine science behind; instead, she’s applied its principles of observation and environmental care to life on land. At Blossom Meadow Farm on the North Fork of Long Island, she focuses on native pollinators like mason bees and promotes awareness of often-overlooked allies like the flower flies, an efficient, unsung pollinator

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01:05:58

Episode 127 with Arlene Klein, Greenport Rotarian and...

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2025/06/25

Today on the podcast, we’re joined by Arlene Klein, longtime Greenport resident, dedicated Rotarian, and one of the founding forces behind the Paul Drum Life Experience Project. Arlene first began visiting Greenport in the 1960s, drawn to its charm and sense of community, eventually making the village her full-time home. Over the years, she’s witnessed Greenport’s many transformations.Arlene has played an integral role in shaping that transformation through deep civic involvement. From the Carousel

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01:37:05

Episode 126 with Joyce Culver, Photographer and Educator

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2025/06/22

Today on the Floyd Memorial Library Podcast, we’re joined by Joyce Culver photographer, educator, and lifelong observer of the human experience. Born in Manhattan and raised in Ardsley, New York, Joyce grew up in a creative household that encouraged her curiosity and visual instincts. She studied at SUNY Buffalo, where formative mentors helped shape her early voice, and later returned for a MFA at Rochester Institute of Technology in photography solidifying her commitment to the medium.Over the

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00:55:41

Episode 125 with Richard Vandenburgh, Co-Founder...

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2025/06/17

Today’s guest is Richard Vandenburgh, co-founder of Greenport Harbor Brewing Company one of the most iconic and community-driven businesses in the region. A longtime North Fork resident with a background in law, Richard took a leap into the world of craft beer in 2009, helping transform a small village firehouse into a bustling brewery alongside his partner John Liegey.Since then, Greenport Harbor Brewing has expanded into a second location in Peconic and become a staple of the local economy and

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00:41:57

Episode 124 with Ellen Wiener, Visual Aritst

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2025/06/12

Today, we’re joined by Ellen Wiener, a visual artist whose work draws deeply from the worlds of landscape, literature, myth, and the natural sciences. Her paintings and prints have been exhibited widely from The International Medieval Conference to the New York Botanical Gardens and are held in major collections including the Smithsonian, the Cooper-Hewitt Museum, and Yale University.Ellen reflects on her move from New York City to Greenport in the late 1980s, settling into life on the North Fork

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01:31:53

Episode Episode 123 with Brent Robertson, Founder &...

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2025/06/07

Today on the Floyd Memorial Library Podcast, we’re joined by Brent Robertson, designer, storyteller, and founder of North Fork Authentic. Brent’s journey begins in Sag Harbor, winds through the creative crucibles of Brooklyn and the Pratt Institute, into the hallowed halls of NBC and Saturday Night Live, then across the Atlantic to London’s renowned design firm Pentagram. Returning to New York City in the 1980s, Brent carved a career in advertising and design through the boom and bustle of the

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01:48:49

Episode 122 with John Broven, Music History Author...

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2025/06/02

My guest today is John Broven, a man whose passion for music has carried him across both oceans and eras. Born and raised in England, John came of age with his ear tuned to a distant signal: the raw, unvarnished sound of American rhythm and blues. Not content merely to listen, he became a chronicler, a preservationist, and, one might say, a cultural translator between continents.Through his pioneering work with Blues Unlimited and his stewardship at Ace Records, John has helped bring to light the

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00:49:41

Episode 121 with Laura Carney, Author of My Father's...

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2025/05/29

Today’s episode is a deeply personal and inspiring conversation about love, legacy, and the power of unfinished dreams.My guest is Laura Carney, a writer and magazine copy editor whose life took a remarkable turn after discovering a bucket list her father wrote in 1978, years before he was tragically killed by a distracted driver. He never had the chance to complete the list, so decades later, Laura set out to do it for him. In her memoir, My Father’s List: How Living My Dad’s Dreams Set Me Free,

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00:45:30

Episode 120 with Dr. Candace Cummings, DO. Stony...

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2025/05/27

Today we’re diving into a critical topic that affects countless lives, but especially matters here on the East End, where timely care can mean the difference between life and death. Our guest is Dr. Candace Cummings, a hospitalist at Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital. She’s here to help us understand what it means for SBELIH to become a Primary Stroke Center and why that’s such an important step for our region.We’ll explore what a hospitalist actually does, how stroke care works behind the

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00:39:06

Episode 119 with Mark A. Torres Author, Historian and...

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2025/05/22

Today I’m joined by Mark A. Torres, author, attorney, historian, and labor advocate. His writing confronts some of the more difficult corners of American history, from the exploitation of migrant workers on Long Island to the chilling legacy of the eugenics movement centered at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory.Through both nonfiction and fiction, Mark brings a deep sense of justice and narrative clarity to stories that might otherwise be forgotten. We’ll talk about how his legal career intersects with

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01:06:01

Episode 118 with Lieutenant Colonel Charles Sanders

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2025/05/19

Today’s guest has worn many hats, Marine, soldier, real estate agent, town assessor, community leader. Lieutenant Colonel Charles Sanders has served his country across multiple theaters of war, including the Gulf, Afghanistan, and Guantanamo Bay. And he’s continued that spirit of service here at home, where for over two decades he’s been a trusted figure in North Fork real estate, a former Southold Town Trustee, and the current Commander of American Legion Post 803.In this conversation, we explore

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01:05:15

Episode 117 with Fred Thiele, Former NY State...

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2025/05/15

We sit down with Fred Thiele, a lifelong son of Sag Harbor whose public service on the East End has spanned more than four decades. From his early days as a young aide to Assemblyman John Behan to his own nearly 30-year tenure in the New York State Assembly, Thiele has helped shape the region’s political landscape with a style both pragmatic and deeply local.He’s worn many hats: town attorney, county legislator, supervisor. And he’s switched party lines more than once, guided less by ideology than

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00:27:34

Episode 116 with Tom Foster

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2025/05/13

Today on the podcast, we sit down with Tom Foster, a thoughtful voice in our community whose story spans cities and coasts, eventually bringing him to the quiet charm of Peconic and then to Orient. In our conversation, Tom reflects on his journey, his early involvement with the beloved Orient Country Store, and the pride he feels seeing his daughter, Miriam, and her partner, Grayson, as they continue its legacy.We also talk about Tom’s deep appreciation for public libraries, and his hopes for the

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00:59:44

Episode 115 with Tony Spiridakis, Founder & Executive...

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2025/05/05

Today on the podcast, we sit down with Tony Spiridakis, screenwriter, director, and the founder and executive director of the North Fork Art Center. Tony’s story is one of vision, persistence, and a deep belief in the power of art to shape and uplift a community.We talk about what first brought him out to the North Fork, how that led to the founding of the Manhattan Film Institute, and how a long-standing dream took shape: to breathe new life into the historic Greenport Theatre. What began as an

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01:20:24

Episode 114 with Carmen Campos, Ed.D.,...

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2025/04/29

Today on the podcast, we sit down with Carmen Campos, educator, puppeteer, and lifelong advocate for language learning. Carmen shares her story of growing up on Long Island, how she first found her calling as a teacher, and the journey that led her through decades of classroom experience and leadership roles in language education.Carmen continues to inspire learners of all ages through her work in puppetry, an art form she discovered as a powerful tool for engaging students and bringing language to

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