Floyd Memorial Library Podcast

Scott Raulsome talks about his time growing up on Long Island and his interests in books and independent bookstores. He also talks about how he decided to buy Burton's Bookstore in Greenport and what's its been like since he bought the store. We also talk about the future of physical books and independent bookstores.

Glynis Berry talks about her time growing up in Massachusetts and her interests as a young adult. She talks about what she did throughout her career with her interest in architecture and planning and working for the Department of Transportation in New York City. She also talks about how she decided to come out to the North Fork and how she got involved in the community.

Poppy Johnson talks about her time growing up in Greenwich Village, her interest in the arts, and how she decided to go to Paris after high school. She also talks about what it was like in New York City being involved in the art scene and eventually coming out to Greenport, where she started to work at Floyd Memorial Library as a Children's Librarian, Reference Librarian, and Assistant Director of...

Melissa Azofeifa talks about her time growing up on Long Island and how she got interested in broadcasting and journalism. She also talks about how she became a staff reporter at The Suffolk Times.

Denis Noncarrow talks about his time growing up on Long Island and how he got interested in politics and eventually became the Southold Town Clerk.

Gene Austin talks about his time growing up in Greenport and how he decide to go into the navy and was part of the USS Intrepid. He also talks about how he got interested in his ancestry and the history of Greenport where he eventually got involved with the Stirling Historical Society of Greenport.

Dinni Gordon talks about how she got interested Political Science at a young age and made a career in this area. She eventually moved out to Greenport and talks about how she decided to write the book Village of Immigrants: Latinos in an Emerging America.

Chris North talks about his time going to Greenport High School and how he got involved in politics and civics in the area and what he hopes for the future of the community.

Don Fisher talks about his life growing up in Southold as well as his time working for the Southold School District and eventually becoming President of the Railroad Museum of Long Island.

Peggy Lauber talks about how she made her way out on to the North Fork as well as getting involved in the Wine Industry and eventually becoming President of the North Fork Audubon Society.

Willie Fred King talks about his time growing up in Greenport N.Y. and why he decided to move back to Greenport later on in life.

Michael Hittman talks about his college days and his work with the Native Americans as well as his interest in the Brooklyn Paramount Theater.

Michael Hittman talks about his life growing up on the Lower East Side of Manhattan as well as the influence of jazz on his life.

Amy Folk talks about her work as Town Historian for Southold, NY and what she enjoys about local history and the community she calls home.

Amy Folk talks about her life growing up on Long Island and how she decided to move out to the North Fork of Long Island.

Lily Dougherty-Johnson talks about her life growing up in Greenport and why she came back to the village.

Mayor Kevin Stuessi of Greenport NY talks about some of the current issues that Greenport is facing as well as opportunites for the future of the community.

Today I’m joined by Amie Sponza, actor, producer, filmmaker, and longtime force in the North Fork arts community. Raised right here in Greenport, Amie grew up in a village whose rhythms, characters, and creative mentors helped spark her early love of storytelling. Among those early influences was Peggy Murphy, whose presence and guidance played a meaningful role in shaping Amie’s early connection...

Today I’m joined by Amie Sponza, actor, producer, filmmaker, and longtime force in the North Fork arts community. Raised right here in Greenport, Amie grew up in a village whose rhythms, characters, and creative mentors helped spark her early love of storytelling. Among those early influences was Peggy Murphy, whose presence and guidance played a meaningful role in shaping Amie’s early connection...