Floyd Memorial Library Podcast

Sylvia Baruch discusses her upbringing in Brooklyn and East Meadow, reflecting on her experiences. She delves into her time at New York University, where she held diverse roles, such as Deputy Chancellor and Vice President of Planning. Additionally, we explore her relocation to the east end of Long Island, residing initially in Hampton Bays before transitioning to the North Fork.

Rich Caggiano talks about his time growing up in Brooklyn and Queen's. He also talks about moving to San Francisco and working with Dianne Feinstein, the former U.S. state senator of California. Lastly, we discuss how he decided to move to the North Fork and get involved in politics and civics within the Town of Southold.

Siobhan O'Neill talks about her childhood in Kansas and her early interest in theater. She also talks about moving to the northeast for school and getting involved in the theater scene in New York City. Lastly, we discuss what attracted her to the North Fork.

Rainer Gross talks about growing up in Germany and attending art school. He also talks about how he decided to come over to New York, make his way as an artist, and eventually come out to Greenport.

Suzy Donovan talks about her ancestry and some of the family that grew up on North Fork. She also talks about her journalism career and what she hopes for the area's future. 

Scott Russell talks about his time growing up on Long Island. He also talks about how he got involved in civics and politics and eventually became the Supervisor for the town of Southold, as well as what he hopes for the future of the area. 

John Mancini talks about his time growing up on Long Island. He also talks about how he decided to come out to Greenport and some of the area's history, including George Washington's visit to Greenport before he became president. 

Bob Wissmann talks about his time growing up in Queens, New York. He also talks about how he became interested in sailing and operating his own marina. He tells some sailing stories, including when we sailed from the Carolinas to Bermuda during Hurricane Grace in 1991. Lastly, he talks about how he came out to Greenport later in life.

Daina Reynolds talks about her time growing up on North Fork. She also talks about her time in college and how she returned to the North Fork and got involved in modeling. 

Bob Jester talks about his ancestry and his childhood in Greenport. He also talks about his involvement in the fire department and his time as a teacher on the North Fork. Lastly, he talks about how Greenport has changed and what he hopes for the future of the North Fork.

Professor Ronald G. Hellman discusses his family's ancestry and growing up in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. He also talks about his academic career and some projects he has been working on. Lastly, he talks about why he moved to the North Fork and some of the issues the community is facing. Episode was recorded February 22, 2024 Professor Hellman served as Founding Director of the Americas Center on Sci...

Southold Town Board Member Jill Doherty talks about her childhood on Long Island and her family's ancestry. She also talks about how she got involved with civics and politics, working as a town trustee and board member. We also discuss some key issues and the future of Southold Town.

Daniella Menjivar talks about her family's ancestry and moving to the U.S. in the early 2000s from El Salvador. She also talks about growing up on the North Fork and how she became interested in social work.

Arden Scott talks about his family's ancestry and growing up outside New York City. She also talks about going away for college and returning to New York City, where she worked as an artist. She also talks about moving out to Greenport and community involvement.

Jonathan Buck talks about his family's ancestry and growing up in Southampton. He also talks about living in New York City and what activities he enjoyed there. He also talks about moving to Greenport and what he thinks of the area today.

Marjory Stevens talks about her family's ancestry and growing up in Southold. She also talks about living in Greenport and getting involved with the carousel in the 1990s.

Carlos DeJesus talks about his family's ancestry and his time growing up in Greenport. He also talks about what he thinks of Greenport today and how it's changed.

Rosa Ross talks about her time growing up in Hong Kong and how she became interested in cooking after moving and relocating to many countries. She also talks about how she came to the North Fork, her cookbooks, and what she is currently working on.

Southold Town Supervisor Al Krupski talks about his time growing up on the North Fork and working on his family's farm. He also talks about how he got involved with civics and politics, working as a trustee member, town board member, and Suffolk County Legislator, and coming back to Southold and becoming the Southold Town Supervisor.

Captain Paul Kreiling talks about his time growing up on the North Fork and how he decided to come back to the area and get involved in the Greenport community. He also talks about the future of the North Fork and some of the issues that are important to him.

Verona Peñalba talks about her time growing up in Nicaragua, and how she got interested in the arts, specifically painting. She also talks about how she came to Greenport and co-founded VEME Studios in Greenport.

Angelica Ortiz talks about her time growing up in Ecuador and her time in school. She also talks about how she decided to come to the United States and relocate to Southampton. Lastly, she talks about how she continued her education over here with social work and talks about some of the differences between the United States and Ecuador, especially with social work.

Chief Martin Flatley talks about his time growing up on the North Fork and his time in school. He also talks about how he became interested in law enforcement and his early involvement in the police force in 1980 when he started working for the Southold Town Police Department. Lastly, he talks about his time as Police Chief, some of the changes that have happened over the years, and what he thinks...

Lisa Richland talks about her childhood in Brooklyn and how school was for her. She talks about her time in college and how she decided to pursue a library science degree. She also talks about how she came out to the East End and how the opportunity came about for her to become the director of the Floyd Memorial Library and her time as director from 1989 to 2020.

Candace Hall talks about her childhood growing up in Greenport before moving to the D.C. area. She talks about why she had to move back to Greenport and how the opportunity arose for her to become the Village Clerk of Greenport.