Articles by Deborah Wetzel

Removing, uprooting and trimming trees is now a challenging issue that could determine the aesthetics and ecological preservation of this bucolic part of Long Island. (Credit: Chris Francescani/Sunset Beach Films) After seeing the number of […]

After thousands of letters of support, including one from Dr. Jane Goodall, Gov. Hochul left protecting of the horseshoe crab up to the DEC. (Credit: Brendan O’Connor) Walk along the shoreline on any North Fork […]

Nick Krupski (from left), Mark Haubner, Greg Doroski and Al Krupski cut the ceremonial burlap ribbon, opening Southold’s scrap food-to-compost program, which hopes to save the town $600 a day in waste carting. (Credit: Deborah […]

Tim Curry has big plans to help veterans transition to a fulfilling and enriching civilian life. (Credit: Deborah Wetzel) From the war-torn deserts of Afghanistan to a tranquil field at Charnews Farm in Southold, Tim […]

After the sale of a church-owned property up the road, First Baptist Church leadership plans to renovate its current 100-year-old building. (Credit: Deborah Wetzel) On Sunday, to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the First Baptist […]

An example of produce boxed for pickup by a CSA member at Zilnicki Farms in Riverhead, where boxes can be customized. (Credit: John ZilnickiI) Bunches of broccoli, vibrant flowers, succulent berries and green cardboard boxes […]

The opening reception for the Sound Avenue sculpture is this Saturday, Aug. 31, from 4 to 6 p.m. The huge piece will be on view for only three weeks because of the farm’s planting schedule. […]

(Credit: Jim Lennon) If you’re concerned about the state of our environment, you may be surprised to learn about an apparently new way to pollute our pristine North Fork. Drive along routes 105, 51 and […]

Developers Michael Cohen (from left), Alfred Weissman and Joseph Grensano of Westchester-based Alfred Weissman Real Estate are looking to partner with Willow Ponds condo residents as part of their bid to build a luxury “agri-resort” […]

Bamboo straws line the bar at Minnow at the Galley Ho in New Suffolk where owner Andrea Tese also opts to purchase recyclable metal condiment tubs over plastic ones. (Deborah Wetzel photo) There’s a subtle […]