Author Archives: Linda Leuzzi

Wooden Boat Saviors

Wooden boat saviors Josh Herman, Elliot Peper and Sam Sowyrda are currently restoring the Ventura, a 70-foot-long Herreshoff Class Yacht with gorgeous features like a solid mahogany hull, decks made of Indian teak and an American spruce mast. Launched in 1920 as a private duck hunting yacht for rich philanthropist George Baker, it’s now owned […]

Bayport Civic Association Saves Historic Airfield

The Bayport Civic Association, which just turned 20, saved a 60-acre historic airfield from development, urged a hamlet zoning study passed by the town, and tackled other issues over the years purely with volunteers. They did it with organization, dedication, and moxie. A joyous celebration was recently held at Stella Trattoria & Restaurant. Read about […]

Art Cooley, an original founder of the Environmental Defense Fund

Art Cooley, an original founder of the Environmental Defense Fund, was a beloved Bellport High School ornithology and advanced biology teacher who passed January 30. He instilled passion and caring in his students for the environment through lively canoe trips on the Carmans River near the Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge as well as walks in […]

Happy Galentine’s Day!

It was the Second Annual Galentine’s Day, named for Paris Street Market owner, Gale Scaglia, last Friday night as the popular store hosted a free wine and cheese event. Say Cheese provided an array including Triple Cream with Cocoa, Chipotle Garlic Cheddar Gruyere and Ski Queen Creamy Caramel Cheese plus Scaglia’s strawberries dipped in chocolate. […]