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Espresso North Fork is open for business on Main Road in Mattituck

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The lights are on, the ovens are hot and business is doing well at Espresso North Fork on Main Road in Mattituck.

Amid the vineyards, an organic hop farm takes root and grows on the North Fork

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Craft Master Hops wrapped up a challenging but successful first season, harvesting "thousands of pounds" of organic hops, which are already being used by local craft brewers, and is already expanding its operation.

Suffolk Bancorp shareholders green-light merger with People’s United Financial

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The proposed merger was approved Thursday by a vote of more than 80 percent of the shares eligible to vote. It will become final after approval by federal regulators.

Wheeler’s Garage in Southold to close up shop after four decade run

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After 39 years in business, Wheeler's Garage in Southold is closing up shop. Owner Dick Wheeler, 72, is ready to retire. "I'm old," he says...

Cross Sound Ferry repowers high-speed ferry with new, cleaner engines

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One of Cross Sound Ferry’s high-speed passenger ferries has four new lower-emission diesel engines, thanks in part to an $800,000 grant from the federal Environmental Protection Agency.

Tanger Outlets to host four job fairs this month, seeking to fill numerous posts

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Representatives from Tanger Outlets and the center’s brand-name retailers are looking to fill management, full-time, part-time and seasonal positions.

Suffolk Bancorp settles shareholder lawsuits, clearing path for vote next month on merger with People’s United

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The bank signed a memorandum of understanding with the plaintiffs this week requiring the bank to make additional disclosures about the valuation of shares. Yesterday Suffolk announced the three leading proxy advisory firms shareholders approve the merger plan.

Suffolk Bancorp sets shareholder vote on merger with People’s United Financial

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A vote on the merger of Suffolk Bancorp with People's United Financial is set for 10 a.m. on Oct. 13 by shareholders of record as of Aug. 25.

‘Music by the Bedside’ program at Peconic Landing wins innovation award

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A special music therapy program at Peconic Landing’s skilled nursing center has been named “Innovation of the Year” by a statewide retirement community advocacy group.

Shareholder lawsuit seeks to halt Suffolk County National Bank merger

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A federal lawsuit brought by a Suffolk Bancorp shareholder seeks to halt the company's planned merger with People's United, claiming Suffolk's CEO and top officers choose to merge with People's United to benefit themselves.