Toppling of the Luv Guv is Wall Mar 16, 2008
The beginning of Spitzer s end can be traced to three banking transfers that left his personal account at the North Fork Bank in New York last spring and summer ... It has since been established that both North Fork and HSBC were on the receiving end of Spitzer investigations in his days as attorney-general ... In 2003 North Fork was obliged to refund $20,000 to dozens of home-owners after Spitzer claimed that the bank had been charging illegal fees. (Times Online)
Did Wall Street nail Eliot Spitzer? Mar 15, 2008
The official story is that it was Spitzer's efforts to break down a 10,000 transfer to an account fronting for Emperors Club that alerted clerks at his Manhattan branch of Capital One's North Fork bank ... But it strains credulity to believe that North Fork's suspicious activity report on a well-known client immediately aroused the interest of the government clerk scrutinizing the hundreds of thousands of suspicious-activity reports churning through his computer in the IRS watch post in Long... (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Vandalism discovered at historic Poplar Cemetery Mar 7, 2008
TEXAS CITY - Poplar Cemetery is a large, well-kept cemetery on a small hill overlooking fields of wheat and the wooded bottomlands of the North Fork of the Saline River. Don Williams made a promise to oversee the trust fund for the cemetery's upkeep because he has relatives there. (Harrisburg Daily Register, IL)
Police: Woman Robs Bank, Returns Money Days Later Feb 29, 2008
Police said the robbery took place just after 3:30 p.m. at the North Fork Bank at 71st and New Utrecht Avenue in the Dyker Heights section of Brooklyn Friday. The woman, who police identify as Catherine Kaczazanowski, 48 of Brooklyn, entered the branch and passed a note demanding a teller to give her money. (WNBC.com, NY)
Station tunes in to broader issues, world Feb 17, 2008
KVNF has come a long way from its humble beginnings nearly 30 years ago in a converted garage, where it first broadcast to the North Fork Valley area with 10 watts of power. Today it's a regional station that broadcasts 24/7 from a new digital facility serving a 10,000-square-mile area. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Southold Residents Fight To Preserve Town Character Feb 14, 2008
Even though economic growth is a priority, business in the North Fork hamlets is usually contained. Each hamlet has a "hamlet center," an area in which commercial property and business is concentrated. (Suffolk Life Newspapers, NY)
Spree's boat sold, home could be foreclosed Feb 12, 2008
The bank holding that mortgage, New York-based North Fork Bank, asked that it be seized to pay off $1. 3 million in debt. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Environmentalists Protest, Seek To Halt Proposed Resort At EPCAL Feb 6, 2008
"That particular site is one of the last remaining grassland habitats," noted Maureen Cullinane, president of The North Fork Audubon Society in Mattituck, adding that the bigger issue is the environmentally sensitive wetlands where the proposed project would be built. An environmental review of the project should be done "with a regional perspective," said Randy Parsons, financial administrator for The Nature Conservancy, whose organization is part of The Coalition for Open Space at EPCAL.... (Suffolk Life Newspapers, NY)
On The Money Jan 20, 2008
And speaking of giving to good causes, executives at North Fork Bank are said to be jealous of Andrew F. Corrado, a senior vice president, who will be named a "Corporate Hero" next month at the annual Thurman Munson Awards Dinner. Corrado, who has helped lead the fund-raising effort for the Munson charity, which benefits the AHRC NYC Foundation, will be feted by Alex Rodriquez, David Wright, Craig Biggio and Knicks scoring machine Jamal Crawford, other stars. (New York Post -- Business)
A-Rod added to Munson Award winners Jan 18, 2008
Andrew F. Corrado, divisional vice president of North Fork Bank, will be the recipient of the Corporate Hero Award. The reigning American League Most Valuable Player, Rodriguez had one of his finest all-around seasons in 2007, helping to lead the Yankees to 94 victories and their 13th consecutive postseason appearance. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Local Farms Saved Under $3.95M Grant Jan 17, 2008
"Farms in the North Fork are part of the county's identity and part of our economy." "This preservation is vital because the North Fork is heavily dependent on agritourism," added NYS Assemblyman Marc Alessi (D-Wading River). "It's important to protect our [community's] character." Levy said that, of the 22 counties that received part of the Agricultural and Farmland Protection Program grant, Suffolk County received the largest share. (Suffolk Life Newspapers, NY)
Hal Wastes His Wages What Hath Clam Broth? Jan 17, 2008
Imagine seeing The Clam Broth House end up as a Kinko's or Commerce Bank across the street from the other Commerce Bank (see North Fork on 3rd ngton) or God forbid an Applebee's. Ideally, a little forethought in concert with a respect for the past will eventually overcome any shortsighted avarice and rectify the situation, leaving The Clam Broth House where it belongs - on the waterfront in Hoboken, New Jersey. (Hoboken Reporter, NJ)
Bank of Americas Chief Makes Big Bet Jan 13, 2008
The cultural differences at these companies are staggering, said John Kanas, who headed North Fork Bank for 35 years, before overseeing its acquisition by ; he left Capital One last year. Overcoming all of the trauma of Countrywide employees, and convincing angry Countrywide customers that this company is now kind and benevolent is going to be no small feat, he said. (New York Times)
Capital One warns on earnings Jan 11, 2008
2 billion purchase of Melville, New Yorks North Fork Bancorp Inc in December 2006. Earlier that year, Capital One spent about $4. (MSNBC -- Business)
Lord's Losing A Title Jan 8, 2008
In 2000, Terracciano was brought in as chairman of Dime Bancorp to fend off a hostile bid from rival North Fork. A year later, Dime was sold to Washington Mutual for nearly double what North Fork had offered. (New York Post -- Business)
Helicopter Noise: Politicians Weigh In Jan 4, 2008
Traditionally, helicopters prefer to take the land route over the North Fork, which cuts down on arrival time. In the agreement made last month, helicopters will be taking the water route over the Long Island Sound. (Suffolk Life Newspapers, NY)
Crush Time in the City ... Grapes, That Is Dec 31, 2007
Within the next few weeks, this New York winery moves its tasting room and sales and eventually its winemaking from the pastoral lanes of Long Island's North Fork to an edgily chic stretch of Williamsburg, Brooklyn, where old machine shops and graffiti meld with a Pilates studio and a smattering of storefront galleries. There's not a rolling hill or trellised vine in sight. (ABC News -- Business)
BEST OF 2007 Dec 25, 2007
I am not talking about the North Fork. In fact, while we're all for supporting things local, I defy anyone to do a proper tasting tour of Ontario's Niagara Peninsula or Prince Edward County and come back not wanting to knock some sense into New York state winemakers. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Years after court ruling, wineries still in a box Dec 10, 2007
He noted that last year, the Finger Lakes region of New York State and the North Fork of Long Island landed on the cover of Wine Spectator. Thats attention emerging regions can only dream about. (MSNBC -- Business)
A field guide to sparkling wines from around the world Dec 1, 2007
to produce outstanding fizzy drinks in both of its winegrowing regions (Look for Lenz, from Long Island's North Fork. Rhode Island's Sakonnet Vineyards makes its own "Champagne," while Michigan's Larry Mawby dedicated his L. Mawby winery to the stuff. (San Francisco Chronicle)
MP Faces Extradiction To USA Nov 23, 2007
Morgenthau observed that Asiedu, 52, and Zarbhanelian, 55, worked with Apurva Patel, 41, of Armonk, N.Y., to steal $325,000 from All Points Capital Corp., a financing and leasing company affiliated with North Fork Bank. The limo company officers and Patel, founder of a New Jersey company that made dispatching and billing software for car services, provided false documents to All Points for a loan to buy $325,000 worth of the software, Morgenthau said. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
The Radio City Christmas Spectacular Nov 22, 2007
A North Fork Bank, MSG Entertainment presentation of a show in one act conceived, directed and choreographed by Linda Haberman, with music by Mark Hummel, book and lyrics by Mark Waldrop. Music direction, arrangements and vocal arrangements, Hummel. (Variety)
Off the Clock Nov 17, 2007
(2) Camp Lamar, the organizational and training site of the Missouri State Guard in preparation for the Carthage clash, was due north of Lamar on a bend of the North Fork of Spring River (locally known as Muddy Creek) that still is set apart as a historic preserve known to many as the old dam site and to history as Rupe s Point ... That is a flood-prone area where the North Fork merges with Petty s Creek, West Fork Creek and Rose Branch. (Carthage Press, MO)
• Body May Be Man Lost On Fishing Trip Nov 14, 2007
Police in Southold, N.Y., on Long Island's north fork, were awaiting word from the Suffolk County Medical Examiner's office on whether the man is 48-year-old Arthur Turner, according to police in Southold. Turner and a friend, Irina Sheyner, 44, both of West Hartford, went on a fishing trip Oct. 16. (FOX61, CT)
Study reveals questionable foreclosure practices among lenders Nov 6, 2007
In 2003, for example, a New York appeals court disallowed a $100 payoff statement fee sought by North Fork Bank. Typically, consumers who are behind on their mortgages but hoping to stay in their homes invoke Chapter 13 bankruptcy because it puts creditors on hold, giving borrowers time to put together a repayment plan. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Devils set to unveil $380M digs on Saturday Oct 26, 2007
Michael and Mary Delia drove three hours from the North Fork of Long Island to attend the concert. "We didn't know it would be in the middle of the city," said Mary Delia, 32, who delivers mail. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NHL)
DA: L.I. Church Charity Chief Stole To Finance Gambling Oct 21, 2007
Assistant Suffolk County district attorney Lucie Kwon said the 52-year-old Winterbottom has run the North Fork Parish Outreach Center for six years. The Southold-based charity provides food, clothes, and other services to the needy. (WNBC.com, NY)
Sunday Business Oct 21, 2007
Dear John: I'm concerned about recent news that GreenPoint Bank was being purchased by North Fork Bank and then both were acquired by another. . (New York Post -- Business)
Surprising new wine regions Oct 20, 2007
Seventy miles east of New York City are two wine trails: the North Fork and Hamptons. Since the first commercial vineyard was planted on Long Island in 1973, the number of wine producers on the peninsula has grown to 50; and while 30 percent of the acreage is planted in Merlot, Long Islanders have ventured beyond the quintessential Chardonnay to embrace lesser-known varietals such as Lemberger and Tocia Friulano. (MSNBC -- Travel)
• Store Bears Examining Oct 20, 2007
Two men were startled as they passed by the North Fork Shooting Gallery. "Yoo hoo! And you thought you'd seen everything," a talking bear head called out to the men. (FOX61, CT)
First student-run bank opens in New York City Oct 17, 2007
The bank is a branch of North Fork Bank, said the report. China. (Xinhuanet, China)
Wreckage of Missing Plane in Wash. Found Oct 9, 2007
The search was centered in a relatively small area of 5-10 square miles along the north fork of the Tieton River. Elaine Harvey, co-owner of the skydiving company Skydive Snohomish, told The Seattle Times that nine of the 10 aboard were either employees of her business or else licensed skydivers who considered Snohomish their "home drop zone.". (New York Post)
No Survivors Likely In Wash. Plane Wreckage Oct 9, 2007
The search was centered in a relatively small area of 5 to 10 square miles along the north fork of the Tieton River. One man at a Red Cross center at White Pass said his 30-year-old son was aboard the plane. (WNBC.com, NY)
Casino plans discussed in D.C. Oct 5, 2007
The North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians and other tribes nationwide have been waiting months if not years for the Bureau of Indian Affairs to make crucial decisions ... "It seems like gross incompetence to me."Dorgan's anger may be good news for North Fork Rancheria leaders, who want to build a casino north of the city of Madera ... While not making any specific commitment concerning the North Fork Rancheria proposal, Artman insisted improvements are on the way. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Chaka Khan Makes Her Mark on the Billboard Charts Oct 4, 2007
Tour Dates Include -- more to come: October 6 Mobile, AL Bayfest October 12 Atlantic City Borgata October 14 Westbury, NY North Fork Theatre November 1 Tucson, AZ Fox Tucson November 2 Phoenix, AZ Orpheum Theatre November 10 Merrillville, IN Star Plaza Theatre November 11 Washington, DC Warner Theatre November 25 Los Angeles, CA Gibson Amphitheatre November 30 Cayman Islands Cayman Music Festival. Check out Chaka's newly launched website at and her new Myspace page at. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
We Hear . . . We Hear Oct 1, 2007
Monday, October 01, 2007 Last Update: 06:05 AM EDT. HE MAY TRY TO BOND WITH N.Y.C.. (New York Post -- Gossip)
Hidden house hazards Sep 28, 2007
Explore this quiet North Fork community. The scoop on Long Island's luxury homes. (Newsday -- Business)
Baiz Challenges Russell For Supervisor Seat Sep 27, 2007
He is the director of two local civic groups - the North Fork Chamber of Commerce and the Greenport-Southold Chamber of Commerce. Baiz resides in Southold. (Suffolk Life Newspapers, NY)
Delhaize Group Selects Trintech's AssureNET GL to Improve Compliance Process Efficiency Sep 24, 2007
Over 500 leading global organizations, including -- North Fork Bank, 7-Eleven, Kroger, Regal Entertainment, Accor, UPMC, Farmer's Insurance Group, YUM. Brands Restaurants, Rohm and Haas, Verizon Wireless, and Ameren -- realize the benefits of Trintech's configurable and highly scalable solutions everyday to: improve performance through stronger management of the revenue cycle and disbursements; ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data; identify and reduce transaction risk; improve the... (PR Newswire)
Vintage Upstate Sep 18, 2007
Created in private-public partnership, the center is dedicated to promoting locally-produced food and wine, from Niagara to the North Fork ... Have a seat at the upstairs bar for a glass of North Fork red or a bottle of Ommegang brew, before moving onto a complete dinner in the Taste of New York restaurant, where dishes (utilizing local ingredients, of course) are paired with your choice of NYS wine or beer. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
East End Shuttle Proposal Gets Rolling Sep 6, 2007
For existing Long Island Rail Road service, the South Fork line would end at Speonk and the North Fork line would end at Medford, with "a seamless transfer" to be made from the LIRR train to the East End shuttle train. "The LIRR is our biggest underutilized utility [on the East End]," said Sagaponack Village Mayor Bill Tillotson. (Suffolk Life Newspapers, NY)
First Day Of School In New York City Sep 5, 2007
The man walked into a North Fork branch at 1180. Gov. Jon S. Corzine is expected to undergo more surgery on the leg he broke in his near-fatal April car accident. (myfoxny.com)
Albert W. Scherrer Aug 31, 2007
Memorial contributions may be made to: North Fork Ambulance Assn., P.O. Box 127, Hotchkiss, CO 81419 or to the Denver Childrens Hospital, 1056 E. 19th Ave., Denver, CO 80218. Arrangements are under the direction of Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
U.S. marshal seizes Sprewell's $1.5 millionyacht Aug 23, 2007
Sprewell's firm, LSF Marine Holdings, hasn't made its $10,322 monthly payments on time or maintained the necessary insurance on the boat, according to North Fork Bank. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Helicopter Noise Raises Ire Of Southold Residents Aug 23, 2007
Russell believes that, because of these grievances from Hamptons residents, East Hampton Airport redirected helicopters to fly over the North Fork instead of the South Fork, resulting in complaints from a larger portion of Southold residents this summer ... "Take it over the ocean, take it over the [Long Island] Sound. Don't take it over the North Fork," stated Russell. (Suffolk Life Newspapers, NY)
Capital One closes its mortgage unit Aug 22, 2007
Capital One acquired GreenPoint's parent, North Fork Bancorp, at the end of a five-year boom in house sales. The real estate market nationwide has contracted and investors have shunned mortgage-backed securities since defaults on loans to home buyers with poor credit rose to a record this year. (The Age, Australia -- Business)
Steroid seller gives names to Mitchell Aug 22, 2007
The feds raided Radomski's Manorville, Long Island, home in December 2005 and recovered "thousands of doses of numerous types of anabolic steroids,'' according to court documents. Authorities also are in possession of phone and bank records, and Radomski's North Fork checking account revealed 23 deposits from MLB-associated individuals between May 2003 and March 2005, totaling $33,935. Mitchell's interview with Radomski has been kept out of the media until now, but it is believed to have... (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Sentinel Management Group faces lawsuit over alleged misuse of client funds Aug 21, 2007
Capital One acquired GreenPoint as part of its purchase in December of North Fork Bancorp. . (International Herald Tribune -- Business Asia)
Capital One slashes jobs, mortgage industry swoons Aug 21, 2007
2 billion for North Fork Bancorp Inc.. Top Money stories. (ABC News -- Wire)
Capital One Ax Falls On Loan Unit Aug 21, 2007
00004000 bought GreenPoint's parent, North Fork Bancorp, less than a year ago for 13. 2 billion. (New York Post -- Business)
Capital One cuts 1,900 jobs, closes wholesale mortgage business Aug 21, 2007
2 billion purchase of North Fork Bancorp, which operates banks in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Fairbank told employees Monday that he had expected GreenPoint's business to continue growing. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Columbine Fire flares Aug 16, 2007
Wapiti District Ranger Terry Root said during the meeting he and Grant and their teams had established nine rigger points on the North Fork that would prompt further actions if the fire actually reached the Shoshone Forest. Root said if the fire should reach Canfield Creek, it could make a run toward Sleeping Giant Ski Area. (Cody Enterprise, WY)
Remedies Sought For High Gas Prices Aug 2, 2007
"[The oil companies] said it costs more to transport [the fuel] there," he said, adding that the North Fork of Long Island is further out, but the price of gas is not as exorbitant. He said the South Fork has "a high number of day-trippers, tourists and second homeowners" who are being "taken advantage of unfairly." Thiele also accused the oil companies of keeping the prices artificially high because "there's no market basis," he said. (Suffolk Life Newspapers, NY)
Expanding arts' appeal to LI's young patrons Jul 29, 2007
We know that Nassau Coliseum, Jones Beach and the North Fork Theatre at Westbury do quite well with their popular entertainment programs. And many of our arts centers have added more popular programming into their performing arts seasons. (Newsday -- Opinion)
Stocks continue slide Jul 28, 2007
Irwin Kellner, professor of economics at Hofstra University and chief economist for North Fork Bank, urged investors to take the movement in stride and focus on the fundamentals of long-term investing: Buy low, sell high; do your homework; and only expose yourself to as much risk as you can afford given the ever-present potential of unexpected economic news. Kellner said it's important not to become too exercised about market declines, because big declines do not necessarily correlate with... (Newsday -- Business)
Dow tumbles amid worries Jul 27, 2007
"Keep it in context," said Irwin Kellner, Weller professor of economics at Hofstra University and chief economist for North Fork Bank. In the past 100 years, the stock market has risen between 8 and 10 percent annually, Kellner said, and even with yesterday's drop, the Dow is still up more than 8 percent for 2007. (Newsday -- Business)
2007: A 'Banner Year' For Bank Heists? Jul 26, 2007
Tatiana Stead, a spokesperson for the McLean, Virginia-based North Fork Bank, said in a statement, "The safety and security of our customers and employees is paramount, and we do what we can to protect them, including a comprehensive security training program for our branch associates. We are in frequent contact with federal and local law enforcement officials and work closely with them on bank security matters." Washington Mutual spokesperson Lisa Friedman said the Seattle, Washington-based... (Suffolk Life Newspapers, NY)
Air Controllers Worry For Flyers' Safety Jul 25, 2007
Months after the 'Election Day Flood' of 2006, Index-Galena Road remains wiped out after the North Fork of the Skykomish River carved a new channel through it. Most Popular Stories. (KIRO TV, WA)
Cheers! LI wineries can now serve liquor Jul 24, 2007
"In the last few years, they have evolved as a player in the wedding market, particularly on the North Fork," said Diane Figari, director of operations for East Wind Caterers Inn and Spa in Wading River, adding that making it easier for wineries to host events would hurt many local caterers. "People from Hauppauge on out will probably be affected.". (Newsday -- Business)
LI, Queens housing sales still cool Jul 24, 2007
The report, commissioned by Prudential Douglas Elliman Real Estate, did not cover the Hamptons and the North Fork; that report will be released later. The biggest drop in prices came from North Shore's luxury market, an 11. (Newsday -- Business)
LI business bank competition heats up Jul 23, 2007
The Manhattan commercial bank has named Richard DeSousa, who headed a private-client team for North Fork Bank, as a co-director of Signature's team. The other director is Michael Doti, who managed several Long Island branches of European American Bank. (Newsday -- Business)
Svoboda birdies 15th on way to State Open victory Jul 21, 2007
He sank the uphill 10-footer for birdie, the key sequence in the Winged Foot member's four-shot victory in the North Fork New York State Open. "That pretty much won me the tournament," said Svoboda, 27, who also birdied the downwind par-4 16th. (Newsday -- Sports)
Thomas' record 64 on Black gains State Open tie Jul 20, 2007
On a blustery day when seven players broke par, Thomas set the Black Course record with a 7-under-par 64 in the second round of the 31st North Fork Bank State Open, putting himself in today's final threesome with a 3-under 139 total. Thomas, who qualified for the PGA Championship from 2004-06, shares the lead with Winged Foot's Andrew Svoboda, who followed his opening round 68 with an even-par 71. (Newsday -- Sports)
In East Moriches, energy savings Jul 13, 2007
The builder is North Fork Custom Homes Inc. of East Moriches. Because these houses have a special designation from the LIPA, the utility company will charge homeowners a special rate of 9 cents per watt, versus the regular rate of 12 cents, Wilson adds. (Newsday -- Business)
North Fork Bank employees will miss Kanas Jul 12, 2007
July 12, 2007 North Fork Bank employees interviewed yesterday at Long Island branches said the company's chief executive of 30 years, John A. Kanas, will be missed when he steps down next month, but they expressed confidence in the company's future. Capital One Financial Corp., the company that acquired North Fork last year, announced Monday that Kanas, 60, would step down as president of banking. (Newsday -- Business)
