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🐝 Bailie Beach is Running Out of Time

🐝 Bailie Beach is Running Out of Time

Mattituck Inlet, Oyster Fest, The Age of Rumrunning

Thomas Loncar
October 08, 2025

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Good Morning, North Fork! If you needed an excuse to eat something stuffed and smothered in butter today, here it is. Happy National Pierogi Day!

In today’s North Fork Buzz:

Mattituck Inlet
Oyster Fest
The Age of Rumrunning

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The Lowdown

Trouble at Mattituck Inlet 🚨

Bailie Beach is running out of time and sand.

Local leaders are rallying to convince New York State’s DEC to fund a crucial study that could save Mattituck Inlet from serious erosion. The Mattituck Park District says the jetties at the inlet’s mouth have been blocking the natural flow of sand for decades, starving the east side (Bailie Beach) while piling it up on the west. Now, the beach is so thin that one good nor’easter could punch a hole straight into the inlet.

A routine dredging planned for this fall got kicked to 2026, so the Park District is pushing for a bigger fix, a full-blown restoration under the Army Corps’ Section 111 program.

The catch? The feds won’t move forward until a non-federal sponsor (like the DEC) agrees to share the cost of the study, which could run between $500,000 and $1 million.

Get the full story 👉 East End Beacon

Oyster Fest 🦪

Greenport Harbor Brewing Co.’s Oyster Festival returns Sunday, Oct. 12, and this year it’s going big, like, Carpenter Street closed down big.

Ten local oyster farms will be slinging $3 oysters, signature sauces, and salty stories from the bay. There’ll be live tunes from Portside Hustle, a shucking showdown (pros and amateurs), plus jugglers, stilt walkers, and plenty of beer.

Don’t miss the brewery’s “Unhinged” oyster stout, brewed with real Little Creek oysters. Yes, shell and all. ($)

Get the full story 👉 Suffolk Times

Art & Ale 🎨

Head upstairs at Greenport Harbor Brewing Co. (Greenport location) this month and you’ll find more than beer, you’ll find artist Gavin Zeigler’s world of color, chaos, and curiosity.

His show, Postcards from the Rock, is a mashup of paint, pennies, stamps, and even old payroll checks, all pressed into wooden panels with serious precision.

Catch it through the end of October. Grab a pint, wander the walls, and see what treasures you can spot in the paint.

Get the full story 👉 Northforker

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Dog of The Week

Meet Hubbard 🐾

Meet Hubbard he’s the kind of dog who steals your heart quietly, not with flashy tricks, but with calm eyes, gentle patience, and a soul that’s pure gold.

He’s house-trained, quiet, and a total pro at bedtime (no midnight wake-ups). He loves his routines, enjoys car rides, and has a soft spot for chew toys and tennis balls, just maybe keep an eye on playtime, because he’s an enthusiast.

He’s affectionate without being clingy, calm indoors, and walks nicely on a leash. In short? He’s the dream roommate, tidy, polite, and full of love.

Hubbard’s been waiting far too long for his person. Maybe that person is you. Come meet this sweet boy at the Southold animal shelter.

Trivia Time 🧠

Your brain deserves more than scrolling and skimming. Each week we’ll hit you with one question designed to make you pause, scratch your head, and maybe argue with whoever’s sitting next to you. Think of it as a quick mental pit stop: a chance to flex your random knowledge, test your memory, or finally use that obscure fact you learned in 7th grade.

Which U.S. city loves pierogis so much that its Major League Baseball team hosts a “Pierogi Race” at every home game?

Last Week’s Results

Last week we asked: On this day in history, Henry Ford’s company introduced the Model T, revolutionizing transportation. In what year did this happen?

Answer: 1908

60% of you nailed it, not too shabby. The other 40%? You’re still part of the trivia carpool. We all get there eventually.

Local Spotlight

North Fork’s Rumrunning Past 🥃

The Floyd Memorial Library Podcast is pouring one out for history lovers with one of its latest episodes, a deep dive into the Prohibition-era rumrunning that once defined life along the North Fork and across Suffolk County.

Local historian and author Amy Folk dives into one of Long Island’s most thrilling eras: the age of rumrunning. Her book, Rumrunning in Suffolk County: Tales from Liquor Island, spills all the secrets of how the North Fork’s sleepy harbors once buzzed with bootleggers, boats, and barrels of contraband.

From midnight drop-offs and hidden coves to the cat-and-mouse chases between smugglers and the feds, it’s a story of guts, grit, and geography. Turns out, the coastline made the perfect cover for a little mischief.

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Extra Honey

Strengthen Your Body, Center Your Mind

North Fork Bodies In Motion offers a dynamic, low-impact fitness program for adults of all ages and abilities. Founded by Master Instructor Dr. Marilyn A. LoPresti, Ph.D this integrative approach blends physical endurance, strength training, and cardio with the mindful practices of Authentic Tai Chi and Authentic Qigong meditation.

The result? A holistic path to improved balance, stress relief, and inner strength. This is fitness that moves body, mind, spirit, and energy. Only 2 spots left for the October 17 session. Inquire via email at [email protected]*

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