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Good Morning, North Fork! Mondays are proof that time moves both incredibly fast and painfully slow.

In today’s North Fork Buzz:

• The Fireboat Is Back

• Seafood Trail

• Champion of Diversity

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You can feel it now, longer days, lighter air, and that first stretch of nights where being outside just makes everything better.

At Little Fish, that means one thing: al fresco season is officially back. Tables outside, drinks in hand, the sound of the water just close enough, it’s the kind of place that feels exactly right this time of year.

Spring hours are in full swing:

• Lunch + Brunch Weekends (12–3): full lunch menu + signature brunch favorites

• Dinner (Friday–Tuesday, 5–9): your go to beachside spot

Live music this week:
- Friday: Bruce MacDonld 6-9 PM
- Saturday: The Libations 6-9 PM

Reservations are live at littlefishnofo.com or by calling (631) 765-8756 

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The Lowdown

The Fireboat Is Back 🚢

A piece of New York City history is docked back on the Greenport waterfront. The retired FDNY fireboat “Fire Fighter,” first launched in 1938, has returned to Mitchell Marina for tours after spending several years at Mystic Seaport Museum.

The boat itself has seen more history than most museums. It responded to the World Trade Center attacks on September 11, supplied water to Ground Zero for weeks after the towers collapsed, helped rescue passengers during the “Miracle on the Hudson,” and once battled one of the largest ship fires in history.

These days, the nonprofit run vessel operates as a floating museum offering free guided tours on weekends, complete with trips through the engine room and stories from volunteers who know the boat inside and out. ($)

Get the full story 👉 Suffolk Times

Seafood Trail 🐟

Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Marine Program just launched the Long Island Seafood Cuisine Trail, a new guide spotlighting restaurants, oyster bars, and fish markets serving locally harvested seafood across both the North and South Shores.

The app breaks things into two routes: one stretching from Bay Shore to Montauk, and another running from Northport all the way to Greenport. Each stop includes maps, business info, website links, and even a check in feature for tracking your seafood tour progress.

The project is part of New York State’s Blue Food Transformation initiative, which aims to support local marine agriculture and reconnect people with seafood harvested right here on Long Island.

Get the full story 👉 Northforker

Champion of Diversity 🌎

Southold’s May Town Board meeting turned into a well-earned celebration for Sonia Spar, who was officially recognized as the 2026 Champion of Diversity for Suffolk County’s First Legislative District.

County Legislator Greg Doroski honored Spar for years of work connecting communities across the East End, from helping multilingual residents navigate local government services to improving access to healthcare and civic engagement.

A longtime Southold resident originally from Colombia, Spar has served as the town’s Spanish Speaking Community Service Liaison since 2023, helping bridge communication gaps between residents and local government. But her involvement stretches far beyond Town Hall.

Get the full story 👉 East End Beacon

The Osprey Comeback Story 🦅

Every spring, ospreys return to nests perched above bays, marshes, utility poles, vineyards, baseball fields, and pretty much anywhere with a decent waterfront view. And while they’ve become one of the East End’s most recognizable sights, their story almost ended decades ago.

Once nearly wiped out by DDT related population collapse in the 1960s and ‘70s, ospreys have staged one of the biggest wildlife recoveries in the country. Today, they thrive across eastern Long Island thanks to decades of conservation work, nesting platforms, and a surprisingly passionate network of local birders, environmental groups, and residents who track their annual return dates like unofficial holidays.

They’re incredibly intense hunters. Ospreys can dive at speeds up to 50 mph, snatch fish using double jointed toes with spiny pads, and aggressively defend their nests from anything that gets too close, including geese, egrets, and occasionally humans with cameras who wandered a little too near.

Experts say the birds are actually an important environmental indicator. Healthy osprey populations often signal healthier waterways and stronger fish populations.

Get the full story 👉 Northforker

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Happenings: This Week

Monday

⛳ Golf Outing This one is more than just a round of golf. The ELIH Auxiliary hosts a coed outing at Island’s End Golf & Country Club, honoring Barbara Koch & Helen Levine and the lasting impact they’ve had on the community. More Info

Thursday

🎭 Anything Goes Opening night lands at the North Fork Community Theatre, where this Cole Porter classic follows a lovestruck stowaway, a mischievous nightclub singer, and a cast fully committed to the bit aboard the S.S. American. It’s fast, funny, and packed with toe tapping moments. More Info

🍔 McCall Burger Nights Burger nights are officially back at McCall, which means Farmstead organic burgers, sustainable estate wines, and that very nice feeling of eating dinner right where it all comes from. Running Thursday and Friday nights all season long. More Info

🎹 Nobuyuki Tsujii Concert There are talented pianists, and then there are the kind who leave audiences sitting in stunned silence for a second before applauding. Nobuyuki Tsujii, blind from birth, rose to international acclaim after winning the Van Cliburn Competition and later making his Carnegie Hall debut. He now brings that same remarkable artistry to Peconic Landing for anafternoon centered around one of the world’s most celebrated classical performers. More Info

🍷 Grace & Grit Pop Up Series Thursday nights at Chronicle Wines just got very hard to resist. Grace & Grit is back for the season with Chef Adam serving his smashburgers every week alongside rotating seasonal dishes built specifically to pair with Chronicle’s wines. More Info

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Extra Honey

Authentic Qigong Meditation Friday, May 15 at 10:00 AM
Location: North Fork Cheer, Cutchogue NY

Presenter: Dr. Marilyn A. LoPresti, PhD, is an integrative wellness educator, specializing in Qigong and Tai Chi based programs for stress relief, resilience, and wellness.  Dr. LoPresti is an international 2024 and 2025 Global Recognition Award Winner. 

*Authentic Qigong and Tai Chi Meditation participants will learn simple, effective techniques that support:
- Improved breathing and posture
- Enhanced focus, emotional balance, and resilience
- Greater awareness of the body’s natural capacity for self-healing, often described as “the medicine within”

Pre-registration is required.  All participants will be seated on chairs.  The cost is $25 for the hour. No experience is necessary.*

Email: [email protected]

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Live Music + Fun Breakdown

Monday

The Watershed | TBA | 6-9 PM
Clam Bar at Alize Brewing | Tom McGuire | 6-9 PM
Ram’s Head | Bingo | 6 PM

Tuesday

Eastern Front Brewing | Trivia with Emily | 6 PM
First & South | Jeff LeBlanc | 5-8 PM

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