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Good Morning, North Fork! Starting the week slowly is still starting the week.

In today’s North Fork Buzz:

• Peconic Star Returns

• PCS Is Officially Home

• Cottage Wine Dinner

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The Lowdown

Peconic Star Returns 🚢

After a dramatic September mic drop, the Peconic Star is officially charting a comeback course. Just four months after announcing it was “out of business” the beloved Greenport party boat is prepping to hit the water again, with a planned return date of May 1, 2026.

Captain Speedy himself, Arnold Hubert, didn’t just ride out the storm, he upgraded. After selling one boat, he scooped up a brand new 80-foot vessel, and has been working with the Village of Greenport and the East End Seaport Museum to bring the operation back home to the Railroad Dock.

The village board is expected to vote on new five year license agreements at its January 22 meeting, clearing the way for not one, but two boats, including the shiny new Peconic Star V, which can hold up to 150 passengers. ($)

Get the full story 👉 Suffolk Times

PCS Is Officially Home 🏫

Two years after moving into the former Our Lady of Mercy campus, Peconic Community School has officially gone from tenant to owner, locking in the 10-acre property as its forever home.

The purchase didn’t come easy. Raising $2.85 million took some serious hustle, a whole lot of community support, and a few creative financing moves along the way.

The former Sacred Heart Church is slated to become a performing arts space for students and the community. The rectory will house offices. The carriage house? A maker space meets art studio, complete with workbenches, tools, a kiln, and 3-D printers.

Peconic Community School started back in 2012 with just nine students in a borrowed room. Today, it serves about 100 kids from preschool through eighth grade, and now, it finally has the space to grow into the next century.

Get the full story 👉 East End Beacon

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Happenings: This Week

Monday

🧘 Meditation at the Library Start your week with less stress and more zen. Carl Timpone & Megan Frey are leading guided meditations at Cutchogue New Suffolk Library. It’s not just about relaxation, it’s about rewiring your mindset so you can handle life’s curveballs with calm and compassion. More Info

Wednesday

🤝 W.E.B. Meet Up The North Fork’s bold, and brilliant women are gathering again this time at Greenport Pilates Yoga & Wellness. Easy conversations and shared ideas brings together entrepreneurs, creatives, and community builders for an evening of connection and collaboration. Wine and nibbles will be flowing, and mini Pilates reformer trials will be available for anyone curious to give it a try. More Info

✍️ Calling All Writers Got stories swirling in your head? Put pen to paper at the 5-Day Writing Workshop with Jacqueline Christy, happening Wednesday through Sunday at the Rams Head Inn. This free, workshop is all about supporting the local creative community. Best part? The schedule is flexible, join for all five days or pop in for just part of a day when it fits your flow. More Info

🧠 Understanding Menopause Join Dr. Alison Madden, Chief Medical Officer and Gynecologist at Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital at the Cutchogue–New Suffolk Library, for an approachable, informative discussion on what menopause really is, what to expect, and how to navigate it with confidence. From managing symptoms and understanding treatment options to lifestyle strategies that support overall well-being, this talk is about clarity, comfort, and cutting through the confusion, no medical jargon required. More Info

Thursday

🧶 Winter Crafts If your looking for a cozy creative winter project, this one’s calling your name. North Fork Fiber Arts is kicking off a Persian Tiles Blanket Crochet Workshop. Chain on the gorgeous Persian Tiles Blanket by Jane Crowfoot, inspired by intricate Persian ceramic patterns and designed to become the kind of heirloom piece your family fights over someday. More Info

🦪 How Oysters Shape Our Shores Join Pete Stein, founder of Peeko Oysters, for a behind the scenes look at local aquaculture at the Cutchogue–New Suffolk Free Library. Learn how oysters are grown right here on the bay, why shellfish farming helps keep our waters healthy, and what day to day life on an oyster farm really looks like. More Info

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Local Spotlight

Cottage Wine Dinner 🍷

Bedell Cellars is hosting its first Cottage Wine Dinner of 2026 designed for slow sips, thoughtful conversation, and seriously good food. The evening features a seasonal menu by Chef Dana Minuta, paired with Bedell wines curated by Marin Brennan.

Chef Dana Minuta is a CIA trained chef and Gramercy Tavern alum with more than two decades of experience cooking for ultra high net worth families on private estates, yachts, and destinations around the world. She’s also the author of The Billionaire Kitchen, a cookbook and culinary memoir drawn from 20 years in private service. Her style? Refined yet soulful, farm-to-table cooking with impeccable sourcing and quiet confidence.

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Live Music + Fun Breakdown

Monday

The Watershed | Erin Chase | 6-9 PM
Ram’s Head | Bingo | 6 PM

Tuesday

First & South | Jeff LeBlanc | 5-8 PM
Front Street Station | Music Bingo | 7 PM

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