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Aldo's Documentary, Water Talk, The Most Memorable Photos

Thomas Loncar
July 22, 2026

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Good Morning, North Fork! Nothing makes a small town feel smaller than waving to the same person three times in one day.

In today’s North Fork Buzz:

Aldo's Documentary
Water Talk
The Most Memorable Photos

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The Lowdown

Aldo's Documentary ☕️

Aldo's Coffee Co. is the focus of a new eight minute documentary created by Kojo Films, a Long Island production company that reached out to owner Josh Sommer at almost the exact moment he was looking for a way to tell the shop's story visually.

The crew spent three days filming everything from coffee roasting to the morning rush, while also interviewing Sommer, head roaster Rae McMahon and longtime regulars about what Aldo's has meant to them over the years.

The documentary has already struck a chord online. A teaser posted to Instagram racked up nearly 100,000 views and even caught the attention of a U.K. production company exploring a possible PBS series.

Get the full story 👉 Northforker

Water Talk 💧

The Suffolk County Water Authority will host a public meeting at 5 PM on Wednesday, Aug. 6 at the Greenport Fire Department to discuss last week's Stage 1 water alert and answer questions about its proposed North Fork pipeline.

The water alert covers all SCWA customers in Southold Town and Shelter Island after a moderate regional drought combined with record water demand. Residents are being asked to hold off on watering lawns unless it's necessary to help maintain water pressure, especially for fire protection.

The meeting will also cover the proposed 12 mile pipeline that would carry water from Flanders to the North Fork. ($)

Get the full story 👉 Suffolk Times

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Animal of The Week

Stick 🐾

Meet Stick, a playful little goofball who's guaranteed to keep you smiling.

She might be a bit shy when you first meet her, but give her a little time and you'll discover a cat with a huge personality. Once Stick feels safe, she's all about zoomies, chasing toys, making up her own games, and turning just about anything into entertainment. If there's fun to be had, she'll find it.

Stick is the perfect match for someone who appreciates an active, curious cat with plenty of personality. She'll keep you laughing with her silly antics, then happily settle in once she's burned off some energy. Watching her confidence grow and her playful side shine is one of the best parts of getting to know her.

Stick is spayed, up to date on her vaccinations, microchipped, and ready to find a family of her own. If your home could use a little more laughter, a little more fun, and a whole lot of personality, Stick is ready to make herself right at home.

Questions? Call North Fork Animal Welfare League at 631-765-1811

If you are interested in volunteering and helping animals like Stick, contact Laura at [email protected]

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.

Just click one of the multiple choice answers to see if you got it right!

Find more info on the answer at the very end of the newsletter

What was the name given to the Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton that sold at auction for $50.1 million this week?

Last Week’s Results

Last week we asked: What was the first toy ever advertised on television?

Answer: Mr. Potato Head

46% of you got it right. Nicely done! Consider yourselves honorary members of the Spud Squad.

Local Spotlight

The Most Memorable Photos 📸

Some photographs are easy to admire. Others have a way of following you home.

They're the ones you keep thinking about long after you've looked away, a fleeting expression, perfect light, or a moment that somehow says more than words ever could. That's the idea behind IMPACT, the photography exhibition coming to the North Fork Arts Center that celebrates the images that leave a lasting impression.

Open to East End photographers of every age and experience level, IMPACT invites professionals, hobbyists, students, and anyone who loves making pictures to submit up to three photographs for consideration. Rather than focusing solely on technical perfection, the exhibition is looking for photographs that tell a story, reveal beauty, or simply refuse to be forgotten. Every submission will be reviewed through a blind jury process, keeping the focus squarely on the work itself.

If you've been waiting for a reason to print that favorite photo sitting on your hard drive, or you've been looking for your first chance to exhibit your work, this might be it. Submissions are open through August 24.

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Extra Honey

Let’s Mahj!

NoFo Mahj Club is a Mahjong community of women offering both lesson and open play events to venues across the North Fork!

These Mahjong events are fun, social gatherings for beginners and experienced players. All levels are welcome! Whether you come with friends or arrive solo and meet new ones, these events are a great way to learn the game and connect with other ladies on the North Fork. Great for both social and networking opportunity!

The upcoming schedule includes:
🀄 Open Play - Tuesday, 7/28 - Aldo’s Coffee Co.
🀄 Lessons & Open Play - Tuesday, 7/28 - Hotel Moraine
🀄 Lessons & Open Play - Thursday, 7/30 – North Fork Resort

Space is limited for each event, so be sure to reserve your spot before they're full.

Follow @nofomahj on Instagram to stay up to date on upcoming events. Registration links can be found in their bio. *

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