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🐝 Colds, Coughs, and Sniffles, Oh My

🐝 Colds, Coughs, and Sniffles, Oh My

Health Fair, Palate Pleaser Award, Minnow Heads to NYC

Thomas Loncar
October 15, 2025

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Good Morning, North Fork! You could be checking your work emails… or reading this. Excellent choice.

In today’s North Fork Buzz:

Health Fair
Palate Pleaser Award
Minnow Heads to NYC

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The Lowdown

Get Your Health On 🩺

Colds, coughs, and sniffles, oh my! Now is the season when your immune system could use a little extra love. Luckily, the crew at CAST, Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital, and Southold Town have your back.

They’re teaming up once again for the annual Health Fair at the Peconic Recreation Center on Wednesday, Oct. 16.

You’ll find 20+ local providers ready to help you stay well. SBELIH will be offering screenings and info on women’s health, nutrition, senior care, behavioral health, sports medicine, and more. Think of it as a one-stop wellness shop.

Got kids in tow? No problem, the Kids’ Corner has face painting and pumpkin decorating so they can play while you explore.

Get the full story 👉 Northforker

A Garden for the Birds 🐦

On a picture-perfect October afternoon, the North Fork Audubon Society snipped a ribbon of Virginia creeper and officially opened the “Berries for Birds” garden, a new native habitat at Inlet Pond County Park honoring Rick Kedenburg, the late board member, naturalist, and all-around bird whisperer.

Kedenburg, who passed away in 2023, left a generous gift that funded the project. It’s designed to feed migratory and overwintering birds through the leaner months, think of it as a pit stop buffet for warblers, orioles, and chickadees.

Landscape designer Robin Simmen and a team of volunteers spent three years clearing invasives, remediating soil, and fencing off the plot, complete with a “psychological” double fence that even the boldest deer won’t jump. Two-thirds of the plants came through a grant from Rewild North Fork.

Get the full story 👉 North Fork Sun

Palate Pleaser Award 🏆

Big news from the kitchen at Peconic Landing, Executive Chef JP Hascoat just took home the national Palate Pleaser Award from Senior Housing News’ DISHED Dining Innovation Awards!

The honor recognizes chefs who turn senior living dining into something way beyond “meatloaf Monday,” and JP’s doing exactly that. With bold flavors, fresh ingredients, and a knack for presentation, he’s been delighting diners since Peconic Landing opened back in 2002.

A little backstory: JP’s love of cooking started early. His father ran La Gazelle, from 1975 to 1995. JP went on to work at the Waldorf Astoria, Doral Hotels, and even opened his own spot, Journey’s Inn, before finding his home at Peconic Landing.

President & CEO Bob Syron says JP has “set the benchmark for dining in senior living”.

Residents agree. Culinary Committee chair Amy Wester says JP “listens to members, welcomes feedback, and accommodates everyone, from vegans to holiday traditionalists.”

Congrats JP!

Get the full story 👉 Peconic Landing

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Dog of The Week

Meet Basil 🐾

Meet Basil he’s a stunning Husky mix with the kind of soulful eyes that stop you in your tracks. He’s been waiting a long time for his happy ending, and he’s hoping it’s you.

This handsome Husky has the looks and the love to match. He’s a little shy when you first meet him, but give him a minute (and maybe a treat or two), and he’ll lean right in for snuggles. Once you’re in his circle, you’re his person for life.

He’s dog social, cat-friendly, and basically everyone’s favorite once he warms up. Shelter life just isn’t his vibe, (too loud, too hectic). What Basil really wants is a quiet home, a comfy couch, and someone patient enough to help him relax and shine.

If you’ve got room for a loyal, loving sidekick with a gentle soul, Basil’s your guy. Come meet him at the 324 Church Lane location from 10-3 PM.

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.

What number state was New York when it joined the United States?

Last Week’s Results

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

Answer: Pittsburgh

Only 36% got it right, proving that pierogi knowledge isn’t exactly widespread.

Local Spotlight

North Fork Heads to NYC 🐟

On Wednesday, November 5, the James Beard Foundation is reeling in something special at Pier 57: North Fork Catch: A Sensational Seafood Dinner, featuring the team behind Minnow at the Galley Ho in New Suffolk.

Founded by restaurateur and lifelong waterwoman Andrea Tese. Her restaurant is all about the bay-to-plate life, featuring fish caught using traditional pound traps, an Indigenous, no-bycatch method that keeps local waters healthy and the seafood ridiculously fresh.

Chef Anna Paola Mannucci will take it from there, crafting a Mediterranean-inspired menu using fish pulled straight from Minnow’s own trap.

Expect a cocktail reception with passed bites, a multi-course dinner with perfectly paired wines, and a chef Q&A.

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Tom Loncar- Publisher
Nicole Loncar- Editor + Partnerships