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Good Morning, North Fork! It’s Cinco de Mayo, which is one of those days where a casual “maybe” turns into a full night out.

In today’s North Fork Buzz:

• Top Four Finish

• Tastes of Coastal Croatia

• Oyster Farms Get a Boost

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The Lowdown

Top Four Finish 🤖

North Fork’s robotics team got a full on hometown parade Sunday after returning from the world stage.

The 26 student R.I.C.E. 870 squad, made up of students from Southold, Mattituck, and Greenport, wrapped up a three day global competition in Houston with a fourth place finish in their division. The event drew about 600 teams from around the world.

Their return matched the moment. School buses rolled through town with escorts from the Cutchogue, Mattituck, and Southold fire departments, turning the trip home into something closer to a victory lap than a ride back. ($)

Get the full story 👉 Suffolk Times

Tastes of Coastal Croatia 🇭🇷

John-Paul Stanišić recently released Tastes of Coastal Croatia, a self produced cookbook that blends his 25+ years in design with a deep connection to his Croatian heritage.

And when he says self produced, he means it. Photos, layout, retouching, marketing, all him. No big publishing team, just one person building a cookbook from scratch in his home kitchen.

The book pulls together recipes across the board: seafood, meat, sides, desserts, but what makes it land is the storytelling. These aren’t just instructions; each dish comes with a backstory, often tied to family, tradition, or a memory passed down.

A lot of that came from working side by side with his mom, Maria Stanišić, who he credits with helping bring the history behind the recipes to life.

Get the full story 👉 Northforker

Oyster Farms Get a Boost 🦪

A rough winter nearly iced out parts of Long Island’s oyster industry, now some East End growers are getting a much-needed assist.

Kathy Hochul announced $3 million in state grants for 14 aquaculture businesses, with several East End oyster farms on the list.

The timing matters. This past winter’s deep freeze crushed cages, wrecked gear, and wiped out millions in oyster production, a hit that small, family run farms don’t exactly have the margin to absorb.

The grants are part of a broader push to strengthen Long Island’s aquaculture sector, now one of the fastest growing slices of the region’s agriculture, with more than 150 farms across Suffolk County.

Still, the reality is fragile. One extreme season can throw everything off. This winter already has farmers rethinking how they operate, from ditching floating cages that couldn’t handle the ice to investing in tougher, more resilient setups.

Get the full story 👉 North Fork Sun

Shelter Island Flowers 💐

After nearly a decade running Island Time Farm, Kelci McIntosh and Chris DiOrio are opening Shelter Island Flowers, a brick and mortar shop debuting just in time for Mother’s Day weekend.

The timing isn’t random. With longtime island florist Becky Smith retiring after 45 years, there’s suddenly an opening, and the couple is stepping in with bouquets built from flowers they’ve been growing themselves since launching Island Time Farm back in 2017.

Mother’s Day is the soft launch, with limited hours leading into a fuller schedule by Memorial Day weekend. After that, they’re already booked for weddings and gearing up for a full season of events.

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Happenings: Upcoming Events

💃 Bollywood Night The North Fork is getting a little extra sparkle, and a lot more rhythm. NOFO Live is bringing Bollywood Night to RGNY Vineyard on Wednesday, May 20 with Indian inspired cuisine, vibrant music, and dancing. More Info

📚 Nameless Book Signing Series Beach reads just hit different when you can actually meet the author behind them. Sound View is hosting Jennifer O’Brien on Wednesday, May 20 for a signing of her latest: The Summer I Found You. More Info

🍷Wine Dinner Five courses, zero guesswork, and someone finally explaining why a wine actually tastes like its tasting notes. On Thursday, May 21, The Halyard’s Library hosts an intimate dinner where just harvested ingredients meet RGNY pours, all guided by the winery team. More Info

💧 Water Water Everywhere but Little Left to Drink Turns out living on an island makes the whole “fresh water supply” thing a little more important. On Thursday, May 21, the Cutchogue Civic Association is hosting a talk at the Cutchogue-New Suffolk Library on the shrinking aquifer and what it means for the future of drinking water out here. More Info

🤠 Line Dancing Time to dust off the boots. On Friday, May 22, the Southold Historical Museum’s Barn fills up with music, movement, and Lady T leading the charge for a night of line dancing and fun. More Info

🐩 Westminster Kennel Club Dinner Fancy dinner, but make it a little more paws-itively historic. On Friday, May 22, Léon 1909 is hosting a special evening celebrating 150 years of the Westminster Kennel Club, with proceeds supporting Westminster Cares. More Info

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Local Spotlight

Get Your Hands Dirty 🧤

Some spring projects are better with a few extra hands, especially when the end result is more native plants, and more pollinators.

ReWild North Fork is gathering friends, neighbors, and community partners to help plant four native gardens across the North Fork through its Community Gardens Program. The plantings are happening Wednesday, May 6 and Friday, May 8, two chances to get your hands in the dirt and be part of something that’ll stick around long after the day is done.

It’s a nice one for anyone who likes gardening, being outside, or doing something for the community.

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Live Music + Fun Breakdown

Tuesday

Eastern Front Brewing | Trivia with Emily | 6 PM
First & South | Jazz E | 5-8 PM

Wednesday

Greenport American Legion | Adult Roller Skate | 5-9 PM
Shelter Island Slice | Trivia with Think Inc. | 6 PM
Eastern Front Brewing | Bingo with Michelle | 6-9 PM
Andy’s | Trivia | 6:30-8:30 PM
Clam Bar at Alize | Trivia with Pam | 6:30 PM

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