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Good Morning, North Fork! Welcome to the season where it’s dark before dinner and we all pretend to be okay with it.

In today’s North Fork Buzz:

• VSOP Projects Relocating

• Front Street #36

• Restaurant Week

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The Lowdown

VSOP Projects’ Next Chapter 🎨

After nearly a decade of bringing bold, thought-provoking art to the North Fork, VSOP Projects is preparing to close its Greenport gallery and head north. Founder and director Jonathan Weiskopf announced this week that he’ll relocate the gallery to the Hudson Valley in 2026.

Before he goes, he’s throwing one last party, a final group exhibition opening November 15, featuring a tight circle of local artists who’ve shaped VSOP’s story from the start. The gallery will stay open through the end of the year for weekend viewings, open houses, and by appointment.

Over its nine years, VSOP Projects has hosted 40 solo shows, 32 group exhibitions, and countless performances, pop-ups, and art fair appearances.

Get the full story 👉 Northforker

Front Street Falls Into the Spotlight 🍂

Front Street just made a national “best of” list.

Greenport’s charming main drag ranked No. 36 on MarketBeat’s Top 125 Main Streets for Fall Shopping in 2025, joining just two other New York contenders: Beacon’s Main Street (No. 22) and Rochester’s Park Avenue, which snagged the top spot.

MarketBeat’s write-up reads: “Front Street in Greenport carries a maritime calm through autumn’s chill. Burton’s Bookstore features a carefully curated selection of fiction and nonfiction, while Aldo’s Coffee Company serves house-roasted brews beside the harbor’s still water.”

They also gave props to the signature fall scene, pumpkins and mums lining the brick sidewalks, sailboats bobbing in the bay, and locals wandering between bakeries, galleries, and cozy coffee shops once the summer crowds fade.

Get the full story 👉 Greater Long Island

BID Takes the Helm ⚓️

Big news last week after three decades at the helm, the East End Seaport Museum is handing off the wheel of Greenport’s beloved Maritime Festival. But don’t worry, this ship isn’t sinking, it’s just getting a new captain.

Starting in 2026, the Greenport Business Improvement District (BID) will take charge of organizing the festival while the museum refocuses on its core mission: modernizing exhibits, restoring Bug Lighthouse, and expanding year-round education and conservation programs.

Get the full story 👉 North Fork Sun

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Happenings: This Week

Monday

🍬  Got Candy If your trick-or-treat stash is getting a little out of hand, Zeifman Orthodontics has the perfect solution, their Candy Buy Back is on now through Thursday. Bring in your leftover Halloween loot for a chance to win awesome prizes, while helping support the community. All candy collected will be donated to CAST. More Info

Tuesday

🍽️ 50 Years of Scallops Join the North Fork United Methodist Church as they celebrate 50 years of their Annual Scallop Dinner. More Info

Wednesday

🥘 Potluck Here’s your chance to eat and learn, join East End Food CRAFT for a Tour & Potluck at Treiber Farms. More Info

Thursday

🍷 Macari Wine Dinner The Halyard is teaming up with Macari Vineyards for a cozy, fall-inspired wine dinner you won’t want to miss. Chef Derby’s seasonal menu will be perfectly paired with Macari’s award-winning wines, and guests will get an inside look at what goes into the glass. More Info

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Local Spotlight

It’s Long Island Restaurant Week 🍽️

From November 2–9, it’s officially time to eat your way across the North Fork, and four local favorites are in on the action. Special prix fixe menus, local flavor, and serious reasons to skip cooking all week.

Noah’s: Seasonal and local, their Restaurant Week menu is packed with coastal flavor and fresh North Fork ingredients.

Little Fish: Perched by Kenney’s Beach, Little Fish is where coastal creativity meets comfort food. The prix fixe menu brings big flavor in a laid-back setting that feels like summer never left.

Legends: Cozy, waterfront, and always consistent, Legends is offering both lunch and dinner specials this week, the perfect excuse for a midday treat or date night.

On the Docks: The kind of place that reminds you to slow down and savor the moment. Their prix fixe is all about big flavor and easy comfort, perfect for a relaxed night out.

Grab a friend, make a reservation, and support your favorite local kitchens while the deals are hot.

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Live Music + Fun Breakdown

Monday

Clam Bar at Alize | Tom McGuire | 6-9 PM
The Watershed | Erin Chase | 6-9 PM
Piano Bar at Sound View | Jazz on the Half Shell | 6:30-8 PM

Tuesday

First & South | Jon Jazz E | 5-8 PM
Front Street Station | Music Bingo | 7 PM

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