North Fork Buzz
Posts
🐝 Is your power back?

🐝 Is your power back?

Power Outage, Invasive Plants, and Weekend Plans

Thomas Loncar
February 21, 2025

Together With

Good Morning, North Fork! Guess What? We are only 27 days away from Spring, time to get the shorts out of the attic/basement.

In today’s North Fork Buzz:

What happened to the power yesterday?
The fight against plants
Weekend activities

Ready, Set, Go!

The Lowdown

⚡ North Fork’s Power Woes—Crash, Outage, Recovery! 🚨

It was lights out on the East End after a box truck crash on Route 48 took down a transmission pole, leaving 30,000+ homes in the dark from Peconic to Orient. 🚦 Even Greenport fired up its backup generators ! PSEG crews worked fast, restoring power by 2:36 p.m. The driver had minor injuries, and Route 48 remained detoured at Ackerly Pond Lane and Tucker’s Lane for most of the day. Stay safe and stay plugged in!

🌿 Bye-bye, invasive reeds!

Southold is doubling down on its fight against Phragmites australis (aka that pesky common reed) with a $79K grant extension from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation. 🏞️✨ These reeds clog wetlands, mess with water flow, and push out native species, so the town is bringing in a hydro-rake (think: giant floating claw) to yank them out—no chemicals needed! Volunteers will help replant native greenery and spread the word on keeping Southold’s wetlands healthy. 💪🌱 It’s a big win for local wildlife and water quality! ($)

Stories from this week

🍕Fiocha Pizza officially opened in Mattituck. Serving personal-sized red & white pizzas, fresh salads, and even a Nutella dessert pie coming soon. Open Thursday–Monday (for now). 🍕🔥

🚨Greenport Fire Rescue Squad & Southold Police saved the life of a 1 year old boy when he stopped breathing during a late night snow storm. Thank you to our local heroes

^{_{Stories with a ($) require a third party subscription}}

Happenings

Friday

🎭 Lights, Camera, Murder! 🌟

Join the drama at the Rams Head Inn for an unforgettable Old Hollywood Whodunnit. The night kicks off at 6:30 p.m. with a cocktail reception, followed by a two-course dinner, wine, and plenty of clues. Put your detective skills to the test and figure out who committed the crime! Tickets 🍷🕵️‍♂️

Saturday

📸 Family + Fun + Photos = Perfect Combo!

Capture the true essence of your kiddos (or even your pup!) with Madison Fender Photography’s mini dance party photo session at Greenport Harbor Brewing from 1-4 PM. 🎉 With music, treats, and toys, it’s a fun, laid-back shoot where you pick your favorite 5 images right after! Don’t miss out—book your session today! 🎶🐾

🔥 Steak Night for a Cause! 🔥

Join the Orient Fire Department’s Annual Steak Night! Enjoy a delicious steak dinner while supporting our local heroes. 🍽️ And this year, they’ve added a raffle to make it even more exciting—win awesome prizes while you dine! 🎉 It’s the perfect way to show your support and have a great night out. Don’t miss out—mark your calendars now!

Sunday

🎨 Join Artist Alan Bull for an Exclusive Talk!

Curious about the creative process of Alan Bull? Don’t miss his Uncommon Artist talk from 5:30-6:30 at the Halyard where he’ll share his journey, inspirations, and the stories behind his work. This is your chance to dive deep into the mind of an artist shaping the landscape of contemporary art. RSVP 🖌️✨

Live Music + Fun Breakdown

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Was this email forwarded to you? Sign Up

Want your business in the North Fork Buzz? Lets Chat

Did I miss something? Let me know at [email protected]

THANKS!

Thanks for reading the North Fork Buzz today. Like what you read? Send it to a friend!

Tom Loncar- Publisher