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Good Morning, North Fork! We hope your weekend included fireworks, family, friends, something delicious on the grill, and minimal sunburn.

In today’s North Fork Buzz:

• Short Term Rental Plan

• Algae Bloom Warning Expands

• North Fork Soccer

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The Lowdown

Short Term Rental Plan 🏠

Town officials recently sent warning letters to roughly 200 homeowners advertising rentals without the required permit, part of a broader effort to bring rental properties into compliance as the town prepares a new permit system.

The proposal would redefine short term rentals as stays of less than 30 days and create a lottery system beginning in 2028 that would cap the number of permitted short term rentals in each hamlet. The initial proposal would limit permits to just 1% of the housing stock in each hamlet, a dramatic reduction from the nearly 1,000 short term rentals identified across town in recent years.

Before the program launches, town officials say they'll need to hire three additional employees dedicated to enforcement and administration. A public information session is expected this August, followed by formal hearings later this year.

Get the full story 👉 East End Beacon

Algae Bloom Warning Expands 🦠

Suffolk County health officials announced Wednesday that harmful blue-green algae blooms have been confirmed in both Marratooka Lake and Wolf Pit Pond in Mattituck. The findings come after similar blooms were recently detected in Laurel Lake and Merrits Pond.

The blooms, caused by cyanobacteria, can create bright green or paint like scum on the water’s surface and may pose health risks to people and pets. Officials are advising residents to avoid recreation in affected waters and keep children and dogs away from the shoreline. ($)

Get the full story 👉 Suffolk Times

North Fork Soccer ⚽️

The North Fork United Sharks didn't start with travel tournaments, professional trainers, or championship aspirations. They started at a seventh birthday party.

When Mattituck's JB Browder was asked what he wanted for his birthday, his answer was simple: soccer. The boys spent hours playing in the yard, largely ignoring the bounce house, and their parents decided there was no reason to wait for the next birthday party to do it again.

Every Saturday that summer, the same group showed up to play. No coaches. No whistles. Just neighborhood kids picking teams, arguing over goals, and playing until they were exhausted.

Three years later, many of those same boys are Premier East Division champions in the Long Island Junior Soccer League.

The Sharks' rise is also a snapshot of North Fork United's growth. What started as a small parent run club in 2012 has expanded into a program serving roughly 500 kids from Riverhead to Orient and Shelter Island, with more than 230 travel players and another 260 participating in developmental and recreational programs.

Get the full story 👉 North Fork Sun

The Rescue Vixens 🗓️

If Modern Snack Bar looked like the set of a 1950s postcard earlier this summer, there was a good reason.

The crowd of vintage cars, pinup fashions, and photographers gathering around the restaurant's iconic neon sign was part of the annual Rescue Vixens calendar shoot, a fundraiser supporting North Fork Country Kids Animal Rescue.

Founded by longtime animal advocate Virginia Scudder, the Rescue Vixens blend a love of midcentury style with a very real rescue mission. While the vintage photos and pinup contests grab attention, the group spends the rest of the year helping homeless, neglected, and feral animals across Long Island.

Get the full story 👉 Northforker

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Happenings: This Week

Monday

😂 Improv Comedy Workshop Quick thinking, big laughs, and a little creative chaos are on the agenda at the North Fork Arts Center, where comedian and screenwriter Katy Berry leads a weeklong improv workshop for ages 11–15. Running for the week, the program helps young performers build confidence, sharpen storytelling skills, and discover how much fun can come from making it up as they go. More Info

Tuesday

🀄 Mahjong at Aldo’s Tiles, strategy, and espresso are all on the menu when NoFo Mahj Club takes over Aldo’s. Whether you're brand new to the game, looking for a little guidance, or ready to jump into Open Play, there’s a seat at the table for every skill level. More Info

Wednesday

🀄 Mahjong at Green Hill Looking for an excuse to get out of the house and try something different? NoFo Mahj Club at Green Hill brings together ladies and men for an evening of tiles, conversation, and a little friendly competition. More Info

Thursday

🎬 Out There: A National Parks Story A 10,000 mile road trip through America’s national parks becomes something much bigger in this special screening and director talkback at the North Fork Arts Center. Following a filmmaker and his childhood friend during the National Park Service centennial, the film pairs breathtaking landscapes with the personal stories hidden within them. More Info

🎸 Gil McLean Music The soundtrack of the British Invasion comes alive at the Southold Library as Gil McLean takes audiences on a musical trip through the hits of bands like The Beatles and The Who. More Info

🀄 Mahjong at Panoramica A morning of Mahjong pairs nicely with a good cup of coffee. NoFo Mahj Club brings its mix of open play and friendly competition to Panoramica, settle in with their favorite brew and a rack of tiles. More Info

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Local Spotlight

Evergreen Maze 🌲

There’s something about getting lost on purpose that never really stops being fun. Whether you’re eight or eighty, a good maze has a way of bringing out your inner explorer.

That’s exactly what’s coming to the North Fork this fall, as Shamrock Christmas Tree Farm prepares to open what it says is the largest evergreen maze in the continental United States. The new attraction will debut this September alongside the farm’s annual pumpkin patch

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Live Music + Fun Breakdown

Monday

The Shoals | K + R Music | 4-8 PM
Minnow at the Galley Ho | Jon Divello | 5-8 PM
Billy’s by the Bay | Kurt Stemhagen | 5-8 PM
The Watershed | Tom Chupka | 6-9 PM
Clam Bar at Alize Brewing | Tom McGuire | 6-9 PM
Ram’s Head | Bingo | 6 PM
Greenport Dances in the Park | Gene Casey & The Lone Sharks | 7-9 PM

Tuesday

First & South | Jazz E | 5-8 PM
Billy’s by the Bay | Rick Rempe | 5-8 PM
SALT Shelter Island | Country Line Dance Lessons with Blue Collar Ballroom | 6 PM
Eastern Front Brewing | Trivia with Emily | 6 PM
The Pridwin | Joe Donza | 6-8 PM
Piano Bar at The Halyard | Brian Cummings | 6-8:30 PM
The Pridwin | Jon Divello | 8-10 PM

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