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Good Morning, North Fork! Not to be dramatic, but this might be the most useful thing you read all morning.

In today’s North Fork Buzz:

• Oyster Estate

• Zombie House

• NFEC President Stepping Down

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P.S. Happy Birthday to Bill Byrnes! 🎂

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The Lowdown

Oyster Estate 🏨

A longtime Greenport stay is getting a new name and a full refresh.

The Greenporter Hotel on Front Street is being rebranded as Oyster Estate, with new owner Blue Flag Capital aiming for a reopening by the end of the summer. The Boston based group has a growing portfolio in coastal destinations like Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard, and saw Greenport as a natural fit.

The plans go well beyond a new sign out front. The 34 key property is getting updated interiors from ISLYN Studio, a reworked gym, and a full overhaul of the courtyard pool and patio.

There’s also a new food and drink concept coming in: Fortune Favors, described as an eatery and hangout spot with a cocktail forward, coastal Asian inspired menu built around local ingredients.

Get the full story 👉 Northforker

Zombie House 🏚️

Last spring, neighbors on New Suffolk Avenue packed Southold Town Board hearings to vent about two long neglected homes, describing one as a broken windowed hazard and another as an overgrown, collapsing shell dragging down property values and raising safety concerns.

Town officials didn’t push back. They unanimously declared both homes unsafe, ordering them boarded up, fenced, and cleared, with costs billed to the owners.

But there was a twist.

Records now show that one of the town officials voting on those properties, Councilman Brian Mealy, has been dealing with similar complaints tied to his own family’s property in Mattituck, a site neighbors say has been deteriorating for years.

According to more than 150 pages of town documents, Mealy’s property was the subject of repeated code enforcement actions between 2017 and 2021, including violations tied to garbage, unsafe structures, and abandoned vehicles.

Get the full story 👉 North Fork Sun

NFEC President Stepping Down 🌎

After decades of showing up for the North Fork, Mark Haubner is stepping back, just not all the way.

The longtime environmental advocate is leaving his role as president of the North Fork Environmental Council after nearly five years, capping off more than 45 years with the organization.

Haubner isn’t disappearing, he’s zooming out. His next chapter is global, with plans to host workshops and classes on sustainability through platforms stretching from New Hampshire to India. The goal: connect communities working on similar problems and get them talking to each other. ($)

Get the full story 👉 Suffolk Times

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Happenings: Upcoming Events

🕵️ Culper Spy Ring History gets a little more interesting when it involves secret messages, and Revolutionary War intrigue. Former Newsday reporter Bill Bleyer brings the real story to Hallockville Museum Farm on Sunday, May 3, with the added flex of being the author of George Washington’s Long Island Spy Ring: A History and Tour Guide. More Info

🎶 Yale Whiffenpoofs Return Some groups have vibes, these guys have over a century of harmonies. The Whiffenpoofs founded in 1909 bring their signature a cappella sound to CAST on Sunday, May 3, featuring a handpicked crew of just 14 Yale seniors. More Info

🌼 Dandelion Festival Turns out the “weed” in your yard is throwing a full on party. KK’s Farm hosts this delightful dandelion celebration on Sunday, May 3, with a dandelion costume contest, live music, dancing, flower crown making, and more. More Info

🍷 Mid-Mod Mixer Somewhere between Mad Men and your best brunch self, things get a little more stylish. This mid-century themed brunch party lands at Panoramica on Sunday, May 3, where dressing the part is half the fun and wine pairings from Saltbird Cellars and Lenz Winery handle the rest, as part of the Long Island Wine Country Blanc & Franc Brunch Series. More Info

🍽️ Dinner at the Market Some dinners deserve stretchy pants. Lombardi’s Love Lane rolls out its second Dinner at the Market on Thursday, May 7 with Lauren Lombardi and her market crew debuting a killer, thoughtfully planned menu right in the heart of Love Lane. More Info

💿 90s BASH If your ideal night includes questionable dance moves and a sudden urge to quote Clueless, this is your moment. The Greenport PTO’s throwback fundraiser hits the American Legion in Greenport on Saturday, May 9, leaning fully into 90s nostalgia. More Info

🏃 John May Mile & 5K Suddenly that “I should get back into running” thought has a date attached to it. Peconic Landing’s 20th annual John May Mile & 5k takes over Saturday, May 9, with a mile walk or full 5K, plus a post race scene full of barbecue and raffles. Bonus: it all supports the Greenport Fire Department. More Info

🔥 Supper on the Farm This is the kind of dinner where showing up hungry isn’t optional. Set at 8 Hands Farm, Fyr & Salt are serving up a wood roasted lamb spread with crispy potatoes, tzatziki, cucumber salad, olives, feta, and sourdough pita. More Info

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Live Music + Fun Breakdown

Tuesday

Eastern Front Brewing | Trivia with Emily | 6 PM
First & South | Rachelle Rossi | 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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