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🐝 New York’s Seafood Industry

🐝 New York’s Seafood Industry

Seafood Summit, Mattituck Freshman Debut Novel, Pink Pearl Gala

Thomas Loncar
April 07, 2026

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In today’s North Fork Buzz:

Seafood Summit
Mattituck Freshman Debut Novel
Pink Pearl Gala

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The Lowdown

Seafood Summit 🐟

The New York Seafood Summit marked its 10th year, drawing a packed room of fishermen, oyster growers, chefs, scientists and policymakers, all focused on the future of New York’s seafood industry.

Organized by New York Sea Grant and Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Marine Program, the summit was designed to bring different corners of the industry into the same room, and get them actually talking to each other.

Oyster growers flagged damage from a brutal winter, while commercial fishing leaders pointed to rising fuel costs and ongoing regulatory challenges.

State and county officials showed up too, signaling support, including conversations around funding opportunities, licensing, and even potential fuel tax relief for fishing operations.

There was also a look ahead. A North Shore expansion of the Long Island Seafood Cuisine Trail is set to launch this spring, stretching from Northport to Greenport and highlighting local seafood spots.

Get the full story 👉 Northforker

Mattituck Freshman Debut Novel 📖

Maddie Peterson has lived in more ZIP codes than most adults, but somewhere between RV road trips and school changes, she found her constant: writing.

Now a freshman at Mattituck High School, Maddie is officially a published author. Her debut novel, She Had Faith, dropped March 30 after nearly two years of work.

The story follows Maeve, a young girl growing up and figuring herself out, with each chapter tracking a different grade level. While faith is part of the title, Maddie’s take is broader, more about self-belief than religion, and the idea that identity isn’t tied to where you land.

It’s a theme she knows firsthand. Maddie’s lived in Arizona, Florida, Indiana, Idaho, Colorado and now the North Fork, a constant reset that shaped both her perspective and her storytelling. ($)

Get the full story 👉 Suffolk Times

Romance & Renovation 📖

North Fork summer, a rundown beach house, and a little HGTV energy, that’s the setup for Jennifer O’Brien’s debut novel, The Summer I Found You.

O’Brien, known for her home design brand City Farmhouse, trades mood boards for manuscripts with a story centered on Dahlia Newberry, a newly single mom who heads back to her family’s North Fork fixer upper with plans to sell, quickly.

Only problem: the house is in rough shape, the timeline is tight, and life has other ideas.

Enter Noah, the charming neighbor who just happens to be a reality TV home renovation star. He helps bring the house and Dahlia back to life, as sparks start to fly.

But it’s not just a love story. A letter from Dahlia’s late aunt sets off a deeper unraveling, one that leads to buried clues, long held family secrets, and a mystery stretching back generations.

Get the full story 👉 James Lane Post

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Happenings: Upcoming Events

🍺 Brewing 101 If you’ve ever wondered what actually goes into your pint here’s your chance to find out. The Southold Library is hosting How Beer Is Brewed at Greenport Harbor Brewing (Greenport) on Tuesday, April 21, with brewer Sean Galligan leading the way. Enjoy a live demo, and a behind the scenes look at the brewing process, and yes, it ends with a guided tasting. More Info

🏀 Harlem Wizards When Greenport needs a little extra chaos in the best possible way, the Harlem Wizards show up with trick shots, big laughs, and gym floor level theatrics. Bringing their high energy brand of basketball meets comedy on Wednesday, April 22 to Greenport school. More Info

🍔 Burger & A Beer Some nights call for a burger, a cold one, and a side of doing something good for the community. Head to Greenport Harbor Brewing Co.(Peconic) on Wednesday, April 22 for a laid back dinner supporting the Southold Historical Museum. More Info

📺 Friends Trivia Night The One Where You Actually Know All the Answers, or at least think you do. Clovis Point is turning Friday, April 24 into a full on Central Perk situation with Friends themed trivia, where deep cuts and iconic one liners could win you bragging rights. More Info

🥂 PCS Spring Soirée The kind of night where the wine flows, the dance floor fills up fast, and the auction bids get a little competitive. Head to RGNY Vineyards on Saturday, April 25 for an elegant evening of cocktails, local bites, live music, and both silent and live auctions, all in support of Peconic Community School. More Info

🩺 Health Fair Turns out wellness is a little easier when it’s all in one room. The Mattituck Laurel Library is hosting a lively, drop in style health fair on Saturday, April 25 with local vendors, screenings, and practical tips for feeling better without overcomplicating it. More Info

🥙 Mediterranean Cooking Class Your dinner rotation is about to get a serious upgrade. Chef Naela takes over the Mattituck Laurel Library on Saturday, April 25 with a Mediterranean cooking demo and tasting featuring vegan spinach pies, hummus, Middle Eastern salad, and baklava. More Info

🍽 Black Cat Supper Club Blink and you’ll miss it this 16 seat dinner is the kind of under the radar experience people keep talking about. On Saturday, April 25, the Ali Katz Kitchen teams up with Suhru & Lieb Cellars for an intimate four course spring menu built around fresh seafood and perfectly paired wines. More Info

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Local Spotlight

Pink Pearl Gala 💗

The North Fork Breast Health Coalition’s Annual Pink Pearl Gala returns Friday, April 17, bringing an evening of cocktails, dinner, raffles, and dancing. It’s a celebration of survivors and thrivers, along with the caregivers, providers, and community members who show up for them in all the ways that matter.

This year’s gala will honor Steven “Biggie” Ammirati of The Catered Fork with the Community Spirit Award, a fitting nod to someone who has long supported the East End breast cancer community. Debbie Hughes, co-founder of Strength for Life, will also be recognized with the Champion Award for helping make exercise and wellness part of the healing process for those navigating a cancer diagnosis.

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