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Good Morning, North Fork! We can’t control the tides or the traffic, but we can make your weekend plans easier.

In today’s North Fork Buzz:

• WLNG’s Future

• 18 Bay Opening

• Banh Mi Pop Up

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P.S. Happy Birthday to David Wittlin 🎂

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The Lowdown

WLNG’s Future 📻

What started as a night of applause for WLNG legends Gary Sapiane and Bill Evans turned into something heavier, a call for help to save the soul of Sag Harbor radio.

WLNG co-owner Sandra Foschi took the mic at a Village Board meeting and dropped a bombshell: the beloved station, on the air since 1963, might not make it another year.

The problem? Towers. Not the kind you climb for the view, the kind that cost millions to replace. The current tower is unsafe and could fall at any moment. Foschi and Evans have already poured personal savings and more than $100,000 in legal fees into trying to fix it, but now they’re out of options, and out of money.

Get the full story 👉 Dan’s Papers

New Gallery Alert 🎨

If you’ve driven through Jamesport lately and spotted a fresh coat of paint where Three Sisters Antiques used to be: surprise! That’s Elaine Harris Gallery, the North Fork’s newest art spot.

It’s the dream come true of Kimberly Crumm, a Mattituck painter who named the gallery after her two grandmothers, Elaine Murphy and Eva Harris, the women who first told her to chase creativity instead of cubicles.

Her goal? To give underrepresented artists, especially women, a place to tell their truth.

Kimberly’s first show, “From Grief to Gratitude,” isn’t just paint on canvas, it’s her story. After a long battle with chronic Lyme disease, she poured her recovery (and some literal eggshells) into 13 abstract works representing the seven stages of grief.

Get the full story 👉 Northforker

Grant and Shuck It 🦪

Big news for our local shellfish heroes, six North Fork oyster farms are splitting $1.2 million in state funding to upgrade their gear.

The Hampton Oyster Company in New Suffolk is using its grant to roll out digital grading tech that automatically sorts oysters by size, shape, and weight.

Other farms reeling in grants include Widow’s Hole Oysters, Cornelius and Little Ram Oyster Co., North Fork Big Oyster, and Spinelli’s Sea Farms.

Another $3 million in aquaculture grants drops November 3, this time for construction and infrastructure upgrades. ($)

Get the full story 👉 Suffolk Times

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Happenings: Weekend Preview

Friday

🚗 Trunk or Treat The Greenport Interact Club is hosting a Trunk or Treat that’s fun for the whole family! Dress in your best costume and stroll through a lineup of decorated cars handing out candy and goodies. More Info

👻 Halloween Parade Get your costumes ready, the Southold PTA Halloween Parade is back! Join the fun as little ghosts, goblins, and superheroes march from the Southold Fire Department to Southold Elementary. More Info

🎤 90s Unplugged The Shoals is serving pure nostalgia. 90s Unplugged is bringing acoustic takes on the hits you grew up screaming into your hairbrush. Green Hill’s dishing out BBQ bites to keep you singing (and snacking) all night long. More Info

🍽️ Paris Comes to Southold Grace & Grit is flipping their storefront into a French bistro for two nights only, October 24 & 25. Supper Series 7 is all about Chef Adam taking his favorite French classics and giving them that signature G&G twist. Parisian vibes, North Fork flair, and a menu that’ll make you say ooh la la. More Info

🎃 Halloween Trivia Night Head over to Clovis Point Vineyard for a spooky night of fun and friendly competition. Test your Halloween knowledge and see how many trivia questions you can get right while sipping some wine. More Info

Saturday

🎃 Halloween Village Greenport’s turning into Halloween HQ as the 6th Annual Halloween Village takes over downtown. Expect costumes, candy, creepy fun, and just the right amount of chaos, plus treats from local shops and plenty of festive bites and brews around town. More Info

🐶 Dynamo Dogs Clear the field, these pups are ready to steal the show. The Dynamo Dogs are bounding into Harbes Barnyard Adventure on Saturday and Sunday, for a weekend packed with tricks, flips, and tail-wagging fun. We’re talking flying Frisbees, agility runs, hoop jumps, barrel rolls, and more high-flying stunts. More Info

🎂 Boo-tercream Head over to Bedell Cellars and join Casey’s Cakes NYC for a Halloween Cake Decorating Workshop. You’ll get your own 4-inch cake, plenty of buttercream to fill, frost, and decorate, plus your pick of pumpkin or apple butter filling. Learn piping tricks, play with sprinkles, and sip a glass of Bedell wine while you work your magic. More Info

🥂 Oysters & Sparkling Grab your champagne flute and head to Poquatuck Hall for the second annual Oysters & Sparkling. Expect fresh-shucked Oysterponds oysters, sparkling wine, bubbly cocktails, and local beer, plus live piano tunes and a silent auction full of gems. More Info

Sunday

🏃🍷 Race for the Greenway Lace up, then raise a glass, the Race for the Greenway 5K returns. Run or walk your way through the scenic Hallock State Park, then celebrate with the Post-Race Wine Crawl. Fitness first, wine second, balance achieved. More Info

🐾 Paws & Pints Leash up your pup and head to Greenport Harbor Brewing Co. (Peconic) for their Dog Parade. Prizes go to the best-dressed dog and the top human–dog duo, but let’s be honest, everyone wins when there are wagging tails and cold beers involved. More Info

🍾 Trick or Treat(ery) Sparkling Pointe is swapping candy buckets for champagne flutes. They’ve teamed up with The Treatery for a “Trick or Treatery” HalloWine Pairing, three decadent sweets matched with a flight of Cuvée Carnaval wines. More Info

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Local Business

18 Bay Opens this Saturday 🍝

Big news for North Fork foodies, 18 Bay is officially reopening this Saturday night in its new home in Jamesport.

Chefs Adam Kopels and Elizabeth Ronzetti are bringing their signature farm-to-fork Italian magic, complete with the seasonal ingredients and intimate dining experience that made 18 Bay a standout on Shelter Island.

Banh Mi Pop Up 🥖

Attention Northforkers, your Bahn Mi dreams are coming true. Chef Linh Trieu of Wednesday’s Table is taking over Greenport Harbor Brewing Co. (Peconic) for a one day only pop-up on Tuesday, November 11.

Stop by to snag one of her legendary Bahn Mi sandwiches and a few savory surprises, all perfectly paired with your favorite GHBC brews.

Au Revoir, French Picnic 🥐

Sad news for Cutchogue croissant lovers, The French Picnic is closing its doors for good on Sunday, October 26.

They’re sending love (and a big merci) to all the regulars and local businesses who’ve supported them. Stop by one last time this weekend for a coffee, a pastry, and to say goodbye.

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Live Music + Fun Breakdown

Thursday

Hallockville Museum Farm| Old Time Jam | 5:30-8:30 PM
Greenport Harbor Brewing (Pec) | Trivia | 6-8 PM
Taps & Corks | Karaoke | 7-10 PM
Southold American Legion | Bingo | 7 PM

Friday

Corey Creek | Jay Shepard | 4-8 PM
Tucker’s Tap Room | Danny Mele | 5 PM
Main & Mill | Emy McB | 5-7 PM
Jamesport Farm Brewery | The Melon Farmers | 5-8 PM
Palmer Vineyards | Christiaan Padavan | 5-8 PM
Little Fish | Frank Palmeri | 6-9 PM
One Woman Winery | Yvonnick Prene | 6-9 PM
Touch of Venice | Marty Attridge | 6-9 PM
The Shoals | Unplugged - Best of The 90’s | 6-9 PM
Eastern Front Brewing | Bruce MacDonald | 6 PM
Clovis Point Wines | Halloween Trivia | 6:30-8 PM
Greenport Harbor Brewing (Gpt) | Open Mic Night | 7-10 PM
Clam Bar at Alize | Ed Travers | 7-10 PM
Andy’s | Mikey Keyboards | 7-10 PM
Green Hill Kitchen | Karaoke | 9 PM-12 AM

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