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Good Morning, North Fork! No shame in dessert-for-dinner Thursday.

In today’s North Fork Buzz:

• Saving the Waterfront

• Mitchell Park Bulkhead

• Hubbard Turns 150

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The Lowdown

Saving the Waterfront 🌊

Score one for the baymen, boaters, and fishmongers. Suffolk County just passed a first-of-its-kind law in New York designed to make sure our working waterfronts stay… well, working.

Here’s the deal: property owners can now apply for conservation easements that guarantee their docks, marinas, and fish houses can’t be bulldozed into mansions. To make it real, the county set aside $9.5 million in its 2026–2028 capital plan.

A 17-member Working Waterfront Committee will oversee which spots make the cut. North Fork legislator Catherine Stark and South Fork legislator Ann Welker steered the bill through.

Get the full story 👉 East End Beacon

All Talk, No Action 🛑

Sixteen months, $3 million in federal grant money, and countless promises later… Greenport’s Mitchell Park bulkhead is still busted. A 2018 report warned it could collapse.

Mayor Kevin Stuessi has repeatedly said repairs are “just weeks away,” but deadlines keep slipping.

The marina isn’t just a pretty view, it brings in over 20% of the village’s revenue. Residents, trustees, and business leaders are fed up, pointing to this as just one of several stalled projects under Village Hall.

Stuessi calls the repair “complicated” and swears the project could go to bid this fall. But after a year and a half of delays, the public isn’t buying it.

Get the full story 👉 North Fork Sun

Hubbard Turns 150 🎂

Greenport’s Floyd Memorial Library is throwing a birthday bash of the artistic kind. Whitney M. Hubbard: 150 Years marks the first major show of the beloved local painter in 25 years, with more than 70 of his works pulled from private collections, schools, and historical societies.

Hubbard, born in 1875, made Greenport his canvas, seascapes, village views, and portraits that still feel alive today. After an accident left him without the use of his right arm, he taught himself to paint left-handed (talk about dedication).

On view now through Nov. 10 at Floyd Memorial Library, with a birthday reception for Hubbard on Friday, September 5 from 6–8 PM

Get the full story 👉 Northforker

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Happenings: Weekend Preview

Friday

🍔🌭 Back to School BBQ Greenport PTO is firing up the grill for its 1st Annual Back to School BBQ. The Greenport School Playground transforms into the ultimate end-of-summer hangout, with music, raffles, games, and more. All Pre K–12 students and their families are welcome, just don’t forget your lawn chair or picnic blanket. More Info

🎶 First Friday on Love Lane Mattituck’s favorite block party is back. Stroll a pedestrian-only Love Lane filled with local food, craft beverages, and live music from GUNK. More Info

🍷 Free Tour & Tasting Discover the magic of winemaking at Pindar Vineyards. Take a behind-the-scenes tour of their winemaking facility, then head straight to the tasting room for a complimentary lineup of their signature sips. More Info

Saturday

🥕 KK’s Farmer’s Market If you know, you go. KK’s Farmer’s Market is where the freshest veggies and best local bites all hang out in one spot. Grab your tote, say hi to your farmers, and stock up on the kind of produce that makes supermarket lettuce jealous. More Info

🥂 Behind the Bubbles Ever wonder how those bubbles get in your glass? Sparkling Pointe’s got the answer with their Harvest Sparkling Wine Tours. Stroll the vines, step inside the tank room, and sneak a peek at the cellar while learning the whole Méthode Champenoise magic. The grand finale? A tasting of Sparkling Pointe’s finest fizz. More Info

🎥 Movie Night Forget Netflix, the Mattituck Park District is rolling out a giant outdoor screen for a showing of The Goonies. Grab the kids, the popcorn, and maybe a hoodie, then settle in under the stars for a true family classic. Yes, there’ll be Magic Fountain ice cream on hand. All you need is a blanket and your crew. More Info

🍻 Comedy Night Get ready to laugh out loud as Wasted Talent presents Comedy Night at Eastern Front Brewing Co. Featuring Long Island’s funniest comedians, cold brews, and plenty of punchlines, it’s the perfect night out. More Info

⛴️ Ferry Cruise Once a year, the South Ferry turns into more than just a way to Shelter Island, it becomes a floating tribute. Since 2010, the ferry renamed for 1LT Joe Theinert has carried friends, family, and community out on the water for an evening of remembrance. The cruise help raise funds for Strongpoint Theinert Ranch, and most importantly, keep his legacy alive. More Info

Sunday

🦶 Stomp Party Harvest season isn’t official till you’ve squished a grape between your toes. RGNY is throwing its annual Stomp Party. Think grape stomping, live salsa that’ll keep you spinning, and plenty of RGNY wine to keep the good vibes flowing. More Info

🍽️ Foodie Adventure The 19th Annual North Fork Foodie Tour is basically a choose-your-own-adventure for your taste buds. Pick and choose from 20 stops: farms, wineries, breweries, chocolatiers, makers, and more, all giving you a peek behind the curtain. Then swing by Charnews Farm for the Foodie Tour Lecture Series. More Info

🚗♠️🐷 Ride, Play, Feast The annual Poker Run & Pig Roast by Kait’s Angels rolls at Breeze Hill Farm. Start the morning with the Poker Run, any vehicle works. Cruise the route, pick up your cards, and see if luck’s on your side. Then it’s all about the pig roast: smoky BBQ and cold drinks. Best part? Every mile and every bite goes toward helping North Fork families through Kait’s Angels. More Info

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Live Music + Fun Breakdown

Thursday

Billy’s by the Bay | Lisa Polizzi | 5-8 PM
Eastern Front Brewing | Sonic Gumbo | 5 PM
Tucker’s Taproom | Jay Shepard | 5 PM
Greenport Harbor Brewing (Pec) | Trivia | 6-8 PM
Windamere | Chain Reaction | 6:30-9:30 PM
Taps & Corks | Karaoke | 7-10 PM
Andy’s | Bingo | 7 PM
Southold American Legion | Bingo | 7 PM
Green Hill Kitchen | DJ Henry Eau | 9 PM

Friday

Corey Creek | Frank Palmeri | 4-8 PM
Clovis Point Vineyard | Alberto Bengolea | 4-7 PM
Peconic Bay Vineyards | Robin Sidor | 4-7 PM
Billy’s by the Bay | Dinny Keg | 5-8 PM
Tucker’s Tap Room | Dan Mele | 5-8 PM
Main & Mill | Deanna Hudson | 5-7 PM
Palmer Vineyards | Ahmad Ali | 5:30-8:30 PM
Jamesport Vineyards | Maye & Paulie | 6-8 PM
Little Fish | The Pickpockets | 6-9 PM
Touch of Venice | The Libations | 6-9 PM
Love Lane | GUNK | 6-9 PM
One Woman Winery | Thomas Linger | 6-9 PM
Windamere | Souled Out | 6:30-9:30 PM
The Privé (Southold Social) | K + R | 6:30-9:30 PM
Greenport Harbor Brewing (Gpo) | Open Mic Night | 7-10 PM
Sannino Vineyard | Live Jazz | 8-11 PM
Green Hill Kitchen | Karaoke | 9-12 PM

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