🐝 Spooky Season is Here

Peconic Star Comeback, Senior Service Day, Halloween Happenings

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Thomas Loncar
October 20, 2025

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Good Morning, North Fork! We can’t fix Monday, but we can make it mildly entertaining.

In today’s North Fork Buzz:

  • Peconic Star Comeback

  • Senior Service Day

  • Halloween Happenings

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The Lowdown

Peconic Star Comeback 🚢

Don’t call it a comeback, but it’s starting to look like one.

Just a month after Greenport’s Peconic Star Fleet declared it was “out of business” and blamed the Village for refusing to renew its lease, there’s been a plot twist. Owner Arnold Hubert is now in quiet talks with the Village of Greenport and the East End Seaport Museum to renew the fleet’s two five-year dock licenses at the Railroad Dock.

One of the fleet’s two boats has already been sold, and the other is getting a tune-up in Sayville. If Hubert adds another vessel before the current deal expires in May, the Peconic Star could keep both licenses.

If not? The extra spot goes to another operator, and apparently, there’s already some interest. ($)

Get the full story 👉 Suffolk Times

Greenport’s Getting Spooky 🎃

This Saturday, Oct. 25, Greenport’s trading in its seaside charm for something a little more spirited. The Greenport BID’s 6th Annual Halloween Village is back, and it’s packing a full day of tricks, treats, and just the right amount of terror.

The Annual Greenport Halloween Parade kicks off at 11 AM at Floyd Memorial Library. Follow the Greenport Fire Department’s decked-out fire truck and the North Fork Academy of Dance as they shimmy down Main and Front Streets to Mitchell Park.

From 12-3 PM., local shops will be handing out treats, and thanks to the Teal Pumpkin Project, there’ll be allergy-friendly and low-sugar options too. While you’re out there, join the “Bats, Black Cats & Things That Go Bump in the Night” scavenger hunt.

At 1:30 PM, “Lizzie Borden” will be spinning her axe-wielding tale in the Blue Duck Courtyard. (Not for the little ones, maybe stick to cookies instead.)

Catch Wallace and Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit at the North Fork Arts Center’s Sapon Theater at 2 PM.

And of course, Greenport’s restaurants and bars are conjuring up all kinds of Halloween-themed bites and brews for ghouls big and small.

Get the full story 👉 East End Beacon

Mattituck Seniors Hit the Beach 🌊

Forget study hall, the Mattituck Class of 2025 spent Senior Service Day doing something way cooler. A dozen seniors traded Chromebooks for buckets and hit Breakwater Beach to clean up nearly 250 pounds of marine debris (yes, 250!).

With help from the Atlantic Marine Conservation Society, teacher Al Capolongo, and Kris Melvin of the Turtleback Conservation Center, the crew pulled everything from a tire to a 100-pound wooden frame off the sand.

The Mattituck Park District fueled the effort with donuts and coffee (MVP move), while other seniors volunteered around town, at Sang Lee Farms, Group for the East End, CAST, the Southold Town Animal Shelter, and the public library. ($)

Get the full story 👉 Suffolk Times

Fire Fighter’s Back in Greenport 🚢

Greenport’s got a hero back in the harbor. The retired FDNY fireboat Fire Fighter, once minutes from being scrapped has dropped anchor at Mitchell Park’s East Pier for the winter (and will stick around through Memorial Day 2026).

Launched in 1938, Fire Fighter spent 72 years saving lives and battling blazes, including the Sept. 11 attacks, when she helped pump Hudson River water to fight the fires at Ground Zero.

Volunteers like Rob O’Brien and Larry Hall are leading weekend tours, and telling jaw-dropping stories. Even cooler? The crew recently uncovered Fire Fighter’s original logbooks, packed with decades of FDNY history.

Want to hop aboard or lend a hand? Follow the Fire Fighter Museum’s Facebook page for tour times, volunteer opportunities, and ways to keep this piece of history afloat.

Get the full story 👉 East End Beacon

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Happenings: This Week

Monday

🥃 Maestro Mondays Mondays don’t have to be boring, not when Little Fish is turning them into a tequila masterclass. Every Monday this fall from, stop by for Maestro Mondays, where you’ll sip, learn, and sample your way through the best of Dobel Tequila. More Info

🧙‍♀️ Witch’s Night Out Grab your coven and head to Osprey’s Dominion for a spellbinding evening under the stars. Enjoy a screening of Practical Magic on the big screen, plus tarot readings, a crystal pop-up shop, and a chance to craft your own witch’s broom. Each ticket includes one complimentary glass of wine, because a little magic pairs best with a good pour. More Info

🍷 Happy Hour Head over to The North Fork Shack for a Happy Hour fundraiser to support Orient Beach State Park. Enjoy wine and apps while helping protect this stunning coastal gem and keep it thriving for everyone who loves a good beach walk. More Info

Tuesday

🌿 Garden Tour Join the Cutchogue New Suffolk Library for a private guided tour of the Landcraft Garden Foundation. Explore a pool garden, Mediterranean garden, lotus pond, tiki hut, and so much more. More Info

🍫 The Great Chocolate Rivalry Join historian Leslie Goddard, Ph.D. for a mouthwatering deep dive into the epic showdown between Hershey and Mars, the candy kings behind your favorite bars. More Info

🌸 (Peri)Menopause: Metabolism and Circulation Join Drs. McDonald and Pisacano for an informative and empowering webinar that cuts through the confusion with evidence-based insights. Learn how changes in metabolism and circulation affect your body, and leave feeling confident and informed. More Info

Wednesday

🫖 Afternoon Tea Step back into the roaring ’20s for a Great Gatsby inspired Afternoon Tea at the Cutchogue New Suffolk Library. Local author Margaret M. Johnson serves up a touch of Jazz Age glamour with a three course menu featuring elegant sandwiches, buttery scones, tea breads, and decadent sweets. More Info

🌿 Putting Your Garden to Bed Your garden’s had a busy season, now it’s time to tuck it in. Join ReWild North Fork for a hands-on chat with Master Gardeners, local environmentalists, and your green-thumbed neighbors on how to put your garden to bed the right way. More Info

Thursday

🔮 Crystal Intuitive Reading Join Amy Ippolito at Sannino Vineyard for a customized crystal intuitive reading. Through a blend of crystals, oracle cards, and her intuitive insight, Amy will help you explore your energy system and offer guidance for whatever life is bringing your way. More Info

🍝 Italian Night Mangia for a good cause! The ELIH Auxiliary is hosting an Italian Night Dinner at Townsend Manor Inn, your ticket to a delicious evening and community support. Choose from Chicken Parmesan, Spaghetti & Meatballs, or Pasta with Garlic, Oil, and Broccoli, all served with salad and dessert. More Info

👺 Paper Maché Mask Halloween’s coming, time to get crafty. Join Veme Studios for a two-day Paper Maché Mask Workshop (this Thursday and October 30) and create your own one-of-a-kind masterpiece. More Info

🌊 Sea Glass Workshop Here’s your chance to mix wine with a little seaside sparkle. Join Peconic Bay Vineyards for a hands on sea glass workshop, where you’ll sip, design, and craft your own custom wine charms using locally found sea glass. More Info

Nothing in this section is sponsored. They’re just fun things you need to know. I’ll always let you know when something is sponsored

Halloween Happenings 👻

Spooky season is here, and the North Fork’s absolutely buzzing. Parades, parties, pumpkin patches, it’s all happening, and it’s all a little bit wicked.

Whether you’re marching with the ghouls, dancing with the witches, or chasing candy like it’s cardio, here’s your guide to all the Halloween fun happening across the North Fork.

Thursday, Oct. 30

Friday, Oct. 31

Saturday, Nov. 1

Nothing in this section is sponsored. They’re just fun things you need to know. I’ll always let you know when something is sponsored


Live Music + Fun Breakdown

Monday

Clam Bar at Alize | Tom McGuire | 6-9 PM
Piano Bar at Sound View | Jazz on the Half Shell | 6:30-8 PM


Tuesday

Eastern Front Brewing Co. | Trivia with Emily | 6-9 PM
Front Street Station | Music Bingo | 7 PM

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