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In today’s North Fork Buzz:

• 50 Unit Housing Plan

• Fast Tracked Housing

• Apex Minds

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Ready, Set, Launch: Your North Fork Boating Season Checklist

Boating season is almost here, and before you launch, it’s worth making sure everything is in order. A little prep now goes a long way once you’re out on the water.

Pre-season checklist:

Bottom + Hull
• Bottom paint as needed
• Check/replace zincs

Engine + Mechanical
• Replace fuel filter and water separator
• Check throttle and shift
• Replace raw water pump impeller (every 2 years)
• Do a quick test run before launching

Onboard Safety
• Check lines
• Flares, life vests, first aid kit
• Navigational lights, bilge pumps
• Horn or sound device

At the Dock
• Inspect mooring tackle
• Confirm drain plugs are in place

Need help? Local spots like Albertson Marine, Goldsmith's Boat Shop, Safe Harbor Marinas, Dimon Romeo Marine Services, Strong's Marine, Lighthouse Marina, Montauk Anglers Club, Uihlein’s Marina, and Harbor Marina can help get you ready.

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The Lowdown

50 Unit Housing Plan 🏡

Southold Town is taking a serious step toward tackling its housing shortage, moving forward with plans to explore development on a 31.4-acre, town owned parcel off Youngs Avenue.

The land, purchased in 2023 for $3.3 million, sits in the HALO zone near the center of Southold and was always intended for a mix of housing and open space. Now, with potential state support through a technical assistance grant, the town is beginning the groundwork to make it happen.

Early concepts suggest around 50 units, including a mix of rentals, homeownership opportunities, and some accessory dwelling units.

Meanwhile, other housing efforts are inching forward across town. A 10 unit apartment proposal in Mattituck is heading to a July public hearing, and a mixed use project on Main Road is seeking more time as developers sort out funding and subsidy details.

Get the full story 👉 East End Beacon

Fast Tracked Housing 🏠

A coalition of East End environmental and civic groups is raising alarms over a proposed change to New York’s environmental review law, warning it could fast track development while sidelining local oversight.

The proposal, tucked into Gov. Kathy Hochul’s 2026 budget and branded “Let Them Build,” aims to speed up housing construction by easing requirements under SEQRA, a law that has governed how projects are reviewed since 1975.

At the center of the concern: a new category called “previously disturbed” land. Critics say the definition is so broad it could apply to much of the East End, meaning large scale projects could move forward without full environmental review, public input, or detailed impact analysis.

There’s also concern about how the proposal is being advanced, folded into the state budget instead of going through the usual public review process.

Get the full story 👉 North Fork Sun

Apex Minds 🧠

A new performance coaching program is setting up in Cutchogue, and it’s less about pep talks, more about rewiring how young people handle pressure.

Apex Minds, founded by Katie Tardif, is now offering one on one coaching, with a summer program on deck at NoFo Wellness. The focus: building what she calls an “operating system” for stress and performance, tailored to how each person’s brain and body actually respond in high-stakes moments.

Instead of teaching confidence as a mindset, Tardif approaches it as something trainable. The program pulls from neuroscience and performance psychology, along with frameworks used by Navy SEALs, fighter pilots, and Olympic athletes, then translates them for everyday life before the stakes get real.

At its core, the program is built on a simple idea: confidence isn’t a trait, it’s a neurological prediction. Change the inputs, and you change the outcome.

Participants learn how to regulate their nervous system, sharpen focus, and rework the internal dialogue that tends to spiral under pressure. It’s less “just believe in yourself,” more understanding what your brain is actually doing when things get hard.

Get the full story 👉 Dan’s Papers

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Happenings: Weekend Preview

Friday

🥢 Asian Fusion Pop Up A quick trip through Asia is landing at Grace & Grit this Friday and Saturday. Enjoy a mix of bold flavors and cross cultural dishes, offering something a little different for your weekend dinner. More Info

🎤 Elvis is in the House The King makes a stop at Front Street Station as Lou Saxon channels Elvis with all the swagger and sound you’d hope for. Settle in early for dinner or slide in for a drink and catch the show. More Info

Saturday

🧼 Soap Making Suddenly your kitchen starts smelling like lavender and you’re deep in a conversation about oils and curing times. The Soap Making Workshop at Hallockville leans into that old school, hands on charm, turning simple ingredients into something actually useful. More Info

💍 Wedding Showcase Blink and suddenly you’re picturing your whole wedding. The Wedding Showcase at Hallockville invites you to wander the barns and farmland, meet local vendors, and start connecting the dots, from florals to food trucks to that perfect sunset cocktail hour moment. More Info

🎸 Deadwood & Friends Somewhere between a backyard jam session and a full on throwback concert, this one finds its groove. Deadwood & Friends take over Greenport Harbor Brewing Co. (Peconic) with a full night of Grateful Dead classics, plus it doubles as a North Fork Chamber fundraiser supporting scholarships and local businesses. More Info

🚑 Basic Life Support Training Knowing what to do in those first few minutes can make all the difference, and the Greater Jamesport Civic Association is offering a hands on training at the Jamesport Fire Department to help with exactly that. The session focuses on responding to emergencies like cardiac arrest and keeping someone stable until first responders arrive. More Info

🎭 Youth on Stage Audition Workshop Getting ready for summer auditions gets a tune up at the North Fork Community Theatre, this workshop helps students sharpen their stage presence before the spotlight hits. With vocal coaching, acting exercises, and practical audition prep. More Info

🌿 Trail Cleanup A stretch of Pipes Cove Preserve gets some much needed TLC, team up with Group for the East End for a hands on cleanup day. More Info

Sunday

🎶 Great American Songbook Some songs just hit different when they’re stripped down and sung right. At the Jamesport Meeting House, Rusty Kransky performs an intimate tribute to cabaret legend Nancy LaMott, bringing those timeless Great American Songbook classics back into the room. More Info

🍷 Blind Tasting Labels off, senses on, at Suhru & Lieb Vineyards. In house sommelier Zach Glassman leads a 90-minute deep dive into the art of blind tasting, where sight, smell, and taste do all the talking. More Info

📚 Book Club Pages and pours come together at Pellegrini Vineyards as the Wine ‘Round the North Fork Book Club gathers for its latest meeting. Author Jennifer O’Brien will be there to discuss her new novel The Summer I Found You. More Info

🥂 Blanc & Franc Brunch Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Franc take center stage at The Watershed. With pours from Bridge Lane Wines, EV & EM Vineyards, and Paumanok Vineyards, each pairing is built to highlight what these varietals do best, crisp, bright, and just structured enough to carry the meal. More Info

🍷 Past, Present & Futures A rare behind the scenes pour at Palmer Vineyards you into the barrel room with winemaker Kareem Massoud, where the conversation spans vintages past, current releases, and what’s still quietly aging. More Info

🎨 Glass Painting Workshop A little wine, a little paint, and two blank glasses ready for a spring refresh. Pindar Vineyards is hosting a hands on workshop led by Maggie of Wine of a Kind. Design and take home your own set of painted wine glasses. More Info

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Live Music + Fun Breakdown

Thursday

Eastern Front Brewing | Sonic Gumbo | 5-8 PM
The 1901 Grill at Goat Hill | Trivia with Think Inc. | 6 PM
Greenport Harbor Brewing (Pec) | Trivia | 6-8 PM
One Woman Winery | Tim Siciliano Trio | 6-9 PM
Bridge Lane | Trivia | 6:30-8 PM
Taps & Corks | Karaoke | 7-10 PM
Southold American Legion | Bingo | 7 PM

Friday

Corey Creek | Kelli Baker | 4-8 PM
Main & Mill | Jeff LeBlanc | 5-7 PM
Tuckers Taproom | Karl Blessing | 5 PM
Twisted Sisters | Rick Rempe | 5 PM
Little Fish | The Earthtones | 6-9 PM
One Woman Winery | Dennis Raffelock | 6-9 PM
Southold Social | K + R Music | 6-9 PM
Jamesport Farm Brewery | Trivia | 6:30-8:30 PM
Clam Bar at Alize Brewing | Gissel Garcia | 7-10 PM
Lucharitos | Karaoke with DJ Henry Eau | 9 PM

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