🌱 North Fork Daily: $1M For Ukraine + Ferry Bomb Scare + 1M Tulips

Good morning, neighbors and friends! In the news today, a bomb threat at the South Ferry terminal led to an investigation, but no explosive device was found.

Also in the news, the Soloviev Foundation donated $1 million to help Ukraine — and Stefan Soloviev's reason was deeply personal.

Until tomorrow. . . .

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First, today's weather:

Windy; cloudy, then some sun. High: 52 Low: 42.

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Here are the top stories today on the North Fork:

1. Waterdrinker Tulip Festival features 1 million blooms this year: Prepare to be gobsmacked. (Newsday)
2. Soloviev Foundation Donates $1M To Help Ukraine: For Stefan Soloviev, the reason for the donation was deeply personal. (North Fork Patch)
3. Bomb Threat Reported At South Ferry Terminal: Police: The threat, called in to the Southold Police dispatch center, sparked a closure of the ferry and an investigation; no explosive device was found.(Patch)
4. The First Bagel Shop Opens on Shelter Island: Customers lined up for a taste of The Eccentric Bagel's offerings. (KDHamptons)
5. ZBA again denies Jamesport restaurant's bid to build a barn to accommodate catered events: A lengthy dispute regarding the use of the property continues. (RiverheadLOCAL)

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Today on the North Fork:

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From my notebook:

• Cutchogue New Suffolk Free Library: "Works of art made with crocheted chains! A fun, colorful project to help us jump into spring! (Facebook)

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