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🌱 North Fork Daily: Desperate Search For Formula + Pet Adoptions

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Happy Friday, North Fork neighbors and friends! Top in the news today, the baby formula shortage has frantic parents scouring the stores for miles and even enlisting the help of family and friends who live far away. I can't imagine having an infant and worrying about how to feed my child. The struggle is real, and some mothers spoke with Patch about their desperate search.

Also, the shelters are full at The League locations in Peconic and Aquebogue, and adoptions are needed before Gabby Stroup can bring in a transport of other dogs facing euthanization. Can you help give a dog a home — and save a life?

Until tomorrow. . . .

First, today's weather:

Areas of low clouds and fog. High: 63 Low: 55.

Here are the top stories on the North Fork today:


  1. What to Do on the North Fork This Week: May 14–19, 2022: Here's a rundown of what's on the agenda. (Dan's Papers)
  2. Helicopters vs. Homeowners: A Very Hamptons Fight: The newly privatized East Hampton Airport is set to open next week. (The New York Times)
  3. Vacationers Turned the Hamptons Into a Year-Round Home. Business Followed: An influx of new residents has transformed the East End. (The New York Times)
  4. Moms Speak On Desperate Baby Formula Search: 'It Is Terrifying': North Fork moms search desperately for the food they need to feed their babies. (North Fork Patch)
  5. North Fork Shelters Full, Adoptions Needed To Save Dogs' Lives: Can you save a pet, and a life? (North Fork Patch)





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Today on the North Fork:

  • NYSSMA Area 6 Solo/ Ensemble Festival, Miller Place UFSD (12:00 AM)
  • Art Exhibition: Interiors - Opening Reception (5:30 PM)

From my notebook:

  • AbbottK, Neighbor: "Hello! I'm looking for someone to mow my lawn in Greenport. The mower needs to be smaller than 36 inches (the gate to our backyard is narrow). Total land is 1/5 of an acre. Please call 917-434-2663 if interested. Thanks!" (Patch)
  • Carrie Anne Witt, Neighbor: "Looking for p/t companion to provide company for a lovely women on an on-call basis, prior notice of course. 6 to 8 hrs daytime. Will pay cash. Light duties ….making lunch, snacks, conversation, seeing individual is comfortable." (Patch)

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— Lisa Finn

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