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🌱 North Fork Daily: Diversity + 2nd Booster + Wine Tourism

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Happy Wednesday, North Fork friends! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in town today.

First, today's weather:

Some sun, then clouds. High: 45 Low: 38.

Here are the top stories today on the North Fork:


  1. Southold BOE, parents discuss prom controversy with idea pitched to form diversity and inclusion committee - The Suffolk Times: The discussion on diversity continues after a recent event at Southold schools that sparked need for change, some say. (Suffolk Times)
  2. The Latest in Wine Tourism: Meditation and Getting Your Hands Dirty: "Like sipping a glass of wine, learning the basics of vineyard life can be restorative or even meditative. That's why wineries are offering immersive programming to help guests connect to the rhythmic nature of vineyard work, and why more wine lovers are getting their hands dirty to try to clear their minds," Wine Enthusiast reports. (Wine Enthusiast)
  3. FDA Authorizes 2nd Booster For Those Over 50: Will you be getting your second booster? (North Fork Patch)
  4. Hampton Lifeguard Association Hosts Kick-Off Benefit: The organization has long promoted summer safety. (Patch)


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Today on the North Fork:

From my notebook:

  • Cutchogue Fire Department: "25th Annual "Steak Night" - Sat. April 9th - Tickets on Sale! The Chiefs of the Cutchogue Fire Department are pleased to announce that the 25th Annual CFD Chiefs Steak Night Fundraiser will be held on Saturday April 19." (Facebook)
  • Greenport Village: "Here's just a taste of some of Greenport's finest in the 2nd Annual Village of Greenport BID Online Auction. Place you bid today!" (Facebook)
  • Southold Jr/Sr High School: "Virtual Transition Night!" (Instagram)
  • Cutchogue New Suffolk Free Library: "Tots, Toys & Tales. Thank you to Dinah Torres-Castro, Parent Professional from Cornell Cooperative Ext., for speaking to our families about nutrition and sharing some yummy treats! " (Facebook)
  • Southold Historical Museum: "Please join us! Southold Historical Museum's 'April Showers' fundraising dinner will be held at Front Street Station restaurant in Greenport from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thurs., Apr. 7." (Facebook)
  • North Fork Now: ""Similarly, Lisa Sannino, owner and cofounder of Sannino Vineyard on Long Island's North Fork, believes that people who lodge at the vineyard's Tuscan-style suite or villa—inspired by Italy's agriturismos, where guests stay on a working ..." (Facebook)
  • Mattituck-Laurel Library: "Another delicious Bread from Chef Rob. Sign up now. The Churro topping is a mixture of granulated sugar and cinnamon - there is no deep frying necessary." (Facebook)



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