🌱 North Fork Daily: Drug Death Charges + Raid + Mass Casualty Drill

Good morning, North Fork neighbors and friends! Top in the news today, two Riverhead men were indicted on charges of distributing. drugs, including fentanyl — leading to four of the tragic deaths on the North Fork last August that left the community devastated. Hearts still ache for those lost and efforts have been ongoing to keep their memories alive.

Also in the news, a Greenport man was arrested after an early-morning raid at his home, prompted by community complaints of illegal drug activity and foot traffic to and from the residence, police said.

Finally, with the rash of school threats escalating, plans continue for the mass casualty incident drill taking place at Greenport High School Saturday. Organizers want the public to know that while there will be "chaos," with police, ambulances, helicopters and students gunned down in a realistic, simulated shooting, it's all just a drill, designed to prepare all involved for the unthinkable.

While it's difficult to think of living in a world where we have to prepare for such horrific tragedy, keeping our kids and the community safe is the end goal of the event, all involved say.

Until tomorrow . . .

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First, today's weather:

A couple of showers. High: 71 Low: 60.

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Here are the top stories today on the North Fork:

1. Hamptons home market shifting; North Fork down to 89 listings: On the North Fork, "listing inventory was down 26 percent year-over-year to just 89 homes, the second-lowest level ever," the Real Deal reports. (The Real Deal)
2. Man Charged In Drug Bust At His Greenport Home: Police: A Greenport man was arrested and charged in a drug bust after complaints of illegal drug activity and foot traffic to and from his home, police said. (North Fork Patch)
3. 2 Charged In Dealing Drugs That Led To 4 LI Deaths In 1 Day: Feds: Two men have been charged in an indictment for distributing drugs, including fentanyl, that led to the deaths of four people on the North Fork last August, federal officials said. (North Fork Patch)
4. With ODs Spiking, Addiction Experts Convene To Keep Kids Safe: An East End event next week will aim to educate parents as ODs continue to spike and kids deal with the mental health fallout of a pandemic that kept them isolated for months. (Patch)
5. Amidst Copycat Shooting Threats, North Fork Plans Mass Casualty Drill: With the rash of school threats escalating daily, a mass casualty incident drill will be held in Greenport Saturday morning. Moores Lane will be closed for the duration of the event, officials said. (North Fork Patch)

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Today on the North Fork:

• Oysterponds Historical Society: Brand New Exhibitions (2:00 PM)
• Junior Prom - Southold Junior-Senior High School (7:00 PM)
• Junior Prom - Southold UFSD (7:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The North Fork Animal Welfare League: "Charlie went home, Charlie went home! Happy life buddy!" (The North Fork Animal Welfare League via Facebook)
• Southold Historical Museum: "Please join us for our Annual Yard Sale on Sat., June 11 and Sun., June 12 beginning at 8:30 a.m. both days. Yard sale regulars know that this sale is not to be missed!" (Southold Historical Museum via Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today! See you all tomorrow for another update.

— Lisa Finn

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