🌱 North Fork Daily: Hochul's COVID-19 + Peconic Escargot + Incubator

Good morning, North Fork! As we start the new week, I'd like to ask you all to tell me your thoughts on the changing North Fork. So many have concerns about the future of our corner of the world, and we'd like to represent all of your voices in this series I'm developing.

What are your chief concerns about the North Fork's future? What do you think can be done? Does the North Fork of today represent the vision you all had when the hamlet studies were being crafted in 2005? What role do you think residents can play in shaping the future of Southold Town?

Please send your thoughts to Lisa.Finn@patch.com. All of your thoughts and idea are welcomed.

Until tomorrow. . .

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First, today's weather:

Breezy with periods of sun. High: 59 Low: 48.

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Here are the top stories today on the North Fork:

1. Gov. Kathy Hochul Tests Positive For COVID-19: The governor has no symptoms but will be isolating, she said. (North Fork Patch)
2. Shelter Island Reporter editorial: Mother's Day, 2022: Honoring our moms. (Shelter Island Reporter; subscription required)
3. One Minute on the North Fork: A spring day at Peconic Escargot: A look at the country's first country's first USDA-certified snail farm, from our friends at the Northforker. (Northforker)
4. Food Seen: Harbor Bistro Chef Comes to Bostwick's & More: A look at the food scene on the East End this season. (Dan's Papers; subscription required)
5. For food entrepreneurs, the Incubator at Calverton is a great gift: A gift to the region and a chance to nurture new talent. (Riverhead News Review; subscription required)

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Today on the North Fork:

• Screen Free Week - Mattituck - Laurel Library (10:00 AM)

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From my notebook:

• The North Fork Animal Welfare League: "Grape is looking for her family !! This extra cute puppy is waiting at our Southold location." (Facebook)
• northforker: "Locally grown love for mom." (Instagram)
• North Fork Little League, Inc.: "Thank you, East End Irrigation System, for sponsoring a T-ball team!" (Facebook)
• North Fork Little League, Inc.: "Thank you, Chuck's Fiberglass, for sponsoring a T-ball team this year!" (Facebook)
• Shelter Island Historical Society: "Check out our newest digital exhibit! Many thanks to Island resident Chris Tehan for capturing the 2021 aerial photos with his drone. (Facebook)
• Mattituck-Laurel Library: "Join us for an informative Zoom program to find out how you can protect yourself and your loved ones from scams! See details below." (Facebook)

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

— Lisa Finn

About me: I'm a journalist whose passion is telling the stories of people's lives. This is your site — this is a place for your voice to be heard. I can't wait to hear from you all.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming North Fork Daily? Contact me at lisa.finn@patch.com