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🌱 North Fork Daily: Inauguration Day + Wrong-Way DWI, Police Say
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A new day dawned in Southold Town Tuesday as elected officials were sworn in, marking the first time in years that balance was brought to the formerly GOP-majority town board. The day also marked an historic moment, as Brian Mealy took his oath as the first African-American man ever elected to town office. In other news, police say a wrong-way driver was charged with DWI. And a mother speaks out on the abuse accusations against a former school janitor and bus driver that she says has left her child traumatized. Take a look at today's top stories — and stay warm as the cold weather continues.
First, today's weather:
Sun mixing with clouds. High: 34 Low: 30.
Here are the top stories in North Fork today:
- Mom Who Accused Man Of Abusing Daughter, 5: 'It's Been Horrific' (Patch)
- Southold Town inauguration ceremony takes place. (Patch)
- ARF & Bideawee Partner to Help Feral Cats on the East End (Patch)
- The East End in Memoriam 2021: Remembering Those We Lost (Dan's Papers)
- North Fork Area Events Calendar: Check Out What's Happening This Week (North Fork Patch)
- Priciest home sales in Jamesport (Long Island Business News)
- Wrong-Way Driver Charged With DWI In Greenport: Police (North Fork Patch)
- North Fork Area Pets Up For Adoption: Dogs, Cats, More (North Fork Patch)
- North Fork Area Job Openings: Browse The Latest (North Fork Patch)
- LI restaurant openings we are looking forward to in 2022 (Newsday)
- Suffolk County Government: Coronavirus Case Update For January 1 (Press Release Desk)
- Wow House: 'Bright And Happy' Bayfront Home Sports Great Views (North Fork Patch)
- Farm-to-belly: This North Fork produce will keep you feeling healthy in 2022 (Northforker)
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Today in North Fork:
- Breathe Together Zoom - Southold Free Library (9:00 AM)
- Town Board Work Session - Town of Southold Meetings (9:00 AM)
- Tai Ch/ Qigong Every Tues. and Thurs. Live Zoom Classes (10:00 AM)
- Town Board Organizational Meeting - Town of Southold Meetings (11:00 AM)
- Fun with Legos - Southold Free Library (3:00 PM)
- Town Board Regular Meeting - Town of Southold Meetings (4:30 PM)
- Smoking Cessation (Riverhead) - Riverhead Free Library (5:30 PM)
From my notebook:
- northforker: "Salt air, sandy feet, new week, new year. #nofo #northforker #northfork #mattituck #peconicbay 📸: @michelinadafonte" (Instagram)
- The North Fork Animal Welfare League: "Happy lives to Misty, Hampton, and Creek! #adoptnfawl🐾 #adoption" (Facebook)
- The North Fork Animal Welfare League: "#bettywhitechallenge https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/NorthForkAnimalWelfareLeagueI/donate.html" (Facebook)
- Shelter Island Historical Society: "2022 marks the 100th Anniversary for the Shelter Island Historical Society. In preparation of the exciting year ahead, The History Center is closed to the public while staff work on exhibits and programs. If you have an inquiry, please c..." (Facebook)
- Cutchogue New Suffolk Free Library: "To register for this program, call the Library at 631-734-6360 or click here to register online: https://libraryaware.com/2FR7N... https://libraryaware.com/2FR7NY" (Facebook)
- Cutchogue New Suffolk Free Library: "To register for this program, call the Library at 631-734-6360 or click here to register online: https://libraryaware.com/2FR77... https://libraryaware.com/2FR77Y" (Facebook)
- Cutchogue New Suffolk Free Library: "To register for this program, call the Library at 631-734-6360 or click here to register online: https://libraryaware.com/2FR77... https://libraryaware.com/2FR780" (Facebook)
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About me: About me: I'm a journalist whose passion is telling the stories of people's lives on the East End. I have a deep love of literature, theater, and the beach. A mother first, I have one son, Billy, who lives in Los Angeles. As a parent, I know firsthand that our voices need to be heard, when it comes to the issues that shape our children's futures. An active volunteer who works to help the homeless and disenfranchised, I find great peace in giving back, and joy in the everyday miracles that happen more often than we even see. Please feel free to always send an email, and to comment on the stories you see here. This is your site — this is a place for your voice to be heard. I can't wait to meet you all.
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