🌱 North Fork Daily: John May Mile Raises $23K + Free Smoke Detectors

Happy Tuesday, North Fork neighbors and friends. Here's a look at what's in the news today.

Our top story centers on the John May Mile, which raised more than $23,000 for the Greenport Fire Department, despite soggy skies Saturday. Since the kickoff event in 2005, the annual John May Mile and 5K has raised more than $325,000 to support local first responders. According to the Greenport Fire Department, funds raised are used toward the purchase and maintenance of rescue equipment vital to keeping volunteers safe.

Giving back is a hallmark of our beautiful North Fork, and events such as the John May Mile are a reminder of what we find most important — caring for one another, with consistency and dedication, year after year.

Until tomorrow. . . .

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First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and windy. High: 61 Low: 47.

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Here are the top stories today on the North Fork

1. Pet Food Pantry Set To Take Place In Hamptons: Even four-footed friends need a helping hand sometimes. (Patch)
2. Peconic Landing Raises More Than $23K for Greenport Fire Department: Once again the community came together to give back to the Greenport Fire Department. (North Fork Patch)
3. North Fork Area Pets Newly Up For Adoption: Meet Dixie, Zeus, Smokey & More: If you are seeking a new family member, here are some options. (North Fork Patch)
4. Red Cross To Install Fire Alarms To Residents Free Of Charge On LI: Long Island residents will soon be able to receive free smoke detectors. New York State Assemblywoman Jodi Giglio will join Red Cross workers who will be traveling to Long Island to install the smoke alarms; she will present them with a proclamation Friday at 9 a.m. at the Riverhead Fire Department, located at 540 Roanoke Avenue. The Red Cross will also be providing residents with information about fire safety, including what to do if a fire starts in a home, the common causes of house fires, and how to create an escape plan. (Patch)
5. North Fork Area Job Openings: Browse The Latest: If you're looking for work, here's who's hiring. (North Fork Patch)

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Today on the North Fork:

• Authentic Tai Chi and Qigong Every Tuesday and Thursday (10:00 AM)
• Town Board Regular Meeting - Town of Southold Meetings (7:00 PM)
• Spring Concert Grade 4 - Mattituck Junior-Senior High School (7:00 PM)
• Board Meeting - Budget Hearing/ Regular Meeting (7:00 PM)
• Spring Concert Grade 4 - Mattituck-Cutchogue UFSD (7:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The North Fork Animal Welfare League: "URGENT! Our kittens and cats at our Riverhead location that are all available for adoption are in need of wet cat food. We would so appreciate the help with providing for our feline friends." (Facebook)
• North Fork Little League, Inc.: "Thank you, East & Weat Pest Control, for sponsoring a Tball team!" (Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today! See you tomorrow morning for your next 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.

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