🌱 North Fork Daily: Multicultural Festival + Parade + Car Upset

Happy Saturday, North Fork! The community continues to be divided on the decision of the Greenport Village board not to renew the parklets, or outdoor dining solution, for the new year. Many have taken to social media to suggest a compromise, or to just allow the parklets to live on, with the idea of a walkable village in mind. I'm still working on a longer story with all of your thoughts and opinions, so please email your comments to Lisa.Finn@patch.com

Enjoy the weekend!

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First, today's weather:

Showers late in the afternoon. High: 51 Low: 38.

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Here are the top stories on the North Fork today:

1. Multicultural Festival Planned For Greenport School: Families are wanted to participate in the event, celebrating the unique cultures of Greenport. (North Fork Patch)
2. Jamesport St. Patricks Day Parade Kicks Off Saturday: A beloved tradition is back. This year, the Simonsen Foundation will participate in the St. Patrick's Day Parade to honor NYPD Det. Brian Simonsen in his hometown. Det. Simonsen died in a February 2019 hold up of a mobile phone store, police said. Simonsen grew up in Jamesport and graduated from Riverhead High School in 1995. He later moved to Calverton where he lived with his wife Leanne. Simonsen was well known for his warm personality and his ability to put a smile on anyone's face, all who knew him have said. (Patch)
3. Mechanic Charged With Letting Man Use A Customers Vehicle: PD: A customer brought his car in for repairs and then, saws another person driving it without permission, police said .(Patch)
4. Things to Do on the North Fork This Week: March 25–30, 2022: Here's an array of things to do in our corner of the world this week. (Dan's Papers)
5. Discover Long Island unveils ten unparalleled car-free destinations: Greenport made the list. (TBR News Media)

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Today on the North Fork:

• The Kinds of Kindness (2:00 AM)
• NF NFT Weekend (10:00 AM)
• Long Island Farming: Past, Present & Future (10:00 AM)
• "The Wondrous World of Model Trains" (11:00 AM)
• Brecknock Bridal Boutique Wedding Showcase (11:00 AM)
• North Fork Historical Art Exhibit (12:00 PM)
• George A. Barry Live Music (7:00 PM)

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— 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.