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Good morning, North Fork neighbors and friends! In the news today, an update on the owls found dead in Peconic; officials say the risk to humans is low after they were found to have avian influenza.

Also, a new East End program trained participants for careers in the hospitality and tourism industry.

And a turtle was found abandoned for more than four months after the residents of the house moved and left it in a dog carrier with no food or water.

Until tomorrow. . .

First, today's weather:

Plenty of sunshine. High: 61 Low: 43.

Here are the top stories on the North Fork today:

  1. Greek Orthodox Easter Remembrance of a Mattituck, NY Church Founder: Late John Epidy: One of the founders of the Transfiguration of Christ Greek Orthodox Church of Mattituck remembered. (Western Queens Gazette)
  2. Blade Says Air Traffic Will Increase: "'An overwhelming percentage' of users of Blade Air Mobility, which allows users of its app to book seats on scheduled helicopter and airplane flights, will fly 'into or out of other sites on the East End' if the aircraft they are taking to the Hamptons is prohibited from landing at East Hampton Airport, the company promised this week, according to the East Hampton Star. (East Hampton Star)
  3. East End Hospitality & Tourism Academy Supports Economy: Bellone: The new program trained individuals in the hospitality and tourism industry, with the aim of bolstering the local economy. (Patch)
  4. Turtle Saved From Dog Carrier Had No Food, Water: 'She Couldn't Move': The house she was left in was vacant and scheduled to be demolished, Karen Testa, executive director of Turtle Rescue of the Hamptons, says. (Patch)
  5. Owls Found Dead Of Avian Influenza Pose 'Low Risk' To Humans: CDC: Southold resident Paula DiDonato was bird watching on the North Fork recently when she found a dead Great Horned Owl. "I am heartbroken," she wrote on social media. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation investigated the one adult Great Horned Owl, and two owlet, carcasses that they said where found in the Peconic area on April 4; experts said the risk to humans is low.. (North Fork Patch)



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Today on the North Fork:

  • Earth Day Beach Cleanup (10:00 AM)
  • Wine-Go (BINGO) Night at Sannino Vineyard (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • northforker: "Is it Friday yet?" (Instagram)
  • The North Fork Animal Welfare League: "Available for adoption: Barth is a 1-year-old Labrador Retriever mix who was originally a good Samaritan drop-off (along with his now adopted sister Betty!) at shelter in Georgia." (Facebook)
  • Cutchogue Fire Department: "Come join us this Saturday!: Recruitment Open House 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. We are only a few days away from our Recruitment Open House to be held this Saturday April, 23 and the weather is looking great!" (Facebook)
  • Cutchogue New Suffolk Free Library: "Fun Fruit Festival!" (Facebook)
  • North Fork Now: "Compost happens. The goat gets it! Earth week is a beautiful reminder of the small acts that make a big difference." (Facebook)
  • Karla Aguilera, Neighbor: "Where can I buy a really good birthday cake ?" (Patch)


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