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Good morning, North Fork neighbors and friends! Top in the news, North Fork residents were among those rallying Tuesday in Riverhead against a possible overturn of the Roe v. Wade ruling that allows women access to abortion.

Patch wants to know where you stand on the issue for a story I am writing today; please send your thoughts to Lisa.Finn@patch.com.

Until tomorrow. . . .

First, today's weather:

Cloudy with showers. High: 58 Low: 49.

Here are the top stories on the North Fork today

  1. "We Won't Go Back": Residents Rally Against Overturning Roe V. WadE: East End residents rallied Tuesday, crying out against the possible overturning of the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling that allows women access to abortion. (Patch) A leaked draft majority opinion to Politico suggests the U.S. Supreme Court is poised to overturn the ruling — women's access to abortion will depend on where they live.
  2. Heroin, Fentanyl, Cocaine, Handgun Found During Riverhead Bust: PD: Four were arrested and charged in the drug crackdown. (Patch)
  3. 'Extremely Disturbing:' Long Island Teen Accused of Raping Mom With 4-Year-Old Present: He was armed with a knife, police said. (NBC New York)
  4. Search On For Man Who Burglarized Duck Farm: Police: He stole a small amount of money, police say. (Patch)
  5. Renowned chef to open Southold Social at former Caci space: See what's in store. (Northforker)


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