🌱 North Fork Daily: Woman Walks 100 Miles For Healthcare + New Movie

Good morning, North Fork neighbors and friends! Our top story today centers on Alexa Suess, a North Fork woman who is readying to set off on a journey of more than 100 miles to raise awareness about what she says is a broken healthcare system that leaves millions crippled with debt every year. She shares her own personal story — and explains how her experiences inspired her to walk, one step at a time, for meaningful change.

Also, the North Fork mourns Keri Lynn Stromski, a bright light dimmed far too soon when she died a year ago after a fierce battle with Stage IV metastatic breast cancer. The community shared memories and stories about a teacher and advocate for Stage IV research who touched countless lives forever.

Finally, a new Netflix movie starring Julia Roberts will be filming in Riverhead soon. See where the filming is expected to take place.

Until tomorrow. . . .

First, today's weather:

A little afternoon rain. High: 49 Low: 48.

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Here are the top stories on the North Fork today:

1. Woman To Walk 100+ Miles To 'Overhaul' America's Healthcare System: One woman's journey to help create change in daunting healthcare costs. (North Fork Patch)
2. The Ram's Head Inn Season Opening: A sure sign that the season is ready to kick off soon. (Northforker)
3. Remembering Keri Lynn, Forever: A woman who touched lives as an educator and advocate for Stage IV cancer research was remembered for her bright light Wednesday, one year after her death. (Patch)
4. New Netflix Movie Starring Julia Roberts To Film In Riverhead: A-list Hollywood stars may be spotted soon in Riverhead as plans move forward for a new Netflix movie to film at several locations around town later this month. Netflix began filming "Leave the World Behind" this week on Long Island. According to Variety, Julia Roberts stars in the family drama "Leave the World Behind," based on the Rumaan Alam novel.

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