Week in Review: Spotlight on the North Fork

As Sea Level Rises, Suffolk To Study Shoring Up Southold’s Route 48

County Route 48 is known locally on the North Fork as The North Road, distinguishing itself from the Main Road by its geography, four lanes barreling through farmland along the northern spine of Cutchogue, Peconic and Mattituck before narrowing to two lanes through Southold and Greenport, where it hugs the coastlines of Hashamomuck Cove and Hashamomuck Pond.

At these easternmost locations, the road is vulnerable to coastal flooding, which is anticipated to worsen dramatically as sea levels rise and storms intensify over the next century.

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IN RIVERHEAD, GILLIBRAND HIGHLIGHTS FUNDING THREATS TO LOCAL ESTUARIES

U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand was in Riverhead Monday to share her concerns with local environmental groups and the public about the president’s proposed $8 million in funding cuts to the National Estuary Program in his 2026 budget.

The Peconic Estuary, between the North and South forks, and the Long Island Sound are two of 28 National Estuaries throughout the country.

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SUFFOLK COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY ASKS ALL CUSTOMERS TO IMMEDIATELY REDUCE WATER USE

The Suffolk County Water Authority issued a Stage 1 Water Alert Wednesday, July 23 for all 1.2 million customers it serves.

“We need our customers to take immediate action to reduce their water use,” said SCWA Chairman of the Board Charlie Lefkowitz in a media alert Wednesday morning. “Water is a limited resource, especially during peak summer demand, and we need to ensure there’s enough available for critical needs like fire protection.”

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Dave’s Desk@Ditch

A Sense of Place

Here on the East End of Long Island, with the summer season now reaching its apex, I’m once again reminded of just how easy it is for the year-rounders like myself to lose their ‘sense of place.’ 

Maybe it’s that hidden cove below the hoodoos or a slice of beach where you sit peacefully, absorbing the sounds and smells of Nature that envelop you. Maybe it’s that cluster of flat rocks that you covet at low tide in order to cast out your line far beyond the breakers. 

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SOUTHOLD SUPERVISOR FIELDS QUESTIONS AT STATE OF THE TOWN ADDRESS

Southold Town Supervisor Al Krupski gave his annual State of the Town Address Thursday evening before a crowd at Peconic Landing in Greenport.

After a half-hour overview of town projects and accomplishments, he was peppered by the audience with questions about proposed changes to the town’s zoning update, coastal erosion, upgrading of septic systems and the town’s fragile aquifer.

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SOUTHOLD DEDICATES TOWN BEACH TO LOCAL HERO

On Tuesday afternoon, July 22, Southold Town dedicated Town Beach in Greenport to Lt. George Sullivan, a longtime town tax receiver who was awarded the Navy Cross while serving as a U.S. Marine during the Vietnam War.

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Sunday, July 27

Rural Migrant Ministry Outreach in Orient

Rev. Richard Witt of Rural Migrant Ministry will give a 10 a.m. sermon this morning at Orient’s Congregational Church, followed by a community lunch at 1 p.m. and an informational gathering on RMM’s work to help local farm workers. All are welcome.

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Sunday, July 27

Branch & Backfire

Poet L.B. Thompson is organizing a “Branch & Backfire” poetry reading accompanying Ellen Wiener’s new show, “Green Shade,” this afternoon at 2 p.m. at Dan Weldon’s Sag Harbor gallery, featuring Ms. Thompson, Elaine Sexton and Julie Sheehan.

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Sunday, July 27

Last Chance for “Othello”

This evening is your last chance to see Northeast Stage’s Shakespeare in the Park production of “Othello” in Greenport’s Mitchell Park. The stage is set for 7 p.m.

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