Hello North Fork! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Parking pass backlash, uncle Tony's reptile show, and Dino Nightlights + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Recognizing a career of impact: Peconic Landing CEO Robert Syron received LeadingAge New York’s 2026 Lawrence E. Larson Memorial Award of Honor for service, expanding rehab and memory care, and mentoring 33 interns in aging -- see the award honor.
Celebrating standout student achievements: Four seniors from Riverhead and Shoreham-Wading River were honored at the 26th annual Butch Dellecave Awards, celebrating local excellence at a Long Island dinner and capping standout high school careers -- read the full story.
Village parking debate continues: Greenport is considering parking passes for residents and downtown employees after backlash to expanded paid parking, with no enforcement officers yet hired and widespread complaints about the $3.50 hourly rate -- see the parking debate.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Press start this week: Craving that 80s-90s arcade buzz, Game On Retro Arcade nails it with rows of classics and pinball that look and sound right thanks to real-deal CRTs. Easy local fix for kids, nostalgia trips, or a between-errands detour when you’re already over at Tanger.
Where to breathe a little: When your week needs a low stakes reset, Peconic Riverfront Park delivers easy river views, a strollable boardwalk, and just enough green space to decompress between errands. Sneak in a quick lap after work or bring a sandwich and call it lunch al fresco.
Backyard bloom booster: Swing by Verderber's Nursery for locally grown trees, shrubs, and perennials, plus display gardens that actually help you visualize the yard you keep meaning to finish. Family-run and proudly North Fork, it's an easy place to get inspired then load up the car with the good stuff.
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🦖 Dino Nightlights @ Southold Free Library | Thursday (6/25) at 11:30 AM – Build a glowing dinosaur terrarium nightlight with submersible lights, sand, glittery stones, plastic jars, and plenty of imagination. All materials are provided, but bring that stray triceratops from the toy bin, and claim it as a bonding project, therapy, or both.
👋 Welcome 6th Graders! @ Southold Free Library | Friday (6/26) at 12:00 PM – Sixth graders get the keys to the coveted Teen Room, with snacks, video games, board games, and sanctioned hanging out. It is the town’s tiniest rite of passage, equal parts sugar, pixels, and eye rolls, while you enjoy five minutes of quiet by the stacks.
🐍 Uncle Tony's Reptile Show @ Harbes Family Farm (Mattituck) | Saturday (6/27) at 9:00 AM – Uncle Tony’s Reptile Show is slithering into Harbes Barnyard Adventure with snakes, lizards, and surprisingly charming turtles, all with actual facts attached. The kids get hands-on time at the handling station, you get shade, fresh farm air, and the satisfaction of pretending you weren’t nervous.
🏳 North Fork Pride @ Mitchell Park & Marina (Greenport) | Saturday (6/27) at 12:00 PM – North Fork Pride is taking over our main drag with its third outing, bringing thousands of neighbors, color, music, and plenty of chosen-family joy. Expect parade energy, local vendors, and big hearts, plus enough sparkle to make even your stoic neighbor crack a smile.
🛳 Bug Light Cruise @ East End Seaport Museum and Marine Foundation (Greenport) | Saturday (6/27) – Hop aboard for a cruise to Long Beach Bar Lighthouse, aka Bug Light, with the rare chance to step inside. Swap the yard work for bay breezes, history, and those brag-worthy views that remind you why the East End still has your heart.
⛸ Sunday All Skate @ GDC Roller Skate Rink (Greenport) | Sunday (6/28) at 12:00 PM – Sunday at GDC in Greenport means one thing, everybody circles the floor like it is 1989, only with better knees. All ages roll, staff coaxes wobbly ankles into glory, and yes, you can bring snacks, or surrender to cotton candy, popcorn, and hot dogs.
🍦 Ice Cream Making (Grades K-5) @ Riverhead Free Library | Monday (6/29) at 2:00 PM – Think your kid knows ice cream? This workshop has grades K-5 churning it the old fashioned way, learning the surprisingly wholesome backstory, and discovering dessert can double as an arm workout. You supervise, they crank, everyone wins.
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07 — The North Fork report Weather forecastToday — High: 83°F — Low: 55°F — Precip: 1%
Sunny, with a high near 83. Northwest wind around 10 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 55. West wind 3 to 9 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 79°F — Low: 64°F — Precip: 0%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. West wind 1 to 10 mph. Later: A chance of rain showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 30%. This house is wildBuilt in 2021 and kept in like-new condition, this stylish four-bedroom home blends clean contemporary design with easy North Fork living. A semi-open layout connects the living, dining, and kitchen spaces, while the vaulted primary suite adds light and volume. Outside, a heated saltwater pool, lush landscaping, and deeded Sound beach access near Greenport Village steal the show.
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