State lawmakers grill health commissioner, Riverhead parents rally for budget solution

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Here are the headlines across the North Fork for Thursday, Aug. 6.

RIVERHEAD NEWS-REVIEW

State lawmakers grill health commissioner on handling of nursing homes

Riverhead parents and students rally for a budget solution as reality sinks in

Detection of contaminants means Calverton Sewer District upgrades to cost $300K more than expected

Thousands remain without power as tropical storm cleanup begins on North Fork

THE SUFFOLK TIMES

CAST, unable to challenge ‘unjustified opposition,’ abandons plan to move into former church

NORTHFORKER

Podcast: Summer is flying by, so it’s time to get that end-of-season bucket list together

These twins have been running a farm stand for six summers—and they’re only 11 years old

Map: Where to stay on the North Fork waterfront