Daily Update

Town considering apartments for abandoned retail, protestors show up at post offices

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Here are the headlines across the North Fork for Monday, Aug. 24.

RIVERHEAD NEWS-REVIEW

Riverhead Town considering plan to allow conversion of empty big box stores into apartments

Protestors show up at North Fork post offices to denounce postal service cuts

Congressman Zeldin to speak at Republican National Convention Wednesday

Nursery worker in serious condition after being trapped in farm equipment

New downtown brew pub up for public hearing next month

Change coming to local R.C. parishes as one priest retires, others find new homes

THE SUFFOLK TIMES

A contest to rid North Fork beaches of litter

Greenport Village to host public hearing on controversial waterfront condos

NORTHFORKER

What makes North Fork wine special? It’s all about the water

North Fork Doughnut Company’s new location has crowds lining up in Bay Shore

The best ice cream shops on Long Island

First Look: Lucharitos Burrito Bar opens in Mattituck

Our 2020 guide to Long Island winery tasting rooms

One Minute on the North Fork: Sparkling Pointe

WEATHER

Expect partly sunny skies today with a high near 87 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. The low tonight will be around 71. There’s a slight chance of thunder showers in the evening.