Officials lobby to create affordable housing fund, Downtown business owner remembered

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Here are the headlines across the North Fork for Tuesday, October 5:

RIVERHEAD NEWS-REVIEW

East End leaders urge passage of transfer tax to help fund affordable housing

Tony Meras, longtime face of Papa Nick’s, remembered for his warm personality

Governor defends vaccine mandate; local hospitals report high compliance rates 

THE SUFFOLK TIMES

Stony Brook ELIH now scheduling appointments for COVID booster shots

NORTHFORKER

North Fork Dream Home: Here’s your chance to own a classic piece of the North Fork

WEATHER

There’s a chance for a shower this morning and skies will remain cloudy with a high temperature near 68 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. The low tonight will be around 57.