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Daily Update: School bond vote rejected, new helicopter route facing criticism

By The Suffolk Times

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The “Echo Route’ directs pilots to stay at 3,500 feet while proceeding east along the North Shore Helicopter Route. Pilots then fly at 2,500 feet after turning around the tip of the North Fork and traveling south for arrivals.

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Here are the headlines across the North Fork for Wednesday, Feb. 26.

NEWS

‘Echo Route’ directs helicopter pilots to fly around North Fork, but critics say problems remain

Riverhead voters soundly reject proposed bond totaling $97 million

Southold Town Planning Board discusses reconfigured parking plan at Croteaux Vineyards

Riverhead Town Planning Board requests environmental impact study for proposed Calverton facility

NORTHFORKER

Bridge Lane now offering sparkling wine in a can

Ali Katz Kitchen to host two tasting dinners with Saltbird Cellars

WEATHER

There’s a chance of light rain this morning with areas of fog before noon, according to the National Weather Service. Temperatures will remain in the 40s throughout the day and more showers are expected this evening, with thunderstorms possible after 1 a.m.

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