State lawmakers grill health commissioner, CAST abandons expansion plan

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

THE SUFFOLK TIMES

State lawmakers grill health commissioner on handling of nursing homes

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

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

RIVERHEAD NEWS-REVIEW

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

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