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Indie film about human trafficking will be shot in Greenport and across North Fork

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Film locations will include Greenport's Silver Sands Motel, the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church and a home located on Front Street. The characters may be fictional, but their story reflects a dark reality for Long Island's migrant community: immigrant workers who are mistreated, grossly underpaid or even forced into labor through human trafficking.

North Fork Holiday Guide 2017: Santa sightings, tree lightings, parades & more

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The holiday season is upon us, and there's lots to do on the North Fork to celebrate this winter! Here's your comprehensive guide to all the local Christmas parades, Santa visits, holiday craft fairs and more.

A special holiday gift: Local business, nonprofit group give the gift of hearing

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Eight people have one more thing to be grateful for this Thanksgiving: the gift of hearing.

Photos: Replica of iconic ‘Welcome to Greenport’ sign is unveiled

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For 40 years an iconic sign welcomed visitors to Greenport until it fell into disrepair and was removed a year ago. Now it's back.

Fourth annual holiday drive for deployed troops underway

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For the fourth year, two local women aim to make the holidays more cheerful for deployed service men and women.

Greenport Village to combine traditional Christmas parade and tree lighting into larger community event

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Faced with dwindling attendance at the annual Christmas parade and tree lighting in Greenport Village, organizers will combine the events and add new festivities to attract more people.

Caring for caregivers: Expo and retreat with brunch, chair massages and expert panel will be held Thursday at PBMC

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The third annual Family Caregivers' Expo and Retreat will be held at Peconic Bay Medical Center Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to noon, providing free brunch, chair massages and personal care items alongside information about resources available to local caregivers.

Latino Film Festival will screen two films in Riverhead this weekend

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The popular OLA Latino Film Festival, now in its 14th year on the South Fork, has added for the first time ever a North Fork venue and will feature two family-friendly movies — including a matinee showing of 'el Jeremias' — as well as a live music presentation, Sunday, Nov. 19 at the 136-year-old Vail-Leavitt Music Hall in downtown Riverhead.

Tuckers lacrosse players sign letters of intent

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Three Mattituck lacrosse players signed letters of intent to play college lacrosse this afternoon.

Inside Greenport’s new-and-improved roller skating rink: American Legion hosts Veterans Day open house

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The Greenport American Legion held an open house today, giving the public a first chance to see the George D. Costello Sr. skating rink.