The North Fork Environmental Council (NFEC) will convene a panel to discuss the severe housing crisis in the North Fork, focusing on how to address the issue. The average home price in Southold Town has hit $1 million, and over 1000 short-term rentals have exacerbated the affordable housing crisis. The NFEC highlighted environmental issues such as nitrogen pollution, climate change, and rising sea levels. The panel will ask several questions about the role of expanding transit to accommodate both housing and environmental conservation.