Rumors of a mysterious new organism have swept the shores of our bay, baffling and exciting locals, scientists, and government officials alike. According to multiple unconfirmed reports, an unknown animal resembling a gigantic 8-foot-long horseshoe crab has taken up residence in the Great South Bay. This is very unusual because Atlantic horseshoe crabs are only […]

Justin Evans, age 22, and a resident of Bay Shore, was killed last night, March 30, after an altercation in East Patchogue that Suffolk County Police Homicide Squad detectives are presently investigating. Police responded to a report of a fight at 9 Pondview Drive, an apartment complex, at approximately 8 p.m. Upon their arrival, they […]

A recent perfect storm of meteorological conditions left Great South Bay area residents asking, “Where did the water go?” as Northeast winds displaced water from the bay, creating an extremely low tide and revealing a sandy bottom poking through the ordinarily shallow waters. This wind-driven surge was powerful enough to temporarily lower the tide on […]

According to Henry Robin, Fire Island Pines Property Owners Association (FIPPOA) president, beach replenishment is a glorious thing. “You see a beautiful, restored beach,” he said with delight. “It almost boggles the mind to see how extensive it is versus over a month ago, when it was a few feet. If you look at the […]

Dr. Merry Camhi, Director of the New York Seascape Program, has devoted her life to protecting marine wildlife in the New York Bight. The esteemed marine biologist’s passion for environmental conservation has taken her across the globe, conducting research and advocating for the creatures that call the ocean their home. In her role at the […]

The month of April comes at last, but there is one more weekend left to the month of March before she arrives. There is plenty to do in the Great South Bay neighborhood before the old month is finished and the new one begins. Enjoy! Friday, March 28 Psychic Night at GSB Brewery of Lindenhurst […]

Suffolk County Police arrested 55-year-old Anthony Anzalone, of Shirley for stealing from eight businesses on nine different occasions over the course of 10 days. While investigating a theft that occurred at Famous Footwear, located at 999 Montauk Highway in Shirley, on March 26, Seventh Precinct Investigative Unit officers observed the suspect, approaching the business and […]

According to the seller, 326 Great River Road was built in 1976 as a model home to showcase the potential of the hamlet of Great River. This house has been well-maintained and updated to keep up with the times. This spacious center-hall colonial is a classic, designed for comfort and entertainment to embody the South […]

If ever there was an artist who firmly stood at the intersection of rhythm and blues, it’s Robert Cray. While the Georgia native has earned numerous accolades (and Grammys) for his acumen as a blues artist, Cray’s vocal and playing style is far more reflective of his deep and abiding love of soul music.   […]

Norman Lear: His Life & Times by Tripp Whetsell Biography/Applause When author Tripp Whetsell of Westhampton Beach was growing up in the 70’s and 80’s, he watched Norman Lear’s sitcoms. He credits his subject with not only a brilliant wit, but as an escape “from a childhood marred by learning disabilities.” Whetsell confesses to the […]

Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI) is thrilled to announce the success of its 3rd Annual Cornhole Tournament, held at Great South Bay Brewery, in Bay Shore, on Saturday, March 8. An impressive $28,000 was raised for the support special education and critical services for children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. The event attracted more […]

The Long Island Seafood Trail has been launched through New York State Governor Kathy Hochul’s Blue Food Transformation Initiative. It runs from Salt & Barrel in Bay Shore to Inlet Seafood Dock & Restaurant in Montauk, with many notable stops in between. Long Island Indigenous peoples like the Unkechaug, Shinnecock, and Montaukett tribes relied heavily […]