Friday, February 21 Winter Bird Walk Winter on the beach is one of the best birding times of the year! Visit Robert Moses State Park, Field 2 from 10 a.m. to noon for a winter bird walk! Dress for the weather, as attendees will be walking on sand. Binoculars are recommended. Admission: $4/person. Register online […]

Cornelius Vanderbilt was born on Staten Island, and many historical accounts depict his early years as filled with hardship. By the age of 16, with a $100 loan, Cornelius dropped out of school and began building his ferry service. Upon his death in 1877, 66 years after taking that $100 loan, he left a fortune […]

David P. Saunders, Licensed Real Estate Salesperson, Compass Real Estate davidpsanders@compass.com • (631) 335-1914 When it comes to deciding on major renovations before selling your house, it has a few factors to consider. First off, take a good look at your home’s current state and see how it stacks up against others in your neighborhood. […]

WEST ISLIP: 41 Church Lane, 11795 DATE SOLD: January 15, 2025 PRICE: $1,003,100 SOLD BY: RE/MAX Best DETAILS: This 1890 home has a rich history. Christ Episcopal Church was organized in West Islip in 1871 and built its sanctuary on Montauk Highway. Funds were saved to construct a rectory for priests directly behind the church […]

Great South Bay News (GSBN): For our readers, who is Kevin O’Connor? Kevin O’Connor (KOC): I am a lifelong Long Island Resident, a graduate of Suffolk County Community College and Adelphi University, and a father of three sons. I have always had a passion for business and collaborating with people, so banking is not only […]

Are you a fan of classic American theatre? Then acquaint yourself with the Clare Rose Playhouse on the scenic Lakeside campus of St. Joseph’s University in Patchogue. Their latest production, “The Trip to Bountiful,” opens on February 21 and runs through March 9, 2025. The talented cast includes Joel Cardoza, Tom Ciorciari, Tamralynn Dorsa, Bobby […]

The story that kept South Shore Long Islanders riveted in the final weeks of 2024 continues to get more sordid as arrests continue to mount in connection to the mysterious disappearance of a female minor who went missing for 25 days before being found by her father through a tip on January 3rd. Apprehended individuals […]

Let’s hear it for the forest gardeners! Winter can be a slow season for wildlife viewing, with many of our local species having either moved south or into deeper water or gone into dormancy for the season. But two often overlooked species remain ever-present and active through winter: the ubiquitous eastern gray squirrel and the […]

The audience cheered on students who took to the stage at Bay Shore Middle School presenting Shrek the Musical. Performed on February 6-8, they handled the Tony Award-winning adaptation of the DreamWorks animation classic with deft skill and enthusiasm. The cast included Cesar Morales as Shrek, Ava Castro as Fiona, Josue Castaneda as Donkey, Valentina […]

Saturday, February 15 NY History Month: House and Garden Tour The New York Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation celebrates New York History Month with an informative tour of the Bayard Cutting Estate and Garden! Visit the estate at 440 Montauk Highway, Great River from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Entry fee: $15/person. To make a […]

The February 2025 edition of Great South Bay News was printed earlier this week and is now available at popular local pickup spots just in time for Valentine’s Day.   Our cover story highlights a crucial interview with William King Moss, III, President of the Islip-Smithtown Chapter of the NAACP. He emphasizes significant points that […]

Super Bowl predictions can come from unlikely places, but do the children of South Country School District have a career in sports forecasting in their future? Kindergartners at Verne W. Critz Elementary School predicted that the Philadelphia Eagles would win the Super Bowl during a Souper Bowl fundraiser. The students placed cans of soup and […]