What’s the local rap on Raptors? On a crisp, bright October morning years ago, I helped lead a group of families on a nature walk at Robert Moses State Park. As we moved through the dunes on the boardwalk, some participants noticed a few deer browsing on the brush. They jostled for position along the […]

John Cochrane’s legacy of community service has made him a beloved figure in South Shore Island. In addition to being a former Islip Town Councilman and President of Cochrane Insurance Company, as a retired U.S. Navy Captain, his long list of service decorations includes Gold Stars in the Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service, and Navy […]

Town of Islip’s Sixth Annual Sea Fest, held at Bay Shore Marina, celebrated summer’s send-off with over a dozen food and beverage vendors ranging from Caribbean, Spanish, and American, with no shortage of the dozen local craft and clothing kiosks while rocking out to the live performance of the band 70’s Rock Parade. I treated […]

All things ghoulish on the Great South Bay happen in October, leading up to Halloween, and there’s something for everyone in the neighborhood. From beer tasting to boat burnings, history talks, and picture shows. What’s your pleasure? 🎃 Halloween Costume Dinner Cruise The Town of Islip Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs invites all ghouls and […]

Television news veteran Drew Scott will join Brookhaven Town Supervisor Daniel Panico‘s Administration as the Director of Communications, effective October 14, 2024. The announcement was made by Brookhaven Town Supervisor Panico’s office on Friday morning, October 11. “For decades, Brookhaven Town residents have come to know Drew Scott as a person to inform them on […]

Northern lights on Long Island? Predictions of the aurora borealis being visible in the northern U.S. states broke earlier today, but some of us were skeptical. Some of these celestial phenomenons don’t deliver as promised––but this one did––and when most of us are still awake and alert at an early evening hour! Social media feeds […]

For over 30 years, Christine Perlow has been navigating mortgages for the people of Long Island. She is currently with Nationwide Mortgage Bankers out of Melville, NY. Her knowledge of the ins and outs of these turbulent waters and complicated loans has helped her clients achieve home ownership, many of whom are veterans or first-time […]

Blessing of the animals is a favorite event on Long Island’s South Shore. In addition to being the Publisher of Great South Bay News, Craig Low is also a Deacon at the First Congregational Church of Bay Shore. Therefore, he got a view front and center on Saturday, October 5, as the Church held its […]

The Town of North Hempstead is contributing concrete bases from the Michael J. Tully Park reconstruction site to the Fire Island Artificial Reef. The town’s donation is another innovative step in its efforts to preserve and protect Long Island’s local environment. North Hempstead is currently renovating the entire Tully Park parking lot, and these precast […]

Brookhaven Town Clerk Kevin LaValle (center) and his office staff were dressed in pink on October 2 in recognition of “National Breast Cancer Awareness Month” (October 1 – October 31). Every Wednesday in October, he and his staff will wear pink to support the annual international health campaign organized by major breast cancer charities to […]

Meet the incomparable “bookfluencer,” Zibby Owens! One woman, so many hats––best-selling author, publisher, award-winning podcaster, CEO of Zibby Media, bookstore owner, and mom of four! For her latest feat, Zibby has edited a collection of deeply moving essays by 75  Jewish authors (myself proudly included) titled “On Being Jewish Now,” with all profits supporting Artists […]

Woodhull School students in the Fire Island School District had the unique opportunity to learn about and participate in making challah bread with local Ocean Beach residents and Rachel’s Restaurant and Bakery owner Rachel Doering. With all the ingredients prepared, each student could knead, shape, and braid a loaf of this traditional bread. Doering explained […]