U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer, and Congressman Andrew Garbarino reintroduced the Fire Island AIDS Memorial Establishment Act the their respective houses on April 2. The bipartisan bill would authorize The Pines Foundation to establish a memorial to honor Fire Island residents who died of AIDS. The memorial would also educate future generations […]

Due to damage sustained from ice over the 2024/2025 winter season, the Talisman-Barrett Beach dock in Fire Island National Seashore is closed to all public use. The National Park Service (NPS) anticipates the dock will be closed through the busy summer season and there is currently no timeline for restoration. NPS staff are assessing the […]

In a recent letter sent to Rep. Tom Cole (R-OK), the Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations to the U.S. House of Representatives, Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) expressed concern over the Trump Administration’s efforts to reduce the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) workforce and implement other budget reductions. BoatUS is […]

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.   […]