Pained, fatigued, hot… unsure if she would survive… the would-be mother got moving. Rising from her rest, Florence had only one attempt left. If she failed, everything would be lost, including her young. But Florence did not fail. It might have been a mirage—glistening waters… swaying green branches… billowing cool wafts. Yes. She was home. […]

A company founded by a Princeton University PhD has received a grant to test a new system to fortify Fire Island’s soil and sand dunes, taking a fresh approach to combating accelerating coastal erosion. The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $305,000 Small Business Innovation Research grant to Foogly Corp. to use local food and […]

Great South Bay News reports the passing of Ernie Fazio with deep sadness. Born in Howard Beach, NY, on December 29, 1939, Mr. Fazio passed on March 13, 2026, at age 86. A man of many talents and skills, he will be truly missed by his community and those he encountered along his life’s journey. […]

The 105-acre former Brookhaven Dowling College of Aviation campus, located adjacent to Calabro Airport in Shirley, cleared the rezoning and variance hurdles for redevelopment on March 26. The zoning change to L1 industrial development will allow Hampshire Venture Partners LLC to proceed with the construction of three industrial storage buildings and the renovation of the current on-site […]

Saturday, April 18 (8 a.m.-9 p.m.) Record Store Day 2026 Record Store Day celebrates the local shops that keep us fueled with good tunes all year. Hundreds of exclusive releases are available, some available only at independent stores! All releases are super limited, and demand is a bit crazier than normal, so arrive early! Two […]

Blue Point and the rest of Suffolk County, following the devastating defeat of Washington’s forces at the Battle of Long Island in late August 1776, were in the grips of a British occupation. British shoreline fortifications stretched from Fort Greene, Brooklyn, to Sag Harbor, working around the clock—shipping all local resources stripped from South Shore […]

Fresh off the presses, the April edition of Great South Bay News (GSBN) will be arriving at local newsstands before the coming weekend. Before we discuss what’s inside this month’s edition, we must give some backstory on the serene front cover image, which is already attracting considerable attention. The photograph was taken by Ben Cherveny, […]

It’s often said that a novel mirrors reality, and lately that feels especially true. Across genres, readers can likely pick up on details or elements that relate to their lives, the current political climate, or the broader world around them. But when Elaine Kiesling Whitehouse began writing her novel Base Alta over several years and […]

Last month, the New York State Assembly unanimously passed a bill sponsored by Assemblyman Tommy John Schiavoni to reinstate and acknowledge the Montaukett Indian Nation. Yes, even in these polarized times, it unanimously passed. It now goes to the State Senate, which, like the Assembly, has overwhelmingly passed the bill seven times. Yes, seven times. […]

When the Patchogue Arts Council celebrated its 18th birthday at Spycoast Kitchen & Cocktails in Patchogue recently, it was a woo-hoo! moment.  “We had about 65 supporters, artists, and members from all over Long Island, including Brooklyn,” said executive director and senior curator Beth Giacummo. “Our music came from Patchogue, Bellport, and Nassau with younger bands. […]

Maybe it’s the 10 cents per transaction donated to a charity. Or the grateful, uplifting vibe; even CoHo’s drinks are labeled “I am energetic,” “I am glowing,” or “I am compassionate”—all positive affirmations. “We intentionally did that and got our customers to say the key words when they order,” said Rob Cutrone, owner of CoHo […]