We all know and love the historical tale of Ebenezer Scrooge and his Christmas adventure. It ends with the cold-hearted money-grubber changing his ways after a visit from the three different Christmas spirits. However, what happens after the happy and cheerful ending? Long Island’s Woodward City Productions continues the tale in their new film, “Ebenezer […]

Due to the narrowing of beach between Bellport Beach and Long Cove, driving will be temporarily closed until further notice. This closure affects all Seashore driving permits. Sportsman’s Vehicle Permit holders are restricted to the 3.4- mile stretch of beach from Smith Point to Bellport Beach. Additionally, permitted driving access to Fire Island communities from […]

“Greetings!” is South Shore Theatre’s latest production to help jumpstart the Yuletide season. It opened on December 6, 2024. This captivating holiday favorite was the actor-turned-playwright Tom Dudzick’s first play. Mixing dogma with spirituality, New Age philosophy with atheism, humor with pathos, and Hanukkah with Christmas, this well-crafted two-act, five-character play has entertained audiences for […]

We have curated a list of 12 of our favorite holiday happenings on South Shore Long Island, including parades, live performances, light shows, and shopping events in villages and hamlets along the Great South Bay. Stay tuned for our upcoming edition of Great South Bay News, coming to newsstands throughout the area on December 13, […]

John Hannon was a surfer and a Veteran. Dr. Russell Crawford’s book “The Impact of Ocean Therapy on Veterans with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder” (2017) outlines a study on whether the ocean can improve wellness. The conclusion was that veterans’ consistent exposure to ocean-based recreation resulted in a 36% decrease in Posttraumatic Stress symptoms, a 47% […]

Every October, the Seatuck Environmental Association opens its doors for Bats & Brews. The historic Scully Estate in Islip is the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable evening of craft beer, live music and community spirit in support of Long Island wildlife conservation. What began as a humble bat lecture in 2009 has become a highly […]

South Shore University Hospital (SSUH) has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first hospital on Long Island and the first in Northwell Health to earn verification as a Quality Verification Program (QVP) Hospital from the American College of Surgeons (ACS). In granting this designation, the ACS has verified that the Department of Surgery and […]

Heart health is crucial to our bodies—and the hardest working of all our organs. The average heart beats around 100,000 times daily, pumping about 1.5 gallons of blood per minute to our body’s vital organs and systems, keeping everything functioning correctly. The heart works so well that it’s easy to forget how integral it is […]

A Babylon boatyard is in ruins today after Suffolk County Police (SCDP) reported receiving multiple calls about a wrong-way driver traveling southbound on the northbound lanes of Route 231 in Babylon on November 24 at approximately 10 p.m.   Upon responding to the call, 54-year-old Laurie Ibe was witnessed crossing over the median, striking several […]

Blue Point Through the War Years By Warren C. McDowell History   No stranger to research, author of “Fire Island Saga, How Fire Island Got Its Name,” Warren C. McDowell turns his fact-finding skills to Blue Point. A lifelong resident of this vest-pocket hamlet (pop. 5,156 at the 2020 census), he pays homage to its […]

At the age of 90, Ocean Bay Park legend Dennis Curry passed away on Wednesday, November 20. He and his brother, Peter Curry, co-founded the Schooner Inn, creating a lifetime of memories for Fire Island residents and tourists alike, who enjoyed the great food, blender cocktails, live music, and all-around good hospitality this establishment had […]

Field hockey has been a staple sport that females play during middle and high school grade levels. It has provided excellent fitness, teamwork, and camaraderie opportunities for generations. Yet, the structure for many spectators remains unknown. Suffolk County has 36 varsity public high school teams, divided into two divisions based on school size: 19 teams […]