From a battle over ideals of self-governance to skirmishes between the emerging patriot movement, one of the first serious tests of the American Revolution was the defeat at the Battle of Long Island on August 27, 1776. This British victory left New York City and Long Island under military occupation. Reflecting on the losses, Washington […]

The site of an aviation school once operated by the now-defunct Dowling College has recently been razed, allowing construction of an industrial and recreational project envisioned by a venture capital partnership based in Morristown, NJ, to commence. According to a March 2 report by Long Island Business News (LIBN), Hampshire Venture Partners LLC, an affiliate […]

The fire hydrant dig-out trend happened as more than 30 inches of snow fell across Suffolk County in February, nearly tripling the amount seen in recent winters. A white blanket covered streets, driveways, and, most dangerously, fire hydrants buried beneath towering drifts, leaving even the most experienced snow shovelers struggling to keep up.  Hydrants in […]

Austin Lynch, the Nesconset youth currently charged with the murder of his ex-girlfriend, Emily Finn, on the eve of the Thanksgiving holiday, as well as his 18th birthday, was indicted last week for an additional crime—the conspiracy to rob the West Sayville home of his alleged victim’s parents. “While awaiting trial, this defendant allegedly sought […]

When Trader Joe’s opened their newest location in Miller Place last month, there was a lot of fanfare, but many of us Great South Bay residents quietly felt disappointed, asking ourselves, “Why not us?’’ The specialty grocery store has won accolades and cult-like status for its wide variety of salad mixes, specialty cheeses, tempting sweets, […]

The Lindenhurst St. Patrick’s Parade Committee hosted their annual Grand Marshal “Green Tie” Gala on March 14 to honor their 2026 Parade Grand Marshal, Suffolk DA Ray Tierney.  The lively event was held at The Piermont in Babylon and was attended by elected officials and dignitaries, parade sponsors, and local supporters. The Lindenhurst St. Patrick’s […]

Friday, March 20 (7:30 p.m.)  “Journey Through Music” by BAFFA Symphony Orchestra Bay Area Friends of the Fine Arts, guest directed by Alicia Lieu, presents “A Journey Through Music” at James Wilson Young Middle School, 602 Sylvan Ave, Bayport, at 7:30 p.m. Celebrating Spring and America’s 250th, the program opens with the original, long-haired, loud […]

Cats is a famous musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber, based on T.S. Eliot’s Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats, about a tribe of cats called the Jellicles who gather for their annual ball to decide which one will ascend to the “Heaviside Layer” (Heaviside, is a cat’s heaven) for a new life, with the show featuring […]

The March 2026 edition of Great South Bay News will be on newsstands before the weekend, just as the vernal equinox arrives. What better time to catch up on some worthwhile reading? What’s Inside? Take a break from March Madness and learn about the National Football Foundation (NFF) and its mission to support high school […]

Bartley G. Horton was born on June 26, 1938, and was raised on Fire Island from the very beginning. Ocean Bay Park was not just his home; it was his life’s work. In a time before bridges connected the island to the mainland, Bartley grew up learning resilience, responsibility, and the importance of looking out […]

Saturday, March 14 ☘️ Bay Shore Brightwaters  St. Patrick’s Day Parade Kicking off at 2 p.m. at Saxon Avenue and Main Street, Grand Marshal Denise Gibson will lead the parade down Bay Shore Main Street. Local businesses and restaurants will offer special menu items to celebrate Irish heritage in the community. For details, visit bsbwstpatricksparade.com.  […]