Fire Island News & Great South Bay News Headlines Archive for December 28, 2025

Veterans Day is taken to heart in the Great South Bay neighborhoods. We all have someone close to us who served in one of the branches of the U.S. Military Armed Forces. How we express our appreciation to them is as varied as the men and women who can proudly call themselves veterans. On Nov. 5, Canine Companions Long Island Chapter held its annual Salute Independence gala at Captain Bill's in Bay Shore.

Kismet

Veterans Day on Great South Bay with Canine Companions

Posted on December 28, 2025

On October 1, 2025, the United States government shutdown began. Republicans and Democrats couldn't reach an agreement on arbitration and federal funding. While the average person might not pay much attention, this event affected countless lives. Federal agencies had to halt operations and lay off employees considered “non-essential.”

Sayville

The 2025 Government Shutdown and its Impacts on South Shore Residents

Posted on December 28, 2025

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