Fire Island News & Great South Bay News Headlines Archive for March 27, 2026

Just days before the 53rd anniversary of the withdrawal of the last American troops from Vietnam on March 29, 1073, the Town of Islip honored the brave men and women who served in the Vietnam War with a ceremony, to remind them that their sacrifices, resilience, and dedication will never be forgotten.

Town of Islip Holds Ceremony to Commemorate National Vietnam War Veterans Day

Posted on March 27, 2026

Despite the coldest winter on Long Island in over a decade and the feeling that it will never end, the cycle of seasons must commence. As the frozen tundra-like island finally thaws, it means the beginning of the crop season is about to begin. Farmers of both organic and traditional farms will rev up their tractors, plow their fields, and plant their seeds as the threat of a dreary winter’s last frost nears. U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand already has the spring chapter opened in her book. On January 30, 2026, the 17-year-long Senator joined 14 other lawmakers in reintroducing the Opportunities in Organic Act to legislation.

Organic Farming Act Could Help Bring More Organic Farms to Long Island

Posted on March 27, 2026

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