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Josh Goetz: Architectural Photographer

Posted on March 12, 2026

Eighteen-year-old Lorenzo Alvarado-Navarrete, of Gardiner Drive in Bay Shore, was arrested early this morning by the Suffolk County Police Department (SCPD)with two other individuals, who were found in possession of Molotov cocktails at a traffic stop in Central Islip.

SCPD Arrest Bay Shore Man with Two Others for Possessing Molotov Cocktails

Posted on March 10, 2026

Based on activity during the first three weeks of January, buyer demand is already increasing and should continue into the spring. Inventory is beginning to come onto the market, even with cold and snowy conditions. Interest rates have come down and will continue to motivate more buyers to re-enter the market. I’ve also seen several buyers return after taking a break due to frustration with competition. The two main reasons they’ve decided to re-enter the market are slightly lower interest rates, with further decreases expected, and the expectation of more available inventory. Overall, I expect the spring market to remain strong, with higher sales, more listings, and more active buyers. This balance should help keep prices strong for sellers, while lower interest rates allow buyers to maintain more manageable monthly mortgage payments.

Between the Canals

What do you think will define the 2026 spring real estate market, and what signs are you already seeing now?

Posted on March 10, 2026

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Long Island Family’s Biggest Family Expo is Sunday, March 15th!

Already this year, Brookhaven has taken a straightforward approach to protecting our bays: make developers pay for what they damage.

Pearl of Policy Powers for Brookhaven’s Shellfishing Future

Posted on March 9, 2026

Friday, March 6 Women’s Comedy Mash-Up Benefit Show Join the Islip Arts Council for a night of women-led comedy to benefit the arts in our community. Held at Islip Arts Council Gallery, 1701 Sunrise Highway, Bay Shore, at 7 p.m., enjoy fiercely funny ladies in a night of stand-up and big laughs. Lineup curated by Karen Anderson, hosted by Brian Cutaia. Tickets in advance: $22; at the door: $25. For more details, visit isliparts.org.

Movies, Music, and a Little March Mischief: Things To Do Along the Great South Bay This Week

Posted on March 6, 2026

Immigration enforcement (ICE) activity has been on the rise along the South Shore of Long Island. Many of these immigration arrests involve neither undocumented people nor criminals, but groups that have been delegalized through the Trump administration’s latest policies.

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Dreams Deferred: Navigating Immigration De-legalization Status on Long Island

Posted on March 5, 2026

Sixty-four units on a 12.8-acre parcel for a 55-and-older rental retirement development in East Patchogue are projected to start construction, possibly in early 2027, according to Kelly Builders & Development LLC president Mike Kelly.

A Planned Retirement Community is Approved for East Patchogue

Posted on March 4, 2026

Seatuck Environmental Association started the New Year off with a bang when they announced they will be taking over a portion of the former Blue Point Oyster Company building. The association took to social media to share the big news: they have acquired a key property to further their goal of environmental and marine life conservation on Long Island.

Seatuck Environmental Association to Open New Hatchery and Wet Lab in West Sayville

Posted on March 3, 2026

If you were to ask Liz Finnegan, the author of Witness to Tribulation, why she wrote a book set in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, she’d likely tell you that there’s something special about this place—not only its story, but of course, all the history and spiritual connection of knowing what happened there all those years ago.

Books & Authors

Liz Finnegan: Longtime Islip News Reporter and Editor Turns Novelist

Posted on March 2, 2026

It could be argued that Long Island is a sister of the Emerald Isle, and that may be why we love Saint Patrick's Day so much. Lucky for us, there is at least one St. Patrick's Day parade nearly every weekend through the month of March.

Saint Patrick’s Day Along the Great South Bay and Beyond: Parades in 2026

Posted on March 1, 2026

East Islip St. Pat’s Parade

February Morphs Into March: Things Going On This Week Along the Great South Bay

Posted on February 26, 2026

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