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It has been a historic winter on Long Island and in the New York Region, and everyone reading this likely already knows that, but the Great South Bay area has felt it most deeply. Our namesake body of water froze to levels not seen in decades, and this is a main focus of our February 2026 issue of Great South Bay News.

Great South Bay News

February Edition of Great South Bay News Takes a Look at Both Sides of Winter

Posted on February 18, 2026

Juliann Bachmann, age 30 and a resident of Bellport, was pronounced dead at NYU Langone Hospital in Patchogue on May 16. She had been found that morning at 7:25 a.m. by the Suffolk County Police Department (SCPD), injured and in an unresponsive state, inside a vehicle parked at a Speedway gas station on Horseblock Road in Yaphank.

SCPD Arrest Lindenhurst Man for Knife Attack

Posted on February 18, 2026

Patchogue Village is getting closer to collecting your organic food scraps for compost purposes.

Compost Coming Soon to Patchogue

Posted on February 17, 2026

Louis Armstrong

Dan’s Papers

From Global Ambassador to Neighborhood Icon: A Look Inside Louis Armstrong’s Life in Corona

Fifty-one-year-old Jonathan Shaver’s charges have been upgraded for the fatal hit-and-run that took place in Shirley in late January. At a recent hearing on Feb. 13, held at the Arthur M. Cromarty Criminal Court Complex in Riverhead, the charges now include Leaving the Scene of an Accident Without Reporting a Death.

Shirley

Charges Upgraded for Fatal Hit and Run, which Struck Mastic Beach Brothers in Shirley

Posted on February 16, 2026

Juliann Bachmann, age 30 and a resident of Bellport, was pronounced dead at NYU Langone Hospital in Patchogue on May 16. She had been found that morning at 7:25 a.m. by the Suffolk County Police Department (SCPD), injured and in an unresponsive state, inside a vehicle parked at a Speedway gas station on Horseblock Road in Yaphank.

SCPD Arrest Bellport Man for Drug Impaired Driving After Bay Shore Fatally

Posted on February 13, 2026

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February Thaw: Things to Do Along the Great South Bay this Week

Posted on February 13, 2026

The love story between Mary Floyd and Benjamin Tallmadge is an American love story. From the ashes of the British North American Empire, a new nation was built on rebellion and individualism. Filled with uncertainty, this experimental republic would either become the envy of the world or a massive societal failure. Amidst the doubt, Benjamin Tallmadge wasn’t sure what tomorrow held, but he knew he loved Mary Floyd. On March 18, 1784, he stood before an altar overseen by his father, Reverend Benjamin Tallmadge Sr., to pledge his vows of marriage to Mary Floyd, trusting that better days lay ahead.

History

Love in a Time of War: Benjamin Tallmadge’s Marriage to Mary Floyd

Posted on February 12, 2026

LIMEHOF Celebrates Great South Bay Talent in Upcoming Performances

Posted on February 10, 2026

Miss Simone (left) watches Shirley McKinney and Steven Love Menendez lift the Rainbow Flag up into the air at Christopher Park in 2022 — back when the Biden administration allowed the flag to go up, complete with black and brown stripes and the colors of the Trans Flag.

Gay City News

Trump administration removes Rainbow Flag from Stonewall National Monument

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Former News 12 Meteorologist Samantha Augeri Wows West Sayville Students with the Weather

Posted on February 9, 2026

Our deceased loved ones regularly send us messages and signs from the Other Side. One of their favorite ways to commune with us is to use nature and natural phenomena to show that they are still around. As you stroll along the Long Island Coast—bay or oceanside, pay attention to your surroundings to see how Souls-in-Spirit communicate. If you celebrate a special occasion like a birthday or wedding, look for signs from your deceased loved ones. They never miss an important event and like to make their presence known by sending a dragonfly, ladybug, dove, praying mantis, hummingbird, cardinal, or butterfly your way. These winged wonders have other symbolic meanings, and souls who have crossed over may be trying to deliver a deeper message to you.

Features

Signs from the Other Side: Animal Messengers

Posted on February 8, 2026

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