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Fifty-eight-year-old Abimal Acosta of West Islip was arrested on a Boating While Intoxicated (BWI) charge after giving chase to the Suffolk County Police Department's (SCPD)Marine Bureau and the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG).

BWI Arrest for West Islip Man

Posted on June 6, 2026

It was a long night for Ocean Beach election inspectors, poll watchers, and the candidates themselves, but when all the ballots were counted, the local governing powers remained at the status quo.

SPECIAL REPORT: All Incumbents Remain in Place After 2026 Ocean Beach Village Election

Posted on June 5, 2026

June 5 West Islip Symphony Orchestra Spring Concert (8 p.m.) The West Islip Symphony Orchestra will perform America: A Story in Three Acts, under conductor Paul Little at Beach Street Middle School, 17 Beach St, West Islip, at 8 p.m. The concert will bring together the sounds across America’s history. The concert will include three parts: The Old West, The Big City, and America’s True Voice, each highlighting an influential aspect of America. Joining the orchestra is world-renowned harmonica virtuoso Jiayi He. Tickets are $10 for guests and free for students.

Fire Island Pines

June in Bloom: Where To Go and What To Do this Weekend and the Week Ahead on Fire Island and the Great South Bay Long Island Hamlets

Posted on June 5, 2026

June is Pride Month, and we celebrate it here with reverence. Its roots lie in safe havens such as Fire Island, Provincetown, San Francisco and New York City. Now, villages and hamlets across Long Island, including Babylon, Sayville, and Patchogue, also hold parades, film festivals, and other social gatherings to keep the dialogue going strong. We are not in Kansas anymore.

Spotlight Pride Month: The June 5 edition of Fire Island News

Posted on June 4, 2026

A contentious local election season peaked between May 25 and May 29, when campaign lawn signs began disappearing from the private properties of candidate supporters on Ocean Breeze Walk, Evergreen Walk, and Ocean Road between 1:10 and 3:30 p.m. A total of 10 properties were affected. 15 signs supporting mayoral candidate Ian Levine and one supporting Mayor Mallott and his trustee running mates. The crime included repeat offenses, as several replacement signs were also stolen from the listed properties.

Sign Stealing Raises Tensions in Upcoming Ocean Beach Local Election

Posted on June 3, 2026

From block parties to a waterfront celebration to an art show that attracts thousands, summer is a time to explore everything communities along the Great South Bay have to offer. From Babylon to Patchogue, you’ll want to circle the dates for these summer festivals on your calendar.

A Summer of Fun Festivals: Great South Bay Shines this Summer with Outdoor Block Parties for all Ages

Posted on June 2, 2026

Sunday, June 13 (Noon) Patchogue Pride Dust off those flags, grab your glitter, and put on your best grin as the Patchogue Pride Parade makes its way down Main Street, Patchogue. Starting at noon, the parade will proceed along Route 112 west toward Blue Point. This glitter-filled extravaganza celebrates our fabulous diversity; who wouldn’t want to join in? For details, visit patchoguepride.com.

Happy June: Pride Parades and More Along the South Shore

Posted on June 1, 2026

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News 12’s Erin Colton Returns to the Ocean Beach Chamber of Commerce 3rd Annual Top Toque Cooking Contest

Posted on May 31, 2026

A missing house cat from the Fire Island Pines has been reunited with his owner overseas after more than a year and a half.

Fire Island Pines

A Cat Called Kevin: The Missing Fire Island Feline Found After 18 Months Travels Across the Atlantic

Posted on May 31, 2026

For clients still hoping to secure Fire Island properties ahead of peak summer, what opportunities remain realistic at this point? Are we primarily looking at last-minute cancellations, shoulder weeks, or are there still hidden pockets of availability?

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For clients still hoping to secure Fire Island properties ahead of peak summer, what opportunities remain realistic at this point? Are we primarily looking at last-minute cancellations, shoulder weeks, or are there still hidden pockets of availability?

Posted on May 30, 2026

Beauty queens, the parents of transgender children, a former Special Forces police officer, and the Deputy Mayor/Alderman of Amsterdam are among the accomplished transgender individuals telling their stories. His documentary, which has earned recognition at the World Film Festival in Cannes, is having its world premiere at The Suffolk Music and Arts Festival, presented by the Love Wins International Film Festival and Babylon Pride, in collaboration with House of Yes in Sayville, on June 6.

LGBTQ+ Love Wins International Film Festival debuts with Heartfelt Cinema at Sayville Movie Theater

Posted on May 29, 2026

Dreary weather may have dampened Ocean Beach on Memorial Day weekend, but civic-minded residents were undeterred in attending the candidate forum, which drew a packed house at the community center on May 22, hosted by the Ocean Beach Association (OBA). The forum gave voters the opportunity to hear from candidates for mayor, trustee, and village justice ahead of the upcoming election. Every race is contested, with more candidates running than available positions.

OBA Hosts Candidates Forum Leading Up to Ocean Beach Election

Posted on May 29, 2026

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