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Disney’s “Newsies” The Broadway Musical is Hot Off the Press

Posted on February 20, 2026

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The Last Week of February: Things to Do in the Great South Bay Neighborhoods

Posted on February 20, 2026

An adult male who has worked on Fire Island for many years was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on February 12, according to an anonymous tip recently received by the Schneps Media offices, this publication has learned.

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Worker on Fire Island Detained by ICE

Posted on February 19, 2026

The Lunar New Year (also called Chinese New Year) is upon us and generally falls between January 21 and February 20. This year, it falls on February 17. It is celebrated throughout China, Taiwan, North and South Korea, Singapore, Japan, the Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam. The holiday honors ancestors and deities, encourages letting go of negative energy, and emphasizes connecting with family and friends. It is a prominent celebration in vibrant Chinatowns and Asian communities across the country, featuring parades and other festive activities. This year marks the Year of the Horse, symbolizing hard work, bravery, and resilience—values universal to all. Food plays a significant role in Lunar New Year celebrations, with various culinary traditions across regions each assigning specific meanings to different dishes. Long Island offers many restaurants to enjoy these celebrations and discover new favorites.

Dining

Culinary Delights for the Lunar New Year 2026: Year of the Horse

Posted on February 19, 2026

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

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