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Ørsted, the parent company of the Sunrise Wind turbine project, announced today that the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia has granted a preliminary injunction sought by Sunrise Wind LLC to overturn the suspension order issued by the Director of the Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (‘BOEM’) on Dec. 22 of 2025.

Sunrise Wind Construction May Resume According to Most Recent Court Order

Posted on February 2, 2026

Wetlands are areas where water and land meet, covered by water either permanently or intermittently. Phrases like tidal wetlands, coastal wetlands, inland wetlands, and non-tidal wetlands may all sound familiar. These are the environments that create marshes, swamps, and bogs. These unique transitional zones are vital to our ecosystems.

Ducks Unlimited Establishes New Program to Combat the Loss of Wetlands on Long Island

Posted on February 2, 2026

Groundhog Day

LI Press

Holtsville Hal, Malverne Mel make same Groundhog Day prediction

https://www.nationalfisherman.com/mid-atlantic/ny-fishermen-support-horseshoe-crab-management

Gov. Hochul Signs Horseshoe Crab Protection Act into State Law

Posted on February 1, 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 Makes Arrest in Fatal Shirley Hit and Run

Posted on January 31, 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.

Fatal Hit and Run Takes Place in Shirley: SCPD Seeks Witnesses

Posted on January 30, 2026

Saturday, January 31 Sweets and Treats Expo If you’ve got a sweet tooth and love shopping small, visit the Sweets and Treats Expo at Great South Bay Brewery, 25 Drexel Drive, Bay Shore, from noon to 6 p.m. The full-scale indulgence brings together artisan sweets, gourmet treats, and interactive experiences, all under one roof at the brewery! Whether you’re searching for the perfect Valentine’s Day gift, planning a fun weekend outing, or just ready to treat yourself, this event delivers something for everyone. For details, visit greatsouthbaybrewery.com.

So Long January, Hello February! What’s Happening this Weekend and the Week Ahead Along the Great South Bay

Posted on January 29, 2026

Chief Deputy Brockmeyer, Deputy Heavy, Suffolk County Sheriff Toulon, Deputy Taylor, Chief of Staff L_Hommedieu

Dan’s Papers

Inauguration of Suffolk County Sheriff Dr. Errol D. Toulon Jr

One hyper-local trend that will matter most in our real estate market this year, but isn’t being talked about enough, is the desire for multigenerational living spaces.

Between the Canals

What hyper-local market trend do you think will matter most in our real estate this year—but isn’t being talked about enough?

Posted on January 29, 2026

The last election cycle made headlines across New York when the Working Families candidate, Maria Delgado, was unaware that she was on the ballot for the Huntington Town Supervisor race. This has led many to question how her party vetted Delgado and whether her candidacy was used to split votes from the Democratic challenger. However, her candidacy highlights a larger regional issue: voter disengagement.

Features

Great South Bay Ghost Candidates: A Symptom of Low Voter Engagement

Posted on January 28, 2026

Some folks don’t know what to do with themselves when they retire, but Oyster Bay’s Steve Israel had no such problem. Former Democratic Congressman from Long Island for 16 years, Israel left Congress in 2017 and started a new chapter by opening Theodore’s Books—named after President Theodore Roosevelt, a fellow booklover who lived nearby. He remains the only Congressman ever to pursue such a venture.

Books & Authors

Former Great South Bay Area Congressman Steve Israel Authors a Thriller Historical Novel

Posted on January 27, 2026

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Billy Gibbons Will Pay a Visit to Patchogue on Valentine’s Day

Posted on January 26, 2026

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