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Sunday, November 16 Poinsettia Paper Quilling Workshop BAFFA Art Gallery will conduct a Poinsettia Paper Quilling Workshop with Carol McMahon on Sunday, November 16th, at the Gallery from 1 to 3 p.m.. Tickets are required for this workshop. Cost is $30.00 for BAFFA members and $35.00 for non-members. For additional information, visit www.BAFFA.org. The BAFFA Art Gallery is located at 47 Gillette Avenue in Sayville.

In the Heart of November: Things to Do Over the Week Ahead Along the Great South Bay and Beyond on Long Island

Posted on November 13, 2025

“A pure joy to work with this team,” said director Joe Valenti as the movie Ebenezer the Traveler wrapped its last scene at the Hawkins House in Yaphank, Long Island.

“Ebenezer the Traveler” Returns to the Mortal Plane with a Sequel on the Way

Posted on November 13, 2025

Harp & Hound, the popular Irish-style pub in downtown Islip Hamlet has closed after a kitchen fire on the morning of November 12. The Islip Fire Department responded to a fire alarm at 7:34 a.m. and arrived to find smoke coming from the back of 528 Main Street. When they entered, crews saw flames coming from the cook loft above the kitchen, as well as from the building’s electrical service, according to accounts described by Islip Fire Department 2nd Chief Ferrari.

Islip Hamlet’s Harp & Hound Pub Temporarily Closed After Fire

Posted on November 13, 2025

November feels nostalgic along the Great South Bay, as the cool, salty coastal breezes blend with the scent of smoky fireplaces inviting us home. Our latest edition of Great South Bay News honors these cherished autumn traditions.

Books & Authors

TOUCHDOWN! The Rites of Autumn are Celebrated in the November Edition of Great South Bay News

Posted on November 12, 2025

Outreach, the agency well known for providing high-quality addiction treatment services across Long Island and New York City, is proud to announce the opening of its new Young Adult Residence in Brentwood.

Outreach to Open Downstate New York’s First Dedicated Residential Treatment Program for Young Adults Ages 18–25

Posted on November 11, 2025

Liam Delemo, 15, of West Babylon was killed after a fight in West Babylon.

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Syosset teen charged in fatal stabbing of 15-yr-old in West Babylon

FILE PHOTO: A view of the US Supreme Court in Washington, U.S. June 29, 2024.

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Supreme Court rejects Kim Davis’ petition to revisit marriage equality decision

The Suffolk County Police Department reports one fatality in the Fire Island Inlet boating tragedy over the weekend.

One Pronounced Dead, the Other Survives in Fire Island Inlet Boat Capsize Incident This Weekend

Posted on November 9, 2025

Great South Bay Area Long Island Boater Groups are reporting accounts of multiple first responder units mobilizing to a capsized boat incident offshore of Fire Island inlet earlier today. Two individuals were pulled from the frigid water, but their chances of survival are uncertain at this time. An official police report was not released upon initial publication of this article. This story is in development, and we will follow up when more information becomes available.

Water Rescue from Capsized Boat at Fire Island Inlet, Two in Critical Condition

Posted on November 8, 2025

Tuesday, November 11 Veterans Day at Fire Island Lighthouse In appreciation of all the men and women who have served in the United State military branches, Fire Island Lighthouse Preservation Society is offering free tower tours to all veterans during regular operation hours. Fire Island Lighthouse is located at 1 Burma Road on Fire Island. Parking is available at Robert Moses, Field 5. Visit fireislandlighthouse.com for more information.

The Second Week of November: Things Going on Around Town Along the Great South Bay

Posted on November 7, 2025

The Suffolk County DA's Office is seeking information about a cold case from 1978 and is appealing to the public for help that could assist in bringing closure to the victim’s family. On April 7 of that year, a man walking his dog along the beach at Heckscher State Park was about 150 feet from the water when his dog started scratching in the loose sand, revealing the top part of a human skull. Law enforcement arrived and uncovered additional skeletal remains. A belt was also found, tightly bound around the deceased's neck.

Suffolk County DA Seeks Help to Identify East Islip’s ‘Heckscher Park Jane Doe’ Cold Case

Posted on November 6, 2025

Officers from both Nassau and Suffolk County Police Departments took to the lacrosse field at Sayville High School over the weekend of Oct. 18 to play in memory of Fire Department of New York firefighter Joseph Herman, who died in a motorcycle accident on Sept. 5, leaving behind a 2-year-old daughter.

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Suffolk and Nassau County Police Played Hard at Sayville High School Lacrosse Field to Honor a Deceased FDNY Firefighter

Posted on November 5, 2025

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