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While walkable downtowns with lively local businesses are certainly attractive, they aren’t always at the top of every buyer’s wish list—at least not based on my experience working across the South Shore market. For many buyers, especially families or those planning to start one, a home within a reputable school district is often the highest priority.

Behind the Dunes

Are buyers prioritizing walkable downtowns and access to local businesses when choosing a neighborhood?

Posted on August 19, 2025

For South Shore of Long Island residents, the Great South Bay (GSB) is a staple in life. It serves as a cultural hub, an important ecological area, and has local economic means. Unfortunately, some people disregard the importance of this remarkable waterway by littering, dumping, and treating it with disrespect. That is where organizations like Operation SPLASH. come into play.

Operation SPLASH: Quiet Defenders of the Great South Bay

Posted on August 18, 2025

Suffolk County Police Marine Bureau officers rescued two individuals from the Great South Bay on Sunday evening, one mile south of East Islip Marina.

Two Rescued in Great South Bay from Overturned Sailboat by Suffolk County Police Marine Bureau

Posted on August 18, 2025

Marking the end of summer is the annual Hampton Classic Horse Show. The current show has grown into one of the largest horse events in the United States. It features the top equestrians from around the world, with over 1,400 horses competing in more than 200 events. The total prize money for the high-stakes competitions is just under a million dollars.

Aspiring for the Hampton Classic Horse Show

Posted on August 17, 2025

On Fire Island's sandy outer beach of Smith Point Beach in Shirley, 18-year-old Alexander Murphy, of Sayville, was arrested by Suffolk County Police after stabbing a 17-year-old minor with a knife, shortly after 6 p.m. on the evening of August 16.

Sayville

Sayville Teen Arrested for Smith Point Stabbing

Posted on August 17, 2025

Ocean Beach transformed into a sea of purpose and remembrance on Sunday, July 27, as more than 900 people gathered for the third annual Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk on Fire Island. What began in 2022 as a small local fundraiser has grown into a major community event and official race in the national Tunnel to Towers Run, Walk & Climb Series. This year, it raised over $70,000 for the foundation, which honors fallen FDNY firefighter Stephen Siller by supporting first responders, veterans, and their families.

Fire Island’s Tunnel to Towers 5K Raises Over $70,000 and Honors 9/‌11 Legacy 

Posted on August 16, 2025

Almost 10 months after downtown being ravaged by fire, Paper Doll Vintage Boutique is set to reopen in the heart of Sayville. Its new location is at 106 Railroad Avenue, and its reopen date is August 16. Since first opening in 2012, the boutique has become a Long Island institution—outfitting shows like The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, supplying vintage pieces to Netflix, Hulu, Amazon, and A24, being featured in The New Yorker, and winning Best of Long Island 12 times since 2013.

Fire Island Pines

Paper Doll Vintage Boutique Returns to Sayville After Fire

Posted on August 15, 2025

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Fire Island Pines

August in All Her Glory: Music, Movies, Crafts, and Oyster Festivals All Happening this Week

Posted on August 14, 2025

A 2:30 p.m. ferry headed for Cherry Grove from Sayville on August 8 was delayed when a bomb threat was announced. A week later, the incident is still under investigation, and details are only now emerging.

Sayville

Cherry Grove Bomb Threat Remains Under Investigation

Posted on August 14, 2025

Walk to End Alzheimer’s

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Alzheimer’s Association 3rd Annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Saltaire Kicks Off Sept. 7

Posted on August 14, 2025

FIN 7 and GSBN August Issues

Books & Authors

Doubleheader as Fire Island News and Great South Bay News Hits Newsstands the Same Day in August

Posted on August 13, 2025

Sam Wood speaking to participants

Kismet

Kismet: A Destination or Destiny?

Posted on August 12, 2025

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