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Friday, March 6 Women’s Comedy Mash-Up Benefit Show Join the Islip Arts Council for a night of women-led comedy to benefit the arts in our community. Held at Islip Arts Council Gallery, 1701 Sunrise Highway, Bay Shore, at 7 p.m., enjoy fiercely funny ladies in a night of stand-up and big laughs. Lineup curated by Karen Anderson, hosted by Brian Cutaia. Tickets in advance: $22; at the door: $25. For more details, visit isliparts.org.

Movies, Music, and a Little March Mischief: Things To Do Along the Great South Bay This Week

Posted on March 6, 2026

If you were to ask Liz Finnegan, the author of Witness to Tribulation, why she wrote a book set in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, she’d likely tell you that there’s something special about this place—not only its story, but of course, all the history and spiritual connection of knowing what happened there all those years ago.

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Liz Finnegan: Longtime Islip News Reporter and Editor Turns Novelist

Posted on March 2, 2026

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February Morphs Into March: Things Going On This Week Along the Great South Bay

Posted on February 26, 2026

February is Black History Month and, to mark the occasion, the Islip Arts Council is holding three art exhibitions throughout the month, including one at the Cohalan Courthouse in Central Islip.

Islip Arts Council Holds Black History Month Events

Posted on February 24, 2026

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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

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.

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

Posted on February 19, 2026

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February Thaw: Things to Do Along the Great South Bay this Week

Posted on February 13, 2026

LIMEHOF Celebrates Great South Bay Talent in Upcoming Performances

Posted on February 10, 2026

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Having Fun in February: Things to Do This Weekend and the Week Ahead

Posted on February 5, 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.

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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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