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Bayport Fire Department Hosts Practice Drills Because “No Ice is Safe Ice”

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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.
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Sunrise Wind Construction May Resume According to Most Recent Court Order

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SCPD Makes Arrest in Fatal Shirley Hit and Run

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Suffolk County Police Department (SCPD) has announced the arrest of a suspect in connection with the fatal hit-and-run case that took place on Thursday night, Jan. 29.
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Fatal Hit and Run Takes Place in Shirley: SCPD Seeks Witnesses

Posted on January 30, 2026
As Long Islanders brace for what is predicted to be a substantial snowstorm this coming weekend, ferry service carriers have announced service cancellations.
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Fire Island Ferry Service Carriers Announce Suspensions Ahead of Predicted Snowstorm

Posted on January 23, 2026
Excitement was in the air as over 900 Girl Scouts descended upon South Shore Mall on the evening of Jan. 16 to kick off the 2026 cookie season. Activities included a “Girl Scouts Got Talent” show, where finalists performed their own original Girl Scout Cookie songs, along with cookie previews and creative snacks. Girl Scouts also created their own original social media content as part of the “Media Girls” program.
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Girl Scouts of Suffolk County Take Over South Shore Mall with “Cookie Palooza” in Bay Shore… and a new cookie was debuted!

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Thursday, January 29 Disney’s “Newsies” Opening Night Disney’s Newsies: The Broadway Musical comes to the Argyle Theatre in Babylon Village, 34 West Main Street, Babylon, with showtimes running through March 22. Choreographed by Trent Soyster, directed by Tommy Ranieri, and under the musical direction of Jonathan Brenner, this turn-of-the-century classic is a spectacular adaptation of the Broadway musical. For tickets and more information, visit argyletheatre.com.
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The Waning of January: Things to Do in the Week Ahead Around Great South Bay and South Shore Long Island

Posted on January 22, 2026
The main message of this month’s edition of Great South Bay News (GSBN) is that better things are possible, and it will be on newsstands later this week. It wasn't intentionally planned this way, but the content clearly conveyed this message through both our words and images.
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Resolution to Better Things is the Prevailing Theme of the First Great South Bay News of 2026

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Fire Island National Seashore (FINS) has announced that professional sharpshooters will be deployed to the grounds surrounding the William Floyd Estate in Mastic Beach and National Park Service (NPS) tracks  (including but not limited to Watch Hill, the Sunken Forest, and Fire Island Lighthouse) on Fire Island proper, as they commence their eighth winter of deer culling operations for the remainder of this month. 
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National Park Service Winter Deer Culling Scheduled for Mastic Beach and Fire Island National Seashore Properties

Posted on January 17, 2026
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Arts & Theatre

  • Having Fun in February: Things to Do This Weekend and the Week Ahead
  • Billy Gibbons Will Pay a Visit to Patchogue on Valentine’s Day
  • Lobby Hero asks what happens when the need to be seen as competent, moral, or important outweighs the courage to be honest. In a confined space where authority, ambition, and fear collide, each character justifies their choices in the name of survival. What emerges is not a battle between right and wrong, but a portrait of how easily good intentions can bend under pressure. The Psychological Drama of “Lobby Hero” at Lindenhurst’s Manes Studio Theatre
  • Christmas is Done, But the Fun’s Just Begun! Late December /Early January Things to Do Over Holiday Break Along the Great South Bay
  • The creator of The Happy Elf is none other than Harry Connick Jr.  (born September 11, 1967), an American singer, pianist, composer, actor, and former television host. As of 2019, he has sold over 30 million records worldwide. Connick's best-selling album in the United States is his Christmas album When My Heart Finds Christmas (1993). Harry Connick Jr.’s “The Happy Elf” at Babylon’s Argyle Theater is a Holiday Must-See

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  • January brings new beginnings, shedding habits that don’t serve us and starting fresh—like committing to eat healthier, one small step many people take. As someone passionate about food, my main focus is on choosing healthier options and making sustainable choices that I can maintain—at least for a while. The South Shore of Long Island boasts several top-quality health food markets and grocery stores that can make this easier. From fully prepared meals to the ingredients needed to make them, it’s a perfect time to visit some of our local stores and get inspired for the new year. Resolving to Eat Healthy in 2026
  • Wednesday, January 21 “A Few Good Men”: The Celebrating Rob Reiner Series A powerful courtroom drama driven by sharp dialogue and unforgettable performances, A Few Good Men stands as one of Rob Reiner’s most commanding films. In conjunction with the series, Celebrating Rob Reiner’s Life in Cinema, The Boulton Center for the Performing Arts, 37 West Main Street in Bay Shore, intends to carry on Reiner’s legacy and talent. Intense, intelligent, and endlessly quotable, attend the viewing of the classic film at 7 p.m. and gain a deeper understanding of a cornerstone of Rob Reiner’s cinematic legacy. For tickets and more details, visit boultoncenter.org. Being Chill in January: Things to Do This Coming Weekend, and the Week Ahead Along the Great South Bay
  • RUMBA Partied for a Purpose in Patchogue to Help Fellow Islanders in Jamaica
  • Christmas, Chanukah, and New Year’s conjure images of a cozy holiday dinner at home with family and friends. Whether you want to cook the meal from scratch or have gourmet prepared options to help that holiday meal along, we’re blessed with an abundance of establishments in our area that can help you! From specialty markets to grocery stores and even a deli, we have you covered to be in the company of good eats to round out 2025. The Home Holiday Dinner: Area Hotspots to Help Grace Your Family Meal
  • Saturday, December 20 Meet Santa at Willy Nilly Trading Cue the sleigh bells—the magic of the holiday season comes alive. Santa will make one last appearance at the Willy Nilly Trading Christmas Store on December 20, from 1 to 4 p.m., before he prepares for his busy week ahead! A visit with Santa is free, and there is a complimentary candy cane for the kids! Plus, you can take magical photos with Santa on your mobile device. Friends and family are welcome. Willy Nilly Trading is located at 153 West Main Street in Bay Shore. Countdown to Christmas Day on the Great South Bay: December Things Do This Weekend and the Week Ahead

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