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Riverhead Building Supply is hosting “Building on the Beach,” a pair of events designed to connect Fire Island residents and trade pros with the latest products, trends, and ideas for coastal living. The dual events give Fire Island homeowners and building professionals two opportunities to discover what’s new in home improvement, without ever leaving the beach.
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Home Improvement Returns to Fire Island with “Building on the Beach” Events Hosted by Riverhead Building Supply

Posted on September 13, 2025
With less than two weeks to go before the autumnal equinox sets in, our September issue of Great South Bay News closes out the summer season for our modest newspaper family with strength and verve, thanks to the contributions of a talented team of Schneps Media writers who have a presence in it.
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Powerful Women, Blue Point Oysters, and the State of the Beach Define the September Issue of Great South Bay News

Posted on September 10, 2025
Lt. Michael P. Murphy Navy Seal Museum.
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Renee Guerrieri and LoDuca Associates of Blue Point

Posted on September 10, 2025
Suffolk County Police Seventh Precinct Crime Section officers and Suffolk County Crime Stoppers are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the man who stole an e-bike from in front of a Shirley business in July.
Shirley

Suffolk County Police are Seeking Public’s Help in Locating an E-Bike Thief from Shirley

Posted on September 9, 2025
Keith Snedecor was scheduled to give a lecture about the history of the South Side Sportsmen’s Club in late June. The Historical Society of Islip Hamlet was excited to host it, and I had planned to assign a correspondent to cover the talk. The subject was interesting, and the promotional materials displayed a picture of his warm, friendly face. The heart attack that took him on May 11, at the age of 62, shook the South Shore Long Island historical community.
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Keith Snedecor, Local Historian (1963-2025)

Posted on September 7, 2025
Running from the western tip of Fire Island to the eastern tip and back again is 65 miles total. It's not for the casual jogger or the faint of heart. However, Adam Gibbs, Niki Gibbs, Dan Ziluca, and Tim O'Donoghue have been doing it for the past 10 summers.
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Point-to-Point Run on Fire Island

Posted on September 6, 2025
Fire Island National Seashore is considered a go-to destination for so many Long Islanders, both seasonally and year-round, especially for its beaches, picnic spots, and parks. Though there are many different rules visitors keep in mind as prescribed by the Fire Island National Seashore (FINS), some exist quietly on the books. Still, the public is expected to adhere to them, regardless of whether they are visiting these National Park Service (NPS) territories at the height of summer or on a starkly beautiful winter’s day.
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Four Curious Rules When You Visit Fire Island National Seashore

Posted on September 4, 2025
The National Park Service has issued a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the proposed Off-Road Vehicle (ORV) Management Environmental Assessment at Fire Island National Seashore. This decision follows a thorough evaluation of proposed changes to the seashore's driving regulations.
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National Park Service Chooses “Option B” for Fire Island National Seashore Driving Regulations

Posted on September 3, 2025
Great South Bay News, now closing in on our first year of publishing,  is already a New York Press Association award-winning newspaper. As Great South Bay News continues to grow, we are now seeking to expand our team of writers, photographers, and other journalism professionals. Those familiar with the South Shore Long Island neighborhoods, have experience and/or education in the journalism field, and a passion for the printed word and image, are encouraged to apply. Great South Bay News is a division of Schneps Media, an equal opportunity employer. All positions are on a 1099 basis. If interested, please send your resume, samples, and a letter of interest to smccollum@schnepsmedia.com.
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Do You Have the Right Stuff? Great South Bay News Seeks New Talent

Posted on September 2, 2025
Fire Island Lighthouse was suddenly closed to the public around 2 p.m. today. Rumors spread that someone jumped from the lighthouse, resulting in a fatality. New 12 confirms that the West Islip Fire Department was called to respond to a fall. Calls to officials at the Fire Island Lighthouse Preservation Society are currently not being returned. This is an ongoing story, and updates will be shared when more information is available.
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Possible Suicide at Fire Island Lighthouse

Posted on August 29, 2025
Enjoy Labor Day Weekend with the last issue of Fire Island News for the 2025 season at the beachside or on your breakfast table, with 64 pages of rich summer reading. Here, you will find the latest news updates, events happening on Fire Island and in the Great South Bay neighborhoods over the weekend and into September, as well as thoughtful essays on a range of subjects.
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Fire Island News Closes Out 2025 Summer Season with Labor Day Weekend Edition

Posted on August 28, 2025
Suffolk County Police Crime Stoppers and Financial Crimes Unit detectives are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate an alleged identity thief operating in the Bay Shore area. The woman pictured is suspected of using the identity of a Bay Shore resident to open a credit card account at at Best Buy, located at 1851 Sunrise Highway, on August 5, then using the bogus account to purchase an Apple MacBook Pro and Apple AirPods – merchandise valued at approximately $2500. 
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Suffolk County Police Seeking Public’s Help to Locate Bay Shore Identify Thief

Posted on August 26, 2025
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  • For Mary Gauthier, songwriting goes way beyond conveying her thoughts and emotions. It was also a lifeline when she embraced sobriety back in 1990. Songwriting’s appeal was important enough for Gauthier to swap being an acclaimed chef at a wildly successful Cajun restaurant in Boston’s Back Bay neighborhood to head to Nashville in her mid-thirties to pursue a dream of becoming a professional musician. Fast forward to the present day, and the 63-year-old singer-songwriter is touring with partner Jaimee Harris and not only celebrating the 25-year-plus anniversary of Gauthier’s 1999 sophomore bow, Drag Queens in Limousines, but also giving love to her most recent studio effort, 2022’s Dark Enough to See the Stars. Her love of compositional craft will be on full display when she and Harris roll into Bayport on September 26. Mary Gauthier and Art of The Song at People’s Pub in Bayport
  • In the Heart of September: Things Happening This Week in the Great South Bay Neighborhoods
  • With less than two weeks to go before the autumnal equinox sets in, our September issue of Great South Bay News closes out the summer season for our modest newspaper family with strength and verve, thanks to the contributions of a talented team of Schneps Media writers who have a presence in it. Powerful Women, Blue Point Oysters, and the State of the Beach Define the September Issue of Great South Bay News
  • A Hamptons destination. Three young people who hail from Pittsburgh in a complex love triangle. And a bid for a life-altering drug deal. What will happen? How will it end? A Beach House in the Hamptons debuts at the Sayville Theater
  • Remember September: What’s Happening This Week Around Fire Island and the Great South Bay

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  • In the Heart of September: Things Happening This Week in the Great South Bay Neighborhoods
  • With less than two weeks to go before the autumnal equinox sets in, our September issue of Great South Bay News closes out the summer season for our modest newspaper family with strength and verve, thanks to the contributions of a talented team of Schneps Media writers who have a presence in it. Powerful Women, Blue Point Oysters, and the State of the Beach Define the September Issue of Great South Bay News
  • Remember September: What’s Happening This Week Around Fire Island and the Great South Bay
  • Great South Bay News, now closing in on our first year of publishing,  is already a New York Press Association award-winning newspaper. As Great South Bay News continues to grow, we are now seeking to expand our team of writers, photographers, and other journalism professionals. Those familiar with the South Shore Long Island neighborhoods, have experience and/or education in the journalism field, and a passion for the printed word and image, are encouraged to apply. Great South Bay News is a division of Schneps Media, an equal opportunity employer. All positions are on a 1099 basis. If interested, please send your resume, samples, and a letter of interest to smccollum@schnepsmedia.com. Do You Have the Right Stuff? Great South Bay News Seeks New Talent
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