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The Suffolk County District Attorney's Office Biological, Environmental, and Animal Safety Team (BEAST), along with Suffolk County Police Detectives and Suffolk County Crime Stoppers, is seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the person who threw two kittens out of a moving vehicle in West Babylon in June.

Suffolk County District Attorney Office Seeks Your Help in Locating Person Who Committed Act of Animal Cruelty in West Babylon

Posted on September 19, 2025

Carl Chin, age 41, and a resident of Bay Shore, was arrested by the Suffolk County Sheriff's Office on September 13 after he attempted to flee a traffic stop and was found in possession of nearly three ounces of fentanyl. Chin was driving westbound on Sunrise Highway, east of exit 51 in Patchogue, at approximately 11:22 p.m., when a Deputy Sheriff attempted to pull him over for failing to stay within the marked lane.

Bay Shore Man Arrested in Patchogue After Attempting to Flee Traffic Stop While Possessing Fentanyl

Posted on September 16, 2025

The first Fire Island lighthouse was built in 1826. Only 74-feet tall, the octagonal, cream-colored structure would only stand about 30 years, most likely deemed not tall enough for the job it had to do on the barrier beach. Such replacements were not uncommon on Long Island. Old Field Point also had a forerunner to the structure that overlooks the North Shore today. The first Fire Island Lighthouse is still with us. Its footprint still exists on the property grounds and is skillfully showcased in the north-facing window of the Lens Building. Additionally, its stones were repurposed to construct the deck, which today's Fire Island Lighthouse has proudly stood for over 165 years, so that first lighthouse is still very much with us.

Fire Island National Seashore

A Birthday Celebration for a Fire Island Lighthouse Past

Posted on September 15, 2025

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.

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.

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.

Saltaire

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.

Fire Island National Seashore

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.

Fire Island National Seashore

National Park Service Chooses “Option B” for Fire Island National Seashore Driving Regulations

Posted on September 3, 2025

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HELP WANTED: Do You Have the Right Stuff? Great South Bay News Seeks Contributors

Posted on September 2, 2025

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