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Joyously, we have removed the ribbon of the Israeli flag with the headline "Bring the Hostages Home" from our front covers. We are happy to celebrate the return of all hostages, although the bodies of some of the deceased have yet to be returned.
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Preventative measures were taken when nor’easter storm predictions surfaced, with a Long Island trajectory becoming apparent late last week.
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The October edition of Great South Bay News will be available on newsstands just before Columbus Day Weekend, and this month's content is timely and season-appropriate.
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October Edition of Great South Bay News Examines the Working Waterfronts Law, a Bay Shore Business Leader, and All Things Halloween

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More than 100 veterans joined a day of gratitude on the water as Hampton Watercraft & Marine hosted its 8th Annual “Take a Veteran Fishing” Tournament on Sunday, September 14. Boats departed from both its Hampton Bays and East Port marina facilities. Invitations were extended to American Legion and VFW posts, VA hospitals, and previous participants. In total, 103 veterans from across Long Island — and as far as New Hampshire — joined this special day honoring our service members.
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Central Islip’s Groundbreaking Ceremony at One Carleton Green Breaks New Ground

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In July, I had the honor of being invited to Edith Mendelsohn's hundredth birthday celebration. While interviewing our Fire Island centenarian population is always important, this was a rare opportunity for our Behind the Dunes section. Mendelsohn built a livelihood around the Fire Island real estate market and has a lifetime of knowledge to share.
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A 100-Year-Old Perspective on Fire Island Real Estate with Edith Mendelsohn

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Youth allows us to find ‘joy in the moment’ and savor life’s simplest pleasures. Somehow, being at the ocean's edge brings me back to the simpler times of life. – Diane Keil 
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MEET THE COVER ARTIST: Diane Keil of Women Sharing Art Returns

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The wildlife rehabilitation organization based in Smithtown visited the Great South Bay on September 16 to assist a barn owl that had become trapped in the Fire Island Light Tower. The bird of prey sought refuge in one of the carved windows along the shaft of the lighthouse tower —possibly in search of a nesting site, according to Sweetbrier’s report on social media—when it became trapped behind wire fencing, which has surrounded the tower for more than a year as repairs to the lighthouse remain unfinished.
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Town of Islip's Annual SeaFest was held at Bay Shore Marina, which was an ideal setting for Great South Bay area favorite, now in its seventh year. Festival attendees of all ages enjoyed food trucks, craft beer, pony rides, a petting zoo, beach games, and fun on the stunning Great South Bay, along with dozens of vendors selling handcrafted items and gifts. Live music from guest band J Haus kept the celebration lively, and visitors could dance the whole day without worries, as the Town offered free parking and admission.
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Islip Town’s 7th Annual SeaFest Wraps Up the Summer

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Great South Bay Area Long Island Boater Groups are reporting accounts of multiple first responder units mobilizing to a capsized boat incident offshore of Fire Island inlet earlier today. Two individuals were pulled from the frigid water, but their chances of survival are uncertain at this time. An official police report was not released upon initial publication of this article. This story is in development, and we will follow up when more information becomes available.
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Boat Collision Offshore of Fire Island Involves U.S. Coast Guard and NYPD in Rescue – One Hospitalized

Posted on September 25, 2025
After surviving a devastating fire that destroyed its sister shop in Sayville almost a year ago, Paper Doll Curiosity Shoppe in Patchogue will close its doors as of December 1. This decision comes just about a month after the triumphant reopening of Paper Doll Vintage Boutique in August.
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  • Tuesday, November 11  Veterans Day at Fire Island Lighthouse In appreciation of all the men and women who have served in the United State military branches, Fire Island Lighthouse Preservation Society is offering free tower tours to all veterans during regular operation hours. Fire Island Lighthouse is located at 1 Burma Road on Fire Island. Parking is available at Robert Moses, Field 5. Visit fireislandlighthouse.com for more information. The Second Week of November: Things Going on Around Town Along the Great South Bay
  • Thursday, November 6 Movies Turning 50 The Islip Arts Council (IAC) and AARP Long Island present Movies Turning 50, a celebration of classic films turning 50 years old! Enjoy a screening of Tommy at Sayville Movie Theater, 103 Railroad Avenue, Sayville, at 7 p.m. Registration is required; visit isliparts.org for details. November Begins – Things To Do Over the Week Ahead Along the Great South Bay
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  • Saturday, October 18 Howl-O-Ween Pet Costume Contest The Town of Islip Animal Shelter invites you and your furry friend to a Pet Halloween Costume Contest at the Islip Animal Shelter, 200 South Technology Drive, Central Islip, at 1 p.m. A $5 cash entry fee grants you access to the competition! Donate unused pet costumes to the shelter for the adorable shelter dogs to wear at the event! Please RSVP to animalshelter@Islipny.gov by October 15 to participate! Get Scary as Halloween Approaches in October
  • Sunday, October 12 Fall Festival & Mourning at the Manor Reel in the fall with a day of activities at Sagtikos Manor, 677 West Montauk Highway, Bay Shore, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy craft demonstrators, sheep shearing, children’s activities, a puppet show, live music, and food vendors. Featured is Mourning at the Manor, a historic reenactment of a Victorian wake. Join in the reenactment of the funeral procession and meet some of the family spirits along the way! Admission: $12 for adults, $10 for seniors, and $6 for children. Columbus Day Weekend and Beyond: Great South Bay Area Events Through mid-October

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  • November feels nostalgic along the Great South Bay, as the cool, salty coastal breezes blend with the scent of smoky fireplaces inviting us home. Our latest edition of Great South Bay News honors these cherished autumn traditions. TOUCHDOWN! The Rites of Autumn are Celebrated in the November Edition of Great South Bay News
  • Thursday, November 6 Movies Turning 50 The Islip Arts Council (IAC) and AARP Long Island present Movies Turning 50, a celebration of classic films turning 50 years old! Enjoy a screening of Tommy at Sayville Movie Theater, 103 Railroad Avenue, Sayville, at 7 p.m. Registration is required; visit isliparts.org for details. November Begins – Things To Do Over the Week Ahead Along the Great South Bay
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  • Saturday, October 18 Howl-O-Ween Pet Costume Contest The Town of Islip Animal Shelter invites you and your furry friend to a Pet Halloween Costume Contest at the Islip Animal Shelter, 200 South Technology Drive, Central Islip, at 1 p.m. A $5 cash entry fee grants you access to the competition! Donate unused pet costumes to the shelter for the adorable shelter dogs to wear at the event! Please RSVP to animalshelter@Islipny.gov by October 15 to participate! Get Scary as Halloween Approaches in October
  • Kismet Coffee, previously located next to Fire Island Vines in Bay Shore, has now opened a new, expanded location a few stores away at 45 W. Main St. The original Kismet Coffee opened as a coffee stand in 2022 by Jackson Davis in the namesake Fire Island community, where he grew up, by the Kismet ferry terminal. In 2024, they opened their kiosk inside Ocean Beach Trading. Bay Shore’s Kismet Coffee Company Opens in New Location

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