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The structural blaze on Fire Island that consumed a bayfront house and seriously damaged another on Friday afternoon, April 24, caught regional attention, with black smoke visible for miles along and across the bay, and news station helicopters circling above Ocean Beach long after the smoke had cleared.

Fire Island Structure Fire Follow-Up: What We Know the Day After

Posted on April 25, 2026

What appeared to be a structure fire on Fire Island, in the community of Ocean Beach, became apparent at about 3:30 this afternoon, when black, billowing smoke caught the attention of onlookers in the village square and boaters on the Great South Bay. Ocean Beach Fire alarms sounded at approximately 3:15 p.m. Bystanders reported the location as being the bayside of Wilmot Road. The cause at this time is unknown. This is a story in development.

Fire Rages on Fire Island

Posted on April 24, 2026

In honor of Earth Day, second-grade students at the Edward J. Bosti Elementary School in Sayville, part of the Connetquot Central School District, participated in the Our Living Planet experience: an interactive educational program featuring a massive inflatable Earth balloon. Students stepped inside the 19-foot-tall sphere, which displays true-to-scale satellite imagery of the planet. Looking at the outside and inside of the balloon, students explored a range of topics, including geography, climate and animal life, offering them a unique, immersive look at Earth’s systems.

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Sayville Students Participate in Earth Day Programs

Posted on April 23, 2026

Marking the 11th consecutive year it has earned this national honor, the Town of Brookhaven has once again been recognized as a Tree City USA community. The designation, awarded by the Arbor Day Foundation, highlights the town’s ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship, urban forestry, and long‑term sustainability.

Town of Brookhaven is Named “Tree City USA” for an 11th Consecutive Year

Posted on April 21, 2026

Creek Defender Clean Ups

Fresh Air in April: Things To Do over the Weekend and the Week Ahead Along Great South Bay Long Island

Posted on April 16, 2026

Fresh off the presses, the April edition of Great South Bay News (GSBN) will be arriving at local newsstands before the coming weekend.

The Environment Issue of Great South Bay News Arrives on Newsstands Ahead of Earth Day

Posted on April 15, 2026

The Suffolk County Police Department has issued a Silver Alert for Warren Gerard, 89, of East Patchogue, who suffers from Alzheimer’s and has been reported as missing.

Sillver Alert Issued for Missing East Patchogue Man

Posted on April 10, 2026

Lectures at Long Island Maritime Museum: Demystifying Jaws—A Decade of Shark Research and Conservation in Coastal New York Please join us as we welcome Dr. Oliver Shipley, Assistant Professor in the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences at Stony Brook University. His talk will summarize ten years of shark research conducted by Stony Brook University in coastal New York. Dr. Shipley will discuss cutting-edge technologies being used to uncover the secret lives of sharks and how they are likely to respond to emerging threats such as ocean warming and the development of offshore infrastructure. Light refreshments will be served from 12:1 p.m., and the lecture will take place from 1-2 p.m. Registration required. Please call (631) 854-4974.

Midway Through April: Things To Do This Weekend and the Week Ahead Along Great South Bay Long Island

Posted on April 9, 2026

Suffolk County Police Department (SCPD) Aviation Section officers assisted a 15-year-old who was trapped in the mud while trying to leave Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge on Sunday night.

SCPD Rescues Teen Stuck in Mud at Shirley’s Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge

Posted on April 6, 2026

A boating party of four adults endured over three harrowing hours off the coast of Fire Island, in the open Atlantic Ocean, before the dramatic U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) water rescue was safely achieved.

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Four Boaters Rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard Offshore of Fire Island

Posted on April 5, 2026

The one-way alternating traffic pattern that started this week between Ocean Parkway and the Robert Moses Causeway bridge system is expected to continue throughout the month, weather permitting, according to the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) announcement on March 30. Flaggers have been stationed from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. since then to monitor traffic flow.

Lane Closures on the Robert Moses Causeway Expected to Continue Through April

Posted on April 3, 2026

Sunday, April 5 (10 a.m., 12 p.m., 2 p.m.) Easter Brunch at the Long Island Aquarium Enjoy a delicious Easter brunch at the waterfront Sea Star Ballroom inside the Long Island Aquarium, located at 431 East Main Street, Riverhead. Guests can indulge in a traditional brunch fare, participate in a craft station, and meet the Easter Bunny! Finish your day with a visit to the Aquarium and join the Penguin Scavenger “Egg Hunt!” Admission to the Aquarium is included with the brunch ticket. Celebrate the holiday with an activity the entire family will enjoy! Dining is available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. To reserve a spot, visit longislandaquarium.com.

The First Week of April: What’s Happening this Weekend and Week Ahead Along and Near Great South Bay Long Island

Posted on April 2, 2026

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