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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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Suffolk County Police Seeks Public Help in Locating West Babylon Missing Teen

Posted on March 30, 2026

Just days before the 53rd anniversary of the withdrawal of the last American troops from Vietnam on March 29, 1073, the Town of Islip honored the brave men and women who served in the Vietnam War with a ceremony, to remind them that their sacrifices, resilience, and dedication will never be forgotten.

Town of Islip Holds Ceremony to Commemorate National Vietnam War Veterans Day

Posted on March 27, 2026

Friday, March 27 Guardians of the Water: Long Island’s Water Keepers Join Save The Great South Bay for a regional conversation featuring the Waterkeepers who serve as independent guardians of Long Island’s waterways. We will formally welcome Andy Mirchel as the newly appointed Long Island South Shore Waterkeeper, protecting the South Shore from Eastern Great South Bay to Jamaica Bay as a full-time advocate for clean, swimmable, and fishable waters. Andy will be joined by fellow Waterkeepers from across Long Island, united through the Waterkeeper Alliance — a global network of more than 300 advocates working to safeguard our bays, estuaries, and coastal communities. Moderated by the Long Island Association, this discussion will explore the biggest threats facing our waters — from nitrogen pollution and aging infrastructure to climate change — and what must happen next. Reserve your seat and be part of the movement protecting our waters. This event takes place from 9-11 a.m. at VIEW, 3 Consuelo Place in Oakdale. Reserve your seat at givebutter.com/waterkeeper.

March Makes Way for April: Things To Do on Along the Great South Bay this Weekend and the Week Ahead

Posted on March 26, 2026

Michael Liontonia, age 38, was arrested at his West Islip home on Milligan Lane yesterday evening by Suffolk County Police Department (SCPD) Sixth Squad detectives and has been charged with the crimes of Rape First and Second Degree, as well as Endangering the Welfare of a Child.

SCPD Arrest and Charge West Islip Man with Assaulting a 13-Year-Old Girl

Posted on March 26, 2026

The site of an aviation school once operated by the now-defunct Dowling College has recently been razed, allowing construction of an industrial and recreational project envisioned by a venture capital partnership based in Morristown, NJ, to commence.

Between the Canals

Former Dowling College Shirley Campus Demolished to Make Way for Redevelopment Project

Posted on March 24, 2026

Austin Lynch, the Nesconset youth currently charged with the murder of his ex-girlfriend, Emily Finn, on the eve of the Thanksgiving holiday, as well as his 18th birthday, was indicted last week for an additional crime—the conspiracy to rob the West Sayville home of his alleged victim’s parents.

Austin Lynch Additionally Charged with Conspiracy to Commit Burglary

Posted on March 22, 2026

The Lindenhurst St. Patrick’s Parade Committee hosted their annual Grand Marshal “Green Tie” Gala on March 14 to honor their 2026 Parade Grand Marshal, Suffolk DA Ray Tierney. The lively event was held at The Piermont in Babylon and was attended by elected officials and dignitaries, parade sponsors, and local supporters.

Lindenhurst St. Patrick’s Parade Committee Honors Suffolk County DA Ray Tierney at the 2026 Lindenhurst Grand Marshal “Green Tie” Gala

Posted on March 20, 2026

Friday, March 20 (7:30 p.m.) “Journey Through Music” by BAFFA Symphony Orchestra Bay Area Friends of the Fine Arts, guest directed by Alicia Lieu, presents “A Journey Through Music” at James Wilson Young Middle School, 602 Sylvan Ave, Bayport, at 7:30 p.m. Celebrating Spring and America’s 250th, the program opens with the original, long-haired, loud music rocker Beethoven, transitioning to Journey’s greatest hits! "Rhinoceros" by Eugene Ionesco – OPENING NIGHT The classic 20th Century play, under the direction of Patrick Finn coms to South Shore Theater Experience on March 20, 21,26, 27, 28 at 6 p.m. and March 3 p.m. on March 22 at South Shore Theater Experience, 115 South Wellwood Ave. in Lindenhurst. Visit www.southshoretheatre.com or call 631-669-0506.

Spring in Late March: Things To Do This Week Along the Great South Bay of Long Island

Posted on March 19, 2026

The March 2026 edition of Great South Bay News will be on newsstands before the weekend, just as the vernal equinox arrives. What better time to catch up on some worthwhile reading?

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Great South Bay News in Springtime

Posted on March 18, 2026

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Josh Goetz: Architectural Photographer

Posted on March 12, 2026

Juliann Bachmann, age 30 and a resident of Bellport, was pronounced dead at NYU Langone Hospital in Patchogue on May 16. She had been found that morning at 7:25 a.m. by the Suffolk County Police Department (SCPD), injured and in an unresponsive state, inside a vehicle parked at a Speedway gas station on Horseblock Road in Yaphank.

SCPD Arrest Bay Shore Man with Two Others for Possessing Molotov Cocktails

Posted on March 10, 2026

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