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Shoshanna McCollum

Shoshanna McCollum is the Editor-in-Chief of Fire Island News and Great South Bay News, as well as the Managing Editor for Dan’s NYC, all under the direction of Schneps Media.

Days before the blizzard, a Feb. 20 video showing a hole in the Fire Island Inlet Bridge's roadway went viral. The hole was large enough to reveal the rushing current of the Great South Bay 60 feet below, with only the exposed bar grating remaining in between. Now, elected officials are sounding the alarm.
Great South Bay News

The Hole in Fire Island Inlet Bridge Becomes a Lightning Rod for Political Controversy

Posted on February 24, 2026
Fire Island National Seashore (FINS) has announced that contracted sharpshooters will be deployed once again after historically frigid weather hindered their scheduled deer culling efforts in the latter half of January.
Fire Island National Seashore

Fire Island Sharpshooters to Return After Failing to Make Their Deer-Killing Quota

Posted on February 22, 2026
An adult male who has worked on Fire Island for many years was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on February 12, according to an anonymous tip recently received by the Schneps Media offices, this publication has learned.
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Worker on Fire Island Detained by ICE

Posted on February 19, 2026
It has been a historic winter on Long Island and in the New York Region, and everyone reading this likely already knows that, but the Great South Bay area has felt it most deeply. Our namesake body of water froze to levels not seen in decades, and this is a main focus of our February 2026 issue of Great South Bay News.
Great South Bay News

February Edition of Great South Bay News Takes a Look at Both Sides of Winter

Posted on February 18, 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.
Lindenhurst

SCPD Arrest Lindenhurst Man for Knife Attack

Posted on February 18, 2026
Fifty-one-year-old Jonathan Shaver’s charges have been upgraded for the fatal hit-and-run that took place in Shirley in late January.  At a recent hearing on Feb. 13, held at the Arthur M. Cromarty Criminal Court Complex in Riverhead, the charges now include Leaving the Scene of an Accident Without Reporting a Death.
Shirley

Charges Upgraded for Fatal Hit and Run, which Struck Mastic Beach Brothers in Shirley

Posted on February 16, 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.
Communities

SCPD Arrest Bellport Man for Drug Impaired Driving After Bay Shore Fatally

Posted on February 13, 2026
The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHOF) will feature two influential performers later this month, continuing its mission to celebrate the artists who have shaped the cultural history of Long Island and its surrounding communities.
Arts & Culture

LIMEHOF Celebrates Great South Bay Talent in Upcoming Performances

Posted on February 10, 2026
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Former News 12 Meteorologist Samantha Augeri Wows West Sayville Students with the Weather

Posted on February 9, 2026
Super Bowl parties this weekend are known for friends and family staying warm, gathered around the big-screen TV to watch the game. However, in Bayport, Super Bowl weekend in Bayport had a dramatically different vibe for some Long Island first responders.
Communities

Bayport Fire Department Hosts Practice Drills Because “No Ice is Safe Ice”

Posted on February 8, 2026
Suffolk County Police Department (SCPD) arrested a man for multiple felonies after he burglarized an occupied apartment in Sayville. on Friday, Feb. 6.
Sayville

SCPD Arrest Man for Sayville Burglary

Posted on February 7, 2026
Ørsted, the parent company of the Sunrise Wind turbine project, announced today that the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia has granted a preliminary injunction sought by Sunrise Wind LLC to overturn the suspension order issued by the Director of the Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (‘BOEM’) on Dec. 22 of 2025.
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Sunrise Wind Construction May Resume According to Most Recent Court Order

Posted on February 2, 2026
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  • Tuesday, May 19 (7-9 p.m.) STAR SPANGLED CONCERT: Honoring our Nation’s 250th Anniversary Enjoy a special evening of music, remembrance, and celebration as we honor America’s 250th Anniversary and pay tribute to U.S. Navy SEALs and all veterans on Tuesday, May 19, as the North Shore Community Band performs against the backdrop of the museum and the legacy it represents. Raffles and lite snacks are available. Admission is free, but donations are appreciated. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., the concert begins at 7 p.m. The LT Michael P. Murphy Navy SEAL Museum is located at 50 West Ave. in West Sayville. The Week of May Before Memorial Day: Things To Do Before the Big Weekend
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  • Disney’s Wonderful World of Color was a staple Sunday night television program on NBC from 1960 to 1969. I got to hand it to the Argyle Theatre for providing the same carousel of color, but this time it was live on their stage. Disney’s Descendants: The Musical is just one more of their vivid productions. Disney’s Descendants Descends on Babylon’s Argyle Theater
  • Saturday, April 25 (9-11 a.m.) Creek Defender Community Clean-Up with Save The Great South Bay Swan River & Mud Creek, East Patchogue: Caring for the Great South Bay begins on the land. Improve the quality of the water entering our bay by removing litter, debris, and invasive species through a group volunteer effort! Everyone is welcome, regardless of experience or age, to participate. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Clean-up gear will be provided. Meet at Pine Neck Boat Launch. Please wear eye protection, long sleeves, and pants; sturdy, water-resistant boots are recommended. End of April, Come What May: Things To Do this Weekend and the Week Ahead
  • Fresh Air in April: Things To Do over the Weekend and the Week Ahead Along Great South Bay Long Island

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  • Situated across from the Cherry Grove dock, Top of the Bay Bistro on Fire Island offers stunning views of the Great South Bay — along with an exceptional American Nouveau menu, fabulous cocktails, and live entertainment weekly. This summer, Executive Chef Xavier Alcequiez has taken full rein of the establishment, with former proprietor Ron King remaining behind the scenes and discreetly supporting Alcequiez and the team in any way he can. Xavier Alcequiez: Taking the Reins at Top of the Bay Birstro in Cherry Grove
  • News 12’s Erin Colton Returns to the Ocean Beach Chamber of Commerce 3rd Annual Top Toque Cooking Contest
  • Sunday, May 31 (10 a.m.-1 p.m.) The Sagtikos Manor Historical Society will host The Peony Path Tour at Sagtikos Manor, 677 West Montauk Highway, Bay Shore. Attendees will take a private tour of the Manor’s walled garden and learn the history and horticulture of the Peony, the Sagtikos Peony Project, and other restoration efforts. Cap the day off with a stop at the magnificent peacock fountain and waterlily pool. Light refreshments will be provided. Admission: $20. Tours begin at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. For details and reservations, visit sagtikosmanor.org Say So Long to the Month of May, and Hello to June! Things To Do this Weekend and the Week Ahead
  • Rising from the ashes—literally—Whalehouse Point Restaurant and Bar on Fire Island has been resurrected after a fire destroyed the building back in September 2019. “Reconstruction has been an uphill battle,” said John Tafe, director of operations, as the establishment is situated on federal land on Fire Island’s National Seashore. Whalehouse Point: A Star is Reborn on Fire Island’s National Seashore
  • Saturday, April 25 (9-11 a.m.) Creek Defender Community Clean-Up with Save The Great South Bay Swan River & Mud Creek, East Patchogue: Caring for the Great South Bay begins on the land. Improve the quality of the water entering our bay by removing litter, debris, and invasive species through a group volunteer effort! Everyone is welcome, regardless of experience or age, to participate. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Clean-up gear will be provided. Meet at Pine Neck Boat Launch. Please wear eye protection, long sleeves, and pants; sturdy, water-resistant boots are recommended. End of April, Come What May: Things To Do this Weekend and the Week Ahead

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