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Eighteen-year-old Lorenzo Alvarado-Navarrete, of Gardiner Drive in Bay Shore, was arrested early this morning by the Suffolk County Police Department (SCPD)with two other individuals, who were found in possession of Molotov cocktails at a traffic stop in Central Islip.

Teen Stabs Teen in Brightwaters Village

Posted on November 20, 2025

During a routine inspection of the Smith Point Bridge on November 16, Michael Martino, spokesperson for Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine, announced a three-ton vehicle limit for the drawbridge that connects Shirley to the eastern end of Fire Island, including Smith Point County Park, via the William Floyd Parkway, and has been in service for 66 years.

Weight Limits Imposed on Smith Point Bridge Prompted by ‘Structural Deterioration’

Posted on November 17, 2025

The New York Long Island Film Festival (NYLIFF) showcased 114 films at the Moose Lodge #1421 and the South Shore Theatre Experience, both located in Lindenhurst, over the five-day event.

The 7th Annual New York Long Island Film Festival Returns to Lindenhurst

Posted on November 15, 2025

Harp & Hound, the popular Irish-style pub in downtown Islip Hamlet has closed after a kitchen fire on the morning of November 12. The Islip Fire Department responded to a fire alarm at 7:34 a.m. and arrived to find smoke coming from the back of 528 Main Street. When they entered, crews saw flames coming from the cook loft above the kitchen, as well as from the building’s electrical service, according to accounts described by Islip Fire Department 2nd Chief Ferrari.

Islip Hamlet’s Harp & Hound Pub Temporarily Closed After Fire

Posted on November 13, 2025

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.

Books & Authors

TOUCHDOWN! The Rites of Autumn are Celebrated in the November Edition of Great South Bay News

Posted on November 12, 2025

Outreach, the agency well known for providing high-quality addiction treatment services across Long Island and New York City, is proud to announce the opening of its new Young Adult Residence in Brentwood.

Outreach to Open Downstate New York’s First Dedicated Residential Treatment Program for Young Adults Ages 18–25

Posted on November 11, 2025

The Suffolk County Police Department reports one fatality in the Fire Island Inlet boating tragedy over the weekend.

One Pronounced Dead, the Other Survives in Fire Island Inlet Boat Capsize Incident This Weekend

Posted on November 9, 2025

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.

Water Rescue from Capsized Boat at Fire Island Inlet, Two in Critical Condition

Posted on November 8, 2025

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

Posted on November 7, 2025

The Suffolk County DA's Office is seeking information about a cold case from 1978 and is appealing to the public for help that could assist in bringing closure to the victim’s family. On April 7 of that year, a man walking his dog along the beach at Heckscher State Park was about 150 feet from the water when his dog started scratching in the loose sand, revealing the top part of a human skull. Law enforcement arrived and uncovered additional skeletal remains. A belt was also found, tightly bound around the deceased's neck.

Suffolk County DA Seeks Help to Identify East Islip’s ‘Heckscher Park Jane Doe’ Cold Case

Posted on November 6, 2025

Officers from both Nassau and Suffolk County Police Departments took to the lacrosse field at Sayville High School over the weekend of Oct. 18 to play in memory of Fire Department of New York firefighter Joseph Herman, who died in a motorcycle accident on Sept. 5, leaving behind a 2-year-old daughter.

Sayville

Suffolk and Nassau County Police Played Hard at Sayville High School Lacrosse Field to Honor a Deceased FDNY Firefighter

Posted on November 5, 2025

It’s time to think of those who fought for our freedom. To celebrate this year’s Veterans Day holiday, Canine Companions, a non-profit organization that trains service dogs to help with children and veterans in need, is coming together to host their annual “Salute Independence” event in Bay Shore.

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Canine Companions to Honor Veterans in Salute Independence

Posted on October 30, 2025

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