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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.

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

Posted on March 24, 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

Based on activity during the first three weeks of January, buyer demand is already increasing and should continue into the spring. Inventory is beginning to come onto the market, even with cold and snowy conditions. Interest rates have come down and will continue to motivate more buyers to re-enter the market. I’ve also seen several buyers return after taking a break due to frustration with competition. The two main reasons they’ve decided to re-enter the market are slightly lower interest rates, with further decreases expected, and the expectation of more available inventory. Overall, I expect the spring market to remain strong, with higher sales, more listings, and more active buyers. This balance should help keep prices strong for sellers, while lower interest rates allow buyers to maintain more manageable monthly mortgage payments.

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What do you think will define the 2026 spring real estate market, and what signs are you already seeing now?

Posted on March 10, 2026

Sixty-four units on a 12.8-acre parcel for a 55-and-older rental retirement development in East Patchogue are projected to start construction, possibly in early 2027, according to Kelly Builders & Development LLC president Mike Kelly.

A Planned Retirement Community is Approved for East Patchogue

Posted on March 4, 2026

In Babylon Village, residential units above restaurants and retail shops—known as “mixed-use properties”—contribute to the vibrant, bustling life within the community. Among these, 238-240 Deer Park Avenue, was recently sold for $4.625 million, a sale reflecting the continued demand for well-located mixed-use properties in the Town, while another is located a few blocks south at 180 Deer Park Avenue.

Babylon Village Downtown Evolves with Mixed-Use Properties

Posted on February 26, 2026

A pile of rubble now lies bare where the former Bowl Long Island, which closed in November 2021, once stood on Division Street in Patchogue.

The Bowling Alley is Now Gone to Make Way for the Patchogue Hotel

Posted on February 6, 2026

New Year’s resolutions are often made with the best intentions—often, only to be forgotten weeks later. As Long Island looks toward the future, one resolution deserves your discipline: making better choices to benefit our planet.

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Pivotal Change Begins with Sustainable Building Materials on Long Island

Posted on February 3, 2026

One hyper-local trend that will matter most in our real estate market this year, but isn’t being talked about enough, is the desire for multigenerational living spaces.

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What hyper-local market trend do you think will matter most in our real estate this year—but isn’t being talked about enough?

Posted on January 29, 2026

The main message of this month’s edition of Great South Bay News (GSBN) is that better things are possible, and it will be on newsstands later this week. It wasn't intentionally planned this way, but the content clearly conveyed this message through both our words and images.

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Resolution to Better Things is the Prevailing Theme of the First Great South Bay News of 2026

Posted on January 21, 2026

https://www.fireislandnews.com/features/building-with-a-birds-eye-view-on-long-island/

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Should Bird Window Collision Deterrents be Mandatory in New York?

Posted on December 29, 2025

When Charles Ferraro began to experience advanced memory loss, his wife, Barbara, and four children faced decisions no family wants to make. Known as “Chick” to those he loved, the longtime Bay Shore insurance agency owner, then in his mid-80s, could no longer live safely at home.

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Netherbay: A Senior Care Community Grows in Bay Shore

Posted on December 27, 2025

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