Bay Shore News » Fire Island News & Great South Bay News

Denise Gibson is a marketing and development specialist who spent nearly 15 years as a television network account executive at CBS. She also grew up in Bay Shore. Gibson has remained dedicated to St. Patrick’s Day and has used her talents to keep the Bay Shore-Brightwaters St. Patrick’s Day Parade financially sustainable. Her dedication is now being recognized as she becomes the third woman to be named Grand Marshal of this favorite Great South Bay event.

Denise Gibson: Grand Marshal of the 2026 Bay Shore-Brightwaters St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Posted on February 22, 2026

Singer performing with band in nightclub

The Last Week of February: Things to Do in the Great South Bay Neighborhoods

Posted on February 20, 2026

Suffolk County Police Department (SCPD) arrested Andrew Holmes Garriques, age 27, and a resident of Bellport, today, who was involved in a motor vehicle crash that killed a pedestrian in Bay Shore early this morning.

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

Posted on February 13, 2026

https://www.fireislandnews.com/arts-culture/limehof-great-south-bay-talent/

February Thaw: Things to Do Along the Great South Bay this Week

Posted on February 13, 2026

Saturday, January 31 Sweets and Treats Expo If you’ve got a sweet tooth and love shopping small, visit the Sweets and Treats Expo at Great South Bay Brewery, 25 Drexel Drive, Bay Shore, from noon to 6 p.m. The full-scale indulgence brings together artisan sweets, gourmet treats, and interactive experiences, all under one roof at the brewery! Whether you’re searching for the perfect Valentine’s Day gift, planning a fun weekend outing, or just ready to treat yourself, this event delivers something for everyone. For details, visit greatsouthbaybrewery.com.

So Long January, Hello February! What’s Happening this Weekend and the Week Ahead Along the Great South Bay

Posted on January 29, 2026

Excitement was in the air as over 900 Girl Scouts descended upon South Shore Mall on the evening of Jan. 16 to kick off the 2026 cookie season. Activities included a “Girl Scouts Got Talent” show, where finalists performed their own original Girl Scout Cookie songs, along with cookie previews and creative snacks. Girl Scouts also created their own original social media content as part of the “Media Girls” program.

Girl Scouts of Suffolk County Take Over South Shore Mall with “Cookie Palooza” in Bay Shore… and a new cookie was debuted!

Posted on January 22, 2026

Thursday, January 29 Disney’s “Newsies” Opening Night Disney’s Newsies: The Broadway Musical comes to the Argyle Theatre in Babylon Village, 34 West Main Street, Babylon, with showtimes running through March 22. Choreographed by Trent Soyster, directed by Tommy Ranieri, and under the musical direction of Jonathan Brenner, this turn-of-the-century classic is a spectacular adaptation of the Broadway musical. For tickets and more information, visit argyletheatre.com.

The Waning of January: Things to Do in the Week Ahead Around Great South Bay and South Shore Long Island

Posted on January 22, 2026

Wednesday, January 21 “A Few Good Men”: The Celebrating Rob Reiner Series A powerful courtroom drama driven by sharp dialogue and unforgettable performances, A Few Good Men stands as one of Rob Reiner’s most commanding films. In conjunction with the series, Celebrating Rob Reiner’s Life in Cinema, The Boulton Center for the Performing Arts, 37 West Main Street in Bay Shore, intends to carry on Reiner’s legacy and talent. Intense, intelligent, and endlessly quotable, attend the viewing of the classic film at 7 p.m. and gain a deeper understanding of a cornerstone of Rob Reiner’s cinematic legacy. For tickets and more details, visit boultoncenter.org.

Books & Authors

Being Chill in January: Things to Do This Coming Weekend, and the Week Ahead Along the Great South Bay

Posted on January 15, 2026

Hunter, who is not a bad kid, but he does like to bully other students. He gets a taste of his own medicine when he returns to school in a dream to find that everyone has become a zombie, and he is now the outcast. This is a heartfelt and funny play that teaches a valuable lesson about friends and belonging. The play by Roger Emerson and John Jacobson will be performed live one night only by the students of Woodhull Elementary School. Refreshments will follow. The play is free, but reservations are requested by calling 631-583-5626.

Beat the January Blues: Things to Do this Week Along the Great South Bay

Posted on January 10, 2026

Suffolk County Police Department (SCPD) arrested Andrew Holmes Garriques, age 27, and a resident of Bellport, today, who was involved in a motor vehicle crash that killed a pedestrian in Bay Shore early this morning.

Suffolk County Police Department’ Make Arrests in Illegal Car Meet Cases

Posted on January 7, 2026

The news that an adult male deliberately jumped to his death from the Fire Island Lighthouse tower at 1:45 p.m. on August 29, the Friday before Labor Day Weekend, shocked the Great South Bay community and the greater Long Island area. He chose the tallest lighthouse on Long Island for this act of suicide. He bought his ticket before jumping off the observation platform. Suffolk County Marine Bureau officers and the West Islip Fire Department responded to the incident. To this day, his name has not been publicly disclosed by authorities. However, about a month after the incident, the publication learned that he was a cousin of one of the contributors to our sister newspaper, the Fire Island News, making him part of our extended family. The man was 59 years old and had spent his life in public service with Suffolk County. We withhold his identity out of respect for his grieving loved ones. If you or someone you know is struggling, remember that resources are available to help. Call or text the Suicide & Crisis Hotline at 988 before making such a desperate decision.

Great South Bay & Fire Island Departures of Note: 2025

Posted on December 31, 2025

Veterans Day is taken to heart in the Great South Bay neighborhoods. We all have someone close to us who served in one of the branches of the U.S. Military Armed Forces. How we express our appreciation to them is as varied as the men and women who can proudly call themselves veterans. On Nov. 5, Canine Companions Long Island Chapter held its annual Salute Independence gala at Captain Bill's in Bay Shore.

Kismet

Veterans Day on Great South Bay with Canine Companions

Posted on December 28, 2025

More from our sister sites

Glen Cove City Mayor Pam Panzenbeck (C.) and the city council honored Destin Harvey (R.) and Desirae O’Neill (L.) as part of Black History Month.

Long Island Press

Glen Cove City Council approves new collective bargaining agreement with police department, honors

Van Cortlandt House Museum in Riverdale.

NYC Parks Department agrees to make Van Cortlandt House Museum accessible in settlement

Gail Prudenti_Podcast ads_Schneps Communications_VL_Web Banner

Schneps Podcasts

Hon. Gail Prudenti, Partner at Burner Prudenti Law

Senator Chuck Schumer waves a Rainbow Flag after announcing new legislation at the Stonewall National Monument on Feb. 15

Schumer and Goldman formally introduce bill to protect Rainbow Flag