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Carl Chin, age 41, and a resident of Bay Shore, was arrested by the Suffolk County Sheriff's Office on September 13 after he attempted to flee a traffic stop and was found in possession of nearly three ounces of fentanyl. Chin was driving westbound on Sunrise Highway, east of exit 51 in Patchogue, at approximately 11:22 p.m., when a Deputy Sheriff attempted to pull him over for failing to stay within the marked lane.
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Bay Shore Man Arrested in Patchogue After Attempting to Flee Traffic Stop While Possessing Fentanyl

Posted on September 16, 2025
The Fire Island beaches look as beautiful as postcards with plentiful dunes and wide expanses, in part due to massive amounts of sand used to replenish them. And summer winds have been shifting sand back to the beach ever since Super Storm Sandy and other storms took big bites out of the shore.
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New York State Authorizes $1.7 Billion to Fund Fire Island to Montauk Point Storm Resilience

Posted on September 14, 2025
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In the Heart of September: Things Happening This Week in the Great South Bay Neighborhoods

Posted on September 11, 2025
With less than two weeks to go before the autumnal equinox sets in, our September issue of Great South Bay News closes out the summer season for our modest newspaper family with strength and verve, thanks to the contributions of a talented team of Schneps Media writers who have a presence in it.
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Posted on September 10, 2025
All ceremonies will take place on Thursday, September 11, 2025
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September 11th Memorial Events Along the South Shore and Fire Island

Posted on September 8, 2025
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HELP WANTED: Do You Have the Right Stuff? Great South Bay News Seeks Contributors

Posted on September 2, 2025
Babylon Village Farmers Market Babylon Village Gazebo, 244 West Main St. Sundays, 8 a.m.-noon May-November, rain or shine. Bay Shore Farmers Market Bounty by the Bay at Chef JoJo’s CookShop, 1895 Union Blvd. Sundays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., from June 15-October 26. Bellport Village Farmers Market 471 Atlantic Ave. Saturdays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. July-October. Islip Hamlet Farmers Market Town Hall Parking Lot, 655 Main St. Saturdays, 7 a.m.-noon June-November. Patchogue Village  Farmers Market East side of Patchogue LIRR Parking Lot Saturdays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. June-October. Sayville Farmers Market The Islip Grange, 10 Broadway Ave. Saturdays, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. May-October.
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Find Your Farmers Market Along the Great South Bay

Posted on August 30, 2025
A competition of sand castles! This years theme is Renaissance Architecture. Build anything: the Florentine Duomo, St. Peter’s Basilica, or anything with a such style! Castles are judged based on detail and creativity. You get a plot of beach and get to build anything. Drinks and water will be available.
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Labor Day Weekend and Past Tumbleweed Tuesday: Things To Do Around the Great South Bay and Fire Island as August Ends and September Begins

Posted on August 29, 2025
Enjoy Labor Day Weekend with the last issue of Fire Island News for the 2025 season at the beachside or on your breakfast table, with 64 pages of rich summer reading. Here, you will find the latest news updates, events happening on Fire Island and in the Great South Bay neighborhoods over the weekend and into September, as well as thoughtful essays on a range of subjects.
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Fire Island News Closes Out 2025 Summer Season with Labor Day Weekend Edition

Posted on August 28, 2025
Suffolk County Police Crime Stoppers and Financial Crimes Unit detectives are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate an alleged identity thief operating in the Bay Shore area. The woman pictured is suspected of using the identity of a Bay Shore resident to open a credit card account at at Best Buy, located at 1851 Sunrise Highway, on August 5, then using the bogus account to purchase an Apple MacBook Pro and Apple AirPods – merchandise valued at approximately $2500. 
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Suffolk County Police Seeking Public’s Help to Locate Bay Shore Identify Thief

Posted on August 26, 2025
Suffolk County Police arrested a homeless man for attempting to kidnap a child at a Bay Shore mosque.
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Suffolk County Police Arrest Man for Attempting to Kidnap Child from Bay Shore Mosque

Posted on August 21, 2025
Marking the end of summer is the annual Hampton Classic Horse Show. The current show has grown into one of the largest horse events in the United States. It features the top equestrians from around the world, with over 1,400 horses competing in more than 200 events. The total prize money for the high-stakes competitions is just under a million dollars.
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Aspiring for the Hampton Classic Horse Show

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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
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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
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