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8th Annual Suffolk Sheriff’s Office Thanksgiving Food Distribution

County, Town, and School Districts Help Bring Thanksgiving Dinner to the Table for Those in Need

Posted on December 7, 2025

In 1960, on Long Island, the remains of a thriving Native American tribal community were uncovered during excavation for a model airplane strip on Beach Drive in West Islip, near the Captree Bridge along the shores of the Great South Bay.

Long Island’s Local Native Americans and the Thanksgiving Proclamations

Posted on November 26, 2025

Bayport-Blue Point High School

Homecoming Celebration Take Center Stage Across Great South Bay School Districts

Posted on November 23, 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

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

2026 is a mayoral election year for the Incorporated Village of Ocean Beach. With seven candidates vying for four seats on the Ocean Beach Village Board, this is one of the more competitive races in recent memory. The election is scheduled for June 5 at the Ocean Beach Community House from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Election Day on the Great South Bay: The 2025 Guide

Posted on October 23, 2025

Oquenock Elementary School in the West Islip Union Free School District held a dedication ceremony in its outdoor café to celebrate the installation of the school’s new buddy bench, generously donated by the West Islip Retired Teachers Association (WIRTA) in honor of former West Islip teacher Simonne Harkavy. Twelve WIRTA members were in attendance to join in the celebration. During the ceremony, Oquenock Elementary School Principal Amanda Harvey also honored New York State United Teachers’ Retiree Recognition Day and presented the attending members with flowers.

West Islip Elementary School Unveils New “Buddy Bench” in Honor of Retired Teacher

Posted on October 22, 2025

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