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Obtaining local, farm-fresh produce on Long Island became infinitely easier and more accessible when I joined my first Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) share in the early 2000s.

CSA Continues to Grow on Long Island

Posted on April 29, 2026

Bluegrass music may originate in the Appalachian Mountains, but it has made a home on Long Island for the past 50 years, despite its rural beginnings, thanks to Buddy Merriam.

Bluegrass Great Buddy Merriam Brings Back Roads to an End

Posted on April 24, 2026

Marking the 11th consecutive year it has earned this national honor, the Town of Brookhaven has once again been recognized as a Tree City USA community. The designation, awarded by the Arbor Day Foundation, highlights the town’s ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship, urban forestry, and long‑term sustainability.

Town of Brookhaven is Named “Tree City USA” for an 11th Consecutive Year

Posted on April 21, 2026

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Ernie Fazio, Long Island Environmental Visionary (1939-2026)

Posted on April 18, 2026

Blue Point and the rest of Suffolk County, following the devastating defeat of Washington’s forces at the Battle of Long Island in late August 1776, were in the grips of a British occupation. British shoreline fortifications stretched from Fort Greene, Brooklyn, to Sag Harbor, working around the clock—shipping all local resources stripped from South Shore communities to British command centers in New York City.

The Blue Point Privateers: Unsung Heroes of the American Revolution

Posted on April 16, 2026

Fresh off the presses, the April edition of Great South Bay News (GSBN) will be arriving at local newsstands before the coming weekend.

The Environment Issue of Great South Bay News Arrives on Newsstands Ahead of Earth Day

Posted on April 15, 2026

Sunrise Wind liftboats off Smith Point Beach in Shirley

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Sunrise Wind Platforms Commence Work Off Smith Point

Last month, the New York State Assembly unanimously passed—yes, even in these polarized times, it unanimously passed—a bill sponsored by Assemblyman Tommy John Schiavoni to reinstate and acknowledge the Montaukett Indian Nation.

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The Quest for Recognition Continues for the Montaukett Indian Nation

Posted on April 14, 2026

So, you just got home from a midsummer barbecue and pool party at your in-laws, and you were mesmerized by their awesome new outdoor kitchen. Now, the thought of needing one in your own yard simply won’t leave your mind. As the week goes on, at work, you’re constantly thinking about the great parties you’ll host with yours. The beautiful stonework that will enclose the new grill, refrigerator, wine cooler, kegerator, and sink suddenly becomes all that matters. After spending the weekend grilling on your boring standalone grill, having to run back inside to grab everything, that’s it, you decide you need a new outdoor kitchen like you need air.

Between the Canals

Outdoor Kitchens and Building One on Long Island

Posted on April 10, 2026

For decades, the Entenmann’s bakery on Fifth Avenue in Bay Shore was known for producing tasty baked goods that became a beloved staple of Long Island diets.

Redefine Meals to Move Production to Former Entenmann’s Bakery in Bay Shore

Posted on April 9, 2026

Rex Heuermann, the Gilgo Beach serial killer, pleads guilty in court on Wednesday to the murders of seven women during a 17-year killing spree. He also admitted to an eighth killing.

LI Press

Rex Heuermann pleads guilty to killing 8 women in Gilgo Beach serial killer case

Each day, dozens of Long Island sewage treatment plants (STPs) view the wastewater discharge remaining after treatment as a liability—something that needs to be disposed of. However, at one facility, a different view has taken hold: wastewater is viewed as an asset to be recycled for valuable purposes.

Twice is Nice: Water Reuse on Long Island

Posted on April 8, 2026

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