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For South Shore of Long Island residents, the Great South Bay (GSB) is a staple in life. It serves as a cultural hub, an important ecological area, and has local economic means. Unfortunately, some people disregard the importance of this remarkable waterway by littering, dumping, and treating it with disrespect. That is where organizations like Operation SPLASH. come into play.

Operation SPLASH: Quiet Defenders of the Great South Bay

Posted on August 18, 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.

Aspiring for the Hampton Classic Horse Show

Posted on August 17, 2025

On Fire Island's sandy outer beach of Smith Point Beach in Shirley, 18-year-old Alexander Murphy, of Sayville, was arrested by Suffolk County Police after stabbing a 17-year-old minor with a knife, shortly after 6 p.m. on the evening of August 16.

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Sayville Teen Arrested for Smith Point Stabbing

Posted on August 17, 2025

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Books & Authors

North Shore Long Island’s”Blue Bloods” Screenwriter/‌Producer Writes a Crime-Thriller Novel

Posted on August 10, 2025

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Brood XIV Cicadas Emerge on Long Island Despite Population Questions

Posted on August 10, 2025

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Suffolk SPCA removes 25 dogs from ‘deplorable’ Bay Shore home, investigation underway

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Suffolk County Crime Stoppers Offering Cash Reward for Information Leading to the Arrest of the Person Who Mistreated this Dog

Posted on August 1, 2025

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Eastern Box Turtle Study Launches on Long Island

Posted on July 23, 2025

Summer tunes are in the air and making a splash in our July 18 edition of Fire Island News. Glyn Emmerson writes about the bands that jammed in Kismet and Atlantique over the July 4th Weekend. Robert Levine covered the world-class opera singer who recently performed at Whyte Hall in Fire Island Pines. Then, Rob Verbeck ventured out with his camera to catch the action at Alive After Five in downtown Patchogue. The music continues over the weekend of July 24 as the Great South Bay Music Festival comes back for its 17th summer in Shorefront Park in Patchogue Village. Omar Drissi gives us a rundown of what to expect for this upcoming crown jewel event in the Long Island music calendar. Fire Island News is also proudly working with the Great South Bay Music Festival on a special sweepstakes for our readers. One lucky person will win two VIP tickets to this extravaganza, featuring 55 performers on four stages over four days. No purchase is necessary to enter.

Music, Sweet Music, Takes Center Stage in June 18 Edition of Fire Island News

Posted on July 17, 2025

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Great South Bay Music Festival: Four days of genre-bending sounds

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Dining

50 Years of Rachel’s Restaurant and Bakery in Ocean Beach

Posted on July 11, 2025

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The Lost Legacy of Rudolph Valentino on Fire Island

Posted on July 10, 2025

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