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It could be argued that Long Island is a sister of the Emerald Isle, and that may be why we love Saint Patrick's Day so much. Lucky for us, there is at least one St. Patrick's Day parade nearly every weekend through the month of March.

Saint Patrick’s Day Along the Great South Bay and Beyond: Parades in 2026

Posted on March 1, 2026

Jackie Summers, founder of Jack from Brooklyn, holds a bottle of Sorel Liqueur, a hibiscus-based spirit inspired by traditional Caribbean sorrel and now the most awarded American-made liqueur.

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Jackie Summers bottles Caribbean heritage with Sorel Liqueur, America’s most awarded spirits

Great South Bay Area Long Island Boater Groups are reporting accounts of multiple first responder units mobilizing to a capsized boat incident offshore of Fire Island inlet earlier today. Two individuals were pulled from the frigid water, but their chances of survival are uncertain at this time. An official police report was not released upon initial publication of this article. This story is in development, and we will follow up when more information becomes available.

Water Rescue from Capsized Boat at Fire Island Inlet, Two in Critical Condition

Posted on November 8, 2025

It’s time to think of those who fought for our freedom. To celebrate this year’s Veterans Day holiday, Canine Companions, a non-profit organization that trains service dogs to help with children and veterans in need, is coming together to host their annual “Salute Independence” event in Bay Shore.

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Canine Companions to Honor Veterans in Salute Independence

Posted on October 30, 2025

Suffolk County Police Marine Bureau officers rescued two individuals from the Great South Bay on Sunday evening, one mile south of East Islip Marina.

Two Rescued in Great South Bay from Overturned Sailboat by Suffolk County Police Marine Bureau

Posted on August 18, 2025

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BOFFO Performance Festival 2025

Posted on August 11, 2025

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Federal government restores $6.2 million in funding for LGBTQ non-profits

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

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Posted on June 8, 2025

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TOI-360 Plan Continues Incorporating Public Opinion with the Latest Fire Island Public Workshop

Posted on June 7, 2025

Great River’s Bayard Cutting Arboretum: For The People’s Country Estate

Posted on April 19, 2025

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One Dead in Bay Shore Main Street Hit and Run

Posted on March 8, 2025

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