After 20 years of serving as stewards at the Scully Estate in Islip, the Seatuck Environmental Association will be moving its operations from the South Shore manor later this year. The …
Roger Dunkerley of Sayville was known by loved ones as an avid sailor and lifelong learner. This summer, the Wet Pants Sailing Association, where Dunkerley served as commodore in 1984, is …
Gov. Kathy Hochul recently signed the state budget for the upcoming fiscal year after months of negotiations between legislators and lobbyists. The approved $269 billion budget includes increased …
For the last three months, planners working with the Town of Brookhaven have been hosting workshops and open houses throughout the town to gauge community feedback for the upcoming Brookhaven …
It began with a message from across the world. On Wednesday, May 20, 300 excited guests readied themselves for the inaugural Patriotic Concert at the Lt. Michael P. Murphy Navy SEAL …
Environmentalists are sounding the alarm on a portion of the proposed state budget, which, if passed, would roll back restrictions on the state’s environmental review procedures. A section of …
The Holtsville Wildlife & Ecology Center’s zoo has shut down after 46 years in operation. Months after allegations of animal mistreatment by former employees and animal rights activists …
Multiple local civic organizations across the South Shore recently gave their streets, parks, and local ecosystems a spring cleaning. Groups including the Sayville Civic Association, Save the …
Save The Great South Bay (STGSB) has been awarded $66,750 through New York State’s Invasive Species Grant Program to launch an Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Outreach, Education, and …
Years after a Blue Point gas station closed its doors, leaving cracked concrete and overgrowing plants behind, the Town of Brookhaven has revealed plans for a new “passive” park that will soon …
Nonprofit Save the Great South Bay (SGSB) held the “Guardians of the Water: Long Island’s Waterkeepers” event at the View in Oakdale on March 27. Organized in celebration of SGSB joining the …
Whether it’s during a break in the day, after a stressful day at work, or even on an equinox or full moon, walking through a labyrinth provides a mental reset and new appreciation for one’s …
The Citizens Campaign for the Environment (CCE) hosted a webinar last Thursday, March 5, to discuss the impacts of toxic PFAS chemicals in New York, where scholars discussed their findings regarding …
In her 2026 State of the Town address, Town of Islip supervisor Angie Carpenter laid out a vision for the municipality’s future, with a focus on the town’s comprehensive plan, along with …
On a damp and foggy Sunday morning, a crowd of volunteers from across the South Shore gathered to launch Save the Great South Bay’s 2026 Creek Defender program at Purgatory Creek in Blue Point. …
Save The Great South Bay is launching its 2026 Creek Defender season on March 8, with a cleanup of Purgatory Creek at Kennedy Avenue and Montauk Highway in Blue Point this Sunday from 9 to 11 a.m. …
The rich history of several species of trees was revealed last Saturday, Jan 31, during the Bayard Cutting Arboretum’s “Secret Stories of Trees” presentation. Director of the Arboretum, Kevin …
The Bayport Fire Department Engine Company 1 recently hosted its annual ice rescue training course, bringing together dozens of firefighters from across Long Island to learn how to safely and …
Suffolk County saw its largest snowstorm in four years on Jan. 25, with snow totals hovering around a foot during the day-long storm that also brought a period of sleet and lingering cold. …
On Jan.18, the Snapper Inn Waterfront Restaurant continued its tradition of a winter celebration to support the Great South Bay. Hundreds of people gathered to taste some wonderful soups, chowder, …
