The calendar said spring weeks ago, but the South Shore keeps its own clock. It's the Ospreys wheeling back in from their winter in Central America.

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

Students from Fire Island Elementary School gathered at Kismet Coffee for a tail-wagging lesson in compassion and service, as Canine Companions brought their remarkable dogs to the Kismet Coffee Shop for the second consecutive year.

For 65 years, Developmental Disabilities Institute(DDI) has been a regional leader in supporting children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. The 4th Annual Cornhole Tournament was held at Pickleball Heaven this past weekend on Saturday March 7th.

Temperatures rose above 50 degrees—nearly balmy compared to the freezing conditions that dropped more than 15 inches of snow over the past two weeks.

Today’s sun brought slightly warmer temperatures hitting the low 40’s at 3:30pm. The bright day brought people, kids, pets and surfers out to Robert Moses State Park and Fire Island National Seashore.

The Great South Bay has frozen over and it’s anticipated the ice will remain until mid-March.

Temperatures haven’t broken freezing in several days allowing for the Great South Bay to form ice.

It’s about being at the right place at the right time.

This mornings snowfall didn’t alter those that live in the alternative universe of an endless summer on Long Island South Shore.

People sometimes ask if I ever get bored: the same walk, the same views, the same dunes, the same lighthouse. The truth is, I don’t.

The heart of the park is the Connetquot River itself — fed by quiet tributaries, marsh flats, and shadowed wetlands. Trails roll from sandy carriage roads to tight footpaths knotted with roots and planked crossings that skip over wet ground.

Every tree tells the story. Pitch pines lean in permanent agreement, their branches swept eastward like brushstrokes pulled by an unseen hand.

Under the roof of Suffolk County Community College’s Suffolk Credit Union Arena, the Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI) held its annual Walk in the Park fundraiser — a celebration of hope, movement, and inclusion.

The park offers a network of scenic trails — from paved roads and dirt paths to winding single-track routes — that make it perfect for both leisurely rides and deeper exploration.

Surfing's nature induces both social distancing and a togetherness among the tribe. Moving from land to ocean brings a sense of both peace and exhilaration.

Our greatest assets along the Great South Bay are the many public parks, whether Town, County, State or Federal properties — they are ours to be experienced and enjoyed.

For the weeks prior to the event the church parishioners collect and donate foodstuffs to be used as prizes for the bingo participants.

As easy the flow looks, it’s remarkably dangerous. The rider had to manage the water conditions, fly the kite and balance on the foil -- all at high speeds. Notice the helmet! Not too bad for a mid-February day on Long Island.

Great South Bay original cuisine, “Bay to Plate”