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Michael Doall and other researchers from Stony Brook will collaborate with the town and local environmental groups on the ‘Putting the Oyster Back in Oyster Bay’ project.

New project is ‘Putting the Oyster Back in Oyster Bay’

In a groundbreaking initiative aimed at restoring the once-thriving oyster populations of Oyster Bay and Cold Spring Harbor, the Town of Oyster Bay has embarked on a transformative project called … more

By Will Sheeline | 3/8/24

Christine Suter, who previously served as assistant director for Friends of the Bay, is now the executive director.

Christine Suter named Friends of the Bay’s new director

Christine Suter has a substantial seashell collection and is an ardent defender of horseshoe crabs, but this enthusiasm serves merely as a precursor for her lifelong passion as an advocate for marine … more

By Laura Lane | 3/8/24

Nassau County schools face uncertainty with Gov. Kathy Hochul's state budget

Since Jan. 16, when Gov. Kathy Hochul unveiled her proposed fiscal year 2025 budget, educators have been focused on state aid for local schools. The governor’s spending plan includes about … more

By Angelina Zingariello & Will Sheeline | 3/8/24

A new town project seeks to revitalize the entrance of the Mill River Outfall at Beekman Beach.

Town of Oyster Bay receives environmental grant

In the coming months, Oyster Bay residents and visitors to the hamlet looking out over the harbor can expect to see floating barges of plants as part of a new project by the town to mitigate … more

By Will Sheeline | 3/1/24

Denice Evans-Sheppard, Carll’s great-great-granddaughter, spoke to the gathered crowd about her ancestor’s life in Oyster Bay.

Celebrating Black history in Oyster Bay

Oyster Bay Town Hall saw dozens come to honor Black History Month on Feb. 22 as the town government hosted its celebration of the lives and histories of the extraordinary African-Americans in Oyster … more

By Will Sheeline | 3/1/24

Valeria Sanchez, 9, had a great time at the Friday Night Fun event.

Friday night fun at Boys & Girls Club

Children were ducking, diving, dipping and dodging at the Oyster Bay Boys & Girls Club on Feb. 2 when they played each other in dodgeball as part of the club’s weekly Friday Night Fun … more

3/1/24

Roughly six inches of snow have covered the North Shore School District, giving children and geese alike a day to frolic in a wintery wonderland.

Oyster Bay-East Norwich and Locust Valley public schools closed amid largest snowstorm in two years

Public schools in the Oyster Bay-East Norwich and Locust Valley Central School Districts are closed this Tuesday, joining several other districts taking precautions as a major snowstorm blankets over … more

By Ben Fiebert | 2/13/24

New project is ‘Putting the Oyster Back in Oyster Bay’

In a groundbreaking initiative aimed at restoring the once-thriving oyster populations of Oyster Bay and Cold Spring Harbor, the Town of Oyster Bay has embarked on a transformative project called … more

By Will Sheeline | 2/9/24

Mill Pond House is a historic property dating back to the early 1700’s, and over its existence it has served as a mill, a residence and even a gift shop.

Considering Mill Pond House’s fate

In the heart of Oyster Bay, Mill Pond House, a living relic dating back to the early 1700s, is caught in a tug-of-war between its storied past and an uncertain future. Once a bustling hub linked to … more

By Will Sheeline | 2/9/24

The winners of last year’s Raynham Hall Valentine’s Day Poetry Contest gathered outside the museum with elected officials, museum staff and educators and administrators from the Oyster Bay-East Norwich School District.

Raynham Hall Museum hosts Valentine’s Day Poetry Contest

With Valentine’s Day around the corner, the time has come again for Raynham Hall Museum’s annual Valentine’s Day Poetry Contest. The museum, known as the home of Lt. Col. John … more

By Will Sheeline | 2/2/24