Margaret Morgan

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Smithtown

New York

Kings Park

Hauppauge

Commack

Peggy Spellman Hoey

Three Village

Nassau County

Long Island

Brentwood-Central Islip

Sachem

Islip

Port Jefferson

Northport

Long Island Sound

The 44th Annual WICC Surfside Hotel <a href="https://www.bluefishtournament.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth</a> returns to Long Island Sound on Saturday, August 29, with fishing officially beginning at 12:01 a.m. Anglers from New York and Connecticut will compete for bragging rights—and a $25,000 grand prize awarded to the tournament's largest bluefish.
The weekend-long tournament features more than $40,000 in total cash prizes, including:
<ul><li>1st Place: $25,000</li><li>2nd Place: $7,500</li><li>3rd Place: $2,500</li><li>Smaller cash prizes awarded through 20th Place</li><li>Port Prizes awarded for the heaviest bluefish weighed at each official Connecticut and New York weigh station (see below for complete list of weigh stations)</li></ul>
Young anglers, 17 and under, will also have the chance to win big. The tournament will award a $1,000 cash prize to the largest bluefish caught by a youth angler. Second and third place youth winners will receive $100 gift cards.
Anglers may register online at <a href="https://www.bluefishtournament.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.bluefishtournament.com</a>&nbsp;or in person at any official tournament registration location throughout Long Island and Connecticut.
Official Registration Locations:New York
<ul><li>Blue Water Ventures – Peconic</li><li>Cow Harbor Bait &amp; Tackle – Northport</li><li>Duffy's Bait &amp; Tackle – Glenwood Landing</li><li>East Coast Fishing Supplies – Little Neck</li><li>Jack's Bait &amp; Tackle – City Island</li><li>Miller Place Bait &amp; Tackle – Mount Sinai</li><li>Tyalure Tackle – Rye</li></ul>
Connecticut
<ul><li>AW Marina – New London</li><li>Black Hall Outfitters – Westbrook</li><li>Black Rock Bait &amp; Tackle – Bridgeport</li><li>Bobby J's Bait &amp; Tackle – Milford</li><li>Branford Bait &amp; Tackle – Branford</li><li>Dee's Bait &amp; Tackle – New Haven</li><li>Fin's Bait &amp; Tackle – Clinton</li><li>Fisherman's World – East Norwalk</li><li>Fishin’ Factory – Milldale</li><li>Hillyer's Tackle Shop – Waterford</li><li>Sportsman's Den – Cos Cob</li><li>Ted's Bait &amp; Tackle – Old Saybrook</li></ul>

The registration deadline is Friday, August 28, at 11:59 p.m. Registration is $36 per angler and is required to participate. Fishing begins at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, August 29, and concludes at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 30.

For registration, tournament rules, weigh station information, and live updates, visit <a href="https://www.bluefishtournament.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.bluefishtournament.com</a>, follow <a href="https://www.facebook.com/bluefishtournament" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.facebook.com/bluefishtournament</a>, or Instagram @bluefishtournament.
The 44th Annual Bluefish Tournament is proudly presented by WICC, The Surfside Hotel, Stevens Ford Lincoln of Milford, Bridgeport Harbor Marina, Water Dr., Little Pub, and The Fisherman Magazine

Local Event: 44th Annual WICC Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth with $25,000 Grand Prize

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The 44th Annual WICC Surfside Hotel Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth returns to Long Island Sound on Saturday, August 29,...

44th Annual WICC Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth with $25,000 Grand Prize

Smithtown Bistro & Pub

Don’t miss “GUY,” the singing piano guy,&nbsp;performing&nbsp;Classic Rock Ballads, 6:30pm to 9:30pm,&nbsp;on the BAR SIDE of the “Smithtown Bistro &amp; Pub” located at <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Smithtown+Bistro+%26+Pub/@40.8558107,-73.1922559,1147m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m6!3m5!1s0x89e83be0cc8f757b:0x9ea35c9b98531449!8m2!3d40.8558107!4d-73.1922559!16s%2Fg%2F11mkhpj44s?entry=tts&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI1MTIwMi4wIPu8ASoASAFQAw%3D%3D&amp;skid=2a54f2ed-ed2b-4b8d-bca4-0035dacb0fcb" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">65 E Main St, Smithtown, NY, 11787</a><a href="https://guyclassicrockballads.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">GuyClassicRockBallads.com</a>
Come hang out at the bar all night and/or&nbsp;<a href="https://smithtownbistroandpub.com/reservations-opentable" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Click here to make dinner</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://smithtownbistroandpub.com/reservations-opentable" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">reservations on Open Table</a> or call (<a href="tel:+16319799700">631)-979-9700</a>&nbsp;and join “GUY”&nbsp;at the bar&nbsp;- before or after having a spectacular dinner&nbsp;- as he tickles the ivories on his piano and sings the iconic rock anthems that have become the soundtrack of our lives;&nbsp;and/or come on down and hang with “GUY” at the bar all night&nbsp;while enjoying awesome drinks and a bar menu&nbsp;that only the&nbsp;Smithtown Bistro &amp; Pub can offer in Smithtown, NY!
"Performing&nbsp;live” on piano/vocals&nbsp;(no background track recordings or drum machines here)&nbsp;with the authenticity and nostalgic stage presence that defined the iconic music of the 70s, 80s, 90s and beyond… “GUY's" diverse repertoire&nbsp;will have you grooving and reminiscing to the beats of your favorite hits in a cozy and vibrant setting while hanging with good friends and&nbsp;making new friends and memories along the way! - <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Smithtown+Bistro+%26+Pub/@40.8558107,-73.1922559,1289m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m6!3m5!1s0x89e83be0cc8f757b:0x9ea35c9b98531449!8m2!3d40.8558107!4d-73.1922559!16s%2Fg%2F11mkhpj44s?entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDUxMi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Click Here For Directions to the Smithtown Bistro &amp; Pub</a>&nbsp;
"GUY's" Website:&nbsp;<a href="https://guyclassicrockballads.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"> GuyClassicRockBallads.com</a>
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“GUY” Rocks the SMITHTOWN BISTRO & PUB” on the BAR SIDE from 6:30pm-9:30pm

The Nesconset Day Street Fair is an annual tradition, brought to you by the Nesconset Chamber of Commerce. This event features hundreds of craft vendors, some of Long Island's best food trucks, a beer tent, adult beverages, Live Music, Mechanical Bull and Bounce Houses, Annual Blood Drive, tons of Community Spirit, and so much more! This year is extra special, as we celebrate America's 250th birthday, we invite you to dress in your red, white and blues!

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The Jay Medal for Service was created in 2012 to recognize individuals who demonstrate a selfless spirit of commitment to and engagement with their community mirroring the multifaceted contributions of John Jay and his descendants. These honorees have demonstrated through their life's work that our shared narratives as a country, complicated as they are, can be better illuminated through the highest caliber of ongoing scholarship and advocacy. Honorees are selected for their excellence in the fields of American history, environmental stewardship, social justice or civic engagement.
Joining the celebration will be Chief Judge of the State of New York and the New York Court of Appeals, Honorable Rowan D. Wilson and historian and philanthropist Elihu Rose who will present the awards at JHC's annual Soirée. Special guests will include David Blight, Frank Cogliano, Joanne Freeman, and Beverly Gage.

The Jay Medal Soirée will be held Saturday, September 19, 2026 at the Jay Estate from 5:30-9:30pm. Cocktails, dinner, award ceremony and dancing. Cocktail Attire.
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