Craftsman hobbies can be an important part of people’s lives. For Bobby Burns, his passion for carpentry started in the twenty-teens, during the construction of Hudson Yards. Since then, Burns has spent his free time creating live-edge epoxy tables, cutting boards, charcuterie boards, birdhouses, and Little Free Library boxes. As chief engineer for Warner Bros., […]

Ten years ago, as the Patchogue Arts Council (PAC) planned an exhibition celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Summer of Love, curator John Cino approached the Patchogue Medford Library (PMLib) with the idea of using its exterior south wall as a temporary canvas. Although there may have been some initial hesitation about what Cino calls […]

Every other summer, the Cherry Grove Community House and Theater becomes more than just a movie house. It becomes a place where history is remembered, cultures are celebrated, and stories once hidden find new audiences. Established in 2015, the Cherry Grove Archives Collection Film Festival (CGACFF) has become one of Cherry Grove’s signature cultural events and […]

We celebrate Mel Brooks, who turned 100 on June 28, 2026. Born in Brooklyn, New York, the legendary comedy filmmaker and EGOT winner, originally named Melvin Kaminsky, was raised in a modest, hardworking Jewish family. During his youth, he had an above-average sense of humor for a child and was known in his neighborhood for […]

On June 4, 2026, the Bay Shore community lost Deanna Watts, a local activist, historian, writer, beloved church elder, mother, and grandmother, who died surrounded by her family and loved ones. Her legacy will outlast any physical lifespan and endure as a lasting memory. Born on July 20, 1940, to Herman and Inez Neal of […]

Chris Bogia is a New York-based artist and co-founder of the Fire Island Artist Residency. On Saturday, July 11, his exhibition, “Walks,” a sister show to “Fire Island Sun” at Mrs. Gallery, which was on view in June, opened at Carrington Cottage. The exhibition, curated by Jesse Firestone, brings together mixed-media works, fictional house signs, […]

It is said that “rejection is merely a redirection of one’s destiny.” Over 50 years ago, Charles Modica embodied this mantra. In the book he recently authored with David Fisher, Docs on the Bay: The Dream that Became America’s Most Unlikely Medical School (Post Hill Press), Modica details his ‘60s-era anti-establishment spirit in creating a […]

Weekend of July 31 Pines Party 2026  The Pines Party returns to Fire Island Pines for a non-stop weekend of fun! The itinerary includes themed parties and spectacular performances as the community comes together to raise funds for the Pines Foundation, the Stonewall Community Foundation and the Fire Island Pines Seashore Defense Fund. One of the […]

Not even Mother Nature could stop this year’s Fire Island Dance Festival from shining. The weekend began Friday evening with the Leadership Event at Whyte Hall, an intimate gathering that served as the perfect opening to the festival. The evening featured an excerpt from A Little Old, A Little New, choreographed by Luke Hickey and […]

Did you know some of the world’s most recognizable songs were written by someone else? Beautiful: The Carole King Musical pulls back the curtain on the 1960s music industry, telling the remarkable story of legendary songwriter Carole King and the songs that defined a generation long before audiences knew her name. The production traces the […]

The William Floyd Estate in Mastic Beach will commemorate a lesser-known moment in Long Island history on Aug. 2 with a full day of free historical programs marking the 250th anniversary of William Floyd’s signing of the Declaration of Independence. While July 4 is widely recognized as the date of the Declaration of Independence, the […]

During the July 18 Ocean Beach Board of Trustees meeting at the Village Boathouse, garbage management remained a major topic of discussion. Throughout their reports, village officials addressed the community’s ongoing transition to operating its own sanitation department after ending its agreement with the private contractor, Brownie Carting, for waste disposal. In his report, Mayor […]