Our hectic summer schedule has begun. The Arts Project of Cherry Grove (APCG) kicked off the season with its opening-season party, featuring four exceptionally smart and talented contestants who ran for Homecoming Queen: Champagne Bubbles, Ivy Stalls, Violet Tide, and Flagarina. Each contestant performed, changed outfits, and made their best case for why they should […]

There may have been more seashells than sunbathers on the beach on Memorial Day weekend, but rainy weather did little to stop the Davis Park community from having a good time. We had a lot to celebrate, and many braved the rainy Friday for Chef Mariano’s delicacies. Fridays are always hopping! The second and third […]

With raindrops falling on our heads, Memorial Day weekend in Fire Island Pines was chock-full of events. The Trailblazers Park unveiling ceremony had to be moved to the Pavilion nightclub due to rain. A Fire Island Dance Festival pop-up performance was choreographed by dancer Jōvan Dansberry. Iman Le Claire spoke. Unfortunately, special guest Bill T. […]

In the annals of my Kismet experiences, the past Memorial Day weekend brought some of the worst weather in memory, a total wipeout. At the same time, this holiday was established as a solemn occasion to honor the men and women who sacrificed their lives to defend our lives and liberties. This year, the holiday […]

While Memorial Day weekend weather was less than ideal, the rain did little to dampen the vibrant spirit of the Ocean Bay Park community. Residents and visitors still braved the elements to support local bars and restaurants, many of which were just opening for the season. That same resilient spirit was on full display at […]

Long Island-based digital creator Matt Dolitsky now has his name cleared, as a New Jersey State Superior Court Judge overturned his guilty verdict for criminal trespass on June 8. Dolitsky, host of the popular YouTube channel Two Feet Outdoors, is an occasional contributor to Fire Island News, documenting his nature-hike adventures from Robert Moses to […]

Have you ever looked out over the Robert Moses Bridge and wondered what lies below the surface of our waterways? Well, researchers at Stony Brook University in the Frisk-Shipley Laboratory can tell you using something called “acoustic telemetry.” The researchers have granted me access to their data from 2023 to 2025 for their equipment located […]

Let your little ones burn off their energy while you soak up the sun at exciting summer camp programs! From lifeguard training to arts and crafts, outdoor games, and swims in the bay, there’s something for every child’s interest. All camps on this list operate on a day-camp basis; residency requirements may apply. Saltaire Day […]

Margaret (Meg) Smith Licensed Real Estate Salesperson Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty margaretsmith@danielgale.com, (516) 578-7153    I don’t believe buyers are necessarily choosing one wellness amenity over space, or vice versa, because each community on Fire Island offers its own unique lifestyle and atmosphere. This distinction has always been part of the magic of Fire […]

Situated across from the Cherry Grove dock, Top of the Bay Bistro on Fire Island offers stunning views of the Great South Bay—along with an exceptional American Nouveau menu, fabulous cocktails, and live entertainment weekly. This summer, Executive Chef Xavier Alcequiez has taken full rein of the establishment, with former proprietor Ron King remaining behind […]