On April 1, a contingency across the bay from Fire Island joined forces with restaurateurs who got their start on the barrier beach to serve up a meal to frontline hospital staff workers in Bay Shore, as a gesture of … Full Story
#StopAsianHate – Asian American Fire Islanders Speak Out
“Just when I was so looking forward to being out of isolation and hiding, I now have to be worried, not about the virus killing me, but from some lunatic slashing my face or shooting me with a gun,” wrote … Full Story
A Survey for Better Policing in Ocean Beach
The Ocean Beach Police Department wants to hear from you. In keeping with Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s New York State Police Reform and Reinvention Collaborative executive order, the Ocean Beach Police Department (OBDP) has posted a survey on the Incorporated Village … Full Story
A Tale of Two Congressmen: The Republicans that Represent Fire Island
In the sea of blue that is New York, Long Island remains a Republican stronghold, especially Suffolk County where Fire Island sits off the coast. Had it been the eastern Long Island county’s decision alone to make, Donald Trump would … Full Story
Butera’s of Bay Shore: Long Island Italian-American Dining
8 Third Avenue Bay Shore, NY 11706 631-328-4948 Butera’s stands apart among Italian-American restaurants on Long Island, and there’s good reason for that. On the cusp of celebrating their 30th anniversary, the Butera family keeps their vision fresh as their … Full Story
Blueprint for Success: Fire Island Lighthouse Craft Beer Collaboration During Times of COVID
Navigation aids are helpful in reaching a destination, as is a beacon to light the way. Now as we surpass eight months since the pandemic reached our shores, along with the economic storm that followed, many charities on Long Island … Full Story
Hostile Climate: Recent Hate Crimes Disturb Harmony on Fire Island
The Police Blotter this publication prints in our newspaper over the summer is more often than not filled with mundane crimes – bicycle thefts, noisy house parties, and consumption of alcohol on the beach or public walkways being among the … Full Story
Beth Errico: 1972-2020
The sudden death of Beth Errico has proven to be a seismic event that has shaken much of Fire Island to its core. “I have no words,” said year round resident Robin Citriniti in an ashen voice as she sat … Full Story
Deer Decision: FINS Lawsuit Returned Due to Technicality
THE MOST RECENT ruling U.S. District Court Judge Sandra J. Feurstein made concerning the ongoing saga of the joint lawsuit of Animal Welfare Institute and Wildlife Preserves, Inc. against Fire Island National Seashore (FINS) on Aug. 4, 2020, is an … Full Story
The Long Short Summer
I CAN’T TAKE CREDIT for the headline. This was a term our Managing Editor Lorna Luniewski coined when we started newspaper production again, and it sums up our publishing season perfectly. We got a late start, and we are wrapping … Full Story