Now with the collected data studied for nearly 18 months, the process is becoming more formalized with what are being called Civic Engagement Opportunities, which includes a Public Comment Period time window that is swiftly closing on May 20, 2022. Response in this time frame could affect driving regulation policy on Fire Island for years if not decades to come.
An End to Alfresco Dining in Ocean Beach
Outdoor dining is a strong part of Fire Island’s restaurant culture, and this revocation does not affect the majority of establishments in the Ocean Beach business district – However, it does impact a few of the family-style restaurants that lack waterfront views but attract high summer traffic by offering square-meals at reasonable price.
SERVICE RESTORED: Ferries Running Again in Ocean Beach with Agreement Pending
The service interruption lasted nearly two weeks – an unprecedented impasse for this symbiotic relationship that has lasted over 70 years.
HELP WANTED: Fire Island News is Hiring for the 2022 Season
Fire Island News, now celebrating 65 years of publication, is seeking good people to fill positions in sales, marketing, events coordinator and administrative support, to be performed from our Bay Shore office – as well as writer and photo contributors working on assignment on Fire Island and South Shore Long Island on a freelance basis.
Fire Island News Seeks Late Night Photographer
Fire Island News is seeking proposals from professional photographers to capture the essence of the island’s events, nightlife and character.
DEAD IN THE WATER: Contract Negotiations Breakdown Between Fire Island Ferries and Ocean Beach Village – Service Suspension Looms on March 1st
“We feel like the ferry company has a gun to our head,” said Ocean Beach Mayor James S. Mallott in a telephone interview.
Kenan’s Visit to Fire Island: A Photo Compilation
Kenan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning to acquire, or possess – and he certainly did take possession of Long Island and much of the Northeast. According to the Town of Islip, the Winter Storm last week on January 29, 2022 was officially classified a blizzard in Suffolk County leaving the second-highest daily snowfall amount of record for Long Island.
Dockside in Winter
On a Tuesday afternoon during this frigid January on Fire Island, ferry service had resumed after several days of suspension due to bay ice conditions. Through it all foot traffic remained at a steady pace at Dockside Brick Oven Pizza & Deli – the only grocery store on the island that is open this time of year.
All Paws Onboard with #BettyWhiteChallenge for Islip Animal Shelter and Adopt-A-Pet-Center
The Town of Islip Animal Shelter and Adopt-A-Pet Center is inviting residents interested in making a donation in Betty White’s name to either mail $5 to the Animal Shelter, or choose from one of the items available on the shelter’s Amazon Wish List. All items purchased from the Wish List ship for FREE to the Islip Animal Shelter. Monetary donations to the Shelter will be used to purchase bedding, toys, food and other animal necessities.
Fire Island’s Year in Pictures 2021
While not without its share of turbulence, the year 2021 will be remembered as one that made history, and some of the best memories are often made when we least expect it.