As Scott made a point of mentioning to me , The Island Mermaid has been in operation for 32 years this summer. There are reasons for its success.
Steve Einig: 1957-2022
Two-term Ocean Beach Village Trustee, former President of the Ocean Beach Association as well as “Mr. Sandpiper” himself, Steven Einig passed away shortly after Valentine’s Day.
2022: Issue 1
2022: Issue 1
EDITOR’S WINDOW: “Safe Passage”
Is there really such a thing as breaking with the past or do we take the knowledge and experiences we gained in order to embark on the next leg of our journey? Today I stand before you not just as a writer or the editor of this publication, but one of its subjects as I swallow the bitter ashes of loss. I write this column with my own husband’s name included among the obituaries we open the 2022 Memorial Day Weekend issue with.
Fire Islanders Process Proposed FINS Driving Regs
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.