When writing about a longtime local dining establishment, it’s not always about what is new as much as reminding the reader how good we have it. Yes, CJ’s is known as the “Home of the Rocket Fuel” and the … Full Story
Fire Island Lighthouse Vandalized with Graffiti
Less than one week after reopening to the public after the COVID-19 lockdown, Fire Island Lighthouse was defaced with graffiti on Monday, July 27, 2020. Animated response on our Facebook page mirrored the sadness and outrage our readership felt … Full Story
Saturday July 25 Structure Fire in Dunewood
A smoky fire visible for miles along the beach, as well on the other side of the bay, broke out on Saturday afternoon, July 25, in the community of Dunewood. Fair Harbor Fire Department Chief Brendan Reynolds confirmed it was … Full Story
Get Baked Tuesdays at Cherry Grove Pizza and Italian Restaurant
179 Ocean Walk Cherry Grove, NY 11782 516-597-6766 Ordinarily when visiting Cherry Grove, I reach for one of my better summer dresses, but the heat wave had lingered for days, and every frock in my closet just looked too damn … Full Story
DINING REVIEW: Lunch at Matthew’s Seafood House
935 Bay Walk Ocean Beach, New York 11770 (631) 583-8016 • www.matthewsseafood.com Matthew’s Seafood House holds a lot of memories for us, for my husband John especially. Through his friend Casey he moonlighted there on weekends in the 1980s, … Full Story
Fire Island Unmasked
WHEN ONE FIRE ISLAND community is in trouble, all of us are in trouble. So when things hit the fan in Fire Island Pines over Fourth of July Weekend, I knew that our publication had to respond – not with … Full Story
2020 Vision
HELLO AND WELCOME TO our debut issue of Fire Island News this summer, reimagined so to be more sustainable for these unusual times we are presently living in. It is a leaner paper without some of the bells and whistles … Full Story
DINING REVIEW: Bad Boy Burritos at The Pantry
When it came to what’s new with food on Fire Island, talk of Bad Boy Burritos was on everyone’s lips. There is little surprise why. The black and white Jolly Roger logo strategically placed outside The Pantry kind of beckons, … Full Story
Kline’s Proprietor Edward Lindberg: 1942-2020
By Shoshanna McCollum ~ Family man, service veteran, fireman, retired police detective and longtime proprietor of the local favorite variety store in Ocean Beach known as Kline’s, Edward “Ed” Lindberg died last month at the age of 78. In a … Full Story
FIMI “Complete” According to Zeldin
A published statement issued by the office of U.S. Congressman Lee Zeldin recently announced the final placement of sand for the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Fire Island to Moriches Inlet Stabilization Project (FIMI) as of June 11, … Full Story