Mark your calendars. Thursday, July 14 is the scheduled date for the Cross Bay Swim of 2022. (Rain date Friday, July 15.) More details TBA in the near future.
Ocean Beach Settles Ex-cops’ Suit for $85K
The Incorporated Village of Ocean Beach settled for $85,000 a lawsuit in which five former seasonal village police officers alleged that they were wrongfully terminated for not participating in corruption in the department. It was a tepid conclusion to a scandalous case that drew national headlines when the suit was first filed in 2007, as the plaintiffs originally sought $350 million in damages.
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.
Christmas Cull Announcement: Fire Island National Seashore Plans to Shoot More Deer for the New Year
On Christmas Day Fire Island National Seashore (FINS) announced deer culling operations will once again commence in 2022. The announced window of operations from January 3 through February 28, 2022.
OBFD Holiday Three Lighting
Brought to you by the Ocean Beach Fire Department, an annual Fire Island holiday tradition returns on Saturday, December 11, 2021. Meet for holiday cheer at CJ’s Restaurant and Bar @ 5 p.m. Congregate at the OB Village Green … Full Story
Barrier Beach Lights: Smith Point Light Show
A stark beach combined with dark skies from the recent new moon, created the perfect dramatic backdrop for a drive-thru of this year’s Smith Point Light Show. A Long Island tradition 18 years strong, 2021 marks the fifth year it is being held on the camp grounds of Suffolk County Park’s Smith Point beach, making it the only public holiday light show that takes place on Fire Island.
Smith Point Light Show 2021
Benefiting the Girl Scouts of Suffolk County, it is 1.5 miles of most imaginative drive-through light show displays in the region, against the backdrop of beautiful Smith Point County Park.
Gentlemen’s’ Hour at CJ’s: Thanksgiving 2021
Then there is the mid-afternoon lull, after the ferry has taken most of the workers away, but before the families start coming in – and this particular lull happens to be populated by men – save the barmaid and this writer.
Thanksgiving Dinner at CJ’s
Fire Island’s best Thanksgiving tradition is back as CJ’s Restaurant and Bar invites all residents, Fire Island employees, construction crews and visitors alike for a complimentary turkey dinner with all the trimmings.
FAWNS, FLOODS & FELINES
Things were not so carefree for the creamy gray tiger in the summer of 2020, when she was discovered by former Ocean Beach Mayor Thomas Schwarz in Lonelyville.