Monthly Archives: January 2019
Brookhaven Town Sent 2 Patrol Officers to Fire Island During Government Shutdown
The federal government has reopened for now, but Fire Island was able to receive some help from Brookhaven town during the shutdown. Brookhaven town officials offered two public safety officers and harbormasters to oversee Fire Island to temporarily stand in for workers furloughed by the federal government shutdown. Although Brookhaven Councilman Dan Panico said the public […]
Fire Island National Seashore Superintendent, Alex Romero, Outlines Goals for 2019
Fire Island National Seashore Superintendent, Alex Romero, who started his new position three months ago, is giving Fire Island residents an update on his plans for 2019. As Superintendent, Romero oversees 40 year-round employees and 75 summer employees on Fire Island, as well as the 300 residents who live on the barrier island year-round and […]
The Coalition for Fire Island Wastewater Solutions Seeks State Funding to Fix Outdated Fire Island Sewage Infrastructure
The Coalition for Fire Island Wastewater Solutions is seeking an alternative to their current sewage system, seeking $500,000 in state funding to propose changing its outdated infrastructure. Over 20 nonprofit organizations, government agencies and elected officials have joined forces to request state funding for a study that would offer possible alternatives. One possible update to Fire […]
Fire Island Home Designed by Famous Architect Horace Gifford Now on the Market
A home designed by famed architect Horace Gifford is now on the market in Fire Island for $795,000. Built in 1975, the bedroom has four bedrooms and four bathrooms, complete with views of the Atlantic Ocean from the roof deck. Gifford is well known for his modernist approach to home design, as well as his […]