Monthly Archives: July 2020
Female Coast Guard Recognized for Saving 2 Drowning Men Near Fire Island Lighthouse
Victoria Vanderhaden has become the second female Coast Guard to receive a Silver Lifesaving Medal after her heroic efforts saving two men from drowning off the coast of Fire Island in 2018. Vanderhaden was off duty at the time, walking along the boardwalk near the Fire Island Lighthouse on July 24, 2018. She noticed two […]
Northwell Health Opens Third Clinic on Fire Island for the Summer Season
Northwell Health has opened a third urgent care facility on Fire Island for the summer season. The new location is in Saltaire, following locations in Cherry Grove and Ocean Beach. COVID-19 testing won’t be offered at the clinics, but summer emergencies that are non-life-threatening like insect bites, minor injuries and allergic reactions can be treated. […]