Fire Island News Category
Governor Cuomo to Deploy 32 Rail Cars to the Fire Island and Twelve Mile Reefs to Help Artificial Reef Expansion
Governor Cuomo has announced plans to deploy 32 rail cars to the Fire Island and Twelve Mile Reefs to support artificial reef expansion efforts – 16 to each reef. These efforts help both the tourism and recreation industries of Long Island and assist in improving marine life. Wells Fargo Rail Corporation has also donated 75 […]
Fire Island Animal Welfare Society Hosting Virtual Wine Event to Replace Annual Fundraiser Canceled by COVID-19
Mark your calendars for Nov. 1 from 4-5pm to enjoy the pleasure of wine in the comfort of your own home while benefiting a good cause. Kerry Menger of Scout & Cellar Clean-Crafted Wine will be hosting a virtual wine event to benefit the Fire Island Animal Welfare Society. The annual Fire Island Animal Welfare […]
The Fire Island Ferries Receives Public Service Award from the U.S. Coast Guard
The Fire Island Ferries was recognized after crew members saved six passengers from a sinking boat back in July. Their heroic efforts were celebrated when they received the Public Service Award from the U.S. Coast Guard at the end of August. It was the actions of Fire Island Ferries Capt. Luke Kaufman and crew members […]
Fire Island Lighthouse Vandalized Days After Re-Opening Following COVID-19 Lockdown
Just days after re-opening following the COVID-19 lockdown, the Fire Island Lighthouse was vandalized with graffiti. Fire Island National Seashore Superintendent Alex Romero said this act is one of several that took place on National Park Service property, although authorities are not sure if the acts are connected. The incident happened on Monday, July, 27, […]
Fire Island Businesses Staying Open Past Labor Day This Year
This unconventional year has forced business owners in Fire Island to make an unconventional decision about keeping their doors open past the usual season. Many Fire Island restaurants and other businesses have made the decision to stay open past Labor Day this year, attempting to offer visitors somewhere to go to escape New York City […]
Great American Outdoors Act to Fund Maintenance Projects at Fire Island National Parks
President Trump signed the Great American Outdoors Act into law on August 4, 2020, which guarantees funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund for national parks, including our very own Fire Island parks. This new legislation will fund much needed maintenance projects at five Fire Island national parks – including The William Floyd Estate, […]
Fire Island National Seashore to Host Webinars on Off-Road Vehicle Driving Program
The Fire Island National Seashore will host two webinars on the off-road vehicle driving program project, taking place on Sept. 2 at 6:30 p.m. and again on Sept. 16 at 1 p.m. The webinars will feature both a presentation on the ongoing project, as well as give the public an opportunity to participate in a […]
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. […]
Fire Island to Moriches Inlet Stabilization Project (FIMI) Complete as of June 11
New York First Congressional District Republican Party congressman, Lee Zeldin, has confirmed the Fire Island to Moriches Stabilization Project (FIMI) has been completed as of June 11. The United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) completed the final placement of sand after residents waited years for their beaches to be restored from the damage of […]