Fire Island News Category
Fire Island Dance Festival Returning to Fire Island Pines July 2018
Fire Island Dance Festival will return to the Great South Bay the weekend of July 20-22, 2018. The festival has raised over $5.6 million for Dancers Responding to AIDS, a program of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, since its inception in 1995. Dancers Responding to AIDS ensures the proceeds of events like this one fund lifesaving […]
Environmentalist Group AMC Trying to Sell Fire Island Cabin, Gets Opposition from Board Members
Environmentalist group, Appalachian Mountain Club, is getting pushback from their board members on their decision to sell its cabin on Fire Island’s Atlantique. The cabin sits on 1.4 acres, has a main house that sleeps 24 and an education center, and it’s the only property in APC’s portfolio that’s 100% run by volunteers. The cabin […]
Saltaire Announces Plans to Renovate Village Hall
Fire Island’s Saltaire has announced plans to renovate Village Hall, as well as expand the post office to accommodate the online shopping era. Village administrator Mario Posillico has confirmed these plans by Butler Engineering. The plans include an updated electrical system, handicap accessibility and an elevator installation. The renovation will bring Village Hall, which is […]
Fire Island Ferries Orders 10th Ferry from Shipbuilder Blount Boats
There will soon be a new ferry that operates between Bay Shore and Fire Island. Fire Island Ferries has ordered its tenth ferry from shipbuilder Blount Bouts, based out of Warren, Rhode Island. The first ship Blount built for Fire Island Ferries was the Capt. Patterson in 1972. Behind Capt. Patterson, Blount Boats built Fire Island […]
National Park Service Announces Plan for Breach Made by Hurricane Sandy to Close Naturally
Fire Island’s National Park Service has announced a plan regarding the third breach within the Otis Pike Fire Island High Dune Wilderness Area, which was caused by Hurricane Sandy in 2012. The two other breaches caused by the devastating superstorm were filled in right away, but the third remained open because of its location inside […]
Vendors Wanted for Concession Services at Watch Hill and Sailors Haven Marinas
The National Park Service is now accepting vendor proposals for a concession opportunity at Fire Island National Seashore’s at Watch Hill and Sailors Haven, and campground services at Watch Hill. The Concession Contract would begin in 2019 and end in 2029. Proposals will be accepted through March 15, 2018 at 4pm. The concessions are open […]
‘Flying Santa’ Made it to Annual Fire Island Christmas Party Despite Snow and Freezing Temperatures
The snow and freezing temperatures couldn’t keep Santa away from Fire Island’s annual Fire Island Lighthouse Christmas party. This year was the 15th annual re-enactment of a 1953 aerial delivery of Christmas gifts to Godfried Mahler, then lighthouse keeper, and his family. Although there was no ‘Flying Santa’ this year, Santa still showed up by […]
Fire Island Gets New Pipe and Eight New Fire Hydrants
Superstorm Sandy destroyed all fire hydrants and water wells five years ago, and Fire Island hasn’t had functioning fire protection in the five years since. However, a new project funded by Suffolk County Water Authority and Brookhaven Town will restore fire protection by installing a 6,490-foot underground pipe and eight new fire hydrants. The project […]
Birdwatching on Fire Island: One of the Most Popular Locations in New York
Over 330 species of birds live on Fire Island, making it one of the most popular birdwatching locations in New York. To put it into perspective, that’s almost 1/3 of species living in North America. The best time to birdwatch is during the spring and fall migrations, which provides the unique opportunity to see some […]
October Storm Causes $2 Million Worth of Damages to Fire Island’s Davis Park Marina
Brookhaven Town officials say $2 million worth of damages were caused by an Oct. 29 storm that hit Fire Island, resulting in damaged docks, boardwalks, light fixtures, and plumbing and electrical systems. Officials said the damages will be repaired in time for 2018’s Memorial Day weekend. The marina has about 200 boat slips, used by […]