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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 […]
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 Beach House Hotel in Ocean Bay Park Opens June 25
The former Fire Island Hotel has been newly renovated and has now become the Fire Island Beach House. Located at 25 Cayuga Street in Ocean Bay Park, the new Fire Island hot spot opened on June 25. Owner George Breres and his team, some with previous experience running hotels in Montauk, saw the opportunity to […]
Coronavirus Restrictions Result in a Different Kind of Summer Kick-Off for Fire Island
The unofficial start of Fire Island’s summer season is Memorial Day weekend, but due to concerns and restrictions surrounding COVID-19, this year’s kick-off looked a lot different. Fire Island officials are doing everything they can to keep Coronavirus out, which has proven successful as the barrier island continues to have zero cases. However, these fears […]
Cherry Grove Community Association Organizes Send-off to Captain Mike Jayne, Sayville Ferry Service Retiree
Captain Mike Jayne, who worked for the Sayville Ferry Service for 55 years, was given a proper portside send-off on April 28 for his last voyage before retiring. The send-off was organized by the Cherry Grove Community Association Inc. (CGCAI), thanking him for transporting crowds to Cherry Grove and Fire Island Pines by ferry for […]