Tag: fire island
TV Crew for Nat Geo Wild’s ‘When Sharks Attack’ Films on Fire Island
A film crew for Nat Geo Wild shot the show ‘When Sharks Attack’ at Robert Moses State Park and Atlantique beach earlier this month following two children getting bit last month. One bite is confirmed to be a shark bite, and the other is believed to be a shark bite as well. The show will […]
Fire Island National Seashore Rated No. 1 Beach in New York State by Readers of USA Today
We always knew Fire Island’s natural beauty and renowned beaches placed the island among the top vacation destinations, but a new poll has solidified the barrier island’s spot as the best beach destination in the state. USA Today’s 2018 Readers’ Choice rankings have revealed that readers chose Fire Island National Seashore as the No .1 rated […]
Ocean Beach to Get $50 Million Makeover
Fire Island’s Ocean Beach village is getting a major makeover, with updates to its infrastructure, new buildings and other upgrades. The village, which consists of 612 residential homes, will get a new water tower, public safety building, renovated employee apartments, new wells and updated municipal buildings. A new ferry terminal will provide a jail, freight […]
Watch Hill Marina Reopens after Nearly 2 Years of Renovations
After closing in September 2016, Fire Island’s Watch Hill marina reopened on May 18 just in time for summer. The $5.4 million project was originally scheduled to be completed for the 2017 season, but it was delayed and went up another $1.5 million in price. The renovations corrected electrical damage following superstorm Sandy in 2012 […]
Walk to Fire Island’s Kismet from Robert Moses State Park this Summer
We’ve all used the ferry as a tried and true means of transportation to get to Fire Island, but there’s another option that provides plenty of exercise and a new perspective of the island. This summer, try walking from Robert Moses State Park to the westernmost community of Kismet, with a lunch break at Surf’s […]
Fire Island National Seashore Superintendent Chris Soller Retires
Karl “Chris” Soller, Superintendent of the Fire Island National Seashore for over four decades, retired in March 2018. He served as superintendent for longer than any before him, and he served as the first openly gay superintendent of FINS. Soller’s accomplishments during his 41 years of service include creating a new General Management Plan, Deer […]
Changes in Saltaire: Golf Cart Service Expanding, Post Office Might Be Closing
Fire Island’s Saltaire will be undergoing some changes this season – expanding a golf cart service for those with mobility issues and possibly losing the town’s post office due to overwhelmed staff. The expansion of the golf cart service is a definite, while there’s been no formal announcement of the post office closing. Golf Cart […]
Fire Island National Seashore Program Allows Artists to Live for Free on Fire Island this Summer
The 2018 Artist-in-Residence program, offered by the Fire Island National Seashore, allows up to four lucky artists to live for free on Fire Island for two weeks this summer while they create art. The program was created back in 2013 and since its inception, seventeen artists have participated. Artists were encouraged to apply for the program […]
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 […]