Monthly Archives: September 2020
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 […]