Fire Island News

06/11/2026

Raisinghistory's Joseph Smith explores new frontiers on the 250th anniversary of our nation. Most New York metro area lighthouses know him for his spot-on channeling of Augustine Fresnel at Fire Island Lighthouse, but on June 20, he will bring another pivotal figure back to life as he portrays Long Island's own founding father, William Floyd himself.

As the nation approaches America’s 250th anniversary, the Fire Island Lighthouse Preservation Society invites visitors to explore the stories that shaped both

06/11/2026

SPORTS WITH BALLS is having a moment in New York right now, and our sporting history roots grow deep—and Long Island has its own shore in that legacy. 🏀 ⚽️ ⚾️

Think you know baseball? Sure, you’re familiar with how the game is played today, with its pitch clock, 400-foot home runs, and the designated hitter—but what

06/10/2026

Have you read our community columns? They are the heart and soul of every issue of Fire Island News. Read them all, even if you do not live or visit that community. Each column is unique, but shares so many common bonds.

Our hectic summer schedule has begun. The Arts Project of Cherry Grove (APCG) kicked off the season with its opening-season party, featuring four

06/09/2026

YouTube personality Matt Dolitsky has contributed photos to Fire Island News steadily over the years. So when he ran into legal trouble, we took notice and followed his case. We are pleased to see that this matter has reached a satisfactory conclusion.

Long Island-based digital creator Matt Dolitsky now has his name cleared, as a New Jersey State Superior Court Judge overturned his guilty verdict for

06/09/2026

The Fire Island and Great South Bay summer camp guide you need right now!

Let your little ones burn off their energy while you soak up the sun at exciting summer camp programs! From lifeguard training to arts and crafts, outdoor

06/08/2026

FIN AND FINNED: Fire Island News Environmental writer Farrah Leone discusses fish travels, as we continue to celebrate . 🦈

Researchers at Stony Brook University in the Frisk-Shipley Laboratory can tell you using something called “acoustic telemetry.”

06/08/2026

June 8 is , and the answer to what we can do to do better by our local bodies of water may be lying right at our feet—read the fine print! If the drainage grate reads "DO NOT POLLUTE - DRAINS TO WATERWAYS," heed that message. On Fire Island, for visitors or residents, this may mean not pouring your beer or soda down that shoot. For bars and restaurants, this means they should be mindful of how they wash down their tables in the morning. Bleach or other cleaning solvents should never go down this drain! To do so is a crime against our waterways and a possible DEC violation. 💧

06/08/2026

Privacy or luxury—which is more important to you?

I don’t believe buyers are necessarily choosing one wellness amenity over space, or vice versa, because each community on Fire Island offers its own unique

06/07/2026

One of the crown jewel restaurants on Fire Island is Top of the Bay Bistro in Cherry Grove. Now, its longtime beloved chef is also the owner.

Situated across from the Cherry Grove dock, Top of the Bay Bistro on Fire Island offers stunning views of the Great South Bay—along with an exceptional