Fire Island News

10/21/2025

Our local elected officials make a difference, and the loss of Village of Babylon Trustee Sean Goodwin last month is evidence of that.

Babylon Village is mourning the loss of cherished resident and beloved Trustee Sean Goodwin, whose unwavering devotion to serving his community will remain

10/21/2025

Three cheers for local authors and the scary tales they sometimes tell!

Just in time to scare you silly this Halloween, Sayville native and short story horror writer John Collins has penned a horror-able novella, The Leeds Point

10/20/2025

rallies took place at over a dozen locations on Long Island on October 18, and hundreds more across the nation. There was a definite New Orleans vibe to the one at Patchogue Lake. Photo courtesy of Steve Birkeland.

10/20/2025

A 14-year-old Mastic Beach teen has been reported as missing. Suffolk County Police Department are appealing to the public for help in locating him.

Suffolk County Police Department detectives are seeking the public’s help to locate a Mastic Beach teen who has been reported missing.

10/19/2025

'Tis the season to roll out some Halloween stories! Let's start with Sagtikos Manor Historical Society, shall we?

Sagtikos Manor is a place of Suffolk County history, and sometimes history includes hauntings.

10/19/2025

Ocean Beach was the Halloween scene as costumed revelers had their choice of bars to mix in for one spooktakular night. They included CJ's Restaurant and Bar, Housers Bar, The Dunes Ocean Beach, and The Last Resort – a well-done coordinated effort by the Ocean Beach Chamber of Commerce. Photos by Shoshanna McCollum.

10/18/2025

In the heart of autumn, what goes on with the real estate markets along the Great South Bay neighborhoods of Long Island? Local realtor talks strategy in this month's Real Estate Roundtable.

Nicholas Amato

10/17/2025

GET JIGGY WITH IT! is coming, and it's time to get into that spooky spirit 🎃

Friday, October 17

10/16/2025

The 5th annual Birdability Week takes place from October 20 to 26, and Friends of Connetquot River State Park Preserve is committed to the mission of making birdwatching accessible to all.

Birdwatching is for everybody, but it’s not always easy. Friends of Connetquot understands that birding truly is for everybody and anybody, regardless of disability or other health concerns. Through education, outreach, and advocacy, Birdability works to ensure the birding community and the outdoo...

10/15/2025

We are not just reporters, but patrons. Congratulations, Kismet Coffee Company, on your new flagship café in the heart of downtown Bay Shore!

Kismet Coffee, previously located next to Fire Island Vines in Bay Shore, has now opened a new, expanded location a few stores away at 45 W. Main St. The

10/15/2025

The ex-NYPD officer is a North Babylon resident, the other driver from Bay Shore. Both face stiff prison sentences if found guilty of the charges related to last year's fatal crash in West Islip.

Former NYPD police officer Steven Cadet was indicted on manslaughter, assault and more for a high-speed crash that killed 22-year-old Anna Wilson.