While visitors often come to Fire Island with a dining reservation or two in mind, locals know there’s a rhythm to eating here, one that embraces the cravings that come with a day spent under the sun. To live like a local, you have to eat like one, too! In the mornings: Every Fire Island […]

During a June 28 ceremony marking the unveiling of the museum’s newly installed Black Hawk helicopter, the Town of Brookhaven presented a $5,000 donation to the Lt. Michael P. Murphy Navy SEAL Museum in West Sayville. Brookhaven Town Supervisor Daniel J. Panico joined veterans, community members, and supporters for the event, where the helicopter was […]

CM Performing Arts Center (CMPAC) presents musicals, plays, community events, and educational programs throughout the year. While its productions entertain thousands of theatergoers annually, one initiative has become especially meaningful: Sensory Sensitive Performances, thoughtfully designed for neurodivergent audience members and those with sensory sensitivities. Theater has long offered a magical escape into another world. It […]

Public murals are perhaps the most ubiquitous and arguably the most underappreciated form of art in our society. They are certainly the most democratic, freely connecting diverse artists with mass audiences at no cost. At their best, they are both functional (brightening otherwise bland public spaces) and impactful (from Diego Rivera’s works around the labor […]

The Blind Spot, founded in 1985 by Matthew Arceri, is a family-owned business offering a wide range of window treatments for clients throughout Nassau and Suffolk counties, including homes on Fire Island. Today, the Blind Spot is co-owned by brothers Joseph and John Arceri. Whether you’re a longtime homeowner or a new one, selecting the […]

The Suffolk County Police Department (SCPD) is offering a cash reward for information leading to the identification of individuals who damaged and stole property at Corey Beach in Blue Point around 3 a.m. on July 5. Video surveillance footage suggests the suspects are a half-dozen young adult or possibly underage males involved in the incident, […]

Perhaps it is just a coincidence that the colorful floral artwork on the cover of our July 17 edition of Fire Island News is named Lori Bloom—then again, maybe it isn’t! Active on Fire Island both artistically and civically, she is part of a two-person art exhibition at the Ocean Beach Historical Society, opening July […]

If you were to look up the phrase “A rolling stone gathers no moss,” it would be fair to expect a picture of Warren Haynes looking back at you. The former Allman Brothers Band guitarist and founding member of jam-band stalwarts Gov’t Mule is the epitome of someone who keeps multiple plates spinning. Haynes and […]

Run to the Pump 5k  Saturday, July 18 (9 a.m.)  Join the Bay Shore Fire Department Engine Company at the Run to the Pump 5 K. The main run starts at 9 a.m. at Walker Beach in Brightwaters, with a free run at 8:30 a.m. Beer as well as food from the Impractical Smokers food […]

Seatuck Environmental Association will begin transitioning out of the home it has occupied for the past 20 years. The conservation group announced on June 15, 2026, that it will end its stewardship role at the Scully Estate on South Bay Avenue in Islip. The organization plans to fully vacate the property by the end of […]

There are so many things to love about Davis Park, from finding joy on rainy days by playing board games and listening to D.J. NiKo at the bar to basking on the beach and cooking up a storm. Our island home has it all. We also appreciate seeing long-time friends who return again and again. […]