On August 5, the People’s Arc of Suffolk donated $1,000 to St. Ann’s Episcopal Church in Sayville to support the restoration of its historic bell tower, further strengthening a partnership that has created meaningful opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout the community. The restoration project will preserve one of Sayville’s historic landmarks and ensure the […]

When NYU Langone officially opened its Ambulatory Care Center on East Main Street in Patchogue on July 13, it marked a major addition to the village. “The day of the official opening, they had surgeries going on,” Patchogue Mayor Paul Pontieri said. “NYU Langone is looking to make these additions with the hospital in East […]

In 1927, five determined swimmers set out to swim across the Great South Bay. One hundred years later, the Maggie Fischer Memorial Cross Bay Swim is a nationally treasured event that has raised over a million dollars for the Hospice Care Network’s Children and Family Bereavement Program and funds an annual scholarship at St. Anthony’s […]

What’s going on the the community of Seaview came up during an Ocean Beach Board of Trustees meeting on July 18, when Ocean Beach Fire Department (OBFD) Chief George Hesse said the department, which covers the eastern neighboring community, had informed the Town of Islip that Seaview’s water supply is deficient, potentially leaving the community […]

On July 26, thousands of runners and supporters converged on Fire Island for the fourth annual Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk, an event that has grown nearly tenfold since its debut and is now raising questions about how much the barrier island can absorb. A steady stream of ferries carried participants to the […]

Shakespeare in the Park: A Midsummer Night’s Dream Saturday, August 15 (2 p.m.) Islip Arts Council and Studio Theater of Long Island Shakespeare Troupe present “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” a comedy by William Shakespeare, as part of Islip Arts Council’s Free Summer Arts in the Parks. The performance will take place at Brookside Park in […]

Fire Island National Seashore hosted a public workshop, “Discussing Potential Pathways Connecting Communities,” on July 24 at Whyte Hall in Fire Island Pines. The workshop introduced two potential community connections for future study: Fire Island Lighthouse to Kismet and Cherry Grove to Fire Island Pines. Superintendent Alexcy Romero emphasized that the meeting was the first […]

Immerse yourself in the whimsical world of William Shakespeare, right in your own neighborhood! Each summer, in addition to art classes, concerts, movie nights, and showcases, the Islip Arts Council (IAC) presents a free Shakespeare in the Park series throughout the Town of Islip. This year, a small group of actors from Studio Theatre of […]

John Searles has worn just about every hat the publishing world offers: novelist, editor, book critic, television pundit, and, perhaps most importantly, a passionate reader. After years of helping shape books and magazines, including a long stint at Cosmopolitan, he has written five unforgettable novels: Boy Still Missing, Strange But True (later adapted into a feature film), Help for the […]

As we approach mid-August, our upcoming issue of Fire Island News covers a range of topics near and dear to Fire Islanders and residents who live by the Great South Bay. First, let’s start with the compelling artwork on our front cover, contributed by Long Island-based artist Michael White. It was a big hit in […]