Cherry Picked is new play reading series is offering Fire Island residents and visitors a fresh way to engage with live theater, while spotlighting bold new works from LGBTQ+ voices. Pizza and a Play: The Cherry Picked Play Reading Series, presented by Cherry Grove Pizza and the Arts Project of Cherry Grove (APCG), in partnership […]

Weekend of July 12 BOFFO Performance Festival Fire Island Pines The BOFFO Performance Festival returns with a hot weekend of music, dance, and fun! Join the Day Festival on the beach and stay up late for the Night Festival, which goes until sunrise. Each part of the festival showcases performances and DJ sets from some […]

For half a century Rachel’s Restaurant and Bakery has been a beloved dining institution in Ocean Beach and Fire Island. On the summer of this milestone occasion we sat down with the woman behind the cookies, Rachel Doering herself, as well as her son , Joe and daughter-in-law Angela to explore the genesis of  this […]

Rudolph Valentino was part of the wave of early filmmaking on Long Island. “At the dawn of the 20th century, with the opening of one of the first film studios in the Bay Shore area, the South Shore became more than just a resort destination. The cool ocean breeze and the renowned resorts made these […]

Fire Island Ferry Company President Tim Mooney makes waves beyond the Great South Bay. According to the United States Coast Guard’s most recent yearly data, there were 2126 injuries and 564 deaths from ferry and recreational boating accidents in 2023. Overall, these dire stats have been unchanged over the past 20 years. However, since its […]

As co-founder of Dancers Responding to AIDS (DRA), Denise Roberts Hurlin has been leading the Fire Island Dance Festival since its inception. A dancer herself, she was a founding member of Parsons Dance in 1987 and danced with the Paul Taylor Dance Company for six years. The year 2025 will mark the 30th anniversary of […]

As the days linger and the promise fills the air, Long Island book lovers are packing their beach bags and curating their reading lists. Whether you’re lounging by a backyard pool, heading to JFK for a far-off adventure, or savoring a quiet afternoon at Robert Moses State Park, the right book can turn a good […]

This is my favorite weekend on the beach. I love the decorated houses, wild outfits, and especially the wagon parade. The best part is the grandstand announcer offering serious commentary on each unique wagon float, as the confused ferry arrivals exit into the chaos of tiny participants in wild costumes clutching their mini trophies and […]

The Beermann family marked 100 years in Ocean Bay Park on Saturday, June 21, with a spirited block party. Neighbors gathered for burgers, brews, and beats as DJ Harry turned Seneca into a dance floor. The celebration honored generations past and present—cheers to the next century of OBP memories. Flynn’s Fire Island, the beloved waterfront […]

Since we are celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Invasion, I am quoting the original column that I wrote on July 17, 1976: Cherry Grove–Invades the Pines Tea Dance-Sat at 6:30 p.m. With a “Drag-In,” 15 some very odd-of us from the Grove-all dressed in the early Grove style-took the water taxi and arrived at […]

It is always wonderful to see Jacki Smith and Dani return to the Green Dragon for some East Coast time. Welcome home! They do an outstanding job cheering on July 4 Parade marchers as they wind through the boardwalks on our most festive day. Thanks to everyone who comes out! Don’t forget that the lineup […]