Saturday, June 20 Bromley Caldari House Tour (1-4 p.m.) The Fire Island Pines Historical Society will host the Bromley Caldari House Tour on Saturday, June 20, from 1 to 4 p.m., offering a rare opportunity to step inside seven notable Fire Island Pines homes designed by renowned architects Scott Bromley and Jerry Caldari. Known for […]

This Father’s Day falls on the First Day of Summer. It’s been a few years since that last happened, and because this issue also coincides with the Juneteenth holiday, we pause to consider the convergence of these events. Fathers, because we all have one, and sometimes more. The role they play in our lives charts […]

The Press Club of Long Island (PCLI) honored Schneps Media’s Long Island publications with a total of 17 journalism awards for Dan’s Papers, Long Island Press (LIP), and affiliate Nassau County publications at the Inn at Fox Hollow in Woodbury on June 4. Four of those awards in the clutch were bestowed upon Fire Island […]

Over the past decade, the once-proud and elegant Dowling College campus in Oakdale has had its share of trials and tribulations, including trespassers and vandals after the institution closed in 2016. Even its brief use as a Suffolk County Police Department training ground could not keep trouble away. Now the embattled Idle Hour campus is […]

The lyrics of the classic Village People song ring true. It is fun to stay at the Y.M.C.A., especially if you’re an art student in New York City (NYC) during the ‘80s, which is the case for Evan, the protagonist in Sloane by Kevin Banks. At the beginning of the novel, Banks describes Sloane as […]

The Cherry Grove community gathered at the historic Community House & Theater to unveil and dedicate a new 60-foot Pride flag mast overlooking the Grove at the first meeting of the 2026 season for the Cherry Grove Community Association Inc. (CGCAI) on May 17. Rising above the rooftop facing the Great South Bay—where Cherry Grove’s […]

The Alzheimer’s Disease Resource Center, Inc. (ADRC) will host its annual 5k walk and brain health festival on Saturday, June 20, 2026. The walk will take place at  Marjorie Post Park, 451 Unqua Road, Massapequa, NY., from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. “This family-friendly event brings together individuals, caregivers, and supporters to raise awareness and […]

Mid-June is bringing a week full of festivals, live music, Pride celebrations, community gatherings, and outdoor fun. Whether you’re spending the weekend by the bay, exploring local art and vendors, or dancing along to live performances, there’s no shortage of ways to get out and enjoy the season. Here are some of the events happening […]

Juneteenth, observed annually on June 19, commemorates the day in 1865 when enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, learned of their freedom, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued. Recognized as a federal holiday since 2021, Juneteenth celebrates freedom and provides an opportunity to reflect on African American history, culture, and the ongoing […]

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 about its roots? Now, fans of America’s pastime can see how the game was played in its early days when the Brooklyn Atlantics and New York Mutuals vintage baseball […]

As the nation approaches America’s 250th anniversary, the Fire Island Lighthouse Preservation Society invites visitors to explore the stories that shaped both Long Island and the country through its 250/200 Celebration Evening Presentation Series. Running through September at the Fire Island Lighthouse, the multi-part series combines history presentations, live character portrayals, sunset tower tours, and […]

Our hectic summer schedule has begun. The Arts Project of Cherry Grove (APCG) kicked off the season with its opening-season party, featuring four exceptionally smart and talented contestants who ran for Homecoming Queen: Champagne Bubbles, Ivy Stalls, Violet Tide, and Flagarina. Each contestant performed, changed outfits, and made their best case for why they should […]