The spring meeting of the Kismet Community Association (KCA) on May 31 addressed current beach erosion and ongoing drainage issues. Fire Island communities are part of and dependent on local mainland townships, as well as the State and Federal governments. New homeowners may not fully understand the complexities involved with our relationships with outside government […]

The version of me that emerges each June awakens in the Atlantic Ocean’s salty mist. My first trip to the beach each season resets my brain into summer mode. After months spent away during the winter, I wander through my seasonal stomping grounds, taking note of what’s changed and what somehow never does. Boardwalk paths […]

“I’m growing spiritually, and now in my 81st year, I’ve become more understanding of myself and am really enjoying the journey of spirituality. I’m also in AA, and I share my so-called system of growth with others, and I’m having a great time.” — Lynne Milnes  Our cover artist shared this sentiment with me over […]

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 […]