June is Pride Month, and we celebrate it here with reverence. Its roots lie in safe havens such as Fire Island, Provincetown, San Francisco and New York City. Now, villages and hamlets across Long Island, including Babylon, Sayville, and Patchogue, also hold parades, film festivals, and other social gatherings to keep the dialogue going strong. […]

A contentious local election season in the Village of Ocean Beach peaked between May 25 and May 29, when campaign lawn signs began disappearing from the private properties of candidate supporters on Ocean Breeze Walk, Evergreen Walk, and Ocean Road between 1:10 and 3:30 p.m. A total of 10 properties were affected, according to the […]

From block parties to a waterfront celebration to an art show that attracts thousands, summer is a time to explore everything communities along the Great South Bay have to offer. From Babylon to Patchogue, you’ll want to circle the dates for these summer festivals on your calendar. Babylon Village Block Party The Babylon Village Block […]

Saturday, June 6 (11 a.m.-10 p.m.) Love Wins International Film Festival Experience a powerful celebration of storytelling, style, and unapologetic expression presented by Love Wins International Film Festival and Babylon Pride 2026. Discounted ticket options from Fire Island are available through Sayville Ferry. The festival takes place at the Sayville Theater, 103 Railroad Ave., and […]

Calling all chefs! Top Toque is coming back to Ocean Beach on June 20. Twelve chefs—six home chefs and six downtown pros—will receive a mystery box of four ingredients. Once the timer starts, they will have 60 minutes to create a dish of their own choosing that uses all four ingredients. Two winners, one from […]

A missing house cat from the Fire Island Pines has been reunited with his owner overseas after more than a year and a half. Kevin, a black cat who went missing in June 2024, was found in January during a routine trapping effort conducted by Boardwalk Pet Rescue, a 501(c)(3) animal rescue organization based in […]

Sheri Lapidus Licensed Real Estate Salesperson Fire Island Sales & Rentals sheri@fisr.com (516) 445-2394   There are definitely still rental opportunities on Fire Island, but timing is becoming increasingly important. With this particularly harsh past winter, many renters began their searches earlier than usual, and some of the most sought-after weeks are largely booked, especially […]

John Francis Rizzo, told us his story upon meeting him in Sayville. He is an award-winning filmmaker and photographer, had already made transgender films in the Philippines and Thailand before he turned to Amsterdam to direct his first feature documentary, Trans Rising. After connecting with a gender psychologist online through LinkedIn, who suggested reaching out […]

Dreary weather may have dampened Ocean Beach on Memorial Day weekend, but civic-minded residents were undeterred in attending the candidate forum, which drew a packed house at the community center on May 22, hosted by the Ocean Beach Association (OBA). The forum gave voters the opportunity to hear from candidates for mayor, trustee, and village […]

Atlantique Summer Kickoff Saturday, May 30 (1-4 p.m.) Join the Atlantique team, with help from the Strong and Grover families, for an afternoon of great food, community, and Fire Island fun at Atlantique Marina, 10 Shore Walk, Atlantique. Serving a classic BBQ buffet and soft drinks, it’s a great chance to connect and kick off […]

From Kismet to Davis Park, the Fire Island business market is looking strong this summer. Vacant storefronts rarely stay vacant for long in our communities, and this season is no exception. We spoke with the owners of several new businesses that will be opening for the first time this season or have recently opened.   […]

2026 is a mayoral election year for the Incorporated Village of Ocean Beach. With seven candidates vying for four seats on the Ocean Beach Village Board, this is one of the more competitive races in recent memory. The election is scheduled for June 5 at the Ocean Beach Community House from 8 a.m. to 9 […]