Fire Island News & Great South Bay News Headlines Archive for August 23, 2025

Along Ocean Breeze Walk in Ocean Beach, a vibrant, colored mosaic mural by mosaic artist Wendy Erdmann captures the wonders of Atlantic Coast sea life and Fire Island culture with the iconic red wagon and bike, which bestows the distinction as the land with no cars.

Fire Island’s Magnificent Mosaics: The Craftsmanship of Wendy Erdmann

Posted on August 23, 2025

The Fire Island Lifeguard Tournament is always a favorite event to cover. Still, this year, Ocean Beach Police Officer Andrew Becher sent us something a little different – a view from above. A licensed and talented drone operator, Becher's photographs have won Fire Island News journalism awards in past years, and he may do so again, as he caught all the action from a different perspective. This year, the Golden Torpe went to the Town of Islip, a machine that is hard to beat, but Ocean Beach and Saltaire Village have taken home their share over the past summers for sure. The skills of all these brave men and women are evenly matched, making for a competitive and close match every time. It's a sport developed in the interests of saving lives along the water. Congratulations to all!

Fire Island Lifeguard Tournament from the Bird’s Eye View

Posted on August 23, 2025

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