Fire Island News & Great South Bay News Headlines Archive for September 25, 2025

A boating party of four adults endured over three harrowing hours off the coast of Fire Island, in the open Atlantic Ocean, before the dramatic U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) water rescue was safely achieved.

Boat Collision Offshore of Fire Island Involves U.S. Coast Guard and NYPD in Rescue – One Hospitalized

Posted on September 25, 2025

After surviving a devastating fire that destroyed its sister shop in Sayville almost a year ago, Paper Doll Curiosity Shoppe in Patchogue will close its doors as of December 1. This decision comes just about a month after the triumphant reopening of Paper Doll Vintage Boutique in August.

Paper Doll Curiosity Shoppe in Patchogue Announces its Closure

Posted on September 25, 2025

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