Fire Island News & Great South Bay News Headlines Archive for November 19, 2025

The once extravagant William K. Vanderbilt Estate, Idle Hour, has been an eyesore to the community since Dowling College closed its doors nine years ago. Plagued by vandals and delinquent activity, the once architectural jewel of Gilded Age Estates has been a burden to the surrounding community and remained unutilized until recently.

Oakdale

Dowling Campus to be Used for Police Training, but Still Faces an Uncertain Future

Posted on November 19, 2025

The roof of El Greko kitchen in Montego Bay, Jamaica destroyed during the passage of Hurricane Melissa.

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