Fire Island News & Great South Bay News Headlines Archive for June 11, 2026

Think you know baseball? Sure, you’re familiar with how the game is played today, with its pitch clock, 400-foot home runs, and the designated hitter—but what about its roots? Now, fans of America’s pastime can see how the game was played in its early days when the Brooklyn Atlantics and New York Mutuals vintage baseball teams face each other in Brightwaters on Saturday, June 20.

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Bay Shore-Brightwaters Public Library to Host 2nd Annual Baseball Day on June 20

Posted on June 11, 2026

As the nation approaches America’s 250th anniversary, the Fire Island Lighthouse Preservation Society invites visitors to explore the stories that shaped both Long Island and the country through its 250/200 Celebration Evening Presentation Series.

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William Floyd Lives Again at Fire Island Lighthouse on June 20

Posted on June 11, 2026

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