Fire Island News & Great South Bay News Headlines Archive for August 19, 2026

The image on the cover of this issue of Fire Island News is a classic South Shore Long Island bay house—a pen-and-ink with watercolor rendition of a familiar site that Great South Bay boaters and ferry riders see all the time. The charming cottages that dot the islets in the bay are full of wonder and intrigue. Artist Michael White fondly recalled visiting the South Shore beaches with his parents in his youth:

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Meet Fire Island News Cover Artist: Michael White

Posted on August 19, 2026

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