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Meet the Cover Artist: Heather Arnold

Posted on August 31, 2026

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The Children’s Bedroom: Making Proactive Window Treatment Decisions When There are Children in the Household

Posted on August 31, 2026

If you’re looking to grab a cup of coffee before catching the ferry or munch on a pastry while you relax on the beach, look no further—Kismet Coffee Company has a new location this summer. As the company’s fourth location in four years, it’s been a busy time, and they’re bringing that energy to Fair Harbor, Fire Island.

Kismet Coffee’s First Summer in Fair Harbor

Posted on August 29, 2026

When Paul Coughlin and Annie Scheel of Brooklyn-based architecture firm Coughlin Scheel Architects were brought on to assess a bayfront property in Seaview, Fire Island, their initial goal wasn't a full renovation. It was simply to make the home’s outdoor space more livable.

Seaview

Seaview Deck Project Turns into Near-Complete Renovation

Posted on August 29, 2026

The July 29 Patchogue special planning board public hearing brought a surprising ownership switch, along with a new Tapestry design for the proposed Hilton hotel on Division Street and West Avenue.

New Owner, New Design, and Possible Historic Features for Patchogue Hilton Hotel

Posted on August 29, 2026

Swastikas and phallic symbols, crudely drawn in colored chalk, were seen along public walkways in Ocean Beach late afternoon on August 25.

Hate Symbols and Offensive Graffiti in Chalk Found on Fire Island in Ocean Beach Village

Posted on August 28, 2026

Friday, August 28 (7 p.m.) Lilacs & Roses: Book Signing and Poetry Reading The Babylon Village Historical Society and the Babylon Village Arts Council invite you to an evening of poetry, inspiration, and celebration at the Babylon Village Museum, 117 W Main St., Babylon. Local published poets Cheryl Babirad and Christie Leigh Babirad will read poems aloud and chat with participants. Join the community’s creative side at this fun evening event! This event is FREE and open to all! For details, visit babylonvillagehistoricalsociety.org.

As August Turns Into September: What To Do This Weekend and the Week Ahead on Fire Island and Along the Great South Bay

Posted on August 27, 2026

History, real estate, and community news punctuate the August 28 edition of Fire Island News, which arrives at local newsstands this week.

Fire Island News

Fire Island News Closes Out August with the Second-to-Last Issue of the 2026 Season

Posted on August 26, 2026

Forty-eight-year-old Christopher Carlson of Patchogue was arrested last night by the Suffolk County Police Department (SCPD) after being rescued from his boat by the SCPD Marine Bureau and subsequently charged with Boating While Intoxicated (BWI).

Patchogue Man Rescued Off Sinking Boat Offshore, Then Arrested for BWI

Posted on August 26, 2026

Music brings people together, and no event on Long Island does it better than the Great South Bay Music Festival. Now in its 18th year, the festival featured 55 bands, including nationally recognized acts such as Sublime, Bruce Hornsby, and Government Mule; local favorites Kerry Kearney Band, IRIEspect, and Firetog and Co.; and fresh faces like the Farmingdale School of Rock House Band and Anything Ever, who won their spot in a highly competitive Battle of the Bands sponsored by WEHM. Music fans came from all over the island, New York City, and beyond to enjoy the music, the sunshine, and the communal spirit this festival embodies.

Great South Bay Music Festival 2026

Posted on August 25, 2026

Sheri Lapidus Licensed Real Estate Salesperson Fire Island Sales & Rentals sheri@FISR.com (631) 583-8898

Behind the Dunes

How would you help buyers balance their dream home wish list with the realities of the Fire Island market if they hope to purchase a home by next summer?

Posted on August 25, 2026

Town Council members planting a tree

Brookhaven is Buying Flood-Prone Open Space Before It’s Too Late

Posted on August 24, 2026

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