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Bay Shore community members gathered for a vigil to pray for those who died during the earthquakes in Venezuela.

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Bay Shore vigil offers prayers for victims of the Venezuelan earthquakes

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Paradise Lost: South Shore Featured in LIM’s Exhibit About 1970s Long Island Suburbia

Posted on July 6, 2026

In my experience, sellers often benefit from having their home on the market over the Fourth of July weekend. Fire Island is at its peak, with homeowners, renters, and visitors out enjoying the island, which naturally creates more exposure for listings and open houses. While some people are here strictly for the holiday and not actively looking to buy, the Fourth of July gives prospective buyers a chance to experience the community at its absolute best. These visitors can see the beaches, restaurants, events, and neighborhood atmospheres at their liveliest, immersing themselves in the traits that make each village on Fire Island unique. Real estate on Fire Island is often a lifestyle purchase, and buyers frequently decide they want to own here after experiencing that cherished lifestyle firsthand. I find the holiday weekend’s increased visibility and energy generally outweigh any distractions that come with the crowds; the island sells itself!

Between the Canals

During one of Fire Island’s busiest weekends, the Fourth of July, do sellers benefit from increased foot traffic, or can the holiday chaos become a distraction from serious buying activity?”

Posted on July 6, 2026

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After the Fourth of July: Where to Go and What To Do After the Big Holiday

Posted on July 5, 2026

Nearly five years after the loss of Sayville teenager Jeyson Reyes, his legacy continues to grow through scholarships, community outreach, and acts of kindness in his name.

Kindness Continues to Lead the Way Through the Live Like Jeyson Foundation

Posted on July 5, 2026

Time feels a little more precious during the summer compared to the other times of the year, making the question of how to spend it all the more consequential. Like many, I devote a great deal of my time to reading. Whether lazing in a hammock or lounging on a beach chair, this summer's stack has something for everyone: a giant glowing jellyfish, an art heist in Paris, a missed romantic connection at 30,000 feet, family secrets on Block Island, murder, mystery, and enough emotional drama to keep you slathered in sunscreen and suspense all summer long.

Books & Authors

SUMMER READING: What’s in My Beach Bag?

Posted on July 4, 2026

A circuit party in Fire Island Pines. The second season of the docuseries “Finding Fire Island" recently launched.

Gay City News

‘Finding Fire Island’: Capturing the history and magic of a queer enclave

George Washington’s original 1795 letter to several East End Suffolk County citizens is a primary attraction in For the Blessings of Liberty: Suffolk County and the American Revolution, 1775-1783, an exhibit at the Suffolk County Historical Society Museum (SCHSM), which opened on May 19.

History

“For the Blessings of Liberty,” at the Suffolk County Historical Society Museum’s ’s America 250 Exhibit

Posted on July 2, 2026

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LI Press

Extreme Heat Warning extended to Fourth of July on Long Island amid heat wave

My Editor’s Window column in the July 3, 2026, edition of Fire Island News opens with the following paragraphs:

Fire Island Pines

Fire Island News Fourth of July Edition Hits Newsstands Ahead of the Big Weekend

Posted on July 1, 2026

Xiomáro in front of his photographs at the Long Island Museum.

LI Press

Long Island Museum exhibit offers new look at America’s mysterious Founding Father

As St. Ann’s Episcopal Church and People’s ARC of Suffolk County mark one year of partnership, leaders from both organizations say the collaboration has created new opportunities for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and strengthened ties within the Sayville community. The partnership, which began last spring, brought one of People’s ARC’s community-based adult day programs to the St. Ann’s campus. Over the past year, participants have engaged with the church’s outreach ministries, gained vocational experience, and built relationships with parishioners and community members.

Sayville

St. Ann’s Episcopal Church and People’s ARC See Partnership have Flourished in its First Year

Posted on June 30, 2026

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