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When NYU Langone officially opened its Ambulatory Care Center on East Main Street in Patchogue on July 13, it marked a major addition to the village.

Patchogue Village Hoping for More Main Street Shoppers with New Health Centers

Posted on August 15, 2026

In 1927, five determined swimmers set out to swim across the Great South Bay. One hundred years later, the Maggie Fischer Memorial Cross Bay Swim is a nationally treasured event that has raised over a million dollars for the Hospice Care Network's Children and Family Bereavement Program and funds an annual scholarship at St. Anthony’s High School. The 5.6-mile trek from the Fire Island Lighthouse to Gilbert Park in Brightwaters is no easy feat — yet over 100 athletes conquer it every summer.

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100 Years of Swimming Across the Great South Bay: The Maggie Fischer Memorial GSB Cross Bay Swim 2026

Posted on August 15, 2026

What's going on the the community of Seaview came up during an Ocean Beach Board of Trustees meeting on July 18, when Ocean Beach Fire Department (OBFD) Chief George Hesse said the department, which covers the eastern neighboring community, had informed the Town of Islip that Seaview’s water supply is deficient, potentially leaving the community vulnerable to fire.

Seaview’s Dysfunctional Hydrants and Depleted Wells Pose Hazard to Fire Management

Posted on August 15, 2026

On July 26, thousands of runners and supporters converged on Fire Island for the fourth annual Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk, an event that has grown nearly tenfold since its debut and is now raising questions about how much the barrier island can absorb.

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Tunnel to Towers 5K: The The Race Draws more than 1600 Runners to the Fire Island Village, but Questions About Capacity Arise

Posted on August 14, 2026

Sunday, August 16 (Noon–4 p.m.) Support two great causes at this community fundraiser benefiting Canine Companions and the Kismet Community Association. Held at Dive Kismet, the afternoon will feature live music, local vendors, raffles, food and drinks, and the chance to meet service dogs, puppies, and veterans. Admission is $20 per person and includes a raffle ticket for a chance to win a VIP tour for four of Canine Companions’ Medford campus. Proceeds will support Canine Companions’ mission and programs that benefit the Kismet community.

Fire Island Pines

Midway in August: Where to Go and What to Do on Fire Island and Along the Great South Bay this Weekend, the Week Ahead, and Beyond

Posted on August 14, 2026

The inaugural Sayville International Film Festival kicks off in Sayville.

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The inaugural Sayville International Film Festival kicks off in Sayville

Fire Island National Seashore hosted a public workshop, "Discussing Potential Pathways Connecting Communities," on July 24 at Whyte Hall in Fire Island Pines. The workshop introduced two potential community connections for future study: Fire Island Lighthouse to Kismet and Cherry Grove to Fire Island Pines. Superintendent Alexcy Romero emphasized that the meeting was the first in a series of public discussions to gather community input before any formal planning or design begins.

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Fire Island Communities Discuss Future Access Through the Carrington Tract and Kismet

Posted on August 13, 2026

Immerse yourself in the whimsical world of William Shakespeare, right in your own neighborhood! Each summer, in addition to art classes, concerts, movie nights, and showcases, the Islip Arts Council (IAC) presents a free Shakespeare in the Park series throughout the Town of Islip. This year, a small group of actors from Studio Theatre of Long Island will enchant audiences with their production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

A Summer Night Full of Magic and Shakespeare with the Islip Arts Council

Posted on August 13, 2026

John Searles has worn just about every hat the publishing world offers: novelist, editor, book critic, television pundit, and, perhaps most importantly, a passionate reader. After years of helping shape books and magazines, including a long stint at Cosmopolitan, he has written five unforgettable novels: Boy Still Missing, Strange But True (later adapted into a feature film), Help for the Haunted, Her Last Affair, and now Single Girls, a sharp, funny, and heartfelt fictionalization of Helen Gurley Brown's (HGB) first years at the helm of Cosmopolitan.

Books & Authors

Cake or Pie? with John Searles

Posted on August 13, 2026

As we approach mid-August, our upcoming issue of Fire Island News covers a range of topics near and dear to Fire Islanders and residents who live by the Great South Bay.

Fire Island News

Bay Houses, Cross-Bay Swims, and Volleyball Games Are Among the Subjects Explored in Our August 14 Edition of Fire Island News

Posted on August 12, 2026

During its July 25 meeting, the Saltaire Board of Trustees discussed fire and emergency response coverage, expansion of the village’s composting program, a proposed memorial bench, and ongoing noise concerns.

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July 25 Saltaire Board of Trustees Meeting Addresses Fire Response, Composting and Noise Concerns

Posted on August 12, 2026

Hurricane Belle.

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Hurricane Belle 50 years later: Forgotten, but devastating

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MTA Chair & CEO Janno Lieber, MTA Construction & Development President Jamie Torres-Springer, and Queens Borough President Donovan Richards announce the start of the largest subway signal replacement in MTA history on Liberty Av. & 99th St. on Thursday, Oct 22, 2026. The project will bring Communications-Based Train Control to the A/C lines in Brooklyn and Queens.

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