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Before and After Hurricane Sandy

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NYC THEATRE: Fall and Winter Preview

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Dining Review: Frank and Maria’s Italian Pork Store

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The Cartoon Guy: Eric Pederson

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Ocean Beach celebrates Warrior Appreciation Night

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USCG Auxiliary Plan for Safer Paddlesports

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Interview: Edward Fraser of Northwell Health

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Community Creates Saltaire Summer Cookbook

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FI Pines 16th Biennial Art Show

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Northwell Health Cares for Fire Island

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Arts & Theatre

  • aggie Fischer Memorial Cross Bay Swim Friday, July 31 (7 a.m.) Since 1927, the Cross Bay Swim has been the signature athletic event on the Great South Bay, drawing swimmers from across the country to a 5.6- mile course from the Fire Island Lighthouse to Brightwaters. The endurance event starts at 7 a.m., when swimmers begin their journey across the Great South Bay and arrive at Gilbert Park in Brightwaters between 10 and 11 a.m. Cheer on the swimmers as they cross the finish line, or catch the action virtually as @maggies_swim posts in real time on Instagram! The Last Week of July: Things To Do this Weekend and the Week Ahead Around Fire Island and Along the Great South Bay
  • CM Performing Arts Center (CMPAC) presents musicals, plays, community events, and educational programs throughout the year. While its productions entertain thousands of theatergoers annually, one initiative has become especially meaningful: Sensory Sensitive Performances, thoughtfully designed for neurodivergent audience members and those with sensory sensitivities. CM Performing Arts Center Sensory Sensitive Shows: Creating a Stage Where Everyone Belongs
  • Gateway Playhouse is upping its ante. Formerly known as The Gateway, the regional theater in Bellport, known for its Broadway talent and ebullient musicals, announced its new name, Gateway Playhouse, at its recent Cabaret Night Benefit Fundraiser. Besides the name, Cabaret Night is new too. The new Cabaret Night Fundraisers debuted in March, with standing-room-only attendance in the barn theater and top-area restaurant food and drink. Gateway Boosts Its Cache with a Name Change
  • Fire Island Water Taxi cut through the Great South Bay as the afternoon sun started to turn everything golden. Jeff and I had decided to make a proper night of it: Low Tea at the Blue Whale, the Barn on Fire presentation at Whyte Hall, dinner at Pines Bistro, and dancing at the Pavilion. Date Night Fire Island: Dinner, a Show, and Dancing Under the Stars
  • Tuesday, May 19 (7-9 p.m.) STAR SPANGLED CONCERT: Honoring our Nation’s 250th Anniversary Enjoy a special evening of music, remembrance, and celebration as we honor America’s 250th Anniversary and pay tribute to U.S. Navy SEALs and all veterans on Tuesday, May 19, as the North Shore Community Band performs against the backdrop of the museum and the legacy it represents. Raffles and lite snacks are available. Admission is free, but donations are appreciated. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., the concert begins at 7 p.m. The LT Michael P. Murphy Navy SEAL Museum is located at 50 West Ave. in West Sayville. The Week of May Before Memorial Day: Things To Do Before the Big Weekend

Dining Review

  • While visitors often come to Fire Island with a dining reservation or two in mind, locals know there’s a rhythm to eating here, one that embraces the cravings that come with a day spent under the sun. To live like a local, you have to eat like one, too! Dining Like a Local: An Unofficial Guide to Snacking, Sipping, and Dining on Fire Island
  • Fire Island Water Taxi cut through the Great South Bay as the afternoon sun started to turn everything golden. Jeff and I had decided to make a proper night of it: Low Tea at the Blue Whale, the Barn on Fire presentation at Whyte Hall, dinner at Pines Bistro, and dancing at the Pavilion. Date Night Fire Island: Dinner, a Show, and Dancing Under the Stars
  • Situated across from the Cherry Grove dock, Top of the Bay Bistro on Fire Island offers stunning views of the Great South Bay — along with an exceptional American Nouveau menu, fabulous cocktails, and live entertainment weekly. This summer, Executive Chef Xavier Alcequiez has taken full rein of the establishment, with former proprietor Ron King remaining behind the scenes and discreetly supporting Alcequiez and the team in any way he can. Xavier Alcequiez: Taking the Reins at Top of the Bay Birstro in Cherry Grove
  • News 12’s Erin Colton Returns to the Ocean Beach Chamber of Commerce 3rd Annual Top Toque Cooking Contest
  • Sunday, May 31 (10 a.m.-1 p.m.) The Sagtikos Manor Historical Society will host The Peony Path Tour at Sagtikos Manor, 677 West Montauk Highway, Bay Shore. Attendees will take a private tour of the Manor’s walled garden and learn the history and horticulture of the Peony, the Sagtikos Peony Project, and other restoration efforts. Cap the day off with a stop at the magnificent peacock fountain and waterlily pool. Light refreshments will be provided. Admission: $20. Tours begin at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. For details and reservations, visit sagtikosmanor.org Say So Long to the Month of May, and Hello to June! Things To Do this Weekend and the Week Ahead

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