Shoshanna McCollum, Author at Fire Island News & Great South Bay News

Saturday, September 12 (3 p.m.) 60th Annual Miss Fire Island Pageant The Ice Palace, 1 Main Walk, Cherry Grove, is thrilled to announce this year’s Miss Fire Island Pageant, featuring hosts Logan Hardcore, 2011 Miss Fire Island, and Ariel Sinclair, 2002 Miss Fire Island. This year’s theme, “There’s No Place Like Home,” is a subtle nod to the classic film The Wizard of Oz. A special All Stars category will feature past pageant winners. Contestants can win up to $3,000 in prizes! Experience the spectacle in person at 3 p.m. For tickets and more information, visit redeyetickets.com/events/miss-fire-island-pageant-2026. Sunday, September 13 (1 p.m.) Miss Isle of Fire Contest The 6th Annual Miss Isle of Fire contest will be held at The Island Mermaid, 780 Bay Walk, Ocean Beach. Doors open at 12:30 p.m., and the show begins at 1 p.m. Whether you’re a fan or a first-timer, this event is all about good vibes and great company. Spend the afternoon cheering on your favorites and soaking up every minute of the action! This fun, fierce competition costs $55 per person. For tickets and more information, call (631) 583-8088.

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Posted on September 10, 2026

The Suffolk County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) has increased its cash reward offering to $3,000 for anyone with information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or people responsible for the intentional drowning of a turtle in Geiger Park Lake, located in the hamlet of Deer Park within the Town of Babylon.

Suffolk County SPCA Increases Cash Reward After Death of Turtle Babylon Submerged in Babylon Town Park Lake

Posted on September 6, 2026

In our last issue of Fire Island News, our cover art featured an image of Davis Park Ferry’s vessel, Kiki, arriving at shore on Fire Island. In this issue, a painting of Kiki shows the vessel departing Fire Island and heading back across the Great South Bay. Victoria Schneps, Founder of Schneps Media, personally chose the cover artwork. She had long been searching for an image of a ferry making the journey back home to the mainland to close out our summer season. Jane Corbellini delivered exactly what she was looking for—with both technical skill and grace.

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Meet the Fire ISland News Cover Artist: Jane Corbellini

Posted on September 5, 2026

Sunday, September 6 (noon-4 p.m.) The Davis Park Art Show This Fire Island favorite event takes place on Labor Day Weekend, rain or shine, at the Most Precious Blood Church. Original artworks, textiles, and jewelry all made by hand by local artists and craftspeople are available for sale at reasonable prices.

Labor Day Weekend and the Week in September That Follows

Posted on September 4, 2026

Fifty-three-year-old John Kennedy, a resident of St. James and art teacher at Bay Shore High School, was arrested by the Suffolk County Police Department (SCPD) on Sept. 3 for the alleged stalking of an 18-year-old woman who had been a former student of his.

Bay Shore High School Teacher Arrested for Stalking Former Student

Posted on September 4, 2026

That’s a wrap! We have had a busy and productive summer, but all things must pass. Our Sept. 4 issue of Fire Island News marks the end of the season with farewells, a touch of nostalgia, and stays on point with current, relevant topics.

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The Last 2026 Issue of Fire Island News Hits Newsstands Ahead of Labor Day Weekend

Posted on September 3, 2026

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Posted on August 31, 2026

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Posted on August 31, 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

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

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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

In the early hours of Sunday morning, Suffolk County Police Department (SCPD) Marine Bureau Officers came to the aid of a family of four stranded at the mouth of Fire Island Inlet in Babylon.

SCPD Marine Bureau Officers Rescue Family Stranded on Boat at Fire Island Inlet

Posted on August 23, 2026

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