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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

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

Weekend of August 22 &23 Arts Project of Cherry Grove Art Show The Arts Project of Cherry Grove (APCG) Art Show is returning this summer, reimagined and inside the beautiful air conditioned Cherry Grove Community House. Artists and artisans from the Grove, Fire Island communities, and as far away as the city will be displaying their art for viewing as well as sales. There will be a APCG’s members reception Saturday, August 22 from Noon-1 p.m., and from 1–5p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Sunday the show is open to the public.

Things To Do on Fire Island and Along the Great South Bay Over the Weekend and as We Approach the Last Full Week of August

Posted on August 21, 2026

The image on the cover of this issue of Fire Island News is a classic South Shore Long Island bay house—a pen-and-ink with watercolor rendition of a familiar site that Great South Bay boaters and ferry riders see all the time. The charming cottages that dot the islets in the bay are full of wonder and intrigue. Artist Michael White fondly recalled visiting the South Shore beaches with his parents in his youth:

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Meet Fire Island News Cover Artist: Michael White

Posted on August 19, 2026

On August 5, the People’s Arc of Suffolk donated $1,000 to St. Ann’s Episcopal Church in Sayville to support the restoration of its historic bell tower, further strengthening a partnership that has created meaningful opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout the community.

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People’s Arc of Suffolk Donates $1k to Historic St. Ann’s Episcopal Church Bell Tower Restoration in Sayville

Posted on August 17, 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.

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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

Suffolk County Marine Bureau, New York State Park Police, and the U.S. Coast Guard responded to a boating incident at the piers of Captree State Park at 8:37 p.m. on Friday night, resulting in the death of a 58-year-old man.

Man Dies After Capsizing His Boat at Captree State Park Marina

Posted on August 8, 2026

The Suffolk County Police Department (SCPD) is offering a cash reward for information leading to the identification of individuals who damaged and stole property at Corey Beach in Blue Point around 3 a.m. on July 5.

Suffolk County Police Offer Cash Reward to Locate Blue Point Beach Bar Vandals

Posted on July 19, 2026

Perhaps it is just a coincidence that the colorful floral artwork on the cover of our July 17 edition of Fire Island News is named Lori Bloom—then again, maybe it isn't! Active on Fire Island both artistically and civically, she is part of a two-person art exhibition at the Ocean Beach Historical Society, opening July 18 and running through August 9. This is her story.

Meet the Fire Island News Cover Artist: Lori Bloom

Posted on July 18, 2026

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