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“Unfortunately, and despite our warnings and advice to leave [Fire Island] while conditions allowed, many decided not only to stay but to come over to the island,” scolded Ocean Beach Mayor James Mallott in an emailed newsletter on the afternoon of Sept. 26, during the height of the nor’easter. “These decisions put themselves and their families in danger and jeopardized our first responders who had to answer calls that never should have been.”

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Nor’easter Floods Fire Island and Triggers Rescues Despite One Mayor’s Warnings

Posted on September 27, 2026

All ferry carriers along the Great South Bay, including Fire Island Ferries, Inc. in Bay Shore; Sayville Ferry Service; and the Patchogue-based Davis Park Ferry, have announced service suspensions ahead of the nor'easter predicted to head toward Long Island over the coming weekend.

Fire Island Ferry Carriers Cancel Weekend Service Ahead of Storm

Posted on September 25, 2026

For Chris St. John (aka Christopher McGuire), Fire Island has loomed large throughout the life of the singer-songwriter, from his early years to the present.

Local Musician Pays Homage to Lost Fire Island Community

Posted on September 13, 2026

All ceremonies will take place on Friday, September 11, 2026.

Kismet

25 Years: September 11 Memorial Events Along South Shore Long Island

Posted on September 8, 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

Two weeks ago, as Kismet faced a precarious weekend forecast, earlier threats of rain faded into pitiful drizzles on our island. Canadian fire smoke drifted into an atmosphere heavy with heat and moisture. Mindful of the 13-hour blackout and thunderstorm two years ago, Pine Walk homeowners decided early to cancel their annual block party.

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Kismet Kapers

Posted on August 4, 2026

After a week that went from sizzling to drizzling, Kismet celebrated America’s 250th anniversary on July 5. The annual parade included two mainland fire department bands, the Kismet Fire Department (KFD) color guard, mainland Kismet Shriners, parents with babies in arms or strollers, and older children riding on parent-built, wagon-based floats. Some of the prize-winning floats featured themes such as the NBA Champions (Mandels), the current World Cup (Romanzis), the Travis-Tyler wedding (Licaris), Storybook Summer (Padovanos), Pasta Sunday, From Sea to Shining Sea, Founding Toddlers, and many more.

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Kismet Kids on Parade

Posted on July 16, 2026

While there is always great excitement and investment in our July 4 Weekend issue of Fire Island News, the fun really begins in the issue that follows. So much so that this issue practically wrote itself. Here you’ll find all the fun pictures, and our community columnists recap all the action. However, this is not just an issue about what was; it's also about all the great things still ahead for the summer of 2026.

The Mid-July Issue of “Fire Island News” Makes its Way to Newsstands this Week

Posted on July 15, 2026

As communities across Long Island and Fire Island prepare to celebrate the Fourth of July, this year’s festivities carry added significance as the nation marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The holiday remains both a celebration of the country’s founding and a recognition of the freedoms at the heart of American life. From parades and picnics to fireworks and concerts, these America 250 events offer residents and visitors a chance to come together and honor the occasion in true summer fashion.

Fire Island Pines

Fireworks and More Fourth of July Fun on Fire Island and South Shore Long Island

Posted on June 28, 2026

Weeks after a stretch of Kismet’s oceanfront beach was carved away by unusually concentrated wave action, local officials say the community may have little choice but to wait.

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What’s to Be Done About Kismet’s Localized Beach Erosion?

Posted on June 23, 2026

Participants in the event were encouraged to wear pink.

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Kismet Kapers

Posted on June 21, 2026

In the annals of my Kismet experiences, the past Memorial Day weekend brought some of the worst weather in memory, a total wipeout. At the same time, this holiday was established as a solemn occasion to honor the men and women who sacrificed their lives to defend our lives and liberties. This year, the holiday dates fell a week earlier than usual. Additionally, Labor Day will be late this season: Our beaches are almost always better in September than in May.

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Kismet Come What May

Posted on June 9, 2026

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