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The Fire Island Lifeguard Tournament is always a favorite event to cover. Still, this year, Ocean Beach Police Officer Andrew Becher sent us something a little different – a view from above. A licensed and talented drone operator, Becher's photographs have won Fire Island News journalism awards in past years, and he may do so again, as he caught all the action from a different perspective. This year, the Golden Torpe went to the Town of Islip, a machine that is hard to beat, but Ocean Beach and Saltaire Village have taken home their share over the past summers for sure. The skills of all these brave men and women are evenly matched, making for a competitive and close match every time. It's a sport developed in the interests of saving lives along the water. Congratulations to all!

Fire Island Lifeguard Tournament from the Bird’s Eye View

Posted on August 23, 2025

By 1 p.m. this afternoon, Fire Island National Seashore announced beach closures at Watch Hill and Sailors Haven until Saturday, August 23, due to hazardous swimming conditions as Hurricane Erin brews offshore. Further west, the Ocean Beach Village Lifeguard Department called it quits by 3 p.m., after red flag conditions all day, and started dismantling equipment as the ocean surged well ahead of high tide. We have no doubt that Saltaire and Town of Islip Lifeguard departments were doing the same.

Beach Closures Begin on Fire Island Ahead of Hurricane Erin

Posted on August 19, 2025

A large yellow buoy that floated ashore in Atlantique over the weekend of August 9 has become the most photographed backdrop for beachgoers. Measuring about 14 feet by 6 feet, the bright buoy lay stranded along the high-water line, partially buried in sand.

Mystery Buoy Washes up in Atlantique

Posted on August 19, 2025

For South Shore of Long Island residents, the Great South Bay (GSB) is a staple in life. It serves as a cultural hub, an important ecological area, and has local economic means. Unfortunately, some people disregard the importance of this remarkable waterway by littering, dumping, and treating it with disrespect. That is where organizations like Operation SPLASH. come into play.

Operation SPLASH: Quiet Defenders of the Great South Bay

Posted on August 18, 2025

Suffolk County Police Marine Bureau officers rescued two individuals from the Great South Bay on Sunday evening, one mile south of East Islip Marina.

Two Rescued in Great South Bay from Overturned Sailboat by Suffolk County Police Marine Bureau

Posted on August 18, 2025

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Posted on August 13, 2025

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Posted on August 10, 2025

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Enjoy Your Visit Without a Ticket: Knowing the Fire Island Rules and Regulations

Posted on August 8, 2025

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Saltaire Village Considers a Deal with Suffolk County Water Authority

Posted on August 5, 2025

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How Connetquot River State Park Became a Driving Force for Conservation

Posted on August 3, 2025

Seatuck Environmental Association educator Taylor Larson, along with colleagues Sacha Koulakova and Liam Denison, was gently scrubbing biofouling off spat, or baby oysters, growing on discarded shells on a table at Patchogue’s Mascot Dock. A light breeze rippled the water as walkers strolled by, some asking questions. Koulakova explained their process to a woman who had stopped.

Seatuck Gets Students Involved in Oyster Program at Patchogue’s Mascot Dock

Posted on August 1, 2025

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The Sunday of Summer: Fire Island News, the August 1st Edition

Posted on July 30, 2025

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