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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

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

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

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

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Pictures Speak a Thousand Words on the Walls of Patchogue-Medford Library: Fire Island News Cover Artist Rafael Algarin

Posted on August 2, 2026

This week's edition of Fire Island News arrives as August begins, a time that often brings thoughts of fresh starts and reminds us of the moments and people who continue to shape our communities. From stories that reflect on the past to features celebrating those making an impact today and looking toward the future, this issue explores how history, craftsmanship, and compassion remain deeply connected.

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The July 31 Edition of Fire Island News Hits Newsstands This Week

Posted on July 29, 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

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

My Editor’s Window column in the July 3, 2026, edition of Fire Island News opens with the following paragraphs:

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Fire Island News Fourth of July Edition Hits Newsstands Ahead of the Big Weekend

Posted on July 1, 2026

This Father’s Day falls on the First Day of Summer. It’s been a few years since that last happened, and because this issue also coincides with the Juneteenth holiday, we pause to consider the convergence of these events. Fathers, because we all have one, and sometimes more. The role they play in our lives charts our course. Juneteenth, because freedom is essential for all of us to thrive. And the first day of summer, because our lives revolve around the sun, as these warmer days are always the brightest and most fleeting.

Behind the Dunes

Juneteenth, Summer Solstice, and Father’s Day are Commemorated in our New Issue of Fire Island News

Posted on June 18, 2026

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Fire Island and Great South Bay News take home PCLI and NYPA Journalism Award Accolades

Posted on June 17, 2026

June is Pride Month, and we celebrate it here with reverence. Its roots lie in safe havens such as Fire Island, Provincetown, San Francisco and New York City. Now, villages and hamlets across Long Island, including Babylon, Sayville, and Patchogue, also hold parades, film festivals, and other social gatherings to keep the dialogue going strong. We are not in Kansas anymore.

Spotlight Pride Month: The June 5 edition of Fire Island News

Posted on June 4, 2026

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