Newspaper cover

Read the
latest issue

Fire Island News & Great South Bay News: Fire Island’s longest-running news source, since 1957Fire Island News & Great South Bay News: Fire Island’s longest-running news source, since 1957

Bethpage

Best of LI

Nominate
  • News
    • Day in the Life
    • Environment
    • Eye on FI
    • Features
    • History
    • Summer Scenes from the South Shore
    • Northwell Health
  • Arts & Culture
    • Arts & Theatre
    • Books & Authors
  • Real Estate
  • Things to Do
    • Local Events
    • Submit an Event
  • Food & Drink
  • Communities
    • Atlantique
    • Bay Shore
    • Cherry Grove & Pines
    • Davis Park
    • Fair Harbor
    • Kismet
    • Ocean Bay Park
    • Saltaire
    • Sayville–Patchogue
  • Contact Us
  • Info
    • Best of Long Island
    • Digital Editions
    • Distribution Locations
    • Home Pros
    • Jobs
    • Networking Events
    • Podcasts
Newspaper cover

Read the
latest issue

Fire Island News & Great South Bay News: Fire Island’s longest-running news source, since 1957Fire Island News & Great South Bay News: Fire Island’s longest-running news source, since 1957

Bethpage

Best of LI

Nominate
  • News
    • Day in the Life
    • Environment
    • Eye on FI
    • Features
    • History
    • Summer Scenes from the South Shore
    • Northwell Health
  • Arts & Culture
    • Arts & Theatre
    • Books & Authors
  • Real Estate
  • Things to Do
    • Local Events
    • Submit an Event
  • Food & Drink
  • Communities
    • Atlantique
    • Bay Shore
    • Cherry Grove & Pines
    • Davis Park
    • Fair Harbor
    • Kismet
    • Ocean Bay Park
    • Saltaire
    • Sayville–Patchogue
  • Contact Us
  • Info
    • Best of Long Island
    • Digital Editions
    • Distribution Locations
    • Home Pros
    • Jobs
    • Networking Events
    • Podcasts
Fire Island News & Great South Bay News: Fire Island’s longest-running news source, since 1957Fire Island News & Great South Bay News: Fire Island’s longest-running news source, since 1957
  • News
  • Day in the Life
  • Environment
  • Eye on FI
  • Features
  • History
  • Summer Scenes from the South Shore
  • Northwell Health
  • Arts & Culture
  • Arts & Theatre
  • Books & Authors
  • Things to Do
  • Local Events
  • Submit an Event
  • Communities
  • Atlantique
  • Bay Shore
  • Cherry Grove & Pines
  • Davis Park
  • Fair Harbor
  •  
  • Kismet
  • Ocean Bay Park
  • Saltaire
  • Sayville–Patchogue
  • Info
  • Best of Long Island
  • Digital Editions
  • Distribution Locations
  • Home Pros
  • Jobs
  • Networking Events
  • Podcasts
  • Real Estate
  • Food & Drink
  • Contact Us

Northwell Health

Drupal-2080576_The Well breast health self-awareness infographic_FINAL_Web 1546×1056
Northwell Health

Breast Health: Self-Awareness Over Self-Exams

Posted on October 16, 2024
SSUH_Suffolk team
Bay Shore

South Shore University Hospital Hold Steel Topping-Off Ceremony for New Pavilion

Posted on October 1, 2024
IMG_3651
Northwell Health

Saltaire Whale Tales and So Long

Posted on September 14, 2024
Doctor or psychiatrist consulting and diagnostic examining stressful woman patient on obstetric – gynecological female illness, or mental health in medical clinic or hospital healthcare service center
Northwell Health

Ovarian Cancer Signs Every Woman Should Know

Posted on September 14, 2024
SSUH DaVinci 1
Bay Shore

South Shore University Hospital Acquires da Vinci Robots

Posted on September 8, 2024
Portrait of senior and young woman
Northwell Health

THE WELL BY NOTHWELL: The Do’s (And Don’ts) Of Anti-Aging Skin Care

Posted on August 20, 2024
Bay Shore Deli
Bay Shore

BAY SHORE: Bay Shore Deli’s Healthy Corner Store Kickoff

Posted on August 19, 2024
You see, there’s nothing to worry about!
Northwell Health

THE WELL BY NORTHWELL: Are Vaccines Safe?

Posted on August 3, 2024
Red lifebuoy in a old grunge wooden plank wall of blue
Northwell Health

HEALTH BY NORTHWELL: Tips to Stay Out of the ER This Summer

Posted on July 19, 2024
Features

HEALTH BY NORTHWELL: Protect Yourself Against Sun Poisoning

Posted on July 15, 2024
John Philpotts-Kerr, age 65, was seriously injured on Sunday afternoon, December 21, while handling fireworks inside his residence at 138 Pine Neck Ave. in East Patchogue. The firework unexpectedly detonated in his lap, injuring his groin. He was transported via medevac helicopter to Stony Brook University Hospital for emergency treatment of burns and other serious physical injuries.
Northwell Health

Be Smart About Fireworks

Posted on June 30, 2024
Mindful eating and healthy food consumption awareness tiny person concept
Northwell Health

NORTHWELL: Boost Your Brain

Posted on June 21, 2024

Posts navigation

Older
Newer

Things to do on Fire Island

Post an Event

Make art come alive with your family and
Today, 10 am

“Recreate a Masterpiece” – Exhibit & Photo Contest
Long Island Maritime Museum

Founded to encourage, educate, and inspi
Today, 11 am

Dahlia Inspirations
Bayard Cutting Arboretum State Park

Promoting sportsmanship, conservation, a
Tomorrow, 8:30 am

Ocean Beach Fishing Club Annual Kid’s Catch & Release Contest
Ocean Beach Marina

Sharks are one of the most diverse group
Tomorrow, 9 am

Shark Shack
Robert Moses State Park Field 5

The Sky’s the Limit: the BAFFA Gallery’s
Tomorrow, noon

The Sky’s the Limit
BAFFA Gallery

Arts & crafts show providing a uniqu
Sept. 6, noon

Davis Park Arts & Crafts Show

View All Events…

Jobs in New York

Add your job

  • The Melillo Center for Developing MindsTherapy Assistant, Medical Assistant, OTA or COTA to work with patients in Autism Center
  • Equal Access PartnersADA TESTER
  • SHURWAY AUTO REPIAR PREP/POLISHER NEEDED FOR AUTOBODY SHOP IN BAY RIDGE BROOKLYN (bay ridge brooklyn)

View all jobs…

Arts & Theatre

  • Friday, August 28 (7 p.m.) Lilacs & Roses: Book Signing and Poetry Reading The Babylon Village Historical Society and the Babylon Village Arts Council invite you to an evening of poetry, inspiration, and celebration at the Babylon Village Museum, 117 W Main St., Babylon. Local published poets Cheryl Babirad and Christie Leigh Babirad will read poems aloud and chat with participants. Join the community’s creative side at this fun evening event! This event is FREE and open to all! For details, visit babylonvillagehistoricalsociety.org. As August Turns Into September: What To Do This Weekend and the Week Ahead on Fire Island and Along the Great South Bay
  • Immerse yourself in the whimsical world of William Shakespeare, right in your own neighborhood! Each summer, in addition to art classes, concerts, movie nights, and showcases, the Islip Arts Council (IAC) presents a free Shakespeare in the Park series throughout the Town of Islip. This year, a small group of actors from Studio Theatre of Long Island will enchant audiences with their production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. A Summer Night Full of Magic and Shakespeare with the Islip Arts Council
  • Kawaii Art Workshop   Saturday, August 8 (11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.) Kids can explore the playful world of Kawaii art during a beginner-friendly workshop hosted by the Islip Arts Council on Saturday, August 8, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The one-hour class will introduce young artists to the fundamentals of Kawaii-style drawing, including color, shapes, shading, and technique. Students will learn how to create adorable Kawaii-style animals and objects while building the skills needed for further study of the art form. The class costs $25 and will take place at the Islip Arts Council’s Offices & Gallery at South Shore Mall in Bay Shore, next to Dick’s Sporting Goods.  Summer in August: Things To Do this Weekend and the Week Ahead Along the Great South Bay and on Fire Island
  • aggie Fischer Memorial Cross Bay Swim Friday, July 31 (7 a.m.) Since 1927, the Cross Bay Swim has been the signature athletic event on the Great South Bay, drawing swimmers from across the country to a 5.6- mile course from the Fire Island Lighthouse to Brightwaters. The endurance event starts at 7 a.m., when swimmers begin their journey across the Great South Bay and arrive at Gilbert Park in Brightwaters between 10 and 11 a.m. Cheer on the swimmers as they cross the finish line, or catch the action virtually as @maggies_swim posts in real time on Instagram! The Last Week of July: Things To Do this Weekend and the Week Ahead Around Fire Island and Along the Great South Bay
  • CM Performing Arts Center (CMPAC) presents musicals, plays, community events, and educational programs throughout the year. While its productions entertain thousands of theatergoers annually, one initiative has become especially meaningful: Sensory Sensitive Performances, thoughtfully designed for neurodivergent audience members and those with sensory sensitivities. CM Performing Arts Center Sensory Sensitive Shows: Creating a Stage Where Everyone Belongs

Dining Review

  • Kawaii Art Workshop   Saturday, August 8 (11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.) Kids can explore the playful world of Kawaii art during a beginner-friendly workshop hosted by the Islip Arts Council on Saturday, August 8, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The one-hour class will introduce young artists to the fundamentals of Kawaii-style drawing, including color, shapes, shading, and technique. Students will learn how to create adorable Kawaii-style animals and objects while building the skills needed for further study of the art form. The class costs $25 and will take place at the Islip Arts Council’s Offices & Gallery at South Shore Mall in Bay Shore, next to Dick’s Sporting Goods.  Summer in August: Things To Do this Weekend and the Week Ahead Along the Great South Bay and on Fire Island
  • While visitors often come to Fire Island with a dining reservation or two in mind, locals know there’s a rhythm to eating here, one that embraces the cravings that come with a day spent under the sun. To live like a local, you have to eat like one, too! Dining Like a Local: An Unofficial Guide to Snacking, Sipping, and Dining on Fire Island
  • Fire Island Water Taxi cut through the Great South Bay as the afternoon sun started to turn everything golden. Jeff and I had decided to make a proper night of it: Low Tea at the Blue Whale, the Barn on Fire presentation at Whyte Hall, dinner at Pines Bistro, and dancing at the Pavilion. Date Night Fire Island: Dinner, a Show, and Dancing Under the Stars
  • Situated across from the Cherry Grove dock, Top of the Bay Bistro on Fire Island offers stunning views of the Great South Bay — along with an exceptional American Nouveau menu, fabulous cocktails, and live entertainment weekly. This summer, Executive Chef Xavier Alcequiez has taken full rein of the establishment, with former proprietor Ron King remaining behind the scenes and discreetly supporting Alcequiez and the team in any way he can. Xavier Alcequiez: Taking the Reins at Top of the Bay Birstro in Cherry Grove
  • News 12’s Erin Colton Returns to the Ocean Beach Chamber of Commerce 3rd Annual Top Toque Cooking Contest

Home Pros

Things to do on Fire Island

More from our sister sites

The 45th annual Italian Festival will take place in Port Washington.
Long Island Press

Port Washington Italian Festival to return for 45th year

Screenshot
AMNY

ICE agent appears to point gun at person filming him in Queens

Schneps Podcasts

Shaun Ruskin, President & CEO of VillageCare and VillageCareMAX: Building a Stronger Future for Community Care

The skyline of Lower Manhattan is seen at dawn from across the Hudson River in New York City, U.S., October 18, 2025.
Gay City News

What to do in queer NYC this weekend

  • Home Pros
  • Jobs
  • Things to Do
  • Contact Us
  • Networking Events
  • © 2026 Schneps Media
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Sitemap
  • Sections
  • Jobs
  • Home Pros
  • Events
  • Contact