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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

Posted on August 27, 2026

Summer is in full swing at Ocean Bay Park, and it seems everyone is making the most of it. Beautiful beach days have given way to backyard dinners, family celebrations, and evenings spent catching up with neighbors. It's been one of those summers that reminds us why we love this community.

A Summer to Remember in Ocean Bay Park

Posted on August 4, 2026

The Fourth of July holiday brought another memorable week to Ocean Bay Park, with fireworks, community celebrations, and plenty of reasons to gather with friends and neighbors.

Fireworks, Firehouse Feasts, and New Beginnings in Ocean Bay Park

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

Last Ferry, First Lady, Rose Levine Live! Saturday, July 11 (8 p.m.) The Guinness World Record-holding Rose Levine wows the Cherry Grove Community House Theater once again with an all-star musical cast, including Seth Sikes and Daniel Reichard. The show takes place on July 11, beginning at 8:30 p.m. The Cherry Grove Community House Theater is located at 180 Bayview Walk in Cherry Grove.

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Midway in July: Things To Do on Fire Island and Along the Great South Bay this Weekend and the Week Ahead

Posted on July 10, 2026

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After the Fourth of July: Where to Go and What To Do After the Big Holiday

Posted on July 5, 2026

Festivities began on June 12, when the Ocean Bay Park Fire Department Auxiliary hosted its annual Belmont Stakes Party. The firehouse was buzzing as a great turnout of residents and guests gathered for the beloved tradition. The dedicated auxiliary members prepared and served an impressive spread of wine, beer, cheese, and desserts. Inside, friendly rivalries unfolded during the “Pick a Pony” raffle, with cheers erupting for Golden Tempo, the winning horse.

June Kicks Off with Community in Ocean Bay Park

Posted on June 23, 2026

Mid-June is bringing a week full of festivals, live music, Pride celebrations, community gatherings, and outdoor fun. Whether you're spending the weekend by the bay, exploring local art and vendors, or dancing along to live performances, there's no shortage of ways to get out and enjoy the season. Here are some of the events happening around the region from June 12–19.

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Heating Up in June: Things to Do on Fire Island and Along the Great South Bay: June 13–19

Posted on June 12, 2026

While Memorial Day weekend weather was less than ideal, the rain did little to dampen the vibrant spirit of the Ocean Bay Park community. Residents and visitors still braved the elements to support local bars and restaurants, many of which were just opening for the season.

A Bright Season Ahead in Ocean Bay Park

Posted on June 9, 2026

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Memorial Day and the Last Week of May: Things To Do Over the Holiday Weekend and the Week that Follows on Fire Island and Along the Great South Bay

Posted on May 22, 2026

It may have been a gray, damp Thursday morning, with shops still busy making final touches as Memorial Day Weekend loomed large on Fire Island, but things felt a little warmer as vibrantly colored editions of Fire Island News (FIN) graced with the cover artwork of Margery Gosnell-Qua were loaded off the water taxi and onto wagons, and delivery rounds were made in Fire Island communities multiple communities including Atlatique, Cherry Grove, Davis Park, Fair Harbor, Fire Island Pines Kismet, Ocean Beach, Ocean Bay Park, and Saltaire.

First Fire Island News of 2026 Rolls Off the Presses, and Stocked on Newsstands Ahead of Memorial Day Weekend

Posted on May 21, 2026

Bartley G. Horton was born on June 26, 1938, and was raised on Fire Island from the very beginning. Ocean Bay Park was not just his home; it was his life’s work. In a time before bridges connected the island to the mainland, Bartley grew up learning resilience, responsibility, and the importance of looking out for others.

Bartley G. Horton of Ocean Bay Park (1938-2026)

Posted on March 15, 2026

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