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Suffolk County police investigated the crime scene on Sept. 4, 2026 (Timothy Bolger)

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Sayville murder suspect fatally shot by police

Saturday, September 12 (3 p.m.) 60th Annual Miss Fire Island Pageant The Ice Palace, 1 Main Walk, Cherry Grove, is thrilled to announce this year’s Miss Fire Island Pageant, featuring hosts Logan Hardcore, 2011 Miss Fire Island, and Ariel Sinclair, 2002 Miss Fire Island. This year’s theme, “There’s No Place Like Home,” is a subtle nod to the classic film The Wizard of Oz. A special All Stars category will feature past pageant winners. Contestants can win up to $3,000 in prizes! Experience the spectacle in person at 3 p.m. For tickets and more information, visit redeyetickets.com/events/miss-fire-island-pageant-2026. Sunday, September 13 (1 p.m.) Miss Isle of Fire Contest The 6th Annual Miss Isle of Fire contest will be held at The Island Mermaid, 780 Bay Walk, Ocean Beach. Doors open at 12:30 p.m., and the show begins at 1 p.m. Whether you’re a fan or a first-timer, this event is all about good vibes and great company. Spend the afternoon cheering on your favorites and soaking up every minute of the action! This fun, fierce competition costs $55 per person. For tickets and more information, call (631) 583-8088.

Pride and Pageantry in September: Fire Island and South Shore Things To Do Over the Weekend and the Week Ahead

Posted on September 10, 2026

The terror of September 11, 2001, was a day that changed New Yorkers and Americans alike. On that sunny Tuesday morning, half of the 19 Al-Qaeda terrorists hijacked American Airlines Flight 11 and United Airlines Flight 175 from Logan Airport in Boston. Within a little more than an hour, both planes would crash into the North and South Towers of the World Trade Center. The remaining terrorists hijacked United Airlines Flight 93 from Newark Airport and American Airlines Flight 77 from Washington Dulles Airport. Flight 77 would crash into the Pentagon while Flight 93 would crash in a field in Pennsylvania.

The Call to Service that Fire Island Ferries Answered in the Aftermath of September 11

Posted on September 9, 2026

“There were many an oyster piled up on the Friends of Bellport Bay (FoBB) vessel that a couple of us had to get off the boat,” said volunteer Neil Koenig. “All the cages were emptied.”

Honoring the Mighty Oyster in Bellport Waters

Posted on September 9, 2026

Nelson Hernández (L.) and Isabel Ramos (R.) of Nelson & Isa Lácteos.

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Couple builds company on Central American roots

For more than two summers, residents and visitors in Fire Island Pines have looked across the harbor and wondered the same thing: What is happening with the old Botel?

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What Lies Beneath the Tryst: Land, the Legacy, and the Unfinished Future of Fire Island Pines Harbor

Posted on September 8, 2026

Outgoing Saltaire Mayor Hugh O’Brien was praised for his long service to the village in his final meeting as mayor on Aug. 22. O’Brien lost his bid for reelection on Aug. 14 to Trustee Susan Skerritt. She received 292 votes to O’Brien’s 80. She began her term as mayor on Labor Day, Sept. 7.

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New Mayor Begins Her First Term After Being Sworn in at Aug. 22 Saltaire Village Board Meeting

Posted on September 8, 2026

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

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

Posted on September 8, 2026

The new Seatuck facility will be at this building in West Sayville.

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Seatuck’s new Coastal Research and Innovation Center coming to West Savyille

For Fire Island, after the tens of thousands of residents leave following Labor Day, the island maintains an estimated 300 to 400 year-round residents. Braving the isolated winter months for the tranquility of ocean waves and salt air, families enjoy a car-free island life. Their children, 40 in total, benefit from one of the lowest teacher-to-student ratios in New York, guaranteeing the most personalized education a public school can offer.

Transporting the Students of Fire Island School District

Posted on September 6, 2026

The Suffolk County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) has increased its cash reward offering to $3,000 for anyone with information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or people responsible for the intentional drowning of a turtle in Geiger Park Lake, located in the hamlet of Deer Park within the Town of Babylon.

Suffolk County SPCA Increases Cash Reward After Death of Turtle Babylon Submerged in Babylon Town Park Lake

Posted on September 6, 2026

On August 22, the CM Performing Arts Center (CMPAC) at 931 Montauk Highway in Oakdale celebrated the opening night of Rocky: The Musical. After a brief Broadway run in 2014, Rocky: The Musical was rarely staged; this is the first time Long Island audiences can experience the story in their own neighborhood.

“Rocky: The Musical” Makes Long Island Premiere at CM Performing Arts Center

Posted on September 5, 2026

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