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Weekend of August 22 &23 Arts Project of Cherry Grove Art Show The Arts Project of Cherry Grove (APCG) Art Show is returning this summer, reimagined and inside the beautiful air conditioned Cherry Grove Community House. Artists and artisans from the Grove, Fire Island communities, and as far away as the city will be displaying their art for viewing as well as sales. There will be a APCG’s members reception Saturday, August 22 from Noon-1 p.m., and from 1–5p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Sunday the show is open to the public.

Things To Do on Fire Island and Along the Great South Bay Over the Weekend and as We Approach the Last Full Week of August

Posted on August 21, 2026

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Mel Brooks Turns 100

Posted on August 1, 2026

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Fire Island Artist Residency Founder Chris Bogia’s Exhibit Walks Debuts at Carrington Cottage

Posted on August 1, 2026

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Fire Island Dance Festival Shines Through the Storm

Posted on July 31, 2026

Public murals are perhaps the most ubiquitous and arguably the most underappreciated form of art in our society. They are certainly the most democratic, freely connecting diverse artists with mass audiences at no cost. At their best, they are both functional (brightening otherwise bland public spaces) and impactful (from Diego Rivera’s works around the labor movement to Keith Haring’s landmark “Crack is Wack,” murals have long served as agents of social change). They are a significant part of our history and an integral part of the contemporary landscape through the work they create and the messages they seek to communicate.

Smith Point Beach Transformed by Suffolk County Student Murals Debut

Posted on July 19, 2026

The violent deaths of Hollywood power couple Michele and Rob Reiner in December, allegedly at the hands of their son, sent shockwaves worldwide.

Summer Native Son, Rob Reiner (1947-2025) and Michele Singer Reiner (1955-2025)

Posted on May 30, 2026

The structural blaze on Fire Island that consumed a bayfront house and seriously damaged another on Friday afternoon, April 24, caught regional attention, with black smoke visible for miles along and across the bay, and news station helicopters circling above Ocean Beach long after the smoke had cleared.

Fire Island Structure Fire Follow-Up: What We Know the Day After

Posted on April 25, 2026

It could be argued that Long Island is a sister of the Emerald Isle, and that may be why we love Saint Patrick's Day so much. Lucky for us, there is at least one St. Patrick's Day parade nearly every weekend through the month of March.

Saint Patrick’s Day Along the Great South Bay and Beyond: Parades in 2026

Posted on March 1, 2026

Jackie Summers, founder of Jack from Brooklyn, holds a bottle of Sorel Liqueur, a hibiscus-based spirit inspired by traditional Caribbean sorrel and now the most awarded American-made liqueur.

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Jackie Summers bottles Caribbean heritage with Sorel Liqueur, America’s most awarded spirits

A boating party of four adults endured over three harrowing hours off the coast of Fire Island, in the open Atlantic Ocean, before the dramatic U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) water rescue was safely achieved.

Water Rescue from Capsized Boat at Fire Island Inlet, Two in Critical Condition

Posted on November 8, 2025

It’s time to think of those who fought for our freedom. To celebrate this year’s Veterans Day holiday, Canine Companions, a non-profit organization that trains service dogs to help with children and veterans in need, is coming together to host their annual “Salute Independence” event in Bay Shore.

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Canine Companions to Honor Veterans in Salute Independence

Posted on October 30, 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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