7/21 Check out the Fire Island Calendar - Lot's of things to do!
7/20 For those involved in Fire Island Politics. Costa Dillion, Superintendent Fire Island National Seashore has announced his accepting a new position in Arizona. We wish Costa the best of luck in his new position. learn more
7/11 Rolling Blackouts: LIPA has installed emergency generators in lot 4 and indicates no more rolling blackouts should be expected on Fire Island.
7/10 Driving regulations are in the process being changed on Fire Island by FINS under a procedure called: Negotiated Rule Making. Please read FINS news release. Ask yourself the questions: why are only mostly "Special Interest Groups" represented and not the majority of the homeowners / tax payers of Fire Island. Why is the Town of Islip not participating? Driving effects us all!
7/8 Fire Island experiences rolling power outs. Two out of the three underwater feeder cables are out. Repairs are expected to last up to 10 days.
7/7 Fire Island / Woodhull School Reunion brought together many alumni from 1960 onwards. Story and Pictures here.
6/7 Mark your Calendar: Fire Island Association Summer Meeting at the Community House in Ocean Beach.
5/22 Welcome to the Beverage Barn in Bay Shore as a supporting Partner. Since 1971, the Beverage Barn has provided Fire Islanders with a broad array of softdrinks, beverages, and an astounding assortment of beers. Customers can either browse the store at Fifth Ave. or order by phone for delivery to Fire Island Ferries freight boat... very convenient for those without transportation! Learn more here...
5/21 Congratulations to Michael Livingston (2nd Place) and to Taryn Phelan (3rd Place), for winning in the Fire Island National Seashore essay writing contest on the topic of "living with white-tailed deer as neighbors". Both are students of the Woodhull School on Fire Island. "Congratulations to all students, teachers, and parents who participated in the contest," added Costa Dillon in a FINS news release. More here ...
5/3 Thank's for the picture Carla, we'll look for you at the reunion!
4/28 Two new restaurants will await us this year on Fire Island. In Ocean Beach it's "The Hideaway" (formerly China Beach) under new Management. And in Robbins Rest the "Tequila Jack's Grill and Cantina" (formerly Sandbar) serving a fusion of Caribbean and South-Western. We are very much looking forward to sampling both.
4/25 The long-awaited first ever Fire Island School Reunion details are out! You read it here first. Calendar of festivities - Life at the Fire Island School in the 60's and 70's by Carla Hommels.
4/16 Humpback whale beaches in Saltaire, Fire Island.
4/16 NPS bans Jet-Ski within 1000ft of ocean beach and 4000ft from bay beach starting 4/22. FINS has still the option to revise the rule. Read the full Fire Island National Seashore News release here and cast your vote on the issue.
4/7 Thinking ahead. Besides enjoying the beach - what other things to do on Fire Island. Check this updated Calendar.


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6/15 Updated "ALL Fire Island Calendar" Lots of things to do on Fire Island: for couples, families and singles too!
6/7 Poetry: Please enjoy June 98 (by Frank Burns) - or was it May of 2001?
6/6 Do you have a space for Helen? in Fair Harbor, Dunewood, Saltaire last Week of August Including Labor Day Weekend.
5/25 Great House for rent on the Bay. Click on Classifieds on left.
5/24 The essence of NYCP lawsuit is the Plaintiffs’ effort to remedy the failure of the Defendant federal and state agencies to protect the lives, property and resources of Fire Island and the Long Island South Shore from the unnecessary damage from Atlantic storms. Read more here.
4/9 The Fire Island Association responds to incorrect media reports that Fire Island is one the ten most endangered Parks. Read the response at this link.
4/8 Michael's Restaurant in Cherry Grove burns to the ground Sunday Morning 4am. Fire said to have started in the kitchen. Ocean Beach's Fire Volunteers respond together with all other Fire Island Departments to put out the fire and prevent more damage.
4/5 Plan your summer! The All Fire Island Calendar is almost complete! If your event is not listed, please email webmaster@Ocean-Beach.com
3/23 OBP 1/4 shares anyone, check out this link. Great house!
3/1 11th Coastal Policy Conference Invitation, Friday, March 23, 2001. The Long Island Coastal Alliance (LICA) will host its conference on Friday, March 23. at Southampton College, whose curriculum in Marine and Environmental Science is increasingly well known. Sponsors (to date) include First Coastal Corporation and the Long Island Shore & Beach Preservation Association. This year's conference will be of special interest to those who care about Fire Island, as pressure grows for government to acquire properties there. For more information about the conference click here.
2/28 New classified add. Looking to rent.
1/20 With a new President in the White House we need to let the Bush Administration know of our concerns. Here is a sample letter to President Bush concerning Beach Erosion. Please use the letter freely on your own letterhead for best effect.
1/6 What's New? Just the usual: some truck accidents (somebody tried to take down FINS guard house due to icy roads), a brawl at a FD-Holiday Party, Holiday travelers not reaching their Fire Island destinations. Sounds almost like stuff the rest of us landlubbers experience too. 
9/26 Check out the new pages for The Fire Island Artist! Welcome John.
9/25 Read here Fire Island National Seashore's (FINS) position on mosquitoes and West Nile Virus in a letter dated 9/20/00.