Roads, parking lot at the William Floyd Estate getting ‘much needed makeover’
Paving work will begin next Monday, Aug. 22, at the William Floyd Estate to improve visitor access, Fire Island National Seashore officials announced t…
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Breaking News: After delay, the Outer Beach at Smith Point is now open to vehicles
Great news for those who enjoy beach access at Smith Point via 4x4. After more than two months of closure, the Outer Beach is now open on a limited …
The humpback whale and its return to the ocean water off New York City
Whales have enchanted Marian Trupiano of Brooklyn most of her life. She first fell in love with the beluga whales on her near-weekly visits to the New …
Brookhaven elected leaders call for the Fire Island breach to remain open
The federal government will soon let it be known whether or not it intends to close the Fire Island breach at Old Inlet. In the meantime, some elected…
Photos: Brown pelican spotted just inside Democrat Point at Robert Moses
Fresh off a rare hammerhead sighting last month, charter Captain Michael Patrick got lucky again Friday with a group of anglers aboard his 24-foot Silv…
The Sun Chasers are exposing beauty and finding fellowship across L.I.
By Michael White They have similar stories. Typically, the person was handed a nice camera decades back — either from a parent, grandparent, aunt or …
Delta Aquarid meteor shower peaks Thursday, Friday but lasts through mid-August
The end of July not only means another summer is flashing by. It also marks the start of a series of some the best meteor-watching opportunities of …
Report: Grove Hotel construction to start this fall; re-opening expected in 2017
Almost a year and a half since a fire destroyed the Grove Hotel on Cherry Grove, the Fire Island Star is reporting on Facebook plans are fully underway…
Alpha Yachts is making catamarans that sail the world from Patchogue River
Relatively few people know boat building is still alive and well in Patchogue, once a national hub for the craft. At any given time, you might find …
Blue Island Oyster Company: A local success story on the Great South Bay
Chris Quartuccio went from being a man with a van and some scuba gear — while selling clams and oysters he’d catch to restaurants in NYC and Long Islan…
