Category Archives: Fire Island

Fire Island is a barrier island off the southern coast of Long Island. It boasts some of the most beautiful beaches on the East Coast. It is well known for its unusual collection of communities. Fire Island also is well known because most areas of Fire Island do not allow cars.

Fire Island Pines Fire

Posted on November 15, 2011 by DK

Over 25 Agencies responded to the fire.  Started after 9pm and was still smoldering as of earlier this morning.  Bulldozers enroute via barge to raze. http://www.fireislandnews.info/home-mainmenu-1/1085-fast-moving-fire-destroys-pavilion-several-other-pines-buildings and not something you see everyday: Firemen Boarding Ferry

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Memorial Day Weekend is Here

Posted on May 27, 2011 by DK

Here’s a sunset from Lonelyville! Everyone have a fun time this weekend!

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Hurricane Bill

Posted on August 19, 2009 by DK

Looks like Hurricane Bill will be a miss for Fire Island, but a boon for surfers. Swells of up to ten feet are expected this weekend. Get ready for the high surf!

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Fire Island Map ver. 0.9.1 beta

Posted on July 23, 2009 by DK

We’re putting together a detailed map of Fire Island and we need your help. Here is the latest version of the map, from Kismet to Ocean Bay Park. We need your help in correcting issues with this map. Leave your corrections … Continue reading →

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Summer Ferry Schedules

Posted on July 1, 2009 by DK

July 4th weekend is upon us and there are new ferry schedules out. Take a look at the ferry schedules section for more information.

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Chinese Food at the Ice Palace

Posted on June 11, 2009 by DK

I ventured over to Cherry Grove last night for dinner at the Ice Palace. They have a special $5 chinese buffet every wednesday, as well as half-priced wine. The food was pretty good, the manager said they got their stuff … Continue reading →

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Soaking Rainstorm Coming Friday Night

Posted on June 4, 2009 by DK

Fire Island and the whole East Coast is in store for a soaking rainstorm for friday night. Luckily, it’s supposed to clear up on saturday and sunday for sunshine the rest of the weekend. Tonight (Thursday):Rain likely. Cloudy, with a … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day Photos

Posted on June 4, 2009 by DK

Here’s some photos of some memorial day antics in Ocean Beach and Kismet:

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Houses Burn in Fire Island Pines

Posted on May 27, 2009 by DK

Two bayfront houses in Fire Island Pines burnt to the ground memorial day weekend. More info and pictures can be found here: bayfront houses burnt to the ground in Fire Island Pines

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Fire Island Water Taxi Matrix

Posted on May 27, 2009 by DK

This is a great tool for seeing how much water taxis cost from town to town on Fire Island. More info including rates for cross bay water taxis can be found by calling (631) 665-8885.

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