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Fire Island Ferry: Don’t Miss The Boat

Fire Island Ferry: Don’t Miss The Boat

We shot this video at the Fire Island Ferries in Bay Shore. Reminiscent of the Ferris Bueller Chase Scene, this film shows a couple on the way to Ocean Beach when the Man decides he needs just one more Lighthouse ale, can he make the boat?

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Things to Do

Things to Do

The ultimate vacation getaway, Fire Island offers pristine beaches without a hint of pretention. Nestled in between the Great South Bay and Atlantic Ocean the Island has been a haven for generations of beach-goers, outdoor enthusiasts, and water sport lovers. Free of cars and chaos this unique Island seems like a world away from its ...

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Fire Island iPhone App

Fire Island iPhone App

Fire Island App Copyright 2011 Market Ready LLC Updated: Apr 04, 2011 Current Version: 1.6 Support Email Address fireislandapp@gmail.com Get your Fire Island App Today! Description The Fire Island App is a must for anyone visiting or living on Fire Island, New York. This application provides updated ferry schedules, train schedules, and real-time travel alerts ...

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Lights, Camera, Action: Top Brass Delivers Press Conference on Fire Island
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Lights, Camera, Action: Top Brass Delivers Press Conference on Fire Island

By Shoshanna McCollum As the clock struck noon on the sunny Friday, May 10th sleepy Ocean Beach Village Green came alive with camera crews and reporters as Suffolk County Executive Steven Bellone and Islip Town Supervisor Tom Croci assembled at the podium to deliver a simple message: Fire Island is back and ready for the ...

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An Acre of Clams: The Charities that Sprung on Fire Island Since Sandy
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An Acre of Clams: The Charities that Sprung on Fire Island Since Sandy

By Shoshanna McCollum At the crossroads of the six-month anniversary of Hurricane Sandy and the eminent launch of the coming Memorial Day Weekend, now is a good time to take a look at the veritable ocean of charitable causes that have washed over Fire Island in the wake of the great storm that rocked our ...

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Murray Barbash: A Fire Island Life Remembered
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Murray Barbash: A Fire Island Life Remembered

By Shoshanna McCollum In a curious story that Susan Barbash told when recalling the life of her father, Murray Barbash found himself showing Willy Stargell the sites of Long Island. The legendary baseball player was in town because he was narrating Joseph Schwatner’s New Morning for the World with the Long Island Philharmonic. In the ...

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St. Patrick’s Day Cheer in Ocean Beach Fire Island
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St. Patrick’s Day Cheer in Ocean Beach Fire Island

By Rachel Sunshine Now with spring officially in the air the prospect of summer is a satisfying reality. For the already bustling town of Ocean Beach, summer dreaming hit full blast for the annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration. Though the weather slightly cooler than years past, the ferry delivered plenty of warm, anxious faces. With ...

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Fire Island Writer and Historian, Madeleine Johnson: 1924 – 2013
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Fire Island Writer and Historian, Madeleine Johnson: 1924 – 2013

By Shoshanna McCollum The author of one of the foremost cotemporary primers of Fire Island history died this past week at the age of 88. Madeline C. Johnson’s Fire Island: 1650s – 1980’s has been a fixture on the bookshelves of Fire Island cottages and most anyone else who takes an interest in the barrier ...

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Fire Island cleanup begins 24-hour operations
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Fire Island cleanup begins 24-hour operations

YAPHANK, N.Y. – Removal of Hurricane Sandy debris on Fire Island began March 2 and is scheduled to be complete by the end of March. In an effort to meet the March 31 completion goal, the debris removal contractors will begin work around the clock Friday. “It is crucial that the work on the beach ...

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Fire Island Cleanup Begins – Getting Ready for Summer 2013.
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Fire Island Cleanup Begins – Getting Ready for Summer 2013.

YAPHANK, N.Y. – Removal of Hurricane Sandy debris on Fire Island began March 2 and is scheduled to be complete by the end of March. “It is crucial that this work get under way before environmental restrictions prohibit debris removal and halt the recovery for thousands of Fire Island homeowners,” said Sen. Charles Schumer. “The work ...

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Fire Island contract brings $8.3 million to local businesses
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Fire Island contract brings $8.3 million to local businesses

YAPHANK, N.Y. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awarded a $10.1 million task order contract to Environmental Chemical Company of Burlingame, Calif., Feb. 27 to remove debris on Fire Island created by Hurricane Sandy. Under the terms of the task order 82 percent of the work will be performed by local contractors. Under the task order, ECC is ...

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Fire Island Resurgence: Coming Back After Hurricane Sandy
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Fire Island Resurgence: Coming Back After Hurricane Sandy

In the wake of a coastal hurricane event of historic proportions ravaging Fire Island less than six months ago, the question people are now asking will Fire Island be ready for the summer crowds in 2013? The answer is a resounding yes as residents, municipal officials, and merchants of local businesses are mobilizing to bring ...

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“Got Dunes?” Fundraiser: A Winter Blowout for Fire Island
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“Got Dunes?” Fundraiser: A Winter Blowout for Fire Island

By Shoshanna McCollum Let some little blizzard wipeout a good time? We don’t think so. Fire Islanders are made of tougher stuff than that! While the party itself actually took place in Bay Shore’s Nutty Irishman, the Fire Island Restoration Project, Inc. benefit was a huge success and the Fire Island feel good event of ...

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