Blaze Breaks Out At Home On Fire Island's Ocean Beach; Marine Officers Douse Flames: Police

Multiple Suffolk County police officers were treated for smoke inhalation; no civilians were injured, authorities say.

'Some Peace For Our Karen': Fire Island Community Leaders Relieved After Guilty Plea In 30-Year-Old Cold Case

Gilgo Beach killer Rex Heuermann's admission to Karen Vergata's 1996 murder comes after "unimaginable pain" for her family, lawmaker says.

Who Was Karen Vergata, The Gilgo Beach Serial Killings' Investigation's 'Jane Doe No. 7'?

Once nameless, with authorities unable to determine what happened, her family might get some formal closure on Wednesday, report says.

Deer Cull On Fire Island National Seashore To Resume After Pause From Winter Storm

The operation was concluded on the William Floyd Estate in January, the National Parks Service says.

Man Dies After Jumping From Fire Island Lighthouse: PD

He jumped from the observation deck Friday afternoon, police say.

Man Drowns After Being Caught In Rip Current Off Fire Island Right After LI Beaches Reopen: Police

The man drowned when beaches had just reopened; they'd been closed due to the impacts of Hurricane Erin on LI, including rip currents.

Suffolk To Spray Davis Park's Ground For Mosquitoes

All streets and boardwalks in the community will be sprayed with the ultra-low volume aerosol, Anvil, or sumithrin.

Man Airlifted To Hospital After Boat Propeller Injury On Fire Island: Police

A Utah man was airlifted to a hospital from Fire Island after getting hit by a boat propeller on Sunday, according to Suffolk County police.

Arson Detectives Investigating Fire Island Pines Blaze: Police

The fire started just after midnight on Saturday, Suffolk police say.

Suffolk 1st Responders To Conduct Preparedness Drill Near Fire Island

They will practice deployment and perform rescue tactics to prep for summer's increased tourism and potentially severe weather.

Good Samaritan Rescues 3 From Disabled CT Vessel Off Fire Island: USCG

The people, who were aboard "Hot Chocolate" were found safe after leaving New Haven bound for Okracoke, NC , the U.S. Coast Guard said.

Deer Culling To Begin On Floyd Estate, Fire Island

It will run through February, the National Park Service says.

Open Flames, Outdoor Smoking Banned On Fire Island

The restrictions are in place to prevent harm to the seashore’s natural and cultural resources, Dep. Supt. Scott McCormick says.

Suffolk Arson Investigating Fire Island Pines Blaze: Police

It broke out late Saturday, drawing dozens of firefighters from at least seven departments, some off-island, authorities say.

5 New Mosquito Samples Test Positive For West Nile

So far this season, 234 mosquito samples and five birds have tested positive for West Nile virus, Suffolk health department says.

West Nile Detected At Watch Hill On Fire Island

It was the fourth and sixth virus detection at these sites this year, the National Park Service said Thursday.

West Nile Virus Found 4th Time At Watch Hill On Fire Island: Officials

It was found in mosquito samples on Sept. 3, National Park Service officials say.

7 Mosquito Samples Positive For West Nile Virus In Suffolk: County

This summer season 222 mosquito samples and five birds have tested positive​ for the virus. Was it found in your community?

West Nile Virus Detected On Fire Island National Seashore: Officials

It was detected in mosquito samples taken on Aug. 28, Fire Island National Seashore officials said.

Small Plane Lands On Fire Island Beach Monday: FAA

The plane landed just after noon on Monday, officials say.

1,950 Lbs Of Venison Donated To LI Cares After Fire Island Culling

Ninety-eight deer were removed from the seashore's properties, including 45 from the Floyd Estate and 53 from Fire Island.

Fire Island Official Barred Business' Permit Over Nudity Tiff: Lawsuit

A business owner is accusing Superintendent Alexy Romero of suspending his permit, in retaliation over Fire Island's public nudity laws.

'A Tragic Accident' As LI Couple Dies After 2-Boat Crash On Bay: Cops

The husband and wife perished after their 27-foot 1989 OC/MA and a 44-foot Henriques crashed on the bay, near Fire Island, cops say.

Gilgo Beach 'Jane Doe No. 7' Idenitified As Karen Vergata

Investigators on Friday morning identified the Gilgo Beach victim referred to as "Jane Doe No. 7" as Karen Vergata.

2 Teens Bitten; One By Shark Off Coast Of Fire Island: Reports

Shark sightings sparked a brief prohibition of swimming at one beach on one of the biggest beach days of the year, Newsday reported.

Missing Fire Island Boater ID'd As Doc Charged In $100M Fraud Scheme

The missing man's boat sank off Fire Island earlier this month, the U.S. Coast Guard says.

Search Called Off For Missing Person After Boat Sinks

The person went missing after their boat was struck and sank by a commercial vessel, the U.S. Coast Guard says.

Coast Guard Searches For Missing Person After Boat Sinks Off LI

The person went missing after their boat was struck and sank by a commercial vessel, the U.S. Coast Guard says.

Person Rescued Near Fire Island Inlet: NYS Park Police

The individual was swept away in the water near Fire Island, police say.

16-Year-Old Surfer Bitten By Shark On Fire Island

The surfer is the 6th person in a 3-week period to be bitten by a shark on Long Island.

Fire Island To Start Ground Spray Mosquito Treatments

The treatments are a part of its ongoing annual effort to control mosquito populations.

Man Ejected From Boat Near Fire Island Rescued By Good Samaritan

The man is believed to have suffered a medical emergency, police say.

Suffolk County Government: Board Of Health Meeting Scheduled For March 16

The public portion of the meeting is generally held within the first several minutes once the meeting has begun.

Plane Makes Emergency Landing on Fire Island

BREAKING: Three passengers were onboard a small plane Friday afternoon, when it made an emergency landing in Kimset.

Police ID Woman Who Drowned In Fire Island During Storm

The 67-year-old is believed to have drowned in rough water during the unexpected storm Sunday afternoon.

Woman Drowns In Waters Off Fire Island During Storm

The woman was discovered in the water following the storm on Sunday afternoon.

Captain Of Clam Dredge Rescued After Medical Incident: SCPD

The 44-year-old experienced a medical incident while fishing by Fire Island Wednesday night.

Possible Fire Island Shark Bite: Watch Victim Describe Experience

A 12-year-old girl and a 13-year-old boy were both bitten in the water off Fire Island on Wednesday morning.

Police ID 2 People Found Dead On Boat On Fire Island

Their bodies were found Sunday afternoon, police say.

Fire Island Blaze: Several Homes Destroyed; 2 Firefighters Hurt

BREAKING: Flames tore through several homes on Fire Island overnight. See photos and video from the scene.