Shoshanna McCollum

5 days ago | fireislandnews.com | Shoshanna McCollum

Healthcare Wellness Center of Bay Shore is celebrating over 20 years of service to its clientele. The rediscovery of Acupuncture, which dates back to 200 BC, has led to hundreds of locals with various health ailments, such as chronic pain, being treated free of prescription painkillers. To help you understand how Acupuncture and other traditional treatments work and when it is good for you, we have consulted Anthony Cerabino, owner of Healthcare Wellness.

6 days ago | fireislandnews.com | Shoshanna McCollum

Sunday, June 1Babylon Pride ParadeCelebrate and unite our diverse community at Babylon Village Pride, held from the corner of Deer Park Avenue to Simon Street in Babylon, starting at 3 p.m. This year, the theme is “Somewhere Over the Rainbow!” For more information, visit prideofbabylon.org.

1 week ago | fireislandnews.com | Shoshanna McCollum

On May 2, the Fire Island–based art nonprofit BOFFO received a letter from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) stating that the $45,000 grant awarded to them in November 2024 had been withdrawn. BOFFO, which provides a platform for LGBTQ+ artists by facilitating initiatives such as artist residencies, exhibitions, digital commissions, and experiences, had been planning to use the funds to support its summer residency program in the Fire Island Pines.

1 week ago | fireislandnews.com | Shoshanna McCollum

Dominick Thorne ran for public office in 2021, unseating presiding officer Rob Calarco for the 7th Legislative District seat. Since then, he has proven himself to be a dedicated and hardworking public official. Recent changes in the 7th district boundaries mean that Thorne’s jurisdiction now includes a significant portion of Fire Island. Fire Island News (FIN): Can you tell me a little bit about how the redistricting affected the jurisdiction you represent?

1 week ago | fireislandnews.com | Shoshanna McCollum

“Within five miles of where we live, someone is being trafficked,” said Commanding Officer, Investigative Sergeant Erin Meunkle, with Suffolk County Sheriff Errol Toulon’s Anti Trafficking Initiative (SATI). Meunkle delivered a riveting hour-long presentation at the Patchogue-Medford Library on April 9. “Among the local communities are Sayville, Shirley, Islip, Sound Beach,” Meunkle said. Incidents take place in residential homes as well as local hotels.