The book, the talk, and the event! "Beach" Fire Island's 1st beach party- the party that started it all. The book! In 1979 the Pines community came together to raise funds for a new fire truck. The event was called "Beach." It was a party that was a first of...
This week in…
This week in… On/ off the deck was a weekly column in FI Newspaper. It was the Facebook of its time giving the who’s, what, and where of the Pines. Alternating writers were then owner John Whyte (On) and Realtor Dorothy Levy (Off). June 14,1979 All about "Beach."
Beach 40th Anniversary !
Beach 40th Anniversary ! 1979-2019. Beach 40th Anniversary Event 1979-2019. In 1979 an event that would change the course of history and culture of the Pines took place. It was called "Beach." It was essentially about a new Fire truck for the Fire Island Pines Volunteer Fire Department, but the...
DJ Howard Merritt
DJ Howard Merritt Howard Merritt started playing music in 1972 in New York. First major job was a club called "Flamingo" which was the greatest gay club to date according to many who lived it. He played at the Saint, the Ice Palace, 12 West, the...