the annual Fourth of July Invasion of the Pines attracts hundreds of drag queens and thousands of spectators to what has become an annual Independence Day event. The queens arrive at the Fire Island Pines Harbor. On the afternoon of July 4 each year, drag queens from both Cherry Grove and the Pines ...

By Video Journalist Waldo Cabrera For over 35 years on the 4th of July, the Fire Island Pines has been invaded by residents of Cherry Grove. Meet the participants of this fun annual tradition. Featured Interviews: Panzi Thom Hansen & Cobra, Invaders; Andrew Seracino & Jean Veras, Spectators; Frankli...

"The Invasion" of the Fire Island Pines is now an annual tradition and a day of joy. But Thom Hansen was there when it began as a protest. Americans across the country have many traditions when it comes to celebrating Independence Day. But it’s possible that none are as distinctive as Cherry Grove’s

When Tennessee Williams first met Frank Merlo, a handsome, athletic, working-class Italian-American from NJ at a Provincetown bar in 1947, he was already the celebrated playwright of The Glass Menagerie. What began as a one-night tryst turned into a 14-year romantic partnership, which they also enjo...