Fire Island Pines (often referred to as The Pines) is a hamlet in the Town of Brookhaven, Suffolk County, New York, United States, and is a barrier island on the southern side of Long Island. Fire Island Pines derives its name from the scrub pine trees in the area, which, according to legend, starte...

Fire Island, three miles off the shore of New York's Long Island, has long been a haven for the Northeast's LGBTQ community. The Pines were developed in the 1950s, making the enclave one of the youngest on the island. In the '60s, The Pines quickly went from a clothing-optional beach with a few coas...

A short video on the Fire Island Pines Gay resort located in Long Island, NY. To access Fire Island you need to take a ferry to the harbor in each neighborhood. The white sandy beaches and 360o views are showcased in teh is video with a house tour of 455 Ocean Walk and its panoramic views from the r...

Community of Lights captured this amazing cloud at the end of July in the late afternoon in Fire Island Pines, a beautiful barrier island off the coast of New York. The cloud was about 500 feet wide and sever miles long covering the entire island as it went by, and then vanished in the Atlantic Oce...

"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

Get ready for a fantastical celebration of community, inclusion, and diversity at the Pines Party Toon Island! Just like your favorite cartoons, Pines Party weekend in Fire Island, NY was a magical and positive space for all our friends, queer and otherwise – everyone was welcomed to the overnight p

Since the first performance in 1995, the annual Fire Island Dance Festival has become the Island's most anticipated cultural event of the season. Fire Island Dance Festival features an eclectic mix of world-renowned and emerging dancers, dance companies and choreographers. The weekend-long festival ...

A Look Back at Pines Party 2018
A look at last summer's biggest all-night beach party in the Fire Island Pines benefiting The Pines Foundation and Stonewall Community Foundation. The Pines Foundation is pleased to invite you to
Pines Party 2019 - Island of Lost Boys

Fire Island Dance Festival returns this summer to bring unforgettable dance and an incomparable weekend of culture to Fire Island Pines. The festival continues to be one of the most anticipated charitable events of the Fire Island summer. Since its first edition in 1994, Fire Island Dance Festival h...

July 20-22 Fire Island Pines, NY. A weekend of world-class dance, breathtaking views and unparalleled culture awaits you at Fire Island Dance Festival. Immerse yourself in dance with a diverse lineup of companies and choreographers, performing on a stunning waterfront stage in the Fire Island Pines...