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...

"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

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...

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...

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

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 Pines 2018 Music Video for TOY by Netta. Eurovision 2018 Winner. Shot during Pines Party Week on Fire Island, NY.

After ferrying over to the beach community of Fire Island last summer, we attended the inaugural Fire Island Opera Festival.

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...