Island Fire has been burning on state land. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

A long-time Fire Island visitor, Arthur said that even back in the 1960s, it “exemplified the over-the-top, Baroque, high style of the ‘queens’ sitting around having high tea. Men saw it as ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A “deep-seated ... the ladder as they worked to beat back the fire. Flames and charring were visible on the top floor of 131 North Burgher Ave., which appeared to ...