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With the return of beach season, so too flock the crowds to Fire Island, the barrier island simultaneously known as a popular tourist destination and a hidden gem full of natural wonders. But FI is much more than that dichotomy allows. It’s home to Robert Moses State Park on the west end, Smith Point County Park on the east end and a national park featuring an eight-mile wilderness preserve. And in the middle, accessible by ferry only, are 17 car-free communities—most of which are strictly residential with a few having downtowns offering shops and nightlife.

Cesar Figueroa pleaded guilty to second-degree murder last month at Suffolk County court.

Brandon Davis was convicted of first-degree murder for killing a 19-year-old man on Christmas.

The suspects allegedly broke into the victim's home, threatened him with a knife and flashed a gun.

The goal is to both revive the shellfish industry and naturally cleanse the bay of pollution.