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$4.2M Pyramid House On Long Island Promises ‘Sophisticated Yet Unpretentious’ Living $4.2M Pyramid House On Long Island Promises ‘Sophisticated Yet Unpretentious’ Living
$4.2M Pyramid House On Long Island Promises ‘Sophisticated Yet Unpretentious’ Living This architectural spectacle isn’t for squares. Long Island’s famed “Pyramid House” – located in Fire Island Pines at 443 Sail Walk – is on the market for $4.25 million. Built in 1961 and extensively renovated in 2006 by architect Hal Hayes, the unique abode features 2,100-square-feet of living space all nestled under its towering glass and wood pyramid walls. “This extraordinary home offers an irreplicable site, true mid-century style, unparalleled tranquility and sophisticated yet unpretentious living,” reads the listing from Brown Harris Stevens. The interior of the famed "Pyramid …

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by Michael Mashburn
News
Emergency Federal Action Approved To Fix Coastal Damage On Fire Island Emergency Federal Action Approved To Fix Coastal Damage On Fire Island
Emergency Federal Action Approved To Fix Coastal Damage On Fire Island Elected officials have announced the approval of emergency federal action that will allow engineers to assess and repair damaged coastal areas of Long Island's Fire Island.  According to an announcement by New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday, Jan. 26, the many extreme storms that have slammed into Suffolk County's Fire Island over the last few years make the island eligible for a process that will assess, fund, and repair damaged coastal areas.  This means that the US Army Corps of Engineers will be allowed to begin an expedited evaluation of needed repairs on the …

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Five In Disabled Boat Rescued Off Long Island Coast Five In Disabled Boat Rescued Off Long Island Coast
Five In Disabled Boat Rescued Off Long Island Coast Five boaters on Long Island were rescued just in the nick of time by Suffolk County Police after their vessel became disabled with a storm rapidly approaching them. While responding to an unrelated call, Suffolk County Marine Bureau officers spotted an emergency flare go off at approximately 8:20 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 3 in the Great South Bay off Fire Island Pines. Police said that at the time the flare went off, there was a storm squall approaching, bringing lightning and wind gusts of up to 30 mph, putting the boaters in added danger. The officers were able to locate the disabled 26-foot…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Watercraft Rider Drifts In Great South Bay For Two Hours Watercraft Rider Drifts In Great South Bay For Two Hours
Watercraft Rider Drifts In Great South Bay For Two Hours A worried wife who called the police when her husband didn't return from a ride on his Yamaha watercraft on Great South Bay set off a wide search for the 52-year-old man.  William Sullivan, of Bayport, was reported missing around 7:55 p.m., Tuesday, May 21, after failing to return from a planned hourlong ride, said the Suffolk County Police. Sullivan left Homans Creek aboard the Yamaha watercraft at about 6:30 p.m. and when he didn’t return an hour later as planned, his wife called 911 and reported him missing, police said. After receiving the call, Suffolk county launched two patrol …

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by Kathy Reakes