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09/05/2026

The third and final installment of my series on local murals and muralists is in the current issue of the Fire Island News. you can pick up a copy at tinyraccoonbooks, Patchogue-Medford Library , Sayville Library and many other locations along the South shore and on Fire Island.

"Golden Voice," a mural by artist Key Detail

Artists Juan Sigcha and Shavon Wilkins completing their mural on the wall of a Brentwood restaurant.

Artist Michael Krasowitz with his work "The Guardians" in front of the Museum of Contemporary Art LI

Portrait of Key Detail in front of his work "Golden Voice" photo by Benny Migs Photo

Juan working on the mural at Gigi's diner.

Shavon working on the mural at Gigi's diner.

Another mural on the back wall of Pronto of Long Island that Juan had painted before last year

Michael with the one column still to be completed

Michael with the finished column behind MoCA Patchogue Arts Council • MoCA L.I.

Shooting this angle was Michael's idea. I love how it came out.

Juan and Shavon Wilkins with their "Community"mural at Pronto of Long Island

08/26/2026

08/14/2026

My article/pictures from the Great South Bay Music Festival on page 24 of the latest Fire Island News. Swipe for full size pics, including additional shots that didn't fit on the page. Pick up a copy at tinyraccoonbooks Sayville Library Patchogue-Medford Library or many other locations along the aouth ahore and Fire Island.

Carly Bottitta, Rachel Petrilak, and Chris Gunter at the Citizens Campaign for the Environment booth with Richie Watson signing a petition to stop cuts to federal clean water funding

Back Row: L-R: Tana Ewell Cynthia Berrios

Front Row: L-R: Gianna, Quinn, Emily, Gabby, Gulianna

“We Hear You” (a non-profit supporting kids who are deaf or hard of hearing all over Long Island)

Kirstin Sousa (owner of StellaRay clothing), with festival co-organizer Jamie Faith and her daughter Ava

The Allgaier family from Centereach (multi generational lovers of the band Sublime)

Reggae-fusion band IRIEspect on the Five Towns College Stage

Students from School of Rock playing on the Jambalya Stage

Alvaro of Peace, Love, and Halos, helping customer Paul Agueci (Valley Stream)

Perennial favorite Kerry Kearney Band wowed the crowd with their Cajun Review Show

Allison Danzig (Westchester), Lisa Gibson (Manhattan) Vicki Lesser Goldstein (Brooklyn) came to see their spouses in Ripple All starts

Joanne Duffy (Islip Terrace) getting a treat for her Grandbaby Mckenna from Brie and Kayla at the Groovy Smoothie (they also have a stand in Ocean Beach, on the back side of Mermaid Market

Ashley Pfeifer (Director of Fundraising), Kara Fusco (Executive Vice President) of Swan is Love, a 501c3 non-profit that raises funds through grassroots events to support cancer patients, invest in youth, and help local families in need

Ariana Nuñez, Thomas Bernard, Julia Dinger, Andrew Nuñez

Local band Anything Ever won their spot on the Jambalaya stage at WEHM’s Battle of the Bands

Sal Filosa and Michele Cayea of the Patchogue Medford Library helping Nikki McGrath of Port Jefferson with the free phone charging station

Clara Intravia (with Benny the Pug). The Intravia family is selling allowing festival attendees to park on the property to raise funds for Carols’ Senior Dog Pet sanctuary

08/11/2026

08/02/2026

https://www.fireislandnews.com/arts-culture/book-reviews/patchogue-medford-library-fire-island-news/

Ten years ago, as the Patchogue Arts Council (PAC) planned an exhibition celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Summer of Love, curator John Cino approached

07/30/2026

The July 31 edition of Fire Island News is coming your way soon. Get ready for it! Click the link for a sneak peek: https://www.fireislandnews.com/fire-island-news/july-31-fire-island-news/