FIRE ISLAND, NY — Symbols of hate, which were found drawn on a public sidewalk on Fire Island, are being investigated by police, <a href="https://longisland.news12.com/symbols-of-hate-written-in-sidewalk-chalk-discovered-in-ocean-beach" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">News 12</a> reported. The images included swastikas and were written in chalk in the Village of Ocean Beach, the outlet reported. <a href="https://villageofoceanbeach.org/announcements/public-notice-8262026" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow"></a>The "hateful and offensive symbols" were announced by Mayor James Mallott in a public notice posted to the village's <a href="https://villageofoceanbeach.org/announcements/public-notice-8262026" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">website</a> and Facebook page on Wednesday. "We want to be clear: this type of hateful imagery has no place in our community. Ocean Beach is built on respect, inclusion, and looking out for one another. Acts intended to intimidate, offend, or spread hate are unacceptable, and do not reflect the values of our residents," village officials stated.Patch has reached out to the village. The village became aware of the symbols through social media, then contacted police to investigate, but by the time officers arrived, the symbols were gone, according to officials. They advised anyone who sees similar symbols to notify the police. This is a breaking story and will be updated. Check back later.

FIRE ISLAND, NY — Symbols of hate, which were found drawn on a public sidewalk on Fire Island, are being investigated by police, <a href="https://longisland.news12.com/symbols-of-hate-written-in-sidewalk-chalk-discovered-in-ocean-beach" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">News 12</a> reported.

The images included swastikas and were written in chalk in the Village of Ocean Beach, the outlet reported. <a href="https://villageofoceanbeach.org/announcements/public-notice-8262026" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow"></a>The "hateful and offensive symbols" were announced by Mayor James Mallott in a public notice posted to the village's <a href="https://villageofoceanbeach.org/announcements/public-notice-8262026" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">website</a> and Facebook page on Wednesday.

"We want to be clear: this type of hateful imagery has no place in our community. Ocean Beach is built on respect, inclusion, and looking out for one another. Acts intended to intimidate, offend, or spread hate are unacceptable, and do not reflect the values of our residents," village officials stated.Patch has reached out to the village.

The village became aware of the symbols through social media, then contacted police to investigate, but by the time officers arrived, the symbols were gone, according to officials. They advised anyone who sees similar symbols to notify the police.

This is a breaking story and will be updated. Check back later.

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The 44th Annual WICC Surfside Hotel <a href="https://www.bluefishtournament.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth</a> returns to Long Island Sound on Saturday, August 29, with fishing officially beginning at 12:01 a.m. Anglers from New York and Connecticut will compete for bragging rights—and a $25,000 grand prize awarded to the tournament's largest bluefish.
The weekend-long tournament features more than $40,000 in total cash prizes, including:
<ul><li>1st Place: $25,000</li><li>2nd Place: $7,500</li><li>3rd Place: $2,500</li><li>Smaller cash prizes awarded through 20th Place</li><li>Port Prizes awarded for the heaviest bluefish weighed at each official Connecticut and New York weigh station (see below for complete list of weigh stations)</li></ul>
Young anglers, 17 and under, will also have the chance to win big. The tournament will award a $1,000 cash prize to the largest bluefish caught by a youth angler. Second and third place youth winners will receive $100 gift cards.
Anglers may register online at <a href="https://www.bluefishtournament.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.bluefishtournament.com</a>&nbsp;or in person at any official tournament registration location throughout Long Island and Connecticut.
Official Registration Locations:New York
<ul><li>Blue Water Ventures – Peconic</li><li>Cow Harbor Bait &amp; Tackle – Northport</li><li>Duffy's Bait &amp; Tackle – Glenwood Landing</li><li>East Coast Fishing Supplies – Little Neck</li><li>Jack's Bait &amp; Tackle – City Island</li><li>Miller Place Bait &amp; Tackle – Mount Sinai</li><li>Tyalure Tackle – Rye</li></ul>
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<ul><li>AW Marina – New London</li><li>Black Hall Outfitters – Westbrook</li><li>Black Rock Bait &amp; Tackle – Bridgeport</li><li>Bobby J's Bait &amp; Tackle – Milford</li><li>Branford Bait &amp; Tackle – Branford</li><li>Dee's Bait &amp; Tackle – New Haven</li><li>Fin's Bait &amp; Tackle – Clinton</li><li>Fisherman's World – East Norwalk</li><li>Fishin’ Factory – Milldale</li><li>Hillyer's Tackle Shop – Waterford</li><li>Sportsman's Den – Cos Cob</li><li>Ted's Bait &amp; Tackle – Old Saybrook</li></ul>

The registration deadline is Friday, August 28, at 11:59 p.m. Registration is $36 per angler and is required to participate. Fishing begins at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, August 29, and concludes at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 30.

For registration, tournament rules, weigh station information, and live updates, visit <a href="https://www.bluefishtournament.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.bluefishtournament.com</a>, follow <a href="https://www.facebook.com/bluefishtournament" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.facebook.com/bluefishtournament</a>, or Instagram @bluefishtournament.
The 44th Annual Bluefish Tournament is proudly presented by WICC, The Surfside Hotel, Stevens Ford Lincoln of Milford, Bridgeport Harbor Marina, Water Dr., Little Pub, and The Fisherman Magazine

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The Jay Heritage Center in Rye, New York will celebrate America at 250 with a toast to Jay Medal honorees Pulitzer Prize-winning author Annette Gordon-Reed, the Carl M. Loeb University Professor at Harvard University and award-winning Lincoln historian Harold Holzer.
The Jay Medal for Service was created in 2012 to recognize individuals who demonstrate a selfless spirit of commitment to and engagement with their community mirroring the multifaceted contributions of John Jay and his descendants. These honorees have demonstrated through their life's work that our shared narratives as a country, complicated as they are, can be better illuminated through the highest caliber of ongoing scholarship and advocacy. Honorees are selected for their excellence in the fields of American history, environmental stewardship, social justice or civic engagement.
Joining the celebration will be Chief Judge of the State of New York and the New York Court of Appeals, Honorable Rowan D. Wilson and historian and philanthropist Elihu Rose who will present the awards at JHC's annual Soirée. Special guests will include David Blight, Frank Cogliano, Joanne Freeman, and Beverly Gage.

The Jay Medal Soirée will be held Saturday, September 19, 2026 at the Jay Estate from 5:30-9:30pm. Cocktails, dinner, award ceremony and dancing. Cocktail Attire.
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