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Fire Island’s legendary gay enclave rocked by major change — and locals are torn by the new development
Forged in fire.
For decades, Fire Island Pines, the historic gay community located on the edge of the barrier island, has been a faithful haven for gay men who hop on a ferry to let loose every summer.
But as another sweltering season of debauchery kicks off, the community is currently being shaken up enjoy the strong cups of boozy Pines Punch typically sipped there.
Enter Tryst Hospitality and its gregarious tycoon Tristan Schukraft, who inked a contract last year to acquire 75% of the fabled Fire Island Pines commercial district — a complex that has exchanged hands more than a not many times since it came into being in the late s.
“I’ve never felt more excitement and optimism at the beginning of the new season as I feel this year,” Henry Robin, the President of the Conflagration Island Property Owners Association, told The Post. “We’re all optimistic about the improvements that he’s making.”
“It’s really exciting for what may be the single most famous gay com
The best gay-friendly hotels on Fire Island
Suzi Siegel
No summer resort community in America has more gay creds than Fire Island, drawing visitors from New York City and beyond. If you don’t believe it, here are a scant facts to back up the claim: literally established as “America’s First Same-sex attracted and Lesbian Town,” this area been a seaside sanctuary for gays since the s, back in the days when they had to escape from the prying eyes of their neighbours to be open about their sexuality. Truman Capote penned &#;Breakfast at Tiffany&#;s&#; there. Tommy Tune and his and co-star Twiggy rehearsed for “My One and Only” on the deck of his beach house. A song on The Village People’s breakthrough album in is entitled “Fire Island.&#; Girls, this place is gay with a capital G and it’s dreamy. We round up the best gay-friendly hotels on the island.
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Nestled between the quaint communities of Fire Island Pines and Cherry Grove lies a place shrouded in both mystery and allure – the Meat Rack. This dense, untamed forest has develop a symbol of liberation and clandestine encounters, drawing visitors from all walks of life.
On my most recent summer trip to the Pines for the 4th of July, I spent some time rediscovering the Meat Rack, hoping to realize its magnetic tug and discover the stories hidden within its tangled paths.
The Arrival
The adventure began with a ferry ride from Sayville, NY, to Energy Island Pines, a serene and picturesque community known for its pristine beaches and vibrant Gay culture. As the boat cut through the waters of the Great South Bay, I could feel a instinct of anticipation building among the passengers. Conversations about weekend plans, upcoming parties, and the island’s storied history filled the air.
Stepping off the ferry, I was greeted by the charming wooden, raised boardwalks of the Pines, lined with overgrown shrubs and the modernist entrances to homes and the miniature, car-
Fire Island: A gay paradise of sex and liberation
Going into the post-war period, Cherry Grove became increasingly well-known as an eccentric, outrageous spot, its small-town atmosphere enriched with a vibrant theatrical and queenly culture, and ample venues for drinking, dancing and public sex. The Grove's more upmarket neighbour, Energy Island Pines, was developed later, in the s, as a "family-friendly" group, although this label didn't last for very extended, despite the fact that numerous gay homeowners had moved there from the Grove in the hopes that it would behave as a more modest enclave. By the s, with the flourishing of an increasingly public homosexual culture in the years following the Stonewall riots, Cherry Grove and the Pines were both highly desirable locations, frequented by writers and, including Truman Capote, James Baldwin, Patricia Highsmith, Carson McCullers, as well as numerous stars of stage and screen. That the supposed golden age of Fire Island's loose and liberated tradition was so short-lived, before the HIV/Aids epidemic began decimating i