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Fire Island Pines People- Arden Catlin
Many would be surprised to know the several women that played a role in the history of the Pines. Arden Catlin was one. She was a Pines pioneer who was one of the first Realtors, business owners, and the first Postmistress of the Pines.
Fire Island Pines People: Robin Byrd
Among the personalities known to frequent Fire Island Pines, none stood out quite like Robin Byrd. Robin Byrd is a former American porn actress, host of “The Robin Byrd Show,” and current Pines resident.
Pines People-Bill Riordan & Angelo Bosica, a love story…
In the 1950’s drug stores not only filled your prescription, but there was usually a food counter, ice cream and coffee. Pines resident Bill Riordan would go to a drug store where a young man named Angelo Bosica worked as a soda clerk to flirt with him. At a time when being gay could cause you to be arrested, Bill Riordan and Angelo Bosica fell in love…
