Alcohol banned at beaches, including Fire Island

NEW YORK -- Alcohol bans go into effect this weekend at several popular Long Island beaches.

As of Friday, drinking is no longer allowed on two stretches of the federally owned Fire Island National Seashore and during peak hours at East Hampton's Indian Wells Beach.

The Fire Island ban applies to two 300-foot wide stretches between the communities of Atlantique and Corneille Estates in the Town of Islip.

The East Hampton ban is in effect from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily on the main 2,000-foot stretch of the beach. That's where most visitors congregate and lifeguards patrol during swimming hours.

Both bans were prompted by alcohol-fueled parties on the beaches.

Drinking is still allowed on other Fire Island National Seashore beaches and on other beaches owned by the Town of East Hampton.