4th of July debacles on Fire Island, in which visitors neglected to wear masks or social distance to stop the spread of the coronavirus.
With the popular tourist destination’s reputation on the line, locals came together to help protect the population.Gay City News reports that nightlife promoter Daniel Nardicio, along with volunteers from the Gay Men’s Health Crisis, drag queens and gogo boys make up the team, which canvases the island with masks and hand sanitizer in hand.
The team also reminds visitors to remain socially distant in high traffic public areas such as beaches, and also accepts donations for nightlife performers who have lost work due to the pandemic.