And we are off… and just like that the 2023 Summer Season is over. Please be safe, be smart and remember … always swim near a lifeguard! Beach Safety Tips1.Swim only in guarded area.2.Do not dive into shallow water.3.No ball playing or Frisbees on shore line.4.Never swim alone.5.Children should always swim with adult supervision.6.Check with […]
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Lee remains a large and powerful Hurricane… Hazardous surf and rip current conditions expected at beaches across the Western Atlantic all week, including Smith Point. Update: As of September 15, 2023, Hurricane Lee is a notable weather event in the Atlantic Ocean. Lee is currently a Category 3 hurricane, with sustained winds reaching up to […]
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A rip current is a specific type of water current that can occur near beaches where waves break. A rip is a strong, localized, and narrow current of water that moves directly away from the shore by cutting through the lines of breaking waves, like a river flowing out to sea. (wiki) When you get […]
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The 22nd annual Smith Point Bridge 5K Run for Literacy will take place on Saturday, September 9th, 2023. The magnificent backdrop of the beautiful Atlantic Ocean and white sand beaches make this race a landmark event on the Long Island racing calendar. Proceeds help support the Community Library’s Family Literacy Project, the William Floyd High […]
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By Robert Brodsky robert.brodsky@newsday.com@BrodskyRobert Updated August 31, 2023 3:49 pm For nearly 50 years, Tim Delaney has manned his perch in the lifeguard chair at Smith Point County Park, diligently watching that swimmers remained safe in Suffolk County waters. On Thursday, Suffolk officials honored Delaney as the staircase leading to Smith Point’s beach was renamed for him. “The lifeguards […]
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On Thursday, August 31st, 2023 Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone announced that Smith Point beach will remained open for two more weekends. The dates and hours of operations will be 9/9/23, 9/10/23, 9/16/23 and 9/17/23 from 10 AM – 5:30 PM.
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Hurricane Idalia continued to bring heavy winds and rains to Florida and posed a risk of sending storm surge ashore. Idalia made landfall in western Florida as a Category 3 hurricane, officials said.
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Franklin, Could Become Atlantic Hurricane And Send Swells To U.S. East Coast. (8/24/23) Tropical Storm Franklin Discussion Number 15NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL082023 500 AM EDT Thu Aug 24 2023 Franklin is pulling away from the Dominican Republic and the Turks and Caicos, and appears to be gradually gaining strength. Satellite images show […]
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From left to right: Kevin Konarski, Sean Callahan, Mariusz Borkowski, Jim Dooley, Ron Gross, Eddie Noll, Bob Kolar, Jackie Dominger, Leah Russell and Rich Sinclair) Ronald Gross is the second vice president for New York State United Teachers. Elected to the position in 2020, Gross oversees program services for the union, which addresses a wide […]
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WHAT TO KNOW Dan Gilrein, an entomologist and associate agricultural program director at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County, said the insect has been seen around Nassau and western Suffolk counties. As of July 15hth, an established population has been reported as far east as Horseblock Road in Brookhaven. When you see one, what do you […]
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