Plane Makes Emergency Landing On LI Beach

A plane made an emergency landing at Smith Point County on Sunday. (Courtesy Suffolk County Parks Police Sgt. Jeff Campo.) Lisa Finn, Patch StaffPosted Sun, Jun 6, 2021 at 10:47 pm ET|Updated Mon, Jun 7, 2021 at 9:58 am ET SHIRLEY, NY — A pilot made an emergency landing on the beach at Smith Point County Park on Sunday. The plane, […]

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June 6, 2021

COVID-19 vaccinations are now available

COVID-19 vaccinations are now available to everyone aged 12 and older. According to medical researchers, vaccination will help protect you, your family and your community from the virus that causes COVID-19. By getting vaccinated, you can end the damage to our economy, prevent more illnesses and deaths, and eliminate COVID-19. For more information, please click […]

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June 1, 2021

Winter Storm Warning for Smith Point

National Weather Service -Winter Storm warning into effect from Tonight (1/31/21) through Tuesday AM -Heavy Snow expected, up to 16″ -1″-3″ snowfall expected throughout Monday AM -Near Blizzard conditions -Smaller snowfall totals further East, Westhampton Beach –Read more…

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January 31, 2021

High-impact nor’easter approaching Smith Point

Here it comes… Winter Storm Gail will intensify into a high-impact nor’easter for parts of the mid-Atlantic and Northeast beginning Wednesday, where it appears it will bring heavy snow, strong winds and some coastal flooding to Smith Point and Cupsogue beaches.

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December 15, 2020

2020 Summer Season is Over

And we are off… and just like that 2020 “COVID19-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 lifeguards on […]

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September 27, 2020

Smith Point Lifeguard Women need your help!

We are trying to get the United States Lifeguard Association (USLA) to add a female landline event in local, regional and national level competitions. This is the only event in which women do not have a fair and equal opportunity to showcase their skills and strengths in this portion of lifesaving.  Please show you support […]

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September 12, 2020

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Tropical Storm Isaias closes Smith Point, Cupsogue and Meschutt.

Due to Tropical Storm Isaias Suffolk County Beaches, Smith Point, Cupsogue and Meschutt, will be closed at 11 AM today, 8/4/20. Isaias was downgraded from a hurricane to a tropical storm overnight. Isaias is still expected to deliver wind gusts of up to 70 mph to Long Island. The National Weather Service in New York […]

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August 4, 2020

Dead Whale Washed up at Smith Point

On July 18th, the Smith Point Lifeguards responded to a deceased whale drifting approximately .75 miles off the main tower. The animal was already deceased once lifeguards arrived on scene. It should be noted that dead whales floating in the Ocean attract other marine life that may feed on it. It would be foolish, irresponsible […]

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July 18, 2020