As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, our lifeguards came together for the 3rd Annual July 4th Lifeguard Breakfast, Recognition Ceremony, and Team Photo. It was a great morning of camaraderie, appreciation, and tradition—and, of course, you can never go wrong with a bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich (or a sausage, egg, and cheese) to start […]
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As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we honor the courage, sacrifice, and vision of those who declared our nation’s independence in 1776. For two and a half centuries, generations of Americans have worked to protect the freedoms and opportunities that continue to define our country. This milestone is a time to reflect on our shared […]
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Read More How to stay safe as the heat wave brings extreme temperatures to our beaches
In response to this week’s dangerous heat wave, the County Executive has announced extended operating hours at all Suffolk County beaches. From Wednesday through Sunday, county beaches will now be open from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., giving residents and visitors an additional hour and a half to enjoy the shoreline while providing more opportunities […]
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A dangerous heat dome is expected to bring several days of extreme heat and humidity to Long Island. A heat dome happens when a strong area of high pressure traps hot air close to the ground, causing temperatures to climb well into the 90s. With the humidity, it may feel like it is over 100 […]
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Dolphins are commonly observed right from the sand or while swimming at Suffolk County Beaches… And no we are not talking about traveling to The Jersey Shore, Southern California, Hawaii or The Gulf Coast. Yes, dolphins regularly visit our beaches. They often swim surprisingly close to the shoreline (sometimes just beyond the breaking waves) to […]
Read More A Pod of Dolphins visits Cupsogue Beach
After a couple of weekends of cloudy skies, rain, and cooler temperatures, Long Island finally enjoyed its first truly sunny and hot weekend of the year. Beaches, were filled with families and friends taking advantage of the beautiful weather. The warm temperatures and bright sunshine provided a welcome reminder that summer has officially, we hope, […]
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State and County officials issued an air quality advisory for Thursday and Friday because high temperatures are causing ozone levels to rise. Ground-level ozone, a harmful form of air pollution, is created when heat reacts with pollutants from vehicle exhaust and other emissions. Suffolk County Health Commissioner Dr. Gregson Pigott advised residents, especially children, older […]
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The following restrictions are in place for Smith Point and Cupsogue Outer Beaches: Cupsogue: 4wd access on Dune Road to the inlet will be closed from west of the metal gate at the Cut H turnaround effective today, 6/10/2026 until further notice. Public access to the beach and inlet for fishing are still available on […]
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Looking ahead to 2026… Join the Suffolk County Parks lifeguards for their Junior Lifeguard Program! This is a fun opportunity for children aged 6-15 to learn from professional lifeguards. This skills-based program helps to introduce and expand knowledge of the ocean and the coastal environment to our younger swimmers. The program will run on Sundays, July 12th, July […]
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