And we are back…

If you were able to go to the beach this past Memorial Day Weekend, you weren’t disappointed. It was one of the nicest starts we had in over a decade! Please remember that lifeguards are on duty from 10 AM – 5:30 PM, each day. And remember … always swim near a lifeguard.

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May 29, 2023

Our First Ever Contract Approved!

It’s always a cause for celebration when a contract is ratified and approved. Just before noon on Tuesday 5/23/23, the Suffolk County Legislature approved our SPLA Collective Bargaining Agreement. It indicates that both parties, the County and the SPLA, have agreed to the terms and conditions outlined in the CBA. Having a ratified and approved […]

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May 23, 2023

James Daly, Class of 2014 recognized.

The Third Precinct Police Officer James Daly, class of 2014, received The Crime Fighter of the month award. Officer Daly made multiple arrests in the month of January, including for sex abuse and another for robbery. Additionally, Daly ran into a burning home and rescued a man – saving his life! Congratulations James, Smith Point […]

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March 5, 2023

Where and How to Recycle or Dispose of Christmas Trees on Long Island in January 2023?

In many urban and suburban areas, Christmas trees are collected from curbside during the first 2 weeks in January. Be sure to remove all lights, wire, tinsel, ornaments, nails, stands, other NON-Organic decorative materials and other materials that are not part of the original tree. This includes tree stands also. What happens to the trees? In most […]

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January 2, 2023

Fire Island Breach on 12/26/22

The New Inlet (~1.8 miles west of Smith Point) in Bellport Bay reopened during the Christmas weekend storm – this footage was taken on Monday, December 26th 2022. Great South Bay on the south Shore of Long Island Footage taken with an Autel EVO 2 Pro

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December 27, 2022

Happy Holidays to ALL.

From all of us here to all of you out there… Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and Kwanza! Enjoy your time with your family and friends and may the fiscal 2023 be a happy and a healthy one!

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December 23, 2022

The Suffolk County Girl Scouts Holiday Light Show and Enchanted Forest kicks off this Saturday

Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff SMITH POINT, NY — The Suffolk County Girl Scouts Holiday Light Show and Enchanted Forest kicks off this Saturday at Smith Point and Southaven county parks in Shirley. The show will run until Dec. 30. The 19th annual light show, which draws thousands of visitors each year, is a drive-through […]

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November 25, 2022

Happy Thanksgiving to ALL

From our Families to yours… This year at YOUR Thanksgiving dinner, let’s take a moment to pause and share the things for which we are grateful and thankful for… and remember, always swim near a lifeguard.

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November 23, 2022

Ian, Cat 4 Hurricane

Hurricane Ian Advisory Number 25NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL092022 500 PM EDT Wed Sep 28 2022 …IAN BATTERING THE FLORIDA PENINSULA WITH CATASTROPHIC STORM SURGE, WINDS, AND FLOODING……NEW WATCHES AND WARNINGS ISSUED FOR NORTH AND SOUTH CAROLINA… LOCATION…26.9N 82.0WABOUT 5 MI…10 KM E OF PUNTA GORDA FLORIDAABOUT 120 MI…190 KM SSW OF ORLANDO […]

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September 28, 2022