‘There’s always a potential for risk’: State parks police ramp up shark patrols after 5 suspected bites since Monday

Jul 06, 2023, 5:42am Updated 13h ago By: Virginia Huie Multiple agencies on Long Island detailed their plans Thursday to keep swimmers safe following five suspected shark bites this week. Beachgoers can expect to see patrols on jet skis, paddles boards, helicopters and drones on the lookout for dangerous marine line. Suffolk County officials announced a plan to […]

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July 6, 2023
Posted in Beach Safety, News

2023, Happy 4th of July!

Independence Day, known colloquially as the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday in the United States which commemorates the ratification of the Declaration of Independence by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, establishing the United States of America. (Wiki)

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July 4, 2023
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Air Quality Health Advisory Issued for Long Island, New York City Metro, and Western New York

In Effect for Friday, June 9, 2023 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos and State Department of Health (DOH) Commissioner Dr. James McDonald issued an Air Quality Health Advisory for the Long Island, New York City Metro, and Western New York regions for Friday, June 9, 2023. The pollutant of concern […]

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June 8, 2023
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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
Posted in Beach Safety, News

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
Posted in Alumni, News

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
Posted in Alumni, News

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
Posted in Beach Safety, News

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
Posted in Beach Safety, News

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
Posted in Alumni, News