Blue Angels and Thunderbirds fly over NYC and Long Island

A formation of six F-16C/D Fighting Falcons and six F-18C/D Hornet jet aircrafts will fly south along the Hudson River and over parts of New Jersey before turning east toward Manhattan and Brooklyn, according to a flight path released Monday.  The jets will cross over Queens at about 12:20 p.m., travel through central Nassau, before heading into Suffolk over Bay Shore at […]

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April 27, 2020
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Update on Coronavirus 19

Suffolk Residents can now text COVIDSUFFOLK to 67283 to receive latest developments and health guidance. A drive-thru testing site is now available at the Theodore Roosevelt Nature Center Parking lot at Jones Beach. The site will operate from 8AM to 8PM by APPOINTMENT ONLY. First call 1-888-364-3065 to schedule an appointment and be pre-screened over the phone. Another drive-thru testing site just opened […]

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March 19, 2020
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Smith Point Lifeguard Training Dates Announced

Our 2020 Smith Point Lifeguard training course for Smith Point, Cupsogue, and Meschutt starts on Saturday 3/14/2020 from 1pm-4pm at Suffolk Community College in Brentwood. Please arrive 15 minutes early to process your paperwork. Candidates will need to bring : ID with their date of birth on it, plus swimming and running attire. There will […]

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February 12, 2020
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Smith Point Park Brightest Drive-Thru Light Show

December 1 – 30(Closed December 24 & 25) Smith Point County ParkWilliam Floyd Pkwy, Shirley, NY Hours of Operation:Monday-Thursday, 5-9PMFriday-Sunday, 5-10PM Holiday Hours:Dec. 16-19, 5-10PMDec. 20-23, 5-11PM Only $20 Per Car $40 per mini bus or RV$70 per coach/school bus or trolley (No cash; Only credit/debit cards accepted. No Refunds.)Questions? Mon.-Fri., 9AM-5PM, Call (631) 543-6622During Show Hours, Call (631) 852-1315 Proceeds […]

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November 30, 2019
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Deceased minke whale found in East Hampton

Atlantic Marine Conservation Society is currently responding to a deceased minke whale in East Hampton. The whale had been reported initially as alive and in poor condition, but the animal died shortly before the team arrived on scene. We are working with East Hampton Town Marine Patrol, NYS Department of Environmental Conservation, and NOAA Fisheries […]

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November 23, 2019
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Humpback whale washes up in Southampton

AMSEAS is currently responding to a deceased humpback whale in Southampton. The 27.5-foot animal is now out of the surf and a necropsy will begin this afternoon. Stay tuned for updates! If you see a deceased, sick, or injured marine animal, immediately call the NYS Stranding Hotline at 631.369.9829 Source: https://www.facebook.com/amseasorg/

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November 14, 2019
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