Winter solstice 12/21/2020, marks the shortest day of year in the Northern hemisphere and the official start of winter. The solstice usually — but not always — takes place on December 21. The time it takes for the sun to reappear in the same spot as seen from Earth. It doesn’t exactly match up to […]
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Despite many events canceled due to the COVID19 pandemic, there’s good news in Shirley: The Smith Point Light Show will go on this December. Tickets are available; pricing is as follows: Special pre-sale price of $20/car from October 5 through November 30; $22/car for online purchases beginning December 1, and $25/car at the show’s entrance. […]
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Photo Source: Chris DeLuca CORTLAND, N.Y. – The State University of New York Athletic Conference (SUNYAC) announces its Men’s Lacrosse Athlete of the Decade, Coach of the Decade and All-Decade Team as nominated and voted on by the institution’s sports information directors. To be eligible for the All-Decade Team, athletes must have competed in the SUNYAC […]
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2020 has been though and difficult thus far… but we can’t lose sight of what is important. From all of us here to all of you at home… Happy Thanksgiving to you, your friends and your families.
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Veterans Day (originally known as Armistice Day) is a federal holiday in the United States observed annually on November 11, for honoring military veterans, that is, persons who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces.
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On Sunday morning, according to preliminary information from the US Geological Survey, a 4.0 magnitude earthquake struck near Bliss Corner, Massachusetts. The quake was felt more than 100 miles away, in Connecticut, New Hampshire and Smith Point Park, New York, on Long Island, some eyewitnesses reported.
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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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Michael Hartman is a William Floyd alumni. He was a league 1 champion wrestler at 140lbs. He grew up going to Smith Point and started lifeguarding in 2010. He graduated from St. Josephs College with a degree in Biology. He then joined the New York Air National guard after being inspired by a fellow lifeguard to […]
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Even now, during the COVID19, parking isn’t too difficult at Smith Point Beach. Before the parking lot was constructed, beach-goers would park along the roundabout at Smith Point, or Shirley Ocean Beach as it was known back then. [Photo courtesy Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library] Also, please maintain personal and social distancing… Wear a mask in community […]
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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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