From left to right: Kevin Konarski, Sean Callahan, Mariusz Borkowski, Jim Dooley, Ron Gross, Eddie Noll, Bob Kolar, Jackie Dominger, Leah Russell and Rich Sinclair) Ronald Gross is the second vice president for New York State United Teachers. Elected to the position in 2020, Gross oversees program services for the union, which addresses a wide […]
Read More Ron Gross, 2nd VP for NYSUT visits Smith Point Lifeguards
WHAT TO KNOW Dan Gilrein, an entomologist and associate agricultural program director at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County, said the insect has been seen around Nassau and western Suffolk counties. As of July 15hth, an established population has been reported as far east as Horseblock Road in Brookhaven. When you see one, what do you […]
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At this moment the SCPD says they cannot confirm if it is a humpback, but the whale is about 30 feet long. The whale was found about a half mile east of the center of Smith Point County Park. Additionally, The Atlantic Marine Conservation Society said it was notified of the discovery by Suffolk County Parks Police and said […]
Read More Dead whale washed up at Smith Point
On Sunday evening, a boat capsized near the Moriches Inlet. Suffolk County Police Department and Local Fire Departments Responded To Capsized Boat Off Cupsogue Beach. No-one was hurt.
Read More A boat capsized near the Moriches Inlet
The Smith Point Triathlon starts at Smith Point County Park, with a fast 500 meter Narrow Bay swim and continues on to a flat and fast 16K bike ride over the Smith Point Bridge to Wertheim National Refuge and back, followed by a scenic 5K run over the bridge ending at the Atlantic Ocean. All […]
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Author: Emily Allen Source: NYSUT Communications Caption: “The work NYSUT is doing to raise awareness shows us that our union family values us as professionals,” said Ryan Clark, president of the New York State Lifeguard Corps and a social studies teacher at Bellmore-Merrick Central High School. “We just need the Legislature to pass the laws so we can […]
Read More Lifeguards push state for first responder status
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Read More Heat advisory remains in effect through Saturday evening
On a Tuesday morning, a young, approximately thirty foot humpback whale swam to visit Smith Point. This great creature was spotted feeding on a school of bunker fish, approximately a half a mile directly South from Smith Point. It was a great site to see and experience.
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In a daring display of clear thinking and swift action, Captain Matt Martins and a lifeguard Brett Doxsee (Who finished The Ironman Triathlon 2 days ago…) sprang into action to rescue a distressed paddle boarder who found himself in a unnerving situation two miles north from Meschutt’s shore. It was a serene summer day, but […]
Read More A paddle boarder saved at Meschutt Beach