County Executive announced extended hours for all County Beaches

In response to this week’s dangerous heat wave, the County Executive has announced extended operating hours at all Suffolk County beaches. From Wednesday through Sunday, county beaches will now be open from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., giving residents and visitors an additional hour and a half to enjoy the shoreline while providing more opportunities […]

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June 30, 2026
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A heat dome is headed for L.I. this week

A dangerous heat dome is expected to bring several days of extreme heat and humidity to Long Island. A heat dome happens when a strong area of high pressure traps hot air close to the ground, causing temperatures to climb well into the 90s. With the humidity, it may feel like it is over 100 […]

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June 29, 2026
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A Pod of Dolphins visits Cupsogue Beach

Dolphins are commonly observed right from the sand or while swimming at Suffolk County Beaches… And no we are not talking about traveling to The Jersey Shore, Southern California, Hawaii or The Gulf Coast. Yes, dolphins regularly visit our beaches. They often swim surprisingly close to the shoreline (sometimes just beyond the breaking waves) to […]

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June 20, 2026
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Finally, a nice and sunny weekend

After a couple of weekends of cloudy skies, rain, and cooler temperatures, Long Island finally enjoyed its first truly sunny and hot weekend of the year. Beaches, were filled with families and friends taking advantage of the beautiful weather. The warm temperatures and bright sunshine provided a welcome reminder that summer has officially, we hope, […]

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June 14, 2026
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First June Heat Wave is here

State and County officials issued an air quality advisory for Thursday and Friday because high temperatures are causing ozone levels to rise. Ground-level ozone, a harmful form of air pollution, is created when heat reacts with pollutants from vehicle exhaust and other emissions. Suffolk County Health Commissioner Dr. Gregson Pigott advised residents, especially children, older […]

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June 11, 2026
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Smith Point and Cupsogue Outer Beaches

The following restrictions are in place for Smith Point and Cupsogue Outer Beaches: Cupsogue: 4wd access on Dune Road to the inlet will be closed from west of the metal gate at the Cut H turnaround effective today, 6/10/2026 until further notice. Public access to the beach and inlet for fishing are still available on […]

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June 10, 2026
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Junior Lifeguards 2026

Looking ahead to 2026… Join the Suffolk County Parks lifeguards for their Junior Lifeguard Program! This is a fun opportunity for children aged 6-15 to learn from professional lifeguards. This skills-based program helps to introduce and expand knowledge of the ocean and the coastal environment to our younger swimmers.  The program will run on Sundays, July 12th, July […]

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June 3, 2026
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Cupsogue pavilion is back!

After more than 10 years, Cupsogue Beach County Park is getting its pavilion back. The original pavilion was destroyed by a fire in 2014, leaving visitors with temporary buildings and food trucks for over a decade. The new pavilion will officially open in June and includes upgraded restrooms, food service areas and staff offices. A […]

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June 2, 2026
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A meteor creates sonic boom …

Did you hear that a meteor exploded off the coast of Massachusetts on May 30, creating a loud boom that was heard across parts of the region? NASA said the explosion released energy equivalent to about 300 tons of TNT. It was reported that the sound traveled as far as Long Island, NY. The meteor […]

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June 1, 2026
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Memorial Day Weekend 2026

What is the meaning of our Memorial Day Weekend? Memorial Day Weekend is a U.S. federal holiday observed on the last Monday in May to honor and mourn military personnel who died while serving in the Armed Forces. Originally known as Decoration Day, it has evolved into a three-day weekend that also marks the unofficial […]

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May 23, 2026
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