Suffolk Parks Commissioner Philip A. Berdolt congratulated Smith Point Lifeguards

Suffolk Parks Commissioner Philip A. Berdolt congratulated Bob Kolar, chief lifeguard, and his team at Smith Point for their outstanding performance during the long Fourth of July weekend. Patron Jessica Roethel wrote, “I observed today’s lifeguard team for about 6 hours, as I watched my kids play. The job that the guards do is absolutely […]

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July 5, 2017
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FREE SMITH POINT SHUTTLE SERVICE

FREE SMITH POINT SHUTTLE SERVICE?Suffolk County Parks will provide free shuttle transportation between Smith Point campsites and the beach pavilion, starting in the third week of June. The bus, a surplus vehicle donated by the Department of Public Works, was unveiled Wednesday by Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone and Parks Commissioner Philip A. Berdolt and […]

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May 30, 2017
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Get it straight: The difference between Memorial Day and Veterans Day

By Lisa Respers France, CNN Updated 6:41 AM ET, Sun May 28, 2017 (CNN)We are here to make sure you don’t embarrass yourself. Inevitably, someone says something demonstrating confusion over the difference between Memorial Day and Veterans Day. Allow us to explain it to you. Memorial Day: Celebrated the last Monday in May, Memorial Day […]

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May 29, 2017
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Washed-up military flare detonated at Smith Point County Park

Updated May 28, 2017 8:44 PM By Ted Phillips and Lisa Irizarry  ted.phillips@newsday.com, lisa.irizarry@newsday.com When four friends arrived at Smith Point County Park in Shirley early Sunday, they didn’t imagine something floating in the water would add a bang to their Memorial Day weekend. Michelle Liberti, 23, of Medford, said at first, it looked like […]

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May 28, 2017
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106th Rescue Wing recognized by the President Borut Pahor of Slovenia

106th Rescue Wing… Major Sean Boughal, Major Marty Viera and Senior Airman Mike Hartman and their guys deserve the label “Hero”, and, with this recognition for their courageous acts, they’ve earned it. Well done, Marty, Sean, Mike and crew! Members of the New York Air National Guard’s 106th Rescue Wing get presidential recognition from Slovenia […]

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May 21, 2017
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Tamar Carrier Ship Explosion Off Cape Cod: 2 Dead, 2 Rescued

106th Rescue Wing… Major Sean Boughal, Major Marty Viera and Senior Airman Mike Hartman. Tamar Carrier Ship Explosion Off Cape Cod: 2 Dead, 2 Rescued There was a deadly explosion aboard the Tamar Monday as the ship traveled to Portugal; Boston Coast Guard officials coordinated a rescue. By Jason Claffey (Patch Staff) – April 26, […]

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April 27, 2017
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OLD INLET BREACH FLYOVER 2017-04-09

Dr. Charles Flagg took another flight over the Breach at Old Inlet on Fire Island on April 9, 2017.  The flyover mosaic is available below.  Dr. Flagg provided the following report: Sunday April 9th was a clear and low wind day and perfect for another aerial photo run to the breach. The flight took place […]

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April 12, 2017
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2017 Training Course begins on 3/11/17

Attention 2017 Smith Point Lifeguard Candidates. The 2017 training course will start at Suffolk County Community College (Brentwood Campus) Please note that starting times for each week are different. Saturday, 3/11/17, from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Saturday 3/25/17, 4:00 – 7:00 PM Saturday 4/1/17 4:00 – 7:00 PM Saturday 4/22/17, 1:00 – 4:00 PM […]

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February 14, 2017
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Smith Point Beach Holiday Light Show

Thank You for Supporting Girl Scouts… When you visit the Holiday Light Show, you are helping families in your community. Girl Scouts’ unique programs and services are offered to all children in a myriad of ways:  traditional avenues, such as troops, partnerships with school districts in STEM and Arts education, learning opportunities with other agencies, and […]

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December 26, 2016
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