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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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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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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Message from Commissioner of Parks Mr. Philip A. Berdolt Suffolk County Parks season 2017 highlight letter now available on the parks website
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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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A message from the Suffolk County Executive Steven Bellone “Join me in congratulating Suffolk County’s own Smith Point Ocean Rescue Team on their impressive victory at the 2016 Long Island Lifeguard Championship this week! This year’s competition featured top lifeguard teams from all over the Island who made their communities proud in this remarkable display of teamwork and athleticism. […]
Read More A message from the Suffolk County Executive Steven BelloneThe following was an editorial that S.P. Alumni, Rob McDonough, wrote to Newsday in July of 1996. A Memory of Grief As a Suffolk County Lifeguard working at Smith Point Park for 5 summers, I attended the memorial ceremony held there last Monday for the families and friends of the TWA Flight 800 victims. Although, […]
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This is going to be our 7th Annual Smith Point Alumni Party. Last year it was great to see and catch up with everyone. We had 30+ former and current lifeguards present! We hope to see all of you there. If you have any questions please call Mike Blum.
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Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone Recognizes Smith Point Lifeguards Garrett Thibodeau and Sandi Woodhead for their participation in the 2015 World Life-Saving Championships. These two lifeguards were two of just 16 individuals who were chosen to represent the United States last year in Australia. Press conference is forthcoming…
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A rendering of the updated proposed Smith Point Bridge on May 18, 2016. Photo Credit: Suffolk County Public Works The aging Smith Point bridge, which has carried millions of beachgoers to Suffolk County’s largest oceanfront park since opening in 1959, will be replaced with a far taller $60 million crossing that eliminates the drawbridge that […]
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