Memorial Day is a federal holiday observed annually in the United States on the last Monday of May.[1] Memorial Day is a day of remembering the men and women who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces.[2] Formerly known as Decoration Day, it originated after the American Civil Warto commemorate the fallen Union soldiers of the Civil […]
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“Irene” – 8/28/2011, Category 1, Hurricane Originally published: August 28, 2011 6:59 AM Updated: August 28, 2011 7:38 AM By BY WILLIAM MURPHY and JENNIFER SMITH Tens of thousands were without power, trees toppled and streets flooded as Hurricane Irene barreled up the coast overnight and began lashing Long Island. The worst was yet to […]
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This time of the year, the Long Island beaches are packed with working on their tan. So what does it take to keep the swimmers safe? Sean Bergin goes on the job with lifeguards at Smith Point County Parks. They are considered by many to be the best lifeguards in the Country. With five of […]
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1.5.CUPSOGUE BEACH Why it’s great for kids : Because mom and dad will be interested, too. When it just has to be the Hamptons, this is a great choice. The miles-long drive from the bridge to the tip of Westhampton offers magnificent views of jaw-droppingly opulent this-must-be-the-Hamptons housing (come on a weekday, or you and the kids […]
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Smith Point Lifeguards visit Guardian Angels of the 106th Rescue Wing. Mission: Pararescueman (PJ) are the recovery experts in the USAF’s Guardian Angel (GA) Weapon System. The mission of a PJ is to save lives and aid the injured. PJs are USAF operatives tasked to rescue, recover, and medically treat personnel in humanitarian and combat […]
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I wanted to thank everyone who came out last night to the alumni party. It was great to see and catch up with all of you. We had 50 guards attend and raised over $1200 for the guys! Great job my fellow green men! Be sure to follow the page here for tournament updates and […]
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For Smith Point lifeguards, rough seas make good practice Published: August 22, 2009 10:30 PM By ANDREW STRICKLER andrew.strickler@newsday.com Taking advantage of closed public access and high surf, lifeguards at Smith Point County Park Saturday practiced ocean rescue techniques that have been put to the test this summer, when hundreds there have been caught […]
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Family Honor on Smith Point Published: June 28, 2007, 2:43 PM By MARIA NEWMAN Jim Dooley’s father was a lifeguard. His father’s uncle was a lifeguard, too. Now Mr. Dooley himself is chief of the Smith Point lifeguard crew in Long Island. Smith Point is the easternmost point of Fire Island, attached to the mainland by […]
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Published: August 25, 2005 8:00 PM By EMILY WONG. STAFF WRITER The lifeguards at Smith Point are tops in the country, winning their first national title, and one team member is joining the U.S. team that will be competing next year in the World Lifesaving Championships in Australia. The Smith Point team took first place […]
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Lifeguards get a turn to romp at the shore Published: July 25, 2005 8:00 PM By CHRISTINE ARMARIO. STAFF WRITER John Dunne is a pool lifeguard, not a beach one. But the East Hampton team was short a competitor, so he was just going to have to do. Dunne, 21, steadied himself on the sand. […]
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