Smith Point Lifeguards, Ocean and Still water informational sessions announced
Kyle Messina, Newsday All-Long Island football first team 2023
ALL – Kyle Messina, Sayville, 6-0, 185, Jr. Messina was one of the top two-way players on Long Island. He rushed for 1,527 yards and 23 touchdowns. He also had 68 tackles, 39 solos, six interceptions, five tackles for a loss, and a sack. Congratulations Kyle Source: www.newsday.com
Read More Kyle Messina, Newsday All-Long Island football first team 2023Corey Birsner 2023
Congratulations Corey on an incredible 11 years of dedicated service as a Smith Point Lifeguard! Your journey is nothing short of inspiring. Your dedication, passion, and unwavering commitment to the safety of beachgoers have made you an invaluable asset to the Smith Point community. Corey’s recent certification as a National EMT is a testament to […]
Read More Corey Birsner 20232023 Summer Season is over
And we are off… and just like that the 2023 Summer Season is over. Please be safe, be smart and remember … always swim near a lifeguard! Beach Safety Tips1.Swim only in guarded area.2.Do not dive into shallow water.3.No ball playing or Frisbees on shore line.4.Never swim alone.5.Children should always swim with adult supervision.6.Check with […]
Read More 2023 Summer Season is overHurricane Lee
Lee remains a large and powerful Hurricane… Hazardous surf and rip current conditions expected at beaches across the Western Atlantic all week, including Smith Point. Update: As of September 15, 2023, Hurricane Lee is a notable weather event in the Atlantic Ocean. Lee is currently a Category 3 hurricane, with sustained winds reaching up to […]
Read More Hurricane LeeWhat is a ‘rip current’?
A rip current is a specific type of water current that can occur near beaches where waves break. A rip is a strong, localized, and narrow current of water that moves directly away from the shore by cutting through the lines of breaking waves, like a river flowing out to sea. (wiki) When you get […]
Read More What is a ‘rip current’?The 22nd annual Smith Point Bridge 5K Run for Literacy
The 22nd annual Smith Point Bridge 5K Run for Literacy will take place on Saturday, September 9th, 2023. The magnificent backdrop of the beautiful Atlantic Ocean and white sand beaches make this race a landmark event on the Long Island racing calendar. Proceeds help support the Community Library’s Family Literacy Project, the William Floyd High […]
Read More The 22nd annual Smith Point Bridge 5K Run for LiteracyTim Delaney, nearly 50-year lifeguard at Smith Point County Park, has staircase to beach named in his honor
By Robert Brodsky robert.brodsky@newsday.com@BrodskyRobert Updated August 31, 2023 3:49 pm For nearly 50 years, Tim Delaney has manned his perch in the lifeguard chair at Smith Point County Park, diligently watching that swimmers remained safe in Suffolk County waters. On Thursday, Suffolk officials honored Delaney as the staircase leading to Smith Point’s beach was renamed for him. “The lifeguards […]
Read More Tim Delaney, nearly 50-year lifeguard at Smith Point County Park, has staircase to beach named in his honor2023 Summer Season extended
On Thursday, August 31st, 2023 Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone announced that Smith Point beach will remained open for two more weekends. The dates and hours of operations will be 9/9/23, 9/10/23, 9/16/23 and 9/17/23 from 10 AM – 5:30 PM.
Read More 2023 Summer Season extendedIdalia, Category 4 Hurricane
Hurricane Idalia continued to bring heavy winds and rains to Florida and posed a risk of sending storm surge ashore. Idalia made landfall in western Florida as a Category 3 hurricane, officials said.
Read More Idalia, Category 4 Hurricane