Proposed Bridge Rendering, view southwest The Suffolk County Department of Public Works (SCDPW) is undertaking a project to replace the existing Smith PointBridge over Narrow Bay carrying the William Floyd Parkway (C.R. 46), in the Town of Brookhaven. This project is abeing funded in part with money from the Federal Highway Administration. Since the public […]
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During the second weekend of the Smith Point Junior Lifeguard program, the goal is to educate our Suffolk County Patrons and youth about ocean safety. Through ocean training, interaction and exploration, the Smith Point Junior Lifeguards gain: development of confidence, mental and physical fitness and respect for one another and the coastal environment. Sign in, […]
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The Smith Point Junior Lifeguard program’s goal is to educate our Suffolk County Patrons and youth about ocean safety. Through ocean training, interaction and exploration, the Smith Point Junior Lifeguards gain: development of confidence, mental and physical fitness and respect for one another and the coastal environment. Sign in, waiver, 8:45 AM 400 meter beach […]
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Jul 06, 2023, 5:42am Updated 13h ago By: Virginia Huie Multiple agencies on Long Island detailed their plans Thursday to keep swimmers safe following five suspected shark bites this week. Beachgoers can expect to see patrols on jet skis, paddles boards, helicopters and drones on the lookout for dangerous marine line. Suffolk County officials announced a plan to […]
Read More ‘There’s always a potential for risk’: State parks police ramp up shark patrols after 5 suspected bites since Monday
Smith Point Junior lifeguard program is crucial for fostering a culture of water safety and instilling essential skills in young individuals. Our program will play a vital role in teaching children and teenagers the fundamentals of lifeguarding, including swimming techniques, rescue procedures, and first aid knowledge. By participating in our program, young individuals develop confidence, […]
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Independence Day, known colloquially as the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday in the United States which commemorates the ratification of the Declaration of Independence by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, establishing the United States of America. (Wiki)
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The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has issued an Air Quality Health Advisory for the following counties: New York, Bronx, Kings, Queens, Richmond, Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester, Rockland, Orange and Putnam. until midnight EDT tonight. Air quality levels in outdoor air are predicted to be greater than an Air Quality Index value of 100 […]
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According to the American Academy of Dermotology Association, your skin can burn if it gets too much sun without proper protection from sunscreen and clothes. To help heal and soothe stinging skin, it is important to begin treating sunburn as soon as you notice it. Follow these dermatologists’ tips to help relieve the discomfort. Once […]
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In Effect for Friday, June 9, 2023 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos and State Department of Health (DOH) Commissioner Dr. James McDonald issued an Air Quality Health Advisory for the Long Island, New York City Metro, and Western New York regions for Friday, June 9, 2023. The pollutant of concern […]
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If you were able to go to the beach this past Memorial Day Weekend, you weren’t disappointed. It was one of the nicest starts we had in over a decade! Please remember that lifeguards are on duty from 10 AM – 5:30 PM, each day. And remember … always swim near a lifeguard.
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