Swimming resumes after multiple shark sightings at Smith Point Beach

News 12 Staff Aug 16, 2021, 4:06pmUpdated on: Aug 16, 2021, 5:43pm UPDATE: 4:04 p.m. Swimming is now permitted at Smith Point. Earlier coverage below: Swimming was temporarily off limits at Smith Point Beach Monday after multiple sharks were spotted near the shore, but swimming has since resumed. This most recent sighting follows an incident at […]

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August 16, 2021

Jack Coan named Notre Dame starting quarterback against Florida State

Photo Credit: @NDfootball 1:35 PM ET David M. HaleESPN Staff Writer Wisconsin transfer Jack Coan will be Notre Dame‘s starting quarterback for its season opener against Florida State, the school announced Saturday. Coan beat out freshman Tyler Buchner, a four-star recruit, and sophomore Drew Pyne, who played a handful of snaps for the Irish last season. Coach Brian Kelly said he had […]

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August 15, 2021

Where does Smith Point County Park rank on News 12’s Best Beaches list?

News 12 Staff Aug 13, 2021, 11:02pmUpdated on: Aug 13, 2021, 11:02pm Each week News 12’s Caroline Flynn will be visiting a beach on Long Island – suggested by you as the best! This week, Caroline ranks Smith Point County Park on a scale of one to 10 as far as best beaches go! One of […]

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August 14, 2021

It’s official: July was Earth’s hottest month on record

A collage of typical climate and weather-related events: floods, heatwaves, drought, hurricanes, wildfires and loss of glacial ice. (NOAA)Download Image July 2021 has earned the unenviable distinction as the world’s hottest month ever recorded, according to new global data released today by NOAA’s National Centers for Environmental Information.  “In this case, first place is the worst […]

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August 13, 2021

How to keep our beaches clean?

Who doesn’t like going to the beach? Personally, I don’t know many people that don’t enjoy spending weekends or any weekdays at the beach. Suffolk County beaches provide us with great views, hours of superb entertainment and our families, children, friends and neighbors love it. However, it is painful to see each day pounds of […]

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August 9, 2021

Junior Lifeguards 2021, Weekend 4

Meschutt Beach  During the fourth weekend, 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. 9:45 AM; […]

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August 7, 2021

Junior Lifeguards 2021, Weekend 3

Photo Credit: E. Gorman Meschutt Beach During the third weekend, 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 […]

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July 31, 2021

USLA/NOAA RIP CURRENT SAFETY TOOLKIT

People from throughout the USA and visitors from throughout the world visit surf beaches. A “surf beach” is considered any beach with breaking waves. Anyone who visits a surf beach, whether at the ocean or large bodies of water like the Great Lakes, is exposed to the danger of rip currents. They are the #1 […]

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July 28, 2021

Smith Point Wins 2021 Long Island Lifeguard Championship

Picture credit: N. Pikulik Distance Swim (10AM) Jones Beach 1st, East Hampton 2nd, Long Beach 3rd, Smith Point (Degayev, Varrichio, Horan B) 4th, Town of Islip 5th, Westhampton 6th (Dominger, Fici, Konarski P) 2K Beach Run (10:20 AM) Jones Beach 1st, Smith Point (Spiller A, Wisti, Doxsee) 2nd, Long Beach 3rd, East Hampton 4th, Town […]

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July 26, 2021