The 2020 Summer Olympics, officially the Games of the XXXII Olympiad and also known as Tokyo 2020, is an upcoming international multi-sport event scheduled to be held from 23 July to 8 August 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. Host city Tokyo, Japan Motto United by Emotion[a] Nations 206 (expected) Athletes 11,238+ (expected) Events 339 in 33 sports (50 […]
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Picture credit: N. PikulikEach year (7/7/2021) lifeguards who patrol the beaches throughout our region come together to compete in the USLA Mid-Atlantic Regional Championships. Due to COVID19, last year’s competition was postponed. The purpose of such an event is to showcase the skills and knowledge it takes to be a lifeguard. The day is filled […]
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Approximately, right after 9 AM a patron while driving to the beach, suffered a medical emergency. Smith Point Lifeguards and EMT 9 crew responded to the situation. Victim was taken to the local hospital.
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First … Remember… Always swim near a lifeguard! Independence Day (colloquially the Fourth of July or July 4) is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the Declaration of Independence of the United States, on July 4, 1776. The Continental Congress declared that the thirteen American colonies were no longer subject (and subordinate) to the monarch of Britain, King George III, and were now united, free, and independent states.[1] The […]
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Project developer Equinor plans to construct up to 174 wind turbines off the Long Island coast by 2027. Credit: Equinor A couple of days ago, Equinar released a simulation video of what an offshore wind farm will look like from Jones Beach, (approximately 40 miles west from Smith Point Beach) showing the turbines visible at […]
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AS IF we didn’t love free events! Suffolk County Parks is continuing its FREE drive-in movie event for Summer 2021! Join Suffolk County’s Parks Department at Smith Point County Park every Wednesday & Thursday for movies like Clueless, The Goonies, and The Neverending Story. Parking opens at 7pm and closes promptly at 8:10pm! Source: www.facebook.com
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In the United States, Flag Day is celebrated on June 14. It commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States on June 14, 1777, by resolution of the Second Continental Congress.[1] The Flag Resolution, passed on June 14, 1777, stated: “Resolved, That the flag of the thirteen United States be thirteen stripes, alternate red and white; that the union be thirteen stars, […]
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The Smith Point Lifeguard Association negotiated a one-year deal with Suffolk County Administration to raise average hourly pay. Our union represents approximately over 100 lifeguards at all three Suffolk County beaches; Smith Point, Cupsogue and Meschutt. We are happy to announce that this deal will put our lifeguard compensation more on par with that of […]
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