2019 Junior Lifeguard Program Dates announced

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. Each Saturday, (7/13/19, 7/20/19 and 7/27/19) the training […]

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June 18, 2019

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Dead whale washes ashore in Westhampton, conservation group says

By Deon J. Hampton deon.hampton@newsday.com @deonjhampton Updated May 5, 2019 6:39 PM A humpback whale washed ashore and was found dead at the oceanside beach of Cupsogue Beach County Park in Westhampton early Sunday. A team from the Atlantic Marine Conservation Society arrived around 12:15 p.m. for an assessment, society officials said. A biologist is expected to […]

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May 6, 2019

Good Samaritan and Suffolk County Unveil Free Sunscreen Dispensers at County Golf Courses

In conjunction with Suffolk County Legislator Susan A. Berland (D-Dix Hills), Catholic Health Services has assisted in establishing a free sunscreen dispenser program at all four Suffolk County golf courses, including Bergen Point Golf Course in West Babylon, West Sayville Golf Course in West Sayville, Timber Point Golf Course in Great River and Indian Island […]

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April 25, 2019

The #1 source of plastic trash in our oceans? Cigarette butts.

Ocean Conservancy has collected more than 60 million butts since the ’80s. DEREK BERES19 September, 2018 Cigarette butts outnumber plastic bottles and grocery bags. The toxins from the butts are eaten by fish, which end up back inside of our bodies. Stricter legislation is the only way to solve this problem. Tossing a cigarette butt […]

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April 24, 2019

Buoy #5, secured.

Raven Taylor and Jon Dignon had to rescue the #5 buoy this morning. Both men tied it up and notified the Coast Guard. If you are a boater, you can appreciate the effort. Additionally, it is a safety hazard when a buoy this size is “rolling” around in the Shore! Thank you for calling the […]

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April 21, 2019

“Earthquake” Strikes South of Long Island

Publication: The Southampton PressBy Valerie Gordon  Apr 9, 2019 4:15 PM A magnitude 3.0 earthquake was reported approximately 33 miles southeast of Southampton on Tuesday morning. The tremor was recorded at 7:22 a.m., according to a preliminary report from the United States Geological Survey. The quake’s epicenter—or point of origin— was roughly 41 miles southeast […]

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April 9, 2019

Old Inlet Breach

Ever since the Hurricane Sandy, the Old Inlet Breach has been changing each season. It could look completely different within 24 hours! Here is an update and several pictures along with a video… Breach is about 60 yards wide at its lowest point Photos: E. Noll

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February 16, 2019

Smith Point Lifeguard training course dates announced

Our 2019 Smith Point Lifeguard training course starts on Saturday 3/16/2019 from 1pm-4pm at Suffolk Community College in Brentwood. Please arrive 15 minutes early to process your paperwork. Candidates will need to bring : ID with their date of birth on it plus swimming and running attire. There will be no fee for this course. […]

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February 10, 2019

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Mariusz Borkowski named the 2018 NYS AHPERD Suffolk Zone, Secondary Physical Education Teacher of the Year.

January 17th, 2019. From L to R, Toni Borkowski, Mariusz Borkowski and Mr. and Mrs. Borkowski (West Sayville Country Club) The Teacher of the Year Award honors individuals for excellence in teaching and overall performance in the disciplines of physical education at the elementary, middle, and secondary levels, adapted physical education, health education at the […]

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January 22, 2019

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